Sudokuaholics Anonymous 10

Gail o wonder you are so proud - Hannah's art is very good. Does she intend to follow through with a career in art? Cyn - a great idea. My old favorite comes to mind but I'm not sure of the title - Beatles singing PLaces(?). Son #3 sent a message from Qld. Saw the eclipse and said it was fantastic. They are camping in an old goldmine in the Daintree forest. For someone who is paranoid about spiders I think that it very brave . I'm home in bed after hospital yesterday. Don't want to go through this ever again. Watching episodes of Boardwalk Empire on my iPad and the phone keeps ringing with work questions-Think I might turn it off or pretend the battery is flat. Good wishes to everyone.......

I would have a long song list, starting with Beethoven's 9th symphony (a long story there), through a lot of Queen; All of The Band; a few Crosby, Stills and Nash songs; multiple Boogie woogie songs; some Harry Lauder; several songs on the bagpipes like Scotland The Brave; about half of the Peter, Paul and Mary songs like Puff The Magic Dragon; Alice's Restaurant; and many, many more. The story about Puff The Magic Dragon is that I attended the same high school as Steven Stills (of Crosby, Stills and Nash) in Costa Rica. His favorite song was Puff The Magic Dragon, and he would walk through the school corridors with his guitar between classes playing it every day. It became the unofficial school song and beloved by almost everyone there. Of the schools I attended, that one was by far my favorite, and that song brings back happy memories.

If anybody isn't familiar with The Band, I have one of their songs on my page.... Ophelia.

Think I like your kind of music Heidi. Can you tell us about Beethovens 9 th?

Afternoon all,
Brenda, I'm glad you got to see Celia, even if it was later than you had planned. It's no fun having to fib, even if it was for her own good.

Gail, Hannah's art work is so wonderful! Talent, imagination, skill.. the girl lacks nothing! I hope she is able to find a job later where she can use her amazing talents!

Midge, big hugs! Do you have more trips to the hospital coming up, or are you done for now? Are you having to go for your dialysis?

Heidi, I couldn't remember the Band, but the song was familiar when I listened to it... must be buried along with a tonne of other memories of mine.

My songs would have to start with Buddy Holly (assuming we go in chronological order of influence), followed by Dr Hook (memories of singing along to them with my mother having no idea what they were actually singing about), Am I ever gonna see your face again (memories of school dances and belting out the extra lines - even though at other times I wouldn't even say bum), Moody Blues (a tape I had from hubby to listen to when we were living in different countries, and of course Alie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7kYVjL2lps&feature=related
The promo version of Am I ever gonna see your face again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtJfTsqCYAc
The version at school dances - don't listen if you're easily offended or if really bad quality recording annoys you.

OK, Midge. It was a Sunday afternoon and I was 9 years old. I was an abused child, in all ways, and was miserable. That afternoon I went way out into my grandparent's corn field, just to be alone and think.... mainly about committing suicide. It was that bad. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, I heard some music, being played on church bells. It was the most beautiful thing I'd ever heard, and I just started crying from the sheer joy in it. It helped heal me a bit. I had never heard the song before and searched everywhere to find out what it was. It turned out to be Beethoven's Ode To Joy from the 9th Symphony. I bought a copy as soon as I could, and every time I got really down, I listened to it. I don't think I would have survived my childhood and teen years without it. (I was forbidden to play that record if anybody else was home... only if I was alone. Parents hated classical music.)

Seriously bad language in that second video..

Today: Another 'extra' class. My first class with year 8 who have a very bad reputation, but were okay for me. Probably because the head teacher came in and put them in a seating plan at the beginning of the lesson. She is the one who told me that one of the keys to controlling a class is to be able to act angry without actually getting angry, that second part being essential as when you are angry you act on impulse whereas if you are only acting angry, you know exactly what you are doing.

Unfortunately 2 girls arrived late - they were wandering the school because they figured with a sub they didn't have to be there. A teacher caught them and sent them in - I wouldn't let them sit together and when one refused to move I sent her to the head teacher, who brought her back and sat her on the desk I said she couldn't sit at!!!

Heidi, it is wonderful that you found that music and that it had healing powers for you.

Haha Suzy - I put that song on my list too because my kids would go to dances/discos in their late teens and come home with their friends at all hours, a tad tipsy - shall we say, and sing it all over again!
And my generation thought we were bad singing - 'Running bear (in the raw....)'!!!
But my generation did spawn some great music!!
Heidi - music can soothe the soul and I can't think of a greater piece to do that than 'Ode to Joy'.
Midge - the Beatles tune you are thinking of I think is 'In my Life'. It's on my list too, and on my instructions to be played at my funeral.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKQpRgxyyqo

Afternoon everyone.
Just popping in to say hello.
am not really here, should be putting the Groceries away, and start cooking dinner !!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-11-14/steering-problems-force-toyata-to-recall-27-million-cars/43720 72

Cyn, just saw this. I'm trying to remember how old you said your car was. I hope it doesn't fit into the recall time frame!!!

Thanks Suzy - yep, all Prius models built between 2004-2009. Mine was built in Dec 2005.
We'll get a letter to bring it in - lovely! Sigh!

Bugger!! Actually a shame it wasn't a problem with the battery, you might have got a refund for that!

Hi all...I haven't read anything but TRULY hope all is manageable in all of your lives.

Letting you know that Judy is back in hospital with a different sort of tumor in her brain which is non benign but still causing the blurred vision. Another MRI scheduled Fri to see if recent pain escalation is lymphoma in her spine.
A guess is only a few months. Palliative care stepped in and pain now down to 1-10 which is after hospitalization when it was a 9-10 before.
I had one horrific day but am now calmer, with her now getting pain relief and her not being dependent on my being there all the time when this was impossible and she didn't remember me calling in. She is not happy that I got her into hospital.
Keep Judy in your prayers. I know you will wish her your best wishes.
Thanks for this site enabling me to talk about Judy with people who know of her as my substitute Mum when I needed her. Hehe she is not as placid as her normal self, but it makes me smile that she is fighting, and her anger directed at me is only because she can vent at me and know that I will still be there to tell her off and I will not get offended.
It is, what it is. Thanks Gail.

Nola
We're all with you and Judy in spirit. Imagine us holding your hand and giving you a hug when needed. And come here to vent - this is the most supportive group I have ever known.

Just a quick plea from me - if possible, please direct some good healing thoughts to Col's nephew Matt who, at 33, is having major heart surgery on Friday. Supposedly routine, but they will be stopping and starting his heart - scary stuff.

Nola, thinking of you and Judy ((hugs))
Cyn, even though an op is routine it is still a scary thing to go through. My thoughts are with Col's nephew and the rest of the family.

Yesterday, while I was out, I had a telephone call from the hospital. It was one of the staff asking me if I could go and pick Celia up and take her home. I was flabbergasted, she wasn't able to get herself into bed the evening before. I wasn't available to take her home as I was out for the day with friends. They must have got a taxi to take her home as I later heard from her exDIL that she was home. The lies she must have told to get out must have been massive as they would expect someone to be there to look after her. I am feeling guilty for not being there, but I don't want to be caught up in having to be responsible for her again. She does have family, even though they don't go very often. Am I wrong in thinking they should step up and take responsibility? Before I have done all I could for her, with no thanks, she alienates everyone and I have put up with a lot because I felt sorry for her.

Sorry for the above rant, I am dreading getting in touch with her as I know she will be unpleasant.

Nothing to be sorry for, Brenda. It's not fun when you're expected to take on the responsibilities of others. And not being appreciated for your efforts. You have my utmost sympathies. We all realize what an extraordinary person you are for doing all you have for Celia.

Nola.... what can I say? I'm so glad that Judy is in less pain now. Unfortunately, you're the one in pain, facing the reality of the near future. I wish I could be there in person to hold you and ((( HUG ))) you, and try to give you some comfort.

CynB.... I'm throwing all possible good mojo and vibes Matt's way. All surgery is dangerous, no matter how routine, so he can use all of our good SA thoughts and wishes. 33 is pretty young to be going through this. Matt.

Morning all,
I'm glad I dropped in.

Big hugs to Judy and Nola..

Big hugs to Cyn and her nephew...

Hi all.

Cyn, I was also going to tell Midge that the song was 'In My Life.' It is a beautiful song. Keeping you and Matt in my thoughts.

Heidi, I am familiar with most of the songs you listed. Dylan can play 'Puff The Magic Dragon' on his recorder. I will have to skype you soon and have him play it for you.

Nola, big hugs and good thoughts going out to you and Judy.

Just got word that one of my cousins, Marlane, in California has pancreatic cancer. She is about 70. Her mom is the cousin of mine that died earlier this year.

Cancer

Tami - sorry to hear about Marlane. I was going to say - not a good cancer to have - but none are!! More thoughts heading that way, and hoping something can be done.

Happy 11th Birthday to our Emily today.
She and her Dad have taken the day off and are going to the movies and lunch down at the Gold Coast. I just spoke to her and she told me her teacher said 'That's alright, I always had my birthday off while I was at school'. What a nice man.

Emily. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Emily!!!

IH did it again. He told me that he would definitely be home early evening, and would be here for supper. I prepared a wonderful chicken dinner, and as it was almost finished baking, IH called to tell me that he wasn't coming home tonight after all. Why do I even bother cooking?

Hello All,
Sorry that the news is not good for Judy or you Nola, but am glad that palliative care is available and perhaps she will have a pain-free period as life flows to an end.
Having you continue to have valuable moments where you two engage in regular everyday things, and to have her give voice to her frustrations of all that she is enduring will allow you to rest in peace with yourself, knowing that you have given her that freedom and dignity that she needs and deserves.
You should not have any regrets as the road flows towards its natural completion.May peace be with you both.♥

Tami,Cynthia...sending all helpful vibes and good wishes for your loved ones...Any cancer victim or any one facing surgery need all of the best vibes they can get and I'm glad to send some speeding towards all in need or want.
Brenda, You have been a caring friend to Ceiia, but no one wants to feel used and or unappreciated... I do hope that when Celia and you do talk, you will be able to convey feelings of care, yet let her know that you can no longer be solely responsible for her care since you have your own family that requires your attention.She now must turn to her family for extended help. When you have done all you can, you must not yield to blackmail of feelings.
Hoping things work out as you want them to. Peace.

The music discussion is a good one...the song I fell in love with and would soothe my angst as an 11/12 year old wanting to be grown before my time was The Bluebird of Happiness, by Jan Perice. As a child I also was privileged to exposure to a multitude of great music When ever extended family gathered, we'd engage in a songfest...I would always sing' The Lord's Prayer' and my parents would sing' Indian Love Call,' a song popularized by Jeannette McDonald and Nelson Eddy, in the year of my birth...then we'd move into different types of music...my uncles use to play the piano music backgrounds and we'd hear that and then move into jazz, boogie woogie and R&B...I have meaningful songs from all of those genres but would be hard put to name them now...
My head is now spinning with wonderful memories just writing about the period and music...That and books make me mellow and life is at its smoothest....Thanks for the memories. Peace.♥

I see that I failed to complete where my uncles played piano background music.... for the silent movies that were shown in the theaters and movie houses....that was a lark to hear.
I won't bother to try and correct all of the other errors because I think you all can figure out my meanings, and I'm just too mellow at this point to care..lol.

Morning everyone.

((((Nola )))) and ((((JUdy)))) ♥

Brenda, ((hugs)) for you too, do not feel guilty for not 'being there' with Ceilia... Comes a time when No is NO! Her family needs to step up and take responsibility!!!

Cynthia.. Good Luck wishes to your Nephew as he faces surgery xx

Cynthia..
Happy 11th Birthday to Emily

I need to go outside and get the horse stalls ready for the night. I usually don't keep the horses in at night, but the horse shoer will be here early in the morning, and I don't want to get frustrated trying to catch them then. So tonight, they're gonna stay in.

The horses (and donkey) are in, with fresh hay and water in front of each. Nobody but Challenger is unhappy with the situation. Challenger hates being locked in a stall.

Now I'm gonna take a pain killer and go to bed.

I hope things go well for everybody.

Ciao.