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Posted by Dinah on May 31, 2005, at 18:51:04
In reply to Nuts!, posted by Toph on May 31, 2005, at 10:20:33
I'll miss you, but I admire your priorities.
Hope to see you Saturday.
Posted by Toph on May 31, 2005, at 19:20:29
In reply to Re: Nuts! » Toph, posted by Spoc on May 31, 2005, at 11:31:16
Spoc, I appreciate the planning, sounds like you've been there too. Plan A won't work. My brother's thing is at 5:30 probably ending at 8:00, but then I have my brother and sister in town who I see once every year or so. No whisking away to Chi Town in this scenario.
As for Plan B, well, it's too damn devious. My wife already shows signs of having illicit internet lover suspicions and the only way I hook up with everyone is by simply telling the truth. I need 6 hours or so to meet people who know to be of like mind and experience. I would regret it if I missed the opportunity. I'm sure we'll find a compromise.
Posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 8:51:39
In reply to Re: Nuts! » Spoc, posted by Toph on May 31, 2005, at 19:20:29
Bring wife on Saturday. Suspicions allayed.
Posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 9:08:11
In reply to Re: Compromise » Toph, posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 8:51:39
> Bring wife on Saturday. Suspicions allayed.
Good idea, but I thought that had been previously been discouraged Mel.
Posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 13:14:58
In reply to Re: Compromise » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 9:08:11
This, from falls, is really the last comment I can find on the topic:
"So, I guess if family were genuinely interested in understanding our world better it would be OK. But if they are just looking for a social outing, it might not be the best place."
Although it will also be social, of course.
You know her better than we do. How do you think it would work?
Posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 17:08:03
In reply to Re: Compromise » Toph, posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 13:14:58
She's great and it would be fine, but...
There's that part about me having mentioned her a lot here,
There's the garage sale she's having Saturday (I forgot that too),
There's the whole thing about these being MY friends, and
There's the whole problem - What if you guys like her better than you like me?
Posted by TamaraJ on June 1, 2005, at 17:41:30
In reply to Re: Compromise » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 17:08:03
Hi Toph!
Perhaps the compromise could be that she go to Chicago with you, have the opportunity to meet the Babble gang, and then she can do her own thing, like visit a museum she is interested in or do some shopping, if that's what she wants to do after having met your babble friends.
I so wish I could go this year < sigh >. It sounds like it is going to be fun.
> She's great and it would be fine, but...
> There's that part about me having mentioned her a lot here,
> There's the garage sale she's having Saturday (I forgot that too),
> There's the whole thing about these being MY friends, and
> There's the whole problem - What if you guys like her better than you like me?
Posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 18:01:25
In reply to Re: Compromise » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 17:08:03
No way I could like her better than you. I don't relate all that great to the mentally unsick.
Posted by Poet on June 1, 2005, at 18:35:28
In reply to Re: Compromise » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 17:08:03
Hi Toph,
Could you offer to help get ready for the garage sale? Putting on price tags, getting everything in place and helping out for the first hour or two?
Maybe you could still join us Saturday afternoon?
I understand how obligations are. My husband doesn't mind me going to meet my online friends, he cares more about how much I am paying for the hotel room for the night. I assure you I am worth every penny, and even if I'm not I still have a temp job for the next week or two.
Poet
Posted by Poet on June 1, 2005, at 18:37:06
In reply to Re: Ok Then, so so far it's, posted by Dinah on May 30, 2005, at 21:17:32
Posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 18:49:32
In reply to Re: Compromise » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 17:08:03
She might feel better about it knowing she could come if she wanted to.
Posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 19:10:55
In reply to Re: Compromise » Toph, posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 18:49:32
Very astute Mel. She actually doesn't want me around for the sale Poet. If someone asks how much something is, I say, just take it. She makes hundreds of dollars at these things and still deducts a capitol loss on the 1040. That's why she's an administrator and I'm still a social worker. Anyway, thanks for all the encouragement everyone. I'm sure I will be there for some part of this event. How could I miss an opportunity to meet a real elf?
Posted by fallsfall on June 1, 2005, at 20:15:53
In reply to Re: Compromise » Toph, posted by AuntieMel on June 1, 2005, at 13:14:58
My comment on families joining us was intended to spark some conversation about the topic - not to lay down the law. But no one else commented. I don't know if that is because other agreed, or if they felt they didn't have the option of disagreeing or what. But I certainly don't have any more say than anyone else! And, as I said, in the Depression Support group I really did like it when family came to support one of our members.
So... Don't take my opinion as *the* answer!!!!! It is just my opinion.
Posted by Dinah on June 1, 2005, at 21:35:32
In reply to Re: Compromise » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 1, 2005, at 17:08:03
We'd never like her better than you, Toph. You're Toph, who's been here for us all this time. But we might be glad that our Toph has such a lovely wife and helpmate. :)
I think you should suggest she come meet us. If she sees we're not scary, she might feel better.
I have no problem with her coming.
I offered my husband the chance to come, and while he wouldn't have hung out with us, I'm sure, he would have probably said hi.
He couldn't though.
Posted by Toph on June 2, 2005, at 7:19:48
In reply to Re: Compromise » Toph, posted by Dinah on June 1, 2005, at 21:35:32
>...But we might be glad that our Toph has such a lovely wife and helpmate. :)...
>
See, I just know see'd like you guys. But she has the garage sale. Oh, and I was wrong about the loss deduction. But you can donate the stuff that doesn't sell and make a charitible deduction, I'm told.Have a great dinner. Michigan Avenue is fun at night. Be sure to get Bob so loaded he can't do any research on you guys. ; ) I wish I could hear all the stories. Hope to meet you Saturday.
Toph
Posted by Jai Narayan on June 2, 2005, at 8:57:53
In reply to Re: what color shirt?, posted by Dr. Bob on May 31, 2005, at 3:06:41
what size?
I'd love a t-shirt too.
but would have to be XL
jai
how would we pay you for them?
Posted by jay on June 2, 2005, at 18:08:09
In reply to Re: what color shirt?, posted by Jai Narayan on June 2, 2005, at 8:57:53
I posted this on social-babble, but this is a story that should be of deep concern to *all* of the world's citizens for human rights to us with a mental illness.
The post is here:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20050525/msgs/507022.htmlThanks for listening.
Jay
Posted by henrietta on June 2, 2005, at 19:46:09
In reply to Dr. Bob, all, PLEASE read..., posted by jay on June 2, 2005, at 18:08:09
Thank you, Jay, for this reminder of the real world that we have a responsibility to address.
hen
Posted by Poet on June 2, 2005, at 21:02:58
In reply to I think you've got the tally correct. (nm) » Dinah, posted by Poet on June 1, 2005, at 18:37:06
Posted by Spoc on June 3, 2005, at 7:45:43
In reply to See some of you tomorrow, wish all could come (nm), posted by Poet on June 2, 2005, at 21:02:58
... or something like that, if I see anyone I know. ;-) Happy commuting all.
Posted by rainbowbrite on June 3, 2005, at 7:48:18
In reply to Re: Welcome to Chicago, Knitters International!, posted by Spoc on June 3, 2005, at 7:45:43
ill try not to spill the beans ;-)
Posted by fallsfall on June 3, 2005, at 16:02:11
In reply to Re: Welcome to Chicago, Knitters International! » Spoc, posted by rainbowbrite on June 3, 2005, at 7:48:18
I wonder if the posts get online faster when you type them in Chicago.
Babblemail me if you need to contact the crew here in the windy city.
A very excited Falls.
Posted by 10derHeart on June 3, 2005, at 17:00:31
In reply to I'm here. With laptop!, posted by fallsfall on June 3, 2005, at 16:02:11
That's so great!
I am so envious.
I am so happy for you.
I live only a few hours away but couldn't come.
drat the luck.
Say hi to everyone for me, please.
Have a wonderful dinner and everything else, too!
Oh, and keep Dr. Bob on his toes!
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 3, 2005, at 17:31:52
In reply to I'm here. With laptop!, posted by fallsfall on June 3, 2005, at 16:02:11
> I wonder if the posts get online faster when you type them in Chicago.
>
> Babblemail me if you need to contact the crew here in the windy city.
>
> A very excited Falls.I'm very excited for you all. I'm so glad it is actually *happening*.
Lar
Posted by Deneb on June 3, 2005, at 17:49:57
In reply to Re: I'm here. With laptop! » fallsfall, posted by Larry Hoover on June 3, 2005, at 17:31:52
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