The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

[louielouie2000]

After being a moderator here at the Ledge for nearly a decade, I've decided I'm ready to return to being a "private citizen."

My replacement has agreed to join the moderation team and will be formally announced this weekend. :thumbsup:

[SisterNightroad]

You'll be missed Louie.
However welcome to the dark side Jbrownsjr.

[FuzzyPlum]

louielouie2000 and Jbrownsjr; cheers to both of you.

[vivfox]

After being a moderator here at the Ledge for nearly a decade, I've decided I'm ready to return to being a "private citizen."

My replacement has agreed to join the moderation team and will be formally announced this weekend. :thumbsup:

You were the BEST Mod this forum ever had!!!

[SisterNightroad]

!!!

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[FuzzyPlum]

RBS 6 Nations Rugby 2017
Round 1 of matches

Italy 7, Wales 33
Wales top the table after week 1


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Cymru am byth

[ViscountViktor]

After being a moderator here at the Ledge for nearly a decade, I've decided I'm ready to return to being a "private citizen."

My replacement has agreed to join the moderation team and will be formally announced this weekend. :thumbsup:

Thanks for being a great Mod Louie :woohoo: Very welcoming when I joined.

Wowwww. Just finished watching it. That just blew my mind.

I thought it was awful, but it was a couple of weeks ago now.

Well done on the Rugby. I have Italian heritage, so I was supporting the other side :D

[SisterNightroad]

I've seen the finale of The Good Wife with my mother who is an aficionado of the series, I found it unsatisfying. What was that **** with the apparitions of Will? And the cliffhanger... That series started going down since the death of Will's character.

[ViscountViktor]

Sorry FuzzyPlum!! :D

England come back once again to win... :]

[FuzzyPlum]

Sorry FuzzyPlum!! :D

England come back once again to win... :]

Yup. A great, tight game- thought we had it. Credit to England (gritted teeth)

[ViscountViktor]

Another win for the Welsh Dragons today

[FuzzyPlum]

Another win for the Welsh Dragons today


Phew, about bl**dy time


Wales 22 - Ireland 9

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[ViscountViktor]

And a magnificent win for England against Scotland yesterday. England win the six nations for the second year in a row.

[kathy1]

anyone in here on instagram?

[petep9000]

Today is a very special day for me. On this day, January 6,2009, I decided it was time to stop my crazy way of smoking marijuana 24/7. I smoked pot daily for 30 years.I never had a problem with alcohol but decided to never again have another drink as well. On this day, January 6, 2017, I am drug and alcohol free for 8 years. I remember not even being able to make it through one hour without getting stoned.

Wow, who knew you were stoned all the time when you posted back then.

[vivfox]

Wow, who knew you were stoned all the time when you posted back then.

LOL and I wonder if u notice a difference in me now?

[SisterNightroad]

Apparently Ed Sheeran bought a farmstead near my father's field and sometimes when he's in our vineyard or olive grove he can hear his music playing.
This area is getting pretty popular with celebrities, Colin Firth and his wife bought a house near my town years ago and they've passed the holidays there ever since.

[ViscountViktor]

I can't stand Ed Sheeran. There, I said it.

[SisterNightroad]

I can't stand Ed Sheeran. There, I said it.
Really? Why? I'm no big fan but I think he's OK.

[FuzzyPlum]

I can't stand BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, rugby league, ginger biscuits and cauliflower.
Glad to have got that off my chest.

[SisterNightroad]

I like ginger biscuits and cauliflower.

Since we're on the subject, I can't stand:
- People telling me that I have to go out and socialize more
- Hairdressers
- People that intrude personal space
- People calling me "cute" or other terms of endearment

[ViscountViktor]

I can't stand BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent, rugby league, ginger biscuits and cauliflower.
Glad to have got that off my chest.

Not lovely Sally! :eek: To be honest, all breakfast presenters are sickeningly smug. I like Steph the most.

Really? Why? I'm no big fan but I think he's OK.

I don't like his use of lyrics and I find his subject content too generic. And him pretending to rap. Just not for me.

[SisterNightroad]

I don't like his use of lyrics and I find his subject content too generic. And him pretending to rap. Just not for me.
I agree with you on the rap part, it's like he's pretending he's cooler than he actually is. Also he tends to strain a bit his voice on the high side in my opinion.
However I really liked his song for the soundtrack of The Hobbit.

[FuzzyPlum]

Not lovely Sally! :eek: To be honest, all breakfast presenters are sickeningly smug. I like Steph the most.




I agree, Steph's the best- a good down to Earth lass. :nod:

Though I'm not a fan, I find it hard to dislike Ed Sheeran. In this world of manufactured pop and crappy rap music its refreshing to see someone that can write a song and play an instrument. Yes, his lyrics are bland and generic but he's got an ear for a decent melody. His music is not for me but good on him.

[vivfox]

I never fail to drop a computer speaker when I am rearranging my room. The left speaker that fell is making a hissing noise now. Can this be fixed or do I need to trash it and buy a new set?

[Nathan]

More and more snarky Stevie haters are going on my block list. Lot of Ds on this board.

JTIS.

[SisterNightroad]

I never fail to drop a computer speaker when I am rearranging my room. The left speaker that fell is making a hissing noise now. Can this be fixed or do I need to trash it and buy a new set?
It happened to my sister too, and in her case basically yes, fixing it would be much more expensive and troublesome than rebuying it.

More and more snarky Stevie haters are going on my block list. Lot of Ds on this board.

JTIS.
Well, that's what the Ignore list is for.

[Nathan]

Well, that's what the Ignore list is for.

And I was just sharing, which is what this thread is for.

[vivfox]

More and more snarky Stevie haters are going on my block list. Lot of Ds on this board.
JTIS.

I never block anyone. I like to know who the haterz are.

It happened to my sister too, and in her case basically yes, fixing it would be much more expensive and troublesome than rebuying it.

Thank u for the sound advice. (Pun intended)

[Nathan]

I never block anyone. I like to know who the haterz are

Haters! Yes.

[vivfox]

HELP ME!!! What is the title of the thread in the Rumours section where we say what rare songs we heard on the radio? My memory is shot LOL

[SisterNightroad]

HELP ME!!! What is the title of the thread in the Rumours section where we say what rare songs we heard on the radio? My memory is shot LOL
Wasn't it "unexpected FM"?

[vivfox]

Wasn't it "unexpected FM"?


Yes, that is it!!! Wait til u read what I heard!

[vivfox]

Wasn't it "unexpected FM"?


Yes, that is it!!! Wait til u read what I heard!


Loved your gif response:lol:

[SisterNightroad]

Loved your gif response:lol:
Everybody loves a young Hugh Laurie.

[SisterNightroad]

Today for Mother's Day my sister and I prepared a delicious tex-mex inspired lunch for my mom; since she's on a strict diet we had to find a compromise between taste and lightness, adapting the recipes to her needs. We came up with a sort of light tacos with cheese, spiced vegetables and black beans filling, light vegetarian chili (recipe taken from my sister's work place - a natural vitamin supplements company) and a banana flan with a bit of orange caramel on top.
When it was time to give her the present I entered the room with the box in the right hand while "We Are the Champions" was blasting from my mobile phone in the other hand.
It was a success.

[vivfox]

Today for Mother's Day my sister and I prepared a delicious tex-mex inspired lunch for my mom; since she's on a strict diet we had to find a compromise between taste and lightness, adapting the recipes to her needs. We came up with a sort of light tacos with cheese, spiced vegetables and black beans filling, light vegetarian chili (recipe taken from my sister's work place - a natural vitamin supplements company) and a banana flan with a bit of orange caramel on top.
When it was time to give her the present I entered the room with the box in the right hand while "We Are the Champions" was blasting from my mobile phone in the other hand.
It was a success.

If I ever had a kid I hope the child will be just like you.

[Danielle]

Today for Mother's Day my sister and I prepared a delicious tex-mex inspired lunch for my mom; since she's on a strict diet we had to find a compromise between taste and lightness, adapting the recipes to her needs. We came up with a sort of light tacos with cheese, spiced vegetables and black beans filling, light vegetarian chili (recipe taken from my sister's work place - a natural vitamin supplements company) and a banana flan with a bit of orange caramel on top.
When it was time to give her the present I entered the room with the box in the right hand while "We Are the Champions" was blasting from my mobile phone in the other hand.
It was a success.

That's amazing. :angel:
My mom doesn't celebrate Mother's day, she's all about that "every day is important" thing and really does lives up to that. It's beautiful to witness her displays of love and care for those around her on a daily basis... She's always giving presents, writing cards, and helping people all year 'round. That doesn't mean I don't want to celebrate, you know? I'm still bringing her cake and flowers for coffee late this afternoon whether she wants it or not. :lol:

[SisterNightroad]

That's amazing. :angel:
My mom doesn't celebrate Mother's day, she's all about that "every day is important" thing and really does lives up to that. It's beautiful to witness her displays of love and care for those around her on a daily basis... She's always giving presents, writing cards, and helping people all year 'round. That doesn't mean I don't want to celebrate, you know? I'm still bringing her cake and flowers for coffee late this afternoon whether she wants it or not. :lol:
Well, yes I'm a big mama's girl, my dad was a bit jealous.
My mom too always gives us presents, even if sometimes they're too much ("No mom, I can't eat lasagnas for 3 days straight") and she's always taking care of my ill grandma everyday and even looks after stray cats in the neighborhood, she deserves that we cook for her and give her presents when we can.
The surprise with cake and flowers is an amazing idea, what kind of cake is it?

[vivfox]

Today I am cigarette free for 15 years!!! My method of quitting was cold turkey. I had cravings every day, four times a day for eleven months. I waged a war against my cravings and won.

[Aussie W/Heart]

Today I am cigarette free for 15 years!!! My method of quitting was cold turkey. I had cravings every day, four times a day for eleven months. I waged a war against my cravings and won.

:wavey: Good on you Mark, it takes lots of inner strength to give them suckers up..
Hows your marathon training going ;) are you still pumping the pavement?

[sue]

Today I am cigarette free for 15 years!!! My method of quitting was cold turkey. I had cravings every day, four times a day for eleven months. I waged a war against my cravings and won.



Me too,!!!!! I gave up in August 2002.
I gave up as I was sick to death of queuing at the Supermarket.
I found it easy(ish) except once or twice at a party, when I may have had a red wine or two.
Well done to us both.

[vivfox]

:wavey: Good on you Mark, it takes lots of inner strength to give them suckers up..
Hows your marathon training going ;) are you still pumping the pavement?
Last year I injured my knees from jogging. Then I went to physical therapy to learn exercises to heal them. I rarely did what I was supposed to do so only time healed me but the knees are still weak. Jogging is out. I continued to eat healthy for several months without exercising but then the winter blues got to me and I started eating a lot of the cheat foods again and they quickly add weight. I started walking 3.3 miles every day about a month ago and then decided last week to power walk and that hurt my knees again so now I will just walk at my regular pace, try to eat right and lift weights and I guess it is a wait and see attitude right now.

Me too,!!!!! I gave up in August 2002.
I gave up as I was sick to death of queuing at the Supermarket.
I found it easy(ish) except once or twice at a party, when I may have had a red wine or two.
Well done to us both.

Very glad to hear your story and to share the same anniversary year with you.

[FuzzyPlum]

Just watched the Radiohead headline set at Glastonbury online...
I'm not sure I have adequate words to describe what I just saw... that was the most amazing concert I've ever seen. WOW!!!!!

[Aussie W/Heart]

Last year I injured my knees from jogging. Then I went to physical therapy to learn exercises to heal them. I rarely did what I was supposed to do so only time healed me but the knees are still weak. Jogging is out. I continued to eat healthy for several months without exercising but then the winter blues got to me and I started eating a lot of the cheat foods again and they quickly add weight. I started walking 3.3 miles every day about a month ago and then decided last week to power walk and that hurt my knees again so now I will just walk at my regular pace, try to eat right and lift weights and I guess it is a wait and see attitude right now.


Very glad to hear your story and to share the same anniversary year with you.

Good to hear your still at it though, same thing happened while on my fitness kick a few years ago, i ended injuring my foot ( Plantar fasciiitis ). Orthodontics helped a lot, im back playing sport again.. Good luck :wavey:

[vivfox]

Today I am 8.5 years drug and alcohol free. One day at a time.

[iamnotafraid]

I rarely drink alcohol, and I mean rarely.
And I would never drink and drive. That
said...

I've nearly downed a bottle of Castello Del
Poggio Moscato and I feel nothing. I thought
it might make me feel different. But no.

How much does a fellow have to drink?

[vivfox]

I rarely drink alcohol, and I mean rarely.
And I would never drink and drive. That
said...

I've nearly downed a bottle of Castello Del
Poggio Moscato and I feel nothing. I thought
it might make me feel different. But no.

How much does a fellow have to drink?


Let go. Let God.:angel:

[SisterNightroad]

I rarely drink alcohol, and I mean rarely.
And I would never drink and drive. That
said...

I've nearly downed a bottle of Castello Del
Poggio Moscato and I feel nothing. I thought
it might make me feel different. But no.

How much does a fellow have to drink?
Well, at least you have good taste.

[vivfox]

Finally went to sleep at 5am. The culprit was drinking 3 cups of coffee yesterday morning. I removed coffee from my life almost 2 months ago and have had it only two times after. Since dumping that stuff I have slept better, have more energy and my memory has improved. And also the most strangest thing of them all; my hair of which was thinning out because I am in my mid 50's has become thick again like when I was in my youth. Who wouldda thunk that caffeine could be so damaging?

[SisterNightroad]

Finally went to sleep at 5am. The culprit was drinking 3 cups of coffee yesterday morning. I removed coffee from my life almost 2 months ago and have had it only two times after. Since dumping that stuff I have slept better, have more energy and my memory has improved. And also the most strangest thing of them all; my hair of which was thinning out because I am in my mid 50's has become thick again like when I was in my youth. Who wouldda thunk that caffeine could be so damaging?
I know that American coffee has more caffeine than traditional espresso, and the maximum amount of coffee per day should be not more than 5 small cups of espresso so I guess that three cups of coffee may already exceed the recommended dose.
I think the major factor is the increased quality and quantity of sleep, when I'm stressed because I have exams and sleep worse my hair also becomes thinner, frailer and tends to fall more, my mother always freaks out and wants me to take blood tests.

[vivfox]

when I'm stressed because I have exams and sleep worse my hair also becomes thinner, frailer and tends to fall more, my mother always freaks out and wants me to take blood tests.

Mother knows best.

[vivfox]

It's pouring rain outside. It has been raining all morning but as soon as I was ready to step outside the drops started pounding. There is a flood in my walkway to the car. The lawn was very recently seeded with new soil added, so when I walk through that I am sinking into mud. I had to get to a store that told me they were closing early and as I pulled out of the parking lot to the street I was just in time for the arrival of the funeral procession that was led by a cop car. Then I get to the store and cannot get the carriage inside because some numb nut parked right in front of the door on the sidewalk and then told me to just wait 5 minutes til he came back out. Meanwhile I'm almost drenched even in my hat and raincoat. Then I headed to the next store and upon leaving there an employee offers me an umbrella to walk to my car. Apparently I did not understand him because I suggested he hold the thing over my groceries and he said no, keep the bags up here and take the umbrella to the car. Not risking having possible trouble undoing the umbrella when I go to get in the car I leave all of it with him, walk to the car and drove it up to him. He walks the carriage to the trunk. I beep the horn. He just stand there and a coworker tells him to put it in the door. He opens the back door which is filled with stuff already and then he opens the front door finally. But at this point he already left the damned umbrella with his coworker and he got my bags all wet. Then I get home to a much worse muddy flood outside my door than when I left. So as you can see, I have already had the day from Hell and now that I have changed clothe's I gotta go back out there and rinse and repeat.

[iamnotafraid]

Let go. Let God.:angel:

Thanks vivfox.

I felt bad in a way for even talking about alcohol because
so many have a problem with it. But I've always been curious
to how it makes people feel when they've had too much. And
apparently "one" bottle isn't enough to make me feel anything.

Maybe because I had eaten dinner with it. An empty stomach
might have made the difference.

[iamnotafraid]

Well, at least you have good taste.

Thank you.

I'd asked for recommendations from a few people.
Wound up buying two bottles. Just drank the one.

I'll have to find the other bottle and see if it meets
your standards. It was more expensive than the first.

I'd wanted to try one of the Coppola wines after I'd seen
a video about their vineyards.

[MoonSister75]

I'm not posting this because I'm a hard-core vegan. I eat mostly vegan food but also a little organic and goats dairy and occasionally fish and eggs.

I spotted this video today and it relates to some posts I made last year about the pharmaceuticals industry and our diets. I found it very interesting, and this doctor is good at getting the points across in an easily understandable way.

Healthy food as a healing agent and for prevention of disease, is something I'm very passionate about.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlWvy1mN2DI

Just as a side note... I think it can be difficult to find a healthy, balanced vegan diet - but it is possible. Certainly not a vegan diet that is still full of sugar, wheat and processed grains :shrug: I've seen a number of unhealthy vegans.
I've read quite a bit about wholefoods diets that eliminate processed food but still include some meat or fish and dairy, and these diets can be more practical and sensible for some people.

[SisterNightroad]

These last two weeks it's been awfully hot, the weather hasn't been this torrid in decades, and as a result I had to put to a halt my passion for bakery. However fortunately I've remembered some no-bake recipes I settled for some interesting variation of Tiramisù (one of my past favorites with zabaglione) and then last Sunday I tried this super easy 10 minutes Pavesini roll-cake. It's so easy it practically rolls itself up, the fill was ricotta and pistachio custard:

http://i.imgur.com/ZDVol7X.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YXttS77.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jYaEGTu.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/d7r5RqA.jpg

I will try them again someday when I have last minute demands, but for now I really miss my cakes.

[vivfox]

SisterNightroad, thank u for the roll up dessert. The pic was big enough for u to share a piece with all of us. Delicious!

[SisterNightroad]

SisterNightroad, thank u for the roll up dessert. The pic was big enough for u to share a piece with all of us. Delicious!
Thanks to you for the compliments, however it's very simple, if you (or anyone) want to try you just need:

4 small packs of Pavesini or similar biscuits
coffee, milk or any other drink you like
half-pound of cream cheese
half-pound of chocolate spread, custard or any other thing you like

You just have to shortly dip the biscuits in the coffee then place them over a sheet of baking paper in 4 rows of 11 Pavesini. After that you mix the cream cheese with the spread (or anything else you've chosen) and gently spread it on the biscuits. Then, starting from the side where the Pavesini are horizontal, you wrap the roll on itself aiding yourself with the baking paper and close it. Put it on a tray and leave in the fridge at least 5 hours before serving, or even better the whole night, and if you put the roll in the freezer for a couple of hours before cutting it, it will be much easier to handle.

It's easier done than said, look at some internet pictures:

http://blog.giallozafferano.it/cucinadichicca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/iPiccy-collage-procedimento-rotolo-pavesini-ae-nutella.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/16/44/41/1644411d6e91537714df37ffee64699b--mascarpone-biscotti.jpg

[Sleepless-Child]

Pretty sure nobody remembers me from the ooooold times!
I was a member back in 2010 (i think?). A French teenage girl who basically learnt English by talking to people and reading The Ledge.
Just want to say hi to everyone. No idea what's going on on the FM planet anymore.
Cheers everyone! :) :)

[SisterNightroad]

Pretty sure nobody remembers me from the ooooold times!
I was a member back in 2010 (i think?). A French teenage girl who basically learnt English by talking to people and reading The Ledge.
Just want to say hi to everyone. No idea what's going on on the FM planet anymore.
Cheers everyone! :) :)
Welcome back Sleepless-Child!

[StreetAngel95]

Pretty sure nobody remembers me from the ooooold times!
I was a member back in 2010 (i think?). A French teenage girl who basically learnt English by talking to people and reading The Ledge.
Just want to say hi to everyone. No idea what's going on on the FM planet anymore.
Cheers everyone! :) :)

I TOTALLY remember you! It's so funny because I feel like we both joined within months of each other and I recently got back in the community as well!

Truly remarkable how timeless this band, its fans, and the aura around it are.

[Sleepless-Child]

I TOTALLY remember you! It's so funny because I feel like we both joined within months of each other and I recently got back in the community as well!

Truly remarkable how timeless this band, its fans, and the aura around it are.

This is so heartwarming :o. I remember you too!!
I'm rediscovering the emojis, the endless drama, the community !!
It's been so nice (and cringey, tbh) re-reading the posts and realising how much I've grown.
:xoxo:

[vivfox]

I TOTALLY remember you! It's so funny because I feel like we both joined within months of each other and I recently got back in the community as well!

Truly remarkable how timeless this band, its fans, and the aura around it are.
YOU are a sight for sore eyes. Welcome back Miranda!!! Some of my favorite memories of The Ledge involve your teenage years with your mother's disdain for all things Stevie Nicks LOL.
I remember the time u said she came into your room and angrily knocked all the CD's off of a table. Another time I think it was in front of company when she weirdly said something like, "you get your inspiration from SN???"

[StreetAngel95]

YOU are a sight for sore eyes. Welcome back Miranda!!! Some of my favorite memories of The Ledge involve your teenage years with your mother's disdain for all things Stevie Nicks LOL.
I remember the time u said she came into your room and angrily knocked all the CD's off of a table. Another time I think it was in front of company when she weirdly said something like, "you get your inspiration from SN???"

GREETINGS!

Oh boy, yes I took a trip down memory lane of my old posts and I'm beyond embarrassed to say the least. Thankfully I have grown a ton in the time I've spoken with y'all, and my mom is truly my best friend now. Chalk it up to those testing teen years, I suppose.

But I'm back, I'm an adult, and I've missed you all! It's so cool to see this community still around and thriving!

Hugs!

[Stew_Matthews]

I haven't posted for four years but nice to see the site still here and some nice people still around.

Loved seeing Chris and Lindsey recently - played so well and reminded me why I still love the band.

W

[SisterNightroad]

I haven't posted for four years but nice to see the site still here and some nice people still around.

Loved seeing Chris and Lindsey recently - played so well and reminded me why I still love the band.

W
Welcome back Stew Matthews!

[SisterNightroad]

Is anyone Dutch here?

[SisterNightroad]

A little over a week ago I've started reading It by Stephen King; last night I've reached the point where adult Beverly visits her old home and meets "Mrs. Kersh": I couldn't sleep well after that, and I'm not a person that's easily startled.

[FuzzyPlum]

https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article11431962.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200/F1-Grand-Prix-of-Mexico.jpg


Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton on winning a fourth Formula 1 world drivers championship :cool:

[vivfox]

Today is my special day. I have been drug and alcohol free for NINE Years. I can honestly, honestly say that in all that time I haven't craved my doc (drug of choice) not even one time. I have wanted to have a drink here and there but never did. I never had a problem with alcohol but I know if I allowed myself to have even one sip, it breaks my clean time and I could easily become an alcoholic because I would be drinking for the buzz, not to enhance the taste of my food, like it should be used for. I am so proud of myself. Love, Mark:angel:

[iamnotafraid]

One of my most favorite evangelist and preachers died
yesterday. Billy Graham.

I believe he served the Lord well. And now he is in a
much better place.

[iamnotafraid]

Rats! I'm already through with season two of Sneaky Pete.
Ten episodes are not enough.

[SisterNightroad]

And so another giant left us. I'm starting to feel old. However goodbye Stephen:

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[moon]

Hi! It's been a while haha
After a few years out, I'm here. Lot of things happened in the FM world. Of course, the most important were Lindsey's split and Danny's death. And I'm really sad for both...
I finally finished my career of History. I'm a teacher! And it was a very looong race. It's great to know my dear girlfriend and my family were at that moment. I wrote a few songs for my lovely girl, but now I'm only looking for a good job, and I don't have time to write or even play...
Hope everyone's fine here, I'm happy to read you again!
Mark.

[SisterNightroad]

Hi! It's been a while haha
After a few years out, I'm here. Lot of things happened in the FM world. Of course, the most important were Lindsey's split and Danny's death. And I'm really sad for both...
I finally finished my career of History. I'm a teacher! And it was a very looong race. It's great to know my dear girlfriend and my family were at that moment. I wrote a few songs for my lovely girl, but now I'm only looking for a good job, and I don't have time to write or even play...
Hope everyone's fine here, I'm happy to read you again!
Mark.
Hi, welcome back Mark, I remember about you!

[lovethemac1]

Today is my special day. I have been drug and alcohol free for NINE Years. I can honestly, honestly say that in all that time I haven't craved my doc (drug of choice) not even one time. I have wanted to have a drink here and there but never did. I never had a problem with alcohol but I know if I allowed myself to have even one sip, it breaks my clean time and I could easily become an alcoholic because I would be drinking for the buzz, not to enhance the taste of my food, like it should be used for. I am so proud of myself. Love, Mark:angel:

Congratulations, that is an amazing accomplishment and you should be very proud. :wavey:

[vivfox]

Congratulations, that is an amazing accomplishment and you should be very proud. :wavey:

Thank you. :woohoo::wavey:

[vivfox]

As of today, June 16,2018 I have been cigarette free for sixteen years!!!:blob2:

[sasja]

As of today, June 16,2018 I have been cigarette free for sixteen years!!!:blob2:That's just awesome, congrats!!!!:woohoo::thumbsup:

[vivfox]

As of today, June 16,2018 I have been cigarette free for sixteen years!!!:blob2:


That's just awesome, congrats!!!!:woohoo::thumbsup:

Thank you.:angel:

[sasja]

I just wanted to share that, despite the heavy year behind me full of illness and loss close by, I managed to muster the energy to get my vegetable crops all into the ground as of today. The neat rows of vigorous seedlings are medicine for my soul. :)

[vivfox]

I just wanted to share that, despite the heavy year behind me full of illness and loss close by, I managed to muster the energy to get my vegetable crops all into the ground as of today. The neat rows of vigorous seedlings are medicine for my soul. :)

In general gardening is good for the soul. Hope things get better for you.

[SisterNightroad]

Today I've found my first white hair.

[sasja]

Today I've found my first white hair.

Congratulations on wisdom and insight, the remainder of your life, SisterNightroad. And respect, I would hope the world shows you that in spades as well, hereonout!
:xoxo:

In general gardening is good for the soul. Hope things get better for you.

The truth. And thank you :nod:

[SisterNightroad]

Congratulations on wisdom and insight, the remainder of your life, SisterNightroad. And respect, I would hope the world shows you that in spades as well, hereonout!
:xoxo:



The truth. And thank you :nod:
Thanks sasja, you're very sweet. I guess it's just that I had hoped be at least in my 30s before seeing a white hair, however I know it probably doesn't mean anything, it will likely be the only one for many years.

I'm rooting for you and your garden, rediscovering contact with nature helps during hard times.

[moon]

Hi, welcome back Mark, I remember about you!
Hi, thank you so much! It's been a long time, studying, writing, learning more about music and history. :thumbsup:


As of today, June 16,2018 I have been cigarette free for sixteen years!!!:blob2:
Really good news...Sixteen years! Wow, it's a real victory. Congratulations!

[FuzzyPlum]

https://www.pix123.com/footballtips//201806/Jun29/2018Jun29073458_978013788.jpg

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
England beat Columbia to reach the quarter final of the World Cup.
(Columbia were a really sly, dirty team. Good riddance to them).

[vivfox]

Really good news(quitting smoking)...Sixteen years! Wow, it's a real victory. Congratulations!


Thank you kind sir and special thanks also to Skip who is lurking as well.

[lovethemac1]

Today I've found my first white hair.

Welcome to the classy side of hair color. White hair is awesome, distinguished and impossible to get out of a bottle!! It's the only hair color that can't be duplicated, so all hair dressers claim that whomever invents a dye to color it, will make a bazillion dollars!! That's what my hair dresser told me!

[lovethemac1]

I just wanted to share that, despite the heavy year behind me full of illness and loss close by, I managed to muster the energy to get my vegetable crops all into the ground as of today. The neat rows of vigorous seedlings are medicine for my soul. :)

I'm truly sorry to hear of your struggles, Sasja. Gardening is so good for your entire body, mind and soul. Good for you for tackling that.:wavey::wavey:

[iamnotafraid]

...and special thanks also to Skip who is lurking as well.

Vivfox tell Skip to get back to posting here.

Cigarette free for 16 years - that's cool.

[FuzzyPlum]

https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/67/590x/985148_1.jpg

England 2, Sweden 0

Boooooooooooof
England into the World Cup semi final for the first time in 28 years.

'It's coming home,
it's coming home,
it's coming,
football's coming home'

[vivfox]

Vivfox tell Skip to get back to posting here.

Cigarette free for 16 years - that's cool.

Well at least he is reading The Ledge. That's better than not participating at all. I just went through a strange faze where I wanted a cig every day for about a month but not enough to actually have one, mind you.

[sasja]

I felt industrious today!

Gave one of my dolls a face-up and sewed her a mohair wig.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/859/41890625590_75dbc99c55_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26PJpxm)DSC_1048-crop (https://flic.kr/p/26PJpxm), on Flickr

[FuzzyPlum]

I felt industrious today!

Gave one of my dolls a face-up and sewed her a mohair wig.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/859/41890625590_75dbc99c55_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/26PJpxm)DSC_1048-crop (https://flic.kr/p/26PJpxm), on Flickr

F**k. I was about to make a post and saw this. It scared the hell out of me. Lovely too at the same time.

[FuzzyPlum]

Manchester United 0 Tottenham Hotspur 3
Jose Mourinho is not the right manager for Man Utd. I wanted him to be- but it just isn't working. :distress:

[SisterNightroad]

Today while I was doing household chores with Fleetwood Mac in the background my father amusingly popped up from out of the window, startingly me in the process, to ask me all interested: "Oh what's this cute little music?". Maybe I've gained a new fellow fan.

[Silver Springs]

After the recent **** show that has become of the band, I'm kind of nervous about posting here again as such an avid Lindsey fan XD Blame the one who told me they missed me on here and wished I'd start posting again.

[vivfox]

Today I am drug & alcohol free for TEN years!!!:blob1::blob2::woohoo:

[lovethemac1]

Today I am drug & alcohol free for TEN years!!!:blob1::blob2::woohoo:

Congratulations!!:xoxo:

[vivfox]

Congratulations!!:xoxo:

In the words of Christine McVie at a FM concert: "He thanks you." :xoxo:

[vivfox]

Would you believe I mis-read the calendar and thought yesterday was the 6th? TODAY is my 10 year Anniversary. Oy vey

[APerfectLie]

I really became active in The Ledge back in 2009 and stayed pretty active for a while and now I mostly just lurk. However, I found myself in an old thread today and it dawned on me that 2009 was TEN YEARS ago! How time flies!

I miss y’all.

[FuzzyPlum]

WALES 21 - ENGLAND 13

Congratulations to Wales for beating England in the 6 Nations Rugby tournament :woohoo:


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/rugby-union/2019/02/23/TELEMMGLPICT000189419137-xlarge_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqI3FCE1f7boN3_RkHZJyAaSJ2hmdxzgkpja8nHX4emyY.jpeg


:):woohoo::thumbsup::]:lol:;):):laugh:

[vivfox]

Today I am cigarette free for 19 years. I have now matched the nineteen years I was a smoker. So glad to be rid of that B.S.

[vivfox]

Today I am cigarette free for 20 years!!! Woo hoo!! I smoked for nineteen years and have now surpassed that. And I did it 'cold turkey', without the help of patches and the like.

[vivfox]

Today I am exactly 15 years marijuana & alcohol free!!! Best decision I ever made.

[HomerMcvie]

Today I am exactly 15 years marijuana & alcohol free!!! Best decision I ever made.

Congrats. :nod:

The good thing about you giving up booze is that it means there's more available for me! :blob2:

[vivfox]

Congrats. :nod:

The good thing about you giving up booze is that it means there's more available for me! :blob2:


Ha ha you're right

[HomerMcvie]

Ha ha you're right

Happy new year.

[vivfox]

Happy new year.

You too buddy. I tried to send you some new funny pics but apparently we can no longer do that in pm's, unless they changed the way it's done.

[HomerMcvie]

You too buddy. I tried to send you some new funny pics but apparently we can no longer do that in pm's, unless they changed the way it's done.

My box is full(that's what Stevie said) except for one spot. After 21 years here, it's full of messages that I'd rather not delete.

[vivfox]

As of today I am 22 years cigarette free. I was smoking a pack and a half a day when I decided to quit. I did it cold turkey. Cigs cost $4.50 a pack when I stopped. I had cravings every day, four times a day for eleven months and fought every one of them and won.

[HomerMcvie]

As of today I am 22 years cigarette free. I was smoking a pack and a half a day when I decided to quit. I did it cold turkey. Cigs cost $4.50 a pack when I stopped. I had cravings every day, four times a day for eleven months and fought every one of them and won.

That's awesome. Congrats.

With no offense, they disgust me. I'll never understand why people smoke. Nasty af.

[vivfox]

That's awesome. Congrats. With no offense, they disgust me. I'll never understand why people smoke. Nasty af.

I'm not offended. Thank you for the good wishes. I'm still so glad to be rid of that nasty habit.

[secret love]

Just thought I'd share .
I have a mental health condition and think certain people joking about mental health and insanity is disgusting.

[FuzzyPlum]

Smoking is such a nice thing to do. Until you smoke regularly, you just cannot appreciate how nice it is. That said, I’m glad I finally kicked it about a year ago.