Rocky

2 in my party. (me and a 13 year old offspring) and I already have a class 1 fingerprint clearance card (same thing teachers have to get to show they had a criminal records check). Now, what's this about an agenda? How about we meet, greet and sit down to eat?

great idea niKa, I'm going to have trial run on the reunion thing with first union of sorts with some in Tucson next month... simon has also sounded like he would be there.... weekend of July 20, I think. And simon, you think the POPE is private interpretation, don't even talk about the head guy in Phoenix...

Many thanks to SZ for help us to maintain (or regain) perspective in this quasi spirchal quest.

Well Sir... I live in Chandler (West Chandler, near Rural and Chandler Blvd). Where's the art gallery? And YES, it is an open invite. Of the people who have expressed interest, I met 1 last year (Zshot), first met another one more than 22 years ago (Simonzelotes) and another one about 15-18 years ago (Jen O).

Saturday please.

niKa, I knew a pharmacist once upon a time (really) that was probably about our age and played (plays) hockey (in the desert?!) from time to time. He used to tell about taking the 800mg motrin like it was candy. And of course we missed you. With ex-kabible, I will promise to aim better next time, however.

One has to admire rancid verbosity? Well, mebbe.

weren't we talking about a mid-week date? if weekend, then at this point, July 20 is better than July 12 for me.

where were YOU? recovering from NJDebilry?

Wow, niKa that's some hot, or at least steamy, prose... for a cool day (when the kids are away, and your honey is near). And simon, to edit: if you are properly logged in (accepting cookies), click on the icon with the pencil eraser on the folder (lower right, next to the posted time and date). That image represents a request to edit.

Simon, Do you need cookies and socks? Or should we say,"put a sock in it?" (jus kiddin) Been pretty hot out lately, eh?

tnks niKa. my real mom gives essentially the same encouragement, with emphasis. :)-->

btw, the judge ruled, affirming custody with me, pending a review in Sept. More or less a thoughtful ruling with the possibility that he will find less reason to hedge after the summer.

Or as close as possible thereto anyway! :)-->

Why IGO, I bet they are falling in the isles, or aisles after having the OhShanta Shakes! But, do the OhShanta sNakes (on the other side of the menu)taste like Cheekin?

tnks niKa... mooch grassias Holy Shanta batman! I Got Clout is at it again

tnks ex, I can relate to THAT word....!

Simon, thanks, one nephew, one niece. Doing reasonably well. Professor, no big bucks, no attorney (got a couple of hours of advice back in March, but no funds for more), BUT... all is well with the world today. Judge still has not ruled, because both the other parent and I gave him more food for thought, in writing, today. HOWEVER... the judge was 180 degrees turned around today. Anyway, I am thankful and it's going to work out. Thanks Ex, niKa and simon for the support. (and my Mom came to court to support me... maybe the most important). [This message was edited by Rocky on May 29, 2003 at 20:55.]

ditto, or... what ExCath said. What a beautiful family.

Thanks niKa. His name was Michael. He was younger than me. His kids (now 19 and 25) had a rough time because he died in 1992. Anyway, I'm a relatively calm basket case today, as court is tomorrow. I know I'm doing the right thing. The ex gave clues last night that she is far from done fighting me. The judge still favors mothers, but I have a strategy I hope will work (completely legal and ethical, derived from Dale Carnegie...). Anyway, I just ask for your prayers. thanks

Thank you Mr. I.G.Out, On a local radio news program today, the director of the National Memorial Cemetery of Northern and Central Arizona said that 37,000 are buried here, both Veterans and eligible family members (mostly spouses). During a morning ceremony today, Gov. Napolitano announced a committee to design a monument to be placed in a park across the street from the State Capitol, to honor Arizonans who lost their lives in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The most notable and now recognizable name among the approx. half dozen Army and Marine Corps members is Specialist Lori Piestewa, believed to be the first Native American woman soldier to die in battle in service to the United States. It was a lightly breezy 105 degree afternoon at the Veterans' Cemetery, my brother's final resting place on this earth, here, a shade tree provides occasional respite from the heat for visitors and mourners. (In case anyone wonders, I took the pic)

False alarm? heh heh, if that means what it seems you are implying, boy oh boy would you be raising kids for a long time. Quiver full? Sort of... well, niKa, glad you'll have more time to dance. Glad the job allows you the time. Glad you have a wonderful family. I'm also glad for my wonderful 13-year old, who about a week ago (she's been dealing with that nasty ol' depression for some time, and I won't go into my understanding of why and how), and about two months into living with me full time, reflected a couple of days after waking up happy, and realizing it... that she was actually happy! btw, day after tomorrow (May 28th) back in court after the one month continuance. This time, I am prepared for dealing with a judge that wants to believe my ex; I am prepared for dealing with a steady barrage of nonsensical nonsense from the ex (not to be confused with our resident 9th Corp Ex-Cath) ... but still have apprehension and uncertainty. But no uncertainty about how my kiddo is doing, and no uncertainty about how to keep her safe and thriving. Thanks for support from all of you. And I just got back from spending Memorial Day with my mom and kid. We went to the Veterans' Cemetery. Will try to post a pic.

Amen and amen. And on Monday afternoon, if I can get some help from IGotClout, I will bring you images from Memorial Day rememberences. But not from Piestewa Peak (there really is a place in Phoenix with that name now...Simon can attest). And after a moment of silence... Booooossshhh calls to my Memorializing mind...Boooooorrsschht. Does anyone have a favorite recipe for Borscht that we can use in rememberence of...oh, wait, were NOT in Kansas anymore, Dorothy (sorry)

well, not raining, not at all close to cold here...

Yeah, Simeon, its like the ol' saying, "Take it easy..." and its profane retort.