I THINK OUR BAND OF BOARD MEMBERS IS DISOLVING

The only constant in life is change. We've been hanging on by our thumbs to this Board for some time; I don't believe it's a simple matter of people are simply busy living their own lives. We're just not active on this Board anymore. People have moved on and away - all for different reasons. I just want to say thank you to everyone who is still around to read this - and to those who aren't. Thanks to every single person who has lurked or posted, thanks to all that have helped me, and to those of you that may think on some level that I've provided some means of help or support with my postings. I hope that we are each of us living life differently today than we were more than three years ago - not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, intellectually. Yes, my body has changed; but my head, my thinking has really been freed - I strive every day to find the good in all things; to encourage anyone who will listen to seek out the wonder in being alive; to share ourselves with each other without fear of risk for putting ourselves out there. Live life jubiliantly, enthusiastically, truthfully, passionately. We only have today; we'll never get back the yesterdays of our lives, and the tomorrows may never happen, who knows? We only have today, this moment to be vibrantly alive, to know what we're made of, and then to give it all away in a manner that is purposeful. So, you see, it all has very, very little to do with the physical self and, in fact, if we redirect our energies to this sort of living, there is precious little energy remaining to obssess about food. No matter what happens next for the fine folks on this Board, I wish with all my heart that you know continued peace in this journey and iin your lives. Be well, my friends. Be well. M.

Reenie, I think you'd be surprised how many of us check in daily to read what's up. We may not post every day or actually start a new topic but we are here regularly. The energy here pulses, some times it's fast and furious and other times it's mellow and slow. Now is just a slow time. It doesn't sound the death bell for this board. None of us have the right to stand up and announce that this board has ceased it's function. Stay the course, ride the wave, Marchers are consistently on the move, that's just our nature. When we need each other, there's always one of us standing in the gap ready to reach out a hand. Va

Va, it was not my intention to sound a death bell...just a reality check. And you provided me with just that - especially the helping hand part...guess I needed some reassurance about that. M.

Nonsense Poopy Pants!~ I'm here and so are others. I'm just in lurk mode these days because of time constraints. As usual, I have over commited and am in the middle of remodel hell three days before I have all of my staff and their significant others over for a cook out. I'm mostly done with the bathroom (slate tile on the floor and around the tub) and now am putting oak floors in the bedroom. I scraped the popcorn off the ceiling and painted last weekend. Got the floors down and am putting in the baseboards tonight. Actually, I'm only doing the sitting room because I do have sense enough to realize that I'd never get the whole master suite done before Friday. I'm trying to get up in time to ride the bike for 1/2 an hour every morning and have been doing OK so far. After Friday, I'm going to take a break from the house, recoup for a day and then start training for my hike. That should free up some time to hang out here more often. Big Hugs, Connie

All I know for sure, peepy-pants, is that I will pay all your expenses if you will kindly come and spend 2 weeks with me and help me rip out both my bathrooms and remodel. Built-in pool included - might even get you on a horse! Love, M.

VA spoke well- we are here--just not always in the forefront...... my life is anything but pleasant right now and i am tired of whining about it so i can only imagine that others are tired of reading about it. some days, reenie, i have to wonder where you come up with some of this??? sorry-maybe not a good thing to say to someone who has been there thru it all.....i guess i'm not a deep thinker.............ok- maybe i should hit delete??????

Never "delete" what you need to say, Margo! I AM a deep thinker, and I make no apologies for it. Tell us what we can do to help you get through your tough times...I want to HELP. It's what we're here for. I've never once thought to myself, "There goes Margo, whining again." Never, ever have I thought of you as a whiner. Trust that we're here for you. What can I do? M.

for right now-just continue to be here and listen.....it helps...... there is just too much on my plate to even start to try to explain......

Margo, There's a ton of pain in those few words. Share when you feel up to it - and even if that time never comes - remember I 'm always here with a virtual hug. Va

I am still here as well & will always be. My life is torn between Being in San Diego & wanting to be in AZ. For now I am dealing with San Diego & My Mom's health issues (still) I will be in AZ this weekend to see my Dogs & Billy & that will for sure help the attitude of late. I also have managed to catch a cold from the up & down weather changes around here. Last week it was in the 80's now it's back to the May Gray & 60 something. When in AZ it will be in the 90+ range & again have to adjust to sinus trouble. O.K. Enough of my wining for the day. I still love you & this board. So Don't Fret We will alway bounce in to say hello when we can. Marilyn, the Bearlady