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 I think I must be suffering from empty nest syndrome our Sarah has joined up and it only leaves Sean at home, although he's at work all day and out all weekend, the place is so quiet. Its not too bad when Franks around but when he's at work too even the dogs are subdued.I'm busy enough, loads to do as well as taking the dogs out twice a day but its the deathly quiet, I'm used to banging crashing and music and running upstairs, although I do put the radio on, its just not the same. Has anyone else gone through this? does it get better? I thought I'd love a bit of peace and time to myself, I hate it...help... (http://www.smileycons.com/img/Fun_pak/flower.gif)

Yeh Val thats what its like....its takes some getting used to,but at least you will have someone coming or going lol,its really monotonus when you are alone.!
But alas you learn to live with it,I learnt the pc,well some say I didnt really i am still learning.!
Out of action from now Val see you all soon take care x

Hi Val, Just stop and think ??  Now you can do your own thing, anytime?? Your own Music and your Dogs to relax and enjoy with. I expect it must come hard with the BIG change, but please, give yourself Time to adjust??
 When i was on my own for seven years, i was fortunate, to 'plough' myself back into Work -- The only self time, was at night, listening to my music, lights out, curtains drawn and I put myself into another world -- that was my only escape --- Luckily, I survived!!

Thank you folks at least now I know I'll get used to it, I am thankful I'm not on my own completely.When Sean goes I expect we'd move to a smaller place, a bungalow or something, I couldn't rattle around here with just the 2 of us.

Hello Val,  Don't forget with your computer -- The World is Your Oyster?? So much easier to 'chat' to friends as I do using SKYPE and it's FREE???

Hi Val
I downsized when all mine went,and never regretted it,I have all I need and it is very ecconomical to run.
Of course there are some things I miss and some things I gained,but you acant have everything lol

Val, true it's an enormous change, but you will get accustomed to it. When I have become a single again about eleven years ago, I hated it to go home in the new empty, dark and cold house, but now this house has become a "place of retreat" for me and I enjoy it to switch on the computer in the evening!

I've been without the computer for a few days, the internet router went and we couldn't get online, its all fixed now thank goodness, the house has never looked so clean. lol..I think I'm getting used to Sarah being away now, it doesn't seem so bleak and awful, I hope that choking feeling doesn't come back, it was truly like a great sadness descending.

what courses are Sarah taking now....she joined the R.A.F.
did`nt she...and what does she want to do evenualy !
  do you do jigsaws...as there are a couple of good sites.
i do `brainsbraker`....you can turn the family photo`s in  to jigsaws....good fun...if you like that sort of thing.
  my router conked out earier in the year...got this other
one....dear compared to A.O.L....nice to see you....to see
you n-i-c-e !

She's doing her basic training at the moment, can't say much more about her job, its classified and she won't and can't tell me.I used to do loads of jigsaws years ago, the computer takes up most of my time now.

Looking forward to some next week, even with the schools closed ---- Peace and Quiet, will be esential to us. There will be tears from us both, with Misty gone:

Phoenix, why will Misty be gone next week?

Val,the computer takes up everyones time lol lol

Its good though Mac isn't it, I was talking to another dog walker the other day, he is feeling a bit lonely and bored, he's 68 and we told him, get a computer and get on the internet, he said but what about the brain box, he'd been used to using it in his job. We said it will do your head in and tax the brain alright and we thoroughly recommend it, I haven't seen him since lol. I wonder if he's looking into it all.

True, the computer is really good, if you feel lonely.

I think the PC is a lifeline to so many,and I for one would be lost without it.Lets face it if you dont like `soaps` then the tele is out isnt it ? its ages since there was a good drama on,its all cops and robbers ?????? and fly on the wall etc.(big brother)
Well heres hoping for a better autumn on the box lol

How true, Mac. German TV is also very boring at the moment. Just a lot of repetition of old programmes - pickled cucumber time we call it in Germany!

Television ??  What Crap!!  the more stations there are -- the more Repeats we receive!! -- But in saying that?? I still love to Watch all the good Old Style Films and Series.--- Being 'selective' makes for hard work to find an Enjoyable programme ?? --- At least next week, we shall have lots of Peace -- No more persistant barking, Bless Her!! Shame there was No Training while she was young. At 11 years old, she is 'set' in her way's -- One more day and we agreed that we should let her have her day??  If she wants to Bark --- She Can!!

A new guy has moved in to our place and guess what he is a PC doctor lol lol blimey things are looking up !!!!! might even get to learn something at last.!

Mac, you are already very good on the computer, so what do you want to learn from your new neighbour?????

Loads of things Teri,like resizing my photos,and putting everything into some sort of order !
But not now not feeling up to it yet

Hi Mac,  There are many Photo programmes, on the web. The most popular is  'PICASA'   Which ever you prefer, just 'play' around as I did and it is suprising how you will find your way and Improve ---  from Passport size to full A4 pics; -- it will be much Cheaper if you use plain paper first, before going on to Gloss.
Take things slowly, health comes first!!

`morning Mac`....we used to have a worksop of two very
good computer experts....next door to our flats...they
did old computers up to send abroad.....so i just went
round there and explained to them the problem ....then
one of them would come round ... either to fix it...or
take it then fix it....they had dozens of computers in
their workshop...some on display...in their window too
   whole computers from £60 upwards...i thought i would would like a spare one..then all of a sudden a van came
and loaded all the computers in a big van....and left !
   with no forewarding address............... brrrrrr !

That's rather unpleasant, but computer shops come and go (at least in Germany). Fortunately my son-in-law is very good on computers, so when I have a problem I can contact him.

Is everyone on holiday or what.......
coem on get posting I cant go out yet I need something to do !!!! please...........

Sorry Mac, its been so hot, I came back yesterday from walking the dogs and my head was thumping, I stood under the ceiling fan, drank gallons of water, I've never felt so awful. I'm sure we've never ever had it that hot and humid before, all the dog walkers this morning were talking about it, many never took them on the second one, in hindsight, I shouldn't have either.We've got a bit of a breeze today so I won't be crashing out...I hope.

Mac, Val is right, in Germany it's also hot, hot, hot. As my computer is in my office in the attic and  it's so hot up there I only spend little time in this place. It's like a sauna "free of charge"!

Yes it has been dreadfully hot,and me not able to have a shower yet !!!! now it is very pleasant with a lovely breeze,my son is here this weekend with the dogs (shitzus)they will wonder why I wont be taking them out,I always take them for their early morning walk when they are here.
Val I bet the dogs werent too cool either !
Teri  get a fan love !

Stay cool girls  8)

Good idea, Mac, I have one, but I just forgot!

Have a good weekend mac, oh the dogs were cool, they go in the sea but paddling my toes still wasn't enough for me.It looks cooler out this morning but its early yet.

This morning I also thought it would be somewhat cooler, but now that the sun is shining again it's nearly as hot as before.

What we humans have to put up with........
too much heat or
too much cold never a happy medium here !

Seems we all should migrate to the Canary Islands or a similar place lol.

We've got rain, lovely rain...oh hang on its stopped..oh well I'm sure I did see something wet...probably a bird flying over.(http://www.postsmile.net/img/29/2911.gif) (http://www.postsmile.com/)

"Peace on earth, goodwill to everyone" ??????

The Quiet?? We have had to re-adjust to our's, since we had to let 'Misty' our Dog, go back to the kennels.
Yes. we do miss her and still expect to 'see' her around.

The 'quiet' is somewhat shattering!!

Phoenix, you will again get accustomed to it - just listen to the birds in your garden - it's still summer and they are still here.

Hi Teri,  You are right there. The birds are coming back and what a real pleasure to see them again. will have to start buying more bird food soon.

Thus it's no longer too quiet - but the singing of birds is certainly more pleasant than the barking of a dog.

The Birds sure are coming back and have stocked up with Food for them!!  Now we have to think about the Squirrel that shows up now and then, brings a mate sometimes??
 have not seen our little Stoat for a while now -- perhaps it was because we did not let him in our patio door ??
All is Welcome to help us both to relax!!

Phoenix, what you write sounds already very relaxing!

Perhaps we are 'blessed' with our garden, as a haven for the birds etc: -- So much more interesting than the rubbish on TV -- But am enjoying some of The games, from China!! ---  Unless there are birds around??  Well, we have to get our 'priorities' right. There is nothing as good as Olde mother nature and Wild life!!

Phoenix, you say you are watching the Olympic games in Beijing. Do you have any favourite sports?
As to nature and wild life, it's really very relaxing and when you come back from a walk you have a "clear" head again - must be the fresh air, too.

Not being a lover of sports, I have no favourite to watch and Drugs seem to play a small part -- which is Cheating!!
So is just something to watch, now and then.-- Guess I am just a nature lover and wish I could get out more to enjoy??

Phoenix i dont particularly like sport but i do watch when the brits are on,I watched the American swimmer too he is just something else isnt he.Michael Phelps.

Can anyone tell me where everyone is ?
if you are on holiday I want to hear all about it !!!!  ;D ;D

I'm here Mac, not sure where the others are, how are you doing anyway? I hope the recovery is still going strong.

Mac, if we are on holiday, how can we tell you - I suppose usually we don't take our computer with us lol
However, in Germany it's still warm - not really a weather to pass hours at the computer ....

I am doing great now Val,still having it packed but it has closed a great deal.Its 5 weeks on wednesday and I can go out the following week ........hooray !!!

Maybe I expect too much Teri lol
I tell everyone when I am away !
you are lucky its warm we still havent had much summer  >:(

Our weather changed in the afternoon and we have now English weather, too!
However, I hope the weather will be good in Northern Germany when I go on holidays there.

If its changed to English whether Teri dont hold your breath,we are still waiting !!!!!

Seems we had once again luck - the sun is out again!