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Wed Jan-24-07 08:24 PM
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Ever feel the need to just flee, get away? |
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Even just for a few hours...?
I came home from work and I just couldn't stand being in the house in the 'burbs with the fighting kids, barking dog, and the "wife."
I packed my shoulder bag and walked out, and am now in the city sitting at a cafe having a cheese and tomato quessadilla and a vitamin water, and killing time, might write a bit too. Meeting friends later for coffee.
Sometimes you just need to get away...
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:26 PM
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1. Uhm...almost every day!! |
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However, my dreams of "fleeing" have been to flee this country. I have this urge to live abroad for awhile... my wife's not buying it.
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:28 PM
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2. Sure ... it's a normal thing |
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And it is good to honor it from time to time by doing exactly what you are doing. Everyone needs to recharge the emotional/spiritual batteries from time to time.
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:37 PM
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3. are you doing the andrew and fergie thing? |
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:42 PM
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:48 PM
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i thought you had separated, now you mention wife, in quotes:shrug:
prince andrew and fergie cohabit and i put 2+2 together...
anyway i never was real good in math:P
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:51 PM
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14. Ah. yes, we are separated. |
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I moved back into the house for financial reasons. I have my own room on a different floor.
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:54 PM
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17. yeppers--you are doing the |
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andrew and fergie thing, of course THEY live in a castle and have whole wings to theirselves!
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:57 PM
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:43 PM
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But when you walk with crutches, and you have to pack meds whereever you go, and there are logistics to worry about...
It's hard to get away without some planning. :(
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:46 PM
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7. If I were closer, I'd come pick you up.. |
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and buy you a cup of coffee.
:hi:
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:56 PM
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19. That would be awesome! |
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Someday I'll have a trip to your area planned and I'll let you. :)
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:57 PM
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Edited on Wed Jan-24-07 08:58 PM by RetroLounge
:pals:
Bring swimboy too :evilgrin:
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:59 PM
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24. Oh my. That's starting to sound like a party. |
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Wed Jan-24-07 09:20 PM
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28. Yes, it certainly does... |
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We should get a bunch together for that kind of party...
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:43 PM
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Always....
I get the urge for going a lot...
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:46 PM
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nearly two years ago now
Man, I miss my kids being home every night. I even miss the ex occasionally
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:47 PM
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10. Kids live with the Ex? |
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Wed Jan-24-07 09:19 PM
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26. about 2/3 of the time during schoolyear |
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50-50 when school's out.
one is now in college, so she'd be gone anyway
enjoy your night of "freedom"!
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:47 PM
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Been there. Haven't done that, but wanted to. Desperately.
Some day...
:hug::hug::hug:
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:48 PM
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11. Well, I'll go home in a few hours... |
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I'd love to run farther, but the kids...
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:56 PM
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18. Would hunt you down to ask for more money? |
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Heh...yeah, I know. The kids have a way of being a whole lot sweeter when you're away from them for a little while.
Hang in there...tomorrow'll be better. And, even if it's not, you've still got us.
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:loveya:
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:58 PM
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:49 PM
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But, where would I go?
By the time "dh" gets home, I'm so tired, I just want to crawl into bed and go to sleep. I'm sick right now too, so that's not helping much.
I wish I could go away. :(
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:52 PM
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Designated Hubby?
Darling Husband?
Damn Headache?
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:57 PM
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20. either #1 or #3 depending on my mood. |
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Housemate, father of my children also works right now.
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:53 PM
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16. Ah, my dear Retro......... |
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But where would I go?
I have nowhere to go.......
And no-one who would take me in.......
I'm working it out, right here.....
But, baby, do I ever hear you...... :hug:
But really, even if you do succeed in going physically.......
You still have all the mental/emotional garbage inside.....
And that you always have, no matter where you are......
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Wed Jan-24-07 08:59 PM
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Wherever you go, there you are...
:hug:
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Wed Jan-24-07 09:20 PM
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more often than not anymore. I use "driving therapy" until gas prices were more than I could afford.
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Wed Jan-24-07 09:22 PM
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30. Sometimes, for me, driving is part of the problem... |
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"Mom, can I get a ride to...."
"Mom, can you pick me up from..."
"Mom, I need to be at..."
"Mom, can you bring me..."
Not to mention doctor's appointments, shopping, errands...sometimes I feel like I spend more time in my car than I do anywhere else.
:eyes:
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Wed Jan-24-07 09:23 PM
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everyone has something they need to flee from. For me, it's quiet and loneliness of the house. I feel like a caged animal and need to get out, even if it's just for a short trip down the interstate.
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Wed Jan-24-07 09:21 PM
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29. Yeah, but I try not to think about it much. |
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I think my get-away days are far in the future.
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Wed Jan-24-07 09:22 PM
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lately.
I know just how you feel.
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