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future_uncertain
Knowflake Posts: 2681
From: ohio
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted November 09, 2005 07:51 AM
 
Those were only imaginary sundaes!Yeah, I think the weight gain could be emotional. He and I have been dating for a year and a half, but we don't really get together as much as I'd like, and when we do, all he wants to do is watch TV. Bored out of my mind! Thanks for posting, Iqhunk! I'm feeling better today already!  (And I'm still not overweight... just overweight for me, ya know?) IP: Logged |
fayte.m
Knowflake Posts: 9809
From: Still out looking for Schrödinger's cat. fayte1954@hotmail.com
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted November 09, 2005 10:48 AM
I have been on a weight swing back and forth all my life from 92 pounds to over 400. I just be the best me I can be...damn the body!
And it was not simply or even always overeating that caused the gains! If it were I could use will power to get down again easier. Having been severely anorexic, I certainly am able to forgo eating! But it is not easy to keep ones weight down when there are other factors such as certain medications, metabolism, paralysis, heredity(it is common for folks in my family to be 200..300..or more pounds and not sickly...and also the opposite...over 6ft.7in. and looking like walking skeletons, yet healthy)...
I was a body builder and powerlifter and armwrestler and a contortionist before being injured on the job..and ran if I did not need to walk. Life has changed drastically for me. But I wake up each morning and think; I am up! I am moving!(even when I am in pain, it is better than the bedridden days) Today I am not blind!(As I am some mornings), I am not brain farting!(like after and during a stroke or being hit by a car), The sun is shining! I have a roof over my head! And I am married to a wonderful man! Many other things I count as blessings and I endeavor to appreciate and take nothing good for granted and to see things as a child would and find fasinating things in even the simplest of things. And the bad things..this too shall pass. I then study and analyze and meditate on the bad things..and these too enhance my spirtual awareness and apreciation of life and helps me understand the plight of others.
Each moment I live only adds to the fasination of existance and I do not mind getting old. Even with all the health issues of aging for most...it is not the aging that is hard to deal with but the health concerns.
But even youth does not guarrantee good health.
My son had a heart attack at age 16. My 23 year old cousin died of ALS. My aunt and a sister developed MS under age 30. My grandmother died of a heart attack at 28. All these folks were young and not overweight! Or over thin!
So aging to me is not the issue.
It is the quality of life, and if ones body is not tip top ...then find other joys and interests to keep at least your mind young!
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future_uncertain
Knowflake Posts: 2681
From: ohio
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted November 09, 2005 01:39 PM
Fayte, you're an amazing woman!  A contortionist! Wow! That's awesome! IP: Logged |
sue g
Knowflake Posts: 8591
From: former land of the leprechaun
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 09, 2005 03:01 PM
I went to see a tarot reader this time last year....she is a very lively Gemini woman in her 40s. At the end of the reading she said to me "Sue you are REALLY alive, arent ya".........I am, always was, always will be.I see old men of 80+ with a lovely sparkle in their eye, and the Irish really live for today, dont seem to focus on the negative on whether theyve money or not, or illness, they just LIVE......so glad I am here. Will be that old woman of 80 in the pub......the mad eccentric one playing the fiddle and getting typsy.....hahahahahahaha.....and of course eyeing up all the 60 year old toyboys.....bring it on....LOL !!!  xxx IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer
Knowflake Posts: 3944
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted November 09, 2005 03:13 PM
Sue you've brought a grin to my weary soul today... thanks IP: Logged |
sue g
Knowflake Posts: 8591
From: former land of the leprechaun
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 09, 2005 03:37 PM
Aaaahh BRAnd you ALWAYS make me smile man, you really do......sorry you feel weary...how is life treating you at the moment????  xxx IP: Logged |
Solane Star
Knowflake Posts: 5378
From: Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted November 09, 2005 03:38 PM
You guys are so great and love your out looks on life and age.Fayte, very well said girl!!! Love your zest for life!!!
Solane Star 
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BlueRoamer
Knowflake Posts: 3944
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted November 09, 2005 05:18 PM
Hi Sue, I'm not used to living somewhere that gets this little sunlight! (Boston) I'm sure you're used to it up there in ireland, I guess people just drink beer instead of getting sunlight eh?IP: Logged |
Iqhunk
Knowflake Posts: 2132
From: Chennai
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted November 10, 2005 11:10 AM
Future_UnCertain wrote:
<<and when we do, all he wants to do is watch TV>>
I think I need to have a Man to Man talk with him, you know tell him about the birds and bees....ROFL!!!This is ridiculous. If I were God, I would have made a commandment "Thou shalt make love to your wife 5 times a day" [And would also have equipped men accordingly, right now our endocrine system is not mathematically designed for more than twice a day. Spoilsport genetic creators!] Cut the cable connection. TV is such a wrecker of happiness. Hmmm, you put on 15 pounds and are not overweight, meaning you put the weight on the right places and you look yummy instead of like those pencil inspired FTV models.
And if he still wants to watch tv instead, then get a Tantra book and demand that you boh try it out. He might give up TV. Enjoyment and joie du vivre are the key to youthfulness.
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Iqhunk
Knowflake Posts: 2132
From: Chennai
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted November 10, 2005 11:12 AM
<<Fayte, you're an amazing woman>>
She sure is 
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fayte.m
Knowflake Posts: 9809
From: Still out looking for Schrödinger's cat. fayte1954@hotmail.com
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted November 10, 2005 11:28 AM
Iqhunk! Solane Star! future_uncertain!
Thanks guys! I am flattered! I just be me..the best me I can. I think a good thing to remember..is not to compare yourself too much with others. Be YOU. Be the best YOU. Learn to know YOU.
And the hardest part...LEARN TO LOVE YOU!Iqhunk! You and I agree 100% on this!
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Cut the cable connection. TV is such a wrecker of happiness. Only had television for a few scattered times in my 51 years. I doubt if my TV viewing time would add up to a years worth in total. Gave it up totally except for movies I buy or rent about 10 years ago.
WE have here...
No antenna or cable. Drives folks crazy because the house we bought has a 65 foot tall or more antenna tower and we had the antenna and leads and cables removed. I had the cable guys cut our line at the road pole. They thought I was a freak.
Not much radio either. It sits for months gathering dust. Or gets used to play old music or channeling session cassettes. Ah..Future-uncertain...
WAS a contortionist! Perhaps I will be one again! But with the neck...no more back rolls or flips!
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sue g
Knowflake Posts: 8591
From: former land of the leprechaun
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 10, 2005 11:42 AM
Hey BRThe Irish are a nation of alcoholics....not all of course...but one thing I do love is the way they celebrate life, singing, music, dancing.....huge part of the culture......I love going out for the craic.....its mighty for sure !!!!! So I suppose the weather is compensated by the fun here.......    x x x x IP: Logged |
future_uncertain
Knowflake Posts: 2681
From: ohio
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted November 10, 2005 01:50 PM
Not to get all mushy, but you guys have really helped my attitude. I've felt much better these last few days.I forgot to mention... he doesn't watch TV alone. He loves for me to sit with him and enjoy as well. And we do. Just takes the place of other things sometimes. I don't want to keep us away from the original topic any longer, but I wanted to say that the way I worded things made it sound like he totally ignores me, which he doesn't do. This is his way of bonding. IP: Logged |
Iqhunk
Knowflake Posts: 2132
From: Chennai
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted November 10, 2005 02:14 PM
Now dont make excuses for your man
You girls are really a bit extra on the sugar n spice and all things nice, are'nt you? Just have more physical bonding, thats all I am suggesting. Th more the merrier.
It will also help with the fitness and is 100% certain to stop that feeling of getting old. Have you heard of Mae West?
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sue g
Knowflake Posts: 8591
From: former land of the leprechaun
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 10, 2005 07:10 PM
Hey FutureDidnt you take my advice yet and turn that bloody tv off and you know..................?????????????
xxxx
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sue g
Knowflake Posts: 8591
From: former land of the leprechaun
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 10, 2005 07:39 PM
Mae West indeed Iq..."come up and see me sometime".....wasnt she a Leo.....??Well I awoke my younger man this morning at 4am to give him some loving......to me its worth going around the next day looking like a zombie......hahaha I was with a female friend tonight and said to her that I feel more sexually liberated and more sexually active of late than I did for a long time.....getting old is a myth for some........I am really coming into myself now (excuse the pun hahaha) at aged 47. I just hope my 36 year old hubbie can take the pace.........or I might be advertising for a 26 year old.......any offers....LOL........  xxx IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer
Knowflake Posts: 3944
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted November 10, 2005 09:35 PM
I'm only 23 !!IP: Logged |
sue g
Knowflake Posts: 8591
From: former land of the leprechaun
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 11, 2005 03:55 AM
That is close enough BR......are you up for it (I could always have the op.....what do yer say)? love to you xxx IP: Logged |
Iqhunk
Knowflake Posts: 2132
From: Chennai
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted November 11, 2005 05:53 AM
<<Well I awoke my younger man this morning at 4am to give him some loving>>
No wonder he is still in love with you. You have the characteristics of a perfect wife!
Or maybe that is a Scorpio woman trait. If the man is loyal, she will always keep him happy. I saw a movie starring Dennis Quaid, called "In Good Company". It is about the age factor, generation gap etc. The young MBA asks him how he managed a successful marriage [including being a dad again at 51 with his wife of almost 20 years].
He says "Find the girl with whom you can happily live with even in a foxhole. Then whenever you are out of the foxhole, keep the dick in your pants". Simplest formuala.Speaking of Mae West. Here are some quotes:
He who hesitates is a damned fool. His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork. I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it. Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet. Too much of a good thing is wonderful.
Mae West You're never too old to become younger. And look how gorgeous she is, well into her 40s.  Obviously, she is a Leo
17th August 1893.
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fayte.m
Knowflake Posts: 9809
From: Still out looking for Schrödinger's cat. fayte1954@hotmail.com
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted November 11, 2005 11:58 AM
Iqhunk!
You said:
Now dont make excuses for your man
You girls are really a bit extra on the sugar n spice and all things nice, are'nt you? Just have more physical bonding, thats all I am suggesting. Th more the merrier.
It will also help with the fitness and is 100% certain to stop that feeling of getting old. Have you heard of Mae West? Ha ha! Me sugar and spice!???
Excuse? No way!
No way!
And Mae West!
Very cool woman!
I have written about her on another hread! I will find it!
Really interesting woman!
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Philbird
Knowflake Posts: 3396
From: Here, there and everywhere.
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted November 11, 2005 12:10 PM
Well I avoided this topic until I saw sueg's 4 am wake up call! That's when I'm in the mood! I rub, cuddle, tickle, even massage the boys with my tongue. NOTHING!!!!!
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cancerrg
Knowflake Posts: 2668
From:
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted November 11, 2005 12:16 PM
quote:
. I just hope my 36 year old hubbie can take the pace.........or I might be advertising for a 26 year old.......any offers....LOL...
can u wait for a year or two ,sue, before u put that advertisement !
btw, a question for all of u ,
iqhunksaid:I am in favor of a 16-17 year old male marrying a 23-24 year old girl. This could be one heck of a happy marriage. The young boy wont be scattered, will be guided, will be successful in life, and the girl will have a smashing sex life with no reason to stray and no insecurity in her man.
and sue says ,in marriage a man and woman should be equal . so how do u corealte both . if u agree with iq , then the relation will become an unequal one as the woman would be guiding the man thus in a sense making the man , a bit weaker than herself . ( personally,i dont have any problem in her guiding though , i normally ask for advices from any one)
although the ideal situation should be where both the man and the woman complement eachother rather than one being dependent on the other , isn't it ?
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Iqhunk
Knowflake Posts: 2132
From: Chennai
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted November 12, 2005 12:25 PM
Philbird, I find it very hard to believe that a male is unresponsive at 4 AM. 3 to 4 AM, this is the time for wild, raw, uninhibited, animal passion. The logic is simple, both auras have mingled in the short sleep till that point and the etheric bodies have already made love, thus enhancing the physical quality of sex.
Maybe the govt is putting too much fluoride in your country's drinking water... ROFL!
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BlueTopaz124
Knowflake Posts: 1382
From: Portland, OR
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted November 12, 2005 01:36 PM
Sue...you know what? My personal feeling is that when people make comments like that, is it's only from their perspective/attitude and reflects their way of thinking and isn't actually what's going on. No one but you and your hubby know what's between you and 16 years certainly tells a lot! (they're just jealous) I have a co-worker who is attractive but never has a man (and I wonder why and know I am being judgemental here, but part of it is her attitude, she is very negative)Just keep on doing what you're doing, which is obviously something right! Laura On topic: I'm sometimes scared of getting old, the health issues is mainly what scares me. I'm very healthy now, but seeing my father after he had a stroke two years ago that has him bedridden makes me really really want to care more about my health/body and I've ALWAYS been super conscientious about it! I was thinking the same thing, too fayte!! wow a contortionist!!!! you're an amazing person. If Mae West were still alive, she would be 112! She certainly did look good in her 40's and those photos were before there was Photoshop! IP: Logged |
sue g
Knowflake Posts: 8591
From: former land of the leprechaun
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted November 12, 2005 01:45 PM
Hey Blue TopazWhat a positive thing to hear....thanks very much girl...you seem to be bang on the nail. Love to you Sue xxxx IP: Logged |
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