Three old ladies chatting

driftingcrane18 said:It’s not that I’m getting old—I really don't think I am—it's just that my sons keep asking why I even bother going back home to visit Arlington National Cemetery...

🤣...well, they aren't actually trying to lecture you... maybe just tell them you'll go whenever you feel like it.

Ashley Smith24 said:My dear "old-timers"! 🙂

I know I’m letting you all down—and honestly, it weighs on me—but (as some of you have already gathered) things just aren't clicking yet; it's too soon. It feels like I still have a thorn stuck in my heart that I can't quite pull out. Certain things require a reaction first—you have to let the body and time naturally work to expel that thorn.

Best regards, talk soon! 😘

Hey Rex Saurus, what's up? 🍿

Rachel Jones8 said:I’m extending an invitation to all the old-timers who wandered away from our beloved sub-forum to gather here and pick up right where we left off with our pleasant little chats.

Dear @Rachel Jones8/">@@Rachel Jones8, I truly appreciate your persistent efforts to round us all back up; you really are the quintessential digital friend. 🙂

Much like @Ashley Smith24/">@@Ashley Smith24, I find myself stuck in a bit of a funk—not directed at hanging out with you or Walmart, nor anyone in particular, but rather a general sense of apathy toward the forum itself. It feels as though a certain burnout regarding the platform happened to coincide with those technical headaches we had with the old PDF files... I can't quite put my finger on it.
All I know is that I'm just not ready yet.

I wish you and the group—both the regulars and the newcomers alike👍—a wonderful time in this new space 🙂, and perhaps I'll make an appearance once I've managed to reconnect with the old redhawk76!😉

redhawk76, nice signature👍🤣

Greetings, everyone. 👋
Larry Perez69👋 is quite the gentleman, isn't he?😍

By the way, I really enjoyed that post about the fifties and thirties.😳

redhawk76, hey 🙂

Hey everyone, 👋..are we talking about strikes now?

I’m just not built that way. I’d much rather swap out a fuse than pick up a knitting needle or a sewing kit—give me a screwdriver over any craft project any day. My favorite person used to sing this old folk song to me about a girl trying to sew on a machine, but let's just say we weren't exactly the picture-perfect housewives you see in those old commercials. 🙂

driftingcrane18 said:I’m just not built that way. I’d much rather swap out a blown fuse than pick up a sewing kit or knitting needles; honestly, give me a screwdriver over a needle any day. My favorite person used to sing this old folk song to me—something about a little girl at her sewing machine making a complete mess of things. To put it bluntly, not all us retirees are the picture-perfect housewives you see in commercials. 🙂

As long as she keeps the place clean, 🙂

Chloe Cooper10 said:The main thing is just having it clean when we🙂

You've got a point. Those knickknacks are just dust magnets anyway. Wash them, scrub them, iron everything... whatever. 🙂

driftingcrane18 said:Well, I’m just not built that way—I suppose you could say I've always been more of a hands-on type. I'd much rather grab a screwdriver and swap out a blown fuse than touch a knitting needle or anything related to sewing... Honestly, my favorite person used to sing this old folk tune to me—something about a little girl at her sewing machine who ended up making a real mess of things—if you'll excuse my language—but, well, let's just say not all of us retirees are the picture-perfect homemakers society expects us to be.. 🙂

It looks to me like you're quite the wonderful grandmother... though, I wonder, do you happen to have a Facebook account? (assuming you even know what that is, of course) ☕

Larry Perez69 said:You seem like a great lady... do you have Facebook? (if you even know what that is) ☕

...I'm a younger retiree. Between Facebook and the flu, I'll take the flu any day.

driftingcrane18 said:...I'm a younger retiree. If I had to choose between Facebook and the flu, I’d take the flu...

Even he hasn't heard of it; he just caught wind of it from a neighboring chat room.😬

redhawk76 said:Hey Rachel Jones8, thanks for being so persistent about getting us all back together. You really are the ultimate online friend, aren't you? 🙂

I’m still feeling pretty out of sorts, just like @saurus. It isn't even about hanging out with you or Vilma, or anyone in particular—it's more like I'm just over this whole forum right now. Maybe I've just hit a wall with the site, especially with all those glitches on that old PDF file... who knows?
All I know is, I’m just not ready yet.

So glad you reached out. 🙂
Honestly, I totally get where you're coming from. Lately, between everything going on and some of the vibes around here, I’ve been feeling pretty burnt out too. I haven't quit, but I'm definitely hanging back way more than I used to. Anyone else?
Of course you can't just flip a switch and go back to how things used to be... but hoping for something new and better? Yeah, we can definitely do that. 😉

To you and the whole crew—both the old guard and the new faces.👍I'm just looking to hang out and catch some good vibes at this new spot. Who's in? 🙂I might just jump in too once I catch up with old Špranja again!😉

I'm really looking forward to it.
Go find her, she’s probably in the kitchen... or maybe out in the garden. Come join us, we're waiting. 😁

driftingcrane18 said:Not my style. I’d much rather swap out a fuse myself—honestly, I'm better with a screwdriver than I am with a knitting needle or a sewing kit. Who needs all that?

Same here.