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| Thu, 03-19-2009 - 1:44am |
but I thought I would check in and say 'hi'. That is, if anyone even remembers who I am.
How is everyone? I know I've missed lots and sadly, and I know I will never be able to get caught up. I did want everyone to know that I do think about you all quite often.
I've been here in CA for a year now. I can't even begin to describe how wonderful it is to be with Chris again. We are just so grateful. We are together as much as possible and plan to keep it that way. he has had to go out of town several times in the past two months (required classes as an appraiser) and the 'I miss yous' and 'I love yous' run rampant.
There is not whole lot to report on our house. Other than the fact, if you remember from last year, it was filthy, well it's now clean. That's about all though. Other than some simple remodeling basics like painting and a bit of flooring, we have done nothing. There is good reason for that though. Every cent we had (and quite a few borrowed pennies) are now invested in Ella Luna ~ Clothing for Women. After working at the clothing store in Mammoth last year I realized I was just as capable (and much more so than my former boss) of running a better shop. Lo and behold, Ella Luna was born, and we're now the owners of the only women's clothing boutique in Bishop, CA. I am the sole employee (well, Chris works for me every once in awhile) and even though there is no such thing as profit as of yet, it is keeping itself afloat. This is a situation I never ever pictured myself in, but I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of it.
Other news, I no longer have a vehicle. My truck was totaled Monday night. Yes, with me in it. I'll tell you what, you don't want to be in a car accident in a car without air bags. I'm fine, but banged up pretty good. It's interesting, just a few days before I saw an accident in town (Bishop) and posed the question 'how do people get in car accidents in a town as small as Bishop?'. Well, the answer to that is 'because 17 year olds without driver's licenses like to run stop signs'.
Our oldest dog Maddie is not doing well. We are going to have to make the sad decision soon to have her put to sleep. It's time and I know we are only putting it off for selfish reasons. We'll have to step up and do it soon. It's time. The other girls (Winnie, Luna and Ella) are all just fine.
There is a new niece, Whitney Carol, who we will rarely, if ever see. Our niece Avalon will be a year old next month and we have yet to met her. I've seen photos of her though and I still think it's crazy that my almost black-haired, black-eyed sister has a blond-haired, blue-eyed baby.
I don't guess there is a whole lot more to update you guys on. We're just very busy and still have satellite internet service (the only thing offered here). Don't let any one fool you when they say satellite is just as fast as high speed internet. I don't know how often I will be able to check in, but I promise to try to do so more often.
Donna, I am assuming you and John are as happy as ever.
Suzan, it seems I remember you having some qualms about your son's girlfriend. I hope that has situated itself.
Bunny, you've got some new grandbabies, don't you?
Rusty, Fran, CinCin, and anyone I have left out, I hope you are all well.

Andrea

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Our dear dear Andrea!
Hi Andrea - wow - its great to see you hear (waving wildly at you)
I'm so glad everything is going well for you.
Granny to Caleb and Scotia
OMG.......Andrea !!!........Soooooooo happy you dropped by to say hello & fill us in on your life !!!
How amazing, you having your own clothing store....what do you sell....a lil of everything.....very exciting !
Hi Andrea - great to see you and hear the exciting news about your business venture.
I remember you, Andrea, and it's good to hear from you.
What a beautiful name for your store! I'm sure, being the only one in town, it won't be long till you're raking in the profits!
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog, Maddie. The decision to let a beloved pet go is never easy.
And I know how banged up you can get in a car w/o air bags! In just a fairly minor rear-end collision I had a few years ago, the seat belt left such a bruise on me, I thought I'd broken a rib!
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Of course we remember you!
Wondered how you have been !
Happy to hear that mostly all is well with you now, Yay!
Sorry to hear about Maddie .. never an easy decision.
Hopefully you will do whatever is best for her.
Sorry to hear about the car accident too ::sigh::
TG you weren't seriously hurt, whew!
Sure hope we'll be able to see you here more often :)
Andrea....so great to see you!! you have been Missed!!
Glad to hear that you guys are well. Too cool on your own shop. Shoot for the stars girl...you can do it!!
Sorry to hear about maddie.
My last year...not good......
I am still sick and awaiting gallbladder surgers, hysterectomy and bladder lift. Some days i am not able to do much. Just have to sit and wait for a surgery date!
My step daughter is not talking to us again...sadly that means we don't see the grandkids. The boys are all doing well. Thomas the youngest grads this year.
My son greg and wife is desperatley trying to have a baby with two miscarrages now...sadly.
In january last year the youngest boys lost their dad. Not that they cared...they hated him and the things he did. Sadly his family is after everyone for money and to get their dads pension and pay the funeral they had(his family) sad. They won't answer their calls.
The dad died in june...to say the least my family and i don't speak.
Then grants family and their stuff. We have had enough of them too.
We are still in reno h!#$%, and will be for some time.
I bet the house looks nice and is really clean now. Do you trouble with the wildlife there??
So gald to hear from you. I had emailed a few times...but you must have changed your email.
good to hear from you again
HELLO !!!!
ANDREA!!!! I am so happy to see you!!! I have missed you LOTS as have others here also! You have been mentioned many times during your absence wondering if anyone had heard from you, wondering how you're doing, hoping you'd return!
Wow on the car wreck!! Thank God you're all right with "only" bruising! Darn on having to get a new vehicle as insurance never pays enough to help with that.
Wonderful on Ella Luna and I hope the business does very well! So nice being your own boss. I had my own business for 30+ years and loved the independence. Best of luck to you!
So happy to hear that you and Chris are still crazy about each other and doing well. Being in love is the very best feeling in all the world! My sweet John and I are doing very well also. Even though I loved being married from the start and love him dearly, it was a hard adjustment for me the first month or two as I had lived alone for 11 years, but it all clicked in one day and it's been grand ever since. Now I still need a bit of alone time sometimes and get that twice a
MADDIE!!!!
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