Adventures of Nursepam and sadie_mc

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Adventures of Nursepam and sadie_mc
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Sat, 10-23-2004 - 8:49am
Well I was going to hold off on my m-n-g recap until the pics got posted, b/c much of our trip involves visuals that would make it easier to explain with the pics. But here's a brief lowdown, and I'm sure nurse will have plenty to add...

I actually got lost on the way to pick Pam up. Yeah, been in Houston almost 20 years and I still get turned around! Pam called the house an hour after I was suppose to be there to make sure I was up, she talked to my mom for a second who figured I just got turned around (which I did) so she called my cell to make sure that's all it was. Finally found the hotel, asked the little girl behind the counter if she'd seen a dark-haired woman wandering around the lobby. She said "yes, you look similar. Are you family?" I said no, but then thought it would've been cuter to say "we're not related, but we are family" after hearing Court's and Kim's adventure at the post office.

Anyway, I found the nurse and loaded up the car and we were off! Well sort of. I needed a coffee since I was running on like 2 hours of sleep, and I already knew we were too late to beat rush hour traffic anyway so what the hell, we stopped at the first place I could find (IHop) and loaded up on caffeen. Then I got turned around again and ended up on the wrong freeway and had to sit through some heavy traffic, but at least it lead up back to I10 so that didn't set us back too much. Okay, then we were off!

Most of the car trip involved talking, talking, stoping at Waffle House, more talking, taking pics of scenery, talking, stoping at Waffle House, talking, more pics, talking, stoping for the night, giggling and wondering how many of you think we're scromping, talking, etc etc etc etc ya get the picture?

As we entered the mountain country my ears popped with the elevation, so I was hard of hearing during most of our stay in Va. And OMG! Even though I've been through that part of the country, the hills still managed to take my breath away! And it smelled so fresh and crisp - at one point during the trip I made a comment about how I love the smell of winter. Sooz, Lise, Kim, Court and Amanda all looked at me like I was crazy and said "this is winter to you?" Well, yeah...look at where I'm from! (just yesterday it was humid and 90 degrees). Oh, and God lead me & Pam into Lynchburg, and Pam actually has pictures to prove that too.

Anyway, getting into Lynchburg proved to be a challenge in itself once we lost God. We remained lost much of our time there, to the point where I was almost bawling and Kim had to come find us. Anyway, Kim and Pam have already done a good job with the details of the actual m-n-g activities, so I'll skip over to the drive home, which included more talking, more trips to the Waffle House (we even bought our mugs and got about 20 miles down the road b4 realizing that we left them at the diner and had to turn around to go get them), Pam hurt her back the morning we left so I ended up lifting her luggage from then on - and she had to remind me that her suitcases have the pull-out thingie to use as opposed to "being macho and carrying them around like that. Remeber, you're femme".....soooooooo, more talking, more stops for Pam to get asprin, more stops at Waffle House, etc etc etc.......

Except for the getting lost part and Pam hurting her back, I'd say we had a blast, and Pam was an excellent road buddie!




Edited 10/23/2004 10:30 am ET ET by sadie_mc

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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 9:51am
Hey rj,

There is nothing wrong with being single for a few years. It is a good way to really get to know yourself and do things you need to do for you. I was single for 4 years once.

It was really good for me. It was after my break up with my g/f of 8 years who I was with almost the whole time in the Navy.

I did occasionally date. I even went out with guys at times, (did not sleep with them.) Just had fun. And did not worry about falling in love. I think if you are honest when dating and tell the person you are just dating and not looking for a serious relationship that it is fair. Then all parties know what they are getting in to from the beginning.

I have some very nice friends now who I "dated" in the past. One of them is a guy named Art who is one of my best friends. We have been close since, wow, 12 years ago.

He was a booking agent for comedians. Since he could do his job from anywhere, he would go on the road with me most of the time so I would not have to travel alone. I have other guy friends from the comedy industry also and some guy friends who are musicians here in town. We all met through enternaiment her in the city.

You can meet people at the gym I am sure. I am maybe a bit old fashioned in believing that dating is healthy before getting into a real relationship. And dating does not mean you have to have sex.

Well I hope you get through this and try to enjoy your single time. It can be very nice.

Take care,

Hugs,

Laurie
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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 11:11am

Thanks Cat.

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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 11:13am

>the next thing we knew there was the Presidential Motorcade heading to St Louis with President Clinton.


Wow Laurie!

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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 11:42am
I had to take a break from business math. The compound interest problems are driving me mad.

Laurie, no offense dear, but we aren't living in the "Peter Pan" world.

I've been single since 1995. I've never had a girlfriend. I've not dated since 1989. Now, why haven't I dated? Well, I could have dated guys. But, dating a woman, well, I've got to get a date first. And, I cannot find one where I live. I was married for 6 years.

Now, as far as dating guys are concerned. You are speaking of playing with fire here. First off, I don't find guys romanically interesting. I know very few guys that want to just date me and never kiss or have sex. That dear would be a gay guy, not a straight one.

Yes, I've had more guys than I can list here since 1995 that have shown an interest in me, but none of them were just looking for friendship. I've had some from the Y who wanted to go out. But, once again, they aren't looking for just friendship. I actually hurt one guy very badly. He and I went out a couple of times. We went dutch ( I paid my way and he his way). When I wouldn't make the move to the next level, which was boyfriend/girlfriend kissy, kissy. He got a very bad attitude. For weeks at the Y, he gave me dirty looks and wouldn't speak. Finally, he changed his schedule to avoid me. I very rarely see him now. If I did, he wouldn't speak to me.

You can't play with someone's heart, you know. I could tell a guy at the Y that I'm gay. However, I live in an area that isn't too gay friendly. I live alone and do most of my outings (errands and stuff) alone. I don't want to put myself at risk. There are some guys in my area who have the mentality that if an attractive woman is gay, she's not be screwed good. I would fear putting myself at risk for that type of attitude. I don't need that type of crap.

Okay, I've got to get back to business math. In my opinion, if I were to date a guy, I would need to have the want to have sex and marry one someday. I think anything less is taking a chance of hurting the guy. And, it could be considered a selfish outlet on my part.

rj

rj

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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 12:13pm
No offense taken rj.

I see your point. I did mention though to be honest as far as you are not looking for a relationship.

But, in your position down there I agree with your insight.

Hope you get through the math.

Hugs,

Laurie
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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 5:56pm
CompUSA has the G5 Mac. Benchtop tests show that the G5 is the fastest processor on the market. I'm waiting for the G5 laptop IBook or PowerBook depending upon my budget.

Once you go Mac, you never go back...

LOL

rj

rj

Franco Harris of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 197

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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 8:36pm
I know I am drooling over the G5. Trust me, you want the PowerBook. Unless you know something I don't.

The G4 is awesome so I can't imagine what the G5 will be like. Did you see the prices on them at CompUSA?

That is where I got my other Macs.

So, as for budget, if you want an awesome computer you might but a G4 when the prices drop due to the G5. Then get a G5 when they come down more.

I use this PowerBook G4 for everything. I can have like 10 windows or things going on at once it just never seems to bog down or anything.

I really love the smaller of the Lap Tops because I like to take mine with me to keep things on my callendar and edit movies or video.

Mine came loaded with OS-X Panther and Ilife plus several other programs that I love.

It is the perfect computer!

Talk to you later,

Hugs,
Laurie

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