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OT We have a saying...
We have a saying in Finland: Vanhuus ei tule yksin (old age does not
arrive alone). It means you have to be prepared for all the little 'friends' that come with old age - aches and pains, problems with your memory, absent-mindedness... Though I have to confess, I've always been absent-minded, even as a kid. When I packed for our trip to the island last Tuesday, I put the case with the USB modem into my bag. I did not open the case to check that the modem was in the case. I saw before my minds eye how I returned it to its case after I had tested it at home. On the island, I eagerly unpacked the case and opened it. I was excited to test how well it would work. The case was empty, except for the extra cable included. Apparently, I had *not* returned the modem to its case after testing it at home. So I've been without it since then. The rescue operation included my middle sister, who had my key and went to rummage in my stuff to find the modem, and my eldest sister, whose holidays started today and who brought the modem to the island when she arrived today. And it seems to be working fine. Oh, and the cats are loving to be on the island again. Caliban got himself too high up a tree the other day, but he eventually figured out how to get down again. He and Mir are slowly making friends with Emil, Mir's biological brother. And Caliban killed a vole the other night. I woke up to the sound of him throwing it around the floor. OK, I'll see how this message goes out. More later. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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Marina wrote:
We have a saying in Finland: Vanhuus ei tule yksin (old age does not arrive alone). It means you have to be prepared for all the little 'friends' that come with old age - aches and pains, problems with your memory, absent-mindedness... Though I have to confess, I've always been absent-minded, even as a kid. When I packed for our trip to the island last Tuesday, I put the case with the USB modem into my bag. I did not open the case to check that the modem was in the case. I saw before my minds eye how I returned it to its case after I had tested it at home. On the island, I eagerly unpacked the case and opened it. I was excited to test how well it would work. The case was empty, except for the extra cable included. Apparently, I had *not* returned the modem to its case after testing it at home. So I've been without it since then. The rescue operation included my middle sister, who had my key and went to rummage in my stuff to find the modem, and my eldest sister, whose holidays started today and who brought the modem to the island when she arrived today. And it seems to be working fine. Oh, and the cats are loving to be on the island again. Caliban got himself too high up a tree the other day, but he eventually figured out how to get down again. He and Mir are slowly making friends with Emil, Mir's biological brother. And Caliban killed a vole the other night. I woke up to the sound of him throwing it around the floor. OK, I'll see how this message goes out. More later. I'm glad you're enjoying your holiday, I had wondered why hadn't poted before. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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On Jul 14, 9:18*am, Marina wrote:
On the island, I eagerly unpacked the case and opened it. I was excited to test how well it would work. The case was empty, except for the extra cable included. Doh! at home. So I've been without it since then. The rescue operation included my middle sister, who had my key and went to rummage in my stuff to find the modem, and my eldest sister, whose holidays started today and who brought the modem to the island when she arrived today. Yay for the sisters!!! how to get down again. He and Mir are slowly making friends with Emil, Mir's biological brother. And Caliban killed a vole the other night. I woke up to the sound of him throwing it around the floor. OK, I'll see how this message goes out. More later. I'm glad the kids are enjoying their holiday as well. We read you loud and clear! Cheers. Victor |
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I like your saying from Finland. I have decided that the fool who talked
about "the golden years" must have been all of 21 and rich! "Marina" wrote in message ... We have a saying in Finland: Vanhuus ei tule yksin (old age does not arrive alone). It means you have to be prepared for all the little 'friends' that come with old age - aches and pains, problems with your memory, absent-mindedness... Though I have to confess, I've always been absent-minded, even as a kid. When I packed for our trip to the island last Tuesday, I put the case with the USB modem into my bag. I did not open the case to check that the modem was in the case. I saw before my minds eye how I returned it to its case after I had tested it at home. On the island, I eagerly unpacked the case and opened it. I was excited to test how well it would work. The case was empty, except for the extra cable included. Apparently, I had *not* returned the modem to its case after testing it at home. So I've been without it since then. The rescue operation included my middle sister, who had my key and went to rummage in my stuff to find the modem, and my eldest sister, whose holidays started today and who brought the modem to the island when she arrived today. And it seems to be working fine. Oh, and the cats are loving to be on the island again. Caliban got himself too high up a tree the other day, but he eventually figured out how to get down again. He and Mir are slowly making friends with Emil, Mir's biological brother. And Caliban killed a vole the other night. I woke up to the sound of him throwing it around the floor. OK, I'll see how this message goes out. More later. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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Marina wrote:
Apparently, I had *not* returned the modem to its case after testing it at home. So I've been without it since then. Oops! The rescue operation included my middle sister, who had my key and went to rummage in my stuff to find the modem, and my eldest sister, whose holidays started today and who brought the modem to the island when she arrived today. It sounds like you will certainly not be aging alone - you've got sisters coming along and helping you out! Oh, and the cats are loving to be on the island again. Caliban got himself too high up a tree the other day, but he eventually figured out how to get down again. He and Mir are slowly making friends with Emil, Mir's biological brother. That's new, isn't it? Hasn't he had conflict with Emil in past years? And Caliban killed a vole the other night. I woke up to the sound of him throwing it around the floor. Charming! (I woke up to the sound of Roxy barfing. I think I'd prefer that to your wake-up call!) -- Joyce ^..^ (To email me, remove the X's from my user name.) |
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Granby wrote: I like your saying from Finland. I have decided that the fool who talked about "the golden years" must have been all of 21 and rich! Indeed! The idea of "being retired" sounds great when you're a young wage-slave - especially if you don't particularly LIKE what you do for a living - but unless you have really GOOD "retirement benefits", it not only means curtailed physical abilities, but curtailed income, too! |
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Jofirey wrote:
We caught Jake at his new past time a few evenings ago. I'd guess he would call it dog fishing. He sprawls on one arm of the sofa with one sharp tipped paw hanging over. It is right next to a fairly narrow walkway in and out of the family room. And the perfect spot to reach out and snag Kayla when no one is paying attention. Having been snagged a few times, Kayla is reluctant to leave the room. What a little sneak! I can just see him lying in wait. -- Joyce ^..^ (To email me, remove the X's from my user name.) |
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wrote in message ... Jofirey wrote: We caught Jake at his new past time a few evenings ago. I'd guess he would call it dog fishing. He sprawls on one arm of the sofa with one sharp tipped paw hanging over. It is right next to a fairly narrow walkway in and out of the family room. And the perfect spot to reach out and snag Kayla when no one is paying attention. Having been snagged a few times, Kayla is reluctant to leave the room. What a little sneak! I can just see him lying in wait. -- And of course like most siblings, trying to slip it past us. I swear he gets the dog to chase him so Charlie will yell at her. I've watched him wait to get up on the counter until he's sure she's watching. Jo |
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