The Shed 17

a reply to: jacygirl

Will do my friend. I am going out Wednesday as far as I know and can check it out. Hugs!

Just turned on the news to see Anaheim in flames !
1500 homes and structures destroyed at least 1 dead.

Thoughts and prayers to all our brothers and sisters in SoCal ... stay safe.

a reply to: jacygirl

Nice to see you back Jace !
Long time !

Hope you have seen the worst and are now seeing some sunshine ! Health and happiness sent your way ! 😊✌

a reply to: Timely

OMG, how tragic!!!!

a reply to: Timely

Aww thank you Timely, it's wonderful to see you again!!

Not quite in the sunshine yet but have adjusted my attitude to a more positive one. Time to put on the big girl pants and deal with whatever's coming.

How's life been treating you?


P.S. Night Star...thanks for that last pic you posted...the encouragement is appreciated.

a reply to: jacygirl

There is always someone worse off.
As some old timers say ...

"As long as you have your health" !

😎

a reply to: jacygirl

I thought you would appreciate the pic as well as others right now.

Timely/Dave has been popping in, but not as often. Hope you are ok Timely.
And...where is Gordi and Martin and Bird and JustMike and...oh wait, let me check the bushes.

originally posted by: Timely
a reply to: jacygirl

There is always someone worse off.
As some old timers say ...

"As long as you have your health" !

😎

Only our bodies are old. Jacy and I discussed that on the phone earlier.

a reply to: jacygirl

Good eve dear lady, 'twas but a little fun. I was supposed to phone my brother but I had no idea what to say. Time does that to ya. He died a week last Saturday. (He hated me, don't worry I wasn't being cruel or vindictive!)

a reply to: jacygirl

Hope your pain is temporary.
Try surrounding yourself with positives ( easy said ! )
even if it is only the writings of people who have been through hell .. to emerge with meaning and purpose.

Whilst you are in pain, understandably positive is hard to do. So first things first I guess - try and find a way to leave pain behind. I wish I could give you the magic blue pill !

Chin up Jace, you hang in there knowing you have the shed in your corner ! 😘

originally posted by: LightSpeedDriver
a reply to: jacygirl

Good eve dear lady, 'twas but a little fun. I was supposed to phone my brother but I had no idea what to say. Time does that to ya. He died a week last Saturday. (He hated me, don't worry I wasn't being cruel or vindictive!)

Oh geez, Light...I'm so sorry.

Losing a family member that you weren't close to is hard (in a different way). I'm sorry that you think he hated you.

Are you doing okay? Do you have people to talk to?

originally posted by: Timely
a reply to: jacygirl


Chin up Jace, you hang in there knowing you have the shed in your corner ! 😘

Thank you hunny, I'm sorry. I got rid of my post.

I'm trying really hard (I promise) to be strong, and you guys have been wonderful. I'm still in a state of shock/panic so my emotions are cycling from laughing one minute then feeling anxiety and fear.

I do know that others are dealing with stuff that is overwhelming them so I hope if anyone is lurking that they will take the plunge and reach out to someone here. It really was such a relief when I finally made contact...I immediately felt less alone. I still want to be here for others too. We're all in this big boat together.

a reply to: jacygirl

I got nobody and nuthin' but I'm fairly used to that. I just wish I could have had a dog here, I missed him by a year and then his "new owner" dumped him. My recently deceased ex-girlfriend had a Red-Nosed Pitbull which needed a new home. Everybody loved that dog within 2 minutes of meeting him. He licked us all to death. I'm in temporary housing and am not allowed a pet unfortunately. (It's very hard to find Pitbulls a new owner! Their reputation and fear factor precede them, oft-times unjustified.)

Ups and downs, swings and roundabouts and a whole buncha nasty # in-between. I think they call it life and it can be quite sucky. Thankfully our domain here is free from marauders, morons and other unfriendly's!

a reply to: LightSpeedDriver

Wow, hunny...*hugs*...I hear you, loud and clear.

I am about to end up at the women's shelter and I will have to send my cat to the animal shelter. She has been abandoned twice and is at my side 24/7 now. It will kill my heart to make her go through that.
I too have nothing and no-one...but we both have the Shed Family.

I have been asked, "what can I do?" by friends here...and for me, the friendship/support/company is what I need. Could somebody set up a GoFundMe page for you? What do you see as the next step for you and what do you need to get there?

I have an appt. on Thursday to find out if I qualify for extra money from the gov't. For now I am waiting, but still have nowhere to go but the shelter.

I know that it's hard to know what to actually ask someone for, but maybe try to organize it in your head and figure out what would help you the most right now? If enough people network, things can happen.

I'm not alone...you're not alone. Trust me, it helps to know that.
Even if these people are in other countries, they are the best people to know.
Plus, it's The Shed. Everyone here still believes in magic.
*hugs*

P.S. Part of me is wanting to delete all this. I'm going to turn off the computer and watch a movie...hope I didn't get too personal. If you want/need to talk, send me a message. I'm older, maybe I can guide you a little? There are good people here who can help. A life can be rebuilt but you can't do it alone.

Light, Jacy gave you the best possible reply and it's true that you always have your Shed family/friends. We're actually real people who genuinely care about each other. They aren't just pretty words we throw onto the screen.

As you journey through life, know that you are never completely alone. Hold your sword high and battle forth with courage and strength that we will all help each other find.

a reply to: jacygirl

Skype calls? I've never used it before but it must be as interesting as calling 1-900-NITE-STAR.

Just joking around Night.

LIGHT - I'll try to be here more often if you need a guy to talk to.

originally posted by: LookingForABetterLife
a reply to: jacygirl

Skype calls? I've never used it before but it must be as interesting as calling 1-900-NITE-STAR.

Just joking around Night.

LIGHT - I'll try to be here more often if you need a guy to talk to.

Bahahaha!

a reply to: jacygirl

I'm trying really hard (I promise) to be strong, and you guys have been wonderful. I'm still in a state of shock/panic so my emotions are cycling from laughing one minute then feeling anxiety and fear.

What you are feeling are normal reactions to your situation. Stop deleting or thinking of deleting what you share. It could help others come forth to share their own struggles and that can only be a good thing. Right? Also, it is therapeutic for you. You are wonderful on so many levels and are loved and appreciated.