tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post7123656214877392845..comments2023-10-17T12:05:26.540+01:00Comments on Razor-blade of Life: EndingsZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-63863544398316170212013-06-09T23:46:28.125+01:002013-06-09T23:46:28.125+01:00No, of course, but at that time I felt that, 28 ye...No, of course, but at that time I felt that, 28 years after becoming a parent, I'd steered them all safely through to adulthood. And yes, it's wonderful to be looked after in my turn.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-40496896117994871882013-06-09T17:06:55.100+01:002013-06-09T17:06:55.100+01:00As I'm sure you know really bringing up a fami...As I'm sure you know really bringing up a family - and all it involves - does not stop at the age of 18.<br />Many, many years later the roles are reversed - if you are fortunate.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-64646022658808358152013-06-07T22:09:55.299+01:002013-06-07T22:09:55.299+01:00It went really well thank you, and thanks also for...It went really well thank you, and thanks also for understanding me, something that seems to be a rare thing in life - but not among blogfriends!<br /><br />And I understand you, Ann, and really sympathise with you and Mike. It will ease, though actually it's a feeling I've had, for no good reason, for many years already. I'm more of a worrier than is good for anyone.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-87072408947834380972013-06-07T22:09:46.657+01:002013-06-07T22:09:46.657+01:00I guess I know what you mean. I've done all so...I guess I know what you mean. I've done all sorts of interesting things in my life, and I don't feel there's any great objective still to be met. I'm just trundling along enjoying each day as it comes with no particular mission in mind.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-74752852902336952962013-06-07T21:55:29.090+01:002013-06-07T21:55:29.090+01:00Aren't buckets for keeping pigswill in or some...Aren't buckets for keeping pigswill in or something?<br /><br />Hope you managed to keep it together until after the auction.<br /><br />allotmentqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436822823840965550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-73752743871457583042013-06-07T20:43:00.180+01:002013-06-07T20:43:00.180+01:00Dear Zoe, I know just how you feel, I think. I'...Dear Zoe, I know just how you feel, I think. I've been living on a knife edge since Mike had his heart attack three months ago. I still wake in the night and make sure he's still breathing. I know that's not quite how you are feeling, but the similarity is that I can't see the future clearly at all. But then, who can. We never know what's ahead of us. Hope the sale goes well for you both,<br />Love Ann.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558857315748815249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-52290431283905554232013-06-07T20:11:19.768+01:002013-06-07T20:11:19.768+01:00Yes. If I had really wanted to do those other thin...Yes. If I had really wanted to do those other things then I would have managed to somehow. <br />And the family fun and drama keeps on happening. It seems unlikely but grandchildren can have children too.ElizTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-72190203073797943782013-06-07T20:02:49.293+01:002013-06-07T20:02:49.293+01:00All the best to Sage for the final auction. And th...All the best to Sage for the final auction. And though i m really far from that stage of life... i think it makes sense what u say.. and awesome of u to have done so much with ur life.. How do we knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997565750098001380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-28572506184001858382013-06-07T11:21:55.775+01:002013-06-07T11:21:55.775+01:00I totally understand where you're coming from....I totally understand where you're coming from.<br /><br />I'm in the process myself of helping unravel the life that's been keeping me together, getting ready for the next bit.<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to seeing you next week.<br /><br />It will be well darling.<br />xxxRoseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-6483851523010030572013-06-07T10:32:55.051+01:002013-06-07T10:32:55.051+01:00I know what you mean, and although I have a pang a...I know what you mean, and although I have a pang and a touch of empty-nestishness now that Robert is about to leave school, I can't help feeling relieved that I shan't have to be a taxi and a big bully when it comes to revision for much longer. My children became my main priority, above all other ambitions, when I had them. I just wanted to be able to say that I had done my best for them, because my own parents were actually pretty awful. So part of me is just looking for a bit of a break from having to be unpaid secretary, arbitrator etc. and I have no wish for a bucket list, other than to be free to travel a bit more. I see nothing wrong with drifting along gently through Life, if that's what suits you. My sister berates me for lack of ambition, she said that I am wasting my brains, but I love to learn new things, not necessarily use or do anything with that knowledge. I did an aptitude test when my son did one, and it said that I should be a scholar. At last I had an explanation for how I felt, I had never considered that as a possible career!janerowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295097968168916092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-35944845824440060752013-06-07T09:06:01.337+01:002013-06-07T09:06:01.337+01:00I think I understand what you mean but it isn'...I think I understand what you mean but it isn't something that troubles me much. I've never had much in the way of ambition and am usually happy to drift along with life and see what happens. From time to time, I do decide that there are things I want to do and, like BW, if possible I do them.<br /><br />Unlike a lot of British people, I think that change is good. I hope the auction goes well and that you find that you do enjoy this new phase in your life.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10600329429654831610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-10140015038584468092013-06-07T08:57:46.024+01:002013-06-07T08:57:46.024+01:00I get you. I've done the things I dreamed of d...I get you. I've done the things I dreamed of doing when i was very young. I've failed at some of them mind you, but I did them. What can I say ...except I am content with my life. Nothing else I particularly dream of doing and like Bluewitch, if I want to do something, and it's feasible, then I do it.<br /><br />I hope your auction is a success and very smooth and no shaky hands drop precious china.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257653410136495378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-90401717004111565192013-06-07T08:28:53.939+01:002013-06-07T08:28:53.939+01:00Yes, I totally understand what you mean. The bucke...Yes, I totally understand what you mean. The bucket list idea leaves me cold - anything I want to do, I do. Perhaps I've known too many people die too young.<br /><br />For me, that stage is about being confident in myself, for myself, and not needing external validation.<br /><br />Hope the last auction goes well, and to plan, and isn't too sad a day.<br /><br /> Blue Witchhttp://blue-witch.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-54160182426247279652013-06-07T07:25:27.704+01:002013-06-07T07:25:27.704+01:00Good luck to the Sage
His last auction stage
Will ...Good luck to the Sage<br />His last auction stage<br />Will be all the finer<br />For Lowestoft China<br /><br />I quite enjoy making to-do lists but only on a short term basis. Like "sorting out the garage".Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430706557035189147noreply@blogger.com