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Who's life - or part of their life- on this board would you most like to have and why?
For me:
I would like Stella's community of like minded people who use creativity more than money to create/do/make things happen. I like that she lives in a real /community/ of caring folks.
I would like Bae's deep and eclectic interests (but I'm too ADD to stick with anything very long).
I like Mrs M's contentment with her life and her choices (even though her choices are often different from mine).
I like Spartana's adventurous spirit.
Those are the first few that come to mind- I hope no one is offended if I didn't mention them. I admire pieces of most everyone's contributions.
decemberlov
9-19-12, 11:19am
Lol total dyslexia moment over here...i was thinking what Saturday night live cast members lives i would like to live.
Oh, boy, this is going to be a super-fun thread! Thanks for starting it, Herbgeek!
Going to consult with my inner-most thoughts for the next few minutes, over another cup of coffee, then I'll be back to post.
P.S. You made my day in mentioning me!
iris lily
9-19-12, 11:31am
Awakened Soul--her cottage, her garden. I'm there.
Loosechickens--I would like to try nomad life for a short time. I could probably do the nudie thing, too.
Spartana's ability to shun possessions and take off for adventure. And speaking of shunning possessions,
(cross out Fern) FAWN and her 100 things and her cute house.
iris lily
9-19-12, 11:33am
Lol total dyslexia moment over here...i was thinking what Saturday night live cast members lives i would like to live.
I had an Emily Latella moment last week at work.
I like Iris Lily's life with flower gardens and heritage houses.
I have always been fascinated with the glimpses we get of Lhamo's life.
Because my life is filled with all things home, I (at times) find myself longing for a taste of Catherine's and Spartana's jet-setting/travelling lifestyle. I also dream of what it would be like to have a profession (outside the home), so Early Morning and Domestic Goddess, come to mind in the way of that.
In the way of residing somewhere (other than where I do), Mira and IshbelRobertson, come to mind, as I have always had a love for the UK.
I also think about Loosechickens (a lot), and how she and her husband have nothing but freedom to do, freedom to see, and freedom to enjoy, all by way of of their very own accommodation.
But most of all, because I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many of you on the forum, I would LOVE to enjoy a taste of each and everyone of your lifestyles. :) What a magical dream that would be... to be able to walk in everyone's shoes and look outside from in, from your perspective and scape.
To add, I would love the opportunity to work alongside our very own Tussiemussies, and create a gardening work-of-art with her, and there's something about Rosemary, that makes me want to drop-in and spend time with her to learn a few more domesticities.
Of course, the list goes on...
Additionally, can everyone just imagine the fun tea-party we'd have if we could all get-together?
P.S. I also dream of what it would be like to be able to give-out hugs. There are so many members I know of on the forum that could use a warm hug, and I'm just the person to give them.
Stella's multi-generational home and fun neighborhood. (which goes against my Good Fences Make Good Neighbors inclinations)
OMG how could I forget Ishbel with her period house in Edinburgh! That would be fun!
Kally's island in British Columbia--I get the impression that it is sunnier than bae's island but I could be wrong about that. I must have sun! and so, can't say that I want to live there for long but a short stint would be ok. I think razz lives in Brit Columbia, too (?) and that's nice climate.
San Onofre Guy
9-19-12, 2:30pm
Be cautious don't let the grass is greener syndrome rule your life. But I have to admit much of many peoples lives sound interesting; Bae, Lindi, Chicken's, Billy Barebutt ( checking memories here), but at the same time I like having stability, my work, family. Not saying they don't, it is just that all of our lives are just that...our lives.
Sad Eyed Lady
9-19-12, 2:32pm
Lol total dyslexia moment over here...i was thinking what Saturday night live cast members lives i would like to live.
Me too! My first thought was Saturday Night Live person I would most be like or like to be like???lol!!
Sad Eyed Lady
9-19-12, 2:37pm
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I would like Stella's community of like minded people who use creativity more than money to create/do/make things happen. I like that she lives in a real /community/ of caring folks.
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Just based on this fact alone, I guess it would be Stella also. Lack of community and like minded/creative people is something I bemoan often. But, as Mrs. M has pointed out, I would love to get to know many of you and sample parts of your lives - especially loosechickens independence I think, after Stella's wonderful community.
I've wanted Loose Chickens' life for years now. Early retirement, RV living, nudism and California - here I come!
I wouldn't want to change anything about my life. I'm living the authentic life I want and I'm very happy doing so. I spent too much of my childhood and youth wishing I was someone else.
I hope everyone on SLN is just as happy with their lives and busy changing the parts they don't like.
That said, it's good to hear that the people on this forum can be an inspiration to others!
awakenedsoul
9-19-12, 7:42pm
This is a fun read. I don't really have a grasp on people's lives here. Seems like I always end up discussing budgets or why I don't have the patience to teach anymore. But, here's my hit on it:
I like Spartana's spirit and sense of humor. She also has a killer budget! (I was blown away by her numbers.) I don't have the patience for the yappy dog who barks all night in motels, though. I have enough trouble with my own terrior mix and my high strung German shepherd. (They don't understand that being a watchdog doesn't mean that you drive EVERYBODY away!)
I'm in sync with Iris Lily's posts. They give me a good laugh. I also would like to get my own irises to bloom again.
I enjoy hearing about Zoegirl's life in Australia. I used to teach yoga, so I admire her business side and that she's succeeding in this economy.
CathyA has a great connection with nature and a prolific garden. I think along the same lines as she does a lot of the time.
I admire Rob for sticking with it and finding a better paying job despite his health challenges.
SteveinMN seems to have a solid marriage and a wise viewpoint on life.
tussiemussies is warm and encouraging. She always sounds so sweet.
Zoegirl is kind and accepting. She makes the best of difficult situations.
rodeosweetheart is open and positive. She seems to have solid connections to her family and to the land.
Gregg is passionate about permaculture and growing his own food. (Which is also one of my goals.)
Stella always sounds grateful, positive, and grounded.
Frugalone is sensitive and caring.
Redfox is open to a different point of view than her own. (Which I greatly admire!)
These are just examples of the inspiration that comes to mind. I know there are more. I like reading posts about people who can live on less and be happy.
...I have enough trouble with my own terrior mix and my high strung German shepherd. (They don't understand that being a watchdog doesn't mean that you drive EVERYBODY away!)
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hmmm, I thought that you were dog-less as well as husband-less. This is less of a dream than I originally thought, haha!
In my alternate life I have no dogs and husband, just a very swell fat cat.
I have always been fascinated with the glimpses we get of Lhamo's life.
Ditto! And yours, bcz I happen to love your home island... Plus the forge... Plus the hounds.
Additionally, can everyone just imagine the fun tea-party we'd have if we could all get-together?
P.S. I also dream of what it would be like to be able to give-out hugs. There are so many members I know of on the forum that could use a warm hug, and I'm just the person to give them.
Mrs. M, you have the most generous spirit of anyone here!
Additionally, can everyone just imagine the fun tea-party we'd have if we could all get-together?
P.S. I also dream of what it would be like to be able to give-out hugs. There are so many members I know of on the forum that could use a warm hug, and I'm just the person to give them.
Hahaha! I'm a German from Scandinavia. Stand back. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/rpg/dwarf.gif
awakenedsoul
9-19-12, 10:39pm
hmmm, I thought that you were dog-less as well as husband-less. This is less of a dream than I originally thought, haha!
In my alternate life I have no dogs and husband, just a very swell fat cat.
That's funny. Well, it's hard to find a husband with these dogs. In the future I will get submissive dogs, like my last two. These are two dominant females. Both rescues. Both very intense.
I think you would like the garden, though. It's awesome.
Awakened Soul--her cottage, her garden. I'm there.
Loosechickens--I would like to try nomad life for a short time. I could probably do the nudie thing, too.
Spartana's ability to shun possessions and take off for adventure. And speaking of shunning possessions,
Fern and her 100 things and her cute house.
Damn it! That is FAWN and her cute house.
iris lily
9-19-12, 11:48pm
Damn it! That is FAWN and her cute house.
Where did I get "fern" anyway? She is a chatterbox in my neighborhood and is nothing like you!.
No offense, but I like my life better than anyone else's (the way it should be I think). If there is one person I most identify with though, it's Mighty Frugal from Toronto. I find myself in agreement with most of what she writes.
domestic goddess
9-20-12, 11:28am
Oh, let's do have a teaparty! I nominate Mrs. M as hostess, because I don't have enough matching anything to do it well, or enough things that even coordinate a bit.Or maybe Iris Lily would dazzle us with her collection of china. BTW, I like my tea with sugar and milk. I'll volunteer to bring eclairs, if you don't mind being experimented on a bit, because dd wants eclairs for her birthday, and I have to practice. They will taste good, but the first ones might look a bit funky.
There are parts I find enjoyable about the lives of so many here, but I could never really give up my life, my work and my family. Since I really believe I've found my "right livelihood", I sure wouldn't want to change that! I think it goes without saying that I could never leave my dgds, though there are other family members I might have to thnk about. I can think of at least one I would like to give to loose chickens, as my way of selling that person to the gypsies. I think she could whip him into shape, though. By and large I am content with most areas of my life, though, except for the never-ending housework. I do love that 5 seconds in the day when all the dishes are washed.
decemberlov
9-20-12, 11:32am
In the future I will get submissive dogs, like my last two. These are two dominant females. Both rescues. Both very intense.
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Sounds like my pitty girl, she is very intense, sweet as can be, but so damn intense and she was a rescue as well. We joke that she has ADD. She's calmed down some now that she's almost 4 but sadly I can't wait for her to be a lazy old lady...if that ever happens >8)
Mighty Frugal
9-20-12, 12:59pm
No offense, but I like my life better than anyone else's (the way it should be I think). If there is one person I most identify with though, it's Mighty Frugal from Toronto. I find myself in agreement with most of what she writes.
oh wow, I can't believe anyone even 'knows' me here. And isn't it odd that I had the exact thought you did when I saw this thread!
As in the non-virtual world, I like bits and pieces of everyone's life here. Or at least how they sound. Amazing how personalities come through in this medium. In my mind, I also have a visual of just about every regular contributor though I have no clue where those images come from.
Originally posted by Iris Lily.
Kally's island in British Columbia--I get the impression that it is sunnier than bae's island but I could be wrong about that.Nope, you aren't wrong about that, WAY more sun.
Originally posted by Lainey.
Mrs. M, you have the most generous spirit of anyone here! You are so sweet. (Thank you).
Hi everyone,I want to tell you a bit about my life -
I really enjoy the Simple Living Forum and find I like hearing about others' lives.
As for my own, I have much to be grateful for: my health care, including having an excellent doctor plus a care aide who comes here to make my dinner in the evenings, all covered under our wonderful health care, living well within my income from the government, (Old Age Pension, Canada Pension Plan and one pension for being a senior who rents), plenty for me to live on, my family members, being a proud 7th generation citizen of Canada from my greatgrandparents to my own greatgranddaughter, now 7 months old, my computer which I use all day into the late evening when I finally go to bed, living in a large apartment which I rent in a very safe and quiet area. Truly a fine life for me to enjoy.
Thanks, Mrs. M. Reading your posts always reminds me of summers at my grandmother's, some of my fondest memories. That was where I learned many of my frugal and home skills. Not cooking, though, although my aunt who lived there was the first to let me cook on a stove. Cooking I learned from observing my mom and largely on my own.
I wouldn't want to trade places with anyone but I'd love to sit down with this community for some tea!
Oh, let's do have a teaparty! I nominate Mrs. M as hostess, because I don't have enough matching anything to do it well, or enough things that even coordinate a bit.Or maybe Iris Lily would dazzle us with her collection of china. BTW, I like my tea with sugar and milk. I'll volunteer to bring eclairs, if you don't mind being experimented on a bit, because dd wants eclairs for her birthday, and I have to practice. They will taste good, but the first ones might look a bit funky.
There are parts I find enjoyable about the lives of so many here, but I could never really give up my life, my work and my family. Since I really believe I've found my "right livelihood", I sure wouldn't want to change that! I think it goes without saying that I could never leave my dgds, though there are other family members I might have to thnk about. I can think of at least one I would like to give to loose chickens, as my way of selling that person to the gypsies. I think she could whip him into shape, though. By and large I am content with most areas of my life, though, except for the never-ending housework. I do love that 5 seconds in the day when all the dishes are washed.
I will bring an assortment of teas. And some beer and ice cream for Lindi/She-Ra/Spartana.
Somebody needs to bring pet-treats, we have so many pet-lovers here.
And like others have said, I don't want anybody's life but my own. But, I would like to eat dinner at Bae's house and have IrisLily give me a tour of south St. Louis and have awakenedsoul start a CSA with delivery to my house. ;)
I'm also attracted to Kally's Canadian coastal community, and I feel some envy for anyone who is truly footloose.
awakenedsoul
9-21-12, 11:30am
Sounds like my pitty girl, she is very intense, sweet as can be, but so damn intense and she was a rescue as well. We joke that she has ADD. She's calmed down some now that she's almost 4 but sadly I can't wait for her to be a lazy old lady...if that ever happens >8)
I know how you feel. My shepherd mix has some pitbull in her, too. I'm guessing she's part Jack Russel and greyhound as well. I think she could have had a great career performing in a dog act. She's very comical, and plays frisbee like a professional. She's five now, and much better, but she still has her "episodes." (sigh.)
awakenedsoul
9-21-12, 11:34am
And like others have said, I don't want anybody's life but my own. But, I would like to eat dinner at Bae's house and have IrisLily give me a tour of south St. Louis and have awakenedsoul start a CSA with delivery to my house. ;)[/QUOTE]
Fawn,
You got it! There was a point when I had my ballet/yoga studio that I realized I could probably make more money selling my produce to my customers than selling lessons!
I wouldn't want to trade, either. It's funny to hear how the grass is greener when we don't really know how we'd feel in different circumstances.
catherine
9-21-12, 12:48pm
I've been holding off on answering this question because frankly, I didn't know how.. In general, what got me to this site, and what keeps me here is the camaraderie and the inspiration and you guys have all give me that. I think I'm most inspired by the "Extreme SL": such as Spartana and LooseChickens and HumboldtGirl. However, certainly the rest of you inspire me too, in many different ways. In general, we all share similar values. Even though Mrs-M said that she is interested in my jet-set life (hmm, not too simple a life--not sure how I feel about being the "escape from simple living" symbol), I am greatly inspired by her at-home life--but we are all coming from the same place within.
When I was first married I sucked up every episode of Little House on the Prairie. It reminded me of my simple summer life and how happy I was in my childhood/young adulthood keeping my elderly aunt company while she taught me how to sew in a house that was uninsulated, salty timber and which was the same in 1970 as it had been in 1910; where smells of Ivory Snow came from the enamel bowl with delicate laundry in it. Where we had a simple daily routine to the grocer and the baker and the farm stand. Where we ate blueberries and cream on the front porch in the morning and played cards at night. All of you guys are pieces of that life, which for me was what I've been trying to reclaim ever since then. So it's hard to say what part of each of your lives I'd want because it's all part of a big, beautiful mosaic.
So it's hard to say what part of each of your lives I'd want because it's all part of a big, beautiful mosaic.
+1
While it has its ups and downs, I'm pretty happy with my own life. But the little bits and pieces I see of people's different experience here are really inspiring. Things like:
The grounded and happy family lives so many seem to have (Stella and Mrs. M)
Strong senses of self-sufficiency and independent thinking (bae, Spartana, Zoebird, Loosechickens, Alan, Iris Lily)
The ability to keep it all together under very difficult financial circumstances (frugalone and Zoe Girl)
Living in great, supportive communities (Stella, Gregg)
And of course when I hear of your lovely little houses in rural areas or extremely walkable cities, I am endlessly jealous! I love my pie-in-the-sky apartment in its own way, but doesn't stop me from dreaming of another kind of life from time to time. Especially on days like today when the smoggy haze is so thick I can barely see past our porch railing. Yeah, the thing I envy most about your lives is probably the clean air you breathe! Especially those in the PNW. Nothing like remembering the smell of damp, moss-filtered air to make me miss home....
ToomuchStuff
9-22-12, 10:57am
I spent too much of my childhood and youth worrying that I was going to be like someone else.
I hope everyone on SLN is just as happy with their lives and busy changing the parts they don't like.
That said, it's good to hear that the people on this forum can be an inspiration to others!
I don't know anyone here well enough, and I don't find envy to be a good trait. My life, is what it is, and part of why I am here, is inspiration to change things I am unhappy with. I changed the above to what it should be in my case.
Originally posted by Domestic Goddess.
Oh, let's do have a teaparty! I nominate Mrs. M as hostessI accept! http://www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/forums/images/smilies/smiles/th_teasmileyf.gif
Originally posted by Domestic Goddess.
I'll volunteer to bring eclairsI'm holding you to it!
I'll bring the little bitty sandwiches in all kinds of configurations. No egg salad though, I hate eggs.
goldensmom
9-22-12, 1:04pm
Put me in the ‘happy with where I am and who I am category’. As an online community we really do not know each other but only the personas put forth on the forum. It is fun, however, to read the snapshots offered by members of their life choices, lifestyles and adventures; profitable and inspirational in the sharing of information and experiences. I don’t often think of what others have that I do not or what others are that I am not because as Popeye would say ‘I y’am what I y’am’. I heartily support the idea of an afternoon tea.
I'd like to trade places with JaneV3.0, who has it all figured out--her life runs brilliantly, like a finely-tuned instrument.
I'll bring the little bitty sandwiches in all kinds of configurations. No egg salad though, I hate eggs.
Please bring egg salad. I"ll eat them. I love egg salad! Way too much, sigh.
You might like fauxtato salad then--just like potato salad, substituting cooked cauliflower for potato. Had some with breakfast, in fact. I'll bring some to the party, along with a vat of Plantation Mint iced tea.
I'd like to trade places with JaneV3.0, who has it all figured out--her life runs brilliantly, like a finely-tuned instrument.
:D
OK, I'm bringing pears, cause I'm up to my eyeballs in pears!
Wouldn't trade my life with anyone. Nope, won't do it. I do like glimpses of others lives, and their ideas. Love love love all the sharp, funny, acerbic, brilliant..and humble minds on this forum. :)
:D
I know, it was pretty funny. I'd like that fauxtatoe salad as well.
I learned that what I REALLY like in potatoe salad is the onion, big chunks of it, in the dressing. Add a little potatoe and I'm fine, but I also love cauliflower.
Actually, I will bring the cauliflower. DH grows it in our garden but refuses to eat it.
Big chunks of Walla Walla sweet onion. Check. Chopped scallion on top.
LOL. I am enjoying this thread. I would love to have a tea party with all of you. I'd probably make some kind of dessert. Maybe in Minnesota potluck style I'd bring three desserts and call two of them "salad" so it sounded healthier. :)
I love my life, but I would like to do more traveling like LC and Spartana and I envy bae's homeschool and hobby budget. :)
I'm going to be a Debbie Downer here.
Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable about this thread? Its great to compliment people on qualities you like about them, but it leaves out alot of people, when put in this format. It sort of reminds me of junior high.
Am I the only one who feels a little uncomfortable about this thread?
I'm going to be a Debbie Downer here.
Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable about this thread? Its great to compliment people on qualities you like about them, but it leaves out alot of people, when put in this format. It sort of reminds me of junior high.
Am I the only one who feels a little uncomfortable about this thread?
Because some of us have more exciting/appealing lives than others? Nah, not really. It seems we're happy with our own lives for the most part, but find aspects of others' lives attractive as well. Now if someone had started a thread "Whose life would you not trade for yours with a gun to your head?" that would be something else. Anyone care to start one?. :devil:
LOL Jane........that's EXACTLY what I was going to suggest, but decided not to! :laff:
Originally posted by Herbgeek.
I'll bring the little bitty sandwiches in all kinds of configurations.Triangle-sliced ones, please! :) Love those!
Originally posted by Rosemary.
Thanks, Mrs. M. Reading your posts always reminds me of summers at my grandmother's, some of my fondest memories.Awww... thanks Rosemary. :) I'm guessing because of my old-fashionedness?
I'd bring three desserts and call two of them "salad" so it sounded healthier.
I'd bring vegetables in the guise of dessert to balance.
Mrs M - more just a feeling of things being comfortable than of old-fashionedness. Comfortable in the way things are when everything is just right and resources are being used well.
I'd bring vegetables in the guise of dessert to balance.
:)
Gardenarian
9-24-12, 2:32pm
I'm going to be a Debbie Downer here.
Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable about this thread? Its great to compliment people on qualities you like about them, but it leaves out alot of people, when put in this format. It sort of reminds me of junior high.
Am I the only one who feels a little uncomfortable about this thread?
Yes, CathyA, and thank you for bringing this up. I would like this board to be about inclusion, not exclusion. This thread could be alienating to many people. I also think it is not really in the spirit of the simple living philosophy.
goldensmom
9-24-12, 2:46pm
I'm going to be a Debbie Downer here.
Does anyone else feel a little uncomfortable about this thread? Its great to compliment people on qualities you like about them, but it leaves out alot of people, when put in this format. It sort of reminds me of junior high.
Am I the only one who feels a little uncomfortable about this thread?
Yes, CathyA, and thank you for bringing this up. I would like this board to be about inclusion, not exclusion. This thread could be alienating to many people. I also think it is not really in the spirit of the simple living philosophy.
Personally, I am not uncomfortable with the topic of this thread but agree that it could cause some to feel uncomfortable and left out and that is the opposite of community and not helpful.
I'm sorry that people feel uncomfortable, that certainly wasn't my intention. I'd delete the thread if I could.
ApatheticNoMore
9-24-12, 3:42pm
Kinda, what's the point I guess, you can't actually wave your magic wand and have someone elses life, heck in some cases THEY couldn't even necessarily repeat their own sucesses if they had their whole life to live over starting now! (non-repeatablilty), you can at best get ideas and maybe 10% or something might be something you could contemplate trying, daydream about, maybe do. I think people do that anyway just by reading about others lives. Maybe why I surpressed most impulse to reply to this thread.
Allow me be an optimist for a minute.
We have a tremendous number of members, most of whom, seldom (if ever at all), get involved with the day-to-day goings-ons of the site, so Re: those members, it would be next to impossible to distinguish their lives/happenings/attributes and relay them through an entry.
Next in line are those (members) who have active personal profiles (few may I say), however, for all those who don't have current, up-to-date personal profiles established, makes things equally difficult to reflect on their lives.
Lastly, aside from a select few, most participants lean towards a more private, less out there existence on the site, and that's OK, but because of the lack of information on members in this category, not seeing their names mentioned IMO simply implies that not much is known of them, so being able to accurately present them in accordance with the started thread would be futile.
JMTC (just my two cents). Weighing-in on the positive rather than the negative.
I will bring an assortment of teas. And some beer and ice cream for Lindi/She-Ra/Spartana.
Well I don't drink beer (yuck!) but if you take that ice cream and blend in some frozen fruit and Rum, I'll be joining you for sure. And it's healthly because there is fruit in it :devil:!
Well I do like my life but certainly know it's not for everyone and that many, many people would hate it (and no, I wouldn't be insulted if anyone said that to me). It's npot my "dream life" but close. If I didn't have my life I'd probably want Cathrines because she gets to spend alot of time in Vermont and I VERY fondly remember her cute little beach cottage on the Jersey shore that she spent along time at. And while I like the full time RV lifestyle in theory, and love to hear about the full time RVers here like Loose chickens, Laura and Sasha, etc... it isn't a lifestyle I would want for myself long term. Now Gary (AKA Simply Gib - who doesn't post here anymore alas) has a lifestyle I would really like. He ownes a great place in beautiful Grants Pass, Oregon where he spends about half of the year or so there (summers) but the other half of the year he travels. Often doing multi-month long self-contained bicycle tours (often to exotic places), or renting a place in some very cool towns for several months in winter, or staying in great little vacation rental cottages for a few weeks at a time in different places (he's in Vancover, Canada now), or travelling overseas to live in a quaint sea side fishing village in somewhere like South or Central America, learning the language and immesing himself in the culture, or just touring around and boondocking in his camper. He travels cheaply, but nicely, in a very minimalist style yet has a homebase to return to in a stunning part of the country. And he's retired and his girlfriend has the kind of job where she can take several months off a year to travel, and she can also work in different parts of the country for several months at a time (travelling physical therapist)! He gets the good life, gets the perfect partner for his lifestyle, and I'm just a tad bit jealous :-)!
I don't want anyone else's life, but I would like to drop by Stella's house to play with the children, and visit IrisLily's gardens and bulldogs, have tea with Mrs. M, listen to records with dado potato, try bae's wine, appreciate Fawn's bare spaces in her house, talk Primal/Paleo/Low carb with Jane and Zoebird, and meditate with xmac.
That's all. Well, no, really, there are many more. Once I stop to think, I can generate lots more....learn about raising chickens, kayaking, life in China...you know who you are.
Instead, I check in here to see what's new with folks and also to learn more about other folks. Plus there is always the off chance that someone else is checking in, too.
shadowmoss
10-5-12, 12:11pm
Probably listening in on Lindi and Gary while they kidded back and forth is what gave me some of the courage to head down here to Honduras when I was given the chance. I know that having read Gary's blog about his bicycle adventure that included part of Honduras, and he lived to tell about it, was a plus when I headed out.
I learn a lot about other people's realities by reading here. It is one reason I keep coming back.
Probably listening in on Lindi and Gary while they kidded back and forth is what gave me some of the courage to head down here to Honduras when I was given the chance. I know that having read Gary's blog about his bicycle adventure that included part of Honduras, and he lived to tell about it, was a plus when I headed out.
I learn a lot about other people's realities by reading here. It is one reason I keep coming back.
Oh we still kid back and forth - it's just that I seem to lose in the "Gloat Wars" nowadays with him. Paybacks are a .....!! :~)
If I was still working, I'd probably like to have your life Paula - I always liked living and working for long periods of time in different places around the world. I've always struggled with the 9 to 5 type jobs in the same place year after year so your life would be perfect for someone like me! Just about the time I start to get bored I can move on to some new and exciting job and place! Of course Float Ons life of living close to a lake so she can wake up and kayak right outside her door sounds good too.
The Storyteller
10-5-12, 1:15pm
bae
I would like fidgiegirl's ability to fix up her house in major ways.
I forgot to say, I'd love the party at Mrs. M's. I'll bring the guacamole and the pinion nuts.
fidgiegirl
10-6-12, 8:38pm
I would like fidgiegirl's ability to fix up her house in major ways.
Awwww :)
Larknm. I'm holding you to it! :) P.S. Don't forget to stop-by and grab Lhamo and Leslieann, and, and, and... So many I would love to have!
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