hornblower Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 So - some of you may remember me. I see some old, familiar names (& even some familiar avatars) & lots of new names. :)I'm back, to fill my heart & mind with some support & humor & laughs & to make me feel marginally less insane.It's first week of post-sec courses for my dd & it's been tough. I've been scrolling through the college board & already I feel better. I see this is a tough transition for many of us & our kids.I don't know how much time realistically I'll be able to spend here - but this weekend at least, I'll be around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Good to see you! I remember you. Didn't you vacuum as a hobby? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Wow! Hornblower! So great to see you back here! <squee!!!> :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Good memory Jean! Yup, vacuuming is still my hobby :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Welcome back! I remember you as well. You really cannot think of anything better to do than vacuuming? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Good memory Jean! Yup, vacuuming is still my hobby :lol: I remembered the vacuuming because it is so NOT my hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Welcome back! I remember you as well. You really cannot think of anything better to do than vacuuming? :) I have 3 large hairy dogs, a cat, fancy rats & allergies.... it became a necessity to drop all my other hobbies in favour of vacuuming :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Well, I was just getting ready to say that I (thought I) remembered that you did work with animal rescue. Correct? And, seeing the response you posted, I'm feeling pretty sure.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularMom Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hello! I remember you. I've been away from here for a long time too, and wandered back in earlier this summer. :) Good to see you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 :seeya: :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Howdy and welcome back! Yes, it's absolutely a major transition when our kids move on. You are totally normal in that aspect. There's a combo of pride and "what happened???" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hello! I was just thinking of you last night. My husband put on Horation Hornblower to watch last night for the first time in years and I sat there thinking their used to be someone on the WTM boards with that user name. I hadn't seen you post in a while (just realized) and was thinking I liked reading your post. Then get on this morning to see you are back! Welcome back! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 :seeya: Nice to see you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brehon Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hello, there! I remember you. Nice to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hey there! Great to see you again, hornblower! :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 :seeya:Good to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi Hornblower! I've been away for 5 or 6 weeks, and I see that this is a great weekend to jump back in! Glad to see you! There are quite a few of us here from years back, and I was about to post an invitation to everyone to be sure to invite any "oldtimers" they know IRL or that they are in touch with to be sure to make an appearance on October 1st. Some time ago, a few years I think, there was a big thread about having twice yearly pop-ins for those who love the boards but don't or can't hang out year round. I was going to see if we could get any traction on that. At the time Oct 1 and April 1 were the dates floated. I'll be starting a separate thread about it. So, tell us about your daughter's accomplishments and her choice of post-sec. Does she have a career path or interest chosen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi everyone,Halftime Hope - I love the idea of a pop-in! It would be nice to have a regular catch up & check in time! edited to remove a bunch of personal stuff.email me if you want to catch up again :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi Hornblower, I was gone for a couple years, as well. Had a total burn-out melt-down about three years ago. Couldn't face starting over homeschooling a first grader after getting the first two to high school. Put them all in school for a year, then (while the two olders stayed in high school in town) I homeschooled the little one half days for two years (public school half days). I feel much better now. :o) We just sent dd#1 off to college (hour and a half away), and brought dd#3 home full time. It's going really well. Ds changed to the local country high school, and he's much happier. Everyone is doing well, and I find myself back here on the board, remembering people, but not remembering what I remember about them. :o) It's probably an age thing. Anyway, it's good to see you. Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hello! It's nice to hear from you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Glad to see you back here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Good to see you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 :seeya: Welcome back...we missed ya! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 :seeya: :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Good to see you hear! I was off for a couple of years (and then lurked when I was on) after my dh died 3 years ago. I was insanely busy and it was hard to even be interested in homeschooling. We did push through though and it's been good to feel excited about homeschooling (and other things) again. Welcome back! To you too Suzanne in ABQ. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Welcome back! it is nice to see you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 So happy to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Hornblower, forward progress and bouncing back from a blow are most definitely success. :hurray: I do understand the sheer exhaustion of the hand-holding, the re-tooling, the sheer strength needed to pick oneself up and start over again every morning. Good for you both!! I hope her success snowballs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Yay! Hi again and welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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