Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Where and how are the oldie goldies? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hm. I don't know if I qualify as an oldie or goldie...but hi Remudamom! How ya' been? :seeya: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Peachy. How about you? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Pretty good. Not too much has changed here, lol. Still trucking along with the older while chasing the younger. I can't really call him the little anymore, he's giant now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 We've got three grand babies now and all kids have returned home to the ranch. Still drinking rum and riding. Mostly not at the same time but you know.... 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Do you still have the pony cart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) I have three pony cart setups now. Four ponies and three horses. Welsh, Arabs, Quarter horse and one mini who bites. Nine cats. (RIP Arya) . My dog Tick died, kids brought home a stray (Not My Dog). Are you still a cat herder?? Not actual cats I know...... Edited June 25, 2016 by Remudamom 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Might be getting back into homeschooling. Dil doesn't like to teach grammar age.... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 :seeya: It is so good to see you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hey Jean!! Fill me in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 So many horses! I wish I could see them. We've downgraded the animals to just chickens, but the menfolk in this house...yes, I'm still a cat herder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Men are lots more trouble than animals. I'm back into chickens. They are a hoot. We have one hen that sounds like an old woman laughing when she lays an egg. Makes me look every time! I put my chicken house in the front yard. Kids say "Mom, so redneck!!" Edited June 25, 2016 by Remudamom 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Dd is married and I have a grand baby boy who is six months old. I graduated my third and have only two years left with my youngest. Planning on retiring from homeschooling and going back into the workforce to shore up retirement savings. We went to Egypt this past Christmas, our rocket team with 4H took 2nd place in the nation out of 789 teams who began the competition. Eldest ds and I were in a car accident two years ago. We both have permanent disabilities, his worse than mine, but he had a very good freshman year of college. Glad to hear from you Remudamom! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Oh dear Faith! So sorry to hear about your accident. I'm glad college is going well. I bet you are really enjoying that grand son!! Isn't it the best to be a grandma? Egypt has to be cool. See any Arabian (horses) there?? Edited June 25, 2016 by Remudamom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I have three pony cart setups now. Four ponies and three horses. Welsh, Arabs, Quarter horse and one mini who bites. Nine cats. (RIP Arya) . My dog Tick died, kids brought home a stray (Not My Dog). Are you still a cat herder?? Not actual cats I know...... We've still got our stallion, two broodmares, two babies, three yearlings, one 2 year old, and one 4 year old who has been out in training under saddle and is ready to sell. Unfortunately, she's not the greatest in show quality (movement), so will need to find a lesson pony or trail/fun pony home. I'll admit there are times when I wonder if it's time to sell out with the ponies. If anyone asks now, there are none I wouldn't sell if the home were right. It's been a good life with them, but health issues are making it harder to keep up with what we used to do even with fewer here. I marvel that we used to have 28 at our high point with 4 - 6 babies per year. Life moves on. Then we still have 2 cats and 5 chickens keeping us company. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) I knew you would still be horsey!! I'm relieved I only have seven, and probably should sell the mini and one pony. They were both given to me last summer. Got the mini driving right away but the other was a six year old that had never been touched. What a pain. I'm glad I have the old pony for the grandkids though. While I did train the mini to pull myself I left the latest Arab to one of the boys. And bit my tongue constantly through training. Edited June 25, 2016 by Remudamom 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I thought of you just the other day, Remudamom! My young cousin lost her dad to hospital nastiness literally...when it came time to testify in court, she had a bunch of nerves. I told her to dab some rum behind her ears and go kick some donkey. :) She did and did. I keep a figurative bottle of rum on hand just for dabbing behind my ears. It does help you feel a little more like a pirate! Keep well and come back often! You are missed. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I've warned my boys that their kids will all expect ponies from a young age. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 Happy!!! I was just going to ask where you were. So sorry about your loss. So glad your cousin could get through it. Kick that butler!! If you think figurative rum helps you should try the real thing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hey Jean!! Fill me in!! I graduated my firstborn from homeschool high school a couple of weeks ago. He is excited to have been hired to do what he'd like to do after college - IT and electronics- part time while he's in school. He's also excited to be starting college in the fall. Lots of things all of a sudden coming together for him. Dd, ds and dh all ran a half marathon a week ago. We still have two dogs and one cat but now we've added one rabbit. Not much has changed with me. I cheer everyone else on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 We are down a horse here but up 2 boys. I had to out down Talley my trail horse last fall due to bladder cancer. We have our 25 year old Morab gelding and 5 year old spotted draft pony. 18 months ago we added now 12 year old foster son. 27 hours ago (yes, just yesterday) we added his 8 year old 1/2 brother. Theyay be with us very long term but their case is still in the court system. Oldest D's is volunteering 3 days a week at a regional school for the most severely impaired kids 3-26 in the county. I substitute teach there 2-3 days a week as well. The girls graduated in May. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) I Think I am an old timer. Good to see you. Edited because it wasn't a question. It is good to see you. :) Edited June 25, 2016 by Scarlett 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Audrey Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Oldie here, probably not too goldie, but I'm still around. Not for much longer, but that's the way things go. I hope you get a chance to get back into the homeschooling. Those have been the best years. :) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I am an old timer, from the old boards even, but I was on a break when you were probably the most active. I do remember you though! It's good to hear all is well with you. I WAS Anne in Ore. Now we live in the North State and have a restaurant. A totally different life than the one we had. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Still kicking. You should pop in more often. I cannot imagine what else could be as entertaining as the Hive??? Going for another degree because I got bored and like a challenge. :) Edited June 25, 2016 by Liz CA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 There you are!!! We have missed you biggie bunches!!! ::hugs Remudamom all over:: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I Think I am an old timer. Good to see you? Yes, you're definitely one of the old-timers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Remudamom! I've missed your posts so much. You could say in 2 sentences what takes me 4 paragraphs to write. And your two sentences would get the point across so much better, too. I always loved your quick wit and wry comments that cut to the heart of the matter. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 G'day I remember you and your posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi there! Changes here for sure. My Lyme kiddo is getting her port out after two years next month, progressing to herbals and finally getting physiotherapy to recondition her body once it is out. Youngest just finished first year at the awesome local tech school with high honors all 4 semesters. I went back to work part time almost a year ago. Really loving the paycheck. ;) Nice to see you here! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi! My oldest just finished college and landed a teaching position in NC. My second dd starts college this fall. I had put my 2 youngest boys in school last year. My ds16 will probably be heading to public high school this year. I'm hoping to start working part time to help out with college costs. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 :seeya: Another old-timer who's still here. I still have 11yo dd at home and am homeschooling her part-time; she'll be taking 3 classes at a private school. Ds1 will be a senior comp sci major this fall and just started a co-op job. Ds2 just grad high school and plans to be an art major. He's considered quite a few majors ranging from English to Comp Sci so we shall see how this all goes. Good to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 HI. I am a retired homeschooler now. My youngest will be in her second year of college this fall. My middle is married and finishing her college online. She is a senior. I am still around here visiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi! Remudamom! Am I an old-timer? I think so, but I don't know if you would remember me. My firstborn just finished her first year of college. Secondborn is entering 11th grade at a B&M private school. Youngest still homeschooling; rising to 6th grade next year. A lot of the "old" people don't come around much/at all anymore. Catwoman's husband had a liver transplant and she has been missing for months. Mrs. Mungo took a board break, along with her sister; I miss them. Wishbone Dawn - never see her anymore. Never see Impish anymore. MarianeNOVA - don't see her anymore. Heather in NC/Neverland - never see her anymore. Okay now I am sad. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 :hurray: So glad you dropped in, Remudamom :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel-in-CA Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hey, there. I always loved your horse posts, especially as my oldest did horse project in 4H and now, 15 years later, is a project leader and helping with arab foals and training 2 and 3yos along with taking girls to local shows. She's also adulting now -- has her BFA and a f/t job as a graphic artist/social media person. I have 2 in college (local state U and CC) living at home and am still homeschooling my bonus package who will be (eek) 8th grade next year. Looking at places with cheap housing on the western side of the rockies for retirement. And just started working p/t from home entering items for a thrift store run by a local women's shelter/recovery program. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Hi! Remudamom! Am I an old-timer? I think so, but I don't know if you would remember me. My firstborn just finished her first year of college. Secondborn is entering 11th grade at a B&M private school. Youngest still homeschooling; rising to 6th grade next year. A lot of the "old" people don't come around much/at all anymore. Catwoman's husband had a liver transplant and she has been missing for months. Mrs. Mungo took a board break, along with her sister; I miss them. Wishbone Dawn - never see her anymore. Never see Impish anymore. MarianeNOVA - don't see her anymore. Heather in NC/Neverland - never see her anymore. Okay now I am sad. Now I'm sad, too. I loved all of those posters! And Peela. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 A lot of the "old" people don't come around much/at all anymore. Catwoman's husband had a liver transplant and she has been missing for months. Mrs. Mungo took a board break, along with her sister; I miss them. Wishbone Dawn - never see her anymore. Never see Impish anymore. MarianeNOVA - don't see her anymore. Heather in NC/Neverland - never see her anymore. Okay now I am sad. Me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I am sad too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 :seeya: hi! Nice to see you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I am sad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 My Dd transitioned to high school well, had a pretty good run there, and is now studying the creative writing of poetry as a rising junior in college. DH and I are still working fulltime, I'm still volunteering for the board of a hunger nonprofit, and (drum roll) we bought a CABIN! in my favorite part of the mountains, about 2 1/2 years ago. I never dreamed of being able to do this, but the low interest rates and the fact that real estate dropped in half after the crash in 08-09 made it possible. I still can't believe it! We are enjoying it immensely. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 :seeya: Nice to see you! I'm in Italy (finally made it). My five are 16, 14, 12, 9, and 7 (numbers will change in the coming months to 17, 14, 13, 10 and 7). Still homeschooling. Our house is for sale at the moment, but in two weeks, we'll bail on the sale and go back to a rent/sale option. We aren't over priced, but aren't willing to go THAT low for a fast sale. The market in our area is just really slow right now (we're talking 5 homes sold in our county in May, and none in our area, 3 homes closed in June...really, really slow). My life is busier in Italy (more volunteer work to keep things going/fundraising to help offset higher costs of doing things). Kids are swimming. Life is mostly good :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I think I'm an old timer, too? I was forcibly retired from homeschooling two years ago when my son decided to graduate high school early. He has finished two years at a medium-sized private university 90 minutes from home, but decided this summer that he wants to: 1. change his major to one not offered at the school he was attending. 2. not live on campus any longer. 3. be closer to home so he has access to our kitchen and his garage workshop. So, we've spent the last couple of weeks setting up his transfer back to the local community college, where he'll finish up an associate's and a technical certificate, before (he hopes) transfering to the local state university campus for the rest of a BFA. The attractiveness of living at home is enhanced, of course, by proximity to the young woman he's been dating for most of the last year. But, since I like her a lot, I'm okay with that. My daughter moved to NYC the same summer my son graduated. She enrolled in the two-year, part-time program at the William Esper Studio, which she completed last month, and has been supporting herself with a combination of admin work, teaching and costumed character gigs. Now that she's finished the Esper program, she's working full-time at a dance studio and figuring out her next step. I went back to work part-time when my son started school and have bounced around a bit trying to find the right fit, employment-wise. About four months ago, I started working as a technology trainer with out county library, and I like it very much, So, the current plan is to stick there until retirement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 So good to "see" you! I'm so glad you are doing well! I'm up to 5 grandbabies now, and my military ones are back here and living about 15 minutes away! I now have my entire family within 25 minutes and I love it! My girls with kiddos are both planning to home school and I'm really excited about that. I love staying in the loop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hi. Good to see you. Where are the grandbaby pictures? We are doing good here. This year will be my final year of having an elementary school student. My 2 adult children moved out and are doing well. I miss not having them home. I am heading back to school hopefully this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hi and welcome back! I'm glad you pop in once in a while. I am definitely an old timer, although you would never know it by my post count. I've graduated 3, my ds is the same age as your triplets, and still have 4 more to go. Even though I have 6 more years of this homeschooling gig, I'm looking to the future. I've got 3 very part time jobs (working in a college bookstore, and tutoring 2 students separately), and I'm hoping to ramp up slowly as my kids continue to graduate. I thought about you the other day when I noticed the shoes piled up by the back door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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