~ Short and Sweet ~

I have so much I could say, and no doubt will in the coming weeks.  Might even share some pictures of my Frankenstein like chest.  Yeah, you know, those nah sayers.  Pttuuee much more important things to worry about in life.

I did want to come by real quick and thank everyone for the support, well wishes, and love.  It's appreciated.  So very much appreciated.  The short of it....  I went to my sisters on Halloween to get pics of Bug and Gage.... a sweet pirate and pretty guesome skeleton.  A HillBilly was there along with the green giant and Elvis.  Yes I swear this was all BEFORE going to the hospital. 

I left somewhat early thinking I would work on the pictures and post, but I just didn't feel right.  Indigestion.  I burped and got relief so nothing out of the ordinary to think it wasn't.  Not right then.  It just got worse and different things hurt.  I told my sister she needed to take me to ER, something was very very wrong. 

Things went rather quickly from there.  Nothing like showing up saying you feel like you're having a heart attack and your heart beat is over 150 a minute.  Many many tests, and it was determined by the enzimes that I infact had a heart attack.  We thought it would be as simple as a stint being put in.  Not my luck.  I had triple bypass and to be very frank and honest I am very lucky to be here today.

My Dr's were great.  My heart surgeon, one of the best.  When he came out after surgery and met with my family he asked by show of hands who smoked.  Some raised their hands, and he stated 'good, you'll keep me in business.'   Some may not find that funny but I do.  Straight forward and to the point.  And so very true.

I remember bits and pieces and will elaborate more at a later time, but let me tell you I don't know what I did so good to deserve a son like I have, but damn straight I am lucky.  He stood up and batted the ball out of the park.  I will always remember the look on his face, the tears, and him telling me 'Mom, I still need you.'  That will keep me plowing forward and changing the things I need to change.

Love you all, and again thank you so much for all the support and love you've shown.  It's gonna be awhile and I am taking it easy.............. rest assured YOU WILL see those halloween shots... and some comparisons between the new and old camera.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh and one more thing...  I came back on line this weekend to over 500 pieces of mail.  A ton just got deleted, so if you sent something that needed a reply please email again.   One mail I did see though was from Vish....   they did get my journal over here.  I have the link but have not really gone to see what actually came and what didn't.  All in do time.

Hugs
~d

~ A Few Pictures & A Few Words ~

 

LOL, ok so those that know me may be saying a few words?  I do promise this is the last entry of tonite.  If you haven't seen the others, feel free to click on the 'home' link at the bottom.  The entire blog will reopen and you can see all the entries.  :::giggle::: if you dare.

More pictures from my outing the other day.  I can't help myself, I want to share.  I was so pleased with the shots I can't stop putting them up.  Forgive me if you're bored. 

 

Not sure about this one.  Did I lose the percpective of the ledge hanging out just off the side of the ridge?  I liked the green there with the touch of red and all the different colors in the background. 

 

Another view of the same falls.  I really do wish I climbed down to get a shot from that angle.  :(  Oh well. 

So.. a few words....

It may sound like a bit of a rant, but I don't mean it to.  Just getting a few things out there... good, bad, or indifferent. 

My disappointment in Blogger is not because I feel they should make my journal move.  There are so many out there with the same issues.  All I'm asking is for a direct answer to questions asked, an honest answer.  Will I leave blogger and go to one of the other free blog sites?  Maybe.  I've not decided yet.  I have a ton of emotions and thoughts running through my head I can't decide at this moment.   In some way it depends on them (AOL and Blogger).  Can they grow some knads and answer?  Can they fix the issues?  I've decided if they'd just answer I may just delete all my tag requests and snags and then try migrating again.  My fear is it still won't go and then I've hacked my journal only to find they found a fix.   Deleting those entries will take time and time is something that is running out.

For those of you emailing asking where my tags are...  they'll be around.  I would like to think you are here for more then just that.  :::shaking my head::: but I guess I know better. 

I've seen lots of mails and lots of entries on the way comments have gone down.  Of course they have.  Everyone is trying to get their new homes decorated.  Trying to figure out google reader or dashboard.  Some are spending countless hours of their computer time trying to get their journals to migrate over here.  Don't fret.  Continue to visit your readers, leave a comment, start to follow them, leave your url in the comment, you'll be found and before long you'll get the comments.  I learned long ago that there are some who will not comment unless you comment on their blog.  Sometimes it's that, sometimes it's content, sometimes it is a time issue.  Make the rounds and give it some time.  Hell, if everyone that followed us, commented on each entry we did we'd be drowning.. or would that be we'd be happy?  :)  I'd never expect that to happen .....   Just have fun and do your thing.  Comments will follow.

K.... 'nuff on all that.  Comment with your opinion if you'd like or if you have time.  This week is going to be a bit crazy.  Wedding plans and such.  Lots of late work meetings, a hockey game, and yes trying again to migrate.  In the meantime I will be around as much as time allows.  Know I'm thinking of all of you and hoping things are well.

Hugs

~d