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Happy Fourth of July

jeanie33
  • By jeanie33
  • Posted July 1, 2009 at 10:01 pm · 20 replies
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There was a time -- I absolutely loved this time of year, we would body surf, make sand castles then watch the fireworks. All and all a perfect day. These days I avoid the sun, as a result I am no longer invited to picnics, barbecues. I used to go and try to find a place in the shade, truth is umbrellas don't offer me the kind of protection I need. So right now I am feeling a bit sorry for myself and all of the other sun avoiders.
Need to be grateful because I can sleep the night, and am breathing ok, just miss the old me...
Am signing this Wendy Whiner.

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ellj

Jeanie- Your feelings are perfectly understandable. We all have moments of wishing for those past brighter days. No energy for some of the grander celebrations we once attended. But those are all wonderful holiday memories I intend to think of on Saturday. Maybe think of ways for new memories. I plan to bake hubby a pie and sit outside with mosquito torches lit and listen to the (illegal) fireworks being set off around the neighborhood!
Take care!

Krumdawg

The 4th has a special meaning to me. I am looking for sun block 1,000,000 and if I ever find any I will share it with all of you. Guess I also wiill have to celebrate the 4th from indoors. But celebrate I will.

Nikkis

I too miss the times that I was able to get out in the sun and watch the parades, kids swimming or playing in the park, walking my dog, or just sitting out in the sun while we went camping. None of the above can I do again. Oh, I could if I wanted to be covered from head to toe with Zinc Oxide as my pcp told me to use. You can get it in several pretty colors and no one would know that it was you. But on the other side of the picture you can't get any sort of sun tan by using that.
Anyway, I hope that you will have a wonderful and safe July 4th. We are not only going to celebrate the 45h, for also our oldest birthday and his son's birthday.
Nikki

mrsbias

Jeanie33...don't even get me started....lol...I never believed in vampires...now I fell like one...always in a dark behind room and getting blood drawn....at least the vampires took blood...but anyway back to reality.....
I never have said this in my life.....I CAN'T WAIT FOR WINTER!!!!! I think Christmas is a better holiday for us...plus when it's cold EVERYBODY stays inside...not just us.....;)

jbrock

I'm feeling you Jeannie! I remember going to outdoor concerts and getting strap marks that lasted for 6 months or more! Now that's a feat for a girl like me! But yes we can celebrate other victories like breathing and being able to just live! Go ahead and whine girl! I do it from time to time myself!

mrsbias

I forgot to mention that the 4th of July is my Sarc anniversary...ain't that something!!!! 2years!!!

jeanie33

thank you all for your understanding comments --it will be a good day without the sun, and truth is lots of people make me uncomfortable.
Have fun tomorrow all!

jeanie33

KDawg --thanks for your thoughtfulness...yes, let me know when you find that sun block, I will be first in line to buy it.
j

jeanie33

Nikkis -- we use to put zinc oxide on our noses -some sort of status symbol I think, ah...guess we need to remember we are still here. thanks for your response.
j

jeanie33

as when vampire to another -- love the dark!

j

jeanie33

jbrock,
Thanks for reading my post, and you're right, life is good.

j

jeanie33

Mrsbias,
No congrats on your anniversary, let's think about you being healthy -- can't go in the sun much, but healthy!
That's what I wish for you and a happy 4th!
On second thought, congrats for going through everything you have been through. BUT still want you healthy...
jean

mrsbias

Jeanie33...thanks so much because I have been fighting...and congrads to you for going through the same thing...Have a GREAT one........

Krumdawg

By my photo you can tell I love the 4th and everything it stands for.

Jeanie33 I could not find that sun block for you yet. But I do have a thermal suit. Besides keeping the sun from your skin it will also protect you as walk thru a blast furnace. I know a little over kill right?

Krumdawg

mrsbias,

Sorry yo hear the 4th is your sarc anv. But try this on my birthday is the annivesary of my divorce. Happy and sad on the same day.

mrsbias

Krumdawg...now that's a bummer...yeah that sucks..I've been through one of them (divorce)...this is how I look at it.....whenever I got to the point I started feeling down I remembered why we actually got divorced....lol....that in itself made me rejoice....cause I was out of that situation (smile)....got to the point that anyone could have my ex along with the tylenol bottle.....(HEADACHE)!!!!!!!!!!!
But you have a good 4th of July...I'm gonna try my best to do the same. I have a baby in the Air Force that I'm sure will give me another reason to enjoy it!!!

rarity

Hey guys have a great 4th of July it is like our 1st of July only ours is from 1867 and you have had more years to get this partying down right. I have found the ultimate sun block unfortunately it is called indoors. I hope you guys and gals have a terrific vacation and every June 27 when I celebrate my divorce I do so with gusto marriage is a good institution but who the hell wants to live in an institution. ARGHHHHH.

exultant

...And I will be using the "ultimate sun block" by staying indoors... until I have to put my SPF 30+ and long sleeves and take something out to or off the grill in the 100+F Tejas heat. And yes I will be fatigued from the sun and all the good eats. :)

Yeah I know better but it is a small price to pay for violating the rules of being a "sarc vampire".

In or Out....Happy 4th to All of You!

jeanie33

Exultant --enjoy! am happy fireworks are for vampires.

A happy to you!

jeanie33

ellj,
Thank you for your kindness, I have had a wonderful day and it isn't over yet, fireworks are perfect for sarkies.
warm thoughts,
jean

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