Thanks for checking in.  

I know it seems like a distraction, having a gabby teen in the house, but I have to tell you...it's kind of sad when they leave the nest for good and the place is all quiet and mortuary-like.  Enjoy every minute ya have with 'em.  They grow up fast.

I hate to admit it, but I'm kind of looking forward to grandchildren.  

Main thing is you're back, Immy! We missed a certain huge blue avatar. Ok...we missed you too. 

Immy....is it really you?  How dare you put a real life before a forum.

La vida loca!!!!!!

hey!...a blast from the not too distant past!

Thanks guys.....I love you!!!!! 

Sorry There were people here who thought I was becoming a hermit. Had to pull this crab out of its shell. Go figure. And they call themselves friends.....L OL

You're very lucky that you have local friends that are concerned.  Many of us know that when prolonged illness and/or disability strikes, one of the early things that happens is for friends, even longtime friends to withdraw or disappear.  As for me, thank God for my small family contacts and a couple of friends who really care.  The one thing though that I have discovered here at WC is that no matter how ill or disabled one is, they are accepted.  I truly appreciate the caring this community extends as I'm sure you do Immy.  But as you said, we must remain somewhat grounded.  We're happy you are back, it's always sad to see anyone leave even for a short while, so hang around kid, you always make us smile.

It's good to see you Immy.... all 5 foot bugger all of you

I've missed you around the threads and I'm jubilant that you've found your way in again.... seems the threat of blackmail if anybody considered locking the door behind you paid off.  

Loving your kids and sharing some time with them is not a crime. Its great to see you.

Ah, you guys make me blush!

Glad you are back Immy!!!   Next time, maybe yu could ask Ed, if it is ok to leave!!!

And he would have to take it to a panel...

Which would then have to vote if it merits a petition to the board...

The board would then have to consider if the petition contains enough signatories...

And if so, it would have to vote on the validity before taking it to the directors...

Who in turn would deliberate endlessly if they sign a bill to present to the forum legislature....

The legislature would then have to rewrite the bill to cornform with political speak before submitting it to Cabinet...

The Cabinet would then question if there are enough signatories to warrant passing the bill, thus referring it back to the legislature...

The legislature would then hand it on back down the line until it got back to Ed....

Ed would then, in his frustration, say: "Bugger going though all that again", and deny a leave of absence on the grounds of 'too much paperwork' and stuffing around.

What we can conclude from this is that it is better NOT to seek a leave of absence and just STAY.

LOL.. I never left! I just fell of the radar for a bit. It happens sometimes. Hee hee hee

Um, Immy, you're not supposed to be sitting on the radar... but on a chair in front of it, to keep an eye on who else is showing up on it. 

Hope you put a cold pack on to minimise the bruising. 

*Hint: the rather large blip at the bottom of your radar screen... that'd be me.  I am losing weight, tho*