Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 4:41 pm
@Kas - I think your haiku might be off a tad. We lived in Texas for 5 years and I’m sure “y’all” has at least 3 syllables
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"Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
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Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:10 pm
The bonfire is now a smoking pile of ashes, the steel drums and guitars are silent. The dancing, the singing and the drinking, ... oh God the drinking ... are over. The sun creeps slowly over the waves as if hesitant to disturb those who slumber. But it needn't bother, for it finds only me to greet it. It has been a long time since I have seen the dawn ... ashore.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:15 pm
I am very thankful and encouraged by the warmth, friendliness and overall support and good nature given by members of this group. All of the people that I have had the pleasure to meet and interact with have been more than gracious and affable and I am very appreciative.
Back in November, I underwent knee replacement surgery that turned out to have unexpected complications. For 6 months I was very afraid that I was destined to be one of the 20% TKA recipients that would be left with chronic pain. Thankfully, the problem was finally identified and I am on the road to full recovery. Throughout the ordeal, my interactions with this group has provided the much needed social support and comraderie to see me through. Thank you to everyone!
Back in November, I underwent knee replacement surgery that turned out to have unexpected complications. For 6 months I was very afraid that I was destined to be one of the 20% TKA recipients that would be left with chronic pain. Thankfully, the problem was finally identified and I am on the road to full recovery. Throughout the ordeal, my interactions with this group has provided the much needed social support and comraderie to see me through. Thank you to everyone!
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:19 pm
Working the grid for this and the Gaffney here in Sedona. It’s rough, but somebody has to do it.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 5:21 pm
Ashore!
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 6:10 pm
Very late start, but Ashore!
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 6:39 pm
Ashore
Enjoyable meta challenge
Enjoyable meta challenge
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 6:48 pm
We are made better by your presence! Glad your complication has been resolved. Joint replacements can be wonderful, but sometimes they aren't. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!ship4u wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 5:15 pm I am very thankful and encouraged by the warmth, friendliness and overall support and good nature given by members of this group. All of the people that I have had the pleasure to meet and interact with have been more than gracious and affable and I am very appreciative.
Back in November, I underwent knee replacement surgery that turned out to have unexpected complications. For 6 months I was very afraid that I was destined to be one of the 20% TKA recipients that would be left with chronic pain. Thankfully, the problem was finally identified and I am on the road to full recovery. Throughout the ordeal, my interactions with this group has provided the much needed social support and comraderie to see me through. Thank you to everyone!
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 7:47 pm
No kneed to thank us. The pleasure is ours.ship4u wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 5:15 pm I am very thankful and encouraged by the warmth, friendliness and overall support and good nature given by members of this group. All of the people that I have had the pleasure to meet and interact with have been more than gracious and affable and I am very appreciative.
Back in November, I underwent knee replacement surgery that turned out to have unexpected complications. For 6 months I was very afraid that I was destined to be one of the 20% TKA recipients that would be left with chronic pain. Thankfully, the problem was finally identified and I am on the road to full recovery. Throughout the ordeal, my interactions with this group has provided the much needed social support and comraderie to see me through. Thank you to everyone!
Well, Dr. Tom is in Italy, so thought I’d try to sneak in a groaner on his behalf.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 8:12 pm
Finally ashore. This one was confusing for me; I was probably distracted by my weekend guest, pictured below. Thanks D&C again for the nudge.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 8:14 pm
Ashore! The Sedona vibe is working for me.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 8:42 pm
Well, I finally prevailed. But, I must say, I did not think it was as much an easy ride as others seem to have. In any event, enjoying volunteering with my son at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab Utah. If you’re an animal lover, it’s a must.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 8:58 pm
Thus far, I am still at sea. Last week, no problem. This week, I have a Gaffney block. It's like a mental block, only more irritating. Back to the old drawing board.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 9:08 pm
Finally on shore.
Too much driving since Thursday, and no time to have a Guinness.
Until now.
Too much driving since Thursday, and no time to have a Guinness.
Until now.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 10:15 pm
On shore again and it feels so good!
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 10:27 pm
Ashore!! Tough one for me.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 10:41 pm
I actually submitted an answer. which makes some sense, but everything looks half a bubble off. I don't know what part of the landscape that puts me on. Maybe I'm caught in the undertow.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 11:53 pm
Hear, hear! Wasn't so easy for me but the collective brain power on this board has become intimidating. Instead of solving metas, maybe we can find a cure for cancer!Jeremy Smith wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 1:44 am Ashore! Didn't think this was all that easy. Played kind of like a week 2.5 Gaffney for me. I'm surprised this is already page 6.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 7:43 am
Aha! Sunday morning cleared the fog and I made it to shore.
Re: "Make the Connection" - May 20, 2022
Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 8:22 am
Looks beautiful! My husband has been working with them to build an animal shelter locally.Susan Goldberg wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 8:42 pm Well, I finally prevailed. But, I must say, I did not think it was as much an easy ride as others seem to have. In any event, enjoying volunteering with my son at Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab Utah. If you’re an animal lover, it’s a must.