Why not post more?

I feel the same way, even the other side is slow. Must be the time of year.

I am at the end of the semester, and I barely have time for anything right now.

I think spring fever has gotten everyone's attention.

We've been on three trips in the past 6 weeks, with another longer one coming up next month. So, my life has been crazy, to say the least. I pop in these days when I can. Many times, the new threads here already have 35 to 70 posts by the time I see them. Too late, IMO, to add anything worthwhile, so I don't.

It does seem slow. Could very well be the time of year. Honestly, political threads have been a turn off for me on this side. I know I don't have to read them. Even if I agreed with the majority I'm just so tired in general of hearing and seeing politics. The volume is only going to ramp up until election. It will probably continue afterwards for a while too.

I'm pregnant and have been very sick and tired (and ahem..grouchy if I'm honest). Finally starting to feel somewhat normal again. I've also been trying to limit my time on the computer in general. I do miss seeing projects and plan to visit more.

Sheeisback, congratulations on your pregnancy! Being sick and tired are good signs, although I know doesn't make it any easier to deal with. Best wishes to you!

Well my house is under water in Houston so I'm pretty busy right now. And will be for some time as we rip the house apart and start over. A bit depressing. Some already know I have posted on the kitchen table the escapades of my flooded life.

She's, congratulations!

Ravencajun, I am so sorry for your tragedy. I hope your long journey ahead goes smoothly and after the work is done you find you love your house even more than before.

I am in the mist of an addition and school breaks so with kids to entertain and keep away from construction now my GW time, which is usually during nap times, is limited. also we have had seven days of sunshine here in Ct so outside more now.

I'm here!

Shee! Congratulations!

Raven, oh dear. I'm so sorry.

Congrats Shee!

Ravencajun - I am so sorry to hear about your house.

Shee! Congratulations!!

Ravencajun, so sorry about the flooding! Hope your recovery goes smoothly and you'll be able to recover to an even better house than before.

I've been training for 2 half-marathons, now complete but it's been exhausting. Now keeping up with the spring garden chores and planting the veggie garden. Almost done, just mulching to do and a couple more things to plant. Oh, and going to grand-kids games keeps us on the road and out way too late. Spring is always busy!

I've been around but not commenting too often. I don't read politic threads, I don't watch morning tv so I don't have an opinion on staff changes, I don't get fillers and after reading those posts I spend too much time analyzing my skin and wishing I had the nerve to get fillers, and, as you point out, there haven't been as many topics posted so not as many places for me to comment. We must be in a lull, it seems to happen a few times a year.

I'm happy for Sheeisback and I'm sorry for ravencajun.

Raven, I am so sorry! Being "right next door" to you all in Texas, we've been hearing a lot about your flooding. I've been worried that some here might be in the middle of it. Sending prayers that your clean-up and forced reno go quickly and smoothly.

Raven I can not imagine, I am also sorry.

Congratulations Shee! Hope you start feeling better soon. When are you due?

Sorry to read that Raven, I had one hit my home and it was a nightmare so I feel for you. Yes, it's very depressing. Shee soooo happy for you and that you're starting to feel better. I've been really busy with helping others. My granddaughter is having a high risk pregnancy and has to be bedridden so I do as much as I can to make her time easier. I do love this side of the street as the conversations are fun.

Thanks I appreciate your sentiments. We pretty much lost everything. Will have to strip drywall to treat for mold and all floors except tile is ruined. We had just put in new laminate floors in 2 rooms. But now I am wiser and know to only use tiles here! And I was going to keep my kitchen cabinets but they are warping. I am just hopeful the flood insurance comes through and pays!

(((Raven)))

So sorry raven. That is awful. Sending you strong vibes that things go smoothly for you. Our homes are a comforting respite and when mother nature takes over, we realize just how strong we have to be. I hope you have help and that the insurance comes through for you. Hugs.

@sheeisback...Congratulations!!

Oh Raven you poor thing. I have been through floods and tornados too. You will get through it but it is so daunting. Please come back and post when you need to vent we are here for you!

congrates Shee I hope it clear sailing ahead for you! How exciting!

I'm so sorry, Raven. That's just heartbreaking.

Oh Raven, I'm so sorry! We're near Bear Creek Park and got the brunt of the rain but none in the house, it was mighty close though. I can only imagine how much stress and work this is going to be for you, from dealing with the insurance through the fixing up, I really feel so bad for you. :(

(((raven)))

Congratulations Sheila! What marvelous news, and I can't think of a better reason to be slightly grouchy. Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy and all the excitement that a new little life brings.

(((Raven))) the flooding is heartbreaking.

Raven - I'm so sorry. I can't imagine trying to deal with the loss of everything and trying to clean up and start over. I hope the process goes smooth and fast so you can get back to happier days.

Thanks everyone! I'm due in Sept. We'll be finding out very soon what we're having and I'll be starting on the nursery.

Yaya I'm sorry to read that about your granddaughter. That would be tough. I'm sure she really appreciates your extra help!

Thanks I appreciate your sentiments. We are just taking one day at a time. Pretty much everything must go. One way to get rid of baggage.

Raven, I too am so very sorry. I know people say these are "only things", but they comprise your home, and I know it must be just devastating to have had this happen.

Raven- so sorry- She- congrats! (it' s not me who is preggers miss Holly- Kay. I have seen where you mentioned your age and we are the same age........so ti would be quite a feat lol lol)

Raven -- I'm so sorry!

I had a friend (of 41 years) visit from California for over a week and she left Wednesday. She was my first houseguest here, so the weeks before her visit, I was busy preparing the guest room. I didn't come to the forums during her visit.

I'm beginning to work on the landscape. I planted my herb garden (pots and planters on the deck) yesterday. Today, I had a crew here creating a new garden bed out front to help provide privacy; they also cleaned up some areas for me.

Oh good grief. Sheila I apologize! Yes, at our age it sure would be national headlines.

Shee, congratulations to you!