Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery to you!

Sending you love and prayers.

Agree with you, havingfun. We should all remember to enjoy. I strongly believe in the power of laughter. When your "sense of humor" is somehow impaired (or is elusive for whatever reason), or even if you get too busy, or if you forget how to find that which makes you smile, you really need to literally find a thing or things that brings joy. It's as vital as sunshine, in my opinion. And it's free.

There's youtube and puppies and children and...whatever you can get. Be greedy.

I don't knwo if any watch the durells of corfu, but april i think there was a statement that you could relate to. The circus came and they never smiled except when they were on stage. when one of kids commented, the performer said, we are eastern european smiles do not come naturally. if not forgive me. all should watch that show it is a gentle comedty.

It was my favorite book when I was a kid. I read several of his, but this one was the first that got me hooked

(I even wrote a letter to Mr. Darrell. I kinda hoped he's gonna invite me to his world-famous Zoo..I was crazily into animals back then.

then the last moment I freaked out and didn't send the letter))

so..I know about the show..it's on my list..I'm just a bit hesitant-what if it's worse than a book?

The book was great, and funny as hell, and dreamy, yes.

Yeah..where I'm from, you first need to establish contact. So to say. Some situation that can be superficial but still more than just passing by.

When I visited-many years later-I smiled to everyone and folks looked at me like I'm crazy, or laughing at them, or smth. So I had to reserve myself a bit.

After a contact established though, it's different. Can get pretty cordial pretty fast. Or not. Depends.

PS the song, it's about planning to live(c)

ETA as for animals- that didn't develop into career as I dreamed back then..but craziness persists -I've so many zoological species in my house decor it's a zoo, to a degree.

some of them are a bit weird..

there have been only a very few times in which the show matched the book. i have a rule, if i read the book, i do not watch the show. opposite is no problem. i broke the rule with harry and found that witches are no different, they still perform far greater in book form than film.

one of the worst is argh the one with the hobbits and gandalph. there are far more beautiful and kinda romantic scenes in the books than the movies, every one has been about war, war, war.

The Durrells of Corfu is an absolute delight. I've not read any of Gerald Durrells' writings, so can't compare to a book, but it seems to me that the casting is absolute perfection, and the cinematography is wonderful. I was sorry that last night was the season finale, because I've come to look SO forward to Sunday evening and "my" Durrells. I'm not one to easily get emotional watching a TV series, but the last scene between Louisa and Spiro just about had me sobbing.

I also enjoyed the Durrells of Corfu...But, watching it with a motherly eye, I had a big problem with her rotten, self-centered kids. :-/

LOVED the setting...oh how I would have adored living there....

Perhaps "My Brilliant Friend" might be another exception to the read-book-won't-watch-movie rule? Premiered last night on HBO and is exceptional. Gritty, but exceptional.

Penny, that's funny - I have a completely different take on the kids. I see them still finding their way, trying on for size to see what fits, and in that way they seem so very NORMAL to me. I have seen evidence (particularly in recent episodes) of their sensitive sides, undoubtedly nurtured into existence by Louisa herself. In my experience, that's so often how it really happens ... The kids may act out in certain ways, usually for a season, but they always come back to the heart of who and what they are eventually. I think we're seeing that in the Durrell children.

i agree ida. the children are somewhat spoiled, especially when they are so poor. but, I believe they are raized like forever on vacation. allowed to explore and be rediculous and never have to worry about school. for all that they seem to turning out fine. we just finished the most recent season i know of. they finished with the circus coming to town. I have not read any of the books on this one. i am not sure i was clear on that. but i love the colors and the vividness. if i were healthy we would be living there or somewhere like that. though a little colder.

We've been thinking of you, havingfun. You're in my thoughts daily :) Keep the positive thinking and don't let any negativity in there, okay?

I know how hard it is, but do try to do what makes you smile...No matter how small.

And don't forget to ask for help.

sooo lovely to hear your update! Keep up the good sruff- we are all pulling for you. Sweet!!!

I am so happy to hear things are looking better, having fun! I will hold you in my prayers for healing and strength, You are such a generous contributor to the forum. I hope you have people near you who are half as kind as you are. Sending you my warmest wishes for the holiday season.

Thinking about you havingfun!

havingfun, happened to come across this, had no clue you were not feeling so good.... sending many many good thoughts your way! I deal with a stupid chronic condition and being sick is no fun at all. Get well soon!!!!

Still on my mind havingfun...hope you're hanging in there and that all these good thoughts are bringing a smile :)

ok, almos tdone with my second? round of pneumonia. ok, don't think i am ready to come back yet. but i don't want any upsets yet on my part. hope every one is having a wonderful time! Love you all, I will hopefully be back soon.

Thank you so much for checking in! You are so sweet to think of us, despite being unwell. Sending you prayers and good wishes for full recovery.

Thanks for the update! Still sending get well prayers your way, take care of yourself

We miss you havingfun! It's just not the same here without you...

Struggling a minor bit myself, but it cheers me to see a post from you :)

Wishing you well!

Take good care. Glad to see the update.

Second round of pneumonia!? Holy mackerel. Continue to take good care.

Get well soon!

Groundhog says early spring? Hope you are healthy and enjoying it soon.

Just checking up on you havingfun....hope you continue to improve...

Hey there Fun!!!!! Love being sent your way, from SNOWY Fargo ND!

See “April’s finds” latest post...

thank you Sue..I was at loss as to how and where to write it..

I understand. I felt the need to go back through some of her posts after hearing the news, and found this one.

I am so sorry to hear this news. Thank you for letting us know, april. How horrible for her husband.

So very saddened.

Karen S.G - [Here you go[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/aprils-finds-thread-dsvw-vd~4913591?n=310)

Sorry to tell you but I felt the need to inform you, havingfun has enjoyed this site for years,this was her social life,because she was limited of going outside because of the medical issues she had. Sorry to inform you on 4/13/2019 @ 10pm havingfun passed away.
R.I.P.
Havingfun's Husband

I am so sorry to hear this. My sympathy to everyone.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

My sincere condolences, Havingfun's Husband. Your wife lived up to her screen name around here and will be missed by many. After learning of havingfun's passing, pennydesign started this dedicated thread.

Again so sorry for your loss havingfun's husband. She is missed.

It is very kind of you to post here to update us. I am so sorry for your loss.

Please accept my most sincere condolences, Havingfun's dear husband. Your wife brought kindness and great advice to us here. We miss her,

Thank you for letting us know Havingfun's Husband!! I'm sure you are not having fun right now. I share your loss, your wife was such a wonderful person and she will be missed by me. Her posts were some of the best as far as her writing style, you could tell she lived up to her name with joie de vive! I am SO SORRY for your loss! She was loved.

How thoughtful of you to take the time to let us know about Having Fun. She will be missed and I am sorry for your loss.

I’m so sorry to hear about Having Fun’s passing. I had no idea that she was unable to get out and it’s good to know that our little virtual family brought her some pleasure. Thank you for getting in touch. She will be fondly remembered.