What did you get for Christmas?

[Faith]

cast iron pans are great. We had to get rid of ours (wish we hadn't) they did go a home-chef that knew what's what with their use.

[Julia1996]

She must really like you.  Often cast iron pans are handed down in the family.  Well seasoned pans have a patina that works better than Teflon without all the poison.  I have 5 different sizes of skillets and 4 Dutch ovens.  I got them from my grandma. Love! Love! Love them!

Smiles, Jessica 💁‍♀️

I know. But I don't think she's happy with her daughter since she tried to get her to go into a home.

[Jessica]

I know. But I don't think she's happy with her daughter since she tried to get her to go into a home.

Well......that would do it.

[Laurie]

Isolation and tears. My doing.

[Jessica]

Isolation and tears. My doing.

On days like that, I'm glad for Susan's and the family we all have here.

((Hugging you)) Jess

[Roll]

Isolation and tears. My doing.

If I ever become a billionaire I'm putting it all in internet hug technology (real thing) and granting a free forever license to this forum. I say this a bit tongue in cheek, but I'm not really joking.  But in the meanwhile, ((**hug**)).

[Sarah_P]

Isolation and tears. My doing.

Sorry, this ((HUG)) was lost in the mail, so I'll just give it to you here!

[Laurie]

  Thank you folks but I really didn't mean to derail this thread. It was my doing precisely to avoid the Christmas cheer and wishes for a merry Christmas. One text did get through from my electrologist about 8:30pm on Christmas Day just as I was thinking I was going to make it without crying. One Merry Christmas and a "I am thinking of you" was all it took. I tried to hold them back but I couldn't the tears came.

  Now can we get back on topic?

Hugs,
  Laurie

[KathyLauren]

I got 2 cast iron cookbooks

Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages?   

[Sarah_P]

Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages?   

LOL! Well done Kathy. I'm just sad I didn't catch that one myself!

[Jessica]

  Now can we get back on topic?

Hugs,
  Laurie

Okay, my hon also got me matching panties and bra with candy canes on them.  She gave those to me privately. 

[Jessica]

Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages?   

Oh Kathy, that is hilarious!!

[Faith]

Now can we get back on topic?

back on topic ...

I ordered some internet hugs to pass around. They didn't come in, they are back-ordered.
It appears that someone broke into their warehouse and destroyed them

[Laurie]

I think I saw the perpetrator. He or she, was tall, green and ugly playing some sort of theme song...

[Michelle_P]

I got a new condo!  With a guest bedroom and bath for Laurie to stay in if she comes this way, and a second parking space for her truck. [emoji6]

(I'd been looking for a little while, and the Universe saw fit to drop this on me, the size and number of bedrooms I wanted, the larger kitchen I needed, at what I consider my ideal location downtown, and located three doors down from my leased apartment, same building and floor!  I took it, and closed four days before Christmas. As far as I am concerned, the Universe gave me one heck of a Christmas present.)


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[Julia1996]

  Thank you folks but I really didn't mean to derail this thread. It was my doing precisely to avoid the Christmas cheer and wishes for a merry Christmas. One text did get through from my electrologist about 8:30pm on Christmas Day just as I was thinking I was going to make it without crying. One Merry Christmas and a "I am thinking of you" was all it took. I tried to hold them back but I couldn't the tears came.

  Now can we get back on topic?

Hugs,
  Laurie

You didn't derail the thread Laurie. I'm interested in anything you want to share. I know some people get irate when they think their thread is derailing but I don't.  I like hearing anything people have to share. I don't care if it's on or off topic.

[Julia1996]

Don't your fingers get sore from turning the heavy pages?   

That's hilarious!  Once when the lady next door was telling me about her childhood she said they cooked on a wood burning stove. I asked her what kept the stove from burning up. She started laughing. I assumed a wood burning stove was made from wood. A blonde moment I guess. She thought it was hilarious. She has really interesting stories about her childhood and early life. I love hearing them.

[Jessica]

You didn't derail the thread Laurie. I'm interested in anything you want to share. I know some people get irate when they think their thread is derailing but I don't.  I like hearing anything people have to share. I don't care if it's on or off topic.

And Laurie, you weren't off topic.  Hopefully not, but I think considering what we all go through, you may not have had that gift exclusively.  Julia asked a question that everyone has an answer to and you gave an honest reply.  Just voicing it could have acted as a hug to another who is thinking "I'm not alone" after reading it.

[Laurie]

And Laurie, you weren't off topic.  Hopefully not, but I think considering what we all go through, you may not have had that gift exclusively.  Julia asked a question that everyone has an answer to and you gave an honest reply.  Just voicing it could have acted as a hug to another who is thinking "I'm not alone" after reading it.

  Jess,

  What you say is correct but I seriously hope there aren't others afflicted with this messed up feeling that make me so selfish in pushing those away that want to do nothing more than show that they care about me. I feel too flawed and wretched in my self loathing to feel worthy of accepting what I so desperately need. It's a catch 22... I want and need it but I cannot accept it. How can I accept love from others when I don't love myself?

Hugs,
  Laurie

[Julia1996]

  Jess,

  What you say is correct but I seriously there aren't others afflicted with this messed up feeling that make me so selfish in pushing those away that want to do nothing more that show that they care about me. I feel too flawed and wretched in my self loathing to feel worthy of accepting what I so desperately need. It a catch 22... I want and need it but I cannot accept it. How can I accept love from others when I don't love myself?

Hugs,
  Laurie

You're not flawed or wretched. You're one of the nicest people here. I remember when I first joined this site. You were the first one to greet me and you made me feel welcome. I've seen you do the same with a lot of others. You've also given myself and others kind and good advice. You're not selfish either. I'm sorry you're having a bad time right now.  But understand that all of us care about you. If you need to vent or rant that's fine. We've all been there and you're among friends here.
Big HUGS.