Yes, I certainly do agree with Kay & Paula. I think once you see how other people live in different countries..even on other islands, you realize how wonderful our country is!! When we were in Curacao (sp) all the homes there had fences around them. I guess neighbors would steal from each other. The people there really had a rough time of it. We were told to always wear nice clothes when we went into Willemstad to shop. The natives on the islands didn't want to see us in shorts of bermudas, They wanted us to dress up in dresses & things which made the women look nice. I had brought clothes that I could wear on the island. The island is owned by the Dutch & the first thing I expected to see Blond, Blue-eyed men & women there. Instead there were all very beautiful black people. They were so slow in doing things & it's almost a charm that they exhibit Paul & I decided to stop at a KFC for a bite to eat. I had on a sundress & sandles. The woman who was working at KFC looked as though she was going to church. High spike heels, a beautiful dress. She was clean & you could tell that she took care of herself. The people on this island were some of the most hospitable group I have met in a very long time. I remember one day we ended up in this French Restaurant. We kept seeing girls going up & down stairs which lead in to the building. It turned out that their building was a brothel. The people over there called those places "Happy Houses". Before we left our hotel, my husband gave the maid who had done such a nice job of keeping our beds changed & made up every day. Plus, if we asked her for something..we found it waiting for us when we got back to our rooms. He gave the maid $10.00 & she started crying. I guess that was a fortune to her. ~J in AZ ----- Original Message ----- From: "*paula*" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > Hi Kay and all.... I'm warm but the snow is up over the tops of my boots! > I never crossed the big water - was always too afraid of that long of a > flight - but I had always dreamed of going to Africa. My travels took me > to the south = down as far as the Panama Canal (by merchant ship). We sure > do have it wonderful in the good ole U.S. of A. ;I've really enjoyed > reading all the adventures y'all have had. > > xoxoxo > ~~~: ) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jkaywojack" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:03:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > Hi freckle toes, missed your chats, glad to see you back. Are you keeping > warm in cornpone, IN? > > That potty experience in Mexico is one that I could certainly do without. > We just don't have any idea how fortunate we are in this country until you > hear about how the rest of the world lives. > > Kay > > > > In a message dated 01/14/10 08:46:06 Central Standard Time, > [email protected] writes: > brought > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Who knows, you just might make it there, yet. My pastor, in his new year's sermon, told us never to underestimate how our dreams could happen. He suggested that we all get passports because he felt that a lot of us would be going on missions trips this year. We had our passports renewed 2 years ago, so I'm ready when the right trip arises. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 19:47:29 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: My dream was to go to the Bandiagara Cliffs in south Mali which is in West Africa - this is where a tribe called the "Dogon" live still to this day. This particular tribe claims to be the .... hmmm,,,, what's the word I'm looking for,,,,, liason,,,, between "heaven" and earth. The people knew the star Sirius was a double star hundreds of years before modern science knew this. Anyhoo.... that's where I'd like to have gone. I'm lucky to make it to the grocery store now adays!! xoxoxo ~~~: ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "jkaywojack" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:35:25 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. Keep warm. What country in Africa do you want to visit? When I think of Africa I am reminded of one of John Wayne's movies, "Hatari", enjoyed that movie. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 19:30:31 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hi Kay and all.... I'm warm but the snow is up over the tops of my boots! I never crossed the big water - was always too afraid of that long of a flight - but I had always dreamed of going to Africa. My travels took me to the south = down as far as the Panama Canal (by merchant ship). We sure do have it wonderful in the good ole U.S. of A. ;I've really enjoyed reading all the adventures y'all have had. xoxoxo ~~~: ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "jkaywojack" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:03:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. Hi freckle toes, missed your chats, glad to see you back. Are you keeping warm in cornpone, IN? That potty experience in Mexico is one that I could certainly do without. We just don't have any idea how fortunate we are in this country until you hear about how the rest of the world lives. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 08:46:06 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: brought ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

What an interesting story about the Bible. I agree that the Biltmore House is worth seeing. we took our sons when they were young, have a picture of them standing by the lions in front of the house. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 19:36:28 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: This good old USA has much to offer the travelers who are able to get out and go. So many historical places, so much beatiful scenery, it never ends. I have been able to see much of it but not as much as I would like to see. never got to the new England states, Alaska or Hawaii. I have some favorite places that I would like to see again but know that I won't be able to do. I love Charleston, South Carolina. My paternal grandmother was born there .The old family homes were on Church Street and Atlantic Street, they are now on the list of homes in the tour, close to the Battery Park and the ocean. One of the homes is said to be haunted. Seems the great-grand parents kept a Bible on the table in the front hall for the use ofguests. They would take it to their room. In the morning they would look to take it back to the table, it would not be there because something had taken it and put it back on the table, no human hand had done it. I really like North Carolina, the scenery, the people, the food. Some of my ancestors lived there, the Lenoir family had a county named for them. The Biltmore House in Asheville is worth se Belle ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have friends who have been to Alaska twice and are planning to go again, said it was really great. The scenery is almost undescrible they say. I have seen travelogs and many pictures, wish I was able to go. Belle ----- Original Message ----- From: "jkaywojack" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Fwd: Travels.. > Worked with a lady who went on an Alaskan cruise, said it was wonderful, brought back lots and lots of pictures. She was already planning her second trip. > Kay > > > In a message dated 01/14/10 20:49:46 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > > > > 1st mg. out of high school.... brief....he was killed. 2nd came much later.... he was gay....lasted about a week! 3rd was a disaster. Have been married to 4th and final for almost 20 years. No more husbands for me! I'd like to see Alaska...have seen just about everything else in the US. But I'm not sure... maybe a cruise... I've heard the whales are magnificent. ~~~: ) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: "*paula*" <[email protected]>, [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:31:32 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > You to had a 1st and a 2nd marriage.You got to Panama,my my.That area could be interesting I would like to visit Panama. > Linda,our govenator declared our county a disaster area today > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > From: *paula* <[email protected]> > Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:17:29 +0000 (UTC) > To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > > Yello.... the furthest south I've been is Panama. I traveled a lot before I got married or I should say between my very short 1st marriage and my very short 2nd marriage. ~~~: ) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:50:45 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > Paula,you went south how far south?I've only been south down Mexico way.Just over the border to Tijuanna.I've wanted to check out Canada but never been.The cold scares me. > Linda,never been across the pond > ------Original Message------ > From: *paula* > Sender: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > ReplyTo: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > Sent: Jan 14, 2010 5:30 PM > > Hi Kay and all.... I'm warm but the snow is up over the tops of my boots! I never crossed the big water - was always too afraid of that long of a flight - but I had always dreamed of going to Africa. My travels took me to the south = down as far as the Panama Canal (by merchant ship). We sure do have it wonderful in the good ole U.S. of A. ;I've really enjoyed reading all the adventures y'all have had. > > xoxoxo > ~~~: ) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jkaywojack" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:03:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > Hi freckle toes, missed your chats, glad to see you back. Are you keeping warm in cornpone, IN? > > That potty experience in Mexico is one that I could certainly do without. We just don't have any idea how fortunate we are in this country until you hear about how the rest of the world lives. > > Kay > > > > In a message dated 01/14/10 08:46:06 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > brought > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Paula, I'm sure you have seen many things, been many places and certain things stick in your mind. They do with me. Have you been to the Grand Canyon at sunrise and watched the colors change as the sun comes up? Have you sat on a Pacific Coast beach and watched the sunset? Have you been to the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings near Durango, Colorado? Very interesting. Have you been to the French Quarter in New Orleans and eaten a praline sold by a street vendor? Had a cup of coffee that will let the spoon stand alone? Just some of the things I remember. Regards, Belle ----- Original Message ----- From: "*paula*" <[email protected]> To: "SOUTHERN CHAT" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 6:49 PM Subject: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Fwd: Travels.. > > > > > 1st mg. out of high school.... brief....he was killed. 2nd came much later.... he was gay....lasted about a week! 3rd was a disaster. Have been married to 4th and final for almost 20 years. No more husbands for me! I'd like to see Alaska...have seen just about everything else in the US. But I'm not sure... maybe a cruise... I've heard the whales are magnificent. ~~~: ) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: "*paula*" <[email protected]>, [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 8:31:32 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > You to had a 1st and a 2nd marriage.You got to Panama,my my.That area could be interesting I would like to visit Panama. > Linda,our govenator declared our county a disaster area today > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > From: *paula* <[email protected]> > Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:17:29 +0000 (UTC) > To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > > Yello.... the furthest south I've been is Panama. I traveled a lot before I got married or I should say between my very short 1st marriage and my very short 2nd marriage. ~~~: ) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 7:50:45 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > Paula,you went south how far south?I've only been south down Mexico way.Just over the border to Tijuanna.I've wanted to check out Canada but never been.The cold scares me. > Linda,never been across the pond > ------Original Message------ > From: *paula* > Sender: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > ReplyTo: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > Sent: Jan 14, 2010 5:30 PM > > Hi Kay and all.... I'm warm but the snow is up over the tops of my boots! I never crossed the big water - was always too afraid of that long of a flight - but I had always dreamed of going to Africa. My travels took me to the south = down as far as the Panama Canal (by merchant ship). We sure do have it wonderful in the good ole U.S. of A. ;I've really enjoyed reading all the adventures y'all have had. > > xoxoxo > ~~~: ) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jkaywojack" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:03:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > Hi freckle toes, missed your chats, glad to see you back. Are you keeping warm in cornpone, IN? > > That potty experience in Mexico is one that I could certainly do without. We just don't have any idea how fortunate we are in this country until you hear about how the rest of the world lives. > > Kay > > > > In a message dated 01/14/10 08:46:06 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > brought > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Keep warm. What country in Africa do you want to visit? When I think of Africa I am reminded of one of John Wayne's movies, "Hatari", enjoyed that movie. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 19:30:31 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Hi Kay and all.... I'm warm but the snow is up over the tops of my boots! I never crossed the big water - was always too afraid of that long of a flight - but I had always dreamed of going to Africa. My travels took me to the south = down as far as the Panama Canal (by merchant ship). We sure do have it wonderful in the good ole U.S. of A. ;I've really enjoyed reading all the adventures y'all have had. xoxoxo ~~~: ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "jkaywojack" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 2:03:53 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. Hi freckle toes, missed your chats, glad to see you back. Are you keeping warm in cornpone, IN? That potty experience in Mexico is one that I could certainly do without. We just don't have any idea how fortunate we are in this country until you hear about how the rest of the world lives. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 08:46:06 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: brought ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Glad all the tests so far are normal. Never heard of a "stand up" MRI. What does this entail? Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 18:19:14 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Thank you for your concern. I truly appreciate it. I've seen a neurologist and had an MRI of my head which showed I have a brain, but nothing abnormal. The EEG I had yesterday confirms the brain works and showed no abnormalities. Today I went to the surgeon who did both of my back surgeries. He x-rayed my whole spine, which showed there may be a problem in my neck, but not everything I am experiencing can be back related. In other words, no one knows why I'm falling. I will have another MRI - of my whole spine - probably next week. I am SO not a fan of MRIs! I have found a stand-up MRI which isn't nearly as bad as those tubes! It doesn't mean you have to stand up, but there is no tube. And it makes less noise! I never have anything simple...Kathi -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of busbys martins Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:04 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Kathi Again LINDA, is Kathi hurt? I was hoping and praying too..that she would have good news.Please tell her that I am thinking of her.She had wanted to get over here to the Parade, if they have it this weekend. Stella ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thank you for your concern. I truly appreciate it. I've seen a neurologist and had an MRI of my head which showed I have a brain, but nothing abnormal. The EEG I had yesterday confirms the brain works and showed no abnormalities. Today I went to the surgeon who did both of my back surgeries. He x-rayed my whole spine, which showed there may be a problem in my neck, but not everything I am experiencing can be back related. In other words, no one knows why I'm falling. I will have another MRI - of my whole spine - probably next week. I am SO not a fan of MRIs! I have found a stand-up MRI which isn't nearly as bad as those tubes! It doesn't mean you have to stand up, but there is no tube. And it makes less noise! I never have anything simple...Kathi -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of busbys martins Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 1:04 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Kathi Again LINDA, is Kathi hurt? I was hoping and praying too..that she would have good news.Please tell her that I am thinking of her.She had wanted to get over here to the Parade, if they have it this weekend. Stella ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This good old USA has much to offer the travelers who are able to get out and go. So many historical places, so much beatiful scenery, it never ends. I have been able to see much of it but not as much as I would like to see. never got to the new England states, Alaska or Hawaii. I have some favorite places that I would like to see again but know that I won't be able to do. I love Charleston, South Carolina. My paternal grandmother was born there .The old family homes were on Church Street and Atlantic Street, they are now on the list of homes in the tour, close to the Battery Park and the ocean. One of the homes is said to be haunted. Seems the great-grand parents kept a Bible on the table in the front hall for the use ofguests. They would take it to their room. In the morning they would look to take it back to the table, it would not be there because something had taken it and put it back on the table, no human hand had done it. I really like North Carolina, the scenery, the people, the food. Some of my ancestors lived there, the Lenoir family had a county named for them. The Biltmore House in Asheville is worth se Belle

hi Emma...and all... had to chuckle at the "hole" experience. I have seen such things and had similar experience. I was en route to Tampico, Mx. (taking a bus ride through Mexico) when the bus stopped for a potty/food break .... there actually were toilets but all were completely clogged with this, that, and the other.... the only paper was what locals brought with them for the purpose at hand. Having no recourse (in their minds) the very long sink was the only option..... and that was what they used.... women and children....old and young. Hey, gramma can't get up there - give her a boost!! I think the hole in the floor would have been an improvement over this. I went on back outside and found me a safe (if there was such a thing) spot for just a whizzer. That wasn't the worst place I ever had to potty in my travels..... ever use a communal potty house? egads!! As someone said: when in Rome.... but still....stinko! xoxoxo ~~~: ) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roses" <[email protected]> To: "southern-chat" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:06:12 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. Don't count on it. Emma > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:49:52 -0800 > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > Emma, > > That really is antiquated...I'm surprised they only had that. However, that > was some time ago...so maybe they have better facilities now. > > ~J in AZ > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Roses" <[email protected]> > To: "southern-chat" <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:41 PM > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > > > Did your pastor tell about the rest rooms? I don't know about the men's > room, but for the ladies, there was a hole in the floor, no seat, you had to > hit that hole in the floor. At one place (maybe an airport) they had just > remodeled. I said it was a nice hole in the floor, all tiled, but it was > still a hole in the floor. > > Emma > > > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:34:06 -0600 > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > > > My pastor took a group of men to Russia several years ago and the stories > > he tells are very similar to yours. Cold showers in the dead of winter was > > the pits. Then he went back to the Ukraine and taught some classes, with > > the aid of an interpreter. > > We worked in the Dominican Republic for three years and I can identify > > with the hitchhiking. You get in a "taxi" that, in the U.S. would hold 5 > > people, and by the time you reach your destination there would be 9 or 10 > > people, along with live chickens and who know what else. Most people had > > no cars so you walked to the nearest grocery store or the local market, > > then carried your purchases back in reusable bags. All 4 of us had to go > > in order to take enough groceries back for a week > > Washing clothes was the hardest and most time consuming thing. My clothes > > were nothing to wash, but try jeans for three males. It didn't take long > > before everyone was doing their own. Then we were told that it was > > expected for the white people to hire maids to do their cooking and > > washing. > > When visiting in individual homes, the people were very kind and generous. > > They would insist that you eat with them, even though you knew that they > > couldn't really afford to feed you. > > > > Kay > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

That is so true. No matter how old the children, you still are concerned about them and what's happening in their lives. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 10:52:22 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: This is soooo true! Emma Worry Is there a magic cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions? Is there a wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in the lives of their children and shrug, 'It's their life,' and feel nothing? When I was in my twenties, I stood in a hospital corridor waiting for doctors to put a few stitches in my daughter's head. I asked, 'When do you stop worrying?' The nurse said, 'When they get out of the accident stage.' My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my thirties, I sat on a little chair in a classroom and heard how one of my children talked incessantly, disrupted the class, and was headed for a career making license plates. As if to read my mind, a teacher said, 'Don't worry, they all go through this stage and then you can sit back, relax and enjoy them.' My dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my forties, I spent a lifetime waiting for the phone to ring, the cars to come home, the front door to open. A friend said, 'They're trying to find themselves. Don't worry, In a few years, you can stop worrying. They'll be adults.' My dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. By the time I was 50, I was sick & tired of being vulnerable. I was still worrying over my children, but there was a new wrinkle. There was nothing I could do about it.. My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. I continued to anguish over their failures, be tormented by their frustrations and absorbed in their disappointments. My friends said that when my kids got married I could stop worrying and lead my own life. I wanted to believe that, but I was haunted by my dad's warm smile and his occasional, 'You look pale. Are you all right? call me the minute you get home. Are you depressed about something?' Can it be that parents are sentenced to a lifetime of worry? Is concern for one another handed down like a torch to blaze the trail of human frailties and the fears of the unknown? Is concern a curse or is it a virtue that elevates us to the highest form of life? One of my children became quite irritable recently, saying to me, 'Where were you? I've been calling for 3 days, and no one answered I was worried.' I smiled a warm smile. The torch has been passed. PASS IT ON TO OTHER WONDERFUL PARENTS (And also to your children. That's the fun) Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. Sign up now. ----- End forwarded message ----- _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi freckle toes, missed your chats, glad to see you back. Are you keeping warm in cornpone, IN? That potty experience in Mexico is one that I could certainly do without. We just don't have any idea how fortunate we are in this country until you hear about how the rest of the world lives. Kay In a message dated 01/14/10 08:46:06 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: brought

Heavens, sounds terrible. I'd be in a mess with just 3 sheets of toilet paper, can't believe how many rolls of t p we go through in a month. In a lot of foreign countries one must take toilet paper because it isn't furnished. Kay In a message dated 01/13/10 22:30:29 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Many restrooms/water closets did not separate the sexes, get in line for the next open toilet. Many had no seats. In Italy you paid 150 lira, handed three sheets of waxy toilet paper, a cheap paper towel . When you were ready to leave you were expected to tip the attendant sitting at a table by the exit. The Vatican museum did separate the sexes and didn't charge. Paris had individual ' toilets in the medians of some streets. They were small metal stands, you put two francs in the slot, music played and you waited until it stopped before opening the door. The toilet was being 'sterilized' for you. Belle Belle ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:25 PM Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. Miss Emma,A hole in the floor?What if you had to go #2? Just sayin. Linda,never heard of such a thing Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Roses <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:41:12 To: southern-chat<[email protected]> Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. Did your pastor tell about the rest rooms? I don't know about the men's room, but for the ladies, there was a hole in the floor, no seat, you had to hit that hole in the floor. At one place (maybe an airport) they had just remodeled. I said it was a nice hole in the floor, all tiled, but it was still a hole in the floor. Emma > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:34:06 -0600 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > My pastor took a group of men to Russia several years ago and the stories he tells are very similar to yours. Cold showers in the dead of winter was the pits. Then he went back to the Ukraine and taught some classes, with the aid of an interpreter. > We worked in the Dominican Republic for three years and I can identify with the hitchhiking. You get in a "taxi" that, in the U.S. would hold 5 people, and by the time you reach your destination there would be 9 or 10 people, along with live chickens and who know what else. Most people had no cars so you walked to the nearest grocery store or the local market, then carried your purchases back in reusable bags. All 4 of us had to go in order to take enough groceries back for a week > Washing clothes was the hardest and most time consuming thing. My clothes were nothing to wash, but try jeans for three males. It didn't take long before everyone was doing their own. Then we were told that it was expected for the white people to hire maids to do their cooking and washing. > When visiting in individual homes, the people were very kind and generous. They would insist that you eat with them, even though you knew that they couldn't really afford to feed you. > > Kay > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

He didn't mention anything about the restroom. Will have to ask him. Kay In a message dated 01/13/10 18:43:18 Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Did your pastor tell about the rest rooms? I don't know about the men's room, but for the ladies, there was a hole in the floor, no seat, you had to hit that hole in the floor. At one place (maybe an airport) they had just remodeled. I said it was a nice hole in the floor, all tiled, but it was still a hole in the floor. Emma > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:34:06 -0600 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > My pastor took a group of men to Russia several years ago and the stories he tells are very similar to yours. Cold showers in the dead of winter was the pits. Then he went back to the Ukraine and taught some classes, with the aid of an interpreter. > We worked in the Dominican Republic for three years and I can identify with the hitchhiking. You get in a "taxi" that, in the U.S. would hold 5 people, and by the time you reach your destination there would be 9 or 10 people, along with live chickens and who know what else. Most people had no cars so you walked to the nearest grocery store or the local market, then carried your purchases back in reusable bags. All 4 of us had to go in order to take enough groceries back for a week > Washing clothes was the hardest and most time consuming thing. My clothes were nothing to wash, but try jeans for three males. It didn't take long before everyone was doing their own. Then we were told that it was expected for the white people to hire maids to do their cooking and washing. > When visiting in individual homes, the people were very kind and generous. They would insist that you eat with them, even though you knew that they couldn't really afford to feed you. > > Kay > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is soooo true! Emma Worry Is there a magic cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions? Is there a wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in the lives of their children and shrug, 'It's their life,' and feel nothing? When I was in my twenties, I stood in a hospital corridor waiting for doctors to put a few stitches in my daughter's head. I asked, 'When do you stop worrying?' The nurse said, 'When they get out of the accident stage.' My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my thirties, I sat on a little chair in a classroom and heard how one of my children talked incessantly, disrupted the class, and was headed for a career making license plates. As if to read my mind, a teacher said, 'Don't worry, they all go through this stage and then you can sit back, relax and enjoy them.' My dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my forties, I spent a lifetime waiting for the phone to ring, the cars to come home, the front door to open. A friend said, 'They're trying to find themselves. Don't worry, In a few years, you can stop worrying. They'll be adults.' My dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. By the time I was 50, I was sick & tired of being vulnerable. I was still worrying over my children, but there was a new wrinkle. There was nothing I could do about it.. My Dad just smiled faintly and said nothing. I continued to anguish over their failures, be tormented by their frustrations and absorbed in their disappointments. My friends said that when my kids got married I could stop worrying and lead my own life. I wanted to believe that, but I was haunted by my dad's warm smile and his occasional, 'You look pale. Are you all right? call me the minute you get home. Are you depressed about something?' Can it be that parents are sentenced to a lifetime of worry? Is concern for one another handed down like a torch to blaze the trail of human frailties and the fears of the unknown? Is concern a curse or is it a virtue that elevates us to the highest form of life? One of my children became quite irritable recently, saying to me, 'Where were you? I've been calling for 3 days, and no one answered I was worried.' I smiled a warm smile. The torch has been passed. PASS IT ON TO OTHER WONDERFUL PARENTS (And also to your children. That's the fun) Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. Sign up now. ----- End forwarded message ----- _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/

That reminds me of my good friend. She is a missionary. One time she and another lady were in Africa and had gotten onto a bus to go to a different town. She said there were African warriors on there with their spears, and a diversity of people on the bus but they were the only females on there. The bus would stop periodically for a "potty" break. She said she and her friend would take turns waiting at the bus until the other one returned from the bush to make sure the bus didn't leave before they were both back on the bus. Emma > Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:45:56 +0000 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > hi Emma...and all... had to chuckle at the "hole" experience. I have seen such things and had similar experience. I was en route to Tampico, Mx. (taking a bus ride through Mexico) when the bus stopped for a potty/food break .... there actually were toilets but all were completely clogged with this, that, and the other.... the only paper was what locals brought with them for the purpose at hand. Having no recourse (in their minds) the very long sink was the only option..... and that was what they used.... women and children....old and young. Hey, gramma can't get up there - give her a boost!! I think the hole in the floor would have been an improvement over this. I went on back outside and found me a safe (if there was such a thing) spot for just a whizzer. That wasn't the worst place I ever had to potty in my travels..... ever use a communal potty house? egads!! As someone said: when in Rome.... but still....stinko! > > xoxoxo > ~~~: ) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Roses" <[email protected]> > To: "southern-chat" <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:06:12 AM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > > Don't count on it. > > Emma > > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:49:52 -0800 > > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > > > Emma, > > > > That really is antiquated...I'm surprised they only had that. However, that > > was some time ago...so maybe they have better facilities now. > > > > ~J in AZ > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Roses" <[email protected]> > > To: "southern-chat" <[email protected]> > > Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:41 PM > > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > > > > > > > Did your pastor tell about the rest rooms? I don't know about the men's > > room, but for the ladies, there was a hole in the floor, no seat, you had to > > hit that hole in the floor. At one place (maybe an airport) they had just > > remodeled. I said it was a nice hole in the floor, all tiled, but it was > > still a hole in the floor. > > > > Emma > > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390707/direct/01/

Kathi fell again only this time on a marble floor. I'm praying that they find out what is wrong and fix it.She needs our prayers. Linda Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Miss Emma,A hole in the floor?What if you had to go #2? Just sayin. Linda,never heard of such a thing Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: Roses <[email protected]> Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:41:12 To: southern-chat<[email protected]> Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. Did your pastor tell about the rest rooms? I don't know about the men's room, but for the ladies, there was a hole in the floor, no seat, you had to hit that hole in the floor. At one place (maybe an airport) they had just remodeled. I said it was a nice hole in the floor, all tiled, but it was still a hole in the floor. Emma > Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:34:06 -0600 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [SOUTHERN-CHAT] Travels.. > > My pastor took a group of men to Russia several years ago and the stories he tells are very similar to yours. Cold showers in the dead of winter was the pits. Then he went back to the Ukraine and taught some classes, with the aid of an interpreter. > We worked in the Dominican Republic for three years and I can identify with the hitchhiking. You get in a "taxi" that, in the U.S. would hold 5 people, and by the time you reach your destination there would be 9 or 10 people, along with live chickens and who know what else. Most people had no cars so you walked to the nearest grocery store or the local market, then carried your purchases back in reusable bags. All 4 of us had to go in order to take enough groceries back for a week > Washing clothes was the hardest and most time consuming thing. My clothes were nothing to wash, but try jeans for three males. It didn't take long before everyone was doing their own. Then we were told that it was expected for the white people to hire maids to do their cooking and washing. > When visiting in individual homes, the people were very kind and generous. They would insist that you eat with them, even though you knew that they couldn't really afford to feed you. > > Kay > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

My friend was invited to visit a home in Japan, and she was told they had these same bathroom floors....This was a couple years ago, and the house was on an island....Apparently this is common in other countries .... Jeannie T ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:25:52 +0000 [email protected] writes: > Miss Emma,A hole in the floor?What if you had to go #2? Just sayin. > Linda,never heard of such a thing > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T ____________________________________________________________ Small Business Tools Compete with the big boys. Click here to find products to benefit your business. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=RemD9bzIr-dhJtqix8ecDAAAJ1BuHtEgYfARCKX2I2eGJBW8AAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARMQAAAAA=

LINDA, is Kathi hurt? I was hoping and praying too..that she would have good news.Please tell her that I am thinking of her.She had wanted to get over here to the Parade, if they have it this weekend. Stella