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Comment by Max on July 4, 2012 at 7:58pm

For all of you that were in the generation that use to travel with families on the holiday, with the windows open, radio playing and games that we played in the car.  

One of my first jobs after getting out of the Air Force was manager for Stuckey's Pecan Shoppe in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Pennsylvania and today the 4th of July was my favorite time in the stores.  I always enjoyed the families that would stop in to eat at the snack bar, pickup some candy and buy something for the kids to keep them busy.

Stuckey's was unique in many ways and the people that managed them, both worked and lived at the store locations.  My wife and family were right there with me every day from open to close and it was a great time in our lives, Esther was there to great you in the snack bar, my daughter would open the door for you and my son was there to ring your sale up after I helped you outside with you car service.  That moment in time was one that my wife loved and talked about later in life as the happiest family time.

So today with all your pressures - take time to remember the past and smile.

 

Comment by janet on July 4, 2012 at 7:27pm

Hi Owlsbert and Jordan.  Nice to meet you.  I am new to the site.  Sunday was 9 months for me.  I hate the roller coaster ride but I do understand it will get better.  I am in Texas but if either of you would care to friend me on FB, Janet Sellars.  I am not on there as much as I am here.

Comment by Jordan on July 4, 2012 at 6:15pm

Hi, Owlsbert, and everyone. It's been a while since I've posted anything, too. Welcome to our newcomers. As we so often say, we're sorry you have to be here, but happy to meet you. Max, it's a shame you caught us during one of our slow spells. It seems to go in surges, sometimes it gets very busy here.

I too have been spending a lot of time on Facebook, but I didn't know others from WV are there. Do we have a FB site for the village, or do you just find each other?

The same with Meetup. I have joined, but find most in my area are much younger, and we aren't looking for the same things. Like many of you, I'm not looking for a new love, but would like somebody, man or woman, to get together for coffee or dinner, go to a movie, or just sit on the deck and watch the sunset. Anyone here in Northern California, East Bay, around Mt. Diablo?

As long as I'm here, I'd better check in with some of my other groups. I'll see some of you in the widowed in 2010, and perhaps other in other places. Thanks, Max, for getting us back together.

Comment by owlbert on July 4, 2012 at 5:59pm

Hi everybody, it's really along time since I 'checked in'.    First I'd like to welcome  all the new 'faces' that have 'joined' our Group since the last time I logged in.   Each of us are in different stages of grief, some futher down the 'road' than others, but, this I do know;  you will gather strength from the folks in this Group;  there is a genuine feeling of 'love', for each other, that transcends the miles we are apart...I'm in Scotland.    We do care for each other, and, though we don't' appear' on WV very often, many of us have become  'friends' on Facebook, and regularly keep in touch that way.... FB seems more 'personal' I guess.

Anyway "Hi" to all of you..."take care" and big ((((hugs))) all round.

 

Comment by janet on July 4, 2012 at 5:27pm

Max, it is hard some times to keep up with chat.  I will stop in and say hi and sometimes I join in and there are times I just listen/read what people are talking about.  Chat at least gives me one way to interact with other people even if it is over the internet.

Comment by Max on July 4, 2012 at 5:03pm

Thanks - to those that have responded - I was able to answer my question about people in the group living in this area.

Paulak, thanks for your comments, not looking for a  partner either just someone to interact with.  I can understand how you feel about age but I feel you are as young as you live your life each day, my problem is my dog is getting tired of talking to me and I am starting to spend more time taking naps.

I tried chat once but couldn't keep up the pace with all the regular's.

Comment by Paulak on July 4, 2012 at 2:27pm

Summer is a busy, busy time for everyone so groups tend to suffer..I dont have anything to do or place to go , but I find me talking to myself on some groups so Ive slacked off..A lot of people are looking for partners..Im too old for most people so it not a win-win situation..I do like talking to people but some just dont want to talk.Im not boring , Im just not a 'chick'. I realize most in this group is my age  tho..So Ill lend an ear if you need one....>3

 

Comment by Macduff (Hal) on July 4, 2012 at 11:06am

When I post - and it has been a long time - it has usually been on the died in 2010 group since every one their has been suffering their lost for about the same time give or take 11 months ( me 2 1/2 years as my wife died in January).  What we have in common here, being about the same age, is significant too.

I have a woman friend who may, good chance, become my "girlfriend" and since she is a widow I have her to talk with about our mutual grief. I don't like to feel I abandoned this website, it was so very helpful. But there is a time to move on.

One main lesson I have earned to share is that I was so wrong to think the intense pain would end as the months passed. I learn to think of this in terms of years. For my widow friend it has been five years and she is finally ready for someone new. She accepts that she is further along in her grief than I am, but so very understanding about this. 

Comment by janet on July 4, 2012 at 10:54am

Hi Max,

I try to read what people have posted in the groups I belong to.  There are several members that live in Ohio but do not remember who right now.  I live in Texas. 

Join us in Chat.  You will find that several people try to get meet up going for people who live in their state and surrounding areas.  It is a great way to meet new people as well. 

Take care and have a Safe and Happy 4th of July.

Comment by leslie b on July 4, 2012 at 10:01am

Hi Max,

Just checking my e-mail and saw that you were wondering if anyone is using this group anymore. I think we come and go really but never forget that it is here when we need it. 

I expect that things may slow down a little in the summer because people are on a holiday or just taking in the lazy days of summer.

I get e-mail updates when someone posts and try always to answer. So if you ever have anything you need to get off your chest just post away. I will always answer.

I live in Ontario, Canada but am well aware of Sandusky because of Cedar Point. My kids and grandkids are always talking about it and I think plan to go back this year.

If you click on our members' pictures you will see their info and most tell you where they are living. Hope that helps.

Happy 4th by the way to all of you in the USA. 

 

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