Do you go into bars on your own?

Gramps - you are very welcome to join in our conversation- this is not a private club! However, I think you are off the mark with your 'make the most of what you have' comment, if by that you mean we should be trying to attract men. That is the very last thing I want, and I am sure I am not alone.

gramps I doubt if they will mind your intrusion its only six months late!

xxx

Oh heavens, just looked back at the post I made on this thread, little did I know then that I was about to be made redundant! I feel that my days of business travel are over.

I used to be so confident, travelling alone all over the UK, meeting with clients, dining and drinking alone (Although I suppose the drinking alone bit may sound a bit dodgy, but it was more having a drink in the bar whilst perusing the menu). Those days are gone.

I am not sure Lil's bar is safe for a lone woman, if you want to have any reputation left when you come out, if you come out that is!
I have "heard things" about Lil's bar!

Dear Gt. Nan,
you have" misconstructed " me again.

I don't go chasing after men, so I don't see why you think you should!

I mean, Enjoy yourself (without men) , it's later than you think!!

Seriously though - Too many folk only see the gloomy side of life, and there is so much more to enjoy. I danced, skated, enjoyed walking and swimming. Now unfortunately can't even do much in the garden, but still enjoy what is available to me! (no, not women!)
I still sing in a Choir and go to pottery classes, write poetry and Children's storie s- and interrupt Ladies Magazine readers!

I REALLY enjoy your collective company.

Long may you Ladies be "Netable!"

All best wishes,

Gramps. xx

I am sorry if I misconstrued your advice to make the most of what we have - I am doing just that, in spite of a great sorrow in my life which cannot be healed.

Dear Gt.Nan,
I am sincerely sorry for your great sorrow, and without prying,assume it a
loss of a dear one.
I know your thoughts on "Religion",and no way would I try to dissuade you from your belief (or unbelief).

May I tell you of my own belief?

That life is continuous. Death is only the Life force leaving it's earthly vehicle to go to it's next phase in it's ultimate objective!
In the meantime, the bonds of love are still strong and the loved one is still close and can sometimes be as close as to feeling their presence!

I hope that this may be able to help you in your sadness, or that another person may find it helpful to them in their search for knowledge. !

In nature, plants go through a "life- death" cycle for regeneration. And when it rains, what of the raindrop? It splashes into a puddle and immediately arises before joining the larger mass of water. Maybe not such a good analogy, but I hope you see my point?

W are not just individuals,but part of the Universe, and like my illustrations, are probably "re-cycled"!

All best wishes,

Gramps.

You make some interesting points, Gramps. My loss is not through death (yet) but drug abuse.
As all our bodies are composed of elements that have, presumably, been on earth since the big bang, apart from those that have arrived via meteors, etc. it makes sense to believe that whether our bodies are cremated or buried, those elements will return to the 'pool' . However, I think that once electrical activity in the brain stops, you become just those physical elements. I know it is hard to accept that all our memories, thoughts, and emotions end with death, but I believe that is reality.
Thank you for your good wishes.

Dear Gt. Nan,
I'm truly sorry for your terrible situation. I know of a young girl who has recently started on that slippery path.
Her boyfriend has tried to help her, but she will not listen. He has now given up in despair!

I enjoy reading your posts, and although we are poles apart on certain subjects, I have great admiration for you!

(Don't worry. I'm happily married!)

Gramps.