by Carolinagal » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:34 pm
Michelle, I have never belonged to a forum. I read in on a couple of others, but never felt comfortable about joining them. Liz, my SIL, tried to talk me into it, and when this one started up, I did join, all of the fun people I had been reading , were all over here. Theres more freedom over here, I think, I don't have the feeling someone is looking over my shoulder at every word I write, or going to smack my hands. This is just the feeling I have gotten from reading those other forums and what made me uncomfortable, so I never joined. Since my hubby passed away, no one tells me what to do, and I stay out of situations that might get me in the position, where they might think they can try to.
I live in N.C. My hubby died and left me with a MH with low mileage on it. Our children all told me, I could travel in it, if I set my mind to it. My first trip took me 8800 miles 6 months after he was gone. I ran away from home so to speak. Visited 3 of our children, had a great time, all in all. Biggest thing I gained from that trip, was knowing I can do anything I do set my mind to. After being married so long, was an invaluable lesson. That lesson has helped me in so many instances these many years after. Still scary at times, but I just go ahead and do it!
I have managed to get to two of the GTG's, went with Liz to the one in La, in 06,(with ladies who were on the other forum, and now on this one) and the one in Kerrville this past Nov. Once you've been to one you will know that all of these ladies here are the "Real Deal" they are fun, but also ready to be there for you, if you need them.
This summer, I am traveling with Liz, to Alaska, with the group that is going. We do trips together a good bit, as we've always gotten along and it gives us each someone to share all the many things we see and do on these trips. Our dogs are good buddies, mine is little, hers is a lab, and as gentle as he can be. I've wanted to go to Alaska for years, but didn't want to go alone, this year, I am still pinching myself, that I'm going and definitely not alone. Sounds to be a nice group going . I'm so excited !!!!
I've had a phone call while writing this,hope it goes, don't want to write it over.
Sure glad you've joined us, I've enjoyed your posts.
Carol