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[> [> Tina. -- Ellie., 10:33:26 03/10/02 Sun (c18702.thoms1.vic.optusnet.com.au/203.164.37.40)

Tina, how lovely to have nearly all your family so close! I think Iwas born at the wrong time.. should have been born when life was little country villages and everyone including children stayed around- but that's life, and I do feel a little more cheerful today.
Ellie.

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[> Re: Feeling a little gloomy... -- Susan, 04:45:31 03/10/02 Sun (NoHost/203.18.28.218)

It's hard, I know. Just give your daughter and her husband a gentle reminder that they went to Tassie in the summer/autumn and what it must be like in winter down there (LOL).
My Mum has the same problem (she's 83) with both children, myself and my sister living away from Adelaide. Wasn't so bad for her when my Dad was alive, but a different matter now she's on her own.
When Leigh (son) left home (only child) I missed him so much, but at least Adelaide is closer.
Problem being we want our children to be independent, but wouldn't it be so much better if they were independent closer to home? Bit ironic really.
Leigh is now talking of going overseas when he is qualified and I have totally decided to put that one to the back of my mind and not think about it.
Hope it all works out okay and just a fleeting idea which amounts to nothing.


Best wishes,
Susan

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[> [> LOL! Susan,... -- Ellie.., 10:30:45 03/10/02 Sun (c18702.thoms1.vic.optusnet.com.au/203.164.37.40)

Well Susan, at least I'm a few decades off 83, so guess I shouldnt be moaning.Thanks!
Ellie.

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[> Re: Feeling a little gloomy... -- Dudo, 04:53:17 03/10/02 Sun (ub1.sunnet.net.au/203.13.171.5)

Ellie's feeling poorly, she has a bit of fear,
that a family change will happen, perhaps within a year!
Melbourne town is lovely, but can be lonely-see,
if all you have are three folk: I, myself, and me!
Ellie, you have lots of friends,but there is still a space
That is only ever filled by the all-familiar face.
Family's important, but friends can be just beaut
as tow'rs of strength, or even as a family substitute!!

MIlton I'm not, Ellie, but hope you're smiling by now!

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[> [> Thanks Dudo.. -- Ellie.., 10:27:34 03/10/02 Sun (c18702.thoms1.vic.optusnet.com.au/203.164.37.40)

Your poem certainly did give me a laugh, and yes, I do feel better a day along.Thanks!
Ellie.

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[> Re: Feeling a little gloomy... Update On... -- Ellie.., 12:02:00 03/13/02 Wed (c18117.thoms1.vic.optusnet.com.au/210.49.249.218)

Not feeling so gloomy! My daughter visited yesterday.. Yeah, they love Tassie, and Yeah.. they are thinking of moving there.. but now not in the immediate future.. so if they do it will give me a time to get to used to the thought LOL! She brought me over my belated birthday pressies a tiny brooch of a Tas.tiger and a beautiful silk scarf in sea shades of blue/green/purple.. I'm lucky!
Ellie.

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[> Re: Feeling a little gloomy... -- Kylie, 08:31:27 03/14/02 Thu (KTPP-p-203-54-145-25.prem.tmns.net.au/203.54.145.25)

Ellie, I'm sure that's how Garry's Mum feels as both he and his brother live in Sydney and she's at Dubbo. I know she was terribly upset when she found out we were moving up here. I don't suppose it really struck us how much it affected our parents until my MIL lost her three closest friends in the last two years. It is very hard when you're not close enough to give a hug.

But, I'm trying to convince both sets of parents that they need the internet so that we can talk more regularly (cheaper than a phone call). You at least have the benefit of being computer literate so you can pop out an email any time you wish rather than being confined to the times when there are cheaper call rates.

I'm glad to hear that it's not going to be a sudden change, but rather something that you're going to have more time to get used to. Big hugs though to help take away the loneliness.

Kylie

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[> Re: Feeling a little gloomy...Oh Sister Dear... -- Donna, 20:08:43 03/15/02 Fri (1Cust188.tnt3.st-petersburg.fl.da.uu.net/63.27.32.188)

I hope you are feeling better...I will be thinking about you..You need to find a wonderful man to keep you company!!Ha Ha

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