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Hello Strangers...
I think I'm done recuperating from our trip to Connecticut to vacation with my beautiful girls. We had such a good time. The weather was a bit cloudy and rainy so we took them on a steam train and boat ride along/on the Connecticut River. It was great. Everything was so lush and green up home since they've had a lot of rain this summer. The temps were perfect for Bruce and I because we got a break from the 100+ temps of sunny Florida. We did get some beach time in up there and had one awesome, sunny beach day with Bruce's beautiful daughters, son-in-law, and my girls. It's all we were wanting...seeing our girls! Nothing else matters.
The girls were so happy to be with Grandma and Bruce. I really miss them already. I took lots of pictures and when I put the memory card in my pc....poof! Loss of programs and no more pictures. I think I cried for a day or two. So, I've got great memories of a fun time with my beautiful girls who are growing up so fast and turning into such precious little ladies!
Home for a week and unable to walk decently until yesterday due to stiff joints, muscle aches, and excessive swelling in my knees and ankles. It's finally under control now so back to the daily grind.
Bruce and I are doing great. Things are good and we are enjoying life in Florida tremendously. He finally got his settlement from disability so we can begin to live again without feeling guilty if we spend $5.00 on ourselves!! That may take some getting used to though. We've been without for 2 years. Just barely scraping by.
Anywho...that leads me to blogging. Folks, I've seriously lost the urge to blog and read blogs. I really struggled with this but I think I'm going to close it down for awhile. I've made so many good friends here and some of them I have allowed into my personal lives and their Facebook world. If any of you would like to keep in touch with me on Facebook, send me an email (bouncinbarb1960@aol.com) and if I'm comfortable enough, I'll give you my Facebook name.
I'll keep this up for awhile and then close it down. Ironically, it's my two year blogaversary too! I want to thank every single person who followed me and took the time to write comments on my blog. It meant the world to me. You guys kept me going mentally and financially through the roughest time I've had in a very, very long time. Getting up to almost 270 followers and trying to keep up with over 100 blogs just got to be too much. I do however, want to know about your families, your new babies, your babies to be, your health and such. So those of you that I have built a pretty good blogging friendship with, please email me at bouncinbarb1960@aol.com from time to time if you don't have Facebook. I would love hearing from you!
Think of me resting these aches and pains on the beautiful beach in the warm sun. It's my medicine. If anything...please be happy for me. I am happy for me!
In the meanwhile...maybe I'll get that book going after all. Maybe I'll work on organizing and sorting my thousands of pictures on my pc. Maybe I'll get to finish some needle work. And maybe....just maybe, I'll get back to reading like a maniac like I used to.
I love you all.....
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I will be sad not to see your updates on here...but I completely understand..and I know how to find ya!!
ReplyDeleteIck to losing all your pics...but I am sure that you had an amazing time and if you had them to show they would be full of smiles!!
hugs and love to you my dear friend!!
Smiles there were plenty of!!!! Thanks for your support and continued friendship!! Thank God for Facebook I say!
DeleteI'm so sorry to see you go but I totally understand! We'll keep in touch via e-mail since I don't have FB!! Love to you - I'm so glad that our paths crossed in blog world, we have shared several lovely conversations! :)
ReplyDeleteKristina
Email me for sure. I want to know how that little bambino is doing and how you and hubby are doing. November will be here before you know it! Look forward to hearing from you! Hugs.
DeleteWell congratulations on the two year anniversary, though it's a rather bittersweet occasion. I'm glad you got to spend time with the girls though. It's a real shame that the camera broke and didn't save the pictures :( It's also a real shame that you'll be going. I'm going to miss you Barb, and I hope you might decide to drop by again some time.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment Mark. I really enjoyed 'meeting' you and your uplifting and positive comments. Email me from time to time and who knows...maybe I'll pop in on you if I get bored! Stay well and keep positive! Hugs.
DeleteAw! I'm going to miss your stories! However I completely understand that you need to focus on other things right now. I'm glad for the opportunity to "know" you. See ya later!
ReplyDeleteAwww thanks! It was a blast and who knows? Might not be away for too long. I get restless! Hope all is well in your world and you find happiness. You deserve it! Hugs.
DeleteHowdy, neighbor! Happy two year anniversary, Bouncin' Barb! If you have decided to close shop for a while I'll miss you, but I also understand the cyclical nature of blogging. It tends to run its course after a while and your focus turns elsewhere. Enjoy the beach but watch out for fins in the water and rip currents and remember to always wear sunscreen. You know where and how to find me and I will always consider you a friend. I wish you all the best, Barb!
ReplyDeleteI'm more of a beach lover and don't go into the water unless it's as calm as a lake. I'm content to just put my feet in! Thanks for understanding and yes I know where to find you and vice versa! You've been such a great supporter and friend. Thank you bunches!
DeleteIn this situation I recognise I am selfish! I will miss your posts and comments so much! But I do understand my dear! ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteAt least we know where to find each other!! Thanks for all your support and friendship. Hugs.
DeleteI just came back to blogging after a break. I know how overwhelming it is to try to keep up with everyone and keep posting too. I've so enjoyed getting to know you and so very happy that your financial problems have been resolved and you are seeing your family and back with Bruce. God bless you Barb.
ReplyDeleteThanks Belle. You are a wonderful and much loved lady. I can't thank you enough for all your incredible support and optimism. That's worth a billion in itself. Keep in touch! Hugs.
DeleteI will be sad to see you go but I am so so happy and privileged to be one of your Facebook buddies xxx
ReplyDeleteAs am I Sweetie!! You are an inspiration to so many. Hugs
DeleteBB - o awesome one! - This was a bit of a surprise, but, of course, I totally understand where you are coming from. In fact, it pleases me in a way, because I know that you have a life again, and I really couldn't be happier for you. Fortunately we are in touch via facebook, as several of us bloggies are now. And we both know that we won't lose touch now. I remember when I first started blogging, you really were always there to help and advise me. Do you remember? - it was so much easier in those days, but as our Followers built up, blogging took up more and more of our time. Then I panicked if I got behind with reading and commenting, and, really, it shouldn't be like that. I don't reply to comments any more, and I still feel bad about that, BUT real life intervenes and, surely, that's how it should be. You went through such a dreadful couple of years, and I'm sure that blogging really helped you at that time, but it's time to move on now. Onwards and upwards my dear awesome friend. I will still say - SOMEDAY!!!! Love & hugs from your friend across the pond x Oh, I really should say how much I have enjoyed reading your blog over these past two years and loved the family stories that you told so well. I will never forget the one about the Christmas tree!!
ReplyDeleteMy Wonderful and Awesome Friend...everyone should be so lucky to have a friend like you in their life! I mean that. You're such a supporter and positive influence and have helped me through many a quandry! Someday is right and that Christmas Tree story will always be remembered now at Christmas! Thanks for EVERYTHING. Hugs.
DeleteI completely understand Barb... I often struggle and feel that way too... so happy that we can continue to keep in touch via fb darlin..... xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to have FB isn't it? I actually find it easier and lighter yet keeping connected. So glad to have found you and wish you the best as well! Hugs.
DeleteA lot of people blog to releave life stress- and when the stress eases, it's a time taker they no longer need. Go forth, enjoy life. As for FB, I'll let you decide. I don't have my own page, but am 80% of Laurie's page, so hers is mine is so on. You can get email off my profile. Thanks for all the comments you left- especially on Time Machine- and may God be with you on the way.
ReplyDeletei am going to miss you but seeing as we are only about an hour or so away from each other maybe we can meet up one day and have coffee or tea. if you want anyho i'll send you an email and see how it goes. love ya
ReplyDeleteI'll miss you, but everyone deserves a break. I still want to visit you if I ever escape Jax.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Happy to see your post and sad to see you go!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yourself my friend...
I understand how you are feeling...isn't it sad that when we connect with so many and make new friends it then gets to be just all consuming? I've so enjoyed sharing time with you via blog land. I'll miss you and keeping up with your sweet girls! I've been off for the most part this summer just drop in from time to time to record my family's life for posterity, lol! I've had to stop answering back to comments, like Diane, it became more than I had time for.
ReplyDeleteI hope you come back for visits...enjoy your life and all the blessings you are now reaping! Many hugs and I'll contact you via email for FB...I too have made a few friends in blog land I'm FB friends with, but I keep that list very short.
Hugs and much happiness to you...
Wow Barb, firstly I'd like to say I'm really pleased that things have been going so great in your life and with your grandchildren while I was sad to hear about you losing those photographs, thankfully you'll have plenty more chances for photos with your grandchildren in the future.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to the fact that you're leaving blogging, I won't lie that I'm going to miss your blogs and your awesome insight a whole lot but I wish you the best of luck. One thing I'd like to suggest is maybe keeping the blog open and just returning if you fancy it, even if that's like a year away or something, best of luck regardless though.
I've considered doing the same (take a break from blogging). Don't know if I will. Who knows?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, what beach did you go to in Connecticut? You gotta watch swimming in Long Island Sound. You might end up with a syringe sticking out of your forehead or getting bludgeoned by a mob hit (but that's west of New Haven).
My dear Barb, sad news that you have decided to leave the world of blogging but happy for you that you feel life is moving forward for you. I would love you to keep in touch with me via FB where initially you can find me as News From Italy and LindyLouMac's Book Reviews Extras Page. I hope to see you there soon. Meanwhile take good care of your health, it has been fun following your blog and I have always appreciated your comments on mine. See you on FB my friend.
ReplyDeleteWishing you much peace and happiness! It's been a pleasure getting to know you.
ReplyDeleteYou will be greatly missed! I really enjoyed reading your post and all of the wonderful comments you've left on my blog, but as those before me have said I understand the need to step away from the blogosphere. It does become some what of a responsibility when you gain such a following! Wishing you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors! :) If you want you can look me up on FB under my blog address, or if my internet cooperates long enough I'll send you an email.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! I will miss you. I am sad to see you go. Although I come and go, I always look forward to getting to know you better through your blog. I appreciate your support and comments you made on mine.
ReplyDeleteI hope I am a friend you would consider keeping in touch with. I will double check but I think I have your email. We are also on Facebook.
I am glad that you got to see your family and Bruce finally got disability. You deserve happiness and an awesome life. Hugs!
very sorry to hear that your taking a break, but its totally understandable. I have cut down on the blogs i read by about 80 percent in the past month. i feel bad, but it just wasnt in me anymore..
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're in good spirits. I was wondering what had happened to you. Good luck with all your new adventures!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Barb!
ReplyDeleteI am sending you Happy Thoughts and Deep Laughter to accompany you on your life's journey. Sort the pics, get the book going, finish some needlework...but most of all squeeze tight that which is near and dear.
It has been a pleasure and blessing being a follower and cyber friend - take care and be happy!
Hugs, Jenny
Good for you! I think the average is about two years for blogging. Miss ya kiddo and I hope you do write and create anything and everything. Whatever you want, I hope you get it. All my love.
ReplyDeleteI'm so far behind I'm just NOW reading this. I'm sad to see you go but I know how to get in touch with you.
ReplyDeleteI'll miss your posts but I know you'll have much more time to write all the other stuff!
Looks like we both were going through the same thing! It was getting too much to keep up. You don't even want to know how many blogs I have in my reader. I have to do some major thinning if I am going to give this another whirl and try to keep up. Glad to see you on FB! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Barb -- I'm so glad to find you at a happy place in your life... Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel. I am recently back after an absence, and I did not see you on my reading list! Hope to see you back eventually; we all have our phases. Cheers!
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