tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post2460158067556059653..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: GratitudeRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-72023861585647452272012-11-05T22:41:52.871-05:002012-11-05T22:41:52.871-05:00Hey there V Girl~
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! I am ...Hey there V Girl~<br /><br />Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! I am soooooooooo glad to hear you're back online. I have been thinking and thinking about you all last week and hoping you were okay.<br /><br />OMG...parts of Jersey and NY got hit hard. One of my other blogging friends from Jersey just got her power turned on today.<br /><br />"i guess it's like breathing, we don't appreciate it or even think about it until we no longer aren't."<br /><br />You said it, girl!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me know you're back online. I missed ya!<br /><br />Have a SUPER week!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-17450934115840776992012-11-05T20:18:40.355-05:002012-11-05T20:18:40.355-05:00i am back online via a real computer and grateful ...i am back online via a real computer and grateful for it! i know sometimes we forgot how privileged we are until we no longer have something as simple as heat and light. i read a book, did some cleaning in the meantime. i am okay without internet, and tv, but i probably would have lost it having to move around in the dark and with no heat. we're spoiled.<br /><br />i guess it's like breathing, we don't appreciate it or even think about it until we no longer aren'tladyVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-60451420209151442032012-11-05T12:03:12.385-05:002012-11-05T12:03:12.385-05:00Hey Robert!
YIKES, yes, I know...another nor'...Hey Robert!<br /><br />YIKES, yes, I know...another nor'easter this week. It's supposed come in around Wednesday and stay until Thursday. The north east is getting slammed this year! Hopefully, it won't be as bad a Sandy.<br /><br />*fingers crossed*<br /><br />Stay safe, buddy!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-55780655462460043252012-11-05T12:00:23.524-05:002012-11-05T12:00:23.524-05:00Hang on to your hat, Ron. We're getting anothe...Hang on to your hat, Ron. We're getting another nor'easter this week, can you believe it? Not nearly as severe as Sandy, but it's supposed to get cold and gusty!Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-261410581076419082012-11-05T10:28:39.788-05:002012-11-05T10:28:39.788-05:00Hey there Jay~
Thank you!
(((((( You ))))))
Wha...Hey there Jay~<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />(((((( You ))))))<br /><br />What really concerns me now is that the east coast is getting ready to be hit by another nor'easter this week! It will not be as harsh as Hurricane Sandy, but my worry is for those people who don't have power, thus not having any heat because it's going to get VERY cold here.<br /><br />"And he's disoriented and anxiety-ridden because his world has suddenly All Gone Wrong. I know about the big things, but sometimes it's the little things that touch my heart."<br /><br />OMG, that breaks my heart. And you brought up a VERY good point and concern - all the animals who have also been affected by this hurricane - especially the elderly animals, and the ones who are physically challenged. They must be so anxiety-ridden and frightened.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my Libra friend, and for sharing your support and prayers!<br /><br />Have a great week....XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-33334769647809520872012-11-05T04:22:14.127-05:002012-11-05T04:22:14.127-05:00I have indeed been thinking prayerfully of those a...I have indeed been thinking prayerfully of those affected by Sandy, because through blogging and using forums, I now know quite a number of people in that part of the world. I can't imagine how hard it must have been, and must still be, for those affected.<br /><br />I was reading on a greyhound forum about a few people who've been affected - but not washed out, so they were relatively lucky. But they've been without power for days and the temperatures have been wickedly low, and they've had to do things like thaw buckets of snow out in front of the woodburner for their horses (one guy has five, plus a large number of dogs and small animals) and the barns are never that close to the house, are they? Imagine having to carry 10-gallon buckets of water in freezing temperatures, needing several trips at least twice a day, along 500 yards of frozen driveway? And that's without the other loss-of-power inconveniences.<br /><br />One family has an elderly greyhound (13 yrs) who is almost blind and won't go down the steps to the yard without light. And he's disoriented and anxiety-ridden because his world has suddenly All Gone Wrong. I know about the big things, but sometimes it's the little things that touch my heart.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-48702421749023090782012-11-04T22:16:22.612-05:002012-11-04T22:16:22.612-05:00Hey there Herman~
Thanks for sending out positive...Hey there Herman~<br /><br />Thanks for sending out positive energy, buddy!<br /><br />Greatly appreciated!<br /><br />"It's funny how quickly we realize how lucky we are go live in a land where everything can be had in an instant once the lines of supply are interrupted."<br /><br />It SURE does, doesn't it? And I know that you, living on the west coast and experiencing earthquakes and other natural disasters understands completely. Like you, having lived in Florida with all the hurricanes they get, I too became a "prepper" - you have to.<br /><br />"But then again, I guess that really doesn't help those whose homes burned down :-( That, my friend, is a cruel fate I don't wish upon anybody."<br /><br />Amen!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Herman. Hope you had an awesome weekend and an enjoyable Halloween with the family!<br /><br />X to you, Karin, and Mr. Tyler!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-19247839712007791852012-11-04T21:39:16.026-05:002012-11-04T21:39:16.026-05:00It's funny how quickly we realize how lucky we...It's funny how quickly we realize how lucky we are go live in a land where everything can be had in an instant once the lines of supply are interrupted. Hurricane, earthquakes, fires, power outages, etc...all can bring life as we know it to a halt. Believe me, having lived through similar experiences, I have nothing but positive energy going out to the East Coast. And having lived through a disaster before, I quickly learned what was required when everything grinds to a halt. That's when I became a "prepper". It's nice knowing hat I have a stockpile of food, bullets, water, and fuel ready for me when the SHTF. I'm not a back-woods conspiracy type...just an IT professional who's ready for the worst.<br /><br />But then again, I guess that really doesn't help those whose homes burned down :-( That, my friend, is a cruel fate I don't wish upon anybody.Herman Turnipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-42085479681876065602012-11-04T09:45:07.690-05:002012-11-04T09:45:07.690-05:00Hey there Lowell~
Thank you, buddy. I am sooooo g...Hey there Lowell~<br /><br />Thank you, buddy. I am sooooo grateful we didn't lose power or experience more damage here in PA. But my heart breaks for those in NJ and NY because they got it bad.<br /><br />" I've been through several hurricanes in Florida and Texas and they are never fun, but as you said, Sandy was something special."<br /><br />You said it!<br /><br />"We lived in West Chester for about four years and I worked in Germantown (I may have told you that!)."<br /><br />Wow, I had no idea you lived in West Chester, PA at one time. My stepmother was actually born in Germantown. Unfortunately, parts of Germantown have really gone downhill, but it use to be beautiful.<br /><br />"I read this morning a nor'easter is headed up that way."<br /><br />Yes, can you believe that? It should be here by Weds. or Thurs. Hopefully, it will only bring colder weather and not anything like last week.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, Lowell. Hope you're enjoying a wonderful weekend!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-66175128765414165432012-11-04T05:55:42.106-05:002012-11-04T05:55:42.106-05:00I'm glad to hear that you're OK. I've...I'm glad to hear that you're OK. I've been through several hurricanes in Florida and Texas and they are never fun, but as you said, Sandy was something special. What a mess. We lived in West Chester for about four years and I worked in Germantown (I may have told you that!). But I think I'll stay here in Florida now! :-)<br /><br />I read this morning a nor'easter is headed up that way. Can't believe it. Hopefully, you'll miss that!Lowellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-14561860527368787952012-11-03T23:20:38.252-04:002012-11-03T23:20:38.252-04:00Helloooooooooo Katherine!
"Ron, I do pray yo...Helloooooooooo Katherine!<br /><br />"Ron, I do pray you have heard from the blogger friends... ALL OF THEM!"<br /><br />Thank you. Yes, I've heard from ALL of them. Many of them still don't have power yet, but at least I know they're safe and sound. I was especially concerned about, Rob, who lives in Brooklyn, where there was A LOT of damage. But he's okay - whew!<br /><br />"I am grateful my children were not in the car when I was hit. I am grateful I have a job. I am grateful for my mother. I am grateful I had a father that was so incredible. I am grateful I can see, hear, speak and write. I am grateful for so much Ron."<br /><br />You GO, girl! And that's a lot of wonderful things to be grateful for!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you're enjoying a fun and peaceful weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-78721268166632597842012-11-03T22:52:47.506-04:002012-11-03T22:52:47.506-04:00Ron, I do pray you have heard from the blogger fri...Ron, I do pray you have heard from the blogger friends... ALL OF THEM! And "And please take a moment to reflect on all the things in your life to be grateful for." WOW. You are amazing. Thank you for making me stop to think. I am grateful my children were not in the car when I was hit. I am grateful I have a job. I am grateful for my mother. I am grateful I had a father that was so incredible. I am grateful I can see, hear, speak and write. I am grateful for so much Ron. Thank you for helping me to remember. XXXOOOKatherine Murrayhttp://www.shoot-me-now.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-26227730527797787082012-11-03T13:06:14.221-04:002012-11-03T13:06:14.221-04:00Hiya Angelia~
" It is ironic how the absence...Hiya Angelia~<br /><br />" It is ironic how the absence of technology brings us closer. And frightening how quickly lives can change."<br /><br />You said it. And I feel truly blessed to have been spared what many others have gone through this week.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping and for your "positive vibes."<br /><br />You ROCK!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-51194350944611727372012-11-03T13:02:42.166-04:002012-11-03T13:02:42.166-04:00This is so sweet Ron. Truly touching in every way....This is so sweet Ron. Truly touching in every way. It is ironic how the absence of technology brings us closer. And frightening how quickly lives can change. Glad you were okay and I'm definitely sending out positive vibesAngelia Sims Hardyhttp://youthinkyoucanblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-7715126868961024332012-11-03T12:29:40.288-04:002012-11-03T12:29:40.288-04:00This is so sweet Ron. Truly touching in every way....This is so sweet Ron. Truly touching in every way. It is ironic how the absence of technology brings us closer. And frightening how quickly lives can change. Glad you were okay and I'm definitely sending out positive vibes. Angelia Sims https://www.blogger.com/profile/07651508374785160575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-24982415517857372032012-11-03T10:29:55.685-04:002012-11-03T10:29:55.685-04:00Hellooooooooo Mel~
"And I don't like the...Hellooooooooo Mel~<br /><br />"And I don't like the anxiety that comes along with watching what's coming. <br />I'm grateful for the knowledge and preparation time. I've no doubt that made a huge difference for the good."<br /><br />That's the one good thing about a hurricane, you at least have a warning and time to prepare, yet it still causes anxiety because you never know HOW it will move. At one point I had to stop watching the weather report because it was making me very anxious.<br /><br />"So, I turn things over and pray and send a bazillion positive thoughts.<br />LOL And then I worry a tad more, as you well know."<br /><br />I do the same thing, dear lady, so I understand. I think it's human nature to turn things over, yet at the same time...worry a bit.<br /><br />"I am SO grateful that your friends were able to connect with you--silence can be horribly deafening sometimes."<br /><br />Meeeee too! At least I was able to communicate with my family and friends to keep connected and updated.<br /><br />"And then I get another 'nudge', another 'awakening'--and I hang my head, count my blessings and get back to what's true. BOY am I graced. Plain and simple."<br /><br />Ditto for me!<br /><br />MUCHO thanks for stopping by, Mel! And thanks for concern this past week and checking up on me. You're a sweetheart!<br /><br />(((((( You ))))))<br /><br />X to you and the Bug!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-33025705296492006652012-11-03T10:20:16.723-04:002012-11-03T10:20:16.723-04:00Hiya Jen~
You're so right, it's been a st...Hiya Jen~<br /><br />You're so right, it's been a stressful time for so MANY people.<br /><br />" I'm so glad you're in one piece. I was watching the television to make sure all my PA people were okay."<br /><br />((((( You )))))<br /><br />Aw...thanks, girl. The city of Philly had minimal damage, but parts of Bucks County (like where my boss lives) had a bit more damage and power outages. NJ and NY got the hit the hardest.<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by, Jen. Hope you're enjoying a super weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-26979365164629206142012-11-03T10:16:04.829-04:002012-11-03T10:16:04.829-04:00Good morning Diane~
"this storm took a huge ...Good morning Diane~<br /><br />"this storm took a huge toll on property, infrastructure and human lives. The news coverage is shocking and sobering."<br /><br />As the days have past, I've been watching the updates online and cannot believe how much damage this hurricane caused. The Atlantic City Boardwalk was so torn up it looks like a box of stick matches. And NYC is just a total mess, especially the lower part of Manhattan.<br /><br />Isn't it freaky how the weather within the past couple of years has gone completely haywire? And not only here on the east coast, but EVERYWHERE in the world. I know you've had some challenges in Texas as well.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, dear friend. Hope you're enjoying a super weekend!<br /><br /> Much X to you and Cristybella!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-69182643186081839432012-11-03T10:08:14.417-04:002012-11-03T10:08:14.417-04:00Hey there Jaffer~
"Several parts of our city...Hey there Jaffer~<br /><br />"Several parts of our city were in the dark on Monday. Neighbourhoods surrounding mine had also lost power and I was amazed when waking up Tuesday morning, we did not loose any electricity even once."<br /><br />So glad to hear that all is well in Canada because as I was watching the radar report at one point, it looked as though this hurricane could possibly be heading your way. I couldn't believe how LARGE an area this storm had expanded.<br /><br />"I was also very poorly prepared. I expected the storm to weaken and be like any other storm by the time it arrive here.<br /><br />I had gone to the store and bought just enough food. But I hadn't done any thing for in case of power failure or water shortage."<br /><br />I think because I had been through hurricanes in the past in Florida, I knew what to get in the way of supplies, but I didn't have anything like a generator in case we lost power. I had the bare minimum (food, candles, batteries, etc.).<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy. Glad to hear you're safe and sound and didn't lose power or experience any damage. :)<br /><br />Have a grrrrrreat weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-85335623130896008972012-11-03T09:08:09.917-04:002012-11-03T09:08:09.917-04:00It has been a stressful time for so many people. I...It has been a stressful time for so many people. I'm so glad you're in one piece. I was watching the television to make sure all my PA people were okay. Thanks for such a wonderful post. We all need to be more grateful every day.whenpigsflynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-54244429564853471062012-11-03T08:59:43.716-04:002012-11-03T08:59:43.716-04:00I don't like worry--and I don't do it well...I don't like worry--and I don't do it well. <br />And I don't like the anxiety that comes along with watching what's coming. <br />I'm grateful for the knowledge and preparation time. I've no doubt that made a huge difference for the good.<br />But 'worry' isn't one of my favorite things to do.<br />So, I turn things over and pray and send a bazillion positive thoughts.<br />LOL And then I worry a tad more, as you well know.<br /><br />I am SO grateful that your friends were able to connect with you--silence can be horribly deafening sometimes.<br />And I'm grateful that the part of the storm that found you was manageable. <br />And, like you, I can find myself getting a bit 'complacent' in the gratitude department. I get 'comfy' I guess, and I start to just assume/take things for granted and as a given. Sometimes I think I even dabble in 'entitlement'......(ya know--'I work hard, I'm tired, I'm old..... yadda yadda'...LOL) And then I get another 'nudge', another 'awakening'--and I hang my head, count my blessings and get back to what's true. BOY am I graced. Plain and simple.<br /><br />I loved the post. And I love that you and yours are safe.<br />And yup--still praying! It's just what I do.<br />((((((((((( you ))))))))))))))Melhttp://melsdream.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-25576538915217909102012-11-03T02:45:15.870-04:002012-11-03T02:45:15.870-04:00I feel very lucky too !
Several parts of our city...I feel very lucky too ! <br />Several parts of our city were in the dark on Monday. Neighbourhoods surrounding mine had also lost power and I was amazed when waking up wednesday morning, we did not loose any electricity even once.<br /><br />I was very thankful too that I had the internet and my phone was working. <br />I was also very poorly prepared. I expected the storm to weaken and be like any other storm by the time it arrive here.<br /><br />I had gone to the store and bought just enough food. But I hadn't done any thing for incase of power failure or water shortage.<br /><br />I am lucky and gratefulJafferhttp://maniaravings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-21642440436101380832012-11-03T00:32:39.268-04:002012-11-03T00:32:39.268-04:00an excellent and timely reminder - this storm took...an excellent and timely reminder - this storm took a huge toll on property, infrastructure and human lives. The news coverage is shocking and sobering. thank you Ron for sharing this message of maintaining mindfulness in our daily lives and accepting all the gifts in our lives with humble gratitude. xohou07grlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-41640237211462280272012-11-02T22:36:08.562-04:002012-11-02T22:36:08.562-04:00Hey there Jimmy!
" I am happy you were not d...Hey there Jimmy!<br /><br />" I am happy you were not directly in the path of the storm and that you are safe, our prayers are lifted for those who are struggling with this, and also for your Mom Ron."<br /><br />Thank you. Thank you so much!<br /><br />I feel enormously grateful to have gotten through this nasty storm unscathed, because parts of the east coast were slammed BIG TIME! <br /><br />"I am thankful for my Family and Friends and also for the time spent with those who are no longer with me."<br /><br />Amen, brother!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, buddy, and for loyal and caring support!<br /><br />Have a faaaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br />X to you and Miss Cindy!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-61695238792709603132012-11-02T22:26:48.548-04:002012-11-02T22:26:48.548-04:00Hey there Lady Nitebyrd~
" It is one of the ...Hey there Lady Nitebyrd~<br /><br />" It is one of the worst feelings EVER! The not knowing what will happen is awful and then the aftermath is heartbreaking."<br /><br />You said it, dear lady. And I feel unbelievably blessed in PA to have avoided this nasty hurricane because it was DOOZY!<br /><br />I finally heard from my friend in Brooklyn tonight and he's safe and well; staying at his sister's house. The only thing he's still waiting for is his Internet and phone service to be restored. But other than that, he's okay. I also heard from Dianne, she left a message on my voice mail saying that she is safe, but there's a lot of damage where she lives in Jersey and has no power or Internet service.<br /><br />Sooooooooo glad to hear that your family in NY were not too badly affected and doing well because NY was SLAMMED.<br /><br />Thanks a lot for stopping by and for your concern, Sis!<br /><br />You're the BEST!<br /><br />((((( You ))))<br /><br />X ya bunches!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.netnoreply@blogger.com