Okay, last one, sorry, I couldn't help myself (we love you Patty). Have a listen to this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UccklcLIhGE

gotta get the last laugh.. .it was a doozy though... loved it scottie, you always bring a smile to us all. much love and big old king kong hugs, your bestie, carla

Crazy Funny,,,I needed a laugh..

Dario where do you live.

That's ok Carla and Flipper -hijack all you want.

Whoa! Don't encourage Flipper and the Mermaid.

I do find it amazing how people can just move on into meeting other people - I mean dating and such. Not saying it's a bad thing, I'm not judging but I do find it interesting how easily some of us can do that. Is it a cultural thing, is it a need to be coupled again, to be with another person other than relatives, a need to have the excitement of dating again......what is it.

I'm curious about how some folks can look and be with other's within a year of losing their mates and others find it repulsive for the rest of their lives. Fascinating subject, don't you think?

Roz

I'm really pleased you are feeling uplifted and moving forward. It's a really big step, but a positive one.
Life will be different and that's what's difficult to accept.
My first trip alone was so hard, tinged with sadness, but I felt good about myself and my inner strength. It felt like I was coming out of the shadows into the sunlight again.

We are all redefining who we are since the loss of our loves and wish you well on your journey.

Roz, I agree with you. Perhaps we need a thread on the issue of dating. I am at 9.5 months and it scares me to even think about dating. All of a sudden friends are mentioning men that they know are interested in me or want to set me up with someone. It just terrifies me because I have not been in the dating world for 30 years.

Carrie, I know folks will say to let it all flow organically and everything will fall into place but it just seems so foreign.

We've shared our most intimate selves with another for so many years and to just give of yourself to another seems so impossible! I know to some it would be so exciting and to others so awkward! Again, I have no right to judge anyone on this journey.

Vacationing as a solo for the first time can be daunting enough, without the complications of a new relationship on top of it.

Maybe it's just easier when we're younger!

I sometimes love the company of others and sometimes I want to be totally alone. Before Morey passed away I couldn't imagine myself without him ever!

Roz

Just thought Id add, me and scottie are not dating, we are just bestfriends, and are helping one another through this thing called grief. Neither of us is ready in this moving forward of dating or being in a relationship. Even a year is too soon for me. Much love, and big hugs carla


I do believe when someone has lost someone to cancer, and has been able to process the upcoming loss off their spouse for a period of time before that spouse dies , that I do believe they may be further along, of course only in some circumstances, and sometimes if that other spouses told the spouse who is still living, to move forward and to be with someone else, and be happy again, then sometimes that person may be able to pursue a relationship earlier on in their grief. Me, even at almost on year it is too soon for me. I'm still in love with sean, as he left me abruptly, I saw him one minute and within an hour or so he had passed away during an accident. So for me, I'm still dealing with his passing. I've accepted it more, but still find my love and in love feelings are still there, eventhough he is not physically there. big hugs to everyone, and Im sorry for interrupting your post patty, big hugs to you my dear!!

Well, they say it takes two to tango - so I'm halfway there -- I'm just hoping that maybe someday Carla will come around and see me for the magnificent dolphin I really am! We really do have a lot of fun together and I'm a firm believer that there is healing in laughter. So, while I'm waiting for Carla to come to her senses, I've managed to put together a short home movie of myself in a last ditch effort to try and woo Carla into my pool -- Check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwEDgSECGiU
Hope you enjoy. Love and hugs to all ~~ Flipper
PS, Patty, do let us know how your vacation in Florida is going. We are exciting about your adventure!

Scottie, I must say your song and dance skills are amazing. Esther Williams had nothing on you! Lol. Hugs to all ~ Bailey ~

Patty,
I hope you are having a lovely restful vacation in Daytona.
You made a wise decision to take a break......as usual our Scottie's advice is dead on!!!
I've been laughing, till my tummy hurts at the banter between Scottie Aka Flipper...and Carla..... Just what I needed,
Hugs all round from Sandra.

Well scottie considering patty is in florida, she might be able to rescue you for getting eaten, either by sharks or poachers, who like to poke fun at you lol. As for me, i think im falling for the fish of the sea, starkist...tuna lmbo. I do like your smile though lol. Anyways on a more serious note...you knowy story and,why i am where im at. No need to share on broadcast t.v. for those of our friends know were bestfriends. The rest i really don't care what they think. There is only one judge and thats all i care about pleasing. With love gorgeous patty and my other friends here. Have a peaceful friday love and hugs carla

I'm really glad you're doing this. I also am using the timeshare in Key West Johnny and I have gone to for many years every January. I'm here with another couple we always travelled with which has helped me do this. It's been strange, and so many memories of past years. But I'm getting stronger and realizing I must keep trying to live the new role of a single woman. Sometimes I feel guilty if I find myself enjoying something or someone, but I also don't want to be in the dark grief Ive been in for the long devastating battle while he fought brain cancer. It was so awful. I'm glad he suffers no more- and know he would want me to do what makes me live out the rest of my life.