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I don't have "real" kids and never will. Shortly after I became sick and my world was falling apart, I adopted a dog from the dog pound. He literally saved my life. I've had dogs before, but he is my "heart" dog. It's as if our souls are one. I could not love a human child more than I love this dog. When anyone asks if I have a child, I say yes, but my child has fur. Therefore, I am a doggie mom. Posts: 106 | From USA | Registered: Aug 2004
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I did not want to use "ef'ed" up, even though I really wanted to, so I used foggedup.
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Jill E.
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quote:Originally posted by Nimzovich76: he once missed the first prize by losing to S�misch; immediately upon learning this, Nimzowitsch got up on a table and shouted, ``Why must I lose to this idiot?''
What a great story. It reminds me of how most of us feel when talking to doctors, "Why must I explain Lyme Disease to this idiot???"
I must have been very foggy the day I signed up for Lymenet because I used my real name and had no creativity in me that day.
But on the CaliforniaLyme Yahoo Group, I'm WryWriter54 because I used to do a lot of comedy writing and stand-up comedy before Lyme - and I had to choose 54 because there were already lots of WryWriter names taken on Yahoo believe it or not! Since Lyme, I've had a hard time holding on to my sense of humor. Hopefully it will return.
Jill
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quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: What kind of dog is it??
He's a Collie mix. I got him at the dog pound and now he's a certified therapy dog. We visit nursing homes and other places. We did a children's grief camp the past two summers, for kids who have lost loved ones. He's a very special dog. I can't imagine life without him. He too has tick disease. He has chronic Ehrlichia canis and has also had Ehrlichia equi and Bartonella.
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doggiemom...I'm so jealous. We used to have a WONDERFUL border collie. He was the dog of all dogs, I'm telling you! So smart, so beautiful, so protective, so loving, so much fun!
We miss him alot.
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quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: doggiemom...I'm so jealous. We used to have a WONDERFUL border collie. He was the dog of all dogs, I'm telling you! So smart, so beautiful, so protective, so loving, so much fun!
Border collies are great dogs. Mine is not of the border collie variety. Mine is a rough collie (think Lassie) mix. I also had a full breed rough collie (named Lassie, lol) up till about 3 years ago, when I had to have her put to sleep at the age of 14. She had also been a shelter dog before I got her. She was a great dog, but we didn't bond as deeply as my collie mix. He seems to have gotten the best of both the collie in him and whatever he's mixed with. Posts: 106 | From USA | Registered: Aug 2004
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Well My very 1st email was ResQBecca I was very much in to vol. at my local vol. rescue squad so that was my name but. I lost it. I started a new email acct. a year and a half ago this time I dropped one of the c's I did it in my name when I write it to ( Now thats what you call lazy) when you start dropping letters out your name )I am hoping that one day I will be able to get back in to the rescue squad again. When I am feeling better. Smiles Beca
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tdtid was a nick I used for a new email account within the first year I was ill.
I was going the G.P. route, not knowing what was wrong and in the first year, all they could do was drug me to the gills.
When I got off the meds and back through testing, you know...lupus?, M.S., fibro? ect, ect, ect.
I thought of what I loved and wasn't going to use my children's or husband's name so since I'm a major Broadway lover and use to get down there so often....
I felt "Man of LaMancha" song "To Dream the Impossible Dream", fit where I was feeling. I was dreaming of getting well.
So To Dream THE Impossible Dream came out as TDTID. I hope all our dreams that often feel impossible with this illness at times come true.
Cathy
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... because having lyme disease, for me, has been like watching life pass me by... "the view from the curb..."
I picture a child watching a parade while sitting on the side of the curb, and wanting to be a part of it so much... but there are barriers that prevent her from joining in... So she just watches, knowing one day, she will lead the parade!
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quote:Originally posted by tdtid: So To Dream THE Impossible Dream came out as TDTID. I hope all our dreams that often feel impossible with this illness at times come true.
Cool!
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treepatrol
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I think Iam going get a new handle.
From treepatrol to pooped or slipped&fellinit
Wish it was Gotupsmellinlikeroses
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I spent days trying to come up with a name. Finally I signed up and sure enough that name was taken. Tried again, that name was taken, tried again, that name was taken. My husband is the drummer for Pure Prairie League, Thus Pure Lymie League. He now sings to me " Lymie, what you want a do" . Sara
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quote:Originally posted by Pure Lymie League: Is he ever in the Nashville area? Sara
no
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joalo
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Jo = first two letters of my first name
Alo = first three letters of my last name.
I know boring as he**!!
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i use "randibear" because randi was the name of my beloved labrador who died two years.
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mine's pretty obvious I know...not terribly creative either
...but I feel like I've been 'hanging in there' waiting for some improvement for a veeerrrry long time!
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Well, my favorite band EVER is Disturbed... and I just put me at the end. I thought it sounded clever as well, so I've kept it and used it for many things.
And I guess it worked out perfectly as a nickname since Lyme has literally disturbed my life in so many ways.
-------------------- One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar. ~ Helen Keller
My Lyme Story Posts: 2965 | From Land of Confusion (bitten in KS, moved to PA, now living in MD) | Registered: Jun 2007
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I have a pathetic excuse for my name. When asked for a scren name I tried my first name - already taken- then I tried my nickname- Gigi-already
taken then i went to things I love dolphins-guess what- so i looked around the room and my husband was cleaning his blackpowder flintlock. Hah- I
thought I bet no one will have used that name so blackpowder
it is. I'm just glad I saw that first cause my daughter was cleaning the toilet and if I would have seen her first...God only knows
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merrygirl
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disturbedme- I love disturbed too!
My name is because I like christmas and it was christmas time when I made up this name.
Gotta be honest and say I am not a very merry person most of the time! Hahaha! Posts: 3905 | From USA | Registered: May 2007
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I looked it up....Heavy metal??! I'm married to a musician, but heavy metal is not quite my idea of music!!
I like just about ANY kind of music....and believe it or not I did enjoy the Rock music on that show that is designed like American Idol...but for rock music.
I actually watched that show...a shocker for hubby!!
If they got too carried away, I'd just change channels!!
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Yes I like heavy metal!
It is kinda angry-
but hey- I like Christmas music..
Melissa
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disturbedme
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quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: I looked it up....Heavy metal??! I'm married to a musician, but heavy metal is not quite my idea of music!!
I am almost obsessed with Disturbed and don't think their music is heavy metal. It's more, I guess, hard rock/rock. But no, I don't think it would fit heavy metal so much.
-------------------- One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar. ~ Helen Keller
My Lyme Story Posts: 2965 | From Land of Confusion (bitten in KS, moved to PA, now living in MD) | Registered: Jun 2007
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Guess I'll have to listen to one of their songs on their website. The first one I went to I couldn't figure out how to get off the homepage!!!
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disturbedme
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quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: Guess I'll have to listen to one of their songs on their website. The first one I went to I couldn't figure out how to get off the homepage!!!
Improver= I tried several names and they were taken so heres the scoop. I was in the auto service field for most of my adult life both fixing cars and managing techs. Once I became infected with lyme I slowly started to lose the ability to work the hours required so I lost my job.
I started a home improvement company (Improver) so I could make my own hours. This past July I had to disolve the business since I couldn't do any physical work.
The only problem with the name is everyone is uncertain of my gender and assumes I am a woman..lol
I AM A 30 Y/O MAN!!
Silly name but I am used to it.
PS if anyone ever needs auto service advice feel free to ask...
I.E. do I really need a fuel injection service every 10k like the dealer says. Answer....NO, waste of money for you but commission for the svc advisor.
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