I'm back...

[Tink]

Starting to feel some normalcy around here... A lot has happened so I don't know where to start...But I'm here...so HI ;)

[Mags]

Hi Tink, I'm so pleased you're starting to feel better and coping with things again.

[dandysmom]

Hi, good news, Tink! :D

[alexgirl73]

Hi Tink, good to see you :D x

[Tink]

How've you all been? What have I missed? :D

[Squirrel]

Hi Tink... Good seeing you back here. :)

not much missed from this end!

[dandysmom]

Nothing new here, Tink, just the regular routine, Leia's fine, I've been getting her thyroid gel in her ear daily most days. She hates it........

[Shelley123]

Hi Tink,
i'm glad you are maintaining contact with us, it's great to hear from you.

[angieh]

Welcome back hugs from me, Kizzy, Pip and Monty!

[Manyana13]

Welcome back :-) Been wondering how you are doing.

[Kim]

Hi Tink, good to have you back xx

[Velvet]

Welcome back xx

[babycakes]

Welcome back Tink, take it easy big hugs x

[Kazz]

Well hello. How is everything there?

[PoshPuss]

Hi Tink! :) I'm back too. Been on vacation in the States with my sis in California. Happy to see you on the forum again. :D

[Tink]

Well, a LOT has been going on.
Right now I am looking into some properties for a new home for me and the furkids. Me and K's family would like it all settled by end of month if at all possible.
Also, this may sound strange, but I'm actually in a new relationship. It's exciting and making me happy, although I realize it may not seem appropriate to some.

[truthisouthere]

Well, a LOT has been going on.
Right now I am looking into some properties for a new home for me and the furkids. Me and K's family would like it all settled by end of month if at all possible.
Also, this may sound strange, but I'm actually in a new relationship. It's exciting and making me happy, although I realize it may not seem appropriate to some.

Tink, whatever helps is fine. Looking for a new place signals to me you are coping well and taking positive steps for the future.

[Squirrel]

Tink... It's about time you have a fun relationship which doesn't have a lot of stress intermixed... And if it seems quick to others, then sobeit. None of us can live this part of your life for you, any more than we could live the previous parts.....

Looking forwards to hearing about the new house and how the furkids settle soon.

[Kazz]

Morning well afternoon now.
And good on you Tink what is his name? are you thinking of moving very far?

[angieh]

Just really glad to hear that you are thinking about your own future (and the furkids' too of course!)

Really hope that you find the right place for you and that everything goes well.

[dandysmom]

That's good news, Tink! And no one who hasn't walked in your shoes should express any negative feelings about a relationship. You're healing, and that's a GOOD thing! (((hugs))) to you and the furkids. Keep posting!

[Shelley123]

That's brilliant news Tink.
You absolutely deserve to be happy :)

[Tink]

Thanks everyone for being so supportive :D
Guess what? I looked at a place last Thursday that I fell in love with and I got the call yesterday morning that I was approved.....it's mine Saturday!! I go sign the lease tomorrow morning..woohoo! :D

[Tink]

Morning well afternoon now.
And good on you Tink what is his name? are you thinking of moving very far?

Kazz, I'm moving into the city where everything is...about 20 minutes drive from this house. It'll be loads more convenient for me to access everything. Being in the middle of nowhere is nice when you have company but when you're alone...well for me, I'll be happy to be living in the same city as my friends and support system.

His name is Trinidad. 44, never been married, no kids.
It's funny--he's 6'4 and I'm 5'2 so we look quite the pair walking down the street together...

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/meandtrin2.jpg

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/profilepic.jpg

[dandysmom]

Glad you got the place, Tink, apartment, house? Moving is such a hassle, glad you'll have someone to help you with it. Trinidad - what an interesting name! :D I'm so glad things seem to be going much better now...

[Tink]

Thanks! It's a triplex unit :D

[Squirrel]

Hey! That's great news house wise. Seems to be quite quick to my head, but sounds like you need it like that, so...

Trinidad sounds lovely as well.

So pleased for you. :)

[Shelley123]

Lovely pictures of you and Trinidad, i'm so happy for you.
What's a triplex unit ?
Glad you have found somewhere nice.

[angieh]

So glad you've found somewhere. I too have no idea what a triplex unit is ......... I do hope that the move goes smoothly and that your furbabes aren't too stressed and settle quickly.

Trinidad looks good - hope he treats you good too! Good luck to you both.

[Kazz]

Glad you are happy. Remind him you may be 5'2" but you have backup...............with the ability to travel ;)

Like the others I am baffled by a triplex? I imagine it is something along the lines of a maisonette sort of thing? ie your own individual entrance to a home in the same building.

[Tink]

Triplex means a building made of three units connected to each other :D
I'm signing the lease in a few hours!! :D

[Tink]

Glad you are happy. Remind him you may be 5'2" but you have backup...............with the ability to travel ;)


Bahahahha I will tell him, he'll get a kick out of that ;) :-D

[Kazz]

Bahahahha I will tell him, he'll get a kick out of that ;) :-D

Our sense of direction is a little dodgy.............so he may have to have wait around a while ....................:roll: ...and I was almost correct about the triplex...:-D ...can you take the animals there?

[pamela81]

nice to see you posting again tink, its good to hear that you have met someone new after all teh heartache you have gone through.

I wish you and Trinidad all the best xx

[Tink]

Our sense of direction is a little dodgy.............so he may have to have wait around a while ....................:roll: ...and I was almost correct about the triplex...:-D ...can you take the animals there?

LOL, okay I won't see anything till I get the go ahead that you're closeby;)

Yep, my animals are allowed. It's the cats and ferrets and me.

[Kazz]

LOL, okay I won't see anything till I get the go ahead that you're closeby;)

Yep, my animals are allowed. It's the cats and ferrets and me.


Nah! you can tell him, give him a laugh; just give us a little advance warning if you need backup. :-D

The place sounds ideal.I hope you will be very settled and comfortable there; I would say happy but you are I think, in general a happy person so thats a given.

[Tink]

We're all moved and everyone's doing fine! :D
Maybe after I get this place in order I'll post some pics :-D

[Squirrel]

That's good hearing Tink. Another job well done. :)

[Kazz]

A couple of biggest stressers there are in the past few months Tink, allow yourself a little time to sit back now.

Pictures would be nice have you brought anything new or are you going to settle in first and see what the place feels like.

Have you met any of the neighbours?
And will the cats be going out there?

[angieh]

Glad to hear that you have moved ...... that's another step forward Tink (((HUGS)))

[Elaine]

Sorry for the late reply, am very glad to hear that you have found a nice place and that you and the animals are getting settled. Look forward to seeing the pics when you post them.

Am also releived that you dont need the back up as I dont think the van could withstand another transatlantic crossing;)

[dandysmom]

Tink, are you settled in yet? Pics of new digs???

[Tink]

Hi, there! Yup, I'm mostly settled. Just a few things here and there to take care of but I have the majority of things unpacked and put away.
The kitties are doing great. Kuan Yin was freaked out the first night but by day two she was playing and settled. Solomon and Hestia were happy with the place from Day One! There's several good windows they enjoy around here..
The ferrets are laid back. As long as they have their things and their Mama they are fine wherever..to them, it's just new scents and sights to explore.
I'm gonna vacuum a bit and then upload some pics soon..
I'm really loving this place. Saturday was exhausting and that night me and Trin had to go back to the house and drop off the uhaul down the street and it gave me a chance to do a final walk through and say goodbye to the house. Some tears were shed. Trin is so very supportive and respectful of K's memory and our love. He held me and talked me through it. Sad but necessary. It was like the final closure I needed. I already feel at peace here.

[Tink]

P.S.
It occurs to me I didn't show you all the area where we scattered K's ashes...a river we used to go to down the road from his house...

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/ashes.jpg

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the person I am standing with is me and K's very good friend, Irv, who was like a father to him.
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/ashes3.jpg

[Mags]

Tink, I'm so pleased you have found happiness again....:)

[Tink]

Tink, I'm so pleased you have found happiness again....:)

Thanks so much. I'm truly blessed.

[Squirrel]

It's so good to hear you (and the furkids) have settled so quickly. And thanks for the pictures. :) *hugs*

[angieh]

I am so glad that you have found this huge strength and purpose to move on, with Trin's support too. You deserve loads of happiness Tink. Glad to hear that the furkids have settled in and that you all love your new home.

Thanks for sharing the photos of the special place where you scattered K's ashes - a river seems a really good place indicating his onward journey and yours.

[dandysmom]

What a beautiful place for the ashes. I'm so happy things are going well now and you're having some closure.

[lynz85]

so pleased to hear you are happy and getting on so well with life!

[Kazz]

Tink, I'm so pleased you have found happiness again....:)
See I don't think she lost the happiness, I think she hit a brick wall at 1000miles an hour and now I think K is making sure the wall is being removed section at a time.

What a lovely place the pictures I am sure do not do it justice however they show a beautiful place.

[Tink]

Some pix where the place doesn't look too horribly messy..mostly of kitties, LOL

My new cute lamp Trin bought me (i love owls)
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/001-5.jpg

Gotta have the toothbrush holder, LOL
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Sol loves the laundry basket..and doesn't he look proud?
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Sol in the hallway
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Pino on my bed
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/018-1.jpg

Antique furniture from K's family with my baby blanket and childhood bear on top
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Mau chowing down
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Fave window
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Mau looking for the dog that lives next door and the squirrels in that tree
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Baby Man playin this morning
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/036-1.jpg

I'll get more detailed pics of the actual apartment once I clean a little more, LOL!!! :D

[dandysmom]

Tink, that looks like a lovely place! Great window view for the cats, they seem to be settled in well ... as do you! Sol seems to be darker than before. Love K's furniture, especially that needlepoint footstool. I'm so pleased things are going right for a change ..... :D

[Tink]

Thanks!! The windows were a big plus. I'll have to take pics of the windows in the two bedrooms, they are nice and long, not quite floor to ceiling but almost!
The other morning I watched two squirrels gathering dried leaves out on the porch..lovely.

[dandysmom]

Now Tink you know how I detest squirrels! Bah! Seriously, nice big windows make such a difference; I never feel shut in in this studio apartment because of the floor to ceiling window. Will the cats go out?

[angieh]

Lovely outlook Tink, for you and their majesties! Glad you are settling in well - I love owls too!!!

[Manyana13]

Tink, I have not been online here for a few weeks but have just caught up with everything. So glad that you are ok and Sol looks settled (as do you all) but have a soft spot for your Sol!! Your pictures of where you scattered K's ashes are beautiful. I hope that you are finding the peace and happiness you so rightly deserve. All the best from me and my lot!! x

[Tink]

Hi, guys. More detailed pix of my new place!~

living room
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n567/tinxphotos/001-6.jpg

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kitchen/dining

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ferret room

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my bedroom

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walk in closet where second group of ferrets is..but they run the whole room when they are out of cage
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bathroom
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laundry

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[Tink]

And some fall pix..followed by silly pix of me and Trin today

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[angieh]

Like your new place Tink! Looks a lot easier to deal with than your old place - is it? So glad that you've all settled in well - the cats look happy - thanks for the lovely photos of Solly, this Fan Club member is still a great fan of his!

Great fall colour and I love the photos of the pretty little deer.

Good to see fun pix of you and Trin. Hope all is still going well with you both.

[dandysmom]

That does look like a nice apartment, and both you and all the furries seem well settled. Fall color is just gorgeous, and I love the pics of Hestia and Solly at the window; good to see you and Trin too! That deer is amazingly close, are you near some woods?

[Kazz]

Wow that looks really really nice, like as been said "a lot easier to manage" and being closer to the centre has to be good.

[Tink]

Thanks, guys!
Yes, this place is loads easier for me to manage and keep. I just love it and feel relieved. That house had lots of memories but also was difficult to keep up in its state.
Eileen, we weren't by the woods..would you believe we were in a movie theater parking lot? I told Trin I wanted to take some pix of the leaves before we went inside to buy tickets and just as I pulled out my camera this deer just walked right up to our car and stood there for me. I took those from the passenger seat!!
And, yes, I am soooo much closer to everything now. I don't feel nearly as anxious about driving. I hardly ever have to take a highway now, I can get to almost anything I need just by side streets that are simple. And even if I couldn't drive I am a walk away from the bus stop just down the road. Having a 24 hour grocery store and food nearby and the bank...ahh, heaven. The country is nice in its own ways but I love the convenience of being in the city. Plus, there's still enough greenery around for it to not be all cement and asphalt. Best of both worlds!

[Elaine]

Loving your new place Tink, nice big windows, light and airy.
Fantastic pictures xxx

[dandysmom]

I know what you mean, Tink; in my former house I could walk to almost everything plus the bus stop was a half block away ... and the woods two blocks away. Heaven!

[calismum]

Looks really comfortable and you have all your guys there making it an instant home

[pamela81]

your new place looks lovely tink, i love the photo of the deer aswell!!!!

[Tink]

Picture Update:

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[dandysmom]

Interesting pics, even though I'm not sure what a few of the first ones are!! That's a humongous teddy bear, and as ever, good to see Solly and Kuan Yin. Are you experimenting with a new camera?

[angieh]

Your second photo has me guessing too Tink, but I love the one of the lamp-post and of course Solomon and Kuan Yin looking good.

It's great to see that you are giving expression to your artistic side - keep it up!

[Tink]

Thanks!
The first picture is of Mochi (dessert at a Japanese restaurant) and the second pic is a closeup of the water fountains outside the restaurant at night.
Not a new camera, just having fun with the same one. I love taking pictures.
Trin bought me that teddy bear. I can sleep with it when I miss him, LOL.