@JPopStrikesBack
bad news guys.. I'd left a phone message yesterday expressing our concern, and received a message back today from his dad, saying John passed away on Jan 6 💔
I hate to be the bearer of bad news again but I'd sent a snailmail note to
@IsItUpOrDown
to check on him and his sister called me today to say he took his life last week .. he was a special one as anyone who interacted with him knew .. rest in peace, Randy 💔
@buitengebieden
what? you are the kindest, least offensive account on twitter, continually cleansing our timelines with cuteness and comedy.. glad you're back 💜
we know
@JPopStrikesBack
was the always fun/funny/upbeat guy among us, but I'm hearing from SO MANY PEOPLE saying he was their 1st BB twitter friend or their 1st follow - he was also THAT guy.. we need that in our BB streets along with Mariah gifs & 'not an updater' gags 😭
you know her from tossing her mic but if you aren't aware of Chima's backstory, her episode of Cold Case Files is now on Netflix: 'Deja Vu/Secret in the Well' episode
horrific, bone-chilling stuff.. she is a hero, and should be known for this way more than a mic in a hot tub
she hadn't had any indications but he left a note that he loved her, which she said helped, and that he'd often been troubled off & on and was at peace now.. I said there weren't any indications here but he didn't share much personal stuff.. I let her know he was loved by many 💜
we said goodbye to iTrixie this morning..
she was 15, had 4 cats (2 still here), travelled 4 states + 9 national parks, professional toy de-stuffer, star of stage & screen, and all-around sweetest doggie ever 🌈🌉💔
I'll be lucky to make it to halfway..
stress is off the charts, which in turn destabilizes my schizophrenic kid, compounded by elderly dog not doing well.. blocking right & left and going off on not-guilty people..
not asking for advice, just venting
thank you all for the kind words, I so appreciate them! over there Trixie was a kind of part time mascot but you guys 'knew' her better, as we all share our little buddies here.. and some of you go all the way back to HW chat and her origin story, thank you so much 💜💐
a reminder for us all to a) post a quick note if you're leaving twitter or taking a break and b) try to make sure someone has your contact info if you go missing..
I have a lot of addresses b/c of covid masks but not everyone's, nor do I have all names matched to
@s
making a shit-ton of burritos, like 20, to freeze, also taco filling, teriyaki chicken, spaghetti.. I've never prepped so much for a BB season, and I need a bigger freezer
had someone over for a few hours who doesn't like to leave home, she was comfortable & had a good time.. she also doesn't like to eat, I made tacos, she had two 😊 a good feeling
I know a lot of people are hoping Christmas wins veto, and I get why, but I want to see her losing streak continue right out the door .. I won't be able to handle her gloating if she wins
update: our Halloween cat is doing much better, no idea what went wrong - if she ate something she shouldn't, no clue what it might have been? we're just hoping it was a weird fluke but glad she's good again
thank you guys for your concern 💜🐈⬛💜
time to say farewell temporarily here I guess..
I won't be far, and I'll probably pop in to vent now and then.. also want to say THANK YOU to kofi/patreon supporters! that's mostly you guys rather than them guys, know I appreciate you so very much 💜💜💜
Ms iTrixie is in for minor surgery today, having her ugly skin thingy removed.. everything should be fine and easy, but she is 12 so I'm concerned til I hear from them 🥺
since Trixie decided to check out on a holiday we had to go to emergency vet, where they have a dedicated room, and a jar of Hershey's kisses with a sign 'good bye kisses' so the doggos can finally have a bit of chocolate 🥲
I asked
@IsItUpOrDown
recently if he minded the birthday stuff? he said: "I'm having fun with it. The only thing that I do try to do, is to hope to keep those with real birthdays from having their day's shine diminished.💜
#HappyBirthdayRandy
🥹🎂🐦🐇🚔💐
Flaca the black cat has set the boundaries for Poppy (with a swat lol) - Hazo the gray cat is coming around gradually and not ready for a photo session yet
oh hey, my Etsy shop has earned 'Star Seller' for on-time shipping, customer service, and 5-star reviews - THANK YOU FOR THOSE! 🥰
new stuff includes more jeweled cat zipper pouches and a cute lake scene tote bag with a vinyl bottom
clicky >> for info
horrible news, she died in a house fire in April..
rest in peace Joy 💔
her brother set up a GFM to cover costs, cleanup etc but it didn't get much action - maybe we can collectively help them out a bit (Dee Dee was her real name but she preferred Joy)
BB calendar 🗓️
Jan: Celebs, okay
Feb: maybe I'll try Canada
Mar-Apr: why is Canada like this
May: can't wait for summer BB!
June: cast looks okay
late June: I don't like this much
July: OMG I FKN HATE EVERYONE & EVERYTHING
Sept: whew glad that's over
Oct: I miss BB
my Etsy shop SOLD OUT omg! plus I've had several custom orders - I am so pleased! I have parts for a whole bunch more lap quilts but they do take time, I hope to have more available before too long..
THANK YOU PURCHASERS! and viewers and favoriters 💜🧵💜🧵💜🧵💜
if you've never faced severe mental illness in yourself or a loved one, you can't imagine the hell of having your own head attack you, and *being aware* that you're actively working against your own health and well-being
*** help is available ***
for what it's worth, no, we are not 'all in the same boat'
we are all in the same storm, but our boats vary widely - some will weather everything just fine, and some will sink
(I may need reminders of this later) but as the casuals who don't keep up then ask a million questions, the haters, the uninvited opinions & rabid horrors flood my mentions, remembering all the lovely support & kindness from YOU GUYS will keep me afloat.. thank you 💐🌺🌷🌼🌹💐
📚 I guess I'll start a thread of my 2022 books read, and add to it as I get thru them, for recommends etc.. sorry if you end up seeing this starter tweet over & over thru the year 🥴
this was quilt
#54
for the year, which I'm keeping, kind of a bed topper? king size bed and I don't have space/equipment to make a quilt that size.. will probably make a couple pillows with the leftovers
Waddling towards Halloween weekend like Wellington's offspring, Bosco! 🎃🐧 Penguins will sometimes take items like toys back to their nest areas when they take a liking to them.