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Post by Phoenix84 on Dec 18, 2017 18:25:55 GMT -5
Time for the obligatory thread where we reminisce about 2017.
So, was 2017 a good year or not? Anything interesting happen to you? Want to comment on something that happened in 2017, put it here.
In short, if it happened in 2017, put it here.
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chiver78
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Post by chiver78 on Dec 18, 2017 18:30:49 GMT -5
no, 2017 can go suck an egg. I'm looking forward to a clean start in 2018 and putting 2017 in the rearview mirror. that said, I am looking forward to being encouraged by the amazing things the rest of you have done.
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2017 18:36:20 GMT -5
I've been just coasting along the last few years, 2018 I'm going to break right out. 2018 is my Gateway Voyage time for myself and 2018 is when it will get done. I'm also saving money to move. So 2018 is my year.
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Post by kittensaver on Dec 18, 2017 18:36:33 GMT -5
no, 2017 can go suck an egg. I'm looking forward to a clean start in 2018 and putting 2017 in the rearview mirror. that said, I am looking forward to being encouraged by the amazing things the rest of you have done. 2017 can suck waaaaaay more than eggs. My precious DH of 34+ years was diagnosed right before Thanksgiving with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood cancer. I don't know which is worse, the disease or the stupid chemo
I too need to hear amazing stories about what others have done. The kittensaver household could use a little uplifting news . . . .
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Post by giramomma on Dec 18, 2017 18:42:40 GMT -5
no, 2017 can go suck an egg. I'm looking forward to a clean start in 2018 and putting 2017 in the rearview mirror. that said, I am looking forward to being encouraged by the amazing things the rest of you have done. 2017 can suck waaaaaay more than eggs. My precious DH of 34+ years was diagnosed right before Thanksgiving with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood cancer. I don't know which is worse, the disease or the stupid chemo
I too need to hear amazing stories about what others have done. The kittensaver household could use a little uplifting news . . . .
I'm sorry
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Dec 18, 2017 18:46:35 GMT -5
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Post by weltschmerz on Dec 18, 2017 18:46:35 GMT -5
2017 sucked.
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 18, 2017 18:46:46 GMT -5
2017 was pretty good. My daughter got married, I got a promotion, and no one in the family had any health issues. Nothin' to complain about! I am looking forward to a really good 2018. Lots of goals I plan to hit.
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Post by chiver78 on Dec 18, 2017 18:51:57 GMT -5
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Dec 18, 2017 19:05:56 GMT -5
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Post by kittensaver on Dec 18, 2017 19:05:56 GMT -5
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2017 19:09:43 GMT -5
Oh I'm so very sorry kittensaver, I'm hoping the best for your DH. << BIG HUGS >>
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 18, 2017 19:12:39 GMT -5
So sorry kittensaver. I'll keep your husband in my prayers.
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Post by chapeau on Dec 18, 2017 19:15:27 GMT -5
Sorry to hear this, kittensaver . Your family is in my prayers.
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Post by kittensaver on Dec 18, 2017 19:35:15 GMT -5
Happy stories . . . . I need happy stories and happy endings!
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 18, 2017 19:57:17 GMT -5
Well, it was a decent year for us. Great: sold the last house that we didn’t live in. That’s freed up our funds both in a liability sense and in a “we can save for retirement” sense. Good riddance to the Great Recession!
You may remember I was laid off in 2015. I was recalled this summer and welcomed back by about 80% of the staff. I chose not to return though. Much of it was because my youngest child didn’t want me to go to backto 70ish hours per week. A bit of it was because there would have been professional conflict between DH and I if I’d resumed that position. Because it’s now my choice to not work there, so much bitterness has melted away.
It’s also nice to be in a financial position To turn down about $20k/year.
DH had an accident last August. His recovery took well into this year. He’s lost ~25% use of his left arm. However, we’re mostly back to normal.
DD#1 is still trying to launch. It’s not the best launch nor the worst.
DS#2 turned 27 and is no longer in his idiot stage. That’s been a huge step for him and great for family relationships. He’s even started dating!
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 18, 2017 19:58:31 GMT -5
no, 2017 can go suck an egg. I'm looking forward to a clean start in 2018 and putting 2017 in the rearview mirror. that said, I am looking forward to being encouraged by the amazing things the rest of you have done. 2017 can suck waaaaaay more than eggs. My precious DH of 34+ years was diagnosed right before Thanksgiving with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood cancer. I don't know which is worse, the disease or the stupid chemo
I too need to hear amazing stories about what others have done. The kittensaver household could use a little uplifting news . . . .
I’m so sorry.
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Post by midjd on Dec 18, 2017 19:58:54 GMT -5
Kittensaver, I'm so sorry.
2017 was a stressful year, but we did have happy endings (so far, knock wood).
DH's employer (auto dealership) sold off one of its brands earlier this year and moved to a new building, which brought with it a lot of uncertainty. But he stuck with it instead of jumping ship and ended up getting a promotion to management and a ~20% raise. He has so much more job satisfaction now, which is worth more than the raise IMO.
After several months of my own employment limbo, last week I got a promotion to a job I can see doing for the rest of my career (and an 18% raise).
DD just turned 4 and is healthy and thriving. I enjoy this stage much more than the infant/toddler/threenager ones.
Looking forward to 2018!
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Post by saveinla on Dec 18, 2017 20:04:26 GMT -5
no, 2017 can go suck an egg. I'm looking forward to a clean start in 2018 and putting 2017 in the rearview mirror. that said, I am looking forward to being encouraged by the amazing things the rest of you have done. 2017 can suck waaaaaay more than eggs. My precious DH of 34+ years was diagnosed right before Thanksgiving with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood cancer. I don't know which is worse, the disease or the stupid chemo
I too need to hear amazing stories about what others have done. The kittensaver household could use a little uplifting news . . . .
Let me know if I can be of any help. I am local to you and can help with whatever you need or just meet for coffee or some venting - hugs and good wishes to you and your DH.
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Post by dee27 on Dec 18, 2017 20:06:12 GMT -5
2016 was not great with the start of expensive dental problems, but 2017 was worse with the loss of DGD-rose-and huge dental bills for both DH and I. 2018 will have a rocky start with more expensive dental issues. I am just tired of $$$ flying out of my pocket.
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Post by dee27 on Dec 18, 2017 20:08:15 GMT -5
no, 2017 can go suck an egg. I'm looking forward to a clean start in 2018 and putting 2017 in the rearview mirror. that said, I am looking forward to being encouraged by the amazing things the rest of you have done. 2017 can suck waaaaaay more than eggs. My precious DH of 34+ years was diagnosed right before Thanksgiving with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare blood cancer. I don't know which is worse, the disease or the stupid chemo
I too need to hear amazing stories about what others have done. The kittensaver household could use a little uplifting news . . . .
I am sorry and hope your DH responds well to chemo.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2017 20:31:06 GMT -5
DH died in November of 2016, so I wasn't sure how 2017 would be. It was full of blessings beyond my wildest dreams. An observation commonly made on the Widowed Village Board is that you're forced to create a new life after you lose your spouse. You have no choice. I've learned to grill. DH always did that. I've found ways to get the car serviced without DH available to drive me there so I don't have to wait around. Found a good local place and I bicycle back home and then back to the garage in warm weather. Today was too cold so I drove there, walked a mile to the gym, worked out, walked back and picked up the car. Traveling without him is different but I've had some wonderful trips, and more planned. Sometimes I almost feel guilty- I can get "lost" because I don't have to worry about wearing out DH with long walks to nowhere, and I can go on more rigorous tours/excursions and not feel bad about him not being able to join me (even though he was always cheerful about hanging out in the hotel room and seeing my pictures when I returned). We used to get a hotel room when we visited DS and DDIL and now that it's just me I stay with them. I get so much more time with my granddaughters! I added upper body workouts to my cardio work and I'm really happy with my upper arms. I also racked up so many points in the local corporate athletic competition (I compete as a retiree for a company where I used to work) I was one of 2 female MVPS for the team. Not bad for 64 years old. It looks like (fingers crossed) I'll get through my post-retirement, pre-Medicare period starting in May, 2014 with no major medical out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare starts January 1. That $6K deductible was always hanging over my head as a major risk. And the stock market. Wow. My investments are up 14% since retirement even though I've taken money out. It's been a very good year. Please don't hate me!
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Post by wvugurl26 on Dec 18, 2017 20:38:35 GMT -5
I'm so sorry kittensaver.
I got married in July 2017. I got two honeymoons. That's the good stuff.
2017 started off horribly with two of my cousins being murdered. We are still waiting on the trial.
So aside from my wedding which was fabulous, I hope 2018 is way better for my family. We need a break.
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Post by Jaguar on Dec 18, 2017 20:59:02 GMT -5
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Post by dee27 on Dec 18, 2017 21:01:02 GMT -5
I'm so sorry kittensaver. I got married in July 2017. I got two honeymoons. That's the good stuff. 2017 started off horribly with two of my cousins being murdered. We are still waiting on the trial. So aside from my wedding which was fabulous, I hope 2018 is way better for my family. We need a break. Sorry for the loss of your cousins.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Dec 18, 2017 21:10:10 GMT -5
For me, 2017 has been pretty good. It looks like I am finally beginning to be able to hang up my counselor's hat. I've gotta give kudos to counselors though, this has to be one of the singularly most frustrating jobs out there, but they don't have the emotional involvement I had.
We lost our mutt, and got a new one who seems to be settling in well.
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Post by alabamagal on Dec 18, 2017 21:26:16 GMT -5
Lots of good things here. Finances continue to improve.
DD and her husband were living with us and working to start the year. DSIL joined Army made it through basic training and they are now in Germany and expecting my first grandchild.
ODS got married, both have great jobs, and ODS continues to progress on actuary exams.
YDS graduated college and has real estate appraiser internship
Only rough times are health related. DH had heart bypass surgery. My dad is struggling with health issues
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Post by Cookies Galore on Dec 18, 2017 21:36:25 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about your DH, kittensaver. Fingers are crossed for him. I am also sorry for your family's loss, wvu. This year just... existed. Nothing super great happened, aside from hubs finally getting a new, better job. His previous work was slowy killing him, and both of us were miserable. Now, he has less stress, fewer hours, and more money! I also had a great year at work. I had hip surgery in February, and while I'm not in pain all the time anymore, I'm not where I hoped to be at this point, physical activity wise. I have to be patient with myself, I know, but that is not one of my virtues! My six-year-old cat, Henry Chinaski, died on Deceber 1. I miss him and my heart hurts when I think about him. My 17-year-old, Katt, is still kicking and i think she'll easily make it to 20. This was probably our most adultiest adulting year so far, which is probably why it was so mentally and emotionally challenging!
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Dec 18, 2017 22:04:18 GMT -5
kittensaver, I am so sorry. My DH has been treated (twice) for cancer. I don’t know which was worse: the diagnosis or the radiation series. I used to cry in tne shower where he couldn’t see or hear me. The good news is that he has been cancer free for three years now and I’m going to hope for the best outcome for your DH. But living with a cancer patient in treatment can be a living hell. I hope you are taking care of yourself and getting the support you need. The one thing I’d have done differently would have been going to a support group or a counsellor...
Personally, 2017 has been a mixed bag but mostly good for me. I had a major fallout with my sister. We’ve patched things up, but I don’t know whether things will ever be the same. I joined Weight Watchers and shed 32 pounds. DH and I went to Asia last month (China, Cambodia and Vietnam). The highlights were sunrise at Angor Wat, a cruise on HaLong Bay, touring the Mekong Delta and riding a tuk-tuk in Phenom Penh.
My divorced son has a new girlfriend who he is bringing over to meet me. I hope it is serious. Oldest grandson graduated Navy boot camp last Jan and is coming home on leave in a couple of weeks. Youngest grandson graduated high school and is taking IT classes at a CC. Granddaughter is happy and thriving.
Financially, we pulled more out of the retirement accounts than I wanted. We purchased a lot adjacent to ours. We also replaced some of flooring and bought some new furniture. DH wants a new truck, but I’m wanting to wait another year for that.
Overall, I’m grateful.
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Post by msventoux on Dec 18, 2017 22:07:25 GMT -5
Much like Meghan, this year was just a year. Nothing horrible happened. Nothing great happened. No huge drama happened. I should be happier about it, I’m just here. I think I’m still recovering from some major upheavals the past few years and waiting for the other shoe to drop. I’m hoping 2018 will be awesome and I’ll recognize it as such.
To not be such a downer, I will admit that I do have a lot to be grateful for in 2017. I didn’t lose any friends or family, and the people I care about didn’t suffer any losses either and did well overall. I have my health. Despite an ailing local economy I have a good job with steady pay raises and likely continued employment. I have the financial means to do fun stuff and do more than just work to pay for basic living expenses.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Dec 19, 2017 6:55:58 GMT -5
I’m so sorry kittensaver and wvugirl.
We had a mostly good year. DSD had another baby (#6!), and everyone is doing well with no major issues. We’re doing well and are finally scheduled a big trip for next summer. In the 11 years we’ve been together, we’ve never taken a proper vacation, just gone to visit family. So it’s about time. I’m hoping to make this an annual or semiannual thing, although not as big a vacation. We spent a bunch of money this year on things that needed doing in the house and I expect that to continue in 2018. I want to get it ready for when I retire (finally) in 2019.
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Post by zibazinski on Dec 19, 2017 7:11:41 GMT -5
I bought a house. One DH would have never agreed to or even liked but it suits me. It’s been a huge money suck but it’s almost done. The kids and I did a family trip to NYC. Probably our last one because DD will finally be working. She took her test yesterday so praying she passed it on her first try. A lot don’t. DS got a promotion and a 10k raise! He’s still with his girlfriend. She brings out the best in him. DD will come for Christmas, probably the last time as well because health professionals don’t get holidays off easily. Unsure if she’ll bring her boyfriend. I want to travel next year and spend most of our hot/humid summer away from Florida. I’ve decided the house can wait to get paid off. I need to travel while I’m able to. There are single travel groups and I’ll go with them. I’ve started working out with a personal trainer weekly and do stuff on my own most days. I’m still missing DH but it’s not as gut wrenching so I must be healing.
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