by Renda B~surviving the storm by dancing in the rain.
Member since:
September 20, 2007

To My Gather Connections

February 02, 2008 08:10 AM EST
views: 87 | comments: 44

Life has kept me busy....work, playing with the grandchildren, and my home life had me preoccupied this past week.  I am not complaining, but am just explaining why I haven't been on here much. 

After missing a few days of being on Gather, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed.  I want to catch up on all my connection's content and am starting off by going through my "inbox" first.  With over a hundred emails, this will take some time.

Unfortunately, by using this method, I am missing many of your articles and/or images.  Not everyone emails me a link to their work.  I want to ask each of you to please leave a comment below if you would like me to check out any of your articles/images.  If you've read or seen something on here you think is interesting, include a link to the item so I can check those out as well.

I hope each of you have a wonderful and safe weekend.
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Comments: 44

☃ Aunt Shanny Feb 2, 2008, 8:42am EST
You get caught up as you can :)
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Feb 2, 2008, 8:45am EST
Take your time, don't stress over it and just do what you can when you can.

Have a great weekend!
M. Bradley McCauley McCauley Feb 2, 2008, 8:48am EST
It can become overwhelming and trying to keep up with everything isn't easy. I try to spend about an hour in the AM and late evening on Gather and I still don't keep up.

You might want to check out my Quick Tips--Focus on the Heart--other than that, just keep on staying in touch.

Quick Tips
Dorothy H. Feb 2, 2008, 9:17am EST
I go about things much the same way, you've explained. I eventually, catch up, and start the process all over again.
Deb J. Feb 2, 2008, 9:20am EST
Hope you have a terrific weekend too Renda!! Sometimes I have to take a break from the computer too!
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Betty DeRamus Feb 2, 2008, 9:33am EST
I truly understand, take your time, and enjoy what you are viewing, there are so many wonderful articles. Good luck to you.
Pat Bertram Feb 2, 2008, 10:43am EST
Nothing seems to be going on -- slow weekend. It should give you a chance to get caught up.
Toni V. Feb 2, 2008, 10:46am EST
You just get caught up. We all know how it feels.
Thanks everyone. I am happy to report that I've made it through all the emails and am on my way to look under the "articles/images for me tabs". Thanks for your patience and do not hesitate to send me emails or leave additional comments here if you want me to check something out.
Sharon A. Feb 2, 2008, 12:54pm EST
Wow! I know what you mean! We can only do what we can do Renda. I am sure your friends are grateful that you try! I know how you feel though. You want to be a good contact/friend and sometimes, it can be overwhelming! LOL.
Ruth Luce Feb 2, 2008, 1:26pm EST
Everyone can certainly relate I am sure!! I have recently had to admit to myself that the task was greater than myself and I would have to just let some things go and do a huge delete, I wasn't getting anywhere though I am always on plugging away and never got below 500 emails!! So today I start with 300 emails and the cycle can begin anew! =D
Austin Cushing Feb 2, 2008, 3:31pm EST
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Kay M. Feb 2, 2008, 3:44pm EST
Just take your time and enjoy yourself.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Feb 2, 2008, 5:01pm EST
Enjoy your real life Renda and we will still be here when you find time. We all fall behind, there's nothing you can do about it.
and here I was hoping......
I was starting to wonder where you were Renda...now I see you were enjoying life..which should be first on anyone's list. Take your time, you'll catch up eventually, don't feel all rushed and apologetic, all this stuff will be here to read for a long time.
Toni V. Feb 2, 2008, 10:40pm EST
You have a great weekend too.
just keep at that wonderful life you built on the backs of others.
Sharon, it can be overwhelming...but I've made it over the first big hurtle and whittled my emails down :)

Lyla, that's a good idea. I will have to try it.

Ruth, thanks. It seems you have many more emails than I did. Hope you continue to plug away at them. I have (in the past), just deleted emails and thought I'd catch up "tomorrow".

Kay & Nana, thank you both.

Katherine, thanks. There just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day at times.

Thanks, Toni.
Sue M. Feb 3, 2008, 5:18pm EST
There is no rush... just do what you can as you can! We understand, Renda!
You're welcome, Lyla. I hope you had a great day.

Sue, thank you.
necee t. Feb 3, 2008, 8:58pm EST
oh dear Renda... please do not worry... we understand... we are all in the same boat... real life takes first place... take your time... Blessings...
Deb J. Feb 4, 2008, 12:35pm EST
Hope you too had a great "Superbowl Weekend". I just saw the ending of the game..an upset for sure. Hope you are having a wonderful Monday!
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Necee, thank you.

Deb, actually I had a nice relaxing weekend and didn't really watch the game. I was enthralled in a book :) Hope your Monday is going well.
Edward Nudelman Feb 5, 2008, 3:17pm EST
Renda, what a wonderful, considerate posting... I always enjoy your comments and only wish I could get around better to read your articles!
Susan H. Feb 6, 2008, 1:17am EST
thanks
William Dotani Feb 6, 2008, 4:15am EST
I fully understand your plight. I've had the flu twice, my son once and my wife had the flu last weekend. I'm a bit behing on commenting. If you like humor, my Mrs, Bentless' Roses is a poem that should give you a chuckle. Take care and family first.
Renda, don't knock yourself out! Stop and smell the roses .... get to Gather when you can.
Sharon A. Feb 6, 2008, 2:19pm EST
Renda,
Thanks for stopping by my article in regards to the "watching an article." I guess Kevin's way is the best way right now. I have to figure it out. Have a great day! I think I just got slighted for not getting back myself. It is difficult.
Thanks, Ed. Stop by when you can.

Thanks Susan.

William, I will go take a look at it now.

Magi, thanks for stopping by.

Sharon, You're welcome. Hope you're having a great week.
Some times I have found,a shot break from our wonderful community of writers makes it fresh with sparkling new views
showing us just how great it is we have it.
That is so true, Jules. Thanks for stopping by.
Midnite Writer -- Kim Feb 19, 2008, 4:51pm EST
I'm not a connection yet, but I just wanted to say I like your articles! Hope to see more of you here!

-Kim
Digital Diva S. Feb 19, 2008, 8:27pm EST
Just do what you can and want to - there is no hurry.
bimbo.
Thanks Kim & Marilyn.
Ellie !. Feb 24, 2008, 7:09pm EST
you gotta give up on trying to catch up...impossible!
Thank you, Rose.
Ellie, I am beginning to agree with you.
William Dotani Feb 28, 2008, 1:13am EST
I have 12 pages of articles, maybe more. I write so much it's hard for people to keep up with me and I don't expect them to. I write mostly humor and poems. If it interests you, please read, but if not, then find something that does. I want to entertain and not ever bore anyone, but different strokes for different folks.
William, I'm coming by your place now. Your writing can never be considered boring :)

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