General Update with Pictures

Elspode · 06-10-2012, 09:24 PM

Well, Hell. Life is busy. I know I'm not around much, but I do manage to keep up a bit with some of you on Facebook. For those of you who don't spend time there, yet still wonder what's going on with Elspode, here's some pics and text for your erudition.

I guess the biggest change is that Selene and I are now divorced, and I live with Leslie (Tree Fae) now. Here's a pic of our front yard, courtesy of Google Earth Street View, which finally made it into our neighborhood this past March. The second pic is of our backyard. This place is an oasis for my soul.

Elspode · 06-10-2012, 09:28 PM

Those of you who have known me for awhile will remember that beater Explorer in the driveway of the first pic from my post when I first bought it. It's been over eight years, and 118,000 miles since I got it. A couple of months ago, the 84 year old father of one of my oldest and best friends passed on, and no one else wanted to buy his 1996 Land Rover Discovery...with 56,000 one owner miles on it. I wanted it, and got it...for $2,500, at $50 per week terms. This is just one example of how fortunate I am these days.

Elspode · 06-10-2012, 09:33 PM

None of this would be nearly as awesome if there wasn't a beautiful, talented, creative, amazing woman involved. This is her.

Elspode · 06-10-2012, 09:39 PM

I am also blessed with an amazingly efficient, powerful, and fun mode of transport...my 2001 Kawasaki Concours, which I purchased in April of 2011 at about $500 under it's Bluebook value because the owner was moving to Texas in a couple of days, and didn't want to mess with it. The second picture shows my biggest, most earnest blessing...my grandson, Gavin, sitting on it, looking somewhat skeptical.

Elspode · 06-10-2012, 09:47 PM

I have more pictures to scrounge and show. I have more to tell you all. SO many changes...and all of them rather positive. I'm in debt to the extent that bankruptcy is inevitable, but it's just numbers in someone's computers. Selene and I are on excellent terms, even though she rather did me dirty in her departure.

I have so much...so many friends, a family - divided, granted, but still, a family - that loves me. I have a home that is warmer, closer, more perfect than I ever dared imagine. Thanks for letting me share. More to come.

I hope this finds you all as happy and warm as I.

Nirvana · 06-10-2012, 10:15 PM

Life is good to me most of the time. One of my favorite things to hear is when life is good to someone else. How fabulous for you Els!

zippyt · 06-10-2012, 09:32 PM

Good deal man !!

Sundae · 06-11-2012, 07:06 AM

Favoured? Lucky?
You reap you sow, you lovely man.

Things were shitty for you, but you were so positive and understanding and loving about it.
Any good that comes your way for the next forever is just because of you.

It's so, so good to hear from you, and see pics.
And I'm so happy you and TF are living the good life.
She's a wonderful life partner.

I've never been bankrupt, but I would have been if I didn't have the 'rents to come home to.
That felt like rock bottom. It hasn't been because I've found my vocation. My financial situation is temporary and shaky, but I face every work day with happiness.

Unlooked-for joy - I wish the same for you both.

limey · 06-11-2012, 07:49 AM

I've seen bits of this via FB, and it's really good to know that you are doing well in your new life with Tree Fae.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-11-2012, 01:08 PM

Excellent.

BigV · 06-11-2012, 02:00 PM

I'm very happy to hear from you in all cases, and to have such a happy update... that makes my day.

Clodfobble · 06-11-2012, 06:48 PM

Good to hear from you, Els! Love the yard shots--what are you growing in the back garden, there?

Undertoad · 06-11-2012, 06:51 PM

Ya man, that looks like one kick-ass garden!

Elspode · 06-11-2012, 09:38 PM

The veggie garden contains at least - but not limited to - the following:

Tomatoes, at least three varieties, maybe more

Peppers - Green Bell, one Habanero, A couple of Pablanos and Anaheims.

Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Onions, (the radishes and lettuce are done by now), pumpkins, watermelons, zucchini, beets, cukes and two varieties of potatoes.

It is my personal opinion that the garden is too densely planted for optimal yields, but time will tell. The tomatoes seem to be coming along well, and the corn plants are growing quickly. The squashes seem to all be flowering nicely, and so far, nothing is actually dying. :-)

xoxoxoBruce · 06-12-2012, 12:16 AM

Zucchini? Having trouble with neighbors?

06-10-2012, 09:24 PM	#1
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	General Update with Pictures Well, Hell. Life is busy. I know I'm not around much, but I do manage to keep up a bit with some of you on Facebook. For those of you who don't spend time there, yet still wonder what's going on with Elspode, here's some pics and text for your erudition. I guess the biggest change is that Selene and I are now divorced, and I live with Leslie (Tree Fae) now. Here's a pic of our front yard, courtesy of Google Earth Street View, which finally made it into our neighborhood this past March. The second pic is of our backyard. This place is an oasis for my soul. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

06-10-2012, 09:28 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Those of you who have known me for awhile will remember that beater Explorer in the driveway of the first pic from my post when I first bought it. It's been over eight years, and 118,000 miles since I got it. A couple of months ago, the 84 year old father of one of my oldest and best friends passed on, and no one else wanted to buy his 1996 Land Rover Discovery...with 56,000 one owner miles on it. I wanted it, and got it...for $2,500, at $50 per week terms. This is just one example of how fortunate I am these days. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

06-10-2012, 09:33 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	None of this would be nearly as awesome if there wasn't a beautiful, talented, creative, amazing woman involved. This is her. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

06-10-2012, 09:39 PM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I am also blessed with an amazingly efficient, powerful, and fun mode of transport...my 2001 Kawasaki Concours, which I purchased in April of 2011 at about $500 under it's Bluebook value because the owner was moving to Texas in a couple of days, and didn't want to mess with it. The second picture shows my biggest, most earnest blessing...my grandson, Gavin, sitting on it, looking somewhat skeptical. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

06-10-2012, 09:47 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I have more pictures to scrounge and show. I have more to tell you all. SO many changes...and all of them rather positive. I'm in debt to the extent that bankruptcy is inevitable, but it's just numbers in someone's computers. Selene and I are on excellent terms, even though she rather did me dirty in her departure. I have so much...so many friends, a family - divided, granted, but still, a family - that loves me. I have a home that is warmer, closer, more perfect than I ever dared imagine. Thanks for letting me share. More to come. I hope this finds you all as happy and warm as I. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

06-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#6
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Life is good to me most of the time. One of my favorite things to hear is when life is good to someone else. How fabulous for you Els! __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

06-10-2012, 09:32 PM	#7
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	Good deal man !! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

06-11-2012, 07:06 AM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Favoured? Lucky? You reap you sow, you lovely man. Things were shitty for you, but you were so positive and understanding and loving about it. Any good that comes your way for the next forever is just because of you. It's so, so good to hear from you, and see pics. And I'm so happy you and TF are living the good life. She's a wonderful life partner. I've never been bankrupt, but I would have been if I didn't have the 'rents to come home to. That felt like rock bottom. It hasn't been because I've found my vocation. My financial situation is temporary and shaky, but I face every work day with happiness. Unlooked-for joy - I wish the same for you both. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

06-11-2012, 07:49 AM	#9
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I've seen bits of this via FB, and it's really good to know that you are doing well in your new life with Tree Fae. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

06-11-2012, 01:08 PM	#10
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Excellent. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-11-2012, 02:00 PM	#11
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I'm very happy to hear from you in all cases, and to have such a happy update... that makes my day. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

06-11-2012, 06:48 PM	#12
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Good to hear from you, Els! Love the yard shots--what are you growing in the back garden, there? __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

06-11-2012, 06:51 PM	#13
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Ya man, that looks like one kick-ass garden!

06-11-2012, 09:38 PM	#14
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	The veggie garden contains at least - but not limited to - the following: Tomatoes, at least three varieties, maybe more Peppers - Green Bell, one Habanero, A couple of Pablanos and Anaheims. Corn, Peas, Green Beans, Onions, (the radishes and lettuce are done by now), pumpkins, watermelons, zucchini, beets, cukes and two varieties of potatoes. It is my personal opinion that the garden is too densely planted for optimal yields, but time will tell. The tomatoes seem to be coming along well, and the corn plants are growing quickly. The squashes seem to all be flowering nicely, and so far, nothing is actually dying. :-) __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

06-12-2012, 12:16 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Zucchini? Having trouble with neighbors? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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