Opal26

@Opal26 (17679)

United States • Age 73

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Opal's Frankenstorm Update & Request on Friend's Survial! Please Respond!

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 31 Oct 12

As promised, this is an update to my discussion about "Hurricane Sandy", who by now most people know plenty about. And as I live in NY, I can say that what is being said is true~it wasas bad as they said it would be and...

power outages

survival

unnerving

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7 people

We're getting a Frankenstorm?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 27 Oct 12

Greetings from NY! The word from the Weather Media/Forecastors/Genius' is that we are to "batten down everything that can fly", get the proper emergency necessities ready. prepare to lose electic power... )Oh no not the...

emergency

hurricane

lose electricity

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8 people

Issues With Notifies

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 14 Oct 12

Am having trouble with receiving emails and notifies are turned on. Can't contact mylot either! Am I the only one? Please help!

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4 people

Reflections & Updates from Opal...

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 11 Oct 12

As promised, to my "Lotter" friends I am back with some updates on my "condition". Unfortunately, my surgery was "inconclusive" so have to repeat tests in 6 weeks~ Not the outcome I had hoped for. My Mom isn't doing well...

wondering

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12 people

Big Brother Finale....

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 19 Sep 12

For us few BB Fans it's over! I am going to miss my 3 nights of "crazy, backstabbing, lying, ridiculousness!!! How 'bout you guys? I know that there were only a few of us "diehards" that stuck it out to the "end" and I know...

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1 person

Big Brother

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 7 Sep 12

I'm not sure how many people on here are watching this season, but years ago when I first came to "the Lot" there were quite a few of us that were. I'm not a big TV watcher and I'm definitely not into "Reality TV", but I do...

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2 people

Women's Health Issue-Can you help! Probably Not For You Guys...

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 7 Sep 12

As my friend's might have noticed my absence for awhile I have decided to make a few discussions to explain some of the things that have been going on and get some opinions. One of the issues is a bit embarrassing since it is a...

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7 people

Is Anyone Else As Much As A Procrastinator As I Am About Decision Making?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 8 Oct 11

Hi, Opal here~ Once again I find myself in a quandry. I just can't seem to make a decision about anything ever. I am still trying to decide on my "Florida trip" to see my Mom and about another 10 things that I just can't seem...

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7 people

Am I Giving Into My Fear Of Flying For The Wrong Reasons?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 28 Sep 11

Hey Everyone, Opal here! This has really become a very serious issue for me for many reasons and I'd like some help/opinions. I've gotten plenty of opinions from my "offline friends" (who aren't helping), actually making...

fear of flying

threats

wrong reasons

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11 people

Livie In NY~ Having More Difficult Time Coping With 9/11 Anniv ThanThought...

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 12 Sep 11

Opal here~Don't know if this subject has been overdone, just know I need to vent. It's now 9/12 & I've had an extremely difficult and depressive day dealing with living in NYS and reliving the "Anniversary of 9/11". I'm sure...

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9 people

I Dodged A Bullet And Need To Get The Word Out...Please Let Me!

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 15 Jun 11

This is something that is really important, so to my friends and others who are middle aged, or have family members with or are at risk for Colon Cancer please keep reading. (I know I probably lost quite a few of you, but to...

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12 people

How Do You Feel When Someone Does Something Special And Unexpected For You?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 8 May 11

I know that many of you have heard me speak about my "Sort of Son" aka the Computer Guy who murdered my computer and also bought me a new one! Well, just a little while ago he surprised me with a dozen roses for Mother's Day!...

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10 people

Would You Date A Pathological Liar If You Thought You Could Change Them?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 28 Apr 11

This should be a no-brainer, but, unfortunately for my best-friend it isn't! She is involved with a pathological liar who steals from her (both jewelery and money), lies about everything, promises he will change (and doesn't)...

blind when it comes to love

pathological liar

stealing

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12 people

Are You Listening? Then What Did I Say?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 27 Apr 11

Do you ever wonder if the person you are speaking to is listening to you? I mean not just listening, but hearing what you are saying! Do you wonder if maybe your spouse, significant other or friend is really paying attention to...

hear me

listening

what did i say

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16 people

How Do You Feel & Deal With Two-Faced Back Stabbing Friends?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 21 Apr 11

I am basically an easy going person and get along with most people most of the time. And I pride myself on being there for my friends as much as I can. But, there is a few things I can't tolerate and that is lying, and being...

liars back stabbers

supposed friends

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16 people

Who Murdered Opal's Computer? You'll Never Believe.....

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 1 Apr 11

Yes, It's true! My very first PC was MURDERED! In a fit of rage, cold blooded, beated to death, last night at approximately 8:00PM EST. It wasn't turning on to well, but it was "working"- well sort of! I got a visit from my...

bludgeoned

rage

shocked

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10 people

To All Yankee Fans How Do You Feel About George Steinbrener?-RIP?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 13 Jul 10

Hey All! It's Opal from NY! I have been a diehard Yankee Fan since I was a very little kid! I used to watch the games with my Grandpa! I knew the players, their numbers and as I got older I really "learned" the game! I was...

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4 people

Friends Coming Into Your Life-Do You Ever Wonder Why?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 10 Jun 10

I was just responding to a discussion that got me to thinking about the friends in my life! I have some very close and dear friends that have been in my life for many years and some that have been in my life for a shorter time,...

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11 people

I'm Waiting And Not Dealing Well! I Just Don't Know What To Do, Please! Help!

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 29 May 10

Hi! Opal here! I am not doing well this weekend and being that it's a Holiday, it's making it worse! I hate to be a "downer", but I need to vent or something-oh hell, I just need my mylot friends! I am waiting for some medical...

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16 people

Someone Come Into Your Life For One Reason & Turned Out To Be Something Else?

Opal26 @Opal26 (17679) • United States 9 May 10

Hey Opal here! Happy Mom's Day! The reason for this question is that there is someone who came into my life about 3 years ago! He is my "computer guy"! I have talked about him before! He is 27 and always calls me for "advice"...

fixed computer

special friend

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7 people