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Its impossible to work on the Internet today

by Norma Holt
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A bit over half an hour ago my son phoned to announce the birth of my newest grandson, Alexander. I already have 5 grandsons but this one has done something special to me inside. He gurgled at me over the phone and it has thrown me for six (cricket term meaning a great event). I think it will be impossible to do much work today.

Just wanted to share my joy with you.

God bless you all

Norma
#impossible #internet #today #work
  • Profile picture of the author cgj1981
    I think its awesome Norma you are balancing an IM business with grandkids Congratulations and hope it is not too hot back home in Australia.
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    Hey, it's the end of the day - Sunday, here in balmy Michigan (I must be dreaming).

    Anyway, I can vouch for the impossibility of working on the 'net this weekend. I just offloaded a few of my g'kids who were staying at Nanna and Poppa's this weekend. So despite the fact that everyone here at the WF missed me, I can say that I'm on an emotional high right now. Man - those rugrats are SOOOOO cool!!

    Congrats Norma, and I hope that the situation in Aussie-land is returning back to normal again!!

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    Many congrats NANA
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    Congratulations Norma! all the best
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    Congrats Norma... Sure do not look old enough to have 6 grands..

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  • Profile picture of the author Norma Holt
    Originally Posted by cgj1981

    I think its awesome Norma you are balancing an IM business with grandkids Congratulations and hope it is not too hot back home in Australia.
    Well, as Talltom can vouch, I am not the only grandparent in the WF. They add to the confusion sometimes and can take your focus right away but the pleasure they give is without measure.

    You are all awesome and thanks for the good thoughts.

    As you are asking about the conditions here its been hell but in Canberra right now its a pleasant day, around 27 degrees C. Tomorrow, however, there will be very strong winds in Victoria where fires are still burning plus it will be hot. They are expecting the worst.

    There are fire fighters from the USA, New Zealand and some other places as well as from all over Australia to tackle the issue. The problem we are all facing in the South is lack of water. We are in a long hefty drought.

    Anyway, get your minds off that one. There is nothing we can do now about the weather except pray.

    A new birth and a new day is what I will be concentrating on.

    God bless

    Norma
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      Originally Posted by Norma Holt View Post

      As you are asking about the conditions here its been hell but in Canberra right now its a pleasant day, around 27 degrees C. Tomorrow, however, there will be very strong winds in Victoria where fires are still burning plus it will be hot. They are expecting the worst.
      Yep, I'm not looking forward to tomorrow. Luckily its going to be fairly mild weather and a bit of rain over the next few days, though.
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    Congratulations! )) Stop working on the Internet for a while and enjoy the happy ocasion! ))
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    Congratulations Norma!!!!!

    And I agree with Bill, take the day off and enjoy that memory of having been "gurgled at" over the phone. Poetry that.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dave777
    Congrat's Norma! Enjoy all the grandkids while they're still young and buy him his 1st domain name

    A future internet marketer or just maybe a growing baby domaining niche opportunity? From my domaining swipefile...
    Baby Domain Names?

    opps! somehow my post here landed up on that video blog, weird. A good backlink I guess...

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    Congratulations!

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    Amazing, have a great day.
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  • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
    How exciting! Congratulations to you, your son and the mother! Welcome to the world, Little Alexander.

    Cheers,
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    Hey Norma - onya!

    Don't blame you at all for not workin - that's awesome!
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    • Profile picture of the author philbowman
      Congratulations Norma! (Five grandsons) Have a wonderful day.
      Bless you, your family and little Alexander.
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  • Profile picture of the author Norma Holt
    Have to update you. Today I met baby Alexander for the first time. Cute little button nose, beautiful features, darkish brown hair, pink all over, no crying, good disposition and looks to me like he is enjoying life. When I get a good picture I will post it for you.

    His mum has spent the last four weeks in hospital and he was born by caesarian yesterday. Andrew, my son, showed up pictures of the birth today and it was simply amazing. He had the biggest grin on his face as he cut the umbilical cord and there are great shots of the three of them together afterward.

    His other grandmother was there also today and she cried on my shoulder. She only had one daughter and one granddaughter, now ten years old, and never thought she would ever hold another baby. This little one has brought much joy into the world with him.

    Thanks everyone for your wonderful thoughts.

    God bless

    Norma
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    • Profile picture of the author Philip John
      Originally Posted by Norma Holt View Post

      Have to update you. Today I met baby Alexander for the first time. Cute little button nose, beautiful features, darkish brown hair, pink all over, no crying, good disposition and looks to me like he is enjoying life. When I get a good picture I will post it for you.

      His mum has spent the last four weeks in hospital and he was born by caesarian yesterday. Andrew, my son, showed up pictures of the birth today and it was simply amazing. He had the biggest grin on his face as he cut the umbilical cord and there are great shots of the three of them together afterward.

      His other grandmother was there also today and she cried on my shoulder. She only had one daughter and one granddaughter, now ten years old, and never thought she would ever hold another baby. This little one has brought much joy into the world with him.

      Thanks everyone for your wonderful thoughts.

      God bless

      Norma
      That's just beautiful, Norma... that update brought little tear to my eye remembering when my son was born (he's just turned one)

      Congratulations on your wonderful news!
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      • Profile picture of the author craig richards
        Hi Norma,
        Just had some simla news myself, congratulations.
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      Originally Posted by Norma Holt View Post

      Cute little button nose, beautiful features, darkish brown hair, pink all over, no crying, good disposition
      Ok Norma, so that's you now what about the baby?

      Congratulations and thanks for sharing your joy with us. It does us all good to remember what really matters in the world.

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      • Profile picture of the author Norma Holt
        Originally Posted by Nigel Greaves View Post

        Ok Norma, so that's you now what about the baby?

        Congratulations and thanks for sharing your joy with us. It does us all good to remember what really matters in the world.

        Nigel
        hahahahah I needed that laugh, Nigel. I tried looking in the mirror but couldn't see such beauty in the image in there. I think it was sabotaged.

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        Hi Norma,
        Just had some simla news myself, congratulations.
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        Keep us posted, Craig. Its amazing how many grannies are in here. lol

        Originally Posted by Kim Standerline

        Norma congratulations, as a Nana to a 5 and 3 year old, Adam and Jessica are hubby and I's deepest joy. We're lucky enough that we see them several times a week. Nothing like it when they snuggle up on your knee.

        Jessica especially only has to blink her eyes at us and we're putty.
        Gosh Kim, do you have that condition as well. Its certainly amazing how quickly a baby can put senior adults around their little fingers. They twinkle and we crinkle. Thanks for sharing as well.

        God bless

        Norma
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        • Profile picture of the author Michael Motley
          well lets see some pics! every grandma is armed with a huge amount of grandbaby pics
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            Congrats Norma. I felt the same way when I was talking to Paul Myers and he gurgled over the phone.
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    Congrats Norma....
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    Congrats Norma! You're such a young gradma! Whee Whee!
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    Congrats and enjoy your time with the grand baby!
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    Originally Posted by Norma Holt View Post

    A bit over half an hour ago my son phoned to announce the birth of my newest grandson, Alexander. I already have 5 grandsons but this one has done something special to me inside. He gurgled at me over the phone and it has thrown me for six (cricket term meaning a great event). I think it will be impossible to do much work today.

    Just wanted to share my joy with you.

    God bless you all

    Norma

    Congrats, Norma that is such a Joyful thing.
    Just had my first child 3 months ago. It is quite Amazing. And doing IM with full time Stay at Home dad is a Balance act. Trying to squeeze in 20 minutes here and there when Nap time occurs can be tricky to say the least. My best luck is at Night when everybody is asleep. Thats when I get the work done. Its pretty productive, but I just have to budget my time making it hard to stay on Warrior as much as I would like !!

    Anyway, congrats again !!
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    Congratulatons!

    The work can always wait, enjoy the moment while it lasts.

    All the best, Phil
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  • Profile picture of the author Norma Holt
    Wow, You have made me laugh and you have made me cry but you have given me the best. Thank you all.

    Discat well done. Show us some pics as well. I will get some pics to show but I don't have them yet. Forgot my camera yesterday. Stupid me.

    God bless

    Norma
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    Oh, a new baby! Congratulations on the newest little grandbaby addition! Give him a cuddle from me, OK? Hope you and any other Aussies stay safe and the fires die down!

    Cindy
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    Congratulations, Norma!
    You must be a very proud grandma!...
    Maybe you can post a picture soon so we all can enjoy your new grandson.

    All the best to you and all your grandsons!...
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    Must be a great feeling! Congratulations and God Bless!
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  • Profile picture of the author g00db0y
    A little bit off topic Norma. Is it really impossible to work on the internet (ie. to make a living out of internet)?

    I'm struggling to meet my family's end needs and thinking of using internet make additional income.
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    • Profile picture of the author Norma Holt
      Originally Posted by g00db0y View Post

      A little bit off topic Norma. Is it really impossible to work on the internet (ie. to make a living out of internet)?

      I'm struggling to meet my family's end needs and thinking of using internet make additional income.
      Gosh, anyone struggling to meet a family's needs should be looking elsewhere for an income unless and until they know all they can learn about the ins and outs of Internet marketing. Try to get some work, anything, until you feel comfortable and then spend whatever time you can spare here in the forum to learn. Ask questions and do some courses.

      If you have a hobby, knowledge in any particular area, or something else that you are attracted to I would start there.

      God bless

      Norma
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      • Profile picture of the author g00db0y
        Originally Posted by Norma Holt View Post

        Gosh, anyone struggling to meet a family's needs should be looking elsewhere for an income unless and until they know all they can learn about the ins and outs of Internet marketing. Try to get some work, anything, until you feel comfortable and then spend whatever time you can spare here in the forum to learn. Ask questions and do some courses.

        If you have a hobby, knowledge in any particular area, or something else that you are attracted to I would start there.

        God bless

        Norma
        Hi Norma, what about yourself? Have you involved in the IM?
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  • Profile picture of the author g00db0y
    Thanks for the quick response Norma. Is it really that difficult to start of a business (make a living) through the IM? Or may be I need to start looking at ebay.
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    Haha good story, well congrats to you
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  • Profile picture of the author Sylvia Meier
    Congrats. Children really do warm the heart don't they. And my mom I am sure would agree to grandchildren multiplying like rabbits as in January her tenth grandchild was born, but that's what happens when you have 4 daughters (and one has five children LOL). And I agree with others, you don't look old enough to have grandchildren (but many say I don't look old enough to have 5 children either LOl) Anyways enjoy it as I am sure you know they grow up too fast.

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    • Profile picture of the author Norma Holt
      Originally Posted by Sylvia Rolfe View Post

      Congrats. Children really do warm the heart don't they. And my mom I am sure would agree to grandchildren multiplying like rabbits as in January her tenth grandchild was born, but that's what happens when you have 4 daughters (and one has five children LOL). And I agree with others, you don't look old enough to have grandchildren (but many say I don't look old enough to have 5 children either LOl) Anyways enjoy it as I am sure you know they grow up too fast.

      Sylvia
      Thanks Sylvia and others for your kind words. I think I might have to update my picture some time, maybe put up one of the grandchildren instead.

      God bless

      Norma
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        *Chuckle* What a great post to read as I was checking the forum. (I love reading things like this.) Congratulations Norma.
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    Greetings,
    Congrats Norma, enjoy your newest addition to your family.

    Have a great day
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    Norma, Congratulations to you on your 6th grandchild! You must be so proud!
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    Congratulations! What a beautiful gift!

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    Congrats!!! Normah,

    Though i have very very long way to go to get grand kids, i certainly can understand the joy of your's...
    And its nice to see the excitement in you also......
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    Congratulations! Take a break from work and spend time with family.
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