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Kelsey

Hi all,

I've had a tough few weeks here. Both personally and professionally it's been the hands-down hardest period of my life.

I haven't been around much and don't expect to be for another week or so yet.

But I wanted to take a moment to say thanks for the support.

I've had several members send me beans, unasked and in one case completely unexpectedly. I don't have time to roast, so it's an utter blessing to have gotten some quality brews in.

Thanks particularly to Lacehim, Bean Flying and Brett H.

I'll be back soon.

derrilex

Hang in there Kelsey. Help is just a post or PM away :thumb:

beanflying

Your very welcome Kelsey 🙂 Can't have you resorting to bad coffee or worse still Instunt. Keep swinging and catch up when the dust settles a little.

admin

Hi mate, know from experience it's tough with young ones, although wasn't aware of other issues... am sure I'm reflecting the view of members in general that we wish you all the best... hope you get thru this difficult patch. A

Koffee_Kosmo

We love you back Kelsey I have been very busy myself but not to busy to help out So give me a shout if I can help out KK

Kelsey

Anger Management wrote:

Thats OK, we forgive you :angel: Besides, every time I drive past I envision being tossed over the railings, so I continue on my way... So don't be all that surprised if one day the door bell chimes and you see me through the peep hole. But is OK is you pretend to be out :rofl:

Don't hesitate to ring the doorbell AM - just be prepared to wait while my missus gets into something other than PJs!

Kelsey

Thanks everyone, it's really very much appreciated! :thumb:

Brett_H

Glad the 'package' arrived. Been there.... Very... Very recently. We are now at 6 months and let me tell you it's still frantic and all encompassing but the difference is that it's a joy, not a melancholic stupor. It's easy to say it all be okay and you'll get there, but it's pretty hard to hear and believe it when the chips are down. One moment at a time and forget smelling the roses... savor the ~~caffeine~~coffee mate!

mycuppa

Kelsey wrote:

Don't hesitate to ring the doorbell AM - just be prepared to wait while my missus gets into something other than PJs!

There is nothing wrong with PJ's. Sorry to digress, but last night around 9:30pm my mobile rang and I happened to actually hear it over the sound of the roaster. A customer who forgot to order coffee and had ran out (pretty familiar story) and asked if she get a few kilos to use first thing this morning. I said...."yeah sure, but I'm roasting and will be for a while yet, you are welcome to drop in and collect, we will get the remainder to you the next day".. She said "righto - thank you, will be there in 25 mins". I have a habit of wearing my earmuffs continuously - OK, they feel comfortable on because I've got massive wingnut ears. There was a bash at the door and as I passed via the front office, I notice my mobile had *many* missed calls from said customer. I went and opened the door and there was a small girl who said "excuse me mister, my mummy needs you at the car". OK, I walked up the dark driveway to the car that was parked near the fence at the end...... A somewhat embarrassed lady wound the window down and said " sorry Jeff, I changed my shoes but forgot I had my PJs on and I was not going to get out of the car and be seen in public like this".

Koffee_Kosmo

My wife has PJs that look like casual clothes I myself don't wear PJs - so I need to get dressed :angel: KK

askthecoffeeguy

I wear my pjs to work some days - all the best kelsey Pat

Kevohere

Ahh, Coffee, Community and Hope! I have been somewhat tardy when it comes to posting. Following the threads here for a while now and it is a nice reflection knowing that there are thoughtful, supporting members willing to "be there" for an associate at difficult times. Creating some good karma folks, great work! :thumb: Kevo

Jonty

Kelsey, Soak up all the positive energy, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I've got two under 4.5yrs and child no 2 was a no sleeper and it felt like going 12 rounds with Mike Tyson after 4th week at home... Sleep is the savour and if you can get rest when ever there is a chance! no one gives a stuff how the house looks, what your wearing.... we've been there and dont be afraid to ask for help. I dont offer parenting suggestions b/c I hate being told them! I will say though we were at wits ends and resorted to taking no 2 to the chiro at 8 weeks of age. Best $50 I ever spent and I am no fan of witch craft 🙂 Relief instantly as her spine was out from the birth - thanks to the maternal health nurse who suggested it. Chin up Jonty

Brett_H

Jonty wrote:

Kelsey, Soak up all the positive energy, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I've got two under 4.5yrs and child no 2 was a no sleeper and it felt like going 12 rounds with Mike Tyson after 4th week at home... Sleep is the savour and if you can get rest when ever there is a chance! no one gives a stuff how the house looks, what your wearing.... we've been there and dont be afraid to ask for help. I dont offer parenting suggestions b/c I hate being told them! I will say though we were at wits ends and resorted to taking no 2 to the chiro at 8 weeks of age. Best $50 I ever spent and I am no fan of witch craft 🙂 Relief instantly as her spine was out from the birth - thanks to the maternal health nurse who suggested it. Chin up Jonty

That is a really interesting piece of info mate and a good one for the 'vault'! Thank you for sharing it!

Seeya_Latte

Hi Kelsey Hopefully youre up for another story..., We had our two boys 15 months apart and yes things do eventually settle down. The first only slept through the night just twice in the first 12 months he'd take 1.5 hrs to resettle then up again after 2 hrs each and every night . I remember saying to my wife at 2 in the morning one night "can't remember reading this in any pharkin book!" I was pumping 8-10 espressos a day and having what I thought were heart probs....oh and then I got retrenched in the middle of all this too Sleep school, docs .... The lot One thing to remember, you and your wife are each other's best mates so batten down the hatches and look out for each other. Doesnt have to be extravagent either, youd be amazed how even the simple things as giving her a break for 2 hrs so she can run a bath can do wonders. The boys are now 8 and 6.5 and I can't think of my life without them... So hang in ther mate Oh and Then another fun starts - one broke his leg at 2 and the other had his wrist broken at 5. Its all shit at the time but just keep rolling with the punches all these become stories to tell While My kids are still young, there are many others here who are at the other end of the spectrum - take the time to listen to their pearls of wisdom and seek comfort that you're not alone Good luck Seeya George

strayboy1

Sorry you’ve had such brutal few weeks.Hope things let up for you soon. Take care of yourself.