Just talked to Horse Jr.!

@TheHorse (217610)
Walnut Creek, California
October 23, 2024 4:07pm CST
I gave Horse Jr. a call this morning! I know we're not supposed to discuss certain things on MyLot, so I'll just say it is a "special day" for him involving the number "16." It is cute. He says he feels "old." Not not so cute is the fact that he is experiencing back pain at his tender age. His mom came home as we were speaking, so we signed off and agreed to speak again soon. We can not speak freely when his mom is there. He is enjoying school, Scouts, and working at two bicycle shops. My sense is that he is not into the "naughty" things that some teens do. He had a "girlfriend" when we spoke a few months ago, and said that they "texted every few days and got to actually see (each other) every few months." My, how things have changed. I'll see if I can find a picture of the two of us together when "we were younger." OK, here he is at about five. I reserve the right to post a different photo later.
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@BarBaraPrz (47059)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
23 Oct
Wow, 16, how time flies.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
No sh*t, Sherlock. I miss having him trick or treating at my door. And I miss doing arithmetic problems with him. Time marches on.
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@BarBaraPrz (47059)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
24 Oct
@TheHorse But I suppose you don't miss his mother... is she still a nutcase?
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@Shavkat (139152)
• Philippines
23 Oct
I am sure that he will enjoy his natal's day.
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@Shavkat (139152)
• Philippines
26 Oct
@TheHorse A birthday will not be complete without the cake.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
He said he celebrated with the Scouts yesterday, and that his mom brought a cake.
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@AmbiePam (91681)
• United States
23 Oct
That’s so sweet. I hope his day was very special.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
It sounds like he is enjoying life. I wonder if his mom is still "bossy."
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@wolfgirl569 (104943)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Oct
He was adorable. Glad he is doing good and happy birthday to him. Hard to believe he is that old.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
They get older so quickly. I wonder if I am the first person evener to say that
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@rakski (119965)
• Philippines
24 Oct
How old is he now?
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@rakski (119965)
• Philippines
24 Oct
@TheHorse nice! Good that you are in touch with each other
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
16.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
@rakski I miss cycling with the young fella!
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Oct
It's great that you are still in touch with him. I'm sure he appreciates your calls. And fancy him being 16! He does sound a sensible sort of kid.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Oct
@JudyEv I just wish he would get back into playing piano.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
I raised him well.
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@JudyEv (338357)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Oct
@TheHorse You did indeed.
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@much2say (55230)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Oct
Where does the time go . . . how could he possibly be 16 now? I assume his mom is pretty much as she was.
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@much2say (55230)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Oct
@TheHorse I remember that and wasn't she into conspiracy theories? I understand English very well but even I don't completely "get" American politics .
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
I wonder about that. As I recall his mom, who is from Croatia, was actually a Trump supporter in 2016. I am not sure about 2020. She could communicate fairly well in English. but could not understand American politics.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Oct
@much2say Well Golly. Are you from Eastern Europe?
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@RasmaSandra (79209)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Oct
At 16 I can imagine what a handsome guy he is, Time sure whizzed by, But then it always does, I met my late husband's daughter or stepdaughter when she was still in high school, Now she has her own family and her son my stepgrandson is already 5 years old, He was born when I was already in Florida and my husband never got to see him but I know he knows what is going on and probably better than me,
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Oct
I hope everyone is happy!
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@Shiva49 (26632)
• Singapore
24 Oct
I recall a baby crying - it may be him. It is a pity you are not there with him to guide and inspire him. But frequent talks can fill the gap.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
Heh. My crying baby photos are from my work days as a counselor in Oakland.
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@LindaOHio (176077)
• United States
24 Oct
I hope he had a good day. It's concerning that he has back pain at his age. Have a good day.
@porwest (89046)
• United States
24 Oct
Good you can chat with your son. Do you ever get to see him?
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
@porwest I am sure his mom would have "projects" for us to do together.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Oct
I have been invited for Turkey Day. We'll see if I pull myself away.
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@porwest (89046)
• United States
24 Oct
@TheHorse Might be a good idea.
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@grenery8 (9173)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Oct
sorry for his back pain; i hope that's some stress involved, not actual pain.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Oct
The pain is real. But I deal with it pretty well.
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@grenery8 (9173)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Oct
@TheHorse o,sorry.how did you deal with it?
@somewitch (1310)
25 Oct
What a good boy, congrats! Not surprised he has back pain, school alone can cause that. Plus he's very active elsewhere.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Oct
Heh. He's a good kid. I hope his back pain abates.
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@TheHorse (217610)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Oct
@somewitch I'll check in with him again soon.
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@somewitch (1310)
25 Oct
@TheHorse I hope the same, he works so hard despite the back pain but it would be best if it was to go away.
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