Depression Support Thread

[Glad]

This thread is a continuation of this thread (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=491054)

Clinical depression is a recognised condition that affects people in many different ways often altering the sufferers personality and ability to function in a 'normal' manner. It can affect thinking, judgement, and social behaviour in ways that cause serious problems and embarrassment.

If the depression support thread on MSE is to continue it must be remembered that not all posters on this thread will always be able to express their feelings in a nice, sociable way.

If you find the posts of any particular member difficult to deal with then the ignore facility is available. Just as one person may not be in a place where they can post 'nicely', another may not be in a place where they are able to read said posts.


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[queensway_boy]

hugs everyone:j

[weegie.geek]

Ooh, shiny new thread. :)

[Stephb1986]

how come we got a new thread what was up with the old one??

Steph xx

[meyore]

how come we got a new thread what was up with the old one??

Steph xx
I'm guessing it got too big, which makes it slow and annoying.

How are you doing today?

Xx

[Stephb1986]

Hey Meyore im not too bad thanks how are you??? s******g hotmail is down and i desperatley need to check mine :(

What have you been up to?

Steph xx

[meyore]

Exercising a lot, not a lot else today. Been watching desperate housewives and trying to stay awake. I'm not cut out to sit around doing nothing, it wears me out.

I'm sulking because a parcel came addressed to me, so I opened it and it was an engagement ring! I rang my boyfriend and he had accidently got it addressed to me not him... He says he put my name in because he thought they'd send me a card and address the ring to him! Before I spoke to him I was disappointed because I didn't get proposed to properly, now I'm disappointed because I'm not allowed to have the ring until he comes home!

...Its pretty though! ;)

[Stephb1986]

dont show off! one of my ex's who im still friends with has just got engaged im sort of gutted about it even though i have no feelings for him i wish i was engaged i dont think my fella is anywhere near ready though :(

Congratulations too :D

Steph xxx

p.s does it fit?????

[setmefree2]

Congratulations Meyore - I think that's a lovely way to be preposed to (and I'm glad it's pretty:D)

SMF2

[juno]

Congratulations meyore :)

[meyore]

dont show off! one of my ex's who im still friends with has just got engaged im sort of gutted about it even though i have no feelings for him i wish i was engaged i dont think my fella is anywhere near ready though :(

Congratulations too :D

Steph xxx

p.s does it fit?????

I never even thought I'd want to get married until I met OH. I'm sure when the time is right your OH will propose too and hopefully not do it in the daft way mine has!

p.s yes it fits-I never knew engagement rings were so heavy either! Pity I'm not allowed to wear it.

Congratulations Mayore - I think that's a lovely way to be preposed to (and I'm glad it's pretty:D)

SMF2

Thanks lots, but I'm not quite engaged-he still wants to do it the proper way. He was mad he got it wrong and I opened it, but he knows that its not my fault. Its gorgeous, white gold with the biggest diamond I've ever had!

Congratulations meyore :)

Thanks Juno! I'll let you all know when and how he decides to propose! :D

[slowlyfading]

oooh shiny new thread! :j
and CONGRATULATIONS meyore! that's fantastic news. xx

[RainbowChild]

I'll let you all know when and how he decides to propose! :D

Looking forward to hearing all about it :p

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,


Hope you have all had a good day :) I didnt go to Sidmouth in the end as it would have been too long a day for me :) I went to my church to see friends and then went home to do some ironing,had dinner out of sausage and chips.It was nice :)

went to a club for a while after that,then went on a bus ride to book myself a place on the craft course I am doing for another 15 week term starting 5th March :) the films Elizabeth The Golden Age and Stardust came today from lovefilm so I am really delighted :) aw wow meyore Congratulations do let us know :) thats great news.


love and light,

Katie xxx

[Tulip]

Hey Meyore im not too bad thanks how are you??? s******g hotmail is down and i desperatley need to check mine :(

What have you been up to?

Steph xx


:hello: Steph,

hotmail is down for me as well,can you get up Msn Messenger or not because I cant at the moment :)


thanks

Katie :)

[meyore]

Thanks everyone, I feel a bit weird though because its not even happened yet. Its a lovely thing to have to look forward to though. :)

I'm off to my exercise class now, be back to chat later.

Xx

[elona]

Meyore

Congratulations on your engagement:j :j :j

Just wanted to say hello!

[meyore]

Meyore

Congratulations on your engagement:j :j :j

Just wanted to say hello!
Hello!

Hope you're doing ok too.

p.s I'm thinking of it as nearly engaged as he still wants to ask me!

Xx

[slowlyfading]

can you get up Msn Messenger or not because I cant at the moment :)

Katie, I can't get on MSN either :mad:

[Stephb1986]

Hi katie ive got on msn eventually try now it might work :) it did take me a hour to get on though! hope you get on soon

Steph xxx

[Tulip]

Katie, I can't get on MSN either :mad:

thanks SF :) hope you are ok

[Tulip]

Hi katie ive got on msn eventually try now it might work :) it did take me a hour to get on though! hope you get on soon

Steph xxx

ok will try now thanks :)

[whitevanwoman]

Congrats to Meyore on your near-engagement. At least you've got a chance to plan what to wear (and sort out your best undies) for the big question day!

I'm not really posting or keeping up with the thread at the moment, am being a bit manic and can't sit still or concentrate for long enough.

WeeK - promise to reply as soon as my I've calmed down a bit & can sort out my thoughts.

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi,
TIFF will be pleased....that the fifth new catflap shes had in no time.hope you are ok, i know you are busy at tiff towers so we all send our love and as we are the first ones here, we have bagged the best bedrooms:D ....but we have saved you room.have booked GILLETTE for the 60 minute kitchen makeover cos he did such a good job of his own.JUNO and SF have the library cos they have lots of books between them, cos you know what students are like.MEYORE can have the gym cos shes getting really good now.KATIE can have the music room for her karioke and crafting.
the small room under the stairs is the SMARTIE room so we will prob see SAZZY in there and ETHEL on guard.WEEK can do all the flat packs,and SHAZ can do the teas.BMF and ME best stick to the garden with the pooches.QUEENSWAY BOY can do the decorating as hes very good with the graphics.
all the latecomers can bring the munchies.
if we all muck in it will be like a palace in no time.:A


MEYORE......MANY CONGRATS ON YOUR ENGAGEMENT.i hope you will both be really happy.xx:beer:

please dont worry if i have missed you off my list,no one gets off scotfree.:D

i only hope that we have been moved cos we slowed the site down....not cos of the unmentioned thing that happened recently:eek:

hope we dont lose anyone and everyone gets here real soon.

must stop now before i out stay me welcome.:o
love ilgd xx

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi wvw,....glad you came.we need you and your van for all the furniture removals.

[whitevanwoman]

hi wvw,....glad you came.we need you and your van for all the furniture removals.
thanks but you'll have to wait till i've cleared out the dogs beds, blankets, leads, poo bags, reflective night collars, water bowls. half eaten tennis balls, several months worth of hair and maybe the occasional biscuit crumb. Oh, & I'll have to find somewhere else to put the hairy hounds.
But in my current frame of mind I'm sure that'll only take a minute, seeing as I'm bouncing round all over the place like zebedee on speed. Might be an idea for someone else to drive...

[queensway_boy]

Congratulations meyore on your engagement

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/q_b/th_bighug.gifhttp://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/q_b/th_congrats.gif

[geminilady]

Exercising a lot, not a lot else today. Been watching desperate housewives and trying to stay awake. I'm not cut out to sit around doing nothing, it wears me out.

I'm sulking because a parcel came addressed to me, so I opened it and it was an engagement ring! I rang my boyfriend and he had accidently got it addressed to me not him... He says he put my name in because he thought they'd send me a card and address the ring to him! Before I spoke to him I was disappointed because I didn't get proposed to properly, now I'm disappointed because I'm not allowed to have the ring until he comes home!

...Its pretty though! ;)

:T Congrats on your nearly engagement,i bet your bf is dissapointed by the mishap as well.Anyway as you said he can do it properly when he comes home,make sure he goes on bended knee lol and i am sure your ring will mean more if he puts it on your finger.Hope you are going to tell us all about it I love a bit of romance.

[meyore]

:T Congrats on your nearly engagement,i bet your bf is dissapointed by the mishap as well.Anyway as you said he can do it properly when he comes home,make sure he goes on bended knee lol and i am sure your ring will mean more if he puts it on your finger.Hope you are going to tell us all about it I love a bit of romance.
He is disappointed-he tried telling me it was my fault for opening the parcel, but he realised that not only wasn't true, it also wasn't a clever thing to say to a disappointed meyore...

I will tell you all about it, I can't wait till hes back. Hopefully he won't keep me waiting too long , or I'll explode! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif

[Miroslav]

A shiny new home :eek: Congrats Meyore for later :j

[meyore]

A shiny new home :eek: Congrats Meyore for later :j
Hi miro http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/042.gif

How are things?

Xx

[Miroslav]

Quote - whitevanwoman, from previous thread

Who needs a man anyway?! (Miro - don't take offence; if I had a man around, I'd gladly let him do my DIY but there is something very empowering about doing stuff which is usually seen as man's work).

---

No offence taken :D I like a woman who can do the so called 'man jobs'. I prefer women who are a bit 'different', one that likes romance etc but doesn't need diamonds, materials or set out roles. I knew a chap once whose girlfriend did all the DIY etc etc and hated all the things that are associated with women such as jewellery and housekeeping, so he did all the housekeeping whilst she did the DIY etc :) I'd like to meet a woman similar to that with no set out roles, doesn't find the need to declare love by marriage or what she can be bought, liked to be looked after but could look after back. I think it's important that women and men are independent and that both sexes are empowered within themselves, and I don't mean little kids shouting girl power and making me cringe like The Spice Girls when real girl power was the likes of Margaret Thatcher and Benazir Bhutto.

Sadly, like most things, you have to wade through the poop, to find the good.

It's just a shame i'm still wading throught the poop :o

[Miroslav]

Hi miro http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/042.gif

How are things?

Xx

Hi Meyore :wave:

Same old, same old, you know how it is.

Went shopping today and yesterday and a few women I came across were being as shallow as per usual.

I say women, but they are girls really, I forget how old I am sometimes :rotfl: although the worst ones tend to be women who once had it but have now lost it and they think they still have it :rotfl:

No idea how I get through the days, decent women around my age and under are hard to find :confused:

When does your partner get in? Tonight or do you have to wait until the weekend?

[Miroslav]

hi wvw,....glad you came.we need you and your van for all the furniture removals.

I'm sure we could fit Saz and Tiff in the back of a Hillman Imp, they don't take up much room :D

[Sazbo]

I'm sure we could fit Saz and Tiff in the back of a Hillman Imp, they don't take up much room :D

still as cheeky as ever! :rotfl:

[meyore]

Hi Meyore :wave:

Same old, same old, you know how it is.

Went shopping today and yesterday and a few women I came across were being as shallow as per usual.

I say women, but they are girls really, I forget how old I am sometimes :rotfl: although the worst ones tend to be women who once had it but have now lost it and they think they still have it :rotfl:

No idea how I get through the days, decent women around my age and under are hard to find :confused:

When does your partner get in? Tonight or do you have to wait until the weekend?
I assure you I'm not evil either, but I do understand exactly where you're coming from. In a way, men are much simpler creatures than women-they say what they mean etc. Women are weird, thats why I don't have many female friends.

Boyfriend doesn't come home until the weekend, such a long time to wait! I hate the fact he has to be away all the time, but the army won't allow me to live with him till we're married. Oh well, that time is getting closer now.

Xx

[Miroslav]

still as cheeky as ever! :rotfl:

That won't change :D My cheek and humour is my lifeline :o

Enjoying your time off? Been up to much?

[Sazbo]

That won't change :D My cheek and humour is my lifeline :o

Enjoying your time off? Been up to much?

I've been up to very little:o:D But then again, I am very little:D

Did your flatmate have a good birthday?

Sx

[Miroslav]

I assure you I'm not evil either, but I do understand exactly where you're coming from. In a way, men are much simpler creatures than women-they say what they mean etc. Women are weird, thats why I don't have many female friends.

Boyfriend doesn't come home until the weekend, such a long time to wait! I hate the fact he has to be away all the time, but the army won't allow me to live with him till we're married. Oh well, that time is getting closer now.

Xx

I don't think any females on this thread are bad. It sounds strange, but I don't see anyone on this thread as male/female, young/younger or anything else.

What I find with women, is that women are friends with other women, until a man becomes involved that they both like, then it's all out for themselves. I do meet nice women, but they are usually in a relationship as they are so nice. I don't ever envisage being in another relationship - 1. Because I don't feel I will ever be good enough and feel unloveable and 2. I don't meet many I like - which is strange as i've always had better friendships with females than males. :o

Weekend :o Silly army people :o What part of the army is he in? Is he like in the front line or does he do something a little 'safer' I personally don't believe in doing something unless I know what it is i'm 'fighting' for and i'm against war and violence, so you won't see me with join any armed forces, but that's another story.

[Miroslav]

I've been up to very little:o:D But then again, I am very little:D

Did your flatmate have a good birthday?

Sx

Is it true that the gardener picked you up thinking you were a gnome? ;) :p

Yes, flatmate had a good birthday thanks. She's not too difficult to please compared to most, which is a relief.

[meyore]

I don't think any females on this thread are bad. It sounds strange, but I don't see anyone on this thread as male/female, young/younger or anything else.

What I find with women, is that women are friends with other women, until a man becomes involved that they both like, then it's all out for themselves. I do meet nice women, but they are usually in a relationship as they are so nice. I don't ever envisage being in another relationship - 1. Because I don't feel I will ever be good enough and feel unloveable and 2. I don't meet many I like - which is strange as i've always had better friendships with females than males. :o

Weekend :o Silly army people :o What part of the army is he in? Is he like in the front line or does he do something a little 'safer' I personally don't believe in doing something unless I know what it is i'm 'fighting' for and i'm against war and violence, so you won't see me with join any armed forces, but that's another story.
Hmmm, I guess I see what you mean. When I met OH, I'd been hurt bad, he'd been hurt bad and we weren't looking for anything, but it happened anyway. I never thought I'd want to be with anyone again.

He's a surveyor type, which is a "safe" job as they go. Theres only 3 of them in Irac and 20 in Afghanistan, so he's unlikely to end up going anywhere horrid. Both his mum and his dad were in the army(his dad still is), so I guess its something he was brought up believing in. I'm not the biggest fan, its not something I would ever want to do.

[Sazbo]

Is it true that the gardener picked you up thinking you were a gnome? ;) :p

Yes, flatmate had a good birthday thanks. She's not too difficult to please compared to most, which is a relief.

you carry on with that young man and i'll bite your ankles:D didn't anyone ever tell you - nice things come in small packages and all that?;) :T

[Sazbo]

well miro, meyore, all the good folk here, it's nearly bedtime for sazzy.

goodnight everyone, sweet dreams my lovlies.... :wave:

much love,
Sazzy xxxxxxxx

[meyore]

well miro, meyore, all the good folk here, it's nearly bedtime for sazzy.

goodnight everyone, sweet dreams my lovlies.... :wave:

much love,
Sazzy xxxxxxxx
Night night, sleep well http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sleep/1.gif

I ought to try and sleep too-I have an appointment early and I'll need to leave the house by 7.30 :eek:

[Miroslav]

Hmmm, I guess I see what you mean. When I met OH, I'd been hurt bad, he'd been hurt bad and we weren't looking for anything, but it happened anyway. I never thought I'd want to be with anyone again.

He's a surveyor type, which is a "safe" job as they go. Theres only 3 of them in Irac and 20 in Afghanistan, so he's unlikely to end up going anywhere horrid. Both his mum and his dad were in the army(his dad still is), so I guess its something he was brought up believing in. I'm not the biggest fan, its not something I would ever want to do.

I guess I need some of your luck as if anyone can get past my 'walls' they must be something special. My last 2 involvements have totally finished me off. I like women and get on well with them, it's just when they start talking relationships, either with me or what they want from them, I start singing loudly in my head and move away. I remember one young lady I worked with a few years ago, she was single and every guy followed her with tongues hanging out. I was in a relationship at the time so didn't really notice her, and then she started 'hanging out' with me on lunch breaks. One day she told me she hated guys who were after her for one obvious reason although she liked the attention to a point, and that she liked spending time with me because I was different although she didn't understand me and admitted she used to stare at me when I wasn't looking as she couldn't work me out and as to why I didn't want her. It was kind of nice, even though she knew she had what it takes, that there was more to her. Sadly, her 2 best friends at work were really shallow and she was easily led, although it was clear she was a sweet girl.


Well, at least he's in the 'best' job possible and not a potential killing machine. I guess if we love someone, we have to accept who they are and what they do, which you have, so it's good you have an exciting time right now :T

[Sazbo]

Night night, sleep well http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sleep/1.gif

I ought to try and sleep too-I have an appointment early and I'll need to leave the house by 7.30 :eek:

ok well dont be up too late! xxx

[Miroslav]

you carry on with that young man and i'll bite your ankles:D didn't anyone ever tell you - nice things come in small packages and all that?;) :T

Bite my ankles and i'll think I have a plague of ants :D

Well, Britney is 5'5, so I suppose small packages, nice things and all that is true to a point :D

[Miroslav]

well miro, meyore, all the good folk here, it's nearly bedtime for sazzy.

goodnight everyone, sweet dreams my lovlies.... :wave:

much love,
Sazzy xxxxxxxx

Have a nice sleep shorty :wave: :p

[meyore]

ok well dont be up too late! xxx
Yes boss! Who invented laptops? They mean I can lie here in my bed and still not sleep because I'm on here. I have no self control, I'll be on it till I can't keep my eyes open!

[Sazbo]

Have a nice sleep shorty :wave: :p

you too, lanky:p

xx

[Miroslav]

you too, lanky:p

xx

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[whitevanwoman]

you too, lanky:p

xx

My oldest dog is called lanky! He's from Lancashire. I tend to call him "old git" these days cos he's 14 and the canine version of Victor Meldrew.

Am still buzzing away in mania-land - beats being depressed though.

[whitevanwoman]

Got a picture in a word doc - how do I put it in a post? I tried the insert image link but it's asking for a URL. :confused:

[shazrobo]

morning everyone,
well i miss posting for a day or two, and you all move house, still i'm here now. congrats to meyore, on your nearly engagement, soo exciting for you .
have had to cancel my councilling appointment this morn, as ds is ill , he been up all night, being sick, now he's fast asleep in bed, hopefully the rest will cure him
big hugs
shaz x

[slowlyfading]

Got a picture in a word doc - how do I put it in a post? I tried the insert image link but it's asking for a URL. :confused:

You need to upload it - go to tinypic.com and upload the file there, and it'll give you a URL to post it :)

[slowlyfading]

shazrobo, i hope that you're okay missing your appointment, and that ds feels better soon xx

[whitevanwoman]

You need to upload it - go to tinypic.com and upload the file there, and it'll give you a URL to post it :)

thanks, standby....

... unless I get distracted doing something else in the meantime, buzz, buzz....

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,


I hope you are all ok :) I am fine,going to craft today as we have an extra class to make up for the one missed when the craft teacher was ill :) I start a new 15 week term of craft with the same teacher next week so looking forward to that :)

I hope you all have a lovely day :) I can get on msn messenger and hotmail today so I am delighted its working again :)


love and light,

Katie xxx

[Sazbo]

Good morning my lovlies :wave: Just having a cuppa.

My oldest dog is called lanky! He's from Lancashire. I tend to call him "old git" these days cos he's 14 and the canine version of Victor Meldrew. Victor Meldrew... awww! Is he a bit grumpy? :)

Shaz - hope ds feels better for some rest.

hi katie, sf, how are you today?

much love,
sazzy xxx

[EthelBloggs]

Mornin peeps.. shiny new thread eh? sounds silly but I don't like it when we get a new one, lol

Sazbomberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!! you ok girlie? x

[slowlyfading]

hi sf, how are you today?

Had better days to be honest, made a daft mistake on monday that I sure won't be making again, and have mountains of work which I can't seem to do and which aren't going away :( how are you? :) xx

[slowlyfading]

:hello: Ethel, how are you today? xx

[whitevanwoman]

Good morning my lovlies :wave: Just having a cuppa.

Victor Meldrew... awww! Is he a bit grumpy? :)



He's (selectively) deaf, arthritic, and has had Degenerative Brain Disorder (canine version of Alzheimers) for couple of years but he enjoys his food, enjoys a short walk and likes to stand in the yard and bark for no reason, so you can say there's still life in the old dog yet.

He's a bit grumpy about being touched round the back end though ( aren't we all?) - probably due to arthritis and he can't cope with youngsters (human or canine) bouncing round him, and he starts to show his teeth to let them know they're going too far; sadly, he doesn't realise he hasn't got many teeth left these days!

Just to pacify Tiff about all this waggy talk, when I've sussed how to, I'll post a pic of him curled up with the puss in front of the fire.

But to justify the waggy talk, I probably wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him - it's the longest relationship I've ever had and he's seen me at my worst and still stuck by me.
Buzzz.............................

[Sazbo]

Mornin peeps.. shiny new thread eh? sounds silly but I don't like it when we get a new one, lol

Sazbomberrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!! you ok girlie? x

Ethelbomberrrrrr! I'm not too bad thanks, hunni xxx

lol, sorry about that guys, didnt mean to disappear like that, I had my mum on the phone... like, about 4 times! :rotfl:

Sx

[Sazbo]

Had better days to be honest, made a daft mistake on monday that I sure won't be making again, and have mountains of work which I can't seem to do and which aren't going away :( how are you? :) xx

I'm pretty good thanks angel x Am enjoying the time off work a little too much! Will be a shock to the system when I have to go back lol:rolleyes::D

mountains of work - gawd, i dont envy you on that score hun. do a little bit just to get started, sometimes that works for me..

Sx

[Sazbo]

He's (selectively) deaf, arthritic, and has had Degenerative Brain Disorder (canine version of Alzheimers) for couple of years but he enjoys his food, enjoys a short walk and likes to stand in the yard and bark for no reason, so you can say there's still life in the old dog yet.

He's a bit grumpy about being touched round the back end though ( aren't we all?) - probably due to arthritis and he can't cope with youngsters (human or canine) bouncing round him, and he starts to show his teeth to let them know they're going too far; sadly, he doesn't realise he hasn't got many teeth left these days!

Just to pacify Tiff about all this waggy talk, when I've sussed how to, I'll post a pic of him curled up with the puss in front of the fire.

But to justify the waggy talk, I probably wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him - it's the longest relationship I've ever had and he's seen me at my worst and still stuck by me.
Buzzz.............................

Aww, he sounds lovely. Tiffy hun cover your ears! :D Unfortunately I live in a tiny flat and I work long hours, so not really conducive to having pets at the mo... but one day, hopefully...

sx

[shazrobo]

shazrobo, i hope that you're okay missing your appointment, and that ds feels better soon xx
hi sf how are you today?
i was a bit upset having to miss my appointment, as i haven't been for three weeks now, but these things happen.
son is fast asleep in bed still, shame to wake him, but want him to sleep tonight too, so might get him up soom, see if he any better
shaz x

[slowlyfading]

hi sf how are you today?
i was a bit upset having to miss my appointment, as i haven't been for three weeks now, but these things happen.
son is fast asleep in bed still, shame to wake him, but want him to sleep tonight too, so might get him up soom, see if he any better
shaz x

(((HUGS))) can you get a replacement appointment? i'm a bit fed up today but never mind xx

[shazrobo]

(((HUGS))) can you get a replacement appointment? i'm a bit fed up today but never mind xx
sorry to hear your feeling fed up, is there a reason why, or are you having one of them days?
the receptionist said they will post me another replacement, feeling up sat in house bored while son sleeps, woke him for lunch, but he only had a bite and went back to bed, never known him refuse food before
shaz x

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi,
what about the earthquake last nite:eek: .me and dh were in bed and the whole room started shaking:eek: the weirdiest feeling i have ever had.all the neighbours were out on the road in night attire:D and lots of chimney pots had moved.
at least when dh asked if the earth moved for me,this time i wasnt lying:rotfl: :rotfl:
was thinking after, just shows you.we think we are masters of our world and nothing can hurt us....then ma nature reminds us every so often how small and insignificant we are, in the grand scheme of things.i find it scarey and fascinating all at the same time:confused:
you just never know......
love ilgd xx

[ilovegreatdanes]

btw, my mum and dhs nan and our son slept through it all......and guess who else missed it?????
yes, CHARLIE DANE!!!!...i thought dogs were suppose to sense these things before they happened....dont know about charlie, i should have called him rodney......

[Sazbo]

hi ILGD :wave: wow - i'm just watching about that earthquake on the news! "rodney" lol! How's u today hun? Did the bed come?

Sx

[whitevanwoman]

hi,
what about the earthquake last nite:eek:
love ilgd xx

:o sadly, the earth hasn't moved for me for years

[Sazbo]

:o sadly, the earth hasn't moved for me for years
me neither! :rotfl:I think an earthquake is my only hope!:rolleyes::D

[slowlyfading]

sorry to hear your feeling fed up, is there a reason why, or are you having one of them days?

Think its just one of those days to be honest - I have a mountain of work to do and its not going well :( I can't wait til I have handed in my dissertation, it'll be such a relief and a weight off my mind.
I'm just about to go and meet a friend for coffee, and moan to her about the joys of life :rolleyes: so no doubt I'll feel better soon. We've all been feeling pretty stressed out lately, so I'm not on my own, but its hard being stuck in your room all day doing work when the weather is so lovely outside!
Take care, and I hope you have a good afternoon xx

[CCStar]

hi,
what about the earthquake last nite:eek: .me and dh were in bed and the whole room started shaking:eek: the weirdiest feeling i have ever had.all the neighbours were out on the road in night attire:D and lots of chimney pots had moved.
at least when dh asked if the earth moved for me,this time i wasnt lying:rotfl: :rotfl:
was thinking after, just shows you.we think we are masters of our world and nothing can hurt us....then ma nature reminds us every so often how small and insignificant we are, in the grand scheme of things.i find it scarey and fascinating all at the same time:confused:
you just never know......
love ilgd xx

Where are you by the sea?

I was in Bournemouth and Southampton yesterday then home in Edinburgh - didn't feel a thing - too flipping tired to care after our intensive weekend.:eek:

Found a place down south to rent, just waiting on the checks and will be packing and looking for someone to move all our stuff down there, so won't be around so much.

[whitevanwoman]

Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Postman just brought me a totally unexpected cheque for £300 from tax credits (I only got about £150 a month to live on at the moment and mortgage alone is £400) & its not a mistake!!!

And.... there's a totally unexpected parcel from my sis who emigrated to Oz 2 yrs ago & who I miss dreadfully. Not opened it yet, am savouring the moment.

Can't believe it!!!! 2 brilliant things at the same time! Better go and buy a lottery ticket for tonight!

Back later after parcel opening......... mega-buzz..................

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi ILGD :wave: wow - i'm just watching about that earthquake on the news! "rodney" lol! How's u today hun? Did the bed come?

Sx
yes, came about 11 am.not bad for a z bed.dh bought it for when ds sleeps at dhs nan.she only has a 1 bed bungalow so he will be ok now.
im ok. post just come.have received my virgin sim card with a free £5 credit.my fone is unlocked to any so will be ok in emergencies.
i cant believe you lot didnt feel a thing......was scarey though.
surveyor coming on 5th march and then have to go to school for year 10 options meeting, which will be riveting:rolleyes: , then fri im at dentist:eek: for filling and impression for top denture.....ready for 3 extractions:eek: :eek: :eek:
can i say right now how i would gladly sit in the middle of an earthquake instead of the dentist.am trying to psych myself up ......well have been psyching since sept 06:D ....last time i went.:o :o

anyway, hope you are chillin on your hols:cool: .....
must get on,i get on this site and thats me all day......i want a pint of what WVW is on.....could do with a good burst of super energy.
take care. xx

[meyore]

Where are you by the sea?

I was in Bournemouth and Southampton yesterday then home in Edinburgh - didn't feel a thing - too flipping tired to care after our intensive weekend.:eek:

Found a place down south to rent, just waiting on the checks and will be packing and looking for someone to move all our stuff down there, so won't be around so much.
Hi ccstar, how are things?

Where you moving to? Its better down south isn't it! I've never been to Scotland though, so I can't really compare, but I like it down here.

Xx

[CCStar]

Exercising a lot, not a lot else today. Been watching desperate housewives and trying to stay awake. I'm not cut out to sit around doing nothing, it wears me out.

I'm sulking because a parcel came addressed to me, so I opened it and it was an engagement ring! I rang my boyfriend and he had accidently got it addressed to me not him... He says he put my name in because he thought they'd send me a card and address the ring to him! Before I spoke to him I was disappointed because I didn't get proposed to properly, now I'm disappointed because I'm not allowed to have the ring until he comes home!

...Its pretty though! ;)
Congratulations:)

[Sazbo]

Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Postman just brought me a totally unexpected cheque for £300 from tax credits (I only got about £150 a month to live on at the moment and mortgage alone is £400) & its not a mistake!!!


excellent! afternoon tea's on you then :T :D

sx

[CCStar]

Hi ccstar, how are things?

Where you moving to? Its better down south isn't it! I've never been to Scotland though, so I can't really compare, but I like it down here.

Xx

Where are you based?

I have been up in Scotland for 15 years and going back to where I grew up in Hampshire:)

[Sazbo]

Found a place down south to rent, just waiting on the checks and will be packing and looking for someone to move all our stuff down there, so won't be around so much.

That's good news, CC. Always such a hassle trying to find somewhere. Hope the move goes well.

Sazx

[meyore]

Hampshire is very pretty-OH is based on the Surrey/Hampshire border and its lovely there. I live in Cornwall at the moment, but I'll be joining him in Newbury when he moves there.

Are you happy to be going back?

[ilovegreatdanes]

Where are you by the sea?

I was in Bournemouth and Southampton yesterday then home in Edinburgh - didn't feel a thing - too flipping tired to care after our intensive weekend.:eek:

Found a place down south to rent, just waiting on the checks and will be packing and looking for someone to move all our stuff down there, so won't be around so much.
cc...you couldnt get two points farther away if you tried....from scotland to down souf...no wonder it was intensive.....bet you dont know if you are coming or going.
i dont live far from barnsley, where that guy was injured by the falling chimney.was amazed by the force of the tremor, to say the epicentre was in lincolnshire near the sea....felt it down souf, in blackpool to the west and in aberdeenshire ,up your way.

[CCStar]

Good to see a new thread - coincides with my new beginning:)

[ilovegreatdanes]

well done WVW,something always turns up just when you need it.im so glad for you.

[CCStar]

cc...you couldnt get two points farther away if you tried....from scotland to down souf...no wonder it was intensive.....bet you dont know if you are coming or going.
i dont live far from barnsley, where that guy was injured by the falling chimney.was amazed by the force of the tremor, to say the epicentre was in lincolnshire near the sea....felt it down souf, in blackpool to the west and in aberdeenshire ,up your way.

My mother in law is in Wakefield, as is Shaz - I wonder how they are?:eek:

Apparently the flights to and from Leeds/Bradford were affected by bad crosswinds last night. There was high wind in Edinburgh last night but our flight was fine - a bit bumpy landing but the bridges were closed to anything but cars last night.

[CCStar]

Hampshire is very pretty-OH is based on the Surrey/Hampshire border and its lovely there. I live in Cornwall at the moment, but I'll be joining him in Newbury when he moves there.

Are you happy to be going back?

I have never been to Cornwall - will be visiting once I return back south. We will be located between Southampton and Bournemouth. It is lovely in Surrey too. We moved up here from Oxford 15 years ago, so have done the move before, I hope it isn't too expensive these days:eek:

[ilovegreatdanes]

i know....the wind was really bad all day yesday.....i thought it would do loads of damage....then to end up with an earthquake....i never cease to be amazing by the power of nature.
wakefied, eh?...small world.i live equal distance between barnsle.y, donny and rotherham.dh is shortly being tranferred to wakefield 5 towns division in march.spooky!!!

[ilovegreatdanes]

look its no good, im going to have to grasp the housework....cos katie wont do it for me(hi, xx) so im going now and might be back l8rs,that what ds says.....oh to be young and streetwise again, instead of old and wornout!!!
now stop putting me off........
goodbye. xx

[Sazbo]

Bye danes :wave: (any chance you could do mine?:D)

Sx

[meyore]

I have never been to Cornwall - will be visiting once I return back south. We will be located between Southampton and Bournemouth. It is lovely in Surrey too. We moved up here from Oxford 15 years ago, so have done the move before, I hope it isn't too expensive these days:eek:
I hope it all goes smoothly for you, I've never moved further than a mile before :o

Cornwall is lovely-the west of it anyway, the north is very touristy.

[ilovegreatdanes]

Bye danes :wave: (any chance you could do mine?:D)

Sx

you are joking:eek: cant even be bothered to do my own.:rotfl: :rotfl:
and now i really am going:D . xx

[ilovegreatdanes]

Cornwall is lovely-the west of it anyway, the north is very touristy.

meyore....you sounded awfully poosh then, about the tourists:D

[meyore]

No I'm not posh! :rotfl: The tourist areas are posher than where I live, but theres something more comfortable about this area.

[feelinggood]

I love Surrey, I'm much happier there than I was in Manchester. That said, I have absolutely fallen in love with the city I'm in in Korea. Its a completely non touristy town, but so beautiful and well looked after. Its a city with huge tower blocks, but well kept, clean, friendly, safe, bright with loads of parks, toilets and vending machines. We've extended our stay by another week. We are also discussing moving here for 6 months or so later in the year. Only problem is AA meetings - they are all a train and a subway ride away, on an American Army base. I saw lots of handsome soldiers! I'm here for another 10 days, but only have 6 days of tablets left. Unfortunately I get horrendous withdrawls if I miss a dose, so will have to try and sort something out tomorrow.

[Stephb1986]

I live near manchester but didnt feel the earthquake all my mates did though i must of been in a deep sleep :)

Steph xx

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

CCstar hope the move goes well for you,sounds lovely :) I had a good day today and I went to craft,there was only 2 of us with my craft teacher and her assistant,we had a little party as well,the others that usually go to the class didnt come today,dont know why that was though,went to my appointment to see my specialist but it was his SHO instead,I always go to my parents after why dont they tell us its someone else as I always have to explain myself to them as they dont know me or my history and I find it hard to do so :) I go back in 3 months time to see them so that is good :)

tonight I am going to continue watching Elizabeth The Golden Age and hopefuly watch it until the end :) Mum said not to rush it and to enjoy the movie but then I did rent it out so have first dibs to watch it first :)

love and light,

Katie xxx

[Tulip]

Good morning my lovlies :wave: Just having a cuppa.

Victor Meldrew... awww! Is he a bit grumpy? :)

Shaz - hope ds feels better for some rest.

hi katie, sf, how are you today?

much love,
sazzy xxx


:hello: Sazzyyyyy,


I am fine today thanks,hows you? hope you are well :)

love and light,

Katie xxx

[Horace]

CC good luck with the move, anyway the weather's better down south than it is oop north. I love bournemouth and visit that neck of the woods each summer for my hols.

WVW - congrats on the windfall from the tax man - dont spend it all at once because they don't come along very often:D

Not posted for a few days but have read the postings, I have been too busy with work and I have been overly tired. Went to the eye hospital today for my fortnightly check up and was horrified to hear that I have have surgery on both eyes and even worse they wanted to do it today:eek: I told them it wasn't convenient - well I hadn't taken my jimjams with me and as I live alone who would fetch them? Still I have arranged to stay with ex hubby for a while and he has agreed to keep an eye on me (pardon the pun). Trouble is my going into hospital has scuppered his plans for the weekend and mine come to think of it - I have to be in the eye hospital at 8am tomorrow morning:eek: :eek: As both eyes are being operated on they are going to knock me out - it will be safer for the anaesthetist anyway because I nearly gave him a black eye in December when he was administering a local anaesthetic (I hate pain of any kind).

I am scared to be honest with you because I hate not being able to see - so no more reading for me for a while or even playing with the computer, no watching TV either only listening. Hey ho it could be worse, I could be deaf as well.

Hope everyone stays well and has fun whilst I am away.

Hugs to all. ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))

Horace x

[cat64]

Hi everyone, sorry I don't have as much chance to keep up with the threads as I would like, but I hope everyone is doing ok.

I'm feeling a bit fed up at the moment, went to the docs as I've been getting this sort of irregular heartbeat thing, bit like palpations I suppose. She took blood pressure and found it to be on the high side, she basically said that the ADs I've been on for donkeys years (albeit at the lowest dose it's possible to take) are no longer prescribed as often as they have been found to cause high bp and heart problems in certain people.

She wants me to cut them down and then possibly think about changing over to a different AD.

Problem is, I feel depressed pretty much constantly anyway, don't know how it would be if I tried to cut down even more. I also get very :mad: not nice for family who I'm afraid get the brunt of my bad temper.

Feeling particularly weepy today, feel let down by a friend, have pmt and OH away.
Sorry to vent to you all, particularly as I don't contribute much to the thread, but you were all so supportive last time I was on here.

Hugs (cant find the smiley) to everyone xx

[meyore]

Hi cat.

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/love/love0059.gif (http://www.squidoo.com/wymondham-college)

Hugs, feel free to vent anytime.

Xx

[cat64]

Thanks meyore (where DO you find that smiley?!! - getting frustrated!). Just feel I'm not offering support but asking for it myself.....

[meyore]

Is it venlafaxine you're on? My mum is and shes just had a meeting with the doctor saying the exact same thing.

[meyore]

The smileys from http://www.mysmiley.net and I also use http://www.websmileys.com/

Don't worry about it, honestly, you can ask for support anytime, sometimes we all need some :)

[Sazbo]

:hello: Sazzyyyyy,


I am fine today thanks,hows you? hope you are well :)

love and light,

Katie xxx

Katieeeee:D:D I'm good thanks! :wave: Evenin' guys :wave: I'm a bit of a pooped saz, but had a nice day. Hope you all did too. Sazzy xxxxxxx

[Sazbo]

Evenin' meyore hun, how's you? xx

[juno]

I'm in too much pain to type much, sorry. But keep your toes crossed that I get a doctors appointment tomorrow and that they give me nice painkillers

[Stephb1986]

ive got my fingers and toes crossed for you juno :) im going seeing my OH mate he's a training accupuncturist on friday to see if he can help me lose weight i hope so :)

How is everyone this evening??

Steph xx

[cat64]

meyore, have pm'd you x

[Marru]

Hi,

Can I join this thread as well please? Got my first counceling session today and was so upset afterwards that went to the shop and bought bag of donughts, 8 down 2 to go. Next week need to remember to leave purse home ;) . I am only going to get 6 sessions in total and am wondering if it only is going to srcatch the surface. Are there any other free counceling options on offer except through GP surgeries?

Marru

[clipboard2]

Good to see a new thread - coincides with my new beginning:)
That is one brillliant move. GO GIRL! Excellent location choice.....

1. 3 airports nearby (Bournemouth, Southampton,Gatwick) for ease of escape from UK
2. Bournemouth has officially the best weather in the UK - enjoys a double Gulf Stream effect (bounced off Isle of Wight)
3. It is quite posh eg nearby Sandbanks home to the stars eg Bruce Forsyth
4.Bournemouth has palm trees and topless sunbathing ooh la la........
5. Loadsa jobs ...if you want....
6.I live close :D Surrey/Hants

Have you considered self-move? The MSE way? In 1998, I hired a large transit, moved us from Glasgow to Camberley (Surrey) in 1 day. What a drive, not even time to defrost the freezer....

Sounds like you are only just starting to change your life for the better.
It can be done indeed.

Be encouraged everyone!
CB2X

[Sazbo]

Hi,

Can I join this thread as well please? Got my first counceling session today and was so upset afterwards that went to the shop and bought bag of donughts, 8 down 2 to go. Next week need to remember to leave purse home ;) . I am only going to get 6 sessions in total and am wondering if it only is going to srcatch the surface. Are there any other free counceling options on offer except through GP surgeries?

Marru

Hi Marru :wave: welcome to the thread. I know exactly what you mean about the doughnuts :) I find counselling quite tough at times too. But for me I feel it is worth it, it is definitely working. Everyone is different, but I have been going just over a year, and even after that time I feel I am just scratching the surface!

I think it is possible to get counselling at some places on a means-tested basis. Perhaps you could ask your GP about this, or ask your local branch of MIND?

Much love, and thanks for posting,

Sazzy xxxxx

[meyore]

Evenin' meyore hun, how's you? xx
Hi saz I'm ok-a little grumpy because I've been so bored all day. OH has forgotten to phone me back, so hes in for it tomorrow. I'm not feeling cruel enough to ring him and wake him up!

How are you? Still enjoying your time off?

Xx

[meyore]

I'm in too much pain to type much, sorry. But keep your toes crossed that I get a doctors appointment tomorrow and that they give me nice painkillers
Aw poor you. I hope they give you something to make you better

Xx

[meyore]

Hi,

Can I join this thread as well please? Got my first counceling session today and was so upset afterwards that went to the shop and bought bag of donughts, 8 down 2 to go. Next week need to remember to leave purse home ;) . I am only going to get 6 sessions in total and am wondering if it only is going to srcatch the surface. Are there any other free counceling options on offer except through GP surgeries?

Marru
Hi marru, welcome to the thread

Xx

[Sazbo]

Hi saz I'm ok-a little grumpy because I've been so bored all day. OH has forgotten to phone me back, so hes in for it tomorrow. I'm not feeling cruel enough to ring him and wake him up!

How are you? Still enjoying your time off?

Xx

I'm pretty good thanks, if a little tired... but in a good way. You know, I feel like a completely different person when I've had some time of work lol!! Almost semi human... well ok, not quite:o:D

I think you should call OH, but then I'm mischievous like that!;):D

Sxx

[meyore]

Have you considered self-move? The MSE way? In 1998, I hired a large transit, moved us from Glasgow to Camberley (Surrey) in 1 day. What a drive, not even time to defrost the freezer....
Do you still live in Camberley? Thats where OH lives

Xx

[meyore]

I'm pretty good thanks, if a little tired... but in a good way. You know, I feel like a completely different person when I've had some time of work lol!! Almost semi human... well ok, not quite:o:D

I think you should call OH, but then I'm mischievous like that!;):D

Sxx
I know what you mean-I have a fortnight off at the moment and I can think straight-its great. But I do get tired if I'm not keeping busy. http://www.websmileys.com/sm/sleep/schla17.gif

He just rang-he had fallen asleep, but he woke up and remembered me. I spoke too soon-I'm just glad I hadn't got around to sending him a moany text! :o

[meyore]

ive got my fingers and toes crossed for you juno :) im going seeing my OH mate he's a training accupuncturist on friday to see if he can help me lose weight i hope so :)

How is everyone this evening??

Steph xx
Hi steph, I'm ok how about you?

Xx

[Sazbo]

Well done on 1,000 1,001 posts meyore hun! Can we have cake? :D :T

Sxx

[meyore]

Hey look at that, I hadn't noticed! Thankyou

Xx

[meyore]

Hot chocolate fudge cake and cream?

[Sazbo]

Hot chocolate fudge cake and cream?

:drool::drool::drool:

[Sazbo]

http://prod-media.fr.samsungmobile.com/microsite/f250/checktag.php?uid=fe240e366c7f90da2403fb302b2b6134&nid=5046&!!!!!lien

:spam: reported :rolleyes:

[meyore]

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[meyore]

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Anyone else?

[slowlyfading]

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Anyone else?

-drool- ...

[meyore]

Have some, its guilt-free!

[slowlyfading]

Guys, can I have a moan? I'm so fed up tonight, its unreal. I'm fed up of doing work that never seems to make any difference to my stupid dissertation. I read books all the time, make thousands of notes on journals, articles, and more books. It makes about 100 words towards my dissertation. 12,000 words is the target, and I'm just no where near that, and I'm running out of steam.

[Marru]

HI,

Can you please tell a non native English speaker what is dissertation?

Thanks,

Marru

[slowlyfading]

what is dissertation?

Its a long essay done in the final year of a university degree. :)

[Marru]

Ah,

Thought so. When I did mine I first made my index and then I copy pasted everything relating to those headings from books and other sources. Then I narrowed it down, took off duplicates reorganised a bit and just added final conclusions chapter where I summarised it all with my own words. I got average score for it which I aimed for as I just wanted to graduate quickly.

I am behind with my work as was feeling too sorry for myself this afternoon. Need to get cracking as otherwise will get call from boss in the morning (I work remotely from home).

Marru

[meyore]

Guys, can I have a moan? I'm so fed up tonight, its unreal. I'm fed up of doing work that never seems to make any difference to my stupid dissertation. I read books all the time, make thousands of notes on journals, articles, and more books. It makes about 100 words towards my dissertation. 12,000 words is the target, and I'm just no where near that, and I'm running out of steam.
http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/love/love0028.gif (http://www.squidoo.com/wymondham-college)

Xx

[Diamond78]

This is my 2nd attempt to try and reply to this thread as did try erlier and for some reason got signed out.
hellooo everyone....Hope you are all well, good and happy. Ive not been online as my laptop is seriously playing up so aswell as having problems with my utterly rubbish laptop and such a rubish nd slow service from virginMedia, I have been unable to come online.Im not happy at all.I know im such a misrable cow when i come on here, i never have anything positive or happy to say.Why??Im always moaning and nagging.Im sorry guys im like this, its only coz i have no one to talk to, i bury everything inside.Ive had and am having so much going on.

nothing is going right at the mo.where do i start.Well, I cant start my course or do it as it clashes with when I pick up DS.The course finishes same time as im due to pick up DS and gt no one to pick him up for me.Im so annoyed and feel let down as they gave me a different time and location.I really want to gain a qualification in childcare and now i cant.Ive looked online to see if there is any home courses I can do but there are none i could find and plus they are not free for the likes of me a single parent on benefits.

Ive been trying to arrnge a birthday party fr DS,it falls on mothers day but he wants to be with his friends so have booked a kids soft play adventure place for 2 hours on saturday.Have been getting his presents and sent msg to spermdonor inviting him to the party.was shocked when he replied he cant make it coz he has to sleep.WTF!!!
He hs a night shift, many times his been to golf straight rom work with no sleep.DS's party doesnt start till 4pm, so he has enough time to sleep.Im actuallt raging with that but its his loss.I mean how can he be so mean???DS is at the age now when he will remember.I am not going to allow spermdonor to muck up my DS's head.

My housing situation is getting me really down.I had a row with the landlord 2day about them not doing the repairs. I was very honest nd told her i wasnt happy nd she told me to find somewhere else but its not that easy.I have no deposit and not many landlords accept housing benefit.The council are not helping.

I had 2 panic attacks this evening.It was on the bus coming back from my brothers.Lately so much has been happening all across the nation.I shouldnt buy the newspaper as it affects me and makes me more paraniod. So many murders,rapes and violence has been going on.I dunno i just felt so ill and i thought i was going to be attacke, shot, stabbed or hammered. Sounds awful, i dont know why these thoughs or paranioa has come over me. I have tried not to read all the grusome details of all the crimes thats been in the headlines lately but theres been so many, so many sick and twisted ppl in this world its shocking. How can one human being treat another human so badly?How can they take a life away like and get away with it?Its horrible living in London, its so rough and worry for DS's future withthe way crime is going. So many strange ppl around, i feel i will never trust a man 100% if i ever meet and fall for a guy.You will never know what they are fully like!!You have crazed nutters that have no criminal record coz they have got away for heir crimes.

Lets hope this new law when a parent can go check the record of a new partner works and stops more tragedies from happening.

Ive ranted again, sorry guys, got loads of pages to read and catch up on, virginmedias getting on my nerves, im trying to deal with a complaint i put in about them but not getting no where.

Its leap year to, maybe 4 years later i might be in a relathionship but i cetainly wouldnt have the guts to proprose to my fella, goodluck and all the best to those that do.To many of u to name individually but want u all to knoe that have been thinking of u.

When i dont post its coz im either really down or cant get online, even facebook dont amaze me as much.

sending u all hugs,luv and kisses xxx

[Diamond78]

Guys, can I have a moan? I'm so fed up tonight, its unreal. I'm fed up of doing work that never seems to make any difference to my stupid dissertation. I read books all the time, make thousands of notes on journals, articles, and more books. It makes about 100 words towards my dissertation. 12,000 words is the target, and I'm just no where near that, and I'm running out of steam.
Hey hun,you should be proud of what you have achieved and how far you have got....I wish i had your brains to study. I feel as thick as anything....i cant even get to go on a course.

watch Shamaless on channel 4,if its not your thing totally understand but i totally love it, lifts my mood and makes me laugh, same as skins, wish i was young again feel so old.sending u big hugs,take a break or distract urself from studying a bit.xx

[CCStar]

That is one brillliant move. GO GIRL! Excellent location choice.....

1. 3 airports nearby (Bournemouth, Southampton,Gatwick) for ease of escape from UK
2. Bournemouth has officially the best weather in the UK - enjoys a double Gulf Stream effect (bounced off Isle of Wight)
3. It is quite posh eg nearby Sandbanks home to the stars eg Bruce Forsyth
4.Bournemouth has palm trees and topless sunbathing ooh la la........
5. Loadsa jobs ...if you want....
6.I live close :D Surrey/Hants

Have you considered self-move? The MSE way? In 1998, I hired a large transit, moved us from Glasgow to Camberley (Surrey) in 1 day. What a drive, not even time to defrost the freezer....

Sounds like you are only just starting to change your life for the better.
It can be done indeed.

Be encouraged everyone!
CB2X

We usually do it ourselves but have furniture and the place is unfurnished, so need a large large lorry and we are not licenced to drive them, even tho our son drives a van for his temp job and OH hired a large van for the last move.

[meyore]

Hi diamond, sorry to hear you're having such a crappy time.

I read an article today about a book called panicology. I suffer from panic attacks too and I worry about everything I can think of. The book is basically about the media coverage of things a how it can create panic.


Did you dare give your child the three-in-one MMR vaccine? Afraid you'll get so fat you'll die before your time? Worried that Tesco/Walmart will swallow up your local store, or will we all be hit by an asteroid first? Every day, the press warns us of some new calamity that will threaten our lives. The risks of simply being alive apparently grow ever more alarming. Life has never been better yet we live in fear. Why do we work ourselves up into such a state?Because these stories are a heady mix of supposedly scientific information and journalistic hype. Our hearts fall for the 'story' and our heads believe the 'facts'. "Panicology" will help you make sense of the jungle of threats. It will explain why things are seldom as bad as they're painted. Upbeat and optimistic in its world-view yet robust and sceptical in its analysis, it will equip you to approach the scares of today - and tomorrow - without panic, but with rational levelheadedness and perhaps a measure of insouciance. "Panicology" is a feel-good book about the oh-so-desperate state we're in.

I decided to order it, I hope it puts some perspective on things for me, but with my luck it'll make me worse!

I hope things start looking up for you soon.

Xx

[Diamond78]

Hi diamond, sorry to hear you're having such a crappy time.

I read an article today about a book called panicology. I suffer from panic attacks too and I worry about everything I can think of. The book is basically about the media coverage of things a how it can create panic.




I decided to order it, I hope it puts some perspective on things for me, but with my luck it'll make me worse!

I hope things start looking up for you soon.

Xx

meyore, thanks for the kind words and im sorry to hear you suffer with panic attacks. I thought I was getting better but obviously not. Those quotes you wrote are so true. The media does make it worse but the sad truth is majority of the stories they publish are true. I always think of the worse and I know I need to change the way I think but its so hard. I have gone without reading papers, I have avoided listening to the news but either way you hear of all the awful things that happen in this cruel world.I want to be worry free and not worry but i cant.I can pretend for a while its all ok but i come crashing back down again.

i hope thinngs start looking up to.xx

[geminilady]

This is my 2nd attempt to try and reply to this thread as did try erlier and for some reason got signed out.
hellooo everyone....Hope you are all well, good and happy. Ive not been online as my laptop is seriously playing up so aswell as having problems with my utterly rubbish laptop and such a rubish nd slow service from virginMedia, I have been unable to come online.Im not happy at all.I know im such a misrable cow when i come on here, i never have anything positive or happy to say.Why??Im always moaning and nagging.Im sorry guys im like this, its only coz i have no one to talk to, i bury everything inside.Ive had and am having so much going on.

nothing is going right at the mo.where do i start.Well, I cant start my course or do it as it clashes with when I pick up DS.The course finishes same time as im due to pick up DS and gt no one to pick him up for me.Im so annoyed and feel let down as they gave me a different time and location.I really want to gain a qualification in childcare and now i cant.Ive looked online to see if there is any home courses I can do but there are none i could find and plus they are not free for the likes of me a single parent on benefits.

Ive been trying to arrnge a birthday party fr DS,it falls on mothers day but he wants to be with his friends so have booked a kids soft play adventure place for 2 hours on saturday.Have been getting his presents and sent msg to spermdonor inviting him to the party.was shocked when he replied he cant make it coz he has to sleep.WTF!!!
He hs a night shift, many times his been to golf straight rom work with no sleep.DS's party doesnt start till 4pm, so he has enough time to sleep.Im actuallt raging with that but its his loss.I mean how can he be so mean???DS is at the age now when he will remember.I am not going to allow spermdonor to muck up my DS's head.

My housing situation is getting me really down.I had a row with the landlord 2day about them not doing the repairs. I was very honest nd told her i wasnt happy nd she told me to find somewhere else but its not that easy.I have no deposit and not many landlords accept housing benefit.The council are not helping.

I had 2 panic attacks this evening.It was on the bus coming back from my brothers.Lately so much has been happening all across the nation.I shouldnt buy the newspaper as it affects me and makes me more paraniod. So many murders,rapes and violence has been going on.I dunno i just felt so ill and i thought i was going to be attacke, shot, stabbed or hammered. Sounds awful, i dont know why these thoughs or paranioa has come over me. I have tried not to read all the grusome details of all the crimes thats been in the headlines lately but theres been so many, so many sick and twisted ppl in this world its shocking. How can one human being treat another human so badly?How can they take a life away like and get away with it?Its horrible living in London, its so rough and worry for DS's future withthe way crime is going. So many strange ppl around, i feel i will never trust a man 100% if i ever meet and fall for a guy.You will never know what they are fully like!!You have crazed nutters that have no criminal record coz they have got away for heir crimes.

Lets hope this new law when a parent can go check the record of a new partner works and stops more tragedies from happening.

Ive ranted again, sorry guys, got loads of pages to read and catch up on, virginmedias getting on my nerves, im trying to deal with a complaint i put in about them but not getting no where.

Its leap year to, maybe 4 years later i might be in a relathionship but i cetainly wouldnt have the guts to proprose to my fella, goodluck and all the best to those that do.To many of u to name individually but want u all to knoe that have been thinking of u.

When i dont post its coz im either really down or cant get online, even facebook dont amaze me as much.

sending u all hugs,luv and kisses xxx
Hi Diamond, Sorry you are having a hard time at the mo.I hope it helped a little to write it down.It is a shame about your course as i know you were looking forward to it.Don't they have an after school club at your DS'S school? or as your ex works nights could he not pick him up?after all if your course finishes at the same time as school it would only be for a short time.I can understand you being angry about the party,as you say if he can play golf with no sleep there is no good reason not to go.
As to the repairs i would go see the citizens advice and see what they say.As far as i know landlords have a responsability to keep propertys in good repair.
Not sure what to say about the panic attacks,as i am a very"laid back" person i admit i find them hard to understand but i do know they are awful for the ones who experiance them.For a start stop buying the newspapers if they upset you so much.Also try,and i know it is hard, to think of the nice things in the world,yes it is full of bad people but for every bad one there are ten good ones.Think of all the people who work for charities,the samaritans,child line,ect.People who donate blood,bone marrow to complete strangers.There are lots of good people in this world if you just think about it.Anyway hope your DS enjoys his party and that everything goes well ,will be thinking of you take care x

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

Morning! hope all is well,:hello: Diamond sorry to hear you are feeling so down at the moment,hope your ds has a lovely party :) thinking of you *hugs*

today I am off to my parents for a sausage and mash dinner and that will be nice,finally finished Elizabeth The Golden Age last night and today I am taking it to my parents so they can see it as well :) I am watching Stardust tonight,I am really enjoying the films so much :)

Have a nice day everyone


*hugs* to you all


love and light,

Katie xxx

[Sazbo]

Good morning my lovies :wave: Morning Gem hunni - how are you today?

Sazzyxxx

[meyore]

Hi everyone. Just got up, I really can't be bothered today.

Hope you're all ok.

Xx

[Sazbo]

Hi meyore hun. No me neither... right now I'm trying to work up the energy/enthusiasm for washing my hair lol :o Loads of stuff i need to do but don't feel like doing any of it?

What you up to today?

Sazxx

[feelinggood]

Morning feelie,As someone can get pregnant the first time they have sex the odds are very high and much higher if sex takes place in the middle of the cycle(between periods)it is easy and quick to take a test and results are very accurate.

Thanks Gemini. I've got a test, but got to wait till the morning :mad: I want to know now!

[meyore]

Hi meyore hun. No me neither... right now I'm trying to work up the energy/enthusiasm for washing my hair lol :o Loads of stuff i need to do but don't feel like doing any of it?

What you up to today?

Sazxx
I have a cup of tea, thats as far as I've got... I didn't get up till my mum had left for work because I couldn't be bothered to chat with her. I just hate living here, no freedom but no money to do anything about it. Moaning over, sorry :o

I think I'll just tidy up here then go to the gym when it opens at 4.

Xx

[EthelBloggs]

Morning everyone :wave:

Just about to head off to uni.. *groan*
Have a great day all of you xx

[weegie.geek]

Hi everyone. Just got up, I really can't be bothered today.

Hope you're all ok.

Xx

I know that feeling. Last night I was all geared up to head out to focus and buy some DIY stuff and do some real work today, but this morning all I want to do is go back to bed. :)

I get to play with my drill though, so I know that eventually I'll get off my !!!!. What guy doesn't like power tools, really? I'm no sports fan and I'm not that bothered about cars, but making lots of noise and mess and hitting things with hammers and drilling and sawing... <3 :D

[Sazbo]

Morning everyone :wave:

Just about to head off to uni.. *groan*
Have a great day all of you xx

You too, effel hun. And no chatting in class!:p:D

Sazbomberxxxxxxxx

[Sazbo]

I know that feeling. Last night I was all geared up to head out to focus and buy some DIY stuff and do some real work today, but this morning all I want to do is go back to bed. :)

I get to play with my drill though, so I know that eventually I'll get off my !!!!. What guy doesn't like power tools, really? I'm no sports fan and I'm not that bothered about cars, but making lots of noise and mess and hitting things with hammers and drilling and sawing... <3 :D

weegie, while you're at it, i dont suppose you'd mind putting a couple of shelves up for me?:D

sx

[whitevanwoman]

Thanks Gemini. I've got a test, but got to wait till the morning :mad: I want to know now!

Hi folks, just dipping into the thread for a min, been too manic to sit still for more than 5 mins over the past couple of days.


Feelinggood - fingers crossed! I used to work in a sexual health clinic - if you do a preg test in the morning, the result is much more accurate because there will be a high level of chemicals in your wee from it being in your bladder all night. If you do it later in the day after having several drinks, the level of chemicals will have been diluted, and so may not give a strong result.

If you really can't wait and you've got a spare test, you could do one now but just be a little sceptical about the result and do another in the morning to confirm. Usually if you get a positive result on your first test, thats pretty accurate but if you get a negative result on the first test, you should really do a 2nd test to confirm as it could just be that the level of preg hormone in your wee is too low to show.

I hope I'm not teaching you to suck eggs here. Good luck!

[geminilady]

Good morning my lovies :wave: Morning Gem hunni - how are you today?

Sazzyxxx

Morning Sazzy,I am fine thanks but cannot wait for the weekend and the three weeks until easter.Hope you are enjoying your holiday,i cannot remember when i last had two weeks off the most i take is a week as i like to split them up through out the year.

[geminilady]

Morning everyone :wave:

Just about to head off to uni.. *groan*
Have a great day all of you xx


Morning Ethel,:hello: Great to see you,you know you love it at uni,have a good day yourself and don't work to hard:D

[Sazbo]

Morning Sazzy,I am fine thanks but cannot wait for the weekend and the three weeks until easter.Hope you are enjoying your holiday,i cannot remember when i last had two weeks off the most i take is a week as i like to split them up through out the year.

I dont blame you, tbh. I'm really only taking 2 weeks now because I had so much leave leftover from last that i wasn't able to take, because of work being so full-on:rolleyes:

Have you got any plans for Easter hun? Or just taking a well-earned rest?

Sx

[geminilady]

I dont blame you, tbh. I'm really only taking 2 weeks now because I had so much leave leftover from last that i wasn't able to take, because of work being so full-on:rolleyes:

Have you got any plans for Easter hun? Or just taking a well-earned rest?

Sx

Not got any plans for easter but i am hoping to take a holiday this year,not had one for years and never been abroad but i have nearly a thousand in tesco"deals" so hoping to go somewhere nice.I need to sort out a passport first though.

[weegie.geek]

weegie, while you're at it, i dont suppose you'd mind putting a couple of shelves up for me?:D

sx

Happily, yeah. Bit out of my callout area though. :P

[meyore]

I am so bored again today, I don't know what to do with myself. I might go to tesco and waste money on things I may or may not need...

[CCStar]

When I get like that I bake - been whipping up some goodies out of my freezer today.

[meyore]

I went and did the wasting money thing. OH is home tomorrow, so theres enough junk to keep him going for the weekend.

[juno]

I've been referred to the hospital. And I don't have any good painkillers, but I have lots of paracetamol and ibuprofen. She said I look a lot better and seem a lot better.

And then I went out and bought new underwear. I went to Bravissimo, and it makes my boobs look and feel amazing. And it's black so it's sensible for day time, but it has blue flowers on so it's pretty too :) And I didn't buy shoes.

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi,
just read loads of posts.that my trouble, i want to read every post instead of replying to each when i have just read them....now i cant rem alot of the stuff i wanted to say, but, sorry, you lot should know me by now.:o
clip......your moving post reminded me of a tourist recommendation and i thought what a good job you would do for the area:rotfl:
diamond.....hi,dont worry about the rant, always good to get it off your chest.nice to hear from you again.
sf.....am sure you will do a brill job and it will be worth it when you get the qual at the end.just feels like you are wading throu treacle atm.am sure it will pass.xx
feelie.....will congrats be in order if the test is pos cos i was abit unsure as to how you were feeling re your life situation, iykwim?hope you dont take that the wrong way just was confused.
hi to our new member....whose name escapes me, but cant rem my own alot of the time:o :D
meyore,...i know re the junk.i am eggactly the same.:o
steph....if your friend gives the diet acupuncture point,let me know asap.....my need is great,re the comment to meyore:D
have taken charlie a walk today and will have to start every day.i used to but got out of the habit.it does us both good.was abit of a shock though, cas im sure charlie saw a rat on the path and really wanted to play with it.thoght first it was a shrew but prob too big.bit small for a rat but they grow really quik:o
funny how it being a shrew would have been ok but if it was a rat, it wasnt ok.was squealing at him and i didnt want him to chase it ...cos i was on the other end of the lead, and last time he took me for a pull, i had to go to a+e the next day....

[meyore]

Hi ILGD, hope you're ok. Glad charlie decided not to hospitalise you again! My woofers too small for that. I want one of those really tiny little dogs, but as I'm usually at work all day OH says I can't have one.

Xx

[ilovegreatdanes]

sorry re strange end to last post, thought aol was going to cut me off again!!!!so didnt want to lose my essay...
id be ok with SFs dissatation....id have it done in no time:rotfl: the way i go on.
i just noticed that if you are wrting a post, if you scroll down past it, the most recent posts are under what you are writing,iykwim.i think thats a marvellous idea......simple things please simple minds and all that:rotfl:
anyway...heres me going on and on again.no wonder i get nothing done:o
take care all,
love ilgd xx

[ilovegreatdanes]

Hi ILGD, hope you're ok. Glad charlie decided not to hospitalise you again! My woofers too small for that. I want one of those really tiny little dogs, but as I'm usually at work all day OH says I can't have one.

Xx
i keep telling dh that charlie will be the last.hes about the tenth dane we have had since 1981.dh only likes danes but i would like a small one ...with the same dane temperament, cos they are gentle giants.they just get in the way, wherever you are in the house.my house isnt small....or big either but you get what i mean.

[ilovegreatdanes]

was gonna ask juno what bit is hurting???

[meyore]

Our dog manages to get in the way no matter where you are and hes quite small in comparison-I think some dogs just have a knack. I'm always stepping on him, falling over him etc. Hes a jack russel, but hes the wrong colour and I think he looks more like a sausage dog.

[Stephb1986]

Hi ILGD I'll let you know on sunday evening as im at my OH's all weekend :)

Im being very very good today i have 5 wardrobes full to bursting of clothes and ive started cleaning one out its took me 2 hours so far but lots of it is going on ebay! im proud of my little self now :)

Hope everyone is having a good day

Steph xxx

[juno]

was gonna ask juno what bit is hurting???
My wrist :(

I've also got to have blood tests on tues for my thyroid :eek:

[weegie.geek]

I went to Bravissimo, and it makes my boobs look and feel amazing.


Photos! :D

[ilovegreatdanes]

my mum had a jack russel.think they are like marmite of the dog world....you either love em or hate em.mums was abit vicious but found out he was in pain most of time...nt mums fault, she was always at vets with him.cr*p vets....and poor dog cant tell you whats up

[ilovegreatdanes]

Hi ILGD I'll let you know on sunday evening as im at my OH's all weekend :)

Im being very very good today i have 5 wardrobes full to bursting of clothes and ive started cleaning one out its took me 2 hours so far but lots of it is going on ebay! im proud of my little self now :)

Hope everyone is having a good day

Steph xxx
good luck, am so jealous of anyone who can chuck clothes and stuff out ...mine are bursting but every time i sort mine ,it all goes back in:o .....cos
1.it will fit me again when i have lost the weight:D
2.it will come back into fashion cos it goes in cycles:D
3. most have only been worn once:o
4.most have only been tried on but not worn:o
5. most still have the label and price tag on:o
6.most were a good idea at the time:o
7.most serve as a reminder why im so in debt:o
8. last time i threw something out, i was looking for it the week after
9. cant put pics on ebay cos not comp good:rotfl:
you get the gist.......
im a self confessed hoarder:o :D

[juno]

Photos! :D
Here's one I made earlier (http://www.bravissimo.com/products/imagezoom.aspx?pid=FYE7&colour=Black)

[ilovegreatdanes]

My wrist :(

I've also got to have blood tests on tues for my thyroid :eek:
have you tried wearing one of those sports elasticated support things.i got some from my local £1 shop for my ankles cos they swell up and they help alot.mum wears one on her wrist cos she knits alot and makes her wrist ache.....and she plays the brick game all the time(same thing as tetris)

[ilovegreatdanes]

Here's one I made earlier (http://www.bravissimo.com/products/imagezoom.aspx?pid=FYE7&colour=Black)
thats really nice.

[ilovegreatdanes]

just remembered before i go......
HORACE.....i really hope all goes well with the op.i wear glasses for short sight and would love to have that op they do so it corrects your vision so no more glasses.vanity i suppose, should just be grateful i can see.
good luck.xx

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

Hope you are all aright? I went to my parents and enjoyed my lunch,had a sleep for an hour and a half,I am just so so tired at the moment and I just wish I could be awake all day without needing a sleep but unfortunately I do need to sleep and my brain just tells me I need sleep and I go and do just that and I am out like a light.

I went for a walk along the seafront with my mum and then I went back in the flat.Tonight I am watching the film Stardust,I have given mum and dad the film Elizabeth The Golden Age to watch and they will watch it tonight :)


*hugs to everyone


love and light,

Katie xxx

[Marru]

Thanks ILGD for welcoming me. I also LGD, well anything really with four legs and fur. I am dreaming that one day I will have big enough place to have Irish Wolfhound (and 2 donkeys, goats, chicken, rabbits, cats...). At the moment I have two labradors, one mine and the other foster. The highlight of my day is to walk them in the mornings after I have dropped my LO to pre-school. I have moved to the country from London six months ago and just love the walks and the scenery here in SW.

I should probably tell you something about me. I replied to another thread recently that tells something about my situation and how I ended into these forums: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=757033&page=3 (post no 58)

Marru

[weegie.geek]

Here's one I made earlier (http://www.bravissimo.com/products/imagezoom.aspx?pid=FYE7&colour=Black)

Haha, fair enough :P

[Stephb1986]

good luck, am so jealous of anyone who can chuck clothes and stuff out ...mine are bursting but every time i sort mine ,it all goes back in:o .....cos
1.it will fit me again when i have lost the weight:D
2.it will come back into fashion cos it goes in cycles:D
3. most have only been worn once:o
4.most have only been tried on but not worn:o
5. most still have the label and price tag on:o
6.most were a good idea at the time:o
7.most serve as a reminder why im so in debt:o
8. last time i threw something out, i was looking for it the week after
9. cant put pics on ebay cos not comp good:rotfl:
you get the gist.......
im a self confessed hoarder:o :D


LOL

Mine mainly has tags on or ive worn once or its a bit tatty so ive thrown it yay me! i used to go in debenhams and spend well over £200 in one trip! now ive come to the time i need to get rid, ive not gone into debt over it but now im thinking i can get some of the money back i spent to put some new cds in my new car lol!

Steph xxxx

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi marru,
read your stuff.am also in mega debt and am on a dmp with cccs.will take about 25 years to pay back but has been worth the lesson and cccs have taken alot of hassle off me.dh wasnt pleased but have been married 25 years so we have come throu.the lying and deceit nearly drove me to a very bad place so tbh am glad he knows how much i owe, although cos its the same address, its affected his cred record, although they say it shouldnt, it does in the real world.
has been a godsend to find this thread and am privileged to call all the ppl on this thread my friends(whether they like it or not, aha).am so proud of them all cos of all the stuff they go throu each day and still have time to offer advice and listen when their lives are not easy.they are all very special ppl as you will come to appreciate as you get to know everyone.
so stick around and am sure you will be very happy, if thats the right word???.
love ilgd xx

[ilovegreatdanes]

btw, you will notice that i keep my posts very short:D and am atm, vying with SF to write a dissitation entitled "why use one letter when an essay will do":D
at least they get a good nights sleep when im on:rotfl:

[juno]

have you tried wearing one of those sports elasticated support things.i got some from my local £1 shop for my ankles cos they swell up and they help alot.mum wears one on her wrist cos she knits alot and makes her wrist ache.....and she plays the brick game all the time(same thing as tetris)
I've got a black support bandage that's made from some neoprene like stuff. Work don't like me wearing it though. Apparently I'm not covered by insurance if I wear it :confused: But they'd like it even less if I phoned in sick

[slowlyfading]

btw, you will notice that i keep my posts very short:D and am atm, vying with SF to write a dissitation entitled "why use one letter when an essay will do":D
at least they get a good nights sleep when im on:rotfl:


Lol that made my day! :rotfl: xx

[ilovegreatdanes]

Lol that made my day! :rotfl: xx
SF....you are most welcome:o am really glad i made you smile, i know you are having a tough time:A
.....and theres me thinking you were all asleep at the back:rotfl:

JUNO......theres no pleasing some bosses.what about wearing it all the time out of work?the elasticated bandages are not as strong as those black ones and not as obtrusive, so you could wear in to sleep in and you could feel the benefit that way.hope its better soon........keep taking the tablets:D xx
im thinking of wearing mine for all this writing im doing.do they do the one finger keyboard writers ones, i wonder:o :D
:eek: :eek: :eek: im missing emmerdale,
take care.
love ilgd xx

[CCStar]

Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

I need to vent

Dishing up dinner really sent me nuts tonight - it is so irrational and subsequently spoilt dinner for everyone.

I am so tired and trying to sort this move out, still waiting on it being 100% approved. The little things always send me nuts, not the big things.

The other day, something upset me which goes back to my childhood but could see what it was, so hopefully will be able to prevent it happening again or be less tired and cope better. Stress shows in strange ways. One minute high as a kite, next feeling knackered or highly irritable.

I need things to get finalised and get this flippin move done and dusted, and settle in. Waiting is such a blooming drag and makes me worry something might go wrong.

[CCStar]

good luck, am so jealous of anyone who can chuck clothes and stuff out ...mine are bursting but every time i sort mine ,it all goes back in:o .....cos
1.it will fit me again when i have lost the weight :D - fat chance for me now - I got rid of a lot of my 'skinny' stuff in the mid 90s
2.it will come back into fashion cos it goes in cycles:D - true but I was skinner 20 years ago
3. most have only been worn once:o - did you feel good in them that one time you wore it?
4.most have only been tried on but not worn:o - why did you buy it, what event did you see yourself wearing the outfit to?
5. most still have the label and price tag on:o - You could take it back
6.most were a good idea at the time:o - oh yes the hormonal buys:eek:
7.most serve as a reminder why im so in debt:o - rather depressing and a good prompt to get rid of
8. last time i threw something out, i was looking for it the week after - typical
9. cant put pics on ebay cos not comp good:rotfl: - some pics are dire on Ebay
you get the gist.......
im a self confessed hoarder:o :D - you're not Mr Trebus:D

The last time I had a major sort out was 1999 when I dyed my hair dark/natural colour but not been able to weed out since.

My reasons are:

I will wear it at some time and I dress differently when I move house/have a new lifestyle.

There are more car boot sales down south and my lifestyle will change, so if I don't wear or use it then, I never will and will sort it out.

I do actually wear quite a lot of what I have, but I have a glut of short sleeved T-shirts so think I could paint designs and customise them, either to wear or sell. I have a load of old material I could design things with but do need a sewing machine. I used to design a lot of stuff when I was in my mid teens and would like to do it again.

[slowlyfading]

SF....you are most welcome:o am really glad i made you smile, i know you are having a tough time:A
.....and theres me thinking you were all asleep at the back:rotfl:

Thanks sweetie :) I'm currently sat painting my nails black - thats how productive i'm being this evening :rolleyes: I've got a meeting with my dissertation tutor tomorrow so that should be fun :rolleyes: xx

[juno]

You have no idea how long we have been perfecting this. But finally, I have got a photo of Ultimate Part Trick!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/juno_the/ultimatepartytrick.jpg

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

Hope you are alright,I have watched the movie Stardust,it was fantastic :) loved it all :) so magical :)


I will chat tomorrow

Night! Night!


love and light,

Katie xxx

[Stephb1986]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh atlast ive finished cleaning out my wardrobes note i have been doing it since 1pm i have about 12 bags for rubbish 4 bags of hangers 3 bags for charity shop and 5 bags for ebay! im so tired now i think ive earned myself a hot drink. got to do my drawers too :(

Steph xx

[Tulip]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh atlast ive finished cleaning out my wardrobes note i have been doing it since 1pm i have about 12 bags for rubbish 4 bags of hangers 3 bags for charity shop and 5 bags for ebay! im so tired now i think ive earned myself a hot drink. got to do my drawers too :(

Steph xx


You have been busy,bet your arms are aching now,have a good rest,leave the drawers until tomorrow unless you have to do them tonight :)


Katie

[Stephb1986]

Hi Katie well the reason im doing all this is because im getting a new carpet over the weekend so needed to sort all my stuff out, i do need to do my drawers but i cant be bothered right now and i wont have time tomorrow they aint that bad though to be honest i do have 5 sets of drawers!

Night night sweet dreams

Steph xx

[Tulip]

Hi Katie well the reason im doing all this is because im getting a new carpet over the weekend so needed to sort all my stuff out, i do need to do my drawers but i cant be bothered right now and i wont have time tomorrow they aint that bad though to be honest i do have 5 sets of drawers!

Night night sweet dreams

Steph xx


ok :) Night Steph and night everyone,got pottery tomorrow so must log off now :)

switches off her green light,


love and light,

Katie xxx

[Sazbo]

You have no idea how long we have been perfecting this. But finally, I have got a photo of Ultimate Part Trick!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/juno_the/ultimatepartytrick.jpg

awwww juno.... that is SO cute!!!

Sxxx

[Sazbo]

Hello my lovlies :wave:

Not long in. So... erm.. hello... or goodnight!:D And Danes, you are absolutely hilarious!!

much love,

Sazzy xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[RainbowChild]

Just checking in as want to stay in touch but didn't want to bore everyone. Good luck SF let us know how you get on.

Juno hope your wrist gets better soon

Hi everyone else

Don't really know how I am at the moment IYKWIM? up down

Can't get out of bed til 3pmish each day after a better week last week...such a waste really and I want to make an effort tomorow

[Stephb1986]

i wish i could stay in bed till 3pm im so tired right now my drawers can wait till next year ive had one big clean out this year lol!!

I need to sell my car too so will have to take the pics over the weekend :)

Steph xx

[Sazbo]

Just checking in as want to stay in touch but didn't want to bore everyone. Good luck SF let us know how you get on.

Juno hope your wrist gets better soon

Hi everyone else

Don't really know how I am at the moment IYKWIM? up down

Can't get out of bed til 3pmish each day after a better week last week...such a waste really and I want to make an effort tomorow

rainbow hun, i think we all kwym xxx take each day as it comes, that's all we can do xxxxx

sx

[feelinggood]

Juno - brilliant picture!! That is fantastic, I had no idea you could get birds to do stuff like that.

Well, I did the test - no baby :(

ILGD - my situation is a little complicated, but the most important thing is that I love OH and he loves me, and despite what other stuff is going on in my head/life, we are sticking together and working through it. This holiday has given us a chance to talk/think, and we've sorted out a few things and all is well. Congrats would definately be in order (we'd both be very happy) but its not meant to be yet. It'd probably be too soon anyways, but I'd still welcome it!

[Stephb1986]

Morning all! how are all of you today???

Congratulations feelie :D

another day another dollar i guess didnt really sleep too well last night either off to my OH's later and then seeing his accupuncturist.

wheres Tiff got to not seen her in a few days is she ok? Hurry up tiff i want you back and you havent posted pretty cat pics on the new thread! even though im allergic to cat fur!

Meyore hunni i hope your feeling better today i bet you cant wait to see your OH and make sure you take some pics of that ring!!

right im off to do some work, catch you all later i hope your ok

Love hugs and kisses

Steph xxx

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

Hope you are ok,I am fine today,off to my last pottery class this morning then off to see friends :) I am having lunch out today too :)

I hope you all have a lovely day

*hugs*

love and light,

Katie xxx

[Sazbo]

wheres Tiff got to not seen her in a few days is she ok? Hurry up tiff i want you back and you havent posted pretty cat pics on the new thread! even though im allergic to cat fur!


Hiya steph hun :wave:

Tiffy's taking a time-out from the thread. She asked me to post a note for her which is on the previous thread here (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=8875387) :) I miss the cats pics too, but she'll back soon I'm sure :)

Have a great day hun,

Sazzy xxxx

[Sazbo]

Good morning my lovlies :wave: How are you all today?

On the subject of missing friends here, has anyone heard from BMF? She's been on my mind an awful lot and I've not seen her post lately.... :(

Mumma hun, if you're reading this I do hope you're ok. Drop us a line when you get the chance, but I do understand if you need some time away... i get like that myself from time to time.

Take care BMF, thinking of you...

Much love,
Sazzy xxxx

[slowlyfading]

Good luck SF let us know how you get on.

Thanks hun! I'm really nervous today - I have no idea what he's going to say, and it's not going to be nice, I have a feeling. Had a major panic this morning - my computer wouldn't turn on! I have all my work saved on here, so I was sat crying :o:rolleyes: but -touch wood- its working at the moment. I'm going to look into investing in a pen drive today, so then at least my work will be back up somewhere else rather than just on here. I was so relieved when it worked! How are you today? xx

[slowlyfading]

Good morning my lovlies :wave: How are you all today?


Morning Saz! How are you today? I'm alright, just nervous about this afternoon. its only an hour, but a LOT of bad things can be said in that time! :rolleyes: xx

[Sazbo]

Morning Saz! How are you today? I'm alright, just nervous about this afternoon. its only an hour, but a LOT of bad things can be said in that time! :rolleyes: xx


hiya hun! :hello: I'm doing ok thanks, bless your heart. It's a grey old day out here though and I wish the sun was shining...

What's happening this afternoon hun? Is it your viva?

Sazxxx

[CCStar]

I now know why I was so irritable last night.

I have a really bad cold and feel dizzy. I don't cope well with being ill, and snap at people around me. My OH was great, son wasn't so understanding.

The weather is dreadful but feel cosy being inside.

I am getting irritated with waiting for the go ahead. I need dates for removals and utilities. Still I can take it easy and get over this cold in the meantime.

[shazrobo]

morning all, not posted for couple days, so i'll catch up on posts in a while, hope everyone is ok.
i'm feeling really happy today for a change. ds been very poorly for couple days paramedics took him into hospital he was so poorly. thankfully this morning, he has awoke back to his usual self :j .
big hugs to everyone
shaz x

[slowlyfading]

hiya hun! :hello: I'm doing ok thanks, bless your heart. It's a grey old day out here though and I wish the sun was shining...

What's happening this afternoon hun? Is it your viva?

Sazxxx

This afternoon is my dissertation meeting with my tutor and I have lots of questions to ask him, plus he's going over what I've done so far and he's known for being really harsh and picky over everything, and I'm worried that he's going to tear mine apart. :(:undecided

[CCStar]

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Some nice piccies to cheer you up in the absence of Tiff:)

[slowlyfading]

i'm feeling really happy today for a change. ds been very poorly for couple days paramedics took him into hospital he was so poorly. thankfully this morning, he has awoke back to his usual self :j


Glad to hear he's okay. xx

[slowlyfading]

Some nice piccies to cheer you up in the absence of Tiff:)

Aww that's sweet! I hope you feel better soon, CCStar. xx

[Sazbo]

Great pics CC! I think I'm coming down with a cold too:rolleyes:

SF i've got everything crossed for your dissertation meeting! I'm sure it'll be fine xx

Good news Shaz, nice to hear ds is back to his usual self.

Sx

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi,
juno.....pics were gorgious.you have hidden talents.just watch the birds with all these cats about!!!!xx:A
cc.....glad you are brighter today.....patience, woman,the waiting will be over soon and it will all have been worth it,but you wont be able to enjoy if your health suffers...xx.btw...I WAS MR TREBUS IN A PAST LIFE:eek: :D so that explains it to dh:rotfl: :T
feelie.....hope i didnt upset you yesday,:o wasnt meant,you know.im sorry re the test but am sure it wont be long and you will be a lovely mum.
sf....any troble with the tutor, just refer him to me and he wont know whats hit him:cool:
shaz....so glad ds is on the mend.its so worrying with kids and all you want to do is swap places with them when they are in pain.take care.xx
katie....enjoy your class, and dont forget the pics of your finished creations so we have proof when you are a famous potter that we knew you first.xx
BMFand TIFF......WE MISS YOU, but we understand:A xx
sazzy.....im glad im bringing smiles to here and we must enjoy while we can, cos when im up, im up......and you know the rest:eek:

anyway,dh is off for 4 days so i may be away some time.have to feign chores while hes here...although im trying to train the hoover and dusters some diy:D ....and the dogs not got the gist but i told him, he has to pay his way!!!!
ill be thinking of you all.
take care,
love ilgd xx

[shazrobo]

cc glad you have found somewhere suitable to live, the waiting will soon be over
sf hope the meeting went well this afternoon
katie, hope you had a good dy at your pottery class
sazbo, hope the cold goes away soon
steph, let us know how you got on with the accupuncturist, i am interested in trying alternative therapies, will try most things once
diamond, sorry you couldn't attend the course, hope you can find one with times to suit you soon.
big hugs to everyone, and apologies to anyone i've missed
shaz x

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

Pottery class went well,just finished off my work and glazed it,I start a new Pottery class next week called Ceramics for the garden and I cant wait to start it :) its the same time 10am-12pm :) and that will keep me busy :)

I hope you all have a lovely evening :) glad your ds is ok now shaz :)


*hugs* to all


love and light,

Katie xxx

[slowlyfading]

sf....any troble with the tutor, just refer him to me and he wont know whats hit him:cool:

Thanks :) xx
sf hope the meeting went well this afternoon

It didn't. Not at all :( I'm just so fed up of trying so hard all the time, and it being wrong, or not god enough, or total b****cks. :mad: :(

[Tiff]

Hi guys!:hello:

Tiff-Tiff-Tiff...

http://icanhascheezburger.wordpress.com/files/2007/12/funny-pictures-speedy-cat.jpg

Just a brief stop my angels, because of the date.http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/sport-smiley-001.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/sport-smiley-001.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/sport-smiley-001.gif
Won't get another chance for four more years, so I made this especially for the occasion...

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/2/29/willumarryme128487933358593750.jpg

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/speechless-smiley-040.gif http://www.smileyskit.com/affection-angels-smileys_files/blush2.gif http://www.smileyskit.com/happy-lol-dancing-smileys_files/rofl1.gif

Well, it was worth a try!http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

Missing you all - hope to be back soon - be kind to yourselves guys.http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_hug2.gif
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

[Sazbo]

TIFFY! :j:j Good to see you hun!!! Yes we'll all marry you:D:D Hey!.... where'd ya go? :confused: ;):D

Take care of yourself.

Much love,
Sazzy xxx

[Horace]

Hi Everyone

CC - you sound as though you are suffering from Man Flu:D Hope you get better soon.

My op was cancelled yesterday so now I am at home twiddling my thumbs - or rather I am not really twiddling them but exercising them for the time I next see my boss so that I have the strength to wring her scrawny neck:mad: I have put up with all sorts of rubbish from her - from being laid off etc but the worst was today resulting in a trip to the jobcentre and a rapid reclaim:mad: :mad: I am now trying to get my housing benefit reinstated so I dont get evicted.

I have a busy weekend ahead, tidying up, going to the chemist to get another box of eye drops (minims this time) and generally preparing myself for Monday when I shall have my re-scheduled op, I wont be able to see for a while because both eyes are being done.

Tiff - just love ur puddytats.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Horace

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Hello Everybody!:wave:

March 1st is National Self-harm Awareness Day - hence this post...

This is an excellent resource:
www.selfharm.net
If you are feeling the urge to cut/harm yourself please go to the site now, & follow links to self help.
If you want to understand why people do this, go to the site.

Did you hear the following when you were young?...
"Stop crying, you're a big girl now"
"Stop being a drama queen"
"Calm down!"
"I'll give you something to cry about"
"You're just lazy"
"You're being hypersensitive"
"You can try harder,can't you?"
"I can tell you're angry. Stop pretending"
etc etc

Messages like this leave us confused about our feelings, and unsure how to handle them. Even non-abusive parents might mean well, but be uncomfortable with negative emotions.

You don't grow up knowing how you feel,and how to deal with it - you are taught these things by your care-givers & teachers. What if you were told that crying is bad, and only for little girls? (Aside - it doesn't take much experience as a Samaritan to debunk that one)

http://www.dotolearn.com/games/feelingsgame/

Generally self-harmers have grown up in environments where there was little opportunity to express feelings at all. Whereas, where there are lots of family rows, at least anger and negative feelings are discussed.

There is a myth that self-harm eg cutting is an impulsive act. The reality is for most self-harmers go through a well versed ritual to prepare themselves for the 'act', and then go to great efforts to dress their wounds and make warm drinks, listen to music, light candles etc afterwards.

There is a myth that self harm is a pointless destructive action. The reality is that for some, it is a well practiced coping mechanism which gets rid of overwhelming painful feelings and keeps suicidal thoughts at bay. ie it "works"...

Take care everyone

CB2X

[clipboard2]

Do you still live in Camberley? Thats where OH lives

Xx
Hi Meyore!

Nope, but still often work in Camberley. Moved 2 or 3 years ago to south of Guildford/Farnham area. So still close. Massive redevelopment of Camberley town centre underway....are you planning on a move too...join OH?

Discovered in 2005 that could get a nice new big house for not much more that a small flat. Hence move. Who am I to argue with the property market? Plenty of room if anyone wants to come and stay.....
CB2X

[Tiff]

Hi guys!:hello:

http://mine.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/2/16/godblesscatnip128476447319687500.jpg

Amen!http://www.smileyskit.com/affection-angels-smileys_files/angel3.gif

Much Love,
Tiff xxx

[Tiff]

Hi guys!:hello:
How's my peeps? http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_grouphug3.gif
Sincere apologies for the lack of Tiffing guys http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/redface.gif - all shall be revealed in The Tiff Chronicles ~ Part 8! http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/speechless-smiley-040.gif
Many thanks for the pms and lovely thoughts on the thread - you're an amazing group of souls.http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/angel-smiley-002.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/action-smiley-033.gif And huge hugs to sazzy for acting as messenger on my behalf.http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_hug2.gif And whaddaya mean ''I got 2 weeks off''?! You just get back to that badger-brushing, young lady!http://scriptureforums.org/images/smilies/tapping.gif

Right then my lovelies, time for...

ROLL CALL!!!http://scriptureforums.org/images/smilies/whip.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Huge soggy Tiffy hugs (and welcomes!) http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_hug2.gif to...
sazzy (sazbo), ethel (ethelbloggs), bmf, elona, gem (geminilady), ilgd (ilovegreatdanes), gario(gario900), blinky, gilly, cb2, flis, karrie, rose, beer, miro, ltd (learnigtodrive), cat (cat9586), ltf (lipsthefish), lrs (letrobinsonsing), bunnie, goldie(importedgold), tank girl, zippy, pc (poppycracker), rbk, skintaz, pj (poppyjay), rain (rain-is-insane), judders, newlywed, cm (carolnmalky), katie (tulip), mac, jackie (the mad bird), fg (feelinggood), sf (slowly fading), qb (queenswayboy), ccstar, kellie, dawny, fantastico, han, queenie, sh (santashelper), juno, spikey, meyore, hayley, ifa, pet (petrichor), vicky, glad, andi, mum (mumoftwins), pinklady, stebiz, tooties, lisa-m, tao (tao81), westie(westclok), carpy, pink-b (pink butterlfly), skintc (skintcatt), rovers (roversbabe), lisa-d (lisa-derby), dd2 (daisydoughnut2), lewt, hyder, maz (maz123), cham(chameleon), bbbb (bibbitybob), curly(curlywurlygirl), fd (feelingdown), sssssss, pumpkin, su (su4stu), hibees, impy, consp(conspirator), maisie (maisiemay), cif, di (dithedancer), child(child359), star, wfs(whitefeatherspirit), katp, bizzy (bizzybeks), pills, cnmm (conandmattsmum), bltn (betterlatethannever), charlene, vb(velocityboy), sp(smallpackages), gill, lisa-ew(elegantly wasted), welsh(welsh worrier ), lass(loopy lass - I can't call you loopy angel!), chelly(chellysays), bobsa, shelby (shelby161), john roberts (john-r), juliav, antronella, steph, new cook, catsavingexpert (cse), shaz, lfh (looking for help), tdmmdi (the devil made me do it), gillh (gillianh2), wmf(weymuffred), lou (loublue), suki (suki1964), toothsmith, katyk, bay(bailey), ree (reehsetin), jen (jen.eng), specialk, li (limana68), shelley (fallen angel shelly), shawz, tom (tomstickland), horace, purplegirluk(purple), miss tbc(tbc), ecoelle, nicifer(nic), diamond78 (diamond), grace, wo*f, weegie, gill07, big-board (bigb), moonrakermagpie(magpie), karen23, deals, pug(pug-in-a-bed ), mumh(mumhug), nats3006 (nats), tote alley stressed (tote), littleone83 (lo83), piggeh, lexa34 (lexa), iom (iom-rf), hooters, wanty(iwanttosave), hev, haribo(haribo-junkie), quasar, ws100(windowshopper-100), turkishd(turkishdelight), nopot(nopot2pin), littlemissmoney (missy), oompah, chocomum (choco), skollieal (skoll), truthseeker (truth), week, angellotz (angell), beachbeth (beth), whitevanwoman (wvw), cat64, redruby (red), setmefree2 (set), rainbow child (rainbow), marru, et al.http://www.smileyskit.com/death-sick-injured-smileys_files/injured.gif http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_grouphug.gif

Sorry I can't manage to do any more atm, guys.....still gutted that no-one took me up on my proposal last night!http://www.smileyskit.com/sad-tired-bored-smileys_files/sad4.gif Maybe if I'd done it MSE- style and thrown sazzy and ethel in - y'know, a 3-for-1 type of deal?...Hmmm... :think: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/speechless-smiley-040.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/laughing-smiley-014.gif

I shall return at some point in the near future to discuss with several of you, the subject of the sudden appearance of my 5th home!http://www.smileyskit.com/angry-evil-frustrated-smileys_files/rant1.gif http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/wink.gif


Oh yes - and finally...


http://www.warrenphotographic.co.uk/photography/cats/01220.jpg

http://countryside.wales.info/images/Wales_Countryside_Code_Sheep.gif

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pat.richmonds/leeks.jpg

http://www.sirius-cybernetics-corporation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/breaking_through_large.jpg

http://www.busybus.co.uk/images/flag.gif


http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_love2.gifHAPPY ST.DAVID'S DAY!http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_love2.gif

Thinking of you all. Back as soon as I can.http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/images/smilies/redface.gif
Safe journeys guys.http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_hug2.gif
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

[CCStar]

Hello Everybody!:wave:

March 1st is National Self-harm Awareness Day - hence this post...

This is an excellent resource:
www.selfharm.net (http://www.selfharm.net)
If you are feeling the urge to cut/harm yourself please go to the site now, & follow links to self help.
If you want to understand why people do this, go to the site.

Did you hear the following when you were young?...
"Stop crying, you're a big girl now"
"Stop being a drama queen"
"Calm down!"
"I'll give you something to cry about"
"You're just lazy"
"You're being hypersensitive"
"You can try harder,can't you?"
"I can tell you're angry. Stop pretending"
etc etc

Messages like this leave us confused about our feelings, and unsure how to handle them. Even non-abusive parents might mean well, but be uncomfortable with negative emotions.

You don't grow up knowing how you feel,and how to deal with it - you are taught these things by your care-givers & teachers. What if you were told that crying is bad, and only for little girls? (Aside - it doesn't take much experience as a Samaritan to debunk that one)

http://www.dotolearn.com/games/feelingsgame/

Generally self-harmers have grown up in environments where there was little opportunity to express feelings at all. Whereas, where there are lots of family rows, at least anger and negative feelings are discussed.

There is a myth that self-harm eg cutting is an impulsive act. The reality is for most self-harmers go through a well versed ritual to prepare themselves for the 'act', and then go to great efforts to dress their wounds and make warm drinks, listen to music, light candles etc afterwards.

There is a myth that self harm is a pointless destructive action. The reality is that for some, it is a well practiced coping mechanism which gets rid of overwhelming painful feelings and keeps suicidal thoughts at bay. ie it "works"...

Take care everyone

CB2X
That is so true. I don't self harm but have been close and have been spoken to in that way when saying how I feel.

[CCStar]

Hi Meyore!

Nope, but still often work in Camberley. Moved 2 or 3 years ago to south of Guildford/Farnham area. So still close. Massive redevelopment of Camberley town centre underway....are you planning on a move too...join OH?

Discovered in 2005 that could get a nice new big house for not much more that a small flat. Hence move. Who am I to argue with the property market? Plenty of room if anyone wants to come and stay.....
CB2X
I used to live in Camberley and moving to Hampshire in 3 weeks. I am going back to my roots - should be quite interesting:)

[CCStar]

cc glad you have found somewhere suitable to live, the waiting will soon be over
sf hope the meeting went well this afternoon
katie, hope you had a good dy at your pottery class
sazbo, hope the cold goes away soon
steph, let us know how you got on with the accupuncturist, i am interested in trying alternative therapies, will try most things once
diamond, sorry you couldn't attend the course, hope you can find one with times to suit you soon.
big hugs to everyone, and apologies to anyone i've missed
shaz x
Complementary therapies are great.

The best ones for me are colour therapy and aromatherapy. Everyone has a feeling about a smell and a colour.

[ilovegreatdanes]

hi all.
tiff......its so lovely to hear from you.xxxxx glad you found our new home....and hope all is well in yours.you have been away spring cleaning, havent you???now we know.
i always thought sazzy was good at multi tasking, as in she is on hols, badger brushing and eating smarties all at the same time......all credit to her, i say.

DAWNYLOU.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....AND MANY MORE,XXXXXXX
we only need BMF to make an appearance and we are sorted!!!

SF.....why cant tutors realise that they should encourage ppl instead of critisizing them then the pupils would feel valued.keep on with it, and wave your qual in his face at the end and just say ...i told you so, xxx

time is over so must away,
hope you all have a good davids day!!

dont moan, just made it up quik!!!!im not shelley or keats ,you know.
love ilgd xx

[antronella]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWNYLOU! :beer:



hope you have a lovely day!

love antronella x

[Sazbo]

hi all.
i always thought sazzy was good at multi tasking, as in she is on hols, badger brushing and eating smarties all at the same time......all credit to her, i say.


:rotfl:Years of practice hun, i got it down to a fine art:D Coz tiff always got her beady eye on me, so no slacking;)

dont moan, just made it up quik!!!!im not shelley or keats ,you know.
love ilgd xx

Who needs shelley or keats? We got you! :T :kisses3:

Have a great day hun.

Much love sazzy xxxx

[Sazbo]

Good morning my lovlies :wave:

I'm not awake yet... need a cuppa!

Tiffy hun great to have you back sweetheart, we missed you! xxx Now look, I can explain everything - the badger gave me the slip! See, I got sidetracked by your secret stash of smarties, and...:o but don't worry he'll be back when he finds out there's cake for tea;):D

And happy birthday dawnylou!! Hope you have a great day hunni :beer::j

Much love to you all,

sazzy xxxxxx

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Good Morning Everybody!:wave:

National Self-Harm Awareness Day - March 1st

Here's another excellent resource:

http://lifesigns.org.uk/what/
This is a user led site which has, like us at MSE a moderated forum where people can post and share experiences and receive/offer support.
Self-harmers share their stories, including men; help and advice on "coming out" to family and friends. Plenty of links to other support sources. A very informative site.

And WELCOME BACK to Tiffy:j
It did not go unnoticed that it was around Valentines Day that you disappeared....we know what you've really been up to :D ...you can't fool CB2 y'know...!

Happy weekend everyone! I'm working as usual 7 days a week ...yep crazy ...least sun is shining....
CB2X

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

Hope all is well,I am fine today,I have just woken up as well and also not awake as yet :rotfl: I am not doing too much today,just popped on washing machine to do washing so that will take an hour,then I put it on dry cycle and that takes another hour as well.

Happy Birthday Dawnylou!!!

I hope you have a lovely day :)


Love and light,

Katie xxx

[BigMummaF]

Hey.....yooo-hooo......here......:j ...yo!...over here.....I'M HERE!

*brushes off the dried leaves* SOMEone threw my ball over the fence & locked the gate....then I noticed it was the compost pile......wonder who cat that was hhmm?

Still having probs with the poota...you may have noticed......but s'posed to be getting upgraded on Monday.

Can't believe how chatty you folks have been, so I'll have to have a read back & see what I've missed....anything exciting tho? Saw Tiff's proposal & must say I'm quite liberal thinking & wouldn't mind attending a brock/puss nuptual:D

I do so hope that we're all muddling along, & as always I wish you & yours Peaceful Minds folks.x

[shazrobo]

hi everyone, good to see you posting again tiff, and bmf, good to see you both
happy birthday dawnylou

have had a quietish day today, been stripping some paper off in living room, and i'm am now aching all over, a warm soak in bath in order me thinks

cc star, i love aromatherapy oils, they really help me relax

big hugs to all
shaz x

[Tulip]

:hello: Everyone,

hope all is well,I am fine today :) had a sleep this afternoon as I was so shattered,I get tired at weekends after my long week of doing things and I just need the rest at the moment as I have early starts most mornings and It just catches up with me later and hits me and then I start to flake out,anyhow Casualty is on tonight yipee so cant miss that :) The next films from lovefilm for me to watch are Atonement and Open Season so cant wait to watch those and they are on their way to me at the moment :)


*hugs* to everyone


love and light,

Katie xxx

[BigMummaF]

Forgot to say

Happy Birthday Dawny!

And I couldn't help sniggering at the thought of all yooze lot sorting out ya drawers.... mine are big enuff for you to set up as a marquee:rotfl: Oooh I've missed you lot!

[COCO-POPS]

new username as don't want my ex reading this post,
but i am a regular poster on here so thought i would ask you guys:o
there is this guy who attends the same woodwork class as myself. i'm 37 he's 32. we get on well and have a laugh together in class.
last week, he came up to me all nervous and said, "can i tell you something"
i replied yes, and he said he thought i was nice.

i replied thanks. was too shy to say anything else. i really am attracted to him, but dont want to say anything to scare him off.

i gave him a lift home after class, and he gave me a hug, and kissed me, on the neck.

i do know that he hasn't got a girlfriend at the mo.

am i reading too much into this ?

[week]

Happy birthday DAWNLOU.
Not been on for a few days, trying to get some things done at home and daughter giving me grief about the time I spend on the computer while we live in a piggery. Place still looks a mess. I planned to use march 1st as a new start but it aint happening!
Hope everyone is well.
k.

[week]

Cocopops,
I think if you let it, things will happen naturally. Just be all happy and enthusiastic next time you see him and he will probably take the initiative.
k.

[geminilady]

new username as don't want my ex reading this post,
but i am a regular poster on here so thought i would ask you guys:o
there is this guy who attends the same woodwork class as myself. i'm 37 he's 32. we get on well and have a laugh together in class.
last week, he came up to me all nervous and said, "can i tell you something"
i replied yes, and he said he thought i was nice.

i replied thanks. was too shy to say anything else. i really am attracted to him, but dont want to say anything to scare him off.

i gave him a lift home after class, and he gave me a hug, and kissed me, on the neck.

i do know that he hasn't got a girlfriend at the mo.

am i reading too much into this ?


It does not look like you are reading to much in it to me.He has told you he likes you,gave you a hug after the lift home so it is obvious he does like you.There is a possibility that he may only like you as a friend though.I would wait and see,his next step may be to ask you out or if you are feeling brave maybe you could ask him for a drink after the next class?

[clipboard2]

Hi COCO-POPS,
Ah! The dating game....
You want this guy to ask you out?.....

OK, there are 2 things you need to know here :-

1. All men are terrified of rejection by a woman, so you will need to give him a little, erm, encouragement to help him get over his fear. Subtle, though - e.g holding eye contact for the count of 3, then looking away.

2. Men love the chase. They are the hunter, and are programmed to pursue a woman. Do not, under any circumstances ask him out, or phone or text or email first. Allow nature to take its course.

May I also suggest:
www.DatingWithoutDrama.com (http://www.DatingWithoutDrama.com) and
www.catchhimandkeephim.com (http://www.catchhimandkeephim.com)
both free email courses - you will become a man magnet...it works!

Take care
Auntie CB2X

[geminilady]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAWNEYLOUhttp://th269.photobucket.com/albums/jj45/BigPapaJones/th_happy-birthday.jpg (http://photobucket.com/mediadetail/?media=http%3A%2F%2Fi269.photobucket.com%2Falbums% 2Fjj45%2FBigPapaJones%2Fhappy-birthday.jpg&searchTerm=happy birthday&pageOffset=10)
Hope you had a smashing day

[CCStar]

Happy Birthday Dawnylou - just caught it before the day's end

Hope you had a good one:)

[COCO-POPS]

thankyou for all your replies, hope he likes me more than a friend, as i am attracted to him, and its about time i met someone decent, will let you know how it goes

[Tiff]

Hi guys!:hello:
Wishing you a very Tiff-like...


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HAPPY M-UDDERS DAY!

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Hurrah - my stretch marks are in their 18th year!:eek:
Thanks for reminding me!!!http://www.sheknows.com/graphics/emoticons/waiting.gif

Have a lovely day everyone.http://www.forumsextreme.com/imgs1/sLo_hug2.gif
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

[Tiff]

Hi dawny! :hello:
A belated - but very sincere...

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I wish you lots of love, good health and happiness in your 30th birthday year dawny.
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Much Love,
Tiff xxx

[BigMummaF]

You snuck in pretty darn quick Tiff.....not like you to disappear so quick....or do you have to mend the lock on the compost cupboard hmmmm....hmmmmm....HMMM.

Not doing too badly, but then not too goodly either.....I've got aches where me pains should be & brick walls instead of tunnels but :confused:

Whatever you decide to do with yourselves today, hope you enjoy it:p

Catchas later, & Peaceful Minds folks. BMFx

[dawnylou]

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Congratulations on your recent happy news Meyore!!! I am soooo happy for you!!!

Ilovegreatdanes - The laser eye op is not for everyone mind. I know of two people who have had it done and had problems after. It has put me off having it done now so I have decided to try contacts instead. They are a bit fiddly but I'm getting there :)

My Fiance and I make a great team though as I am shortsighted and he is longsighted, so if we both forget our glasses....between us we actually have perfect eyeseight!! lol I can read the menus for him if we have a meal for example and he can tell me whats happening around me!! lol

I am the same with clothes. I go out and buy lovely clothes then when I get home and try them they either dont quite fit, or I make them look disgusting, then they sit in my wardrobe forever. Occassionally they leave while I consider Ebay/charity. Then they go back in... :o
I am really trying now though - I have sold a few bits of clothing over the last couple of weeks. Just doing one or two auctions here and there.
It will be worth it when I can finally pay off my credit card!! :rolleyes:


Steph loads of mine are still tagged too!!! It's such a waste really. :confused:
I bet you feel a ton better for having sorted through it all though. I know whenever I manage to sort anything out like that I have to keep going back and looking at how nice and clean and neat it is over and over as I feel so proud of myself!!! :rotfl: I know...I'm just soooo sad!!! :rotfl:
I would love my life to be more clutter free but I really struggle to let things go... :mad:

CCstar, you sound just like me. Everything can be going wonderful and then I suddenly have huge strops over something tiny. I really wish I could control my emotions a lot more than I can know. At least I don't just sit and cry all day every day now though, so at least I have made an improvement somewhere. :rotfl:

Have you seen how much some customised clothes sell for on Ebay?? You should def look into that :)

Tulip - Atonement is really really good!! I really enjoyed that, though I must admit I didn't think I would. There is still something I don't understand from the film though, but I won't say as I don't want to spoil any of it fo you :) (have your tissues ready if you are anything like me though!!!)

CocoPops - I think you have an admirer.... :p:p:p
It sounds like you both really like each other :) But if it is meant to be it will happen one day :)

Also.....thanks everyone for the birthday wishes.... :o
I feel such a fraud.....
It wasn't my birthday.... :o:o

I don't know why that date was set up in my profile as my birthday but didn't know until QWB PMd me!! I have changed it now and I am sorry for that. Don't know how I have never noticed that before!!

AND I will only be 27 when my real birthday comes round!! 30 indeeed!! :eek::eek::eek:

I did have a good day though! :D
It is my Fiance's birthday tomorrow and we don't have much money so he said he wasn't bothered about doing anything. He went to the pub with his parents but I had planned a surprise birthday party for him and got his friends and family around. It was a mexican party! I had sombreros and maracas hanging everywhere, the buffet was mexican themed - chilli, mexican rice, nachos, chorizo etc.
I got a pinata, pin the tail on the donkey and we played guitar hero.
I bought him mexican lager and served it with limes and made tequila sunrise in a big bowl for people and people did slammers.

He was so chuffed when everyone left he kept cuddling me and telling me how lovely I was for doing something so nice. :) And I am still in a good mood for it today!!

Took me ages to plan everything and keep everything hidden!! LOL


With regards to my current situation I have been feeling more positive about things, and I really really want to sort myself out now as I want to be able to get on with wedding plans etc and basically get on with enjoying what is left of my life!
I get my return to work date on Monday. Scary stuff!! My doctor has had me following a routine though, and suggested I speak to work about this as I work shifts to see if they can do something about the shifts to try and keep my routine running so they are giving me a 9-5 shift! :j This will be great as I will be so much less stressed knowing I have to be there at the same time every day - it will be easier for me. And it means I can go to bed as early as I want when I'm feeling run down etc seeing as I seem to survive on only a few hours worth of disturbed sleep.
I can fit my much needed exercise in etc. I hope it all works out for me.

Anyway Hi to everyone I have not yet spoken to - this new thread is already so long I have forgotten most of what I have read already!!! :eek:
(In my defense I suffer from short term memory loss!!!)

And a lovely warm welcome to any new members I may have overlooked!!

BTW someone was telling me about the 12 step programme before, but I can't remember who...can someone tell me more about this please?? :o