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Pyxis

Escapee break-out poll!


MONDAY.........Katy, Georgiegirl, RjHammond
TUESDAY........Flybaby, WaS, 7DW
WEDNESDAY...Pyxis, Mummyroysof3, Solarjunkie, Birdie
THURSDAY.....Codemonkey, Oldestgnome, Mellymoo
FRIDAY..........Geminilady, xXMessedUpXx, Elsien, BeardedOne
SATURDAY......JobbingMusician, Indiekid
SUNDAY..........Whitewing, HeartbreakStar

calleyw

I went to OZ back in 2004 for 3 weeks. I could get my visa on-line but my husband could not as he was a naughty boy when he was younger.

I worried all the way up to check in just in case it had not worked. The worse bit was when we got to the other end we got pulled over and went over everything all over again even though my husband had his visa approved this end.

Oh plumbing problem not solved but at least I can have the water on LOL!!

Oh did I say what my dad said. I have a bag thing in the cistern to save on water. My dad said is that your drug stash I said yes it was :rotfl:

A bad night last night. And still in my dressing gown but at least I am up.

Yours

Calley

Indie_Kid

When we went to France, I was given a list of stuff I needed to bring and possibly sort before leaving and had sent many emails asking a lot of questions. (I explained beforehand that I'd never flown before and this was only my second time abroad)

Despite also making my own list of things I needed to take, (the stuff you take whenever you go away, whether it's a few days to London or abroad) I somehow missed bloody shower gel off my list...

I also had no idea that I could not use dry shampoo, which led to a lot of coughing! I have asthma and things like spray (any spray) sets my chest off.

Pyxis

In an emergency, I've used shampoo as shower gel and vice versa. One extreme time, I even used washing-up liquid as a shampoo and shower gel! (Screwed my eyes up tight so as not to get any in my eyes!)
Hand soap would do, too. As would wet wipes! (Though not as a shampoo!)

Pyxis

The thread etiquette.........

Pyxis wrote: »

The thread etiquette will be reposted every ten or so pages.
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Here is the suggested THREAD ETIQUETTE. By following this etiquette, all posters, whether new or existing, will feel safe, unpressured and respected..

!!!But first...............please be assured..................................................................******It should be pointed out that if anyone is feeling very distressed or close to a crisis, they do not have to worry about what they are posting, or whether it is a penguin for someone else or not. (See below about penguins). In a crisis situation, just post! We wouldn't want anyone to feel that they couldn't ask for help in case it's a penguin! The penguin thing only applies to a general discussion situation.******


- This is a thread for support. We have discovered some good friends on here, but we promise always to welcome and include new people, and not to be cliquey.

- People may make suggestions to help each other, and might even ask if the suggestions were helpful or have been carried out, but we'll really try not to nag each other or put too much pressure on.

- The normal board rules about sexism, racism, homophobia etc. apply, but if we are careful we should be able to discuss almost anything without breaching board rules - so far we have discussed subjects ranging from child abuse to incontinence!

-If someone thinks that too much pressure is being applied, they can post the trigger word PENGUIN and flag up the fact that they believe there's a potential for someone feeling too nagged to do something. ANYONE could post PENGUIN if they felt there was a danger that suggestions were being enforced too much.

Similarly, if they want to discuss something that might be a trigger for some people, then posting PENGUIN would be a warning that what follows in the whiteout might be a trigger.


- So, if you think something might be a PENGUIN, please post something like the green bit which follows.

"Possible penguin about.........(type of trigger)" The trigger might be:- child abuse, marital abuse/violence, paranoia, stalkers, death, etc.

Then, when you post, repost the word PENGUIN above the discussion. Then post the penguiny bit in white! And the phrase END OF PENGUIN when you have finished.

It will look like this. You will be able to see the white text if you highlight it or if you quote it, (so please don't 'quote' a post containing a penguin onto the thread!)
(Harmless example follows here):-
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This is a penguin. A nasty, crotch biting penguin (CBP).
It isn't really! So you can look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozGTv0hxhpc[/url]


END OF PENGUIN

(NB on a tenth-page repost of the etiquette, you can see these penguiny words because they are white against the green 'quote' background. On a normal post, they will be white against white, and so won't be seen on the thread.)

IMPORTANT: It has been ascertained that some posters to this thread have found that there are certain subjects which act as triggers, precipitating a worsening of their condition.
To protect these posters, you are respectfully requested NOT to discuss these subjects on this thread:-

Religion. (Please note: it is recognised that everyone is entitled to their beliefs, and we respect those beliefs. It is only because of the fact that religion does act as a trigger for some posters, that we exclude it from discussion.)
N.B. Please don't even mention the name of the religion.

The afterlife. The reason for this is explained in this thread by one poster, and there will be others for whom this is a trigger.

We ask and thank you for your co-operation in this matter.


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!!!So, to reiterate..............******It should be pointed out that if anyone is feeling very distressed or close to a crisis, they do not have to worry about what they are posting, or whether it is a penguin for someone else or not. In a crisis situation, just post! We wouldn't want anyone to feel that they couldn't ask for help in case it's a penguin! The penguin thing only applies to a general discussion situation.******

- More suggestions please.............We stress that we are suggesting that we AGREE some Thread Etiquette to HELP people who might feel anxious about posting, we are not trying to IMPOSE rules, just relating this to facilitating groups, so that people feel safe and able to participate as fully as they can.

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Indie_Kid

Pyxis wrote: »

In an emergency, I've used shampoo as shower gel and vice versa. One extreme time, I even used washing-up liquid as a shampoo and shower gel! (Screwed my eyes up tight so as not to get any in my eyes!)
Hand soap would do, too. As would wet wipes! (Though not as a shampoo!)

I used wet wipes in the end. I really looked forward to that shower when I got home!:rotfl::o

Wellyboots6

Checking in! Still a hippo.
Just got in from taking Little Sod a long walk round the park and golf course. He was suspiciously well behaved.
Hubby has tucked me up in bed again for a little snooze before he has some friends over for board games (think it is his way of trying to improve my mood before we have company!).

dragonette

My mood is incredibly good atm as are my energy levels! Spent yesterday gently gardening, and the evening in bed with my colour change light (thanks so much to Melly-I'm so glad you asked about light!). The sun is shining, friends are coming over to visit, and I'm almost dancing with feeling good.

Sends out rainbow ways of happy and sparkly to all of team WaS - all the positive vibes, cos every single one of us deserves them

calleyw

I am think I am on a fairly even keel.

But still binge eating not sure why.

I stayed the same weight which is good.

Crappy nights sleep. And idiots on a website that I am. Just wanted to have sex with me. And that it could lead to more. i said I don't think so as men either see you as girlfriend material or not. So no way as I value myself higher than that.

Going to watch a film and try and catch up on some sleep.

Yours

Calley

Pyxis

Thank you, Dragonette! Can always do with a few more sparkles!



Popped out for some fresh air, and when I got home, to my utter surprise, there were two rhubarb and custard doughnuts in my bag!

The Coop have started doing them! They are lovely!
(Wonder how they got in my bag? )