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Here we can all be heard for a little while. Part 2

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  • pollyanna_26
    pollyanna_26 Posts: 4,839 Forumite
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    WAS - Thank you . As usual you've expressed what I was trying to say much better than I did . You are very wise and always get to the heart of the matter . Hope you have a good evening .
    polly
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  • Waves_and_Smiles
    Waves_and_Smiles Posts: 5,263 Forumite
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    edited 30 January 2016 at 8:24PM
    Well done Mr JM! I am so pleased for him, JM! Please give him a cuddle from me.

    Have a lovely lovely time, Pyxis! Remember my photo, please!

    Hilarious point on the state of my brain. I just spent ages trying to put sugar in my coffee but couldn't pick any up. I called WaSp to help me and asked him what was wrong with the spoon? I had it turned upside down and was trying to pick up sugar with the back of it. I didn't just do this once, I sat here struggling for quite a while over and over again. Yes, I have forgotten how to use a spoon. Luckily I am so high that I found it hilarious and so did WaSp. Psychosis does some very odd things to the memory!

    Aw, thank you pollyanna, I try! Luckily the cognitive area of my brain seems untouched, it's just the memory side that has gone to bed early! Some things I am still completely capable of, getting sugar out of a bowl or putting a mug down in the kitchen? No chance!
    Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened - Anatole France

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  • Pyxis
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    edited 30 January 2016 at 8:26PM
    WAS - Thank you . As usual you've expressed what I was trying to say much better than I did . You are very wise and always get to the heart of the matter . Hope you have a good evening .
    polly

    Yes, she's good isn't she? :)



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  • Enjoy, Pyxis! Cuddle an elephant for me!
    Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened - Anatole France

    If I knew that the world would end tomorrow, I would still plant apple trees today - Martin Luther King
  • Enjoy, Pyxis! Cuddle an elephant for me!

    Oh yes, me too! :D

    Safe flight Pyxis!
  • Wellyboots6
    Wellyboots6 Posts: 2,735 Forumite
    What everyone else said Calley! I have been in a similar situation and I know how difficult it is to keep clear boundaries. Luckily, my housemate at the time understood the place I was in, and decided to draw up house rules before we lived together. They went something along the lines of....

    1. No kissing
    2. Definitely no bedroom activity
    3. No fornicating with guests in communal areas
    4. No solids in the downstairs toilet
    5. Keep the budgie out of the bathroom
    6. Should any of rules 1-5 be broken, contract is terminated with immediate effect (unless the guilty party is very drunk, and then an adult discussion should take place within 24 hours)
    7. Washing up to be done within 1 hour of eating
  • Hahahaha! Of course, the one thing that stood out for me in your very excellent rules Welly was "Keep the budgie out of the bathroom!" I am now giggling, imagining a budgie with a tiny toothbrush using a leg to hold it while it brushes its beak!
    Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened - Anatole France

    If I knew that the world would end tomorrow, I would still plant apple trees today - Martin Luther King
  • Wellyboots6
    Wellyboots6 Posts: 2,735 Forumite
    He used to try and drink out of the toilet and I was worried that there would be an accident one day if he was in there and someone tried to use the toilet without seeing him!

    Have a lovely time Pyxis!
  • Hahahaha! that is adorable, Welly! I have a soft spot for budgies, we had several when I was growing up. Mind you, I am now giggling imagining that he probably took too long in the shower or left wet towels on the floor.
    Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened - Anatole France

    If I knew that the world would end tomorrow, I would still plant apple trees today - Martin Luther King
  • calleyw
    calleyw Posts: 9,896 Forumite
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    I have read peoples replies and maybe there are or not harsh. I am at point where I really don't care.

    My lodger does !!!!!! all. Since the start of December he was cleaned the bathroom once and hoovered up about 3 times!!!! I think he thinks that because I am here all day that I should be doing it all the time. And I was not in the mood this morning for the snide remarks about do I know how to use the washing machine and hoover!!!! I asked for help once nearly a week ago, he said he would. I did not pushed or nag. So just did it myself this morning. And only said something after I done the job and he asked me did I need a hand!!!

    Never seen frozen and doubt I ever will. I don't expect a white knight on a horse but someone who actually gives a crap about me. And treats me respect and kindness I deserve. It just reinforces what I believe that I am crap and worthless and will never be able to have another relationship as I am too messed up and broken.

    So I am giving up on my self and other people. Keep myself to myself. And not bother with anyone accept my husband and my family.

    Hugs and squishes and handshakes to all that need them. I catch up with you all soon.

    Everyone take care

    Yours

    Calley
    Hope for everything and expect nothing!!!

    Good enough is almost always good enough -Prof Barry Schwartz

    If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try -Seth Godin
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