Frump to Fab 2018 - Fabulous Dahhhhlings

sugarbaby125

Hello Ladies,

I am fully recovered from my fall.

I went to see the play Mood Music at The Old Vic today. I had a free ticket. I was feeling quite tired so unfortunately I had a little nap at least twice when I was watching this play even though I was enjoying it. :rotfl:

It is lovely to be able to just wear a t-shirt and a skirt, not layers of clothing because of the gorgeous sunshine here in London. I wore my pink framed Calvin Klein sunglasses again today.

chanie

Glad you recovered from your fall sugar.

Me and OH enjoyed the London sunshine too today and went out for lunch. We had an appointment at the school beforehand where we were told that DS is dyslexic, but they dont like to use that term anymore. Personally, I think its easier to use the term dyslexic to refer to his difficulties rather than trying to explain how it affects him. At least DS can now get the help he needs.

I was on election duty yesterday. Lots of people watching potential, but turnout was low, so it was relatively quiet. Although the sun has been out, it has been quite chilly, so I think people struggle with knowing what to wear.

I forgot we have a bank holiday this weekend, so that was a nice surprise. What is everyone up to?

maman

Hope everyone's out enjoying the glorious sunshine. :cool::)


Wedding weekend went well and, as it happened, the sleeveless dress was a perfect choice. Most principal guests seemed to wear a dress with a white jacket and hat/fascinator but either had to put up with being hot and uncomfortable or took them off once the ceremony was over. I had my wrap with me but only needed it to walk back to the hotel at the end of the evening. Similarly heels: the vast majority of women took them off after the ceremony and had sandals or (as in my case) pumps to wear. Those women without were very envious.:D


Unfortunate;y a few sneezes that had been hanging around me for days developed into a cold on Saturday morning.:( I perked up after a shower and paracetamol so trying my best to keep it at bay.


We made a day of it yesterday, visited a NT property on the way home and enjoyed the countryside. I've done all the washing and unpacking but will hopefully get out for a bit of a walk later too.


Hope you're all having a lovely day whatever you're up to. I just love the sunshine!:D

sugarbaby125

Hello Ladies,

Maman in the end you wore the perfect dress for the wedding you and your husband attended. It sounds as if you have both had a very good time this weekend.

I have decided to return to Karaoke on Sundays now that the weather has improved, so I went last night. I did not bother to sing, as there were so many other good singers there and it was nice to just sit and enjoy the other singers talents. I had a very enjoyable evening.

Wayne was there and he came over and started to talk to me and insisted on buying me a bottle of water, which I gratefully accepted. No surprise that Wayne would like us to resume our past relationship, but I am not willing to considering all of the ways in which he disappointed and disrespected me when we were in a relationship. I made it clear that as I have no hard feelings for Wayne, then we could be friends but no more.

It has been more than 4 months since the last time that I saw Wayne and as I pointed out to him, that I have been having a happy life without him. He will never change and I am not willing to put up with his particular character flaws in a partner and lover, but a friendship between us could be possible. I will just have to see how it works out (or not).


I am having a day at home just resting and relaxing and staying cool.

lessonlearned

Hello lovely ladies....what a glorious weekend.

Maman. What luck with the weather for the wedding, your dress would have been perfect. You will have looked as cool as a cucumber, hope the cold picks up soon.

SUgarbaby...had to laugh about your comments about Wayne, he's nothing if not persistent.....which reminds me, I had completely forgotten. J2 has been in touch again :rotfl:, and of course J1 is still being old faithful. I don't think J2 will ever deliver. Like you SUgarbaby I view them as friends not potential lovers. Neither of them really cut the mustard. J1 is sweet and kind but not really my type and J2 is just too feinthearted. I want a man with fire in his belly.

"I'm holding out for a hero". :rotfl:

Had a lovely weekend, lunch with a friend on Saturday and then dinner at my favourite bistro with the boys and their girls last night. DIL looked stunning. She is really blooming now.

It's funny how, in a few short weeks, pregnant women can go from looking like death to looking like a goddess. She certainly knows how to make the most of herself. She wore black and her long thick black hair was piled up and held in place with beautiful hair clips. Then just a pair of huge yellow earrings. Her skin was glowing and her hair was so glossy. All those hormones!! She certainly turned heads. Everyone in the restaurant stopped to watch her as she walked To the table, proudly showing off her bump.

It was a beautiful evening, I wore my blue silk dress, DS2s girlfriend wore a pretty little dress, she has lovely legs and a pale creamy skin. She is so English and dainty, very feminine and delicate. The two girls are so different, one typical fiery Latina and the other quiet and English but each in their own way are beautiful girls. I am glad my boys realise how lucky they are to have such lovely girls. They both looked as proud as Punch.

Outside the restaurant we waited with DIL whilst DS1 fetched the car for her. We stood people watching. Oh the sights you see in hot weather........:rotfl: girls showing far too much flesh and just ending up looking like ladies of the night and as for the young men. The kindest word is "clueless". And what is it with hipster beards. :rotfl:

That is one fashion I shall be glad to see the back of. Even my boys have succumbed, one doesn't look too bad because he has a long thin face and so beards actually suit him, if he would trim it a bit more often.....but the other one!!! It makes him look 10 years Older than he is. Why.??

What is even worse is that some middle aged men are copying the style.........

I'm sorry but I think white beards are for Father Christmas. :rotfl:

Had another offer on the house. Again I declined it because it was too low. Had some nice viewers on Saturday. They seem keen. Time will tell.

Just loving this wall to wall sunshine.

chanie

I work with lots of youngish men with the hipster beards, I think the look awful, far too try hard.

Lessons fingers crossed you get a suitable offer on your home soon.

Sugar Wayne doesnt give up, does he?

Maman pleased the wedding went well and that you enjoyed wearing your green dress.

We have had a lovely sunny bank holiday weekend. It has been lovely to finally see some sun!

sugarbaby125

Hello Ladies,

Honestly LL you have such a talent with words. I could not stop laughing out loud as I was reading your post :rotfl:

Wayne cannot help himself. He is quite a typical Jamaican apart from the fact that he is still far too generous with his money. He gave me a £10 note on Sunday evening to buy myself a bottle of water with and absolutely refused to accept his £8.50 change from me. He also insisted on buying my next 2 bottles of water later in the evening from his own money. He would not allow me to pay for them from his change.

He was very complimentary to me, which I really lapped up and he was very tactile with me as well, which I did not object to as we still have that very electric sexual chemistry. As soon as he held my hand, I got very vivid memories full of clarity of just how good a lover he was with me but I never let him become aware of my own feelings.

Wayne still believes that he Loves me, but I just kept on pointing out to him that when you Love someone you do not treat them with disrespect. His ideas about being in love do not tally with my own. He also says he is not going to give up on us as no other woman has got under his skin before. He was going on about how much he misses me but I just said 'well you did not miss me when we were together'. :rotfl:

He wanted us to spend time together yesterday, but I preferred to stick to my own plans of having a day of relaxation and rest.

I have a Hospital appointment early afternoon and I will be going to Karaoke this evening.

lessonlearned

SUgarbaby.....Ah bless you. Wayne sounds a nice enough man but only you know what is or is not acceptable behaviour. You set the bar. I think of myself as a High Value Woman so won't compromise when it comes to men. Only the best will do ......

Watching the way my sons treat their women has made me realise that not only had they learned respect and admiration for women from their father, but also from the way I expect to be treated. We have taught them well, they are good men and treat their women properly. They have both said they want the kind of relationship my husband and I had. Easy, relaxed, and fun but at the same time committed and serious.

I do think it's up to us to set the boundaries - as indeed it is for men to do likewise. Men deserve respect and courtesy from women just as we do from men. Mutual respect is a two way street. My mantra has always been "better no relationship, than a bad relationship"

J2 wrote to me again yesterday......

I know he's keen but he is a quiet man, a bit shy and diffident. So whilst they are not exactly passionate love letters he does come over as a warm caring man. He is divorced and I think that may be part of the problem.......a bit over cautious. Entering into a new relationship takes a leap of faith. Not everyone can do it.

Although he is a quiet man he is a bit of a high flyer, like my Late husband an IT professional, travelling a lot and he has recently been involved in a huge time sensitive project.

For some reason I seem to attract cerebral, ambitious high flyers.

However, whereas my husband was very cerebral, he was also flamboyant and gregarious. J2, on the other hand, is like a lot of IT people I have met, a bit "geeky" and lacking social confidence. Anyway he retires in September.....so perhaps he will have time for me then. :rotfl::rotfl:

At any rate I'm not holding my breath. He is currently recovering from surgery and then has one more big project to deliver by September. Ke Sera. If it is meant to happen, it will. If not, it won't. Maybe we will just get stuck in the "friend zone".

Actually, I have the beginnings of a really good social life these days. I am getting out and about a lot more. I'm sure there are plenty more fish in the sea. I'm in no hurry. I'm not husband hunting. I doubt I would even live permanently with a man again. I have rather gotten used to living alone and do actually enjoy it. I relish my freedom now.

But I would like to have a nice man in my life now and again. I don't mind being "on the shelf" as long as someone takes me down and dusts me occasionally.

Anyway glorious day here.

maman

Fancy Wayne turning up again! He never gives up. I'm wondering whether he's excited by the challenge of you being unattainable sugarbaby.:) Still it's good to have compliments and pleased you enjoyed them but he's had so many chances I doubt he'll change.


I may have mentioned my BIL before LL. He rushed into a relationship and then marriage after he was widowed. I wish he'd taken a leaf from your book and just enjoyed company and taken it slowly. As it is they're working out a way of managing, still in two houses and meeting up regularly for days out etc. I think h expected a compliant woman but she's been independent for a long time and won't give it up.


I'm still dosed up with paracetamol but I've stopped sneezing so hopefully my cold is on the wane. We're going to a funeral this afternoon so not the best way to spend a sunny day.:(

chanie

maman wrote: »

Fancy Wayne turning up again! He never gives up. I'm wondering whether he's excited by the challenge of you being unattainable sugarbaby.:) Still it's good to have compliments and pleased you enjoyed them but he's had so many chances I doubt he'll change.

I thought that too.


Maman - hope you feel better.


Lessons good for you for having a good social life and lots of nice things to look forward to. You certainly deserve it.