Frump to Fab 2018 - Fabulous Dahhhhlings

maman

Love your Wayne poem Sugarbaby . What a great way to express your opinion. That man is his own worst enemy. He's certainly not the sort that stable relationships come easily to whether they be personal or professional.

I'm another that's used Aldi creams. I think they moisturise as well as any but unfortunately the current formula has something in it (possibly perfume?) that makes my eyes water.

On the subject of Aldi. I like their perfumed candles. The very large, 3 wicked one is reduced from £9.99 to IIRC £4.99. I bought one today. I like the basil and mandarin one.

shanks77

Congrats on the offer LL :j

lessonlearned

Speaking of men. John 1 has just called me an exceptional and remarkable woman. I think he's smitten. What a shame I can't reciprocate the feeling. Especially as he is seriously rich, but then I always did fall for the penniless ones.

When I met my husband he had nothing but a few dodgy shirts and an old clapped out ford Escort. I was the "woman of substance". He also had three other women in tow when we first met. So on paper he didn't look like a good bet. :rotfl: but I guess I just saw "something", a faint spark of greatness underneath the easy charm and indolent laid back manner.

Years later, when he got sick, he wrote his memoirs. He talked about the day we met. He said. And I quote. "I took one look and I knew she was the One. I realised in that instant it was time to clean up my act. I wanted this woman for my wife so I had to make sure I was worth her notice. That night I said goodbye to my life as a Wild Boy"

When I read that I teased him about it. He said "you would never have stood for any funny business and I knew it. You were a high value woman who wouldn't have countenanced anyone messing you about. I had one shot and one shot only. If I blew it that would be it. Game over".

SUgarbaby.....my husband was a handsome charmer who had women falling at his feet. He was the image of Jack Nicholson, with the same easy charm and charisma. But he knew when it was time to get serious. I'm afraid some men, like Wayne, never see the light. Men like that simply don't know how to value their woman enough.

You too are a high value woman. Don't settle for less than you are worth.

I firmly believe that men who truly value their women do not mess about or play games. That kind of behaviour is for silly teenage boys. A real man makes a commitment and sticks to it.

lessonlearned

Ooh thanks for that Maman. I love the basil and mandarin one. I'm burning one now. I bought DS1s girl one for her birthday last week.

I will definitely see if I can some of the big reduced ones. They will make great Christmas presents for the girls.

sugarbaby125

Hello Ladies,

I agree with all of your points about Wayne, that is why I have no intention of having any kind of relationship with him ever again. Of course like all flawed human beings Wayne had some good qualities, but his immaturity, jealousy, constant lying and his reckless spending got on my nerves.

We were never going to end up having a stable relationship. I had not had any contact with him for 4 months and 2 weeks when I saw him recently, yet straight away he presumed that he could charm me and talk me into resuming the relationship, but I no longer have any interest in him. :cool:

Lucky for him he is an excellent bricklayer and joiner and his foreman had kept his job open for him. I was shocked that he could put his job on the line so casually when he was earning £180 a day, 6 days a week before deductions.

LL you were very lucky with your late husband.

I know my own worth and I would rather be single than put up with constantly being messed about just to have a male partner.

Despite all of my health issues, I take as much joy and pleasure out of my life that I can and in the most inexpensive way that is available to me.

My rheumatologist has now decided that I have Lupus Arthritis. I will survive this as well as my existing health issues

lessonlearned

SUgarbaby......so sorry to hear that you have lupus arthritis. But, at least you know what it is now, so hopefully you can get the treatment you need. Knowing what you are up against is half the battle won.

Yes my husband was quite a man. That's why I doubt I'll ever find his like again. Lightening doesn't usually strike twice.

John 1 is a nice man and I know he would shower me with love and affection. And I would never have to worry about money again. He would cherish me the way my husband did, But I am afraid I just can't feel the same for him. It wouldn't be fair to lead him on.

I look at my boys and I see a little of their father in each of them. He lives on through them. And he's still here in my heart, spurring me on. He taught me so much, so many life lessons which will stand me in good stead in years to come. I am content.

lessonlearned

Anyone watching "the wedding".

Just waiting to go out so popped it on for a few minutes.

Love her dress, simple, elegant and classy.

Is it me or is Harry starting to resemble Henry VIII :rotfl:

Floss

Facially, but thankfully not shape-wise!

I loved the reaction of the gappy-toothed pageboy when he heard the trumpets!

chanie

I watched it too. I hadn;t made specific plans to watch, but put it on to see what was happening and then I was addicted. DS was at a Saturday class and I woke up OH to go collect him so I could remain glued to the TV.

Im really pleased that the royal family is getting some racial diversity, as I am mixed heritage. And I was pleased that Meghan had some elements of her culture in the wedding. I could see some slightly bemused faces when Meghans reverend was doing his sermon, as its a very different approach to C of E. I was willing Her Maj to jump up and shout praise the lord!! during his sermon.
My claim to fame is that a member of my family was in the stand by me choir! They had said they were singing but we assumed it was going to be at the party or something.
We have just got back from attending a local street party. Sugar you would have loved the mix of union flags and bunting alongside reggae music and jerk chicken. We had a nice time and it was a great community event,

maman

Like you I watched a bit of the wedding too chanie . I had the radio on in the kitchen and the description encouraged me to switch on. I thought the American Reverend was amazing! I think he was the star of the show. It might sound silly but the congregation were actually listening to him! He was mesmerising. Get you having a relative in the choir!!

I do hope that the couple are able to do something useful and meaningful going forward. It would be sad to see her caught in a gilded cage.

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis Sugarbaby but like LL said, now you should be able to get proper treatment.