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Fingers crossed hunni (panda)
Hope you sleep really well lovely x
I slept! (whew). Heads still a bit achy but I can cope.
Jaquaia
31-05-18, 11:30 AM
Can you rest today?
I’ve got to do these flippin minutes but I’m fine
OldMike
31-05-18, 12:34 PM
Glad you slept Paula, sorry I can't help with the minutes though as I haven't got the time, see what I did there ;) (bear)
magie06
31-05-18, 01:23 PM
I'm so glad that you slept. It makes a world of difference to the following day.
Hooray for sleep! Are the minutes done? Are you free?
Minutes are getting there but am getting grief from one of the trustees over something and it’s really (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear)ing me off
Deep breath hunni leave replying right now if you can xx
Want to talk about it?
No, it’s fine. But Katie’s been on the phone to me cos her boss screamed down the phone at her, she’s distraught.
Oh bless her hope you managed to calm her down xx
Oh no! Why did she do that? That's inexcusable! Is Katie OK?
Katie made a mistake but she’s never had any training in that area so she’s not to blame. She’s ok, she’s at her boyfriends tonight but I’ve been talking to her all evening
Poor thing! I hate it when people think it's OK to scream and shout at others. It most definitely isn't.
How are you today?
Pacing today? (stop laughing)
Actually, I am! I did intend to finish those minutes but I really cba today. I’m on standby if katie needs me, too
What an a'hole screaming down the phone at her!! Poor Katie! How is she doing at work today? I hope her boss has apologised - it's not acceptable is it? Good luck with the minutes, if you can muster up the energy. I didn't like doing them at all. Hope your day brightens up.xx
How are you doing now hunni and is Katie ok
Is it sorted with Katie and her crappy boss?
Katie’s ok, she had a meeting with her boss this morning. They’ve accepted that she was lied to by the other member of staff and it’s not going any further. Her boss apologised for screaming at her. But it’s all left a very bad taste for her and she’s talking about leaving.
I ache today, not sure the virus has completely left me, so I’m bingeing on Angel and on Humans insteam of doing minutes
I'm glad she's apologised, but I can't blame Katie for wanting to leave! I don't think I'd want to stay when someone treated me that badly.
I'm pleased that you're listening to yourself and resting.
One of the other trustees told me off yesterday and rightly said my health was a priority. So today I’m making it a priority, while coping with Katie’s emotions (I’ve put some prosecco in the fridge for her to have after work - seriously, what 20 yo wouldn’t want a mum like me (giggle))
You're awesome! I'm glad she has a Mum like you!
I would of loved to have had a mum like you hunni xx
OldMike
01-06-18, 04:50 PM
Spot on Paula you're the best mum in the world (bear)
I would of loved to have had a mum like you hunni xx
Got to agree with Angie I'd love you to be my mum the downside would be you'd be 105 years old (rofl)
magie06
01-06-18, 05:20 PM
You are amazing. Any chance of a glass for me?
I have a bottle chilling too ;) It's been chilling for a while. It was meant for Marc's sister and me, but we stuck to gin of lots of different varieties instead! :)
The minutes are done. Only took me a week
Si did the sweetest thing today. He looked at me, smiled and said ‘well done on losing the weight’. It’s times like that I remember why I married him ;)
OldMike
03-06-18, 09:35 AM
Si's a little treasure :) well done on finishing the minutes now there's no excuse for not pacing ;)
Jaquaia
03-06-18, 10:25 AM
The minutes are done. Only took me a week
Si did the sweetest thing today. He looked at me, smiled and said ‘well done on losing the weight’. It’s times like that I remember why I married him ;)
It's those little things that can mean more than the big gestures :)
Yeah it is, Jaq. He’s pretty wonderful :)
The minutes are done. Only took me a week
Si did the sweetest thing today. He looked at me, smiled and said ‘well done on losing the weight’. It’s times like that I remember why I married him ;)
That's really sweet!!...it's better than chocs and flowers!
Today's plans are.....
Going to watch Avengers Infinity War with Si
magie06
03-06-18, 04:15 PM
Sunday means resting with loved ones.
Going to watch Avengers Infinity War with Si
OO that's awesome! No spoilers though please! :)
No spoilers but you have to watch it soon so I can share. I’m emotionally drained ;)
Jaquaia
03-06-18, 09:02 PM
I've only seen the first Avengers film...
Really??? OMG I love a superhero movie!
Jaquaia
03-06-18, 09:36 PM
I watch so little TV or films! I've not even seen Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor 2, Iron Man 2 or 3, any of the Spiderman reboot, Superman, Batman since Christian Bale pulled on the suit...
Wow! You need to watch more movies!
You have to watch Guardians!
OldMike
04-06-18, 10:48 AM
I've not seen Guardians of the Galaxy either I'd better check it out :)
I haven't seen any of them!!!......what a saddo I am!! I loved Avatar though! (stop giggling!) Trouble is I keep blubbing at the end of films, no matter how they end! I even blubbed at Wall-E! I mean, how bad can it get??
Glad you enjoyed it hunni x hows things today
You all really need to see them!
Flo - I blub too...
Busy day today, took advantage of feeling better to get almost back in control of the work I needed to do, and my curate came over. I feel 100% better :)
OldMike
04-06-18, 05:33 PM
That's awesome Paula it's good to see you getting back on track. (panda)
Jaquaia
04-06-18, 05:35 PM
You're awesome (panda)
Glad your feeling better hunni xx
Not in the slightest but I had lots of energy today so I’m fine ;)
Erm, maybe not. I’ve still got some work to catch up on. It won’t always be like this, it’s just the work I’m responsible for with the charity has been so badly done up to now that it’s taking Work to sort it all out. Once I have sorted it, it’ll be a piece of cake
But is it worth overdoing it and burning out?
OldMike
05-06-18, 10:45 AM
Morning Paula now the minutes are done are you gonna take it easy?
I’m trying to do some work but it involves spreadsheets and lists. So my motivation is somewhat lacking lol. But I’m good
I like a good spreadsheet lol
How's the day gone? Paced at all?
Sort off and I’ve had my hair done too so feeling pampered :)
Woohoo! What've you had done to your hair?
Oh nothing special, just a redddy Brown - similar to my natural colour before I went grey. But, we’ve done a strand test to see if it would take which means next time I’m highlighting - to conceal grey better
So, this is my hair strands, with my current hair colour and the highlighted colour. Once it’s been ‘toned’ after bleaching it’ll be less yellow, a warmer, caramel colour
https://preview.ibb.co/gnqzoT/9_FC0_D5_C0_D2_AE_4027_AD63_96_DEEFCD1_A81.jpg (https://ibb.co/hChZNo)
OldMike
06-06-18, 08:58 AM
Caramel coloured hair I bet you'll look good enough to eat ;)
Looks lovely Paula....I'm fed up with grey so having it coloured and streaked......there's only so much grey that I can handle!! Have a good day.
OldMike
06-06-18, 11:21 AM
Looks lovely Paula....I'm fed up with grey so having it coloured and streaked......there's only so much grey that I can handle!! Have a good day.
I'd be happy with grey hair rather than the Bobby Charleton look of one hair to the left, one to the right and one down the centre (giggle)
Looks lovely Paula....I'm fed up with grey so having it coloured and streaked......there's only so much grey that I can handle!! Have a good day.
Me too, unfortunately I inherited grey genes and started going grey young ..... my mum is only 62 and is completely white.
My hair went white when I was pregnant at 21...
ITS MARTI PELLOW DAY TODAY! (party)(party)(party)
OldMike
07-06-18, 11:01 AM
ITS MARTI PELLOW DAY TODAY! (party)(party)(party)
It's also "Chocolate Ice Cream Day"
So drool over Marti Pellow while scoffing chocolate ice cream.
Paula here's Marti you supply your own choc ice cream.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdNZEIxwGmU
Jaquaia
07-06-18, 11:04 AM
Oooh! Have fun!!!
OMG Mike! I’ve just drooled all over my iPad! I’m trying to keep calm and act like a grown woman with grown up children. But failing dismally (giggle)
Hey go have fun hunni never mind acting like a grown women,
magie06
07-06-18, 01:13 PM
Plenty of time to act like a grown up tomorrow!
Have fun! He's awesome ;)
His face, his voice, his soul. He seriously makes my knees buckle ;)
Hugo-agogo
07-06-18, 11:31 PM
-places ice pack on Paula-
Keep all images of Aiden Turner away from Paula ;)
Hey Hugo! It’s fantastic to see you :). And, yes, I seriously need an ice pack ;)
OldMike
08-06-18, 08:43 AM
-places ice pack on Paula-
Keep all images of Aiden Turner away from Paula ;)
Nice to see you hugo, how are you doing these days?
How are you today Paula have you cooled down after Marti Pellow day ;)
-places ice pack on Paula-
Keep all images of Aiden Turner away from Paula ;)
I agree!...just turn it towards me instead!!! PHWOARR!!!! (rofl)
Morning Paula......wotcha doing today? x
OMG!!! That was the most awesome show I’ve ever been to in my whole life!!! He was incredible. Some old Wet Wet Wet, some of his more recent solo stuff and covers of songs that were important in his life. It felt really personal, like his life’s playlist itms. And his voice is better now than it ever was. We laughed, we cried, I had to be fanned down (giggle)(blush)
https://image.ibb.co/jLvxV8/A2957_BCC_6_A9_F_4368_953_C_FB735563_FFA6.jpg
magie06
08-06-18, 10:34 AM
I'm so glad that you had a great time.
OldMike
08-06-18, 10:39 AM
What a brilliant time you must've had, are you you still on cloud nine!!!? (party)
magie06
08-06-18, 10:53 AM
Were you very close to the stage?
Glad that you had a good time hunni xx
Were you very close to the stage?
About 6 rows back, though it was a small venue
magie06
08-06-18, 12:55 PM
Lucky thing with great seats. I used to have a poster of Wet wet wet on my bedroom wall. I think I got it in an edition of Smash Hits.
My bedroom was wallpapered by Marti Pellow and George Michael
Those look like awesome seats! How many cold showers have you had since? (rofl)
Those look like awesome seats! How many cold showers have you had since? (rofl)
Not nearly enough!
Wellllll I swapped the wallpaper on my iPad, which was a pic of Si, with one of my pics of Marti. He wasn’t happy ;)
OldMike
08-06-18, 05:24 PM
^^^ (rofl) (rofl) (rofl)
Si might get his own back and have a wallpaper of Lady Gaga on his iPad (giggle)
Oh no, it’ll be Dani Minogue. He once kissed her you know (giggle)
OldMike
08-06-18, 08:41 PM
Oh no, it’ll be Dani Minogue. He once kissed her you know (giggle)
Wow I'm soooo jealous (giggle)
How did he get to kiss Dani?
She was doing a show at our local theatre. His friend knew some of the crew and they went backstage.....
I have to add, this was before we started seeing each other ;)
So, was it just a kiss? Or is he too much of a gentleman to kiss and tell!
It was just a kiss, or so he’s says ;)
Lol! So, no snogging of Marti then?
(rofl) lol your both making giggle here
So is he your 1? Y'know the 1 that is your celebrity if they turned up at your doorstep and offered themselves on a plate to you that you're "allowed" to take them up on their offer?
Marc's is Jodie Foster...
Just 1?? In Friends they had 5 (giggle)
Jaquaia
09-06-18, 12:34 PM
I've got 3 and J has about 6 at the last count (rofl)
Well, Marc has a couple he rather likes Martine McCutcheon from when she was Tiffany...
I know P!nk is on his list too - but then she's on mine too!
So.. Who's on yours? Ooo shall I start a thread?
Had a lovely afternoon sitting in my brother’s garden (twin nephews birthday). My SIL told me she could see I’d lost weight - apparently my arms look thinner ;)
Well, Marc has a couple he rather likes Martine McCutcheon from when she was Tiffany...
I know P!nk is on his list too - but then she's on mine too!
So.. Who's on yours? Ooo shall I start a thread?
How much would we have to pay them??!(rofl)
Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day
Jaquaia
10-06-18, 06:44 PM
How much would we have to pay them??!(rofl)
Obviously nothing!!!! As they will notice our gorgeousness, throw themselves at our feet and say "take me! I'm yours!" (giggle)
Had a lovely afternoon sitting in my brother’s garden (twin nephews birthday). My SIL told me she could see I’d lost weight - apparently my arms look thinner ;)
Your arms looked thinner? That's about the most obscure compliment!
How much would we have to pay them??!(rofl)
Obviously nothing!!!! As they will notice our gorgeousness, throw themselves at our feet and say "take me! I'm yours!" (giggle)
^^ Exactly this!
Hello Princess Sparkles.....how are you today? Might be off to Seaton today....walk along the beach. I'm only going in case Ross Poldark walks out of the sea looking for me!!(rofl)
Your arms looked thinner? That's about the most obscure compliment!
Isn’t it? (rofl)
Sorry for the radio silence the last couple of days. I just really needed some breathing space - you know that feeling when it feels like there’s something scratching at the inside of your skull? Well, that. But I’m feeling a lot better this morning :)
OldMike
13-06-18, 11:32 AM
Good to have you back Paula, sometimes it pays to take time out (bear)
Sorry can't linger Custard Club awaits, speak later :)
How's those thoughts at the back of your head? All scratched? WB gorgeous x
magie06
13-06-18, 01:00 PM
It's lovely to see you again. You were definitely missed. I hope you are feeling better now.
It's lovely to see you again. You were definitely missed. I hope you are feeling better now.
I am, thanks hunni
How's those thoughts at the back of your head? All scratched? WB gorgeous x
All scratched out ;)
Katie’s on her way home from Thassos - I’ve missed her so much ....
Aww, I'm sure you have missed her!
magie06
13-06-18, 03:36 PM
Will you get a present?
Glad she's on the way home!
How's stuff with Jess? Did she ever get her work handed in etc?
Glad she's on the way home!
How's stuff with Jess? Did she ever get her work handed in etc?
Jess is being nice at the moment. She seems to be knuckling down with revision. So I’m breathing
Will you get a present?
I hope so! And none of this ‘having me home is enough of a present’ lark ;)
My baby’s home! And brought toblerone :)
Good to see you hunni and glad your feeling better,
Toblerone? Nom!
So glad you've got her home!
So am I, the house was so quiet without her
Awwwww! Have you told her she's not allowed to leave home ever again?
Rofl, yes! I’m going to have such severe empty nest issues ;)
Then fill your nests with greyhounds ;)
OldMike
14-06-18, 10:24 AM
Then fill your nests with greyhounds ;)
Like the idea (giggle)
Paula hope Katie brought you a LARGE Toblerone ;)
She did. I decided one triangle a day wouldn’t hurt the diet - then to find out it’s 175 calories per triangle! One triangle a week then ;)
Jaquaia
14-06-18, 10:43 AM
175 calories a triangle???? I can never stop at 1! ;(
I know, it’s sitting there looking at me, tempting me ......
OldMike
14-06-18, 11:26 AM
175 calories a triangle wow never would have guessed it was that high, best get Si to eat it for you (giggle)
Wow that's an amazing calorie amount! Who'd have thought it was that high?!
magie06
14-06-18, 03:41 PM
Chocolate is high in calories and because of the bits in toblerone it's higher. Anytime you add bits it means higher calories unfortunately.
Sorry I’ve been awol today. I went to meet a friend for coffee, which turned into a shopping trip and tour around our town, picking kids up and dropping cakes off! Then I sat down and chatted with Katie for a bit :). Good afternoon
OldMike
14-06-18, 06:03 PM
Paula coffee with a friend followed by retail therapy and a nice mother daughter chat is a good reason to go AWOL, though next time we'll need a note off Si explaining your absence ;) (giggle)
Sounds like a wonderful afternoon!
It really was :)
I’ve binge watched two series of Marcella this week. I’ll say right off that there are HUGE triggers of all sorts (SU, SH, AB) in this programme and it’s not easy viewing. But it’s brilliant, fantastic storylines, great actors and fantastically filmed. I’m still a little bit shell shocked lol
OO not seen that one! Have book marked it for later!
What's on your agenda today lovely?
Quiet day today, but have got some work to do. Just for a giggle, thought I’d show you all my Polo defending his food from the evil pigeons (giggle)
https://preview.ibb.co/ewmrny/A2529_DF3_ABEC_4293_A815_88_BA1_AB2_B50_A.jpg (https://ibb.co/eZMffJ)
That's awesome! Polo is so gorgeous!
OldMike
15-06-18, 10:24 AM
He's beautiful isn't he :)
Owowowowowow
I was standing in the kitchen and turned to say hi to Si..... and something in my hip decided to scream at me. So I’m sulking in front of the tv :(
OldMike
15-06-18, 03:29 PM
Oh no is it just a temporary thing like I get with my knees, ankles, wrists, elbows, shoulders, thumbs come to think about nearly every joint (must be getting old me not you) or do you think it's a strain. (panda)
I don’t know. It’s the hip of the leg that’s damaged so it gets a lot of strain, particularly as my lower leg is turned inwards. I’ve just got to rest it and see what happens, I suppose
Ouch Paula! That sounds painful! Do you have to find a particular comfy position that takes the strain off your hip? Does a hot bath or hot water bottle help? Or is it time and rest? Hope it eases sooner rather than later.(bear)
It’s the first time my hip has done this (though it aches most days). I’m sitting rather gingerly at the moment - the last time I was perched like this I’d broken my coccyx lol
Jaquaia
15-06-18, 05:51 PM
Hope it eases lovely (panda)
Hope it pops back into place so it's not so painful really soon lovely...
How are you this morning Oh Sparkly one?
I ache but I’ll live. Planning on taking it easy today :)
Jaquaia
16-06-18, 11:16 AM
If Suzi and Angie are going to take it easy too then we may just have cracked it! ;)
OldMike
16-06-18, 12:43 PM
I've been taking it easy too (angel) I should have gone shopping but the drizzly weather kept me in ;)
Hope you're more mobile today Paula (panda)
I have been taking it easy!
How's your rest day gone Paula?
I’ve been reading and watching tv so definitely doing as told ;) but I’ve been getting shooting pains down my leg so am thinking sciatic pain
If Suzi and Angie are going to take it easy too then we may just have cracked it! ;)
Erm I've just finished an 11 hour shift! but am off tomorrow but hope that your resting Paula and that it is easing up for you xx
Sciatica is horrible! I really sympathise!
OldMike
17-06-18, 09:09 AM
Morning Princess Sparkles, hope your leg/hip are less troublesome today and are paining you less (bear) (panda)
Not really, mike, but hey, I’ll live
Morning gorgeous, what's on the agenda for today?
I’ve been asleep most of the day (got started on Si’s cousin’s novel last night and couldn’t put it down. Ended up finishing it!) we’re going out for a meal in an hour for father’s day
Jaquaia
17-06-18, 03:59 PM
Hope you have a lovely evening (panda)
OldMike
17-06-18, 04:34 PM
Enjoy your meal Paula.
We had a lovely time, lots of laughs and taking the Michael out of each other ;)
Good sounds just what you needed hunni x
OldMike
17-06-18, 09:37 PM
We had a lovely time, lots of laughs and taking the Michael out of each other ;)
Did someone mention me (giggle) glad you had a great time :)
Morning gorgeous, how are you today?
Morning. A little woolly this morning. I know I’ve got things to do but not sure how to do them itms. So I’m going to read my book for a bit and hope it kickstarts my little grey cells ;)
OldMike
18-06-18, 12:03 PM
Feeling a little woolly then knit yourself a jumper, oops got my silly head on today (giggle)
I know what you mean oop north we call it mazy, so hope those neurons start firing again and you feel less woolly headed soon Paula (bear)
I’ve done some work this afternoon but my stomach is a little upset (to say the least), and I’m still a bit woozy.
Do you know what's causing the tummy and wooziness?
Probably meds, they seem to do this to me every so often. It’ll pass
(bear) hope it passes quickly
This so made me smile
https://www.facebook.com/dailypicksandflicks/videos/1573080649378660/
That's awesome!
Pacing tomorrow?
Yes, with a little bit of work also. I feel like I’m getting on top of things now but I’m also not sure how long I’m going to be there. If things don’t change a few of us will be jumping ship
Talk about it tomorrow if you fancy/are able?
Hope you're feeling a little better today love.(panda)
How are you lovely? Did you want to talk about what's up?
How are you lovely? Did you want to talk about what's up?
I have done in Over18s ;)
My Luna and her new pretty necklace (inlove)
https://preview.ibb.co/eY8KZd/7_E3_E598_D_233_F_4_E60_9_F2_F_E3_FF3_AE6_C58_B.jp g (https://ibb.co/g6jtud)
She's beautiful! Her new necklace is lovely!
magie06
20-06-18, 10:02 PM
Beautiful pet.
OldMike
20-06-18, 10:13 PM
She's a real princess is Luna (inlove)
She’s the sweetest, gentlest dog you could ever have :)
Had my nails done this morning :)
https://preview.ibb.co/fZwiUo/1805_E591_7_B12_4790_AD56_AD90_BF4_E2_F9_E.jpg (https://ibb.co/hEEFaT)
magie06
21-06-18, 01:46 PM
Very, very pretty.
Jaquaia
21-06-18, 01:50 PM
Gorgeous colours! (she says after multiple conversations with J about not liking pink!!!)
It’s not pink, it’s lavendar, coral and dusky rose ;)
OldMike
21-06-18, 04:56 PM
Beautiful nails, love the colour dusky rose it's very apt for a dusky eyed princess of the sparkly variety ;)
Love the colours of your nails really pretty
*sigh* that’s the CCG AGM done. It was actually very interesting and finished on time lol. Things are going well in general but I was very concerned at how miniscule the budget for MH was. What really worried me, though, is that CAMHS failed to meet all 5 of the standards expected.
Your nails are beautiful.
Glad the AGM went well love. CAMHS is horrific here too..
Ahh! Your nails are lovely! So is Luna...reminds me of my Penny....didn't have a bad bone in her body, and never barked either! Glad the AGM went well for you. Have a good day today sweet.
Glad that the AGM went well, hope your pacing today
Hope you're resting today lovely.
I’ve been reading all day :) it’s been lovely
So, I finally gave up expecting Apple to magically figure out a way I can read my books on my iPad outside in the sunshine and decided to buy a Kindle Paper-white. But the raw cheek of Amazon - if I wanted one that didn’t come up with ads, I had to pay extra! Not cool
I have downloaded the kindle app on my mobile and as have amazon prime its free for its books not had a add yet
What'cha reading?
Just finished the Extracted trilogy by RR Haywood. Brilliant time travelling stories. Just about to start another Rachel Caine series - The Great Library
I have downloaded the kindle app on my mobile and as have amazon prime its free for its books not had a add yet
I’ve had kindle on my iPad for years, and have Prime too. It’s not the app that’s producing the ads, it’s the kindle device settings itself. I decided I’m not paying the extra for the luxury of not having the odd advert pop up, cheeky b*ggers
Jaquaia
22-06-18, 11:06 PM
Just finished the Extracted trilogy by RR Haywood. Brilliant time travelling stories. Just about to start another Rachel Caine series - The Great Library
Let me know what it's like? I'm just starting 'Midnight Bites' and then I've read all the Morganville series and really enjoyed the 'Weather Warden' series. Think I've got the first book of the 'Revivalist' series somewhere too.
I’ve had kindle on my iPad for years, and have Prime too. It’s not the app that’s producing the ads, it’s the kindle device settings itself. I decided I’m not paying the extra for the luxury of not having the odd advert pop up, cheeky b*ggers
Ahh am with you now x
It’s a tough day for my family today. My little sisters 40th birthday. She was still born. She had spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Her disabilities were extensive and her head was too swollen to survive the birth. And her birth nearly killed my mum as she lost a lot of blood. It was the closest my parents ever came to losing each other.
We may not have met her face to face but she’s a part of our family, always
Jaquaia
23-06-18, 10:36 AM
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OldMike
23-06-18, 10:39 AM
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