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Strugglingmum
14-04-20, 07:54 PM
I'm so so proud of you for being able to be with him and taking on a horrible role to be able to be with him till the end. You are amazing and so strong..... even if you don't feel that way right now
You showed exactly how much you loved him to be able to end his suffering and allow him to run free... I'm so proud of you and I'm sending so much love for you xxx
Much love from me to you all sweetie, that was such a selfless thing to do and you are so strong to be able to. xxx
How are you doing lovely?
I’m not doing great tbh. None of us are. We’ve lost pets before but this is very different - Polo was a huge personality and his passing has left a massive hole in our lives. I know not everyone will get it, especially in current times, but we’re grieving hard. And not being able to have a normal life is compounding that.
Sweetheart it is a hard time for all of you and it will take time xx
OldMike
16-04-20, 09:32 AM
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Stella180
16-04-20, 09:33 AM
I totally get it. You’ve lost a family member and that is always going to hurt. Anyone who has ever loved a pet will understand. Give yourself a chance to grieve.
Jaquaia
16-04-20, 09:40 AM
Couldn't agree with Angie and Stella more. He was family, not just a pet. Grieve however you need to grieve lovely (panda)
I just a call from a friend to say how sorry she was, and bawled my eyes out
Sweetheart better out than in as the saying goes, if you need to cry then cry if you need to shout and scream then shout and scream, your going though so many emotions right now it is hard.
Jaquaia
16-04-20, 10:38 AM
^^^wss
Everyone else is right, Polo was family. You have to allow yourself to grieve for him. Be kind to you.
Strugglingmum
17-04-20, 11:17 PM
(panda)(panda)
Just leaving some love here for you. X
You all make me feel so loved. Thank you, my DWD family :)
Allalone
18-04-20, 08:04 AM
You would do exactly the same for us.
(panda)
You all make me feel so loved. Thank you, my DWD family :)
You ARE loved, narna!
How are you doing? How's everyone else coping?
As Suzi said you are loved.
Jaquaia
18-04-20, 10:36 AM
Yep! Definitely loved! And stubborn. But mainly loved
Stella180
18-04-20, 11:23 AM
Of course you are loved. You are Princess freakin’ Sparkles! What’s not to love?
You ARE loved, narna!
How are you doing? How's everyone else coping?
I’m not doing great. Very low and Si is struggling to bring me out of it, bless him. He’s still tearful, Jess is hiding. Katie’s ok, but then she’s not here so doesn’t keep getting reminders wherever she turns
Yep! Definitely loved! And stubborn. But mainly loved
What some call stubborn, I like to think as determined ;).
As Suzi said you are loved.
Thank you, hunni
Of course you are loved. You are Princess freakin’ Sparkles! What’s not to love?
(Kiss)
Hunni I know it's so painful. Are you able to do anything to distract?
Si took me out for a walk - he insisted ;). I’ve been cross stitching too today and I had a long chat with Katie. I should be getting back to study but my brain is just mush atm
Jaquaia
18-04-20, 07:22 PM
Take your time. It will just stress you more if you push it (panda)
Stella180
18-04-20, 07:22 PM
Understandable. Did you enjoy some time out of the house with the hubster?
You're doing really well lovely. Hour by hour.... Glad you got out of the house lovely.
Understandable. Did you enjoy some time out of the house with the hubster?
Yes, I did :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Are you planning another outing today?
I’m plannning on reading in the back garden. Does that count?;)
Stella180
19-04-20, 12:37 PM
Sound like the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon
It does indeed - sounds like perfect self care to me.
OldMike
19-04-20, 05:43 PM
Reading in the back garden certainly counts :)
Jaquaia
19-04-20, 06:52 PM
What are you reading?
I’ve just borrowed the 7 books in the Dragonwalker series. With my Amazon Prime account I can use their Kindle Unlimited which means I can borrow up to 10 kindle books at a time. So I use it to borrow books I’d never heard of. I’ve just started the first book but so good so far :)
Jaquaia
19-04-20, 09:54 PM
I've not used that feature yet but then I have no idea where my kindle is!
OO I've not used that either! Good reminder!
I use kindle on my mobile phone
Jaquaia
20-04-20, 01:26 PM
I have it on my phone but I'm not keen on reading on it.
How are you doing lovely?
Well, I was struggling as I’ve had stomach ache all day buuuuuuut, I’ve had an email this evening and we might be fostering a greyhound :)
Oh that's brilliant news for the greyhound! Why the "might"?
I think it’s just our way of protecting our hearts in case they don’t want us
Pfft, "they?" More than one? Sweetheart they'd be lucky to have you and they'll be spoilt rotten and treated like royalty!
How are you feeling today lovely?
Lol, no, just one - ‘they’ referred to the charity ;)
I’m ok, cramps have gone. I did cry myself to sleep last night though :(
Oh I hate that! Are you OK today?
Stella180
21-04-20, 01:06 PM
Someone much wiser that me once told me that tears are toxic and we need to shed them, if we don’t and we hold them in they will poison our soul.
I’m ok, helped just now with the news we are fostering Quackers from Friday :)
https://www.greyhoundlifeline.co.uk/adopt/greyhounds-needing-homes/new-greyhound/
Allalone
21-04-20, 02:29 PM
That’s great news!
Quackers, what a name for such a handsome boy!! He sounds like a bit of a character too.
Quackers? He sounds playful and a proper character full of life and cheekiness! :)
Stella180
21-04-20, 04:32 PM
I knew it!!! He looks like a crazy pup! Should fit in well with you lot ;)
Cheek!
Not so sure about his name though ....
Stella180
21-04-20, 04:50 PM
I didn’t mean to like that, just that you have experience with nutty puppies. The name is a bit weird but he does look a very handsome, muscular and energetic young pup.
Allalone
21-04-20, 06:05 PM
Can you change it?
Can you change it?
Not while we’re fostering. If we were to adopt we can do what we like - Luna’s Name was originally Lulu
He looks like a Quackers to me ;) So are you all ready for him? When does he arrive?
Stella180
21-04-20, 10:35 PM
He’s a greyhound. They’re all quackers lol
He looks like a Quackers to me ;) So are you all ready for him? When does he arrive?
Friday. I’ve just been ordering toys, treats etc :)
He’s a greyhound. They’re all quackers lol
So true ;)
Oooo, just to add - I’ve lost 1 whole stone since 3 March (party)
What are you doing to lose weight?
YAY for toys etc!!
Stella180
22-04-20, 10:01 AM
Congrats on the weight loss! That’s brilliant! These ready meals are doing the job.
What are you doing to lose weight? !
Weightwatchers
Well done on the weight loss Paula. Are you doing WW ? It sounds really exciting getting another greyhound. I’m really proud of you soon after Polo. Xx Just re read my post. I did WW years again with great success.
Weightwatchers
How easy are you finding it? Are you doing it online or going to classes?
Well done on the weight loss Paula. Are you doing WW ? It sounds really exciting getting another greyhound. I’m really proud of you soon after Polo. Xx Just re read my post. I did WW years again with great success.
Yes, I’m doing WW. I had to lose the weight due to health issues so needed structure - so far so good :)
How easy are you finding it? Are you doing it online or going to classes?
I signed up for online and face to face but then we had lockdown! So I’ve been doing it online - I’ve found it easy
OldMike
22-04-20, 02:47 PM
Quackers is a quacking name, won't he get confused if you change his name ;)
Suzi, just to clarify, I find it easy because a lot of the foods that are zero points are ones I love anyway - fruit, veg, Greek yoghurt etc
Strugglingmum
22-04-20, 07:17 PM
Congratulations on the weight loss. That's fab progress. So pleased about Quackers. He has definitely fallen on his paws with you guys.
Jaquaia
22-04-20, 10:20 PM
That's an awesome weight loss! Well done you!
How are you doing love? Happy Quackers Eve!
A little excited, a little sad. Does that make sense? Si has put his foot down and said he’ll be going on his own to pick Quackers up - why on earth did I marry someone so sensible? :@. I’ve bought Quackers some toys - it’s going to be a bit odd, it’s years since Luna and Polo wanted to play with toys
I’ve been doing housework today but shall go for a walk this afternoon and either do some study or cross stitch. Tonight is our first Rock Choir virtual live session - not sure how that’s going to work with 100 plus people lol
I hope it goes well with Quackers Xx
How did it go with the walk and the stitching?
Good luck with the rock choir!
And yes, part happy, part sad is really understandable. Just remember he can never replace Luna or Polo - he can't even fill the holes left by them, but he'll make his own space (definitely by the sound of him!) and that's a brilliant thing..
Walk was nice and I did some stitching but lost a bit of motivation.
Is that mood wise or project just not working for you right now?
I’ve had a nagging headache all day, which doesn’t help....
Nope.... Hope you get some sleep which helps clear your head and lift your spirits a bit love. What time is Si collecting your house guest?
Stella180
24-04-20, 09:58 AM
It’s gonna be great having a new four legged friend around.
OOOOOOOOOOO It's nearly Quackers time!
Stella180
24-04-20, 11:44 AM
Have fun with your new friend.
He is HUGE and absolutely gorgeous! Playful, fun, so nosy :)
https://i.ibb.co/WGsrC5n/C9-F32-DCA-9315-48-A0-AD6-B-A96-D9-F3005-DB.jpg (https://ibb.co/bQ74tm1)
Jaquaia
24-04-20, 01:59 PM
Gorgeous!
Stella180
24-04-20, 02:57 PM
He’s a handsome fella for sure. Give his some cuddles from me.
He’s besotted with Si already
Stella180
24-04-20, 03:25 PM
Ahhhh, he’s a man’s dog.
Awww has he had a thorough investigation of his new home? What does Jess think?
He looks as if he has his paws under the table already x
He’s sniffed everywhere and more, made friends with Jess and...... he’s big ;)
https://i.ibb.co/m4jtFHY/5161-E4-D0-BF83-4-AC1-83-C6-092390-C7-FEAA.jpg (https://ibb.co/PgL4z5b)
kourtney kardashian 3rd baby name (https://babynamesetc.com/michael-jackson-kids-names)
Aww! Rofl, Crash is a monster, so he doesn't look that big to me! lol
However he looks really intelligent and interested in everything!
Stella180
24-04-20, 05:03 PM
Oh those shoulders! Was he a racer?
We think so but we haven’t got his racing name and are having trouble reading his tattoos - so haven’t been able to look up his data. However, he is young to be retired so possibly not
He’s really, really interested in everything!
Stella180
24-04-20, 06:12 PM
That’s a good thing, he’s getting to know his new surroundings. He’ll settle down once everything becomes more familiar.
Strugglingmum
24-04-20, 07:00 PM
He is handsome Paula. A bit of a livewire.... just what you all need.
How's he doing? Is he snuggled on your sofa yet?
He’s doing really well, seems to be relaxing :). He’s climbed on the sofa to look out of the window but hasn’t actually tried to curl up on it.
My Jess, my completely unwilling to show any emotion Jess, told Si ‘oh dad, I really love him’!
YAY! There's something about teenagers and rescue dogs!
How was his first night?
He slept right through the night! (And has discovered the sofas ;))
Stella180
25-04-20, 10:34 AM
So long as he leaves room for you on the sofa. Is he a cuddly pup? Or more into personal space?
He’s a very cuddly pup, and a leaner which, given the bulk of him, is sometimes problematic ;)
Stella180
25-04-20, 10:38 AM
I wanna come meet him
Awww Crash is like that too! It's lovely. It's really special to be given a proper hug by a pupper...
Strugglingmum
25-04-20, 04:44 PM
I love learners. Our Katie is.... but not as cuddly
Strugglingmum
25-04-20, 04:57 PM
^^^^ sorry that should say leaners.... darn autocorrect thinks it's so smart!!
Jaquaia
25-04-20, 05:02 PM
But autocorrect can be hilarious! J once told me that we'll cross that fridge when we get to it, still makes me giggle now (panda)
*drum roll* we’ve decided (subject to the kennel’s agreeing) to adopt Quackers (but will change his name) (party). I know, no surprises ;)
Stella180
25-04-20, 07:11 PM
Hahaha, 24hrs for you to make that decision? What took you so long??? I saw this coming a mile off lol
Strugglingmum
25-04-20, 07:21 PM
*drum roll* we’ve decided (subject to the kennel’s agreeing) to adopt Quackers (but will change his name) (party). I know, no surprises ;)
Dont know how we will cope with the shock!!(rofl)
Lol... You failed fosterer you....
I'm so pleased for him, he's going to be treated like royalty for the rest of his life... He couldn't be more lucky.
Jaquaia
25-04-20, 09:02 PM
*faints in shock*
Mocked? No, we'd only ever mock you if you had stated you weren't going to make any decisions about him staying immediately...... Oh wait...... Let the mocking continue...
Unofficially, Jax is odds on favourite
Stella180
26-04-20, 11:05 AM
I like Jax.
OldMike
26-04-20, 11:09 AM
Unofficially, Jax is odds on favourite
I'd stick with the original Quackers cos I'm quackers too (rofl)
Stella180
26-04-20, 11:12 AM
I but you only wanna keep him so you can change his name lol
Quackersjax...... Cracker jack..... get it? OK I'll get my coat.....
Well, Jess came up with the name and I’m pretty certain she hasn’t seen Cracker Jack (rofl)
Stella180
26-04-20, 02:13 PM
That takes me back. I used to love Crackerjack.
Lol.. Jax sounds like a cool name for him... Does he drink tea?
. Does he drink tea?
No and he is not getting the opportunity to try! We’ve had the ok from the kennels - so he’s officially ours (party)
Strugglingmum
26-04-20, 05:53 PM
I'm really pleased for you all Paula. That's great news. X
Stella180
26-04-20, 06:06 PM
Woohoo! So will you be “fostering” any more dogs?
Woohoo! So will you be “fostering” any more dogs?
No, definitely not!
Congratulations! Welcome to the family Jax!
OldMike
27-04-20, 10:06 AM
Surely Jax will need a buddy I suggest a greyhound called Jilz will fit the bill :)
Stella180
27-04-20, 10:23 AM
They would need to walk them up a hill.
I think Jax is going to be the most spoilt greyhound in the world ever. He's certainly one of the luckiest ones!
Jax has found his way upstairs and into Jess’s bed ........ (rofl)
Strugglingmum
27-04-20, 03:42 PM
Jax has found his way upstairs and into Jess’s bed ........ (rofl)
Love this!!
Stella180
28-04-20, 09:47 PM
How is your new family member coming along? Has he trained you to give him lots of walks and treats ands cuddles?
Well, he’s taken a liking to my bed, he’s getting more and more confident and cheeky, and he did a poo on my bedroom floor ....... and we adore him :)
Stella180
29-04-20, 01:38 AM
He pooped in your boudoir!? Naughty pooch. Wait, when you say “he” you do mean Jax and not Si? Just checking.
(rofl) the thing is with retired greyhounds is that they’ve spent their lives in kennels. Although he was in another foster home for a short while, housetraining is still a little hit and miss. He’s pretty good but the odd slip up is expected ...
Stella180
29-04-20, 08:00 AM
He’s smart dog. He’ll get it soon enough.
Oh no! It's the same with the rescue ones we get in, every now and again there's a slip up....
So he's totally got you all wrapped around his little paw then?
Maybe a little bit. We had to fight him for our bed last night - Si would get him off and turn his back for a second, he’d be back there. I encouraged him off my side of the bed and he just lay down on Si’s instead (giggle)
Could you get him a big squishy cushion so he can still be in your room, but not on your bed?
Stella180
29-04-20, 12:34 PM
Or kick Si out to sleep on the floor and share your bed with Jax.
Could you get him a big squishy cushion so he can still be in your room, but not on your bed?
We had a huge throw in the corner - he did eventually sleep on it when he got the hint ;). He really is a naughty boy - I wanted him to come in from the garden so offered up a tasty duck chew. He came in, took the chew and ran back outside before I closed the door!
Stella180
29-04-20, 06:11 PM
Haha, he’s not naughty, he’s an opportunist. :)
OldMike
29-04-20, 06:46 PM
We had a huge throw in the corner - he did eventually sleep on it when he got the hint ;). He really is a naughty boy - I wanted him to come in from the garden so offered up a tasty duck chew. He came in, took the chew and ran back outside before I closed the door!
Are you sure he's not a cat in disguise as doing the opposite of what is sensible is a cat's trait (giggle)
That's hilarious! Lots of very strong training going on in your house then - not sure whether you're training him, or he's training you! :)
Oh, he’s definitely training us!
Stella180
29-04-20, 11:28 PM
So other than loving having a newcomer to the family, how is everything else?
Everything’s fine. Considering the 3 of us are spending so much time together, we’re getting on ok. I’m studying a lot, Si’s still working and Jess is gaming. I miss hugs with Katie but I’m not the only one in that situation
Stella180
30-04-20, 12:04 AM
I can totally understand how you feel about being away from your children. I’ve had to deal with that for a lot longer the 5 weeks :( It’s one of the hardest things ever.
Stella180
30-04-20, 09:03 AM
How did your new pup sleep last night? Or where would be a better question lol
He slept on the throw in our bedroom :)
YAY! :)
Are you even allowed to see Katie yet? - with social distancing etc? It's nowhere near the same, but it might help a little?
It’s Jess’s birthday on Sunday so we’re going to have a social distancing ‘party’ (ie, we’re going to have cake with us on the doorstep and Katie at the end of the driveway....)
I'm so sorry it's still like that for you lovely.... Has she had chance to meet Jax yet?
She has - like when she was saying goodbye to Polo, she met him in the back garden.
Aww, has she fallen for him too?
100%. And Jess is besotted - we’ve never seen her out of her bedroom so much (giggle)
Stella180
01-05-20, 09:12 AM
Poor Jax, it’s gotta be exhausting being that adorable all of the time.
Aww! How are you today love?
In shock. My cousin was diagnosed with liver cancer two weeks ago and has just found out he’s riddled and they’re looking at palliative care. He’s 34 and has 2yo twins, and a 9 yo. I may not have seen him for a few years, but he’s family
Stella180
01-05-20, 01:58 PM
Oh Paula I’m sorry about your cousin. That must have come as quite a shock.
Stella180
01-05-20, 02:01 PM
Are you ok?
Really sorry to hear this sad news Paula x
Strugglingmum
01-05-20, 02:04 PM
So sorry love. (panda)
Are you ok?
Not really, but thank you
Oh sweetheart that's horrible news. I'm so sorry....
Allalone
01-05-20, 03:10 PM
(panda)
Jaquaia
01-05-20, 04:37 PM
So sorry (panda)
Thanks everyone....
Just been out for a walk with Si and Jax. He is so hyper aware of everything around him, watching out for those pesky small fluffies. I hoped the walk would ease my sore back but .. nope :/
Stella180
01-05-20, 10:50 PM
Maybe a good nights sleep will help. Does he not like any small fluffiest or just the kind that go meow?
It used to be all small fluffies but the kennels did a really good job at socialising him with small dogs. He’s mainly looking out for cat and bunnies and hedgehogs .....
Morning love, how's your back? Did you sleep at all?
I slept, I almost always do (amitryptaline is awesome!). But my back is not great so today’s a day of being attached to the heated cushion ......
Stella180
02-05-20, 03:00 PM
Sounds like a plan to me. Hope it helps.
How's that heat working? Do you Tens machine?
Heat helps while I’m on it. No I can’t do Tens, doesn’t play nice with CRPS
Oh :( Glad the heat helps lovely x
How are you doing now?
I’m ok, just sore. It’ll pass
Yeah, but it sucks right now xxx
Strugglingmum
02-05-20, 09:29 PM
Hope the back eases soon. Xx
Jess is 19 today. Last year of her 2nd decade - eeeeek!
Allalone
03-05-20, 08:27 AM
Happy birthday Jess!
Happy birthday Jess!
How are you today love?
Sore but birthday cake always helps ;)
Stella180
03-05-20, 03:15 PM
Cake fixes everything!
Hmmm omnomnomnomnom cake!
All I wanted was to know how much longer before I get to hug my baby. Feeling very sad tonight :(
Oh hunni (panda) It really was a complete waste of a national adress...
OldMike
11-05-20, 09:17 AM
(bear) (panda)
I’m just tired. I fell asleep on the sofa and didn’t get to bed til 2.45am
Which also means I didn’t take my nighttime meds til 2.45, so everything’s out of kilter
Ahhh, oops. Didn't Si wake you?
Si was fast asleep. The real problem was I was late taking my evening meds so had to stay up for my nighttime ones. And I fell asleep
Stella180
11-05-20, 07:33 PM
Oops. I’ve been a little off with the timings of my meds on occasion lately and although you think an hour or two won’t really matter But trying to get that routine back on track can be harder than you think.
OldMike
12-05-20, 08:44 AM
There was a period a couple of months ago when taking my meds got rather erratic fortunately I've got my routine back on track now. Paula I'm sure you'll get get back on track soon.
It's easily done - Marc did the same thing on the same day that you did..
How are you today lovely?
I’m fine, more motivation, more energy. Can’t decide whether to do cross stitch, rock choir or study this afternoon
Maybe be kind to you and do a little bit of something, then pace a bit more?
Strugglingmum
12-05-20, 04:53 PM
Hope you enjoyed whatever you chose to do
I completed section 3 (of 10) of my study (the early Church and the Jewish authorities). Now I’m watching Father Brown and drinking coffee :)
OO I do love a bit of Father Brown! So underrated, but utterly lovely and wonderful!
So, how was the study?
Really interesting. The way Acts is written is very clever in ways I didn’t appreciate before
Eugh. Had a really bad night, then realised I’d forgotten to take my nighttime meds. It’s frightening how much I need the ami to sleep......
Then we had a pigeon related incident - it dared to come in the house and Jax didn’t take that well. Lots of pigeon poo and blood, and Jax got so excited he jumped over the low garden wall and grazed his foot. Si is useless with birds so it was up to me to transport a very distraught pigeon out of the house (I held it in both hands while Si held on to me so I could walk) ;)
Stella180
13-05-20, 10:09 AM
Sounds like a riot!! Well done Jax for trying to protect his family from the flying vermin.
He’s distraught that Si shouted at him though
Hunni, you're mixing up meds a bit this week - is it time for alarms on your phone or something?
Oh no! At least you know he's protective lol....
Si made a similar comment. I don’t know why I missed last night as I know I went into the kitchen and took my inhaler. Doesn’t make sense at all
Bless him, Jax hasn’t left Si’s side since
Stella180
13-05-20, 01:57 PM
I’m guessing he was forgiven pretty much straight away. Good luck to anyone coming into your home uninvited.
I need advice from anybody who can! Si, Jess and I are running a competition between us - it’s an eBay Bargain Hunt inspired one. We each have Up to £200 to buy as many items as we like from eBay. We then have to sell the items on ebay - the one who makes the most profits (or least loss) wins.
So, I’m thinking that, in this lockdown, hobbies are the way to go - jigsaw puzzles, crafts etc. What should I buy?
You're right, I've loads of friends doing jigsaws, taking up art, learning new instruments etc - Job lots are always good for something like this, or clothes - no one can get out to go shopping, handbags, books etc...
Strugglingmum
13-05-20, 10:36 PM
Hobbies sound the way to go. Even home exercise equipment
Sounds like great fun
Stella180
13-05-20, 11:02 PM
If my eBay experience is anything to go by I would suggest finding something you don’t actually want and put a really silly low max bid on it and walk away. Eg. If a tablet you know is worth £100, maybe put a cheeky bid of £60. Do this with a handful of items. Then check your email a couple of days later and see how many you’ve won. If you don’t want it chances are you’ll bloody win it lol.
OldMike
14-05-20, 09:18 AM
Not got much experience of Ebay all I've bought is a couple of secondhand cassette decks for my hifi so can't really help you.
Morning love, how are you?
I’ve been fighting Microsoft 365 account logins all morning, but otherwise just swell ;)
Ewww... I feel your pain....
This bed is not Jax proof ......
https://i.ibb.co/7k2Y4Qw/E8972287-1224-4-FD1-8215-CEA0-C73-F69-B7.jpg (https://ibb.co/bbzWJFS)
Jaquaia
14-05-20, 05:44 PM
Oops! (giggle)
Stella180
14-05-20, 07:10 PM
Oh dear! Clearly not grateful for the nice things he has the naughty boy.
To his credit, he does respond immediately to being told off
Stella180
14-05-20, 07:12 PM
Is he on the naughty step?
He’s very sheepish, and staying with me rather than Si which is unusual....
Strugglingmum
14-05-20, 07:33 PM
I think he just added to the overall look(giggle)
Lol, he's smart then - knows who to hide behind ;)
I’m really cross. Yesterday my parents went to B&Q to get something for a neighbour. They were looking at the various options as she hadn’t said exactly what she wanted while trying to stay socially distant from a man who was getting impatient as he wanted to look in the same area, when the man yelled at them to get out of the way and said that old people should be banned from going to places like that. What makes it worse is my dad is 69 and my mum is 64!
Jaquaia
15-05-20, 10:51 AM
I'm not surprised you're cross! People can be arses!!!
I would feel that way too. How dare he. And why? What a......
How dare they? They shouted at your parents? That's awful! Are they OK?
Stella180
15-05-20, 11:19 AM
I have to admit, I’m pretty impatient and get frustrated too as I like to go into a shop, get what I wanted and get out but there is absolutely NO EXCUSE for being so rude. As Bronn taught us in GoT, there’s no cure for being a C@&!
Mum’s ok (things like that just wash over her). Dad is angry and stressed Particularly as he hates getting older and today’s his birthday. But he’ll be ok
In other news, I’ve done my family Bargain Hunt EBay shopping. Si went down the quantity route (50 items!), so I decided to go down the quality route and have spent all but £7 of my budget on a rose gold quartz ring and a white & yellow gold twist ring. I may bomb but it’s going to be fun :)
Stella180
15-05-20, 01:36 PM
I realise the idea is to sell what you bought right?
What about Jess? When are they going on sale? What about postage costs etc?
Yes I need to sell them but if I don’t ..... ;)
Jess and Si are working together, they’ll go on sale when I’ve got them lol and postage is added on to the purchase price, but eBay selling fees won’t be
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