Army thread Monday 13th May

[Recluse]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Morning sweetie

I'm actually sleeping surprisingly well considering the reduction in my alcohol consumption, but I have been getting up very early. I like to walk when there's no-one about.

Enjoy your two days off and your time with your Granny and Daddy. Is/are your Dad's shingles any better?

[Siren136]

Army thread Monday 13th May

JackieClaire;1504955 wrote: Oops should have said it's one of those ladies of a certain age get every 2 years. Haven't found a lump or anything.
Getting it done in Asda car park.

I thought maybe they just laid you all down on your sides end to end and drove over 'the ladies' with some special cancer sensing tires. That's what it feels like, anyway. Maybe that's how they are so precise on the time, too.

[sweetpea29]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Recluse;1504967 wrote: Morning sweetie

I'm actually sleeping surprisingly well considering the reduction in my alcohol consumption, but I have been getting up very early. I like to walk when there's no-one about.

Enjoy your two days off and your time with your Granny and Daddy. Is/are your Dad's shingles any better?

Ah Reccie- glad to hear your sleeping well/better Maybe the reduction has helped? Big well done to you btw on the tapering:l Ive never tried tapering, kinda know once i start there's no stopping, imagine it takes lots of will-power.

Dad is much better just the odd nerve-like pain and still has the visible signs which are what bother him more- he's a terribly vain man! Thanks for asking xx

Hiya Siren :hiya:

[Siren136]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Helloooooo!

I had shingles a few years ago - at age 41! Very stress related. I caught it early, thank goodness, but can still 'feel' the spot where the rash was as if it was still there. Usually you have the intense nerve pain before you get the rash, but of course I had to be different I had it on my back and feel very lucky as some people get it in their eyes and other places on their faces.

This reminds me - I need to go get the vaccination. I don't want it again!

[JackieClaire]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Siren136;1504968 wrote: I thought maybe they just laid you all down on your sides end to end and drove over 'the ladies' with some special cancer sensing tires. That's what it feels like, anyway. Maybe that's how they are so precise on the time, too.

That has actually made :H:H:H out loud.

Morning to You Siren and Mushypea.

Should tell you, Siren, Asda is our equivalant of Walmart. In fact I think Walmart own them.

[Wagoneer]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Morning all! Hope all the Mommies had a great day - mine was wonderful. Woke up too early in a panic for some reason. Oh yeah. Monday and I work with crazy clients. Oh well. All the girls are home now, eldest is home from college, middle is sick and will be home today with a bad cold, the little one slept with me....sideways on the bed with feet in my side, but I didn't mind the company Hope she wakes up healthy! Anyway, off to get ready for work. Hope everyone is well. Love Waggy

[JackieClaire]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Hewwo there Waggers.
Must away and get mammagrabbed. Shouldn't take long.

[Recluse]

Army thread Monday 13th May

sweetpea29;1504969 wrote: Ah Reccie- glad to hear your sleeping well/better Maybe the reduction has helped? Big well done to you btw on the tapering:l Ive never tried tapering, kinda know once i start there's no stopping, imagine it takes lots of will-power.

Dad is much better just the odd nerve-like pain and still has the visible signs which are what bother him more- he's a terribly vain man! Thanks for asking xx

Sorry, missed this earlier. Glad to hear your dad's better, sweetie. Our parents can be a worry to us at times, especially as they get older.

On the subject of tapering, I have the same problem as you (and probably most alcoholics do too) in that once I get started there's no stopping. What I did to begin with was to gradually increase the interval between emptying one bottle, sobering up and then going out and buying another bottle. At the beginning that interval was pretty well zero, so I increased it to a couple of hours, then four hours and so on so that the average amount consumed each day over the course of the week fell. There is will power required to postpone drinking for an extra hour or two, but it's somewhat less than the will power required to stop drinking once you've started. I couldn't do that.

Hi waggy and siren

[anon]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Wagoneer;1504977 wrote: Morning all! Hope all the Mommies had a great day - mine was wonderful. Woke up too early in a panic for some reason. Oh yeah. Monday and I work with crazy clients. Oh well. All the girls are home now, eldest is home from college, middle is sick and will be home today with a bad cold, the little one slept with me....sideways on the bed with feet in my side, but I didn't mind the company Hope she wakes up healthy! Anyway, off to get ready for work. Hope everyone is well. Love Waggy

Hi Waggy. We do not celebrate Mothering Sunday on the same day as US. Our day in Europe is earlier. Sounds like you had a nice day

Sorry to have been like a sleeping soldier in the army. Been really busy when I have not been asleep-- After this marathon with Arsey on Sunday I am going to take life much easier:H

[JackieClaire]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Well I'm back and feel a complete tool.:upset:

Got the appointment time right but the day wrong. It was 10th May. Rescheduled for 29th May @ 9.48am.

Didn't help that Mr JC asked if they couldn't just squeeze me in. I'll let him off as he knoweth not what he sayeth.

Off to sulk in the shed.

[JackieClaire]

Army thread Monday 13th May

Oops before I go sulk in the shed must give you a wave, our Whizzy. :hallo:

Rather jealous of you meeting, Runners. Luvverly bloke.

[Recluse]

Army thread Monday 13th May

JackieClaire;1505003 wrote: Well I'm back and feel a complete tool.:upset:

Got the appointment time right but the day wrong. It was 10th May. Rescheduled for 29th May @ 9.48am.

Didn't help that Mr JC asked if they couldn't just squeeze me in. I'll let him off as he knoweth not what he sayeth.

Off to sulk in the shed.

Oh Gawd! Never mind, at least you've got another appointment.

Laughing at what Mr JC said!

[pingu1997]

Army thread Monday 13th May

JackieClaire;1504943 wrote: Good morning Reccybear, Tippperooooo, Pinkles, Foxyloxy.

Any leftovers, Tips?

Can you give us a wee wave Mrs A, Pingu, Questeroo and them what have gone missing.

Even Mrs 'I never eat breakfast' JC might just have a little scrambled egg.

Off for a mammagrab later this morning. Not pleasant but has to be done.

I PMD you my lovely, not showing my pretty face around these parts until I am proper sorted out.....

[Recluse]

Army thread Monday 13th May

mollyka;1505064 wrote: Afternoon - just quick check in from howth - just about gettin through at work cos still quite sick but glad to get out of the house tbh - sorry not even reading back :-( hope ur all good!??

Hi molly...you don't sound very well or very happy. Don't be afraid to talk about it, but only if you want to. Maybe take yourself off to bed when you get home? :l

[tiptronic_ct]

Army thread Monday 13th May

:wavin:

Evening, folksies. Had leftovers for dinner. Already tucked up in bed - going to make it an early night.