July Army Manoeuvres

[stirly-girly]

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Went to Brac Island in Croatia - it was utterly magical... came back Friday and went straight down to Kerry where Jilly and Owen are renting a house for a couple of weeks - only back a couple of hours ago - bollixed!!!!

Good to see you back Molly!! I was about to ask Jackie if she had any news! I've seen video adverts of Croatia and it does look magical. Glad you enjoyed it and I'm sure you enjoyed spending time with Jilly and family. You can come visit me if you want - we've had the most gorgeous weather today - warm but with a cool breeze that turned into a lovely summer rain just a while ago. Delightful. Oh, and I've got extra space to put people up in my new apartment!

[mollyka]

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Good to see you back Molly!! I was about to ask Jackie if she had any news! I've seen video adverts of Croatia and it does look magical. Glad you enjoyed it and I'm sure you enjoyed spending time with Jilly and family. You can come visit me if you want - we've had the most gorgeous weatheHr today - warm but with a cool breeze that turned into a lovely summer rain just a while ago. Delightful. Oh, and I've got extra space to put people up in my new apartment!

Hi Stirls - jeez I always thought you had like 40 degrees in Athens in the summer - that sounds alright! may take you up on it!!! So glad you've moved along happily - such a wise brave move.... Is Mr Stirly happy too do you know or is he lonely ?

[stirly-girly]

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Hi Stirls - jeez I always thought you had like 40 degrees in Athens in the summer - that sounds alright! may take you up on it!!! So glad you've moved along happily - such a wise brave move.... Is Mr Stirly happy too do you know or is he lonely ?

This year is an exception, weather-wise, Molls. We had two weeks of clouds and rain in June as Satzy can attest to - she was on holidays here in Greece during our unusual weather.

Don't know about Mr. Stirly - we don't see much of each other. We we both very unhappy and lonely together and I always thought that it is much worse than to be unhappy and lonely when you live alone. He has a circle of friends in the town he lives in and he is now free to pursue new aquaintances and that would mean lady friends/companions as well. Why not? Life isn't over until it's over. My Mom and her companion met when she was 77 and he 75. They are like little old love-birds - both tremendously happy and content. So, life is what you make it in my books. Mr. Stirly has always been sort of a sit home and sulk person as opposed to me so I can't really know if this move will change that or not. I truly hope it does. Everyone deserves to be, if not happy, at least content with the life they lead. I know that I now look forward to coming home every day after work whereas when I lived with him I would stay at the store until all hours. No kind of life, that, for either of us.

[mollyka]

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This year is an exception, weather-wise, Molls. We had two weeks of clouds and rain in June as Satzy can attest to - she was on holidays here in Greece during our unusual weather.

Don't know about Mr. Stirly - we don't see much of each other. We we both very unhappy and lonely together and I always thought that it is much worse than to be unhappy and lonely when you live alone. He has a circle of friends in the town he lives in and he is now free to pursue new aquaintances and that would mean lady friends/companions as well. Why not? Life isn't over until it's over. My Mom and her companion met when she was 77 and he 75. They are like little old love-birds - both tremendously happy and content. So, life is what you make it in my books. Mr. Stirly has always been sort of a sit home and sulk person as opposed to me so I can't really know if this move will change that or not. I truly hope it does. Everyone deserves to be, if not happy, at least content with the life they lead. I know that I now look forward to coming home every day after work whereas when I lived with him I would stay at the store until all hours. No kind of life, that, for either of us.

Terrible to be trapped like that - felt like that for a good few years in the middle of my marriage - but we came through at the other end PTL!!! good for you anyway!!
Now must go and be a domestic goddess - need to find a take-out menu ;-) talk later and it's good to be back xx

[JackieClaire]

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Croatia, Croatia!!!! and you didn't take me. A defo on my wish list and Athens I'm ever such a good house guest, Stirly. ........honest.

Yep its defo been manky. Our Jenny got the sharp side of my tongue today.......just because she was nearest, poor lass.

There's nothing lonelier than being in a crap relationship. I know its way over 30 years ago since I left my first marriage but still remember the feeling of sitting on the bus home hoping it would explode before my stop.

Had to order most of the supps from up the Amazon.........had a wee trip up to the Boots the Chemist and could buy sunglasses for the dog, hair dyes in 200 different colours or earrings but asking for soluble potassium just brought blank looks. And there was this woman who just plonked her manky bare foot on the counter and asked the pharmacist if there was anything they could do.

[mollyka]

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there you are! Boots are rubbish - No 7 make-up is the only thing I buy in there
yeah - I had the holiday all booked an all without realising we were achully going to an island - we didn't arrive into Split until 11.30 and the last ferry went at midnight -- jaysus I was willing Aer Lingus across the miles.. we made it tho - lost my phone in the taxi coming home and they are posting it back - they are the loveliest nationality - they really truly are

have you had to miss work with all this hullaballoo? I'm back tomorrow - poxy shite!

[JackieClaire]

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Yep....... Got these horse sized anti-biotics to take for two weeks. Have to give my boss a call tomorrow.

My Aunt's away next week to Boston flying with Aer Lingus here to Dublin then out to the USA. She just couldn't face Heathrow anymore. She flew from Edinburgh last year and the staff bent over backwards for her as a solo passenger.

Boots No 7 mascara.....cannot beat it.

[IamMary]

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Evening,
Glad the patients are improving. Dont know if you like bananas [MENTION=7008]JackieClaire[/MENTION], I am a fan. We chop them and freeze them when they are over ripe. Then Blitz them from frozen (until really creamy). Makes a great base for smoothies or throw it back into the freezer for a couple of hours for a 'potassium rich v healthy' ice cream. Even better with chocolate sauce.

Another vote for unraveling Oliver.
And a vote for Sainthood for Satz.. Often wonder how I'll cope with a major shit, I suppose young Satz is cementing your decision. Hard to watch for you all..

Holiday sounds fantastic Molly - good luck in work tomorrow.:cuss:

Party was grand. Usual 'ah you'll have a small one'.. Said Im grand for now, then they forgot all about me. Pissed people are boring. We had coffee with the running group this morning and it was great craic!

[IamMary]

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A quick congrats [MENTION=11158]stirly-girly[/MENTION], brilliant achievement!!

[starty]

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Morning all!

Stirly huge congrats on your 1000 days! What an achievement!

So cannot be arsed today. Not sleeping well in the heat and it is doing me nut in. I do love the warm weather but 24 is about the max I enjoy. Not these 28 to 30s. In work for 4 days then off until the following Weds.

Hope all are feeling better today and those who are off to work have a good un xx

[rustop59]

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Good morning Starty and all to come. Congratulations Stirly, massive achievement. Love this weather but have been lucky enough to get full nights sleep. Another full week at work and then back to my two days next week. Hope the patients continue to improve. Oh and welcome back Molly, great to see you back.

[stirly-girly]

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Good morning Troopers and wishing you all a great, sober week!!

Well we have had such lovely surprises over the past couple of days. First Cinders comes back to post, then Molls gets back from her hollingdays and damn if Bridge from the Undies Thread didn't stop by and post on Jackie's 9-year thread! Just so great to see everyone!

Thanks to all of you for your congrats on 1000 days. It really is a big milestone and one I couldn't wait to get to! Next one is 3 years coming up in October. inkele:

Have a great day - make it the best you can.

Haha, just remembered Tawny's spray for people she didn't much take to - unembuggerance - is that what she called it? God she was a brilliant poster. I do miss her amazing wit and wisdom!!! Do hope she is well...

[satz123]

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Sounds Fab Molls - PM me accommodation recommendations
Looking MAYBE for somewhere different for September - seeing as Greece was a washout this year.....

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Hells Bells, Stirly 1000 days. All hail! God I hope I see those sorts of numbers again. Is there anything special going on as a treat for it?
Thanks for the little reminder on the other thread re: self care. So easy to forget. I won't hijack Jackie's none year thread any more than I have. Forgetting my etiquette here.
Really good to see some old names still here.
PS: It was Embuggerance Begone - in spray, roll-on and purse pack

[mollyka]

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flying to work - in early today - bugerrances is another scent this morn -- congrats on the 1000 - didn't read enough back for that Stirly - now must friggin fly - agree bout temps Starts - working in 30+ shouldn't be allowed - huge windows behind me with the sun blazing in - just not right!!! laters gaters xx