April Army Thread 2019

[JackieClaire]

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Morning,
Cried last night at the images coming from Paris. A place full of memories for me.........the oddest being to end my first marriage.........it was one of those make or break things...........it broke.
I was a bit wary when I went back many years later with Mr JC and the kids and now adore the place. We'll be there in October this year and we'll have a moment at Notre Dame.

[MENTION=22456]starty[/MENTION]..........another idea for the weeds............a flame thrower..........also handy for irritable neighbours or a quick BBQ.


Oh and tomorrow I get more vintage We're having a day out at Bamburgh, quick swing by Craster for some kippers for MIL & FIL and proper fish and chips.

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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Evening folks, busy boy I am and looking forward to the bank holiday weekend and the promised lovely weather, no prizes for guessing where I will spend part of it, except which part of the garden that will be.
I suppose one of the things I learned during my last long sober escape was to do some thing just for ourselves, something, anything that brings you some joy. I guess it is all part of attempting to gain some semblance of self respect, honoring your body as opposed to years spent abusing it and sticking our heads in the sand with regard to the damage we were doing to ourselves. Recognising self worth and nurturing our fragile well being back to the point where we can give it the chance to grow and be happy, free from the chains of self inflicted pain. Just my ramblings for this evening, nite all.

[IamMary]

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You have said it Starty and this is just my opinion but I feel most members here are of a certain vintage (not you Mary or RC)

RC is a decade younger than me I think! So my vintage may not be that attractive :single_eye:
I suspect that its not as common coming to this point in your life in your 20s or 30s. I know YS is in the thick of it, but a lot of us were still on the sliding slope in our 30s, still holding it together.

Great Post [MENTION=21798]Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)[/MENTION]; how are you doing so far??

[rustop59]

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Night Tabs and everyone else. Just finished baking, whoever’s up first wish our darling JC many happy returns !!

https://www.bettycrocker.co.uk/-/media/platform-images/betty-crocker/uk/recipes/chocolate-egg-filled-easter-nest-hero.ashx

[abcowboy]

[abcowboy]

And another home remedy for weed control, good old diesel fuel!

[starty]

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Many many happy returns of the day to our JC! Have a lovely day my friend!

Thanks for all the ideas for weeds. Project weed will start when I am back from hols. Where can I get a big bottle of white vinegar and large quantities of salt? Not the piddly things you get in supermarkets.

Last day in work today. I do have periods of worry that I have done the wrong thing cutting down my hours and I also have periods of gratitude that I have cut down. Why cant I just be totally happy about it all the time so that I KNOW I have done the right thing?

I re read a blog I used to have in 2007/2008 and I seemed a very different person then. Was very strange to read it and a bit disconcerting. I guess I had more energy in those days and even though times were tough I seemed to be able to put alot of energy into various things such as good writing and seeing the positive in difficult situations. I seem to have lost that somewhere. Wonder where I put it......

[rustop59]

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Good morning everyone and a very happy birthday JC, delighted to see AB stepped up to the mark with a fabulous cake. Hope you enjoyed your day out yesterday. You will get your mojo back Starty, be gentle on yourself.

Have to say I feel reenergized after completing my Marie Kondo, it has given me a great boost. Meeting two friends for a walk this morning. Have a great day everyone, especially the birthday girl.

[JackieClaire]

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Morning,
I've got to make this quick as the S&H's arriving any minute. I'm one very grateful alcoholic today.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the birthday wishes. I use my birthday as a sort of looking back over the last year and looking to the year to come. Sort of a personal New Year's Day.
I'll be back later.

[Jude58]

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Happy birthday JC! :balloons:

[Rusty]

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Happy Birthday, Jackie! I hope you have a lovely day!:heartbeat:

[paulywogg]

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Happy Birthday Jackie!! Waves to all of the Army,have a wonderful day

[NoraC]

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Happy, happy birthday to a very wonderful person.
Much love heading your way. :hug:

[satz123]

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happy birthday jackie !!!!!!
got yer on facebook but sure i'll get you again

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[satz123]

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re read a blog I used to have in 2007/2008 and I seemed a very different person then. Was very strange to read it and a bit disconcerting. I guess I had more energy in those days and even though times were tough I seemed to be able to put alot of energy into various things such as good writing and seeing the positive in difficult situations. I seem to have lost that somewhere. Wonder where I put it......

Ah Starty :hug: you are going through hormonal upheaval - be kind to yourself. Enjoy the simple things like your doggies, your home etc.
You are still the same person so don't beat yourself up over things that you feel need extra energy to do. Just a day at a time - gently & without fuss !