Februrary Army 2022

[IamMary]

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What an odd thing for a priest to say.
Isn't it mad the way we find out the most interesting thing about people at their funeral. I always leave thinking, I wish I knew them better..

Molly, it sounds worse in a few sentences, it's all grand really.
I'm still brewing something.. tests keep coming up neg. Did 3 today, I'm becoming obsessed :haha:

97, now there's a good age. Happy birthday MIL JC!

[mollyka]

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Morning!..don't go to funerals or stuff like that really...but remember being at a relatively elderly person...friend of my mum's..and the priest described her as 'lived well despite a troubled past' omg I was CINSUMED with curiosity ....felt he overstepped tbh

[JackieClaire]

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Morning,
[MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION].............meals on wheels...................delivering or receiving
Well that priest's spouting has just made my determination not to have a funeral. I'm having a direct cremation in my urn or jam jar (not bothered either way) and when Mr JC brings me home I've made him promise that there'll be a party with our friends. I don't want people who couldn't be bothered to see me when I'm alive.................fronting up when I'm dead doesn't appeal.

[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION].................you'll have to get revolving doors

I'm in for a jolly night..............Mr JC and the boys are out on pub crawl starting at 2:30pm. I will be in bed ignoring him when he gets in.........he can have pot noodle for his dinner......I'm at the stage when I just cannot listen to drunks.

[mollyka]

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Jolly alright....what bout the shed? Couldn't hack it...I'm utterly intolerant!!

[rustop59]

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Jolly alright....what bout the shed? Couldn't hack it...I'm utterly intolerant!!

Afternoon all

Think we all are at our age Molly. Pubs will be full today with the rugby. On the plus side very quiet in the woods so I’m not complaining.

Did meals on wheels for years. You meet great characters, some are a real inspiration as to how to live your life as you grow older. Hope MIL enjoyed her birthday JC.

Chauffering later as daughter is going out with her work group. No doubt I’ll be trying to avoid drunks falling around the place. Makes you thankful not to be one of them.

[satz123]

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Can't bear drunk talk - so insincere & bullshitty - course I was never like that :haha:
Thats' why it took years for my SIL to get used to not having our 'little chats' - mostly about her & her family. I used to listen to her for hours with the alcohol numbing the pain.

I'm sure I spoke shite too - but in later years I always kinda knew when I was rambling & took myself out of the situation.
And in latter years of course I was rarely 'drunk drunk' in company.

[mollyka]

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Can't bear drunk talk - so insincere & bullshitty - course I was never like that :haha:
Thats' why it took years for my SIL to get used to not having our 'little chats' - mostly about her & her family. I used to listen to her for hours with the alcohol numbing the pain.

I'm sure I spoke shite too - but in later years I always kinda knew when I was rambling & took myself out of the situation.
And in latter years of course I was rarely 'drunk drunk' in company.

Same here...I really don't think I was a maudlin drunk and like you...once I got past the stage of being a young one when it was acceptable to dance on tables I rarely if ever got drunk drunk in public....my main problem ironically was the period that I was trying to quit...I could go months without a drink but then 'acceptably ' drink on holiday or something but didn't know my limits...whereas back in the day my tolerance was really high...when I hadn't had a drink for weeks or months 2 glasses of wine would make me a bit blurry and/or go asleep....horrible times

[JackieClaire]

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He's home.............. a bit unsteady on his feet but not plastered. But there will snoring so loud tonight you'll be able to hear him over your way. I'll get my elbow sharpener out before I go to bed.

I'll not lie there's times I've had a great time getting drunk.............suffered the hangover as a badge of honour.

Fab conversation, ladies, but not only is he a little unsteady he's very chatty. More on the morrow.

[satz123]

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..I could go months without a drink but then 'acceptably ' drink on holiday or something but didn't know my limits...whereas back in the day my tolerance was really high...when I hadn't had a drink for weeks or months 2 glasses of wine would make me a bit blurry and/or go asleep....horrible times

Same here when I was happily off it from July to December 2012 - the year I'd decided I'd stop.
Australia holiday hit in December 2012 & I drank from Dublin airport to Dubai to Sydney & back :egad:
I was actually relieved to get home and not drink.
Mad carry on - I honestly thought it was not possible to go on a holiday without drinking.
On reflection anxiety of travel & 'performing' socially was the reason I thought I NEEDED to drink.
So I did it again in June the next year - same scenario.

Came home & that was the end of it. Thank feck .....

Yes truly horrible times indeed.

[satz123]

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He's home.............. a bit unsteady on his feet but not plastered. But there will snoring so loud tonight you'll be able to hear him over your way. I'll get my elbow sharpener out before I go to bed.
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Two words Jacks :






SPARE ROOM ( for him not you mind !)

[IamMary]

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I avoided getting plastered when out too, I was very careful about being 'outed'. My problem was home drinking, every night. Measuring, planning and scheming to have my uninterrupted glasses and bottles of wine. It was hard work!

I have covid now. Symptoms since Wednesday, so can escape next week. Mild, thankfully. Still ran today. A bit achy and a headcold. My buddy is floored.

Tell Mr JC to lower :sleeping:it, ffs, need my covid sleep..:sleeping:

[satz123]

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Morning all - off to earn a crust ! :llama:

[rustop59]

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Good morning everyone

Don’t work too hard Satz. Sorry you got covid Mary, it’s inevitable with young ones in the house but glad you are not too sick. Wrecked this morning, did a late night run and we have a little guest so I got up to her this morning. Tiny chihuahua puppy, terrified of everything and like all babies needs to be fed. She seems to be more comfortable with our dogs around.

Feet up now reading my book, it is a miserable morning so won’t be walking too far. Apart from that, nothing planned.

[JackieClaire]

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Morning,
[MENTION=22411]IamMary[/MENTION]...............you rest young lady. Army orders. My brother and his missus have had it and described it as a really rotten cold.

Mr. JC was remarkably quiet. Those Boots snoring strips work even on someone that's had a skinful. He was actually not that bad............mainly down to the pubs being jammed so it was a faff on getting another pint. He was home by 9pm.

I used to latch on to someone who was drunker than me when I was out. I got to the stage I was never sober..............I would drink morning, pass out drunk, wake up and start again. I was on an adult hamster wheel and I'll never forget the look of pity the bloke at the corner shop when I went to get the Sunday papers (it was also a mini-mart) asking for half a bottle of vodka at 7am. Mr JC was away.
Don't often think about but as long I remember that look I'll stay sober.

Another birthday........this time Mr. JC's mum........we're up to SIL's for cake and coffee at 2pm.

[JackieClaire]

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And its a year today since we adopted Mikey.:heartbeat: He's like the Queen today's his official birthday.