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Old 04-01-2013, 21:27
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You're thinking of "the other place" not "the other other place".

As for the former, what a bunch of big girl's blouses, they like to dish it out, but give as good as you get, they pout, flounce, and end up deleting your sh1t because they know it's real.

With you all the way.
It's all good KJ. You are cool.

At least here we are on a level playing field.
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Old 04-01-2013, 21:47
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Anyway, I'm going to put up some happy music for all you peeps.

Yet again, this is from Laurent Garnier. Listen to the last hour or so.

laurent garnier live @ Exit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOD605hYIQQ
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Old 04-01-2013, 23:02
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Ah, would that other other place be the Facebook place? 'Tis the only other other place where I hang out anyway

I will make a conscious effort to pop in more often this year - although I've been intending to cut down on my computer time, realistically it won't happen

Certainly wouldn't bother with any other forums again - funnily enough was having this chat with someone just the other night. Got way too badly burned by the last other place, and my faith in human nature was severely rocked. DS is, at least, consistent and comfy, like an old armchair
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Old 04-01-2013, 23:43
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My problem is that life has been so crap lately that I'm really aware I would be whinging all the time - not a great look for anyone! It's hard to keep posting when you want to hide- and to post personal distress - but I do check the thread a few times a day - it opens automatically when I log on. It does help to know normal life is going on when your own pause button is pressed......

I think if I check back in the past, Iggy once started me a Happy New Year mid way through cos he felt I needed one. So - here we go again - and hopefully it will be better. There's always someone worse off than us anyway........

And - I'm actually looking forward to the funeral later this month - well the last part - as a chance to catch up with the family from far away. Like Blanche Hunt from Corrie

Sorry if that sounds wrong.
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Old 05-01-2013, 00:02
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And - I'm actually looking forward to the funeral later this month - well the last part - as a chance to catch up with the family from far away. Like Blanche Hunt from Corrie

Sorry if that sounds wrong.
I think I know where you are coming from. At least it will be closure, hopefully, for you.
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Old 05-01-2013, 00:30
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((((((((((((((Amica)))))))))))))))) That was pretty much how I felt for most of last year, I'm determined to try to find something to be cheerful about now if it kills me

And no, it doesn't sound wrong, funerals are never the best times of our lives but they do have a tendency to get families together. I miss my mad auntie, who was so cheesed off with the family never getting together that she held parties three times a year so that we didn't only meet up at funerals. And yup, the last time we all got together... was at her funeral four years ago this weekend.

I'm sorry you have one to go to but I hope it's full of hugs and reunions.
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Old 05-01-2013, 00:30
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My problem is that life has been so crap lately that I'm really aware I would be whinging all the time - not a great look for anyone! It's hard to keep posting when you want to hide- and to post personal distress - but I do check the thread a few times a day - it opens automatically when I log on. It does help to know normal life is going on when your own pause button is pressed......

I think if I check back in the past, Iggy once started me a Happy New Year mid way through cos he felt I needed one. So - here we go again - and hopefully it will be better. There's always someone worse off than us anyway........

And - I'm actually looking forward to the funeral later this month - well the last part - as a chance to catch up with the family from far away. Like Blanche Hunt from Corrie

Sorry if that sounds wrong.
Excuse me missus but isn't that what the GOW thread is all about..........a right old grump or whinge? (hugs)

but right now I have nothing to whinge about (well apart from my mother but hey ho that isn't going to change any time soon) and my NY resolution is to visit more often so here I am

How about another sweepstake for master Twingle due 22nd of the month,,,,,,,,,,,Ye gads was it really 6 years ago we had one for Miss Twingle. and do you remember I was on here to all hours pissed as a fart the night before flying out to visit Boston to meet her....those were the days my friends I am sure there is a song in there

Bats. I wonder which is better a mother whose mind is gone or mind as sharp as a tack but the body has gone ? i am sure both have their plus and minus points

Anyway I am off to bed and will be back as Arnie said! KJ will no doubt be keeping tabs on me Sleep well lovely GOW (and KJ!!) Hugs
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Old 05-01-2013, 00:36
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My problem is that life has been so crap lately that I'm really aware I would be whinging all the time - not a great look for anyone! It's hard to keep posting when you want to hide- and to post personal distress - but I do check the thread a few times a day - it opens automatically when I log on. It does help to know normal life is going on when your own pause button is pressed......

I think if I check back in the past, Iggy once started me a Happy New Year mid way through cos he felt I needed one. So - here we go again - and hopefully it will be better. There's always someone worse off than us anyway........

And - I'm actually looking forward to the funeral later this month - well the last part - as a chance to catch up with the family from far away. Like Blanche Hunt from Corrie

Sorry if that sounds wrong.
Hey Amica - sorry to read that life is dealing you a hand full of crapola. Right from when I first started coming here I found that it helped me to focus on the good things in my life when I posted rather than on the upsetting stuff. Every so often to keep people in the loop I would update on what was happening, but in my daily posts I'd think of something silly that had happened and believe me plenty of silly stuff happens to me each day, and focus on that. While you can find something to smile about each day, you're winning. That's my thoughts anyway. However, we all need to bleuaarrrrggghhh every so often and it's sometimes good to have a bit of a vent here too, you're always guaranteed some good advice, support and the knowledge that out there in the ether there are people who genuinely care.

Enough of that .... far too sensible for a Saturday morning. I'm almost ashamed of myself .... but as usual, not quite as ashamed as I probably should be!

Nothing has happened today so far, I haven't really been up long enough for any adventures. I got woken up by the wicked witch of the North phoning me.... she's the gran of one of YoungPlum's school friends and she lives up the hill from us, hence the North as to me uphill is always North even when a compass tries to kid me otherwise I know that uphill is North Underneath it all she's a nice lady I think, but she's very VERY blunt in the way she speaks and sometimes it comes across as quite rude, but I think it's unintentional, so I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. I think she's a bit lonely too, probably because she pee'd off all her friends Anyway, the upshot is that YoungPlum is off out to play this afternoon, which leaves me at a loose end and probably with no excuse not to do things that need doing. I don't like doing things that need doing, they're rarely fun. So I'll probably read Much better plan! .... but then the guilt sets in .... pfffffft who am I kidding, I never feel guilty when I'm reading!

Right then, I'm off to make a cup of tea, feed Destructo and despatch YoungPlum to the shower .... she really is a little grub!
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:00
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Hey Amica - sorry to read that life is dealing you a hand full of crapola. Right from when I first started coming here I found that it helped me to focus on the good things in my life when I posted rather than on the upsetting stuff. Every so often to keep people in the loop I would update on what was happening, but in my daily posts I'd think of something silly that had happened and believe me plenty of silly stuff happens to me each day, and focus on that. While you can find something to smile about each day, you're winning. That's my thoughts anyway. However, we all need to bleuaarrrrggghhh every so often and it's sometimes good to have a bit of a vent here too, you're always guaranteed some good advice, support and the knowledge that out there in the ether there are people who genuinely care.

Enough of that .... far too sensible for a Saturday morning. I'm almost ashamed of myself .... but as usual, not quite as ashamed as I probably should be!

Nothing has happened today so far, I haven't really been up long enough for any adventures. I got woken up by the wicked witch of the North phoning me.... she's the gran of one of YoungPlum's school friends and she lives up the hill from us, hence the North as to me uphill is always North even when a compass tries to kid me otherwise I know that uphill is North Underneath it all she's a nice lady I think, but she's very VERY blunt in the way she speaks and sometimes it comes across as quite rude, but I think it's unintentional, so I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. I think she's a bit lonely too, probably because she pee'd off all her friends Anyway, the upshot is that YoungPlum is off out to play this afternoon, which leaves me at a loose end and probably with no excuse not to do things that need doing. I don't like doing things that need doing, they're rarely fun. So I'll probably read Much better plan! .... but then the guilt sets in .... pfffffft who am I kidding, I never feel guilty when I'm reading!

Right then, I'm off to make a cup of tea, feed Destructo and despatch YoungPlum to the shower .... she really is a little grub!
Oh Imaplum I have forgotten how much I miss your meanderings on life down under and little plum who is now young plum we never did manage to meet up in the flesh last time you were here...maybe one day eh!!!

KJ are you taking notes...........two postings in one day :
And tomorrow is another day and another day for Gow postage But only after I have seen Life of pi..........loved the book so hope the film doesn't disappoint. Good night my lovelies xx
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Old 05-01-2013, 01:19
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Oh Imaplum I have forgotten how much I miss your meanderings on life down under and little plum who is now young plum we never did manage to meet up in the flesh last time you were here...maybe one day eh!!!

KJ are you taking notes...........two postings in one day :
And tomorrow is another day and another day for Gow postage But only after I have seen Life of pi..........loved the book so hope the film doesn't disappoint. Good night my lovelies xx
I missed you too twinglette When I come back to UK for a visit which I can't see me ever being able to afford to do, but still I can dream, anyway, when I do come back I fully intend to meet up with as many GOW as I possibly can. No excuses will be accepted. I'm going to have tea and cake at Bettys too! I'll also doubtless be heading up to Glasgow anyway to catch up with family if they're still talking to me that is

KJ - I think you're lovely and I think it is good to rattle our cages a bit to remind us all that it's good to post here. I know that I tend to have lapses where I disappear for a while but I'm going to try to keep them to a minimum. You're stuck with me, you know that
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Old 05-01-2013, 11:21
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Thanks xx

Well, my boys and a friend were so late last night/ this morning and so drunk that it took them 5 minutes of giggling to open the door. This morning I had the mess from cheesy chip making to clean up but I doubt I'll hear anything else from them for the rest of the morning. Or possibly even afternoon. They didn't actually go out till almost the time we were getting home after the pubs shut when I was their age!

And am off out tonight for a meal with friends we missed over Christmas but I "need" a new frock so belated sales shopping I go. Will there be anything left? And will it fit? The cruise fairies altered most of my clothes at the end of last year......
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Old 05-01-2013, 12:10
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Thanks xx

Well, my boys and a friend were so late last night/ this morning and so drunk that it took them 5 minutes of giggling to open the door. This morning I had the mess from cheesy chip making to clean up but I doubt I'll hear anything else from them for the rest of the morning. Or possibly even afternoon. They didn't actually go out till almost the time we were getting home after the pubs shut when I was their age!

And am off out tonight for a meal with friends we missed over Christmas but I "need" a new frock so belated sales shopping I go. Will there be anything left? And will it fit? The cruise fairies altered most of my clothes at the end of last year......
Amica I so miss the nights when the kids were teenagers and they would make a mess and friends and rowdiness. Before you know it they have moved out and on and house is tidy and quiet but not the same .

I hope you get your sale dress and don't buy any bargains like me that are far too small and I know I will never get into them.......In fact I could say that is my whole wardobe and then I have nothing to wear!

Have a lovelyevening and hope you really let your hair down and enjoy it x
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Old 05-01-2013, 16:40
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So - I got a dress - but it wasn't in the sale

The shoes I got to go with it were
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Old 05-01-2013, 17:07
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So - I got a dress - but it wasn't in the sale

The shoes I got to go with it were
well done
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Old 05-01-2013, 22:16
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So - I got a dress - but it wasn't in the sale

The shoes I got to go with it were
Saving money rocks!
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Old 05-01-2013, 23:02
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Today I have mostly been watching subtitles. The Bridge and Borgen.
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Old 05-01-2013, 23:47
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This morning I have woken up feeling full of grrrrr and rarrrrrrr! Terrible night with inconsiderate rude argumentative tosspot teenage boys. Just going to phone my friend to see if she wants to deal with her son, whether to call his Nanna to deal with it (she's very scary ) or whether she wants me to deal with it! I want her to know the level of my ire before she decides as I'm not going to be diplomatic or tactful if I deal. I'm over it. I've tried being nice and polite but that doesn't work. Time for the mighty boot of Grrrrrarrrr! A legendary boot of days gone by used on recalcitrant youth Good news is that it comes in my size

Other than that, DestructoPup is being good apart from the mighty pit of darkness that leads to godknowswhere and YoungPlum is being herself.
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Old 06-01-2013, 00:48
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One daughter re-deposited back at digs.


She's coming home next weekend apparently though


And tomorrow... the boy returns to his. It's all go 'ere. And go there, and go there...


You tell 'em plummie, I sure as heck wouldn't argue with ya

Amica - result with dress and shoes. Hope you had a fab evening. The highlight of mine was getting home in time for CBB. Yup, I've stooped THAT low.
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Old 06-01-2013, 05:06
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Well I spoke to my friend and she opted to talk to her son, she said she would be diplomatic.... NOT! I am now getting looks that could kill and barbed snide remarks, not said to me, but clearly for my hearing. I went out for a few hours to leave the way clear for shittybritches to get rid of his mates and clear up a bit but that hasn't happened. I feel pretty unwelcome but at least it's only 10 days til his mum comes home. God it's going to be a long 10 days! It's just like being back at the old house.

The good thing about 2013 starting like this is that it leaves plenty of room for improvement!
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Old 06-01-2013, 08:27
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So - I got a dress - but it wasn't in the sale

The shoes I got to go with it were
Sorry Amica. Can't resist posting this.

Sugababes - Red Dress
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LPqkAyICO8
or
Sugababes-Red Dress LYRICS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfMREwDIsng
or
-Red Dress- Sugababes With Mutya (requested)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afbw6DNYPYA
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Old 06-01-2013, 10:43
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Good morning Imaplum you give them what for..........Trouble with being MIA for yonks I don't know what teenagers you are referring to and where mother has gone etc etc

Just had a response from daily text to daughter so she still here and her son has decided not to enter the real world yet.

Saw life of Pi yest good film but a bit long but having read the book can't see how they could shorten it. Got ticks for Les Mis next Friday...........hankies on shoppinglist check!!

My new relationship has hit a major hurdle........He is in favour of scottish devolution And he thinks the bloody knob head in charge of Scottish parliament at moment is wonderful whereas I think he is full of bullsh$t. This could be an interesting union Oh well at least he doesn't think women haven't a right to a thought of their own so that is something

Have a good day all . Off to cook, clean, wash and shop........such a rock and roll life eh!
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Old 06-01-2013, 12:58
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Fab night and I managed to stay on my new heels - the highest I've ever had - result.

Now I need to get through today - cleaning etc - pack eldest back off to uni ( and gut his room afterwards ) and prepare myself for work.

Gonna be hell getting up so early

Twing - I know relatively little about Scottish politics but debate is healthy and it would be boring if you agreed all the time.

jra - it was blue - but there were matching suede shoes
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Old 06-01-2013, 14:27
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We want pictures Amica

In the midst of packing up a tearful son here. Have come to hide in my office as I am also tearful and don't want him to see. God, what am I like??????
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Old 06-01-2013, 14:32
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It's time for the DestructoPup nuclear option methinks. Train him to leave stealth jobbies where undesirables congregate at night. .
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Old 06-01-2013, 14:37
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It's time for the DestructoPup nuclear option methinks. Train him to leave stealth jobbies where undesirables congregate at night. .
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
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