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Squeakydogtoy · 24/01/2026 19:29

Well, just that really.

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noonames · 25/01/2026 12:53

Goatymum · 24/01/2026 22:11

So sorry to hear about your cat. Ours is 13 with chronic kidney disease - she’s had it for over 3 years and it’s managed with diet, but I can’t see her lasting more than another 18 months. The vet says she’s doing well but he also said his lasted 5 years after diagnosis and he’s a vet ffs!
I am absolutely dreading it, I will miss her a lot, but more for the (adult) DC as she’s been with us since they were 9 and 11 respectively.

Oh thank you - I hope yours carries on for a good while yet. It’s amazing how they come to mean so much just from quietly witnessing years of our lives. Make the most of every day! 🐱

Boudy · 24/01/2026 23:28

Goodnight @Squeakydogtoy I agree.. Night all.

Squeakydogtoy · 24/01/2026 23:26

I'm going to bed.

Thank you all for keeping me company tonight.

We should do it again some time

Night night

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Squeakydogtoy · 24/01/2026 23:25

chipsticksmammy · 24/01/2026 23:19

@Squeakydogtoy It’s a new series on Amazon prime with Sophie Turner. It’s great and I’m on episode 5 already.

Yes, I found it, and I'm 2 episodes in already.

Liking it so far

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Boudy · 24/01/2026 23:20

@namestevalian I really enjoyed The Family Stone. Diane Keaton is the mum
*edit to say there is some sadness/ poignancy in it but also amusing.

chipsticksmammy · 24/01/2026 23:19

@Squeakydogtoy It’s a new series on Amazon prime with Sophie Turner. It’s great and I’m on episode 5 already.

AnonAnonmystery · 24/01/2026 23:07

namestevalian · 24/01/2026 22:50

Has anyone got any nice movie recommendations to distract from the state of the world 😭😭😭

Nancy myers esque vibes

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope everyone has a lovely Sunday ahead - hoping the rain clears here

I do like watching “ crazy Stupid love” older film
but right mix of story and comedy.

namestevalian · 24/01/2026 22:50

Has anyone got any nice movie recommendations to distract from the state of the world 😭😭😭

Nancy myers esque vibes

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope everyone has a lovely Sunday ahead - hoping the rain clears here

Squeakydogtoy · 24/01/2026 22:47

weegiemum · 24/01/2026 22:32

I’m in hospital, have been for a week. They’ve figured out what’s wrong but I’m going to need LOTS of physiotherapy to rebuild my muscle mass and a new medication I’ll have every 3 weeks.
got to stay here though until I can walk safely with a zimmer and I just can’t do it right now. Terrified I’ll still be stuck here next weekend. Dd2 is moving into her first flat that she and her boyfriend have bought in 3 weeks and I’m not going to make it up to the 2nd floor to see it Sad

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time ☹️

Sending hugs 🤗

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mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 22:45

so sorry for your loss @noonames 💐 xx

mumofoneAloneandwell · 24/01/2026 22:44

Cally62 · 24/01/2026 21:41

Sausage (chocolate)
and Cassie (black)

What cuties 🥰

Boudy · 24/01/2026 22:37

So sorry @weegiemum and easy for me to say ..but..take each day..steadily.

weegiemum · 24/01/2026 22:32

I’m in hospital, have been for a week. They’ve figured out what’s wrong but I’m going to need LOTS of physiotherapy to rebuild my muscle mass and a new medication I’ll have every 3 weeks.
got to stay here though until I can walk safely with a zimmer and I just can’t do it right now. Terrified I’ll still be stuck here next weekend. Dd2 is moving into her first flat that she and her boyfriend have bought in 3 weeks and I’m not going to make it up to the 2nd floor to see it Sad

Foronenightonlytonight · 24/01/2026 22:11

@FunnyOrca chilli , rice n some cheeky tortilla crisps. Warming and wholesome. Now cheeky cheese nibbles, some delish smoked Dorset red!

Boudy · 24/01/2026 22:11

Tomorrow..will see how we go. I have a few health issues so depends how I am re cooking,baking. Hopefully we will all relax No one has plans to go anywhere which is great! I will prob google Steal tomoz as am intrigued. I have watched a few episodes of Patience bit am not sure if I will continue with it.

Goatymum · 24/01/2026 22:11

noonames · 24/01/2026 21:14

I’m sitting up in bed with a cat stretched out along my legs and a dog snoring on her bed in the corner, watching Blackshore on the iPlayer. Lisa Dwan is so good. Been a funny few days as our other cat died this week and it has really knocked me for six, quite surprised as he much preferred DH and hadn’t bothered with me at all for a while. He was very old though and there are memories of him all over the house. And I had to tell the DC, which was awful because they loved him so much and he saw them through their entire childhoods. In desperation this evening I talked (? Corresponded?) with ChatGPT and that was actually quite helpful, I feel a bit calmer now. I hope I can take a few moments to be sad tomorrow instead of the grief just absolutely flooring me all the time. At some point I am going to have to be able to leave the house and manage a day at work without crying 😬

Anyway - we had chilli for dinner with some guacamole and a jacket potato. Just the two of us as DS is working tonight and DD away at uni. I’ll finish this episode and then probably go to sleep, I’m exhausted.

So sorry to hear about your cat. Ours is 13 with chronic kidney disease - she’s had it for over 3 years and it’s managed with diet, but I can’t see her lasting more than another 18 months. The vet says she’s doing well but he also said his lasted 5 years after diagnosis and he’s a vet ffs!
I am absolutely dreading it, I will miss her a lot, but more for the (adult) DC as she’s been with us since they were 9 and 11 respectively.

Squeakydogtoy · 24/01/2026 22:11

@Foronenightonlytonight

Going to have a Sunday stroll through the park that I live close too, then probably tackle the laundry, and maybe read my book.

Go for the decorating, there is some lovely wallpaper about. Id rather wallpaper my living room, but I just haven't got the patience to do it!!

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Boudy · 24/01/2026 22:07

@FunnyOrca Grub wise here. 2 had chicken with pepper,spices n basmatic rice and 2 had Tofu with pepper,spices and rice. Then I ate a doughnut and 2 mini muffins hehe

Foronenightonlytonight · 24/01/2026 22:06

@Squeakydogtoy kids sport am, then nowt till a roast, got to try to get out to tackle some garden I think, but I enjoy that , except weather looks to be foul!! What are your plans? Might just do craft with the DC and ignore the mess! Am now pondering wallpaper for my chimney breast now I've seen the examples on here!! #inspired!

Goatymum · 24/01/2026 22:04

FunnyOrca · 24/01/2026 20:05

What did everyone have for dinner? My husband is out so I had a nibble of just about everything in the house 😂

Pasta here too!

shellyleppard · 24/01/2026 22:00

@Stripesandblue enjoy the cuddles x they soon grow up x if I hug my son now my face is on a level with his armpit 🤣🤣

shellyleppard · 24/01/2026 21:58

@LemaxObsessive are you okay hun? Here if you want to talk x

CarrieMoonbeams · 24/01/2026 21:58

BeagleSkunk · 24/01/2026 21:39

Hi Carrie,

I’m trying to persuade my DP to move to Scotland at the moment. Your day sounds exactly like what I’d love ours to be. 🙂

Do it! We're a friendly bunch 🤗.

@Squeakydogtoy , it is terrific being retired (although it does have the downside of being old!)

I'm loving the cat photos. We lost our last little cat a year ago, he was an old boy too but it doesn't matter how long we have them does it, it's never long enough. I still can't bring myself to look at photos of him just yet.

Sorry for those who've not been well, and well done to those of you who've been productive!

I'll look out for the Dolly P programme, she's amazing isn't she, what a life she's had.

Stripesandblue · 24/01/2026 21:57

Evening. Sat on the settee with my just turned 10 month old asleep on me, eating a bag of chocolate. I should probably put him in his bed in a bit but currently enjoying sleepy cuddles and remembering that exactly this time 10 months ago I was attempting to change his nappy for the first time. Feel like we've come such a long way since that first night 😁

Squeakydogtoy · 24/01/2026 21:57

Foronenightonlytonight · 24/01/2026 21:52

Evening! In for the chat if that's ok? Chilling with mulled wine and cheese, fire lit. Had a nice day out country park with kids n OH, bacon butties. For wallpaper, I prefer the darker one on the right of the flower choices, and the middle top of the cream choices. I like both paint choices OP, go as daring as you can I reckon!! Looking forward to another good sleep hopefully tonight as catching up from DC being ill in the week. I am crap at TV watching, hence MN and chill!! (Is that a thing!?!?) Might scroll vinted for bargain coats.

Of course it's ok to join! More the merrier.

Sounds like you've had a lovely day, what you doing tomorrow?

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