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Something old, something new, something BlueStocking

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ErrolTheDragon · 27/08/2021 18:14

... no borrowed thread title this time, but a welcome to friends old and new.

The old pub was thataway

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4280319-still-blue-still-stocking-the-bluestocking-remains-open-in-2021

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DetroitNeedsADog · 31/12/2021 17:52

Happy almost new year from out here...x

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ErrolTheDragon · 31/12/2021 15:18

Ah good, I was hoping someone would drop in today. I'm not sure I'll make it through till midnight, we were up early for DH to drive DD back to where she lives which is a >400 mile round trip - they left at 5am to avoid traffic, he got back home before 1pm, unsurprisingly knackered.

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EarthStoodHardAsPrion · 31/12/2021 15:11

I shall give the mojitos to the camels instead 🐫 🐪

Seeing in the New Year will be better with the women of Mumsnet.

Good cheer to you all.

🥂 🍾

highame · 31/12/2021 14:53

Just leaving a note on the bar
'do not give Camila Mojitos. There are consequences'

Have a great New Years Eve Glitterball

TheWeeDonkey · 25/12/2021 14:01

Merry Christmas to all you wonderful women, goats and assorted livestock. 🍸

Thelnebriati · 25/12/2021 13:15

Merry Christmas posters and lurkers Xmas Smile

🎄"nolite te bastardes carborundorum"🎄

prudencepuffin · 25/12/2021 12:54

Errol - I dont think the cat is a-mewsed. Sorry!!!! We may need some sticking plasters later. Enjoy your elderflower liqueur.

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ErrolTheDragon · 25/12/2021 11:45

For newcomers, I should point out that the Bluestocking livestock collection began with a goat.Grin

The cat is looking offended... having recently shoved several sprigs of rosemary up a chicken's arse, I shudder to think what 'sprucing the cat' entails. ConfusedShock(I've got sticking plasters and antiseptics back here if you need them, prudencepuffin)

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MrsOvertonsWindow · 25/12/2021 10:17

Happy Christmas to all the wonderful women on here - goats, vipers and all Xmas Smile

prudencepuffin · 25/12/2021 10:09

Festive greetings to all you women who have made me smile and made me think, this year. I have spruced the cat and given hot chocolate to the camel. Onwards and upwards for 2022.

Waitwhat23 · 25/12/2021 09:51

Merry Christmas to all you amazing women Xmas Smile

Funnylittlefloozie · 25/12/2021 09:41

I haven't found my way here before, but I am wandering around on my own today and it is BRILLIANT. My partner is working until 5pm, so I am having a very leisurely day of preparing Christmas dinner at a slow pace. DD worked until 2am, so not expecting her to surface until lunchtime.

Merry Christmas to you, Errol and all the other regulars here!

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ErrolTheDragon · 25/12/2021 08:51

I was woken by the dog at about 8:30.
Merry Christmas everyone!

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FannyCann · 25/12/2021 08:07

I'll have a coffee and croissant in the corner please. I've gone past the age of children waking us up at 4am, now I'm being told not to make a noise as everyone is sleeping! Happy Christmas everyone BrewWineXmas WinkStar🎄

FannyCann · 25/12/2021 08:03

Hello Detroit. So glad you are warm and safe. I hope you have a nice day and raise a glass to absent friends.

TofuDelights · 25/12/2021 07:42

You too Detroit, and I hope you've got something nice to unwrap today, or something else to look forward to. Maybe Santa has got you some new socks!

Take care and Merry Christmas to all 🎄🎅

DetroitNeedsADog · 25/12/2021 03:22

Hello tofu, nice to see you. Sorry to hear of your loss. Merry Christmas, sweetie

Slothtoes · 25/12/2021 01:45

Merry Christmas one and all!Xmas Smile

TofuDelights · 25/12/2021 01:03

Hello Detroit, I always think of you when the Bluestocking thread pops up, and wonder how you're getting on. Sorry to hear about your friend. Is there a nice way you can remember them this Christmas, maybe play some of their favourite music or something? I'll raise a glass too, as I've just lost a dear family friend in the last couple of days. It'll just be a glass of water for now as I'm off to bed.

Take care of yourself, and hope you are able to enjoy your first Christmas in your lovely safe and cosy home. Flowers🎄

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ErrolTheDragon · 25/12/2021 00:25
Thanks Your friend wouldn't begrudge you being safe and comfortable. We alway make a toast at Christmas 'to absent friends' so I'll raise my teacup with you to do that.Brew

(Not sure where everyone else is - some of course have kids and will be doing surreptitious stocking stuffing about now!)

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DetroitNeedsADog · 25/12/2021 00:16

Hello! Happy holidays everyone...this is a tough one for me. I lost my oldest friend who was still on the streets, a few months back. Too many missing people. I feel very guilty bring safe and warm

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ErrolTheDragon · 24/12/2021 20:06

Is everyone too busy IRL to drop in here? Well, I suppose that's good!Grin

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ErrolTheDragon · 24/12/2021 16:34

Ooh, that sounds delicious. I was wondering how to do a cocktail with the suffragette colours which wasn't a lurid, weird tasting set of layers. Even at this time of year I'm sure we've got some purple and white violas in the pub garden, and suitable edible foliage.
And this being the Bluestocking (its the refreshments analog of the room of requirement, with added livestock), despite me unaccountably never having heard of elderflower liqueur before, lo and behold there's a supply back here with the gin and vermouth.

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Waitwhat23 · 24/12/2021 13:54

How about some suffragette cocktails? www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/4813/suffragette

TheWeeDonkey · 24/12/2021 11:11

Tomorrow we'll be drinking Golden Snitches which is basically a Bellini heavy on the Prosecco, the juice is just for colouring. No socks.