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I don't give a hoot! The Night Owls thread

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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 19:46

So this thread is for those who can't sleep at night.
I'd like it to be a place of safety and peace for all of us (assuming others join me, otherwise I'm just talking to myself!Grin), so no judgement/name calling/etc please.
Welcome to our new tree!
I have (imaginary) snacks. Cake, crisps, chocolate etc. Who wants what?Smile

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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 19:47

@HerRoyalRisesAgain Here you go! Hi, Royal! How are you doing?

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/08/2021 19:49

Hello! Glad to have a new night owl thread. My nights are rather lonely at the minute and I end up listening to creepy stories and scaring myself silly Grin

Whingey · 06/08/2021 19:52

Ooo cakes and chocolate. I'm in

HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/08/2021 20:20

whingey and the best part is the cakes and chocolates are all calorie free Grin

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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 20:27

Yep, all food on this thread is calorie free and very healthy. Crisps/cake etc are made from natural ingredients so it's all very healthy!Grin

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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 20:32

Every night I tell myself that I'm having an early night....then spend hours down internet rabbit holes!
My brain seems to kick into gear around 9pm (helpful!)

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/08/2021 20:36

Same, but unfortunately for me my kids are all morning people! So I end up exhausted Hmm
My mum is also a morning person, and shes my carer and coming round tomorrow. She'll be here for 8.30 so ill have to be up and ready for then even though she has a key!

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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 20:45

@HerRoyalRisesAgain Yeah, I can imagine that is so difficult. Do you ever get a break where you can nap during the day? I can't relax enough to sleep much but occasionally I get a few minutes nap in the afternoon.

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/08/2021 20:54

Unfortunately not! The kids go to their dads on a Saturday afternoon but my mum is here then (she sleeps over on a saturday) so it would be rather rude of me just to doze off Grin

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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 21:33

I was looking at dogs for sale earlier. I can't have pets at the moment but that doesn't stop me thinking about it! The thing is, how do you choose which breed etc? If I went to see a litter of puppies/kittens, I'd have to bring them all home!Blush How would you choose?

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/08/2021 21:44

I would love a dog. Unfortunately I have many reasons I can't have 1.

  1. I like large dogs. I grew up with rottweilers and a German shepherd. I would love a Caucasian mastiff.
  2. No space
  3. I cant walk very far or at all without walking aids, so I couldn't exercise it
  4. I already have 3 cats and a mouse
Grin I originally only had 1 cat. Then I got another as a friend. Then I bought the mouse as a pet for me as I love them, and then we found out about this poor littke kitten who had been left in such bad condition he'd lost the eyesight in one eye due to an infection... so I couldn't leave him and he came to live with us too. And they're all indoor cats (we live very close to a motorway)
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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 22:22

Aw, I love cats too. I'm glad you took on the one with sight problems.
I'd be too scared of big dogs. GS scare me.Grin I love spaniels and terriers. Although I do admire Great Danes....I'd never fit one in my house!Grin
I'm sorry you're struggling to walk. Is your health getting any better?

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 06/08/2021 22:34

Unfortunately not. I have various disabilities, including ehlers danlos syndrome which means my joints dislocate at will which is always fun. I waved and popped my wrist out yesterday!
I also have 2 different types of arthritis.

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PainterInPeril · 06/08/2021 23:31

@HerRoyalRisesAgain Oh that sounds horrible to live with. Flowers I have a few conditions myself, M.E being one of them. It's so frustrating wanting to be active, and yet struggling to move around the house. People keep telling me to go for a little walk each day. They just don't get it. Are people sympathetic to your situation?

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 07/08/2021 08:19

I'm lucky that most people are sympathetic.
It must be horrid having ME. And "a littke walk each day" that's funny. Sometimes it's hard to even get out of bed so I imagine it's the same for you

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PainterInPeril · 07/08/2021 09:55

Yes, it is but I'm lucky it's not any worse than it is. Smile

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 07/08/2021 20:38

How are you feeling today?
I'm rather stressed out. Ex is going to lose his job because he got caught stealing from the till. What an idiot. Of course he's using this as an excuse not to see the kids "won't have enough money to feed them"
He only has them once a week, Saturday 2pm to Sunday 10am, so not even 24 hours. I'm furious with him.

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PainterInPeril · 07/08/2021 21:40

You're right to be upset with him. Why did he steal? It's a really good thing your children have one reliable parent. Shame he lets them down like this.
I'm feeling a bit anxious because a little bit of a tooth broke off this evening. I really don't want to see the dentist! I'm such a wuss!

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 07/08/2021 21:44

Oh no! Not good. But a dentist is the only one who can help unfortunately.

I dont know why he stole. He's an absolute idiot.

ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba · 07/08/2021 21:47

👋

HerRoyalRisesAgain · 07/08/2021 21:49

Hey zing Grin how are you?

Whingey · 07/08/2021 22:03

Heartbreaking to see all the puppies and kittens in petticoat lane market in 60s wanted them all

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PainterInPeril · 07/08/2021 22:12

Hi @Whingey, hi @ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba, CakeBearBiscuitBrew
@HerRoyalRisesAgain Do you think he's doing stupid things because he doesn't want to grow up or has he always lacked common sense?

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HerRoyalRisesAgain · 07/08/2021 22:16

Hes always lacked common sense. This is just the latest of his stupid antics.

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PainterInPeril · 07/08/2021 22:16

@Whingey Yes, poor little things. Markets are the wrong place for animals.

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