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Things you're doing in your life right now that would sound bonkers if you told anyone, but make sense to you....

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HundredsOfTinyWillies · 15/04/2026 11:06

I'm currently stalking a man in my neighbourhood because I love his dog. I've bumped into this man and his dog twice. I've started going out at the same-ish time and walking the same-ish route in the hopes of meeting him his dog

I have a whole imaginary world in my head where I'm a former supermodel now living a quiet life in the countryside. When I'm pottering around doing household chores, I pretend Louis Theroux is following me asking me probing questions about my tough childhood and stratospherically successful career.

I plan retirement every single day. I model different scenarios with different levels of income. I look at properties in retirement communities a lot. I'm 40.

I would never say these things out loud to another human because they make me sound absolutely bonkers. But there it is.
Tell me your weirdness that you could never verbalise...

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Slupeyisinteresting · 21/04/2026 07:42

UnctuousUnicorns · 16/04/2026 21:50

Some motorway services ask for your car keys before they give you the key to the shower. Can't remember if Tebay is one of them.

You could just get a random bunch of keys to hand over....

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 21/04/2026 07:47

Another lottery win planner. I have a long and growing list of people and charities I would be giving the majority of it away to.

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 21/04/2026 07:55

Ooooh now that's interesting!!

UnctuousUnicorns · 21/04/2026 09:35

Slupeyisinteresting · 21/04/2026 07:42

You could just get a random bunch of keys to hand over....

Good shout! 👍 They're good hot showers; I've used them in the past when we've overnighted there with our touring caravan - at the service area, not the caravan park, although we have spent a nice week there.

Bellaviolets · 21/04/2026 11:32

I must be a lot more selfish because my lottery win fantasies only involve things for me and my children! There'd be a select small people I'd give to - my parents, my in-laws, husbands siblings, partner and children (who are all wonderful. My own siblings are getting absolutely zero) and my best friend and her kids. Hadn't even considered anyone else over above this!

HundredsOfTinyWillies · 21/04/2026 15:39

maxslice · 21/04/2026 04:56

Do you sing silly made up songs to your dog? I do. My cats also.

Me and DH do a banging adaptation of "I Know Him So Well" for our dog called "We Love Her So Much"

DH is Barbara Dixon, I'm Elaine Page.

Its the dog's favourite song, sends her to sleep almost instantly.

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pothygh · 21/04/2026 15:51

@HundredsOfTinyWillies love the user name !

GrianGealach · 21/04/2026 15:56

HundredsOfTinyWillies · 21/04/2026 15:39

Me and DH do a banging adaptation of "I Know Him So Well" for our dog called "We Love Her So Much"

DH is Barbara Dixon, I'm Elaine Page.

Its the dog's favourite song, sends her to sleep almost instantly.

Barbara Dixon has the better part, though! Insist on a periodical swap to keep everyone on their toes!

Karistyleaftea · 21/04/2026 17:05

Gosh that reminds me that my DD and I used to duet Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion's "Tell him ."
"Tell him, tell him that the sun and moon rise in his eyes
reach out to him
and whisper words so soft and sweet .......
epic as there are so many opportunities for soaring vocals .
Alas, neither of us can sing in tune but it was so funny we always cracked up and could never finish it!

ShoopShoopBaDoop · 21/04/2026 17:53

I've been daydream all the time recently about opening a toast cafe - just toast with all various kinds of toppings (and mugs of tea to go with...of course).

I did tell sister about my little dream but she said it would never hit off so it'll remain a pie in the sky dream.

Flumpaphone · 21/04/2026 20:30

I serve up dinner as Head of NASA Mission Control

”Plates?”…..”Go”
”Chops?”….”Go”
”Sauce?”…”Go”
“Mash?”……”Go”
”Wine……….”Go”

I respond to myself.

DH and DS roll their eyes but they are used to me by now

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 23/04/2026 08:54

Nowvoyager99 · 20/04/2026 21:13

I’m assuming that, like me, nobody uses their favourite mugs for a hurried cup of tea? That’s for the reserve list, right?

Favourite mugs are saved for the leisurely cups of tea, whilst relaxing.

Oh, and I also have a favourite teaspoon.

I had a favourite fork. It disappeared one day and food has never been the same since.

happinesspersonified · 23/04/2026 20:57

I’ll be very sad if this thread fizzles out, I’ve loved it!

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 24/04/2026 13:43

happinesspersonified · 23/04/2026 20:57

I’ll be very sad if this thread fizzles out, I’ve loved it!

Me too!

EvieBB · 24/04/2026 20:33

DreamingOfGeneHunt · 24/04/2026 13:43

Me too!

Me three!

DreamingOfGeneHunt · Yesterday 08:53

I'm going mug hunting this morning. I fear I shall have to start lowering my standards.

AcrossthePond55 · Yesterday 15:33

Let's see:

I have a favourite lunch 'dish', it's a Winnie the Pooh 'sketchbook' pasta bowl given to me by DS2. Perfect size, weight, density with the original EH Shepard characters. I use it for pretty much anything I have for lunch.

I have a favourite spoon for my oatmeal and 2 favourite forks that I use depending on what I'm eating.

Mugs depend on my mood. But they are all light coloured or white inside. Can't abide a mug that's dark inside. Right now it's my Le Crueset in Shallot. The rest of my mugs don't get jealous, they know they'll each have their turn as favourite. Except one. It's black inside and out so sort of sits in the back of the cupboard, pining. I use it for water every so often.

HeadDeskHeadDesk · Yesterday 15:41

happinesspersonified · 23/04/2026 20:57

I’ll be very sad if this thread fizzles out, I’ve loved it!

Do they still do nominations for classics on MN? You could nominate it. It's in chat so it will disappear otherwise.

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