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To think that middle aged women are really a bit pointless?

849 replies

Hullygully · 21/10/2011 12:06

What is the point of them?

Really?

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Hullygully · 21/10/2011 15:03

We shall have to give serious thought to just who is admitted to HRT Island and who is shoved over board en route

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TheVermiciousKnid · 21/10/2011 15:05

Indeed. I think we should ban all of them for not being middle aged enough.

Bledkr · 21/10/2011 15:08

Neck to ankle control pants?? Giving endless amounts of money to grown up dc's who seem to still manage to go out drinking but can eat or pay their bills??

SuePurblybiltFromBitsofCorpses · 21/10/2011 15:12

You could flounce to the other thread. But don't - at the moment they seem to think we're all young. Let them, do. I feel all spritely.

Hullygully · 21/10/2011 15:20

They'll all be sorry.

Where were we going again?

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TheVermiciousKnid · 21/10/2011 15:22

I can't quite remember. Hold on, I'll just check my list.

SuePurblybiltFromBitsofCorpses · 21/10/2011 15:23

You need MA Sat Nav. With a Cath Kidston cover, voiced by Victoria Wood.

agedknees · 21/10/2011 15:25

I am the invisible woman - but only since I have become middle aged.

Hullygully · 21/10/2011 15:26

Did we bring the thermos? It's a bit nippy.

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SuePurblybiltFromBitsofCorpses · 21/10/2011 15:27

I've got a thermos with me. Not paying cafe prices.

Proudnscary · 21/10/2011 15:28

Hully, I see the error of my ways. I feel partially responsible for this sorry mess. Now all is lost. Anarchy indeed. Middle aged anarchy

agedknees · 21/10/2011 15:28

Have you all brought your spare tena pads?

Proudnscary · 21/10/2011 15:29

I'm coming! I can be trusted! I've chaaaaaaaaannnnngeedd...!

TheVermiciousKnid · 21/10/2011 15:30

Hmm, what do you think, Hully. Shall we be nice (in a middle aged sort of way) and give them a second chance?

Hullygully · 21/10/2011 15:32

Welll

Have they got their Millets jackets against the icy breeze?

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SuePurblybiltFromBitsofCorpses · 21/10/2011 15:37

Cotton Traders 30% off - shop soiled.

Hullygully · 21/10/2011 15:39

That sounds good, Sue. I've got a pair of those canvasy trousers where the bottom half unzips, just in case the sun comes forth.

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Pagwatch · 21/10/2011 15:41

Proper tills in shops. Where you chat with the lady as she beeps your shopping and asks you if you have a bag and need help packing.

They will be gone soon

SuePurblybiltFromBitsofCorpses · 21/10/2011 15:41

Mine roll up with little velcro bits to hold them at a flattering mid-calf. So handy

DrMunkenstein · 21/10/2011 15:42

Bumper packs of floral notelets?
Bmper pack of notelets with kittens on them?

DrMunkenstein · 21/10/2011 15:43

I apologise for my second spelling on bumper Blush

Hullygully · 21/10/2011 15:44

I always chat to the ladies on the tills in Sainos. I win their trust and sympathy and get them to tell me their woes and how many items they have to get through per minute without the manager telling them to hurry up and why the manager is a spotty 17 yr old git and why Sainos stinks. Then I tell them I work for Head Office.

That's a bit mean, isn't it?

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DrMunkenstein · 21/10/2011 15:44

Of, not on.

I give up.

Wine o clock?

SuePurblybiltFromBitsofCorpses · 21/10/2011 15:45

I have notelets with cups of tea on them. Actual arty shots of brown tea in a cup

Hullygully · 21/10/2011 15:45

It's sherry round here. A nice schooner. With some salted peanuts.

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