Am I the only parent who does not go out drinking?

[Matildathebrave]

Or am I really boring? Every month or so there are mum's nights out and they get absolutely hammered. I mean they will start off with several shots before going on to the first pub, be out until the early hours then vomit several times.

Now, I did all of the above in my teenage years and early twenties and couldn't think of anything worse now.

I would feel bad on the kids coming home in such a state. I am starting to look like the boring mum who doesn't like a good time.

Is it just me?

The aquarium is where the lifeboats used to be, non? I remember big burly men pushing the lifeboat down the road and huffing cars out of the way as small children drowned in a sea of 4 eyed fish.

Why have I not drunk booze? I was born better. Honestly? There is no answer to that question. I've never bungee jumped either. Or eaten peanut butter. Or read Heat magazine. Or worn make up (up off the floor Gerrof, I know it's shocking). I just haven't found myself doing it.

im stil an old clubber,hang overs are defo worse but im also very good at selecting the approptiate drugs to deal with it and hiding it from my mum and dh,dc's dont notice,i only vomit when they arent looking

My MIL is a social worker. I'm winning frankly.

You have never worn make up? Lawks a mercy.

YY, aquarium is at the very end of the harbour.

Near the public toilets and the mound with the chapel on it.

No to make up. Can't polish a turd as my foul-mouthed Grandad used to say before we realised he was way past middle-aged, ridiculously pointless and therefore stopped listening to anything he said.

Showy if you could bungee jump whilst applying lippie and drinking vodka, that'd be quite a day for you.

Millions of people can enjoy themselves without getting drunk. Yes we all do it now and again when we're young - but it is tragic at 40+ - There's nothing more boring than a drunk twit who thinks she's the life and soul of the party- trust me on that one.

Bungee jumping causes torn breast tissue. I am not leaping off a bridge with a bunch of hyper Kiwis cheering me on as my right nork flies off and maims a passing a child. You can't make me do it.

My bf drinks vodka. It thins her mascara rather. I have to pour her into a bag and carry her home.

I can think of ten things more boring, Ry. Betcha I could.
Five anyway.

Drinking at 40 is tragic? More or less tragic than the effects of the Khmer Rouge on Cambodia? Just for comparative value.

I have always thought that about bungee jumping Shows.

at show. You don't wear make up because you look about 16. You wait and see what happens when the wizened pixies catch up with you, then you will applying it with a trowel.

Ilfracombe Aquarium is the biggest disappointment ever. It is about the size of my garage, has a couple of pollock, crabs and anemomomonones, and takes 10 minutes to walk around.

It was far better when it was the local lifeboat house, when it used to take 20 minutes to trundle the lifeboat round the harbour and launch it. It was v exciting to watch the big blokes apply Jeff Capes tactics to double parked cars which were in the way.

TRUE FACT for boob fans - I once tore breast tissue whilst running after my escaping DS2 on a beach.

In Cornwall (feckin dh family jaunt)

So, no, bungee would not be my friend. Heck, even a mild jog is enough to cause chafing.

it is just so repetitive though

The same old jokes (picking up on typing errors and spelling mistakes). I might actually be tempted to join in - if it was actually funny

GetOrf I vair nearly Pm'd this morn. Are you still illing ducky?

I was going to get married in that chapel on the hill by the aquarium. Booked the vicar, bought the dress and everything. Called it off in the end. I had visions of a beautiful bride in a stylish photo montage against the setting sun with the sea glistening in the background. It probably would have been sodden veil in the pissing rain, with seagul shit down my frock. Lucky escape.

I remember the lifeboat being launched with fondness. And sadness a bit. I think we've chatted about it before. I remember some young lads being swept out to sea and the crew coming back in floods of tears. The town just shut down, grown men sobbing. Horribly sad day.

And I do not look 16, I promise you. I look all of my 30 years and several more on top of that. I just can't be buggered with all that grooming nonsense. And I don't know what I'm doing so would look distinctly clown like I suspect.

Yes still ill pinot. Still tramadol'd up. Have had an operation and awaiting results.

You had an op?? Nooooo! Are you OK? Dya wanna talk on board or PM?

I'd like to have seen your pissed guests winding up the hill to the chapel. It's hard enough work when you're full of fish and chips. You could have had your reception in the amusement arcade.

Yes - we have chatted before show, you used to stay at Langleigh Manor iirc. Yes I remember that boy dying at sea, it was terrible and really shocked everybody. I look back at the risks I used to take scampering through the caves at high tide Kirrin Island stylee, it is a wonder that more kids weren't hurt.

I'm so that you don't need a truck load of foundation and makeup to hide behind like moi.

HaHAAAA yes everyone would have stopped to have a go on the monkey ride outside the amusements. The recetion was booked at the Tunnels beach. I was chancing that it would be a sunny day - can you imagine a recepetion on a pebbly beach in the rain? In actual fact what was due to be my wedding day was beautifully hot and sunny. I got rather drunk that day, in fact.

I'm crying at your MAW thread Hully - funniest thread I've ever seen on here.
Well done. It should go in classics.