Fresh Start, no more losers.

[LoserNoMore]

Just thought I'd start a new thread, general chit chat, moaning, skipping etc before I go to work and incase the other one fills up.

whoever does the cooking will have to not mind that they need to cook and serve all the ingredients separately for my ds. eg. he loves pasta, sausage and vegetables but if you were to serve him a sausage pasta bake he would balk. pita.

i'm really not sure what i'm contributing to this endeavour - i have a nice singing voice apparently, i can roll everyone cigarettes and i can promise you'll never have to drink alone.

no dogsitter yet. haven't braved asking the neighbour.

oh and i can promise i'd make you all feel like fantastic mothers by contrast

Well that offer is priceless SaF!

Sounds great Jax! Have a safe journey home.

Cabbage, no extreme activities were involved in that shower incident thanks very much Some days I just struggle to put one foot infront of the other.

SAF, you sound like a dream. I smoke dollies but hate rolling them.

Rollies, not dollies, that's just weird.

perfect lnm. i don't drive so i tend to be the one navigating and rolling ciggies in the passenger seat

didn't you say you play the guitar? we can serenade the chef.

oh and some days i barely do put one foot in front of the other. i've been threatening to get in the already poured bath for half an hour now. all i've managed today is to put a load of washing in the tumble dryer (too lazy to hang out washing even though the sun is actually shining) and run a bath i haven't got into.

hmm maybe i should try online dating sites and advertise myself as frankly as i have on here no great wonder i'm single!

Ha you sound like a catch to me!

Today I got up at 7am, stripped the beds, went to Tesco and done a full shop, sang in the car accompanied by the girls to Rolling in the Deep and nearly smashed the windows with our screeching. I'm such a catch too ex was mad to lose me!

Everyone in a happy mood!
Yay!

Wish us all a perfect week end.

Got to take the happy days whilst they last, lowercase. No doubt someone will come along and spoil it.

Have a good one.

SAF, I have a catering history so will happily cater for your ds too.

DD is having friends round for her 13th today so I've been cooking all day. Not only do I over cater magnificently but I cook most things from scratch. I've made an Elmo birthday cake which I'm quite proud of

Have a good weekend everyone!

Hello can I join in - I have a nice chilled bottle of rosé Pinot in the fridge to share :-)

Itwillgetbettersoon, course you can! I might have a wee glass later.

Lazarus, over catering is the way to go! Hope the birthday do goes well.

I'm sitting here munching leftovers now Of which there are many...

I read your first thread LNM and I am sorry you were married to a prat but so happy he was so stupid he droppe dhimself in it

you are doing gereat

Hello from the Lakes!! Found an Internet signal

Had a busy day canoeing on lake Coniston - got a bit choppy and a little bit hairy but managed to stay dry . Had steak sandwich for dinner and a glass of wine! The 'men' have gone for an evening paddle so I'm enjoying some peace and quiet! and some more wine and chocolate!

I'm so loving this MN retreat talk ladies - it sounds superb!! I can help with the cooking - I do like to cook and on our consoling trips I'm known as ' ......cake!' Cos I always bring cake for us all to scoff after our paddling endeavours!! This weekend they have been treated to lemon drizzle and chocolate brownies!! So maybe I could contribute desserts!

I'm sadly missing MN a little whilst I'm away - I need to know how you all are now!

Aw imtheonlyone, Wishing this retreat was here. I'm lonely :( proper lonely. Sorry don't want to lower the mood after a good day.

I'm probably going to regret divulging the following but need to get it off my chest. My 'biological' dad walked out when I was 9, my stepdad was a wonderful dad to me. We were so close, he was caring, understanding and just got me. I loved him to absolute bits. My mum used to say we were actual peas in a pod. He died so suddenly when I was 18,he had a massive heart attack in the house when I was with him. I performed CPR on him for 15 minutes until the paramedics arrived but it was too late, he was 50 years old. I have never missed someone so much in my whole life, it's his anniversary tomorrow and it just can't believe how unfair life is. I know he'd be a huge support to me right now and I wish he was here so much :(

so sorry

Oh LNM - I'm so sorry. Don't feel bad about that! That's what we're all here for! It's so awful when you need someone to be there but they can't because they're no longer with us . I totally understand. It doesn't really get easier, just life overtakes you. I sympathise so much - we could have a good cry over some wine - my dad died very suddenly when he was 50 too. He was the best man I ever knew and I would give anything to have him back - so I do know how you feel. I wanted him there when I left my bastard of an ex husband.

What got me through was knowing that what he would have wanted for me was for me to be happy. Which I'm sure your step dad would for you too. My dad wouldn't have wanted me to be treated the way my ex treated me - and your step dad wouldn't want this for you but he wouldn't want you treated that way either. And yes, he would be a huge support for you. But he's still there LNM, he's still watching out for you and only wants the absolute best for you. That's why he would stab by your decision and will be cheering you on every minute from where he is now.

Phone went all funny then!!

I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for you to be with him and do the CPR.

Can I send some ((((((hugs))))))

Oh LNM I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how you feel. I have a Dad who I adore and spend several minutes a day appreciating that fact and know it can't last. He's very elderly. I am so lucky and you have my sympathy

I hope so imtheonlyone, if there's one thing I hope for is that he's proud of me, I know it sounds cheesy but I'd hate for him to ever be disappointed in me, and I still blame myself for not being able to help him.

Cabbage, every little minute is so precious isn't it. Just to have one more minute.

Anyhow, what's everyone been up to tonight. I watched The Voice and BGT, that's it. I have a bag of pistachio nuts calling my name from the kitchen.

You did help him LNM

You didn't stand by and wring your hands helplessly. You gave CPR. Not everyone can, would or could. You did everything possible.

I was only thinking this weekend that I must revise my resus skills because I can see I how I'd go to pieces and not be able to function if my Dad collapsed in front of me. (...and I have done resus training yearly for 28 years!!!!!! but know I'd struggle to focus in a real situation) So you did very well LNM. He would be proud.