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The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Kicking The Wicked Wine Witch Where It Hurts! Mwahahahahahahaha!

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Mouseface · 14/10/2014 11:20

Hey, I'm Mouse, welcome to the Bus (aka Gerald!) Grin

We're a mixed bunch of folk, some have been here for a while, and of course we have some new additions too. It matters not one jot how long you travel with us, as long as you get something from it.

No matter your story, your needs, your fears and hopes, you CAN come on here and talk. You can cry, scream, rant, let it all out and not be judged for anything. Ever.

We've all been so very low, some have hit the very bottom of the rock, rubbed the bruising better and picked ourselves back up again but sometimes, you need a helping hand or someone to listen too.....which is why we're here, sharing our experiences, or just reading each other's and nodding as we click along.....

The support here is unconditional. :)

There are two banners down each side of Gerald, our super duper Bus saying -

    • The Vulnerable Need Our Support, Not Our Judgement
    • Alcohol Fosters Inertia

We have lots of food on board, but mainly Opal fruits!!! They tend to be anything other than green, as they get snapped up vair fast indeed!

If you would like to know a bit more about how we got to where we are today, you can read these threads.

THE PREVIOUS THREAD

THE START OF THE JOURNEY

Hope to see you soon :) x

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dementedma · 22/11/2014 17:51

Thanks joey. It's the unspoken and imagined in that poem that gives me shivers. Wouldn't it be lovely to be lobed like that?

dementedma · 22/11/2014 17:51

Or even loved!!!!!

Fairenuff · 22/11/2014 18:00

Or lubed?

Grin
MaryMungoAndMidgies · 22/11/2014 18:09

I have typed and lost so much ruddy posts, on the train again. Keeps flicking onto adverts Angry

Aww ma there's a bit of a theme running through your poetry... when did the Tardis disappear!?! Give it back HQ! Oor ma needs that Tardis to transport her to another time and place... Xx

joey what's worst wi ye ma quine? Now I for one think you are poorly, there's something going on there that needs sorting. The description of how you're feeling isn't right, have you got something going on in your middle ear? you, me dear, are not a malingering tart (loved that description Gary used to describe Dorothy in Men Behaving Badly) so get thee to that doctor again my lovely, xx

beaches Little and I didn't see past 10pm last night. Auntying is a tiring business. It's so stressful, so scared of them breaking when they're on my watch. Little Doesn't Do Racket. She is very tolerant but her eyes are surprisingly expressive...

Waving my big spangly pom-poms for your big 1-0!' Woopwoop!Xx

hope ahh, now my sweetpea, I know it'll work out for you, how can it not, when you are such a good egg? I can only imagine how stuck you feel at the minute, I know it must seem like you've got a big spot to squeeze, there's pros and cons to each decision. Do you wait it out and hope that it'll all work out or do you squeeze, initial relief but it may leave a mark and make you question whether or not you did the right thing?

What's for ye winna go by ye. Haud gaun, my bonny lass, I've a feeling in my watter that it's going to come okay, xx P.S forgive me for making it all about plooks and piss, I know what I'm trying to say, it doesn't always come out flowery but it's meant with love, always, always, always, I wish you the very best of happy, (((happy is a-coming Bosie))))) and you are Not Old. You're just flowering and the young non flowery stalks are just shiting jealous, that is all. Innit. xxx

baby in my mind's eye we are on our lovely big horses, on a beach in the morning sunshine, with the breeze blowing away our pain and cobwebs. There is a flask and a big pile o sandwiches on a big tartan rug with our name on it, and a big net o sweet smelling hay for our trusty steeds. Only the best for my horsey pal, miss you petal, (((((((hay and sweaty tack smelling bosies because I know that's what you need)))))) xxx

venus, you are my owl. Wise, you can see all the way round and are a mass of downy loveliness when we need warmth and wisdom. But no eating the mouse cos I love the wee tim'rous beastie. (((((Morningside Bwah))))) xxx

soc now then Sarge.... Deportment you say? I can hold my knife and fork properly, I can get out of the bus without flashing my drawers, I can walk and hold my heid up like a thistle, but.... I'm a sloucher. There is too much arse at the back o me to get my back straight against the back of the chair. And I dare say my turn of phrase wouldn't pass muster either. but God loves a trier. xxx

faire my breasts were in training for Great Things. They are still waiting. They wanted a fumble with the Divine Dave Gahan. They live in hope.... Grin At lubed!! I'm on the train and I just spluttered and had to turn it into a cough and everything. Grin I look like a numpty. Grin Xxx

Right apologies to all I haven't NC but will try to post this before it goes pfft. Lovies to one and all, xxx

MaryMungoAndMidgies · 22/11/2014 18:26

That's us, that is Grin How are ye lovely? Xxxxx

The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Kicking The Wicked Wine Witch Where It Hurts! Mwahahahahahahaha!
MaryMungoAndMidgies · 22/11/2014 18:51

spanna
You the mam. You the Mam. You the mam! I was an arse to my mam when I was growing up, my hormones turned me into Spawn o the De'il himsel, but she'll come right, you'll see. It's all about cutting and sticking, see? Like the Christmas cards. (All about the metaphors today) she cuts and you stick. And you don't even know it, but you're adding glitter to her childhood. She loves you, she does. And she'll look back one day and wish she'd sprinkled the glitter with you. The card will still be bonny but it's the words inside that matter, one day she'll say them. Like I did, once I'd grown up a bit. Even if they're unspoken, you'll just know. ((((Been there on the other side Bosie))))) xxx

70 and Soupey how are you doing today brave travellers? Xxx

aliasjoey · 22/11/2014 19:34

wry you're a riot, you are. Your posts just make me smile.

I AM fine, honestly! I really don't do brave, if I was poorly the whole world would know! It was just a bit weird and embarrassing.

I'm reading The Goldfinch (a huge novel - not a hope of finishing it in time for book club - another thing on my list of stuff I'm crap at...) and came across this quote- I can't find where it's from originally, as so many people have used it because it's just so spot on:

One drink is too many, and a thousand isn't enough

Isn't that just fantastic?

MaryMungoAndMidgies · 22/11/2014 19:47

Aye, that's a quote I'll keep a haud of, joey.

Might get that tattooed on the inside of my eyelids...

dementedma · 22/11/2014 20:17

wry love your posts!
If anyone can find the Tardis for me, you can.

70hours · 22/11/2014 20:55

Evening all - you are all so good at name checks - love this bus - day 3 here :).

MaryMungoAndMidgies · 22/11/2014 21:21

spanna didn't make it to Mulberry Sad but I did go to the National Gallery to visit Whistlejacket, my horse, (cheers Dod Stubbs),went to the natural history museum and the V&A. Oh the wedding dress exhibition was lovely, bonny frocks everywhere. And I tried ice skating.

I looked like a weeble on steroids. I going to go back there next year, not be so fat and look all elegant and shiny. I hung on to the edge all the way round because I would have been too embarrassed for someone to try to pick me up.

Day 1 here. I know. The hotel in London had 2 bathroom mirrors which gave you a back view when you closed the door.

I have got to get a grip on my eating. If my jeans didn't stretch I'd be cut in half. What happened? I don't even fit my jodhs. That reflection was awful. Like Alan Partridge, I have a fat back. I disgusted myself, I used to wander about nude in front of WB, fuck me, is that what he saw? The 3D fat?

Nobody to blame but myself. Denial takes all forms it would appear. So bugger it, I'm in the sidecar for now.

I passed my favourite bar today and doubled back to go in. Went down to Edinburgh frock shopping for the Christmas do. Looked like a sack o tatties in everything.

Like having a drink will solve the fat issue, not my finest hour. Silver lining, bought a hold it in slip while I was upset and tiddly. As long as I don't eat or breathe I'll be grand.

Frickin hate this time of year, parties are hard enough without the "look how well the team scrubs up" expectations.

Onwards though.

70hours · 23/11/2014 09:41

Morning all -
Wry I bet you scrub up bloody Lovely girl x. - Good looking and a good personality you have it all

All this poetry is making me feel uneducated.
has anyone seenGuggs recently? Was just thinking about here.
going Christmas shopping today :))))))). day 4

SoberSocFish · 23/11/2014 09:50

babes life is so good sober. Even the boredom thing goes away. Actually everything goes away. I'm nearing the end of November and it feels like a massive achievement. It's been quite a month.
Sorry to not nc. I'm in the bath ??

Knocking off NaNoWriMo tonight too. Feeling really chuffed about that.
Xx

Anneisnotmyname · 23/11/2014 10:07

Day 1 here, I'm at work tomorrow so it should make it easier not to drink except there is an open bottle of wine in the kitchen....

soc it's good to here the boredom thing goes away, it's funny though I wonder what wine actually adds to my evening that makes me feel I'd be bored if I didn't drink?

SoberSocFish · 23/11/2014 10:28

lol Annie tis daft isn't it. In the beginning I battled so much with 'what to do' if I couldn't drink. The whole evening lay ahead of me and it was frightening to try and think how to get through it.

Now (and I've read this many times from those ahead of me) I can't imagine wasting all those evenings again drinking. It's such a dreadful insidious drug.

Oh Sanctimonious Soc is back.

aliasjoey · 23/11/2014 12:55

Hello babes

Day 37. I think (slightly worried that I've miscounted and its only 4 weeks instead of 5, don't dare look back and check as I'd be so disappointed)

MaryMungoAndMidgies · 23/11/2014 13:30

70 have you a plan for your Christmas shopping? Are you a stealth shopper - know exactly what you want/need, nip in and job done? Or a you a browser, having a good look round and hoping something pops out at you before the shops close? Do you find it a joy or a chore?

I am the former. In. Out. Finished. The wrapping however is another story. I take so much care and consequently there is much dithering with my wrapping. There is usually a colour theme, everyone's will tone beautifully but the fittings, ribbons, ornamenty bits are the real joy for me.

Downside is that I can never be slapdash with my wrapping anymore, friends especially look disappointed if it hasn't got the bells and whistles on Grin

Bugger skiing, competitive wrapping is my winter sport. For once, my Christmas shopping is complete before December, I have yet to decide on the wrapping. I lie, actually still have niece and nephew to buy for, but their favourites change so much that I wait until the last week to make sure I get the current favourite.

Sorry soc Blush December will be my alcohol free month I think. If I'd been at home I would have been fine, the epilator would have been out to give me a distraction and there wouldn't have been alcohol in the house anyway. Little and I are off for a walk down the river, beautiful sunshine here today and I need the fresh air and a sing. I fancy "make you feel my love" today. Love that song.

anne I bow to you. That is all. My friend did the shred and looked amazing but she couldn't go down the stairs for the first week. I read that it isn't joyous on the knees either, is that right? I keep catching those infomercials, slim in 6, beach body this or that and something called Insanity. Now that looks very high impact. Do they really work that fast?

I used to do Callanetics years ago, I loved that. Might get me book out and refresh myself. It wasn't easy, those tiny movements are quite an effort but it is very low impact which is good for me and it did make me very, very flexible. Which was useful. Those were the days. Are Callanetics old fashioned now? Never hear anything about them anymore.

mouse how are you my lovely? Thinking of you, especially today. I hope the sun is shining as brightly for you there as it is here. May today bring you sweet memories, a rush of love and an air of hope. I know you will have your family round you, take comfort that her love lives on, in you and in them. Giving you a gentle bosie today, my selfless, brave wee Mouse, much love darling, xx

Will be back in a bit, xx

MaryMungoAndMidgies · 23/11/2014 13:33

joey may I hang on to the bottom of your smock quine? I stumbled a bit but very very proud of you tooters, look at you go! Flowers Xx

Anneisnotmyname · 23/11/2014 15:08

wry the first time I did the shred I was hobbling about for nearly two weeks, it knacked my knees. Now I'm just struggling to sit down! I'm only trying to do it now as I've not exercised in months and I tend to find that goes hand in hand with drinking too much. I need to find some distractions for tonight to keep me away from that open bottle of wine

aliasjoey · 23/11/2014 15:25

Feeling sorry for myself, got no energy or oomph Sad after 5(maybe 4) weeks I'd expect to feel better. Have bought floradix energy supplement. And chocolate. Suspect I may be a bit depressed.

I miss Aberdeen. Where I now live, it's warmer but usually cloudy, rainy or downright dank and grim. I was thinking the other day how I miss the clear blue skies, cloud-free and freezing! Sharp wind, straight off the North Sea, bright sunshine and a sparkle in the air.

dementedma · 23/11/2014 16:31

Hey all!
wry I hear you on the fat. When I low carb and cut down the booze I lose weight so, of course, I keep drinking and getting fatter. So fecking stupid.
Dd1 could take you on at competitive wrapping. Last years had white paper shot through with tiny silver sparkles, and an artfully placed scarlet ribbon, and some had tiny silver bells or a fluffy white feather. Way too nice to open!
soc I can't face an evening at home without alcohol. I just can't. :-(
joey you sound down. Here.. have a green Opal Fruit.
mouse how's life? We miss you on here

Fairenuff · 23/11/2014 18:25

Mouse hope today wasn't too hard for you and that you found comfort in some memories of happier times x

How did the walk go, were you able to make it?

I've started wrapping today, 12 presents done, about a million to go. Hey ho.

Dh is making roast dinner with cauliflower cheese and roasties, the lot. Every time he does this it reminds me why I married him Grin

Soc you - sanctimonious? Never! We absolutely love hearing all about your successes. You might be surprised at how much hope you give others. Never underestimate yourself, my lovely Smile

Hi to all x

Anneisnotmyname · 23/11/2014 20:44

Drinking green tea, which I don't much like, and hoping the ww will have gone by the time I've finished. I don't expect to get a long run of af days at the moment but every little helps :)

aliasjoey · 23/11/2014 20:59

Thanks ma green opal fruits? Are you going soft?!

I found an Aberdeen webcam - the weather looked pretty dull earlier this afternoon. Although that could be because it was getting dark so early Smile there are some benefits to living down south...

dementedma · 23/11/2014 21:07

Well done Anne
I am going soft. I don't care about anything at the moment. For gods sake, someone slap me with Barrie. I need to get over myself, get a fucking grip, stop drinking .....and stop wallowing in self inflicted angst like a love sick teenager.
I am officially pathetic!