The Brave Babes Battle Bus - Shaking Off The Winter Blues And Getting Out Our Booze Free Summer Shoes!

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Hello, tis me, Mouse

Welcome to the Bus. It's a Bus full of drinkers, non-drinkers, occasional slurpers, sneaky sippers, we're all a very different bunch but we ALL have the same thing in common.

Alcohol.

We all have a story or two to tell, we have all been through some terrible times, some more than others and we all have our reasons for drinking or even not.

The one true wonderful thing about this Bus is that we don't do judging!! We're all on a even playing field, no matter what has brought us to this thread.

So, if you'd like to talk, then talk. If you want to lurk and see how we work for a while, that's cool too :)

The Bus is never full, there's always is room for YOU.

And, if you'd like to see what started this off, amost good 5 years ago now, have a look at A TRULY AWESOME HEARTFELT THEAD HERE

And our last thread is just here too for those who would like some more history THIS IS WHERE WE'VE JUST BEEN

Hope to see you soon :) xxx

Good morning all.

Hands you'll see them this weekend, not long now. I am so sorry that this is happening to you all. Have a lovely long walk with daft dog Sun's not out here but it looks like it might burn through. Take care Hands x

I hope you all have a good day x

Peers nervously around bus wondering if everyone is still bonkers today...just caught up on yesterday's doings, all as eccentric as usual.

Hands so sorry about your son. It is wonderful that you and he have such a great relationship and you should be so proud of that - but horrid circumstances for him and his gf. Hope the walk clears your head a bit.

Sober I too have tried several times to leave a message on your blog but the technicalities defeat me. But I am a big fan, and I sometimes think you may have peeked around in my head as what you write is often exactly and completely what I have thought. Snap on 1969 too. Well done on day 53.

Onwards and upwards.

Morning you barmy lot!

I was out last night at puppy training classes, then supervising another bonfire.

Spanna, I'm hoping the cloud will burn off too, how was your day off?

Small, you have a good day too.

Hands, it's not an easy time for any of you, but it will pass, and they sound like a close, mature couple. What sort of dog is 'daft dog'? Enjoy your walk. I had a lovely stroll in a bluebell wood yesterday, but I think I will stay closer to home today.

Have a good day everyone.

Hope, I was reading the nice/nasty celebs thread and I haven't met Anthony Head either (was that you?), but I can confirm that Colin Firth, Jacqueline Wilson, and Terry Pratchett are lovely. Miriam Margolies is quite delightlfully bonkers, -and made me feel tall! Jeremy irons was a both standoffish and demanding; Stu 'ooh I could crush a grape' Francis was a dick. Chris Packham was much nicer than I expected him to be, Tani Grey Thompson is lovely, and hilarious, and Nick Helm (comedian, and in Uncle on BBC Three) is charming. But like you, I tend not to venture off the bus!

Morning babes. Was laughing so hard at the ageing ailments comments last night that I almost choked on my mint tea and dribbled it down my whiskery chin! Especially isindie's picture of Ma Though imagine if Ma did look like that she wouldn't have pulled Midget Obama.

About to mow the lawn. Living the dream, eh? Bit scared, anything could be living in there. Work situation still horrendous, we are being treated like crap and looks like my dream job may be getting away from me thanks to our department'machiavellian tactics

Hands what a sad time for the young couple. Glad you are seeing them this weekend. A friend of mine fell pregnant at Uni. Seemed like the end of the world at the time, but it wasn't. They will make their own decision and am sure will appreciate your support

Sweet my best celebs were John Peel, Matthew Kelly, Hayley and Roy from Corrie ( both wonderful people), Slade's Noddy Holder and Andy Crane (ex broom cupboard!). Worst were Stuart Hall (not surprised by subsequent revelations), Julie Goodyear, Charles Lawson (drunken boor on and off Corrie) and Trevor Eve. Met a few politicians (mostly awful, but self aware enough to be polite, a few surprises though) and royals too. Camilla PB - sweetie. Prince Andrew - just yuk! Dismayed by revelation on new thread that David Mitchell not nice. I desperately love him and Robert Webb.

Day 3. Just popped a vitamin pill. Go me. Waiting for WB to get mower out from garage for me (it's a bit inaccessible). Lazy arse is 'too busy' (ie not really busy at all). Honestly I could scream, it would take 2 minutes.

Laters taters xxx

hope what an interesting life you must lead! Hobnobbing with celebs makes my soldiers seem quite insignificant...

Wow, almost spit my coffee out at all the naughtiness from last night!
isinde and willpower you still have my cracking up!

Hope Happy you're taking positive moments for yourself in this mess. I was thinking about you as I was desperately trying to not collapse running up the mountain yesterday. Really proud of you keeping your head up, babes.

Hands, my darling.
You'll feel better when you can hold both the young people in your arms.
Good luck, dear babe.

Sweet Isn't Terry Prachett dead? I thought I read that somewhere.

ma, never you mind about dem celebrities. You hang out with The Queen, babes!!!!

Eat dirt, wannabe groupies! The old lady with the people hair holds real balls in her hands!

xxx

Good morning lovely babes,

I'm sorry I've been quiet, I have been reading and it's so lovely to get to know our new babes and as always I'm always so moved by the way you all rally round and support each other with warmth, humour and hope, I'm very proud to be on this bus.

There is so much I want to say but my head is all muddled so I need to read back properly and I will NC all you fabulous babes as soon as I can, your all always in my thoughts, and I'm rooting for all of you.

I'm still sober but life isn't easy, my 4 year old Dd is making my life a misery, terrible behaviour and hating nursery (bored and ready for school) she is spectacularly bright but very manipulative, it's exhausting. Dd1 is 15 and moody and ungrateful and shouts at her little sister which inflammes the situation ofcourse. Dh and I have become so detached and I resent him, right now the sight of him makes me cross!!!

Anyway I just wanted to let you all know I'm safe and well if a little bit battered by life...

Big hugs xxxxx

Thanks for all the support ladies. I haven't told any of my friends or family other than DH so it's nice that I can confide in people who understand.

Daft Dog is a labrador. She's totally bonkers and eats everything in sight. We took her for a walk by the river a few weeks ago and she jumped in to eat the bread that some kids were throwing in for the ducks. I don't think the ducks or the kids were very happy!

Completely agree Jacqueline Wilson is lovely. Laughing at Stu "ooh I could crush a grape" Francis being a dick. How crap was that catchphrase! Unfortunately I imagine a lot of celebs are totally up their own arses . William Roache, Penelope Keith and Larry Lamb were all very nice.

Baby Jane sorry things are a bit rubbish at the moment. At least you're still sober and that's a massive achievement. I'm sure once DD starts school things will improve. Kids are great aren't they!! Love and hugs xx

Have a lovely evening everyone xx

Hello babes

I have not met a single celebrity or even slightly famous person.. I must be moving in the wrong circles!

babyj good to see you and well done on not drinking! I can only imagine the craving that sweeps over you when your little one finally goes to bed. You're doing brilliantly!

Well I have slapped on my first HRT patch 20 minutes ago and am impatiently waiting for the effects to kick in.

Alias just been reading about HRT. Apparently, as well as getting rid of hot flushes it will give you gorgeous skin, increase your libido and put you in a permanently good mood. Has any of that happened yet? (I'm off out to get some tomorrow!)

DH is watching the bloody darts. I'm off to bed. Night night xx

Not sure if I want increased libido!

The patch was red and itchy earlier, but is okay now. I can't believe it will stay on for a week - it's barely as sticky as a plaster, and has to stay on through baths, showers etc.

I think the dog has gum disease

Sorry if this post is inconsequential - I have been drinking tonight - sorry

Sorry, I did not mean that to sound like "I've got so much libido already - we're at it 3 times a night - I'd never walk straight again " etc

On the contrary, I've done fine without for the last couple of years - am not even sure I could find it, let alone raise it from the dead

Morning All

Day 25

Happy Friday The sun is shining have to work until 3

Boing boing boing

Morning ladies

Alias same here re libido!! I could do with the great skin and the happy mood though. Think my family would love that too. Hope you're ok (hugs) xx

Have a fab day lovelys xx

Spanna well done on 25 days xx

Morning. Well done Spanna, 25 days is brilliant.

Hands hope you had a good sleep. God darts is boring, my DH has taken to watching snooker this week, which is as boring but on too early to go to bed!

Alias, how are you feeling this morning.

I'm afraid I let myself down, got the glass in the greenhouse, so a combination of celebration and the sunshine, I let myself have a bottle of cider. It was lovely at the time, but I didn't sleep now, and I have an itchy patch of skin under my chin which always comes back when I drink.

So, back to day one, but today, I will not drink.

Alias lol at raising it from the dead. Baby you have been an inspiration to me as a lurker. Hope things get better soon. sending everyone else support. Hands - hugs. Day 9 here by the skin of my teeth. The ww tried hard last night even though there is only a bottle of red in the cupboard and I didnt even fancy it. She told me after a few sips it would taste great. But I resisted.

Huge well done on 25 days AF Spanna

Hello Babes,

spanna well done! I can sooo remember day 25 in January!
But equally still at how I did not manage to do the whole month.
I was seriously naive enough to think it would be easy!

Had a very interesting chat with my friend whose organs are failing, because of drink. Remember him?
He said 'oh you have nothing to worry about. You have everything under control. Not like me.' etc. etc. etc.
I told him that might be true compared to him now. But at some point he was where I am now. And I told him its not meant to be arrogant but really, it is a wake up call.
If I can't stay off the juice for a month, just one month, for god's sake, surely that is proof that I don't have everything under control, or?!
This week has again been proof of that. Did not drink yesterday and will not today.
Then I can only hope to not the whole weekend.

Arrrrrgh! Sorry, frustrated and sad today. I'm meeting my friend for dinner on Monday and then he'll be off to rehab for four months!

Of course thinking of that I want to go home and have a a bottle glass of wine!

Rant over.

Hello all, I have posted once before but usually just read:) I keep trying to stop drinking, manage a day or so then give in:( I think I pushed it last night and feel really ill:( this has determined for me it's time to stop, I don't even know why I do it, because I can I think. ?thank you for reading that, feels better putting it down

Hello eeyorandpooh !
I've come for similar reasons to you. I'm sick of living with the regret of my terrible drunken actions. I made some terrible mistakes last night, did some really stupid and awful stuff. I'm sick of this being my life. Absolutely racked with guilt ATM. Time to give up the drinking I think. but know it will be extremely difficult.
Best wishes everyone.

Happy Friday all. Am thinking this is prime WW time, so am sending out collective love, willpower and diversionary tactics to all in the hope and belief that together we can head her off. Go us!!