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
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Mouseface · 01/04/2015 14:49
Turn - you need a hobby. I was learning to knit until I broke my wrist.... 40 and knitting! Can you believe it? I drawer too and make my own cards.... seriously, the Demon Drink will keep your hands busy if you don't.
Do you like crafts? Baking? Sewing? There are so many kits to make cool animals, dolls, toys etc or even start making your own Christmas gifts, cards etc now.
It's the way that I got past the bordem for those first few months after going to bed when Nemo did.
His last tube feed finishes at around 8/8.30 so I'd go to bed then. Then I'd be up too early.... so I found crafts helped as I love that sort of thing anyway, now knitting!!
Anything to keep your mind and hands busy will help. Clear the freezer our, wash out the fridge. Clear your drawer in the kitchen that no-one knows what it's for, but it's full of junk and bits off things!! 
ANYTHING!!
By the way, I've put some pics of Nemo on my profile and made it public again if anyone wants to have a peek. :)
small - I've just updated them as I couldn't see them as they were just small squares, now they are up to date and visible! Fill your boots
I'm on tap water, pints of, chock full of ice. I have such a thirst on that I can't stop drinking water. I love going through the change, it's awesome!! 
Now then, do I need to set up a new thread before I go to bed? How are we all doing? xx
Aw Mouse gorgeous Nemo pics 
. And your daughter is beautiful too xxx What a pair of little stars 
Can't stop to chat, have been working all day writing my freelance brochure. It was a right mess, it's taken ages and will be up all night.
Still no idea what to charge. Am going to have to man up and name a figure soon
(waves to all babes old and new on the bus, throws in a handful of Opal Fruits and runs away again before an unseemly fight breaks out)
Gorgeous kids Mouse! I've got one child in bed with me already, another one will pop along later at some point, good job I've got a big bed
I'm crap at anything crafty, but I might get some of those glorious adult colouring books and some fancy pens they have in Waterstones.
Right, I'm off to bed but will do a new thread asap in the am. Thank you for the lovely comments about my children, I adore them.... and *Ma8 adores my DH!!!
Night all, tis good to be back. Sleep well Babes xxx
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Oh Mouse!
I'm very teary. Thank you of for the pics! What a beautiful, beautiful family you are! I'm very proud to be Auntie K to Nemo! And your daughter. OMG. Just absolutely gorgeous!
And OMG I'm pushing ma aside so I can get a good look at Mr. Mouse! Jeezus, girl, you got yourself a hunk! Mind you, he got himself a stunner, so that squares out!
What a great Feeling to wake up to!
Thank you for giving me warm fuzzy Feelings!
Now I really have to get ready for work. Running late!
Just lost a long post nc's and everything- darn it. Will try again later.
Enjoy your days
Morning, tis me, Mouse
I HATE that Ruby 
Here, have these to cheer you up 
Khalisi - Thank you for such kind words, my family weren't always so lovely, and by that I mean I've been in some pretty dark, and twisted relationships in the past, so to finally find The One and have my gorgeous children with me too, makes me feel extremely humbled when we all wake safe and together each day. :)
I know to some that might sound strange and 'well why you?' but unless you've been to the places I have, done the things I did in the past and have been made to feel like a waste of oxygen, then it's really rather hard to put into emotional context.
But I have all of you here, my RL family and friends who I love more than ever after losing my mum at such a young age, and I have me.
And Let's face it, if you don't love or like yourself, you're not going to let anyone else, are you? :) xxx
Did I mention that I'm getting this bloody cast off today? Got to be at the hospital early so I'll take some lunch and sit it out....
I hope you all have some sunshine where you are today.. it's sunny but blowing a hoooooooooooooooooley here!!
Bye for now xx :) xx
mouse your daughter is absolutely stunning - and the image of her mother!
khalisi there are rules on this here bus about ogling other people's husbands and...........I was there first! 
Some much needed good news today - dd1 passed her driving test. Didn't even tell us it was happening! So pleased for her but a bit sad I cant afford to buy her a wee car or even add her to the bloody insurance....
Ma - Thank you 
and you know you'll be in line for Mr. Mouse should I shuffle off this mortal coil sooner than expected, after all, you did demand him ask first!
HUGE congrats to your DD passing her driving test. Don't feel bad, a) you were in the dark about it all and more importantly b) she knows how things are, she's a savvy gal. :) xxx
DD has broken her iPhone charger, I saw the plug on the bed and some £££ next to it and thought, why's that there..... on closer inspection, I now know! Good job I can get her one here for tomorrow and charge it in the car should needs be until then. Kids!!!
Not long til this bloody cast comes off!! I'll set up a new thread first so you can bagsy the back seats and then we'll get this one full, as I might not be back in time.... the way you lot natter on and on and on...... jeeeez! xxx
NEW THREAD
PLEASE - fill this thread up first before you post on the new one. Mark your place or put it on 'watch' but stay here and natter away til then
Awful nights sleep. Twitchy and anxious. Very short tempered today, my first 'proper' day without and it's making me twitchy already.
On the upside Jamie Oliver has left a message for my daughter so she'll be over the moon
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Thank you for the new thread, Mouse!
babee! my darling friend! So happy you're back. Been worrying about you.
ma
Poor Mr. Mouse, being fought over by menopausal old women!
Turn Congrats on the phone call, name dropping, are you?!
You know, yesterday was seriously hard. I did not drink because I knew I wasn't the only babe who had a bad day. I really could have justified a bottle glass.
Sweet how are you, my dear?
Hope Call two or three companies that do similar work and ask for a quotation. Then decide on your price? Then you'd have a clearer idea?
Hey to all other Babes!
Feeling fed up . I've got bloody nits now! Must have caught them off the DD's. We can't seem to get rid of the little shits (referring to the nits there obviously - not my DD's!!)
Mouse still haven't seen your pics . Feeling a bit miffed I'm the only one who hasn't seen the gorgeous Mr Mouse!!
Hope you're all ok babes xx
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