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Brave Babes (Hygge) Battle Bus: Snowed in and Drinking Hot Chocolate instead of wine

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SweetLathyrus · 01/03/2018 16:17

Hi, I'm SweetLathyrus, Sweet for short, and I've been on and off Gerald the Brave Babes Battle Bus since 2014. Over the years, lots of us have maintained the thread, most of all the lovely Mouse, who has been here since the early days, and still scurries onboard when she can.

The bus is a place of support, safety and occasional silliness for those of us struggling with our relationship with alcohol. Some of us are sober, some are trying to be, some are moderating and aren't ready to give up alcohol just yet.

So whatever your reason for questioning the whys and WTFs of your drinking, hop on board, make yourselves comfortable and join in. Driers and Triers, all welcome.

2018 has been a busy year so far, lots of new travellers as well as old faces; if you want to read back on the journey through Dry or Dryer Jan and Feb so far, here's the link to the last thread

And in case you want to know how it all started, here is the link to JWN's original, inspiring thread

We've donned the snow chains, topped up the antifreeze, and turned the heaters up to loud, so even though it's cold outside, our welcome is always warm, so hop on and join us.

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Twattage13 · 10/06/2018 21:16

I am female. I am not sure any of the males at work feel threatened by the females, but there is a very definite gender issue. I can say no more than that. This last year has been most enlightening on many fronts. I will take a lot from it but it needs to end very shortly. I can say no more than that! x

dementedma · 10/06/2018 21:27

AF today as still suffering from getting pissed last night. I never learn.
The sky is a really weird colour. i wish it would thunder and this stuffy air would go. Can't believe this is Scotland....

dementedma · 10/06/2018 21:28

We are nearly at the end of this thread. Who can do the linky thing?

WhatsGoingOnEh · 10/06/2018 22:31

Good luck @Twattage13 I'll be cheering you on. Can't wait for you to leave that horrible situation.

SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 07:06

Morning All.

Twattage, work sounds grim.

Ma, I'll do the new thread in a moment if you promise not to push Grin

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SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 07:23

Here you go - a shiny new thread:

Link to new thread

You all know the rules, fill up this one before you bag your new seat

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SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 07:24

Mint have a lovely break.

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Saywhen · 11/06/2018 18:52

Just trying to fill this one up now we have a shiny new one thank you sweet

SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 19:51

That's because you're a good person, Saywhen - unlike some seat baggers I could mention Wink

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dementedma · 11/06/2018 20:03

humph. I was going to post a picture of a soldier in a kilt for you all but now I wont bother

dementedma · 11/06/2018 20:03

or will I......?

dementedma · 11/06/2018 20:03

just me, you know, using up the old thread.....

venusandmars · 11/06/2018 20:20

Me too. Saying goodbye to this thread, and looking forward to saying hello on the lovely summery new thread HERE

SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 20:21

A soldier, in a kilt you say? Of course, there are privileges for long time Babes!

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venusandmars · 11/06/2018 20:22

Nearly there...

SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 20:22

It is odd that we started this thread in the snow, and now it's so warm, moving on seems right.

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SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 20:22

Grin Venus

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SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 20:23

Come on over to the new thread Babes

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Twattage13 · 11/06/2018 20:23

Evening - yes I keep reading the title and I think we were in Feb...let's move onto summer :). x

SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 20:24

Twattage, the seats are going fast, go bags yourself PRIME SPOT!

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venusandmars · 11/06/2018 20:25

Doesn't matter whether you've posted here, or lurked. Doesn't matter if you're long term sober or struggling minute by minute. Doesn't matter whether you know our names or understand the inane banter...

... there will always be a warm welcome, some good advice, a virtual mug of tea.

It's all ON THE NEW THREAD

Come and join us.

SweetLathyrus · 11/06/2018 20:26

GET YER FLIP FLOPS ON BABES
New Thread:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3274469-Brave-Babes-Battle-Bus-Sunshine-Roses-and-Mocktails-All-Round?watched=1&msgid=78579201#78579201

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Twattage13 · 11/06/2018 20:26

Filling

dementedma · 11/06/2018 20:26

goodness sweet is getting very shouty over on the other thread

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