A Very Crepey New Year

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Will this do ??

Thanks, MrsS, you clearly know the feeling. I will test MI's gin-plying and perhaps endorse her for it on LinkedIn.

Well done DD1 on the interview! And the good offer from Lancaster.

Lord, I have just realised I haven't done a proper thank you for my wonderful Secret Santa (you know who you are!) I did post a message on Elfster but who knows where that went. Anyway, it was a cornucopia of beautiful delights which gave me great, great pleasure. I have a particular affection for the Xmas tree angel, which is spectacularly lovely, and went straight on top of our tree, replacing a rather corny yellow giraffe with bells on. And the soap is divine. I haven't even tried the hand cream. THANK YOU. I will keep the angel forever.

Addle yes - it's called 'university'. Much to the annoyance of the other one (where I work)

MrsS good luck with interview and fingers crossed you get it if you want it.

Here a colleague has been singing my praises at a rival institution but I suspect the salary won't be sufficient even if the job comes up, but nice to get some recognition for a change.

BTM hope ds is okay (I won't say well as I know it's a long road....)

Yes good luck waf

Rudy I'm fine(ish) - just fighting the next bonkers idea.

I'm am booking trips to see friends - Wales and London - which is making me :). But is also making the Feb MUs difficult for me - I'd be away every weekend and I think ds would complain....

Rudy, good luck for the Maths results (tomorrow?) and MrsS for the interview.

Addle, Northumberland is so lovely. And the train ride up there along the coast.

It is, indeed, relaxing to know that DS is being "cared for" in hospital - the nurse on yesterday day-time was fab, but the evening one less so - had to ring to remind her of what she should be doing after anguished texts from DS

Oh BTM you don't need that!

Oh a GGG shouldn't DS2 hear today?

BTM I hope that things work out today for you, and that DS has been looked after in hospital.

MrsS Can you enlighten us on the nature of the job at all? I have an old friend who came to the Thanksgiving Service. He's just retired from being a Civil servant for 29 years, and I have never had ANY idea what he did. All I know is that he went into the Police as a Graduate recruit. Cor.... I'd LOVE to know.

BD It's sooooooo good to be recognised. I hope that in itself may have shifted the Black Dog a little further away from you... For the time being, anyway!

In other news, I have the DH from hell every night at the moment. He kicked off about an hour before we went to bed on Monday night - post the Thanksgiving service, and did it again last night. All stress related. All I wanted was a huge hug and a 'there there' stroke...

I walk on egg shells every evening. it is no way to live.

I am that close (pinches fingers together) to calling it a day. I've had 20 odd years of this. I get calmer and calmer about it.

I should probably go and see someone to find out quite where I stand should we divorce, as the thought of being in my own stress free environment is my idea of heaven at the moment.

Keep thinking I should restart the Reasons to be Cheerful list, but maybe someone else should kick it off? It may inspire me.

Forgot to wish all the Crepey offspring luck in their uni offers etc.

It was us last year - how quickly one forgets!

Cocoa so sorry about DH. Only you can know if enough is enough. But I do think a major death throws everything into relief and makes you question more (and harder)

Monty :). I may have to take a look!!!

Looked online - lovely pic Herbs

Where is it in the online one, BD? And for getting positive recognition!

Cocoa, you have been putting up with this for 20 years? See the solicitor, for information, at least.

Cocoa . It is no way to live. Does he realise what effect this has on you, at all?

Crossing fingers and toes for all exam results, interviews and hospital encounters today.

Oh no, will I have to break habit of lifetime and click on DM link to see Herbs in all her glory?

BTM - bring up the standard paper and scroll down - look for boobs and menopause....

Found it! You look amazing Herbs. As always.

Thanks do much for hispie wishes! I'm v touched and gibbering in waiting room. Am seeing a SURGEON who has my entire medical records. Will distract self with Herbs' boobs.

Cocoa, echo finding fair but tough solicitor to empower/inform and have up your sleeve. Eggshells are pants at the best of times.

BTM - it's good that DH took a day off, and crap about the evening nurse. Bet you're wearing your shoulders as ear rings - book a massage?

So sorry - I have reported my post as I have posted identifying information. I was so excited to see a familiar face in print that I forgot myself and posted. I must think before I write. So sorry, Herbs and everyone. Hope they will take it down soon.

Tate Modern?

I've met up with a lovely friend I've not seen in years, visited another damn church, and a temple, and had a Nice Lunch.

So that's why the Bravissimo laydeez keep suggesting an H cup