Still Blue, Still Stocking: The Bluestocking remains open in 2021

[ErrolTheDragon]

I've nicked a title, opened the door, dusted off the bar.

Come in and drown your sorrows, celebrate or just hang out in good company.

@GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman
@BlackeyedSusan

Hugs and gin

@SpringCrocus : thanks I did eventually get the shoppping away and the dc some food. too many coffees to sleep earlier but off to bed now.

There'll be a roast dinner rolling service starting at 12:30.

No brunch - the weather's miserable here so everyone wanted roast dinner.

All welcome. There's duck, lamb, beef, and some stuffed portobello mushrooms. Mountains of roast potatoes, wide assortment of vegetables and other potatoes, and several gravies.

Pudding is an assortment of crumbles, pies, fruit salad with a range of sauces, creams etc.

Talk to the bar about the best accompaniments because they know what matches what.

Gertrude has put a bid in for the leftovers...

It feels like a crumble kind of day Embarrassing, thank you.
💐 and Grumpy, Susan and Spring.

I am going to drink coffee and read the paper. Moving onto lager shandy and a bag of prawn cocktail crisps. I have sent the Lisa Townsend article link to my PCC.

What a very interesting thread this is

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4328855-mn-director-appointed-as-director-of-the-good-law-project.

Can I have a double gin? My transman niece passed her driving test today and she's ignored my congratulations. Me agreeing with Maya Forstater may have been the last straw and I am being punished for wrongthink.

Do we need a new thread?

@SpringCrocus, that is an interesting thread. Needs regular bumping IMHO.

And yes, well need a new thread soon.

@Wrongsideofhistorymyarse, sorry to hear that. This idea if that you don't speak to people, their ideas and beliefs will magically vanish is really quite childish.

Looks like the Voles have buggered off. I'm getting prepared for our Art Trail, so I have lists on lists on lists but not much action on anything else. I did send some stuff off for framing yesterday and ordered some frames online. DD has offered to help - I wonder if she fancies taking charge?

Sorry I missed the roast, has Gertrude eaten everything? (she's a bloody goat, of course she has)

Hello bluestockings! It's Detroit...Guess who is moving into an apartment on Monday after 10 months in a shelter?

Detroit! How lovely to hear from you, and what excellent news! Muchos besos from this side of the pond.

That's good news!

That's great news Detroit.

Great news , Detroit!

Have the comfiest chair, Detroit! Lovely to have you back and that's great news.

Hope it all works out for you Detroit

Great news, detroit!

Hello! It is surreal! I can't believe I did it! I got a housing subsidy, so rent is free for a year. It's a proper apartment, not a trailer! Bit of a tough time in the shelter, but it's been worth it. I'm glad I was persuaded to do this!

Hello Detroit, I don't believe we've met. I'm delighted that things are looking up for you.

Just watch out for the Camel. She will neck down your G&T when your back is turned.

I've just been at all the posters who think you must never ever shout at teenagers over on the 'DH has been peaked today' thread. I'm not a shouty person, but mine turned me into a screeching harpy.

Hello Grumpy! It's all changed in here! Major restructuring? It's ok...I'm on the wagon, I've no g in my t to covet!

@DetroitNeedsADog

Hello bluestockings! It's Detroit...Guess who is moving into an apartment on Monday after 10 months in a shelter?

Fabulous news

Think you need an online apartment warming

That sounds fun! I wouldn't have made it this far without mumsnet. That was when things started to change for the better.

I've had hot water and a bed for 10 months...and the apartment is cute! Moving in Monday afternoon!

How lovely to see you Detroit and with such wonderful news. I'm so pleased for you.
We should have to celebrate!