The Bluestocking, where Maud reigns supreme...

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... & Magpie regularly drains the hot chocolate bowser.

If you understand that, or you're just cool with it, come on in & bagsie a chair by the fire.

Previous thread: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5410054-the-bluestocking-the-one-where-the-nights-start-to-draw-in?page=1

@DeanElderberry I am not dyslexic but I still have a horrifying memory from when I saw a headline in the papers saying CLINTON SNUBBED and I read it as CLINTON ON A SUNBED.

Happy birthday @MyrtleLion

🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊

Alas a cake to hide in that was walrus size was beyond the capabilities of the gerbils.

We'll just pretend we can't see him!

Working hours

The gerbil pay gap

Lack of every other weekend off

Insistence that they eat drink and be merry even when they are not feeling very merry..

She's got a list going of other gerbil's gripes.

But I keep hiding it when she's not looking.

Happy birthday felicitations to our own Lioness.

I have been having a splendid time in the Italian sunshine. I ate lovely food in lovely surroundings and the Beautiful People didn't notice and evict me.

Afternoon all! Wishing a happy birthday to Myrtle.

Don't all fall over in shock, but I would like a moderately-sized hot chocolate please, bar gerbil.

Good grief, Maggers, what has happened?

And happy birthday, Myrtle.

More staff starting soon - it's amazing how much easier it feels knowing that!

Evening all! Happy birthday Myrtle!

Happy Birthday, Myrtle ☺️

Happy birthday Myrtle 🎂

Happy birthday Myrtle!

Haven't RTFT, but has anybody else ordered cheerleaders? I wouldn't want the teams to clash.

... 'Being made to dress up in cheerleader outfits just as we've put our feet up.

Being impersonated by rats & other rodents.'

If anyone is interested SEEN in journalism has a great podcast episode 4 covers an interview with Susan FWS which gives some historical context

Happy birthday Myrtle!

It's nearly noon, Stockingers, where are you? -
It looks like we all celebrated Myrtle's birthday too enthusiastically😁
.s all round, please, Gerbils and put them down gently on the tabletop please!

I definitely need a vat of coffee please, @MarieDeGournay. I’ve just had a phone call from my FIL and his carer, and he’s being taken into hospital - he has heart problems and has been declining quite rapidly over recent weeks and months, and today he got so breathless his carer called an ambulance. Dh is down in Lunnon Town doing Important Business Stuff, so I’ve had to ring him and let him know. I am worried.

I'm so sorry to hear that Woley, the only consolation is that your FIL is in hospital, which is where he really needs to be.

It's very difficult for you and your DH, but it has been really hard for you for a while, hasn't it? knowing that FIL was so far away, and refusing the support he needed. At least you know that he is being cared for now.

Speaking from experience with elders in similar situations, your FIL may actually feel relieved to be in hospital, he must have felt weak and distressed and may welcome that he has been taken in hand by professionals who will relieve his symptoms.

I have a memory of having to leave one of my elders in A&E in a very distressed state because of breathlessness and palpitations, and not very long afterwards [she was lucky!] finding her propped up in bed, calm, smiling, her hair neatly brushed, her symptoms controlled, and quietly accepting that she was exactly where she needed to be, though she was as fiercely independent as your FIL beforehand.

But it's a turning point, and a difficult one, and I wish you and your DH all the strength you need to deal with it. And I hope your FIL receives the best care he needs, and feels safe and secure where he is.
xx

Gosh, Woley, that's alarming. Hoping for the best possible outcome.

Oh no. I’m sure you are worried. Fingers crossed xxx

Sorry to hear that, Woley, but sounds like carer is sensible.

Hoping for a good outcome, Woley, & not too much stress in the meantime.💙

Thank you for all the birthday celebrations! They're amazing!

Book of Annie Lennox (my heroine) images.
Knitting bag that pulls the yarn through holes in the bag that keeps it all tidy.
Interchangeable needle system.
Flowers from the walrus AND my DM.
Mini hamper of wine, cheesy biscuits and herby nuts from one if my DBs (complete surprise, usually I'm lucky if I get a text and this one is not a big birthday, but maybe it's because I had the operation).
Voucher from DSD which has already bought a 2.5mm circular needle and stitch markers as well as sea salt dark chocolate.

Plus prosecco, white wine (DH prefers red) etc. No cake. I think he ruined it by being in it. But it's ok because it was a lovely day.

Here was a tribunal starting today (Leonardo Engineering letting TiM in the loos), but it was adjourned at lunch till tomorrow, hence quiet here.

Much love to Woley for her FIL. If it is the end, I hope it's painfree and comfortable and loved ones can be there.

Sounds like a brilliant birthday ML.

We've been out today. Neighbours both sides (terraced house) are having building work done, involving drilling, lump hammers, brick cutting etc.

Out felt like a good place to be.