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Just checking in.

Just checking in.

I thought I'd start a discussion where we can check in with members and use this space to keep in contact. It's a space to be able to say how you really feel and it's a space for the good, the bad and the ugly moments in our lives.

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If only I was 2008 me I used to think or 2007 or 2010.. 😀 Not fighting self, still making doopid decisions that lead to 2016 'me' but less paunch less wrinkles which can equate to self belief when it comes to the crunch.. skeely .. boyy.. 😀 .. thanks for listening, my sorta captive audience.. Just smiling to self now.. beats bein stress-baby of last few weeks... Thanx everyone and Merry Christmas 🎄 .......

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Hmm yes on limited posts @TAB, unless I'm tagged I don't see, only if I've time to read, I start to pick up on gist.
U sound happy in a house, your space, with that sanctuary a house provides!
Um are you doubting yourself in some small way? View the wrinkles as wise wrinkles!
Time with police, in what way Tab? Not clear on you there, but ok if you rather not go there too.
I just hope you were nothing like the difficult person I deal! Lol
But in perspective he is far away in my rear vision mirror. So to that thought I've come along way.
I love polished floor boards...lucky you. 😊
Funny how you use words ..my partner refers to his weight in terms of when he was his fighting weight! He also compares himself in early 20's...ahh life in between?...big difference all there.
We wear our experience to a degree or 're learn not to wear them in the physical sense!
All the same entertaining your words as usual 😊

@Apple blossom, I love that you are calling people out on their own BS. You have lived a life of much experiences. A tower of strength 😊❤..
I really do love the community of personality's here.
I often think it's a shame we can't have a big get together in real life. We would be a force unoted for sure! 😉

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Yeah re weight you got it. Older brother cant stand and never see anymore used to say fighting weight.. but yes I am not ok with it and seeing starved self last 10 years sister soon. Will try playing clown as usually do. Anyhoo.. tis wat it is

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Sorry @Appleblossom. I missed your question from yesterday.
I'll still be able to take my leave particularly since I need the time off to recover from my ulcer as it's still causing considerable problems.
I smiled and laughed my way through my work day. It wasn't particularly pleasant in some respects but I refused to take certain behaviours personally. Maybe I'm finally developing a thicker skin.
Last day tomorrow so it could be interesting but I'll present as a happy chappy the whole day.
Wish me luck and courage 🎶💕

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Just do what cha gotta do @TAB.
Who does the cooking at Christmas?
I'm watching Jamie Oliver make blasted hams etc.....ooohhhh yum.
I'm not sure I'd have the patience to make one!

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..used to have hams with 'strong' ? icing in army years ago ..sister will be monopolising cooking with handbag/control freak husband, will try to get in there somewhere, well at least by buying stuff @Former-Member ..cops just walked in here .. getting all self righteous wtf yeah are you sure youre not last tenants son ? told them them were taking the piss, well politely, by just walking into house .. must be some new law haha.. just got attitude from some 20 year old and told him so, he didnt back down with smart arse shit tho .. all smiles, I offered ID to shut them them up and they left, him and his bulldog mate, some really hardfaced short guy lot older than him prob over over 100kg even thou he was 5' 5" tops ..yeah just walk into my house guys no prob ,, oh but we knocked at door, well didnt realise door was open, dont know him, heres my explanation heres my ID heres my turning kitchen lights on since you going all star trek with torches on your illegal entry WTFF .. told them have a good Christmas as leaving and at least will have bit of cred with shit neighbours now hahaha

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@utopia

I did get something from the session yesterday - a really difficult decision to make re: legal stuff. I'll pop in and out tonight also - not sure how long I can stay focussed enough!

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Best ham @Former-Member .... and so simple ....

Mix marmalade with French mustard and plaster the sucker with that .... Bing it in the oven on 180deg till golden ....

Coles used to sell pineapple marmalade ... yep it's a thing ... in a tin .... yummo !!

Can stud the ham with cloves first if you like .... consider doing one with your boys before they go anywhere and make it your Christmas tradition with them from now on .... think about other ways you can celebrate YOUR Christmas with YOUR boys before they are celebrating with anyone else, anywhere else ....

I always gave the kids free reign with the tree .... it looked like nuthin' on Earth while they were little .... but I loved it !! Threaded popcorn one year, and I still hide gingerbread in the branches for them to find - wrapped in cellphone to keep bugs off it ....

Ever tried stringing apples up with ribbon ? We also collected pine cones and painted them with $2 nail polish from bargain bins .... oh, and paper chains from old magazine pages in the right sorta colours ....

Make Christmas yours. If you have lost someone, use it to celebrate their life .... decorate something in their favourite colours .... light a candle .... put their special things into the Christmas tree .... it's for you .... and they would love you for it ....

Hugs everybody !!

Going looking for something for my mum's memory now ....

💗💕💐💗💕💐🎄🍎🍿🍪💌❣

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@Former-Member .... I do "special dress code" for any occasion I feel uncomfortable with .... throws my attention into me instead of anyone else in the lead-up and reduces anxiety a bit .... distraction, distraction, distraction ...

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Ooh was going to say gingerbread .. mm marzipan...
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