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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Hi All

There is a thread operating on the Lived Experience Forum under Night Shift where members who are having trouble sleeping for any reason give a bit of a shout-out, to see if there is anyone else sleepless and looking for company. It's been such a great thing, I thought I would start one over here too.

I have had the odd few nights where I have woken up on and off, and my kids have been having a bit of trouble some nights too, depending on what has happened during the day.

Being a carer can be lonely too, so if you are making an after-midnight cup of something hot, and wonder who else might be doing that too, maybe have a look-in here and see if anyone else is about.

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@Adge ... remember when life was simpler without the fancy and annoying gadgets??

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Hello @Anna88 @Bella1978 @Faith-and-Hope @Shaz51 @Adge

I like simple stuff too. Beeping drives me buts.

I am going to be away for a few days without any access to computer or phone. Just letting you guys know so you dont worry about my absence.

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Thanks for letting us know @Appleblossom .....

Hi everyone .... 👋

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Hello all. @Adge another beeper hater here too. We're also in need of a new washing machine, and are hoping to track down either a good reconditioned no-bells-and-whistles one, or maybe even one of the smaller commercial grade ones. Meanwhile we're using the laundromat. Don't have a microwave, don't want one.
Does anyone else actually enjoy power outages? I love the way that so much of the background noise disappears. No electrical hums, or fans. They're noises that are so small that they're unnoticed most of the time, but I find their absence restful.

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Yeah ... me @Smc .... ✋

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Absolutely @Bella1978 & @Appleblossom Yes I do remember, so much simpler...

Yes, now that you mention it @Smc It is so much quieter when there's a blackout...

No constant fridge motor running (although I do need the fridge).

When I went to buy a new washing machine 2 years ago, they said that there are no mechanical dial machines made anymore - that's simplest, least maintenance & most reliable.

So I had to buy an electronic push-button beeping machine instead...

Adge

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I'm only 30 but I miss the days of no mobile phones. As handy as they can be I find them very intrusive and sometimes let my battery go flat at night and enjoy no incoming texts, calls or emails

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One of life's necessities @Shaz51 - not quite as annoying as having your fridge die but up there with the "have to sort it out soon" category.

My washing machine plays a tune at me when it's done. The dog knows what that means. Time to go outside and find those lizards I saw behind the airconditioner.

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Me three. @Smc I must enjoy the drama of a power outage Shows what a wild life I lead ...

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Am off to bed peoples. Sleep well everyone.

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