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Hot Chocolate Anyone ?

Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor25 May 2016, 9:48 pm AEST

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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SmcSenior Contributor06 Jan 2018, 10:21 pm AEDT

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@Adge, hope you've picked up a bit now. The cool change has come through here, and the garden and animals survived the day.

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AdgeSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 11:08 am AEDT

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Thanks @Smc I feel a bit better this morning.

A bit cooler today, maybe.

Adge

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 11:10 am AEDT

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Good to hear @Adge ....

Good morning everyone ,... 💕

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AdgeSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 11:15 am AEDT

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Good morning everyone.

I don't think all my plants survived the week @Smc They're not looking happy...

Adge

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YTTSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 1:20 pm AEDT

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@Smc loved your experience, I wish I could experience something like that.

Alas I have a husband who hates to travel (it's a part of his job), hates hotels and really only wants to go to the USA sigh 😞 I want to go everywhere, see everything and I don't mind living like a local to see and do it. My husband never will...

Hi everyone, my weatherzone app says it's 42.5 outside! yikes. I put the sprinkler on the front for a bit this morning and will do once the sting goes out the sun. We can water our whole property as it's too big. So many suffering plants 😞 I've let my chooks out the coop to help them find the coolest area they can. Plus lots of water. I have gone in hiding to my bedroom, only our bedrooms are airconditioned!

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CatcakesSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 1:39 pm AEDT

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Hi @YTT,
I also love to travel and have done so through my life.
My husband and I have travelled through over 30 different countries. On the cheap though, certainly not in luxury.
My only worry is that since my partner’s accident , we may not be able to do the walking that travel requires. He walks slowly with a stick atm and tires easily.
Where would you like to visit?

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YTTSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 1:49 pm AEDT

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@Catcakes Honestly I'd go anywhere I haven't been before!

I love Asia though.

I met my husband when we were young and shortly after he started in his career which has been a long hard slog that cost a fortune and meant moving around Australia. We couldn't afford to travel around where we moved to let alone other countries. Then we had kids... then they went to private high school lol. I'm down to one school fee now and I'm excited.

I think I've missed the boat travelling like a backpacker but I will travel a bit. When my daughter graduates high school I told my mum that we are going to do one of those small cruises down the Rhine River, I really want to see the Black Forrest! no idea why lol. My son has been to the Black Forrest on a school trip to Europe. Sadly due to my daughter's mental health I couldn't send her to Europe, too far 😞 The school offered a Vietnam school trip but I couldn't even send her to that, she'd never cope with nearly everything (I'm happy to take her though). They have a performing arts tour of NZ, I though that safe enough and close enough for me to fly over if she takes a turn for the worst.

I love to travel and I wanted my kids to at least have one school trip each.

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CatcakesSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 1:57 pm AEDT

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I get it @YTT,
This year is the first year I don’t have anyone at school for 23 years.
We have encouraged our kids to travel overseas and soon my youngest will head off on his own to NZ.
It’s an extension of education I think.
What kind of performing arts does your daughter like? My son is also very keen.

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Faith-and-HopeSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 2:57 pm AEDT

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That was last year for me @Catcakes ..... the first year free of kids at school for 23 years .....

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CatcakesSenior Contributor07 Jan 2018, 3:02 pm AEDT

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How does it feel @Faith-and-Hope?
Feels a bit weird not to be buying text books
And stationary ....
I will really miss the music concerts I think 😔

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