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Sideboard Cat says hello to everyone. She doesn't seem to be upset about being away for a few weeks which is good. She's been asleep in the bedroom all afternoon ignoring me, after eating treats and killing a spider. Tough life.



Talking of things that are scary, I drove for the first time in nearly ten years today and it was terrifying. My mum wants me to try a couple more times to get my confidence back before making a decision but I don't think I want to do it again. I felt like I wasn't far off going round a roundabout constantly screaming with my eyes closed

Now I’m wanting to get a kitten which probably wouldn’t be wise

Geetpup has settled in amazingly well actually. I have a photo of him on me and he looks adorable but obviously don’t want to so I’ll leave you with this

I got the job

I’m so unbelievably fickle. I don’t deliberately avoid this thread, it’s just always under my radar. And another defect of character is a chronic FOMO so I found my way here quick enough after catching up on the MT.

But I’m too late I don’t have anyone to talk to about my feelings on the thread (I’m not being serious). I stand by what I said last night though, I think the vibe has changed. But nobody is holding a gun to my head and I don’t have to read it. I’ve seen a few posts here that make me think it’s not me not seeing a situation ‘correctly’ which for a while I thought I was miles off.

I‘m going to take advantage of this being O/T by nature. I’ve mentioned before that my SB is autistic and has Global Developmental Delay. He’s 6 and still non-verbal, and I’ve struggled with that for ages. He had a fantastic summer holidays and has settled back in well at school...and we’re noticing a huge change in the sounds he’s making and it looks more like he’s trying to form words! He’ll wake up in the morning and we can hear him going “Bb” and “Pa” and loads of other sounds for ages. He’ll then laugh at the way it feels or sounds, it’s just fab. It’s made me a lot more hopeful.

Anyway, now I’ve used these threads completely to satisfy my own needs, I’ll be off again

Orphan_Black said:

It's a Sin was an amazing series. I am so sad to hear you knew the real Colin, as his story affected me most.

The Gaultier show handles it as you've described it. The sad scene blends into how the Pride movement took off and the strength of the gay community coming together. Jean-Paul has rarely spoken about it, so it felt very intimate seeing the events represented in dance and theatre.

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Yes Colin (not his real name) came from a village my grandparents lived in. He was a lovely lad, only mid 20's. He was arrested in his hospital bed as he wanted to leave and go back to Wales to die. His last few days were spent with a policeman in full PPE outside his door, handcuffed by chain to his bed. Horrific.

The hospital had been abandoned years before, it was a TB isolation hospital that was brought back into use with second hand beds and equipment that had been donated by other local hospitals. They had trouble getting ancillary staff to work there and the nursing staff and volunteers did things like cleaning and porter work. However the nursing staff and doctors were amazing.

I remember the ward clerk on "Colins" ward, a young girl no older that 20. To this day she works as administration assistant on the HIV wards. Now nearing retirement, she is the sort that should be awarded an Honour.

Finally in hospital, immediately regretting my decision. It's a lot. I've got good WiFi tho, I'm ready for a megachaos.

Hello canal, you lovely bunch.
I hope you’re all well, thanks for thinking of me
It’s been nice popping in here and there, usually late night, my sleep has gone a bit wrong as well. I have only eaten pizza and Jaffa cakes for a week. 5/10 would recommend if you only want to eat circles.

Oh hi.

Today was my nephew's 30th birthday, except that he died last year, just before his 29th.

So I've been on a scientifically calculated mind numbing but still going to work programme Wed night till now to avoid that hurt.

Normal systems of responsibility returning tomorrow.

~It will all be okay some time, probably soon~

Just popping in to send To everyone struggling both with the MT and real life stuff.

Maisie says hello @Geetbo and @Into_the_tunnel dogs

Well lads I hope you’re prepared as there’s going to be puppy spam from me for the next two weeks. Me and the other Mr Geetbo went to look at a puppy this morning, and decided to do a chaos and add him to our menagerie. V excited.

Thank you Cabal. I think what I'm finding hard is i haven't really got anyone else around me. Honestly just can't stop crying. Plus, I'd grown close to both his kids. Especially the eldest and I don't want them thinking I've abandoned them.

I am having a horrible day today, and the baby news has actually cheered me up a bit.

My husband can be so lovely when he wants to be, but other times he can be really mean and nasty. I never know which it is going to be. Nothing relevant to say, I'm just feeling very sad and alone, and somehow knowing that the cabal is out there helps a lot.

Fraus I have had some great news! I have been looking to leave my job for months due to its horrible agency culture, ridiculous hours, bullying from SMT, complete lack of HR (literally non existent) and minimum annual leave. It's probably why I spend a lot of the day here haha. But I have just secured an interview at what is my dream workplace next week for what would be a promotion! Even if I don't get the job I am still over the moon to be considered for the role - especially in these COVID times when hundreds of people are applying for one role. Whatever happens, it's made me believe in myself a bit more and that I can leave my toxic job!

This is baby Joe, he's been here for 5 weeks now, @LennyBriscoe. Good luck to @heretoreaditall2019, such a scary time for you but it sounds as if you are getting really good care.

Breakdance Badass said:

Flumps that cake is amazing, show us more???

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Stop encouraging me. It's the one vaguely creative skill I have, so I will show off. I liked making ones for kids best I think, though I do love making sugar flowers too.

Fraus. Jai drinkez tout les booze. My bed is TOO BIG for my small little face so I bought le water et les sticks chocolat to keep me company. Pray for mon hangover.

WE HAVE GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm having a mare trying to catch up on the MT at the moment. These new meds are knocking me out and I can't stay up until gone midnight reading Tattle any more. Might ring my doctor tomorrow and demand a switch because I need to keep abreast of the multitude of chaoses. Here's Sideboard Cat in her tunnel, please enjoy.

@traumatised sideboard sending love and hope the change is smoother than anticipated.