Lydia Millen #86 Lydia Elise Millen is gone. Lydia Millen is here to con.

[Milking Keynes]

He's too busy giving himself his own hair cut, microwaving potatoes, grating cheese, working on his legs and photoshopping photos of himself in the carpark.

And he earns 100k for that?

 

[Oops...]

Ask me how I felt when I saw your avatar? Go on...ask me...

I am so sorry you have had this awful illness to contend with on top of everything else. I am proud of you for being a difficult patient - only fabulous people are difficult when ill since their flow of fabulousness is cut off for a time and it’s not pleasant.

It sounds terrifying and I am so glad it’s over for you...Now - ignore the doctors - get your glad rags on and PARTY You have been missed very much indeed and it’s such a relief to see you x

I had to google it - I actually thought it was one of those egg-shaped outdoor chairs. Anyhow, it is indeed a very expensive (isn’t it always for the influencers) very good-looking, barbecue. Indeed - it is the Aga of barbecues.

I once met The Aga of Barbeques in Dubai. He’s a nice bloke...

 

[Miss Trunchbull]

Did Lydia ever get that moosive copper tub installed? I cba to watch a 40 minute flog

She could always batch cook jam in it. And then vacuum it. And then freeze it.

 

[blue_orchid]

My dearest @Oops... and @Milking Keynes,

I’m so sorry I’ve not replied to your posts before now, but thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring and wondering where I was - it truly means a great deal to me.

Here’s a rundown of what happened ...

I started feeling unwell just after I worked my last night duty shift (the one that caused me to miss out on the fanfare of Trunchy’s Trooping Troupers Event) and I just couldn’t shake it.

I was getting progressively worse and after returning two negative Covid tests, I was diagnosed with the Flu, Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis by my GP ... then just as I started feeling better, I went downhill rather rapidly and last Wednesday morning I was admitted to hospital with Pneumonia.

I was discharged on Sunday afternoon and ordered to rest at home for at least the next 10 days - although I’m still not feeling great, I’m no longer fighting to breathe and feeling like death is imminent.

I only had my phone with me when I was in hospital and while all of you wonderful Tattle humans definitely kept me entertained, I was sleeping a lot (when I wasn’t being tortured by one of my Physiotherapists), struggling with being away from Master Midnight, and to be honest I just didn’t have the energy to post any comments.

I’m also trés disappointed that I was not able to participate in the shenanigans of the Bonnets and Frocks Garden Party at the weekend ... I was really looking forward to attending it with my most beloved Mr Viggo Mortensen Darcy!

Having now missed TWO major Tattle events in a row, I am determined to most definitely make it to our much anticipated inaugural Downtonbury Muddy Boot Festival no matter what - even if I happen to be comatose at the time (in which case my pre-loved Tardis will be deployed in Emergency Automatic Operating Mode).

Thank you again to both of you, and to all the other Tattlers who missed me ... I’m incredibly lucky to have so many people in this wonderful community who genuinely care about me.

@MissMidnight I am so very sorry to hear how ill you have been but so glad to know you are finally on the mend. I know @Oops... was worried as were many of us. We could see you liking comments though, so that was hopeful.

I think it is hardest for healthcare professionals to put themselves first as we are always caring for others. Please spend the next 10 days getting good rest and we will all be here ready for your witty posts when you're up to it.

As for the Downtonbury Festival, I had hoped you'd be there and have ensured no pedicures will be part of the beauty services, so you do not have to be exposed to anyone's feetsies.

All the best. Sending positive thoughts and well wishes your way. Get well soon.

 

[Oops...]

And he earns 100k for that?

From memory I think his turnover last year was circa £104K and her turnover was £1.9M. So what they jointly put out for a year is in excess of £2M of work...

 

[Catcher_In_The_Lie]

It’s a type of barbecue - a very expensive type naturally!

Wonder how much they’ll actually use it.. they’re vegetarians aren’t they? (I am too and we hardly ever bbq anything anymore)

 

[Wophie]

From memory I think his turnover last year was circa £104K and her turnover was £1.9M. So what they jointly put out for a year is in excess of £2M of work...

This year will be a shock for their bank accounts then!

 

[blue_orchid]

From memory I think his turnover last year was circa £104K and her turnover was £1.9M. So what they jointly put out for a year is in excess of £2M of work...

It's kind of mind blowing, isn't it? That she gets compensated that much for the content she puts out?

I didn't realize she made that much.

Teachers and nurses are just some of the professionals that ought to be paid that much annually, in my opinion. They are the true influencers in our world as are scientists, social activists, doctors etc.

Not people like Lydiot.

 

[Milking Keynes]

Not sure if I have ever mentioned my complete aversion/hatred of cooking but I once tried to attend a weekend Cookery School at Le Manoir - I did half a day and then ordered myself off the premises...

With all our talk about cookery courses and tapas and the like, long-time lurker, Nigella Pawson, made contact and would like to request a tent at Downtonbury.

She says her tent will be set-up to provide round the clock snacks for the dogs, so that no matter what security shift they are coming off - lots of tasty food await them. She and her team will be manning the tent 24/7 and serving the poor exhausted dogs nutritious and delicious snacks at the end of their shift.

Isn’t this exciting? And at no extra cost as her tent is sponsored by Dogestic Doggess! I said I would run it past you, @Oops because I know tent space is at a premium. Her menu is divine - some dishes as follows-

Oven baked salmon snacks
Churro style mini sticks
Lamb recipe crunchy busicuits
Pup-peroni jerky chews.

 

[LadyChat]

I had to google it - I actually thought it was one of those egg-shaped outdoor chairs. Anyhow, it is indeed a very expensive (isn’t it always for the influencers) very good-looking, barbecue. Indeed - it is the Aga of barbecues.

And it just so happens that we "Lady" Josephine and charlie-boy have the exact same one! I'm going to get so confused watching these people - they're all morphing into ONE! *flutters hankie and sniffs salts*

 

[loulouhampton]

She’s just posted a story for ‘worst assumptions about me’ like COME ON! She had a massive go at me for my comment on her last q&a and now she’s literally asking for bad comments that she can complain about

 

[Rubythefirebat]

So glad you are feeling better @MissMidnight and can attend DownTownBury 2021. It will be a blast.

Anyone put their hand up for a DJ set?

I heard Dj Martin Garden will be there!

 

[Oops...]

With all our talk about cookery courses and tapas and the like, long-time lurker, Nigella Pawson, made contact and would like to request a tent at Downtonbury.

She says her tent will be set-up to provide round the clock snacks for the dogs, so that no matter what security shift they are coming off - lots of tasty food await them. She and her team will be manning the tent 24/7 and serving the poor exhausted dogs nutritious and delicious snacks at the end of their shift.

Isn’t this exciting? And at no extra cost as her tent is sponsored by Dogestic Doggess! I said I would run it past you, @Oops because I know tent space is at a premium. Her menu is divine - some dishes as follows-

Oven baked salmon snacks
Churro style mini sticks
Lamb recipe crunchy busicuits
Pup-peroni jerky chews.

Just ran your stupendous idea past the Planning Committee who have welcomed your idea with open paws. Nigella Pawson! WHAT an honour! They have asked if you would like a slightly smaller tent for the puppies and I have assumed you would welcome that so I have pressed the red button (wiki) on that too

I heard Dj Martin Garden will be there!

...under the pseudonym of DJ Market Garden

 

[Upintheair83]

Thank you so much @Miscanthus!

I have now verified for myself that Nurses do indeed make the WORST patients ... I’ve not been that unwell in a very, very long time and it’s given me a new understanding of what Master Midnight and his friends with Cystic Fibrosis go through on a regular basis.

I can’t believe I missed out on two spectacular Tattle events, but fear not - I will be attending our Downtonbury Muddy Boot Event with bells on!

Thanks for reminding me about the T-Shirt competition, hopefully I’ll be able to come up with something creative before the cut off date.

I’m glad you are feeling better and hope you continue to do so. Look after yourself and rest up if you can.

 

[Milking Keynes]

Just ran your stupendous idea past the Planning Committee who have welcomed your idea with open paws. Nigella Pawson! WHAT an honour! They have asked if you would like a slightly smaller tent for the puppies and I have assumed you would welcome that so I have pressed the red button (wiki) on that too


...under the pseudonym of DJ Market Garden

I kind of like the idea of the Aga of Barbeques as DJ too - can you get in touch with your friend in Dubai?

 

[Fionaelf13]

I am so tempted to comment.

 

[Miscanthus]

So glad you are feeling better @MissMidnight and can attend DownTownBury 2021. It will be a blast.

Anyone put their hand up for a DJ set?

@Stefano has an excellent taste in music!

 

[Wophie]

I am so tempted to comment.

 

[MissMidnight]

With regard to @MissMidnight it is really odd, though. Surely, if she is reading and then she could signal she that she is alright - I feel that it is way out of character. How about the following - if you need to change identity here, @Miss Midnight, and reappear as a new member, respond to this post as emoji and if you are just taking a break, post emoji - we await your response, with x

Oh, welcome back - you were sorely missed. All the Tattle sleuths combined could not solve the mystery. So sorry to hear how very sick you have been and the added worry of being away from Master Midnight. So relieved you’re better! xxx

Thank you my dearest @Milking Keynes!

I saw your comment asking me to use the oremoji to let you guys know what was going on, but the only appropriate emojis were or or 🫁 and I was pretty sure using any of those options would only confuse everyone even more than already were, so I decided to wait until I was discharged from hospital and feeling better to explain why I mysteriously went missing.

I’m so disappointed I couldn’t attend the Bonnets and Frocks Garden Party on Saturday, especially as I had already invited Mr Viggo Mortensen Darcy to accompany me, and to say he was displeased that I had to cancel at the last minute would be a massive understatement - I tried to explain that breathing while wearing a corset when one has Pneumonia is nigh on impossible, but even though he speaks six languages fluently he just did not understand what I was saying ... MEN!

Anyway, despite missing two amazing Tattle events I’m very happy to be back now - however I’m still feeling quite tired and napping a lot, so if I don’t contribute as much as I usually do over the next week or so, that will be the reason.

 

[specialsnowflake123]

I am so tempted to comment.

Me too! I’m sure that if she ends up answering some of them it’ll be a curated selection of questions that make her look better (charity, family relationships, babies, etc), nothing too controversial.

And Victoria uploaded this video a week ago, so original Lydia.