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*Ariadne's* dark room

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Galen Sat 16-Mar-13 16:02:48

Well think I've found it!

Cooeee, ariadne are you there? I can't see you in the dim light?

kittylester Mon 18-Mar-13 07:37:21

Maybe our mothers were separated at birth Galen grin

Galen Sun 17-Mar-13 21:16:20

Kitty my late mother was the same! There was only one couple in the home who she thought might have been roughly on her level, as their child was a doctor. But she didn't speak to them as they were Indian!
What terrible snobs our parents were!sad
Sorry about the bubbles!
I don't have bath often as it means putting in the bath lift!
I normally have a shower? But a soak is soooooooooooo nice!

Ariadne Sun 17-Mar-13 20:47:25

A stiff drink perhaps, Kitty? How about a vodka and something, or a wee dram? Put your feet up and let everything go for a while....(flllows own suggestion)

Galen you are dripping bubbles everywhere!

Ana Sun 17-Mar-13 19:15:19

Oh, Kitty - I'm surprised your tongue hasn't been bitten completely off! smile

kittylester Sun 17-Mar-13 19:13:04

That would be lovely Galen !! Go with the flow, as we used to say grin

Mum didn't do anything drastic. It just took a carer and I an age to get her dressed and get her to the dining room for lunch. But, when we got her there, she looked like 'lady muck' waving to her subjects and asking after their health. She's never met any of them before confused Nothing drastic as I said but answering correctly is quite a b****r. For instance telling me 'Kitty hasn't been for ages - I think I'll change my will'. I can't say that she already has and is leaving all her diamond rings to my younger brother's ex-girlfriend and missing out me, two DiLs, 4 DGDs and 2 DGGDs. grin

Galen Sun 17-Mar-13 18:31:10

I'm here with my vodka. I'm afraid it couldn't have been manflu I had as I think I'm going to live!
Had a lovely relaxing whirlpool bath with bubbles this morning.
Only one problem, I don't think the bubbles are supposed to get knee deep through the entire bathroom!
Are they?

Ariadne Sun 17-Mar-13 17:55:12

Tell you what - let's keep this room stocked with all the stuff we need to relax and just be daft (perhaps someone could list these essentials) then we can drop in and out if we need to.

There are several big comfy sofas, and soft lighting, and yes, kitty of course we can keep the curtains shut. What has mum done or said now?

I am here with a large glass of Pinot, revising the weekend. Seemed to be an awful lot of rugby....

Galen Sun 17-Mar-13 16:46:47

Oh dear! What's gone wrong now?

kittylester Sun 17-Mar-13 16:45:57

Please can we keep the curtains drawn for hit longer - I went to see my mum today. Any of that vodka left. The bottle and a long straw will be fine, thank you.

Galen Sun 17-Mar-13 16:45:22

sunshine came easy , through my window today.smile

celebgran Sun 17-Mar-13 15:47:52

Phoenix hope your spirits little better today!

Think some warm sun would cheer us all up.

Ariadne Sun 17-Mar-13 09:41:03

All I said, on another thread, was #goingtoliedownindarkenedroom......
Enjoyed your company, everyone! Let's open the curtains now, eh? xx

merlotgran Sat 16-Mar-13 21:52:52

Re-reading your post, Ariadne, I'm relieved it's not bread and dripping after all. hmm

merlotgran Sat 16-Mar-13 21:51:39

Cheers wine grin

Ariadne Sat 16-Mar-13 21:49:01

Here I am, back after a nice meal! Brought some wine and nibbles (marinated olives, home made bread and dipping oil) to keep us going, but the point was that it was a place where I was going to lie down and recover, so you don't need to stumble, Merlot, just grab a glass of something and relax. Away from the hurly burly of other, demanding threads. Feet up. I raises a glass to you all.

merlotgran Sat 16-Mar-13 21:27:04

Thanks, Ana I'm off to do some research....I might be some time.

Ana Sat 16-Mar-13 21:23:41

It's a bit of a long story, merlot, but you'll get the gist if you look at Frank's "Link I was sent" thread...wink

merlotgran Sat 16-Mar-13 21:15:51

Can anyone tell me why we're all stumbling around in this dark room? confused

Gransnet sure is weird sometimes. grin

JessM Sat 16-Mar-13 21:13:17

Aw phoenix . You are so brave.

Greatnan Sat 16-Mar-13 20:51:04

Phoenix .......thinking of you. flowers

Ella46 Sat 16-Mar-13 20:08:29

phoenix I hope tomorrow is a better day xx sunshine

sunflowersuffolk Sat 16-Mar-13 19:41:29

Hi Phoenix, sorry you are feeling low ..... hopefully you'll feel a little happier soon

Was just admiring your photos of your beautiful cats, I have three too - they are getting on now, about 15 and looking a little frail. I love just hearing them purring, very relaxing and soothing. Best wishes x.

merlotgran Sat 16-Mar-13 19:14:20

phoenix flowers and {{hugs}}

Anne58 Sat 16-Mar-13 19:01:11

Thank you Galen and all others, but I think it's just one of those patches.

Generally I am fairly upbeat, but every so often the big black duvet gets me. I'm also a bit prone to having what I call "Jack Days", they can sneak up on me with no warning. Just have to roll with it.

As she said in "Gone With The Wind" "Tomorrow is another day"

Galen Sat 16-Mar-13 18:52:07

{{hugs}} were all with you! Anything we can do?