Sending a Hug to the Keyboard Warriors

Thanks, everyone, and apologies for hijacking the thread somewhat. I'm not usually so whingy, but things definitely got on top of me today. Onwards and upwards! xx

GrannyMosh and hugs for you.

GrannyMosh

GrannyMosh I am sorry to hear of the tough time you're all having at the moment and hope your son makes a good recovery. The children are lucky to have you to care for them. and a hug if it will help.

I think a lot of us may be having a tough time and for some having a joke online is a way of relieving the stress so I hope you will feel up to joining in some of the lighthearted threads.

Geoffrey was Geoffrey Hayes who appeared with his pals Zippy, George and Bungle on children's TV for very many years in the programme Rainbow.

Lucca

Callistemon I seem to have lost the plot somewhere...what was the start of the youth hostel thing ?

It was a bit of lateral thinking, Lucca
A misread post > gin as bug repellent > Jungle formula > I'm a Celebrity GMOOH > Gwrych Castle this year > was Gwyrych Castle a Youth Hostel aeons ago?

Clear as mud?

GrannyMosh, I’ve just read your post and am so sorry that you have so much to contend with.

Sending you and strength, and all best wishes for your son’s speedy recovery.

You have a lot to cope with GrannyMosh.Please try to find some time for yourself which is not easy in your situation.

And can someone please tell me who Godfrey is? I can only think of the dear old chap in Dad's Army

GrannyMosh I don't know about Godfrey but there was some banter about Geoffrey from Rainbow last night. Remember Bungle and Zippy?
So sorry to hear of your troubles, sending you a virtual hug or two (()) and

GrannyMosh I read your post and thought you might like some to help you find the strength to get through this difficult time. Wishing a speedy recovery to your son and warm wishes to you.

I also have just read your post- sorry, I do not do hugs but you have my heartfelt sympathy. I do hope your son is on the mend.

Just read your post on page 6 GrannyMosh and sending a BIG hug your way. I hope your DS will be OK.

Thanks, dragonfly46. Funny, how when one has been strong for so long, the offer of a genuine hug can reduce one to tears. x

GrannyMosh this maybe off topic but sending you lots of hugs and

Lucca I think it was re ‘I’m a Z list celebrity trying to boost my career get me out of here’ Being filmed in a castle in North Wales that may or may not once have been a youth hostel

Callistemon I seem to have lost the plot somewhere...what was the start of the youth hostel thing ?

Sorry Grannymosh our posts crossed.
I’m sure an exception can be made for a hug for you.

A thread called ‘I Am Cloning Grand Mothers and Other Halves‘ May get you some attention Callistemon

I'd be glad of a hug or twelve, as long as they are gentle ones. In the last 4 weeks, my best friend of over 30 years has died of pancreatic cancer, without me being able to visit her. My favourite aunt (and godmother) has died of Covid. And now my son is in hospital with heart problems, probably brought on by stress. I have fibromyalgia and am helping to care for my three grandchildren despite suffering from constant pain and exhaustion. Not waving, but drowning here. Overwhelmed by grief.
Notinthemanual, I suspect your offer of hugs was a genuine one, albeit misunderstood by some of the people who have commented. If that's the case, please send them my way, and have in return.
And can someone please tell me who Godfrey is? I can only think of the dear old chap in Dad's Army.

Good morning Bigjohn and anybody else in this thread

Good morning everyone

Thank you all!

When a thread is started on IACGMOOH (?) perhaps I'll ask again.
I can find nothing about it being a YH and it was a very long time ago.

Happy memories of trips to Wales. My bones and joints are too old for youth hosteling now, and OH has never been a fan of roughing it. Our one and only camping trip together was a total disaster

It looks like it would make a super adventure holiday place. Really close to the coast tto.

Callistemon. If I remember correctly it was used for Jewish children from the kinderstransport, so if it had been kitted out to accommodate them, maybe it would be a natural progression to becoming a Youth Hostel. Maybe someone more local will know, we are some distance away although still in Wales.

Please no unkind comments today again.
I fail to see the connection between the two threads.