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Falconbird Sat 27-Dec-14 11:58:57

This is my third Christmas without my husband and I was really thrown by the fact that I missed him much more than in previous years. I think the initial shock of his sudden passing is wearing off. I have three sons and three lovely grandchildren - but without "my bloke" it seemed very very empty and lonely this year.

sad

bikergran Tue 28-Apr-15 20:56:57

ohh yes lol lo ohh that's a good one nannieroz yes Falcon where is she hiding, hmm we can fill her in as soon as. nannieroz that is good, I once went to a "Virtual Themes Party" couple of wine wine at my desktop, when I woke up next morning I almost felt like I had actualy been! to a party lol, it's a bit like a good book, you can become embroiled in it smile

bikergran Tue 28-Apr-15 20:59:04

and yes I believe Galen is spot on with bow and arrow smile

well goodnight all, off to my freshly made bed....moon

mcem Tue 28-Apr-15 21:04:34

Ladies - although I haven't contributed to this thread, I've read it with growing admiration.
I do think you'd have a ball at biker's party and wonder if you'd like to have a flavour of the virtual parties of the 'old days of GN'?
Go to CHAT and find the Christmas Party thread.

I've just reread it and it reminded me of so many of the original names. I'm sure you'll recognise lots of them!

Absolute nonsense but no sniping or serious arguments! Enjoy!

bikergran Wed 29-Apr-15 08:05:37

mcem hello, not sure if you are an old (cough) original poster but nice to see you...smile

Oh yes I am sure there's going to be a ball (amongst other things) grin
I shall have a mooch at the "Christmas Party Thread" and relive the moments smile

I must now put my "party head away as I am getting too excited grin and wait for Galan to send out the invites..open to all I'm sure ..whooohooo......(whoops sorry party head emerged again) tut!

I suppose we should let the thread ease back to it's original theme, as goodness knows what any "new widows" may think if they were to drop in! they will wonder what on earths going on smile but hope anyone would be able to have a little smile whilst reading the thread.

Until then I shall keep my ears and eyes open for the "announcement" Iv got my party frock ready grin and now going to do my homework on the theme .... whilst sipping my brew

mcem Wed 29-Apr-15 16:25:32

Yes biker, I've been around since day one but had along spell away due to family stuff.
When I got back to GN I was unable go use my name for some reason so reregistered and em became mcem.
I take your point about new posters joining the thread at this stage and finding it's not what they expect. However I think you've introduced a note of nonsense and shown some sad ladies that it is ok to relax, to smile and to enjoy the company of others in a similar situation. Well done!

annsixty Wed 29-Apr-15 16:34:02

bikergran it is so good to see you getting some way to being your old jokey self again. I am sure you do all your grieving just the same and will for a long time but you are doing yourself (and others) some good by joining in with such good fun topics flowers

loopylou Wed 29-Apr-15 16:58:01

I'm still trying to get the red wine stains out of the armchair after bikergran's post last evening about her knees and matches grin

DH thought I'd had a choking fit because he'd said something about the Election hmm

Wonderfully crazy ladies on this thread!

annodomini Wed 29-Apr-15 17:20:14

Never mind the Christmas party. The original party was the Halloween one on Pendle Hill which was where biker's inflatable friends made their debut appearance.

bikergran Wed 29-Apr-15 17:37:53

mcem thankyou and yes you put it better than me ! but yes that was the point I was trying to make and didn't want/hope that it was detracting from the original post which was Falcons

annsixty yes you are so right, in fact I spent most of the afternoon yesterday in my "other mode" with my mind so heavy on this time last when everything was sort of ticking along not too bad, and then "wham"! we didn't know what was coming, well we did, but! you know!

loopylou it was me that nearly had a fit! I misread the post about the "armchair" I thought well!!! I don't remember sitting in an armchair rubbing my knees together shock then re read the post and realised you meant your! armchair lol grin

anno ohh yes the Halloween party lol grin I have a photo on my profile of me at Pendle Hill! hope your coming along to the party anno would love you to meet "Randolph or was it Rudolph must re trace my post and a have a look hmm

Wondering where Falcon is ! hmm

annodomini Wed 29-Apr-15 18:18:15

You may not have been in a state to remember the Halloween party, biker! grin

bikergran Wed 29-Apr-15 18:19:46

hmm grin

loopylou Wed 29-Apr-15 18:22:10

I imagine falcon has fled for the hills, or a conveniently placed castle where she can pull up the drawbridge to keep out the hoard of rampant GNs!

Falconbird Wed 29-Apr-15 19:39:27

I'm here ladies. I've been planning my clothes for the big event.

Got a long dress, and a long pointy hat with a veil at the back. I was wondering about Chasity Belts which were all the rage in Medieval times but then I remembered we are all mums and Grans so definitely won't be needed.

I'm not sure whether or not to pack the big foam hand you sent me Biker. I think it might squash down.

Who's going to get this party started. I think I read somewhere that Galen was in charge. wine

bikergran Wed 29-Apr-15 20:48:42

Falcon thank goodness your ok..last we heard you were looking for Rick Wakeman on youtube... we thought you may have absconded with him and enticed him to this party! under your long frock!! shock
and chastity belts! you speak for yourself !!! some loose women going to this party won't mention any names wink

loopylou Wed 29-Apr-15 20:56:09

How many knights are you inviting?
I love a man in armour [swoons but no one's looking my way].........

bikergran Wed 29-Apr-15 21:01:19

Oh glad the Hand arrived, nannier got hers as well, hope you have both tested it as there was a faulty batch!

Yes Galen is in charge, think she went off to the print the invites and sharpen her arrows. I'm pretty sure she will open a thread on the forum for all. smile

bikergran Wed 29-Apr-15 21:07:50

Hey!! Ladies I have been having a look at this Tintergel place!! it looks fan daby dozy...have a google, you know we have a bit of a journey to Cornwall! so take plenty of supplies.I'v decided to have a sidecar fitted tomorrow, so I have room for two more passengers (first come first serve) no squabbling now! in fact if ones sits on anothers knee we could fit 4 in the sidecar hmm

We would have to take the back country roads in case the country police were there, but if we come across any of them, I have plenty of Duck Tape, we will tape them to a tree, leave them some Magic Mushrooms and they will be none the wiser,, must remember to set them free on the way back grin

annodomini Wed 29-Apr-15 21:38:21

Running true to form, I see, biker. grin

bikergran Wed 29-Apr-15 22:05:43

It's the "Vimto" anno wine smile goodnight all moon

bikergran Thu 30-Apr-15 22:22:51

bump as requested smile

Galen Thu 30-Apr-15 23:24:24

I'll open the thread on Saturday night
Is Monday ok for all?
I've the family staying until Saturday, so th iPad gets commandeered by the dgcs.

Falconbird Fri 01-May-15 08:43:08

I'm in !!!!

bikergran Fri 01-May-15 08:53:40

already packed with my supplies wine (still having trouble finding any matches though! could be crucial) grin

nannieroz111 Fri 01-May-15 10:11:44

I'm in too (please). Don't worry biker, I'll bring the matches........ don't want your knees to ignite!!!!! grin

bikergran Fri 01-May-15 12:29:15

ohh nannier lol grin