I don't know where we're going, but I know where I am (part 8)

JupiterKid

Chilling on the bed in our hotel room in Costa Calma, Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, just waiting for my other half to finish his shower and head to the hotel restaurant.

Weather is beautiful - sunny and warm and was in the pool twice earlier today. Beach tomorrow.

Fireside, admiring the tree and lights.
For all my grumbling they're looking great.. Stocked up on mince pies and brandy butter in town earlier, the Spirit of Autosport Christmas must have visted overnight, I'm all cheery and smiling at people, wishing them Glad Tidings and meaning it. Most odd. I'm sure it'll pass soon

Sorry for those of you struggling with troubles and the ongoing battle with grief.

Teapot22

On a lighter note, don't want to be all sadness..I am sitting waiting for my three boys to fall asleep so I can wrap the presents from Santa. That's the magic I love.

Leg End Reject

House now fully cleaned! If any if you are planning a festive visit tomorrow would be the best day, today is the last day of 2019 that I'll wield a mop.

Couchside feeling smug.

4Ad

At home in East Clare listening to The National, on my first sip of wine ( I know I'm gonna finish it, the bottle that is)
I'm going to txt a girl, I know I really shouldnt, but going to do it while sober....

Thought's for all the people strugging now and over Christmas (myself included)
It will be over soon and life will get back to 'normal'...

Oh to be somewhere warm, Fuerteventura sounds great..

Leg End Reject

Nothing ventured, 4Ad! Hope you get the response you want.

honeybear

Fingers crossed 4Ad!

Wayne Jarvis

Bedside, I'm just back from a big long "clear the head" walk/run.


Seph my brother is a complete cúnt, seriously a horrible human being, so you have my full sympathy and if you ever want to have a big old rant about him I wouldn't mind at all if you sent me a PM about it.


I wish I could take all of you that are hurting, even those of you that aren't hurting and give you all a big squeezy hug, that's partly out of selfish reasons as I would love to be the recipient of a big squeezy hug myself but also just I just want to give you all a big squeezy hug! Forgetting that it's Christmas time because bad shít happens all year round, a big squeezy hug can work wonders for the heart and soul. I have come here more these last few months because I find I smile and laugh more posting in this thread than in most others and that's something I have needed and wanted.



A sincere thank you to all for that and an extra bonus shout out to Pretzill who included me in a little rap he/she made up and brought a big soppy smile to my face which was much needed at the time.


I'm logging off Boards for a few days so I hope everybody has as good a Christmas as they possibly can and I hope those who are hurting can find something or someone to help them.


Merry Christmas to my fellow Wherers. :)

anewme

Sitting on couch, white wine and gorgonzola cheese ...Love Actually just starting on ITV2. Due to go to work tomorrow, but might just work from home in my PJ's.

Leg End Reject

Big hug to you, Guy. I hope it's a better Christmas than you expect.

Have a lovely few days Guy whatever you get up to,your posts have made me genuinely laugh out loud at times,lots of hugs going your way.x

Widdershins

Leg End Reject wrote: »

You'll never move on fully if you keep reminders, especially something so intimate. You mention this ex a lot, it would be healthier to leave them in the past where they belong.

This is a personal thing for me, and it's not a judgement, but I would find it hugely disrespectful if a partner was keeping and reading what are essentially love letters from exes.

Sorry to hear some of you are dreading the week, it's always a difficult time when things aren't as you would like.

Grem, I hope you have some company this week.

Seph, unfortunately this is the week where it'll kick off, I hope you and your family weather the storm.

Homeside, mid-clean. Why do I always procrastinate?

Honestly, that ex, he of the emails, was such a little ratbag there is no chance of me retaining any attachment to him.

The ex I do be on about sometimes is a different man. We were together for years so I couldn't turn my back on him but hes in therapy now so Im starting to move on with my life without having to deal with his issues.

Id never thought about it like that, though. About my partner possibly being hurt by me keeping reminders of an ex. Ill think on that one, thank you.

Ps. I think its another poster whos got a tough week ahead...Im doing grand now but thanks xoxo

gifted

Dropping vitual hugs and hands to everyone who feels they need them this christmas.....

Mam of 4

Guy , don't forget to come back to us , you're a gent , hugs going your way , stay safe

Autosport

Evening all . I haven't been on much as this is my busy time of year. I'll be back on full auto mode Christmas Day and will drive ye mad with my ramblings

Sending hugs to any of you who are suffering or not feeling the Christmas spirit (hugs) I know I must have driven some of ye mad but I don't get to enjoy the run up to the big day as I work crazy hours.

Sending loads of love and hugs
Auto xx

Gremlinertia

Deskside thinking of you all and about to eat a yoghurt, thrilling times

Skybirdjb

Any hugs going spare ?

Gremlinertia

Skybirdjb wrote: »

Any hugs going spare ?

Of course

Mam of 4

Skybirdjb wrote: »

Any hugs going spare ?

Hugs Sky .

Hope you got through the last few days as best you could , know it can't have been easy on you .

Widdershins

Rollup roll up.Get your hugs here.

Autosport

Skybirdjb wrote: »

Any hugs going spare ?

Oh your getting the full Auto hug ((hugs)))

eviltwin

Had a quiet day. The dog is here, going to crematorium tomorrow so we had a bit of a wake for him, it's been good for my son to have him, it's the first death he's experienced and it's taken some of the fear from it all. My cat will not leave the dog, I suspect tomorrow will be hard for him too.

Currently watching Spectre then off to bed.

honeybear

Hitting the hay. Night All! Codladh Sámh!

4Ad

eviltwin wrote: »

Had a quiet day. The dog is here, going to crematorium tomorrow so we had a bit of a wake for him, it's been good for my son to have him, it's the first death he's experienced and it's taken some of the fear from it all. My cat will not leave the dog, I suspect tomorrow will be hard for him too.

Currently watching Spectre then off to bed.

Sorry Evil, not easy.
Hope ye get getting on ok ...

Widdershins

Lying on bed after neuro linguistic programming sesh over Whatsapp. Never been so relaxed in my life. Ive been Reprogrammed.
Mind. Blown.

If ye can try it, go for it. Im lucky that its a close friend doing it for me so its personalised to me and my situations but theres even youtube clips that would work just as well.

Alf Veedersane

Watching Match of The Day 2. Listening out for the little lad (he's 1) cos he seems to have hand, foot and mouth and the poor little fúcker is not enjoying it. Usually happy as a pig in shíte but he's had a bad run of catching everything.

Have sound on tv down and listening to the Joe Rogan podcast with Matthew Walker on sleep (again). Fascinating stuff.

Checked the fridge and presses. Yep...no more room for food. Still wondering if there will be enough food for Christmas. Jesus wept.

Mam of 4

Having a smoke before bed . Ninety percent of everything wrapped , just a few to do tomorrow . Feels strange , I normally don't wrap the kids (grown adults now) presents until the night before Christmas Eve tbh .
Think I'm getting organised in my old age

Gremlinertia

And so all of a sudden it's monday

Shady Grady

Widdershins wrote: »

Lying on bed after neuro linguistic programming sesh over Whatsapp. Never been so relaxed in my life. Ive been Reprogrammed.
Mind. Blown.

If ye can try it, go for it. Im lucky that its a close friend doing it for me so its personalised to me and my situations but theres even youtube clips that would work just as well.

I've no idea what you just said, but if it makes you feel good Ol'Shady is all for it.

Skybirdjb

Anyone up ?

Gremlinertia

Skybirdjb wrote: »

Anyone up ?

Yup, right here Sky

Skybirdjb

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Yup, right here Sky

You working ? So tired here and so sick how are things with u ??

Gremlinertia

Yeah tipping along. How are you doing? You must be wrecked *huggles*

Skybirdjb

Been a mad few week between the funeral and travelling chaos with ferries cancelled there hasn’t been much sleep . But managed to get all my Xmas shopping done and lots of things for little bird and food shop done so all good . What are you doing for xmas

Gremlinertia

I'd say hectic wouldn't describe it.. Tea? Well done on getting it all in, hope your head and heart aren't too rattled. I'm doing eff all for wednesday, little bit of simple volunteering in the morning, some sleep and work..

Skybirdjb

Just going to ask you the same for tea ? Lol head is very bad recently but trying so hard to get back on track with it it can be hard tho can’t it ? . When will ur misses be back??

Gremlinertia

It takes time but getting even three or four minutes to yourself every so often to not think helps a lot. Dunno exactly when she is back a weekish, oh and here's your tea

Skybirdjb

I don’t seem to get much time to myself these days only hospital appointments 😂 it’s the little victory’s tho isn’t it like last year I couldnt go to the shops with my anxiety and yesterday went into the city with my dad

Gremlinertia

I get ya, well done on going into the city, that is big! I'm pretty much work and hospital appointments too :rolleyes:

The Crazy Cat Lady

bedside, watching classic corrie on 1TV3

big *hugs* for anyone struggling x

Waiting around for a parcel today, then home to my folks house for Christmas

honeybear

Unusual for me to be having a cuppa this early (River by Joni Mitchell playing in the background - one of my favourite Christmas songs). Slept like a baby but head cold is full on. Party tonight should be interesting (everyone will be avoiding me like the plague!) Going to walk doggies, feed cats and head into town early. Wishing all ye lovely wherers a Happy Monday!

Gremlinertia

Honeybear, hot blackcurrant is my total go to when my head is all blocked up, worth a try

honeybear

Will try anything Grem! Sniff! Sniff! Thanks!

Autosport

Morning all

One very excited Auto here

Happy Monday!!!

smurfjed

Just waking up, clear skies over London, time for breakfast, some last minute food shopping then the airport. Not sure which city I shall be sleeping in tonight, so avoiding frozen food.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k

Just shy of 2 hours into my day. 11 hours left.
God I love Christmas. :mad:

Alf Veedersane

Watching cartoons as Gaeilge with the youngest. Mrs V off to work for a half day so it's Daddy Daycare for both of them. Looking forward to it cos I'll be in work tomorrow.

Coffee is on board so all is well.

CrowdedHouse

...So here it is, Merry Christmas, Everybody's having fun, Look to the future now it's only just begun...



Morning all,

A clear spells morning 5.7C

Kitchen with the brekkie, salt mines bound in body at least

Have a good one

Gremlinertia

The market is been taken apart super fast in eyre square.. Mad efficient altogether, that's it, all over til next year

Trying to be in better form today.... Lads at work annoyed the daylights out of me yesterday.
A good long walk is a good start