Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[coollino]

Good morning all. The last few pages of this thread have been a joy - reading books, chippy teas with a 6 year old, mojitos with your BFF, new computer games, beautiful sunsets. It really is the simple things in life that make us most happy.
The non stop party weekend continued yesterday by celebrating a friend's 50th birthday. She is a former work colleague and union rep and total bad influence on me (but that could work both ways) Her husband was also a work colleague - huge Springsteen and Bowie fan. Come round for a few drinks at about 3 they said. Mr F and I had a conversation which roughly said we would be sensible because of our previous very late night; we'll come home at about 9. You can guess the rest. We staggered home at 1am. I rediscovered my love for bacardi and coke. It was a fun night - again simple things: a night spent with good friends.
I am impressed with my stamina this weekend. There's life in the old dog yet!

I saw my parents today, my dad say the occasion got the better of him and he welled up with Bruce came out lol

He said this is the best time he has seen him, out of 3

 

[anjelikaferrett]

I saw my parents today, my dad say the occasion got the better of him and he welled up with Bruce came out lol

He said this is the best time he has seen him, out of 3

I've seen him 6 times. I agree with your Dad - there was something very special about that night.

 

[blue1948]

I love this thread and am so sad I didn’t participate right from the beginning. It’s just like being with friends who you can open up with……

This place is better for people like you so I think we are as grateful as you .
There is something special about giving , although I don't believe there are things in any religious scriptures that we should all strive for and giving is one .Giving whatever makes us feel good ,time ,gifts ,strength ,knowledge the list is endless as is the pleasure of giving .

 

[jazzy]

I love this thread and am so sad I didn’t participate right from the beginning. It’s just like being with friends who you can open up with……

Wish I could give it more than just a "like" Pete.
We may not agree politically but I very much regard you as a friend.
That's what this thread has achieved, that a 62 year old technophobe can regard someone he's never met as a mate.
Well done Karl

 

[Gwladysover]

I love this thread and am so sad I didn’t participate right from the beginning. It’s just like being with friends who you can open up with……

Agree wholeheartedly and I’m so grateful you all put up with the ramblings of an old biddy like me.

 

[anjelikaferrett]

Mr F got this through the post as a Father's Day gift from oldest child. It's a giant sausage roll from a London based company called Ginger Pig. We've just cooked it. OMG! Sausage rolls will never be the same again.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Am I too late for the group hug

Just watching Blondie at the IOW festival. Still looking good. Shame I can't say the same about her voice sadly. Great songs though.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Mr F got this through the post as a Father's Day gift from oldest child. It's a giant sausage roll from a London based company called Ginger Pig. We've just cooked it. OMG! Sausage rolls will never be the same again. View attachment 214421

I'm so glad you explained what that was Anj

 

[anjelikaferrett]

I'm so glad you explained what that was Anj

You mean you couldn't tell?

 

[peteblue]

Mr F got this through the post as a Father's Day gift from oldest child. It's a giant sausage roll from a London based company called Ginger Pig. We've just cooked it. OMG! Sausage rolls will never be the same again. View attachment 214421

I’m just glad you explained what it was…my first thought was something rude…..

 

[Barnfred 55]

You mean you couldn't tell?

Well.....How can I put this

 

[peteblue]

Just had a one hour conversation with my lad in America, Father’s Day call. We never really spoke that often tbh but it turned out to be quite an emotional call. Talking about my wife and so on. My other kids have a well used WhatsApp group with me for info pictures of babies and grandchildren etc and he’s finally decided to join in. Sometimes good things come out of unfortunate events……

 

[Ducans elbow]

Well Jimmy Cart didn’t disappoint, but I can see why he’s not everyone’s cup of tea, he definitely isn’t for the faint hearted,

He did 2 hours and didn’t leave any subject alone , but like I said everyone has different opinions that’s why this group on this page is great

 

[peteblue]

Just had a one hour conversation with my lad in America, Father’s Day call. We never really spoke that often tbh but it turned out to be quite an emotional call. Talking about my wife and so on. My other kids have a well used WhatsApp group with me for info pictures of babies and grandchildren etc and he’s finally decided to join in. Sometimes good things come out of unfortunate events……

Bloody hell, WhatsApp has just gone into overdrive…I’m made up……

 

[Ducans elbow]

I’m just glad you explained what it was…my first thought was something rude…..

Great minds and all that