Hi Morgs
Some of us with difficult families might need to use this too, if that is alright!
Pandora

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Originally posted by Pandora:
Hi Morgs
Some of us with difficult families might need to use this too, if that is alright!
Pandora

I'll be here

Woo Hoo!!!! Didn't mean to restrict to just *physically alone peoples* - alone covers a wide range - physical, heart, soul, guts We're all in different time zones - but this could be really interesting and fun We could, in spite of doh, *whatever* get a real party going here for days and days, where we can all chill out, chit chat etc I'm not an out there type but this could be really good - we'll all have somewhere to go
I think I might try to have a cyber family

Woo Hoo!
Morgs

Hey ((Draggers)) it was your very quiet comment, dear lady, that prompted me to post this thread - made me think how many of us there are - all ages, shapes and whatever who will need a haven during the holiday period
You're in
Love
morgs

Pandora and Permafrost - you're on!! Lovely to meet you Draggers is dropping by too!! We'll probably get to know each other more over this *Ha Ha* happy holiday time

I'm a thinking this could end up a Guiness (oops poorly spelt!) world record cyber gathering
love
Morgs

Can I come Morgs? Have got a lovely immediate family but a slightly trickier in-law, mum and brother situation that needs careful handling and lots of deep breaths and biting of the lip. Plus am having to work most of Christmas so feel a little bit sorry for myself ...so a party at yours sounds good. I'll bring the crackers and make some mince pies.

Thanks Morgs, you are a very kindly soul,

starfish

DF - that's a new location

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Location: next door to the worst neighbors ever

Timeframes/zones are going to be really interesting for the eve and the day
Just knew you'd be in!!

Starfish!! this party is OPEN - blimey it could be big - welcome in!
I've got to go to bed now!
Much love
Morgs

I am busy making the mince pies and am having one with a cup of tea and this chat half way through! On another thread i was saying i have been feeling really sad. Well when that happens i get cleaning, so my house is sparkling and i have just coaxed my husband into dumping the garden rubble that was piling up and hosing down the upstairs windows that can't be reached with normal human effort . You have no idea how much it has cheered me up and i am relieved that the first tiny bit of Xmas spirit is creeping into my somewhat weary soul.
Thanks for this thread, Morgs
Pandora

Morgs, it looks like you'll be partying for a long time...but you do get to open your presents over there way before we do

DF there's a pub in England where they have an annual gingerbread house competition at Christmas...the creations are amazing. I watched it on TV last week and thought I probably couldn't even manage 4 walls and a roof to stay standing! Let is know how it goes.

Draggers, oh dear, hugs for you to keep you sane at MIL lunch. Good luck...will keep all 5 legs crossed that she might behave herself,

starfish

Hey Dragonfly, i tell you i could be rich off my emotional turmoil if a started a cleaning business.

Good luck with the MIL, i find my whole in-law family um, er... challenging, there that's a nice politically correct word for it.

Pandora

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i find my whole in-law family um, er... challenging, there that's a nice politically correct word for it.

I have mentioned it before, but always raises a smile with my friends at Christmas ....my MIL buys me dreadful Christmas presents...over the years I've had such delights as a book of obituaries; 2 wrapping paper rolls wrapped up; and one year a packet of tea bags, a pot of jam and 2 toilet rolls (I kid not!!) Quote 'I thought I'd buy you something useful!'

so I'm with you Morgs on the challenging in-law thing ....how did it go Draggers??

ps Pandora what's the trick for persuading DHs into doing those jobs you've wanted them to do for ages? I'm well impressed with yours

starfish

Hi Dragonfly
Sorry you had such an awful time, drinking is the pits and with an in-law ...

Starfish, to tell you the truth i think i just got lucky with my DH (not sure what DH is but suspect it is husband?). They dont make many like him and i am pretty impressed with him too!

And those presents, well, what can i say. On the radio they were talking about the worst gift you have been given and one girl said her boyfriend's mother gave her a pack of diet products and a cellulite treatment and apparently she is not even fat. hoo boy...
don't ya just love family stuff!
Pandora

are you all married?

yep, i am definately married

Good morning all!!
Wow I knew my feelings about Christmas time weren't unique, but wow
Reading some of those presents just cracked me up Starfish - how totally off
Draggers how did you keep your cool with MIL? You deserve an award
You have my sympathy DF - lousy neighbours are the absolute pits - maybe you should learn the drums
Permafrost - no I'm not married - happily divorced in the early 90's - have the decree somewhere It's just me and the dog, fish, birds now!!
Pandora - so nice to hear you have such a lovely H - love the way you speak of him
Ok gang, gotta go and I'm now at work
Morgs

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Permafrost - no I'm not married - happily divorced in the early 90's

divorced in the early 90s... I feel like a baby. I think I'll go and grab my rattle and teddy.

A little more respect for your elders frosty Your response had me laughing myself silly at 6.30am - thanks for a brilliant start to the day Now be a good kid and go play with your toys
Love
Morgs

Me me! I'm not married! I'm 19... I was a baby in the early 90's! Are you younger than me, permafrost? You dont have to answer, I'm just wondering if there's someone younger on here!

Mac, yaaay

I'm 22!!

Wow, you're incredibly mature! I always thought you were much older when I saw what you wrote.

Wanna hold my teddy?

22????? I know you're happy but I was hoping someone younger or the same age! lol! Thanks for saying I'm mature!

Sorry
But 19 and 22 are really not very different. I don't think I've changed much in those 3 years.
Extremely mature!! Just read your answer to the vision board thread...
I feel useless here. I can only give hugs
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DF, how did that gingerbread house turn out?

I'm 21. I don't think you're useless at all, PF. Besides, I think hugs are what a lot of us crave the most anyway. Forget great advice (although that's nice, too); it's just nice to know someone's listening.

Permafrost,

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I feel useless here. I can only give hugs

I am sorry you feel useless but hugs are always appreciated here and know please that you are far from useless...now I've ascertained that I'm old enough to be your mother - thanks guys! (...and birthday tomorrow so another year younger! lol), may I give you a hug back?

starfishy

starfishy- your birthday`s torrow?? That means we`re gonna have to make a party here for you!! Yep, I`ll bring some music or something, and hopefully the rest here can bring in the cakes and ballons(?)..
lts gonna be great mix with both young and elder people, so it seems.. i am 8 years old these days...
(ok, i am 23)

Hey Starfish
I'm getting in early!!

I hope you have a great day.
Hugs
Morgs

Happy Birthday Starfish and many more. I'll bring a big chocolate cake with some candles so you can make a wish that is sure to come true!

Hugs
TN

Starfish,

Happy Birthday!!!

Ooooohhhhh Thank you

You guys are totally amazing...that's the best present ever. I am really touched. Thank you.

Thanks for organising the party and music froggie and the chocckie cake TN....What time does it start? Oh fancy dress is optional BTW!!!

Morgs, Draggers and Marsh.....thank you, your pictures are far far better than any card

starfishy

STARFISHY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
I hope you have an amazing day, one year younger!!




we're all gonna sing for you:

Draggers sings the solo and we're the background singers. Ok, Draggie?


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Oh what have I started... can't see the lines from all those color codes LOL.
I know you're not a fish starfishy, but I wanted to draw one anyway. The red thing is a balloon for your birthday, don't swallow it, okay?

HAPPY BIRTDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY STARFISHYYY, HERE COMES SOME MORE MUSIC (i made the song myself!)!!



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*LA LA LA LA LA LA LALA LALALALALALA* (CHOIR CONTINUE SINGING THE WHOOOOLE DAY LONG*

(its suppose to be a note.. )

Happy Birthday Starfish!

Permafrost I love your choir...I can't stop watching it and Frog that looks like a note to me

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STARRYFISH!!!!! How awesome that we have you with us.

Call me classy, call me understated, call me cheap or lacking in ascii skilz - here, for you my dear, is a single long-stemmed red rose (explanation included in case it looks nothing like that). Hope you have a really beautiful day, and a wonderful year ahead. You deserve it.


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love,
Jones

Happy Birthday Starfish!!! I hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy Birthday Starfish!

Oh thank you all so very much for all your thoughts and pictures and Birthday wishes. You have really made my day.

Deepfried - wow a real starfishy I love the piccky. Thanks for that and the present ...will go hunting..........x

Permafrost - yes one year younger indeed !! Thank you for arranging the choir too ...now about that soloist, just a private word about her being a little off tune That fish is truly awesome, you are one talented girl. Thank you x

froggie - love it! Thank you for the picture and the singing too ...can hear it all the way from Norway x

Butterfly - thanks very much for the birthday wishes.Love the smiley butterfly too x

Jonesey - Thank you for the beautiful rose, (no explanation needed at all)and for your lovely words too. x

Pandora - thank you too and dear Smiley...thank you for remembering me in your difficulties.

Family dinner beckons so must dash, but just know I love you guys

starfishy x

Sorry I'm so late to the party! Starfish, I have no idea how to do any of those awesome fancy smileys for you, but I wanted to post something for you, my dear friend. I will be back...Happy Birthday, Starfish,

Love BB

Happy Birthday Starfish!!

I hope it's the beginning of an awesome year that contains much joy! I'm bringing confetti, streamers, and noisemakers, as I think the anniversary of your birth is definitely a cause for celebration!

AG

How do you make a good mince pie?