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Forum: Social Groups 8 Nov 21, 10:42 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,099
Posted By Poppycat
Hope you managed to speak to someone today and...

Hope you managed to speak to someone today and they were able to offer you some options to help xx
Forum: Social Groups 8 Nov 21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,099
Posted By Poppycat
My insomnia has been intense over the last few...

My insomnia has been intense over the last few months and all over the place recovering from surgery. I find the Calm ap really helpful for when my head won’t shut up. Sending hugs xx
Forum: Social Groups 8 Nov 21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,099
Posted By Poppycat
Headaches - yes, I’ve been extremely lucky and...

Headaches - yes, I’ve been extremely lucky and not suffered before but these have been stopping me from working some days until the pain killer kicks in. Add to that crippling anxiety, mood swings,...
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 21, 09:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,299
Posted By Poppycat
My mum used to do Tupperware parties so we had...

My mum used to do Tupperware parties so we had lot of it. Does anyone remember the lid holder? It was a wedge shaped bracket with a slightly larger bead running down the bottom which held the lids...
Forum: General Chat 23 Oct 21, 08:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,133
Posted By Poppycat
Another vote for Nespresso Vertuo. We bought it...

Another vote for Nespresso Vertuo. We bought it to replace the tassimo as I found the coffee a bit bitter and the pods with milk always seemed too sweet. We have the milk frother too and combined...
Forum: General Chat 19 Oct 21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,585
Posted By Poppycat
My DSs are doing shifts in their school library...

My DSs are doing shifts in their school library and help to run games/chess clubs for lower year groups.

They did have the option of helping out at their old cub pack.
Forum: General Chat 19 Oct 21, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 702
Posted By Poppycat
Hi Babbymint I used a kit that I’d bought...

Hi Babbymint

I used a kit that I’d bought from hobby craft and made soap just before lockdown 1. It was a Godsend as there was no soap in the shops for a while. No idea what the Ph is so can’t...
Forum: TV and Film 13 Oct 21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,032
Posted By Poppycat
I didn’t know that either! Wow. Andie is...

I didn’t know that either! Wow. Andie is amazing in this. It’s a tough watch but filmed beautifully and very thought provoking. Not DH’s cup of tea but I really enjoyed it.
Forum: General Chat 6 Oct 21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By Poppycat
We did ours in 2 fittings, half at a time and...

We did ours in 2 fittings, half at a time and boxed up and loaded all the contents of the rooms being done into ones that weren’t. We moved the mattress down to our living room and slept there to...
Forum: Christmas 4 Oct 21, 09:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,009
Posted By Poppycat
I get a huge amount of pleasure from the Jackie...

I get a huge amount of pleasure from the Jackie Lawson calendars. Last years was a Nordic theme and just builds each day. Still go in and play some of the games on my tablet now. You can send...
Forum: General Chat 4 Oct 21, 07:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,802
Posted By Poppycat
Hi JLH I am so sorry for your loss. We lost...

Hi JLH

I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our boy very suddenly 3 years ago and it has taken a long time for us to look at pictures and videos and smile rather than blub but we now can and very...
Forum: General Chat 26 Sep 21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,617
Posted By Poppycat
Our boy was just 3 as well, hardest decision ever...

Our boy was just 3 as well, hardest decision ever but the right one for him.

Sending massive hugs xx
Forum: General Chat 26 Sep 21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,353
Posted By Poppycat
Try One Pound Sweets. Got several bars of...

Try One Pound Sweets. Got several bars of Caramilk from them as well as Mint Choc buttons in the same delivery 😀😀. Found the Caramilk a bit too sweet tbh, prefer Dark Milk.
Forum: Social Groups 20 Sep 21, 03:25 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,099
Posted By Poppycat
Thank you again.. I think if we didn’t cancel...

Thank you again.. I think if we didn’t cancel I’ll be pushing myself to be ready and shouldn’t. Last thing I’d want is for something to happen and not be able to get back.
Forum: Social Groups 19 Sep 21, 08:50 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,099
Posted By Poppycat
Thank you, that’s really reassuring. I have been...

Thank you, that’s really reassuring. I have been told to take a month off work, which they have been brilliant about, but struggling with that concept as I work from home too, desk job, so didn’t...
Forum: Social Groups 17 Sep 21, 06:57 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,099
Posted By Poppycat
Due to work/family/life etc I’d not bothered...

Due to work/family/life etc I’d not bothered getting the coil removed when it ran out so asked for that do be done during a routine smear. Unfortunately it was stuck and broke. I was referred to a...
Forum: Social Groups 17 Sep 21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,099
Posted By Poppycat
How did I not know you lovely ladies were here? ...

How did I not know you lovely ladies were here? Can I join you?

I’ve read the posts above nodding and saying yes, yes, yep that one too... I have been going slowly demented in the last 18 months...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 21, 12:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,327
Posted By Poppycat
Wet and Forget is really good. Not bleach based...

Wet and Forget is really good. Not bleach based and gets rid of black algae, mould etc that pressure washing wouldn’t shift.

Got ours from Costco and lasts for ages.
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,601
Posted By Poppycat
I used to drive through a village called...

I used to drive through a village called Christmas Pie on a regular basis.
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By Poppycat
Yep. Yellow in our first house, pink in the...

Yep. Yellow in our first house, pink in the second. Grandparents had blue ones.

My in laws still have a few lemon ones on their cloakroom wall.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 9 Mar 21, 10:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,254
Posted By Poppycat
Stayed there for a work conference. Beautiful...

Stayed there for a work conference. Beautiful rooms and grounds.
Forum: TV and Film 9 Mar 21, 09:55 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,816
Posted By Poppycat
Too many, we love movies in our house. The...

Too many, we love movies in our house. The following I can just dip in to at whatever point they are at and never tire of.

Harry Potters
Star Treks
Bournes
Hunger Games
Divergent trilogy...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,181
Posted By Poppycat
Anyone else read the US one as x y zee? :grin:

Anyone else read the US one as x y zee? :grin:
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,256
Posted By Poppycat
Oooh.. just searched and seen they are opening...

Oooh.. just searched and seen they are opening 150 stores over the next 5 years :grin::grin:

Love Cinnabon..
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,245
Posted By Poppycat
I started to donate when my workplace partnered...

I started to donate when my workplace partnered with the local blood bank and they gave us all time off in the day to go when they came which was brilliant. My new job takes me away from home a lot...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 21, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 908
Posted By Poppycat
First big trips were to Australia (via LA) and...

First big trips were to Australia (via LA) and Thailand in the early 90’s, no internet so heavily thumbed lonely planet guides and calls plus actual visits to Trailfinders in London to book multiple...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,578
Posted By Poppycat
My Great Aunt had one the same as that. We used...

My Great Aunt had one the same as that. We used to play on it when we went to visit. I remember the coal men coming down our street when I was really little. Full sacks lined up on the back of the...
Forum: TV and Film 6 Mar 21, 10:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,227
Posted By Poppycat
Watched it tonight and really enjoyed it,...

Watched it tonight and really enjoyed it, animation is excellent and a good score too.

Afterwards we got to talking about Animal Kingdom’s phase that never was and showed the kids the Dragon on...
Forum: General Chat 1 Mar 21, 09:36 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,749
Posted By Poppycat
2009 for me, lurked for a bit before our second...

2009 for me, lurked for a bit before our second trip with the kids May of that year and took the plunge.

Don’t “do” social media elsewhere but am here most days even if I don’t post. The Dibb...
Forum: General Chat 24 Feb 21, 12:51 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,281
Posted By Poppycat
Only one! Tough call between first beer once...

Only one! Tough call between first beer once shopping is in the fridge and suitcases unpacked, but think it has to be watching the sun come up on the first morning at silly o clock and the...
Forum: General Chat 22 Feb 21, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By Poppycat
We bought a Gazco fire and Marble surround with...

We bought a Gazco fire and Marble surround with hand sensor lights and fire remote last Autumn. Including fitting and delivery it was just under £3000. Not what we expected to pay given we budgeted...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 21 Feb 21, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 510
Posted By Poppycat
I wondered what bread cake was, but looking at...

I wondered what bread cake was, but looking at your piccy it’s what we call bread pudding. Not had it for ages.. must remedy that ASAP 😀😀

Thank you!
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 17 Feb 21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,989
Posted By Poppycat
I have one Cherry Ripe left of a fun size pack in...

I have one Cherry Ripe left of a fun size pack in the fridge brought back for me by a colleague 18 months ago .. need to check the sell by date as they have been severely rationed.

Other than...
Forum: TV and Film 23 Jan 21, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 976
Posted By Poppycat
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. ...

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Watched episode 1 tonight and not quite what we expected. We’ve travelled off the beaten trail a lot in Aus, so many places she visits are familiar. She...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jan 21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 930
Posted By Poppycat
Ready Player one and two. DS2 had his nose in...

Ready Player one and two. DS2 had his nose in the new one most of last night.

Skulduggery Pleasant books are good too.
Forum: General Chat 19 Jan 21, 10:03 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,578
Posted By Poppycat
OMG... I’m normal 😀😀😉 Too many things...

OMG... I’m normal 😀😀😉

Too many things sounding familiar here. Drive DH nuts as I have always done knife left, fork right from really young and lay the table that way too.

Soap dispenser...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 11 Jan 21, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,332
Posted By Poppycat
Stayed here.. it’s lovely.

Stayed here.. it’s lovely.
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,192
Posted By Poppycat
Also recommend the K9 for ease and comfort but...

Also recommend the K9 for ease and comfort but harnesses can make the pulling worse. Our dog just leans into it!

We use a dogmatic or Halti head collar instead on those occasions he feels he is...
Forum: TV and Film 9 Jan 21, 03:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By Poppycat
Disney+ - Parks Sunrise series

Just watched the sunrise at Animal Kingdom which isn’t far from Orange Lake where we’ve watched the same bit of sky lighten up on those first few jet lagged early mornings.

Epcot and Magic Kingdom...
Forum: TV and Film 9 Jan 21, 03:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,303
Posted By Poppycat
Only managed episode 1 tonight as forgot it was...

Only managed episode 1 tonight as forgot it was on.. mammoth TV session this weekend 😀😀
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