The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Let's all be determined to surround ourselves with radiators and eliminate the mood hoovers; it certainly help to keep your own mood up. I've just got off the phone from a colleagues wife - she is always the happiest person around and it really rubs off - she is a delight to talk to. Shall we spread a little happiness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I wish my daughter had seen this it might help her put her life into perspective. She has problems with panic attacks and social phobia, despite having a fantastic and supportive bunch of friends. I was much the same at her age and had to make the daily choice that was given earlier, and I am a glass half full person and I see no point in letting those things in life about which nothing can be done get me down. Hopefully I will bring her round. People who make the most out of their lives despite great hardship are such an inspiration. Give her lots of hugs Liz - it might rub off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 Shall we spread a little happiness? Yes, definitely. I love that song - sexy Sting - oooooh ! Sing along now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Phwoar! he is just sooo gorgeous. Now that man can 'make me happy' any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 He was so inspiring and a wonderful! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Phwoar! he is just sooo gorgeous. Now that man can 'make me happy' any day But he's blond Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Phwoar! he is just sooo gorgeous. Now that man can 'make me happy' any day But he's blond Clare I know I'm letting my standards slip.. but in recent days, he's getting a bit bald, so that's OK. Besides, he has that dirty ride look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Oh heck,shes off again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Oh heck,shes off again It's all your fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I wish my daughter had seen this it might help her put her life into perspective. She has problems with panic attacks and social phobia, despite having a fantastic and supportive bunch of friends. I was much the same at her age and had to make the daily choice that was given earlier, and I am a glass half full person and I see no point in letting those things in life about which nothing can be done get me down. Hopefully I will bring her round. People who make the most out of their lives despite great hardship are such an inspiration. maybe she'd benefit from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? It's something I'm looking into once the GP gives me the all clear heart-wise. Have a read of this, it might help. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=469 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Let's all be determined to surround ourselves with radiators and eliminate the mood hoovers; it certainly help to keep your own mood up. It's a bit tricky when it's your mother! Shall we spread a little happiness? I'm sending you her phone number! See what you can do! Please!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Let's all be determined to surround ourselves with radiators and eliminate the mood hoovers; it certainly help to keep your own mood up. It's a bit tricky when it's your mother! Shall we spread a little happiness? I'm sending you her phone number! See what you can do! Please!!!! She sounds like my ex-mother-in-law! Thanks sooo much Ginette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Phwoar! he is just sooo gorgeous. Now that man can 'make me happy' any day In a tantric sort of way? What does he see in Mrs Sumner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Phwoar! he is just sooo gorgeous. Now that man can 'make me happy' any day In a tantric sort of way? Oo, yes please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 But he is blond. No use to me at all I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Let's all be determined to surround ourselves with radiators and eliminate the mood hoovers; it certainly help to keep your own mood up. It's a bit tricky when it's your mother! Shall we spread a little happiness? I'm sending you her phone number! See what you can do! Please!!!! She sounds like my ex-mother-in-law! Thanks sooo much Ginette You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 But he is blond. Yup, they get dirty far too quickly... and no the right kind of dirty either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yup, they get dirty far too quickly... and no the right kind of dirty either You are a card, Claret . maybe she'd benefit from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? I was speed reading this post and thought you were talking about Claret . (Well, maybe she would ). My mother is more than a glass half empty kind of person. The glass is smashed and she's walked over the shards barefooted . I wonder if she watched this programme . I didn't but will try to find it now - it sounds really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 My mother is more than a glass half empty kind of person. The glass is smashed and she's walked over the shards barefooted . Sounds familiar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Ditto. my mother suffered from every illness known to man and she bored for Britain on the subject. She just didn't see that people lost interest after a while. Even the yawns and the glazed expressions didn't make the penny drop. People are interested and sympathetic at first, but when there is no other topic of conversation, they get fed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 She just didn't see that people lost interest after a while. Sounds familiar . If my mother says "my thumb doesn't work" once more while trying to open something or pick something up, I'm going to borrow Claret's chainsaw and hack it off . Then she can't say that any more 'cos she won't have a thumb . Sorry, but as far as I can see, she copes fine until someone's watching . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sorry, but as far as I can see, she copes fine until someone's watching . but you can't see if you're not watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yep, I recognise all of that too! My mother accuses me of not saying anything. It's true, I don't. This is because either I can't get a word in edgeways or by the time she stops (usually after 20 minutes solo), my brain has been completely wiped and I have nothing to say, can't even think of anything (except 'stop talking!' which of course i can't say) I am dying to tell her that she talks too much; that I am jealous when I hear people complaining about how they can't get their mothers off the phone ("I mean, it was nearly half an hour!!). Yesterday the call was 189 minutes long which is exceptional but not a first. Usually it's 2 hours - and she wonders why I say I didn't have time to ring. I feel a bit disloyal moaning about her like this. She means well, but lives on her own and is just more than a bit sad. Sadly very opinionated too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 but you can't see if you're not watching Hmm, you got me there . Had to think about it for a minute . I feel a bit disloyal moaning about her like this. She means well, but lives on her own and is just more than a bit sad. Sadly very opinionated too. I know what you mean, but it's better to let off steam on here than to store it up all up and then explode and say something we'd regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Yep, I recognise all of that too! My mother accuses me of not saying anything. It's true, I don't. This is because either I can't get a word in edgeways or by the time she stops (usually after 20 minutes solo), my brain has been completely wiped and I have nothing to say, can't even think of anything (except 'stop talking!' which of course i can't say) I am dying to tell her that she talks too much; that I am jealous when I hear people complaining about how they can't get their mothers off the phone ("I mean, it was nearly half an hour!!). Yesterday the call was 189 minutes long which is exceptional but not a first. Usually it's 2 hours - and she wonders why I say I didn't have time to ring. . My MIL never drew breath either! And it was the same old stuff again and again. We got call screening just to fend of the nightly calls....it reached a point where I couldn't bear to answer the phone in the evening.....and if there was a child at cubs or Irish Dancing or similar, we had to be able to answer the phone in case of emergencies. Also there was my elderly Dad at the time who could have needed us too. Him Indoors job means he has to be accessible by phone at all times too so it really did present real probs. It was before mobile phones were commonplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
