jlo Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I like to think that, as I have got older, I don't embarrass so easily but there are times when I feel like a right chump and am transported back to mortified teenage days. Tonight I have spent fifteen minutes waiting outside a LEA building wondering why no-one was turning up for the meeting that I was due at. Well, at least I haven't missed it, it is taking place next Tuesday. What a wally! Also, for some reason, I always feel slightly ashamed when I am at the bottle bank. I want to go up to people who are nearby and tell them that some of these bottles are infact jam jars and, even though there may be a lot of wine bottles there, it is because we have just had a party for 30 people and I am not really an alcoholic. I resist the urge and keep on smashing the bottles, keeping my head down all the while (especially at the car park near to the kids' old school when all the parents are taking their wee ones to school!) One day I hope to grow up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 aww, bless I buy wine boxes I cringe when I slip whilst walking around the supermarket or if I see children from school in the supermarket (normally with parents) and I have a box of wine and a bottle of vodka (or 5 - I was making Raspberry vodka) and a crate (24 pack) or beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am a barrister and fainted in open court once - had no warning, just came to face down on the carpet with my wig on the floor next to me and lots of people all around me. The side of my face was all s"Ooops, word censored!"ed on the bench as I went down so I looked as though i had been in a punch up - embarrassed is not the word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I was once tasting alcohol in the supermarket. It was Pimms and hubby had got a glass for me as well as it was very nice so I had a glass in each hand. I bumped into the chairman of governors and several parents and children from our school. I didn't live that one down for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 My Dad is a wine merchant and was at the local tesco glass recyling bin thingy for over an hour yesterday recyling empty bottles from parties he had done over the weekend. Heaven knows what people thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I work in a police station, in the Control Room. I went out the room for about 5 mins to get something. When I came back, a police officer was sitting in my chair with his back to me. I went up behind him (thought I knew who he was), rattled the chairback and said in a very loud voice: Well, thats just fine, I hop off my chair for 5 seconds and a hairy copper parks himself in it! ............ Officer turns round to look at me......... ITS THE CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT!!! I died quietly (for a change)......... Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am a barrister and fainted in open court once - had no warning, just came to face down on the carpet with my wig on the floor next to me and lots of people all around me. The side of my face was all s"Ooops, word censored!"ed on the bench as I went down so I looked as though i had been in a punch up - embarrassed is not the word! Oooh heck - sounds painful and also reminds me of slipping over in the foyer of the magistrates court where I work with a cup of black coffee in my hand. I think that a few of the defendants enjoyed that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I once left the house with my skirt tucked in my knickers, as I was locking the front door a car screeched to a halt in the street and I did wonder why. When I discovered my little wardrobe malfunction I realised the guy in the car was probably taking a picture on his phone - the little tyke! Goodness knows where that ended up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 You can't be a secret drinker and a recycler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am a barrister and fainted in open court once - had no warning, just came to face down on the carpet with my wig on the floor next to me and lots of people all around me. The side of my face was all s"Ooops, word censored!"ed on the bench as I went down so I looked as though i had been in a punch up - embarrassed is not the word! Does that have anything to do with 'passing the bar' Kev, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 alih and KimmyCustard, you have made my day already I will be smiling about this all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 unfortunately it wasn't the first time as I have low blood pressure - the first time at least I had a bit of warning and the judge told me not to come back until I had had "a cup of tea and at least 2 biscuits"! He then didn't send my client to prison, so must have worked on the sympthy front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 You can't be a secret drinker and a recycler. We keep losing our recycling bin on collection day as it gets caught by the wind, and we were without one for over three weeks the last time. In that time, we'd had a few parties, seemed to finish off the dregs of the vodka, gin, schnapps and others - and I was late putting out the recycling so did it when the men came round to collect - it took me a good five minutes to take three boxes out to them! I was a tad red faced, especially when the 4pint milk bottles were out numbered 4 to 1 by booze bottles A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 In my last job there were alot of days I just didn't get a break so didn't eat all day (wonder why I left it ) I went down to the village hall to give blood munching a snickers bar on the way and gave my armful I went through to the tea area where there were lots of people from work as my work was the main employer in the village sat down with someone I know for tea and biscuits and then felt very odd It was like hearing underwater and then I said to my friend I didn't feel well next thing I remember was lying on a bed in the tea area which had been carried in with a wet cloth on my forehead and all the people I knew watching Once the doctor realised I hadn't eaten I then got a telling off as well I always eat well before donating now I also feel guilty at the bottle bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Your story reminds me of something that happened to me, Louise. I gave blood one day, after work, but was due to go out that evening. I decided that the best thing to be drinking was stout (Guiness) as that has iron in it! Home again, I passed out in the bathroom, fell and hit my head on the rim of the bath and had to have 3 days off work with concussion. Needless to say, I diddn't tell my boss the full details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I was actually lucky I was sat next to someone I knew because she caught me and stopped me hitting the deck if I had been with strangers I would have banged my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 One of my most moments for you. I'd only been going out with DH for about 2 weeks when i decided to take him to meet one of my friends who lives in Brum and we decided we'd all go for a Balti. The place we went to was one of those that has an upstairs as well and that you have to take your own booze to. Well after my meal and several ciders i was infront coming down the stairs and turned to warn my friend and DH about the two more steps at the bottom. I promptly fell over said steps in spectacular fashion, skidding across the floor and coming to a stop with my chin on a table that people were eating it i was so My friend and DH were laughing too much to help me, luckily i didnt hurt myself. One of the customers didnt comment that he'd seen some break in his time but that took the biscuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 You can't be a secret drinker and a recycler. I left the toilets in a busy pub with my skirt tucked in my knickers and wondered why I was being wolf whislted. It made the day though it was the wake after my friends dads funeral, cheered the family up anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
