chickencam Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 There is something about a man in biker gear. My OH had a moment yesterday, he called into the supermarket on the way home because he wanted some spare heads for our electric toothbrush and they are half price at the moment. He bought them along with a few other bits and bobs, came home and couldn't find them. He had left them on the checkout He rang them and went straight back to get them. I have filed this one away, he goes spare with me when I do things like that, so some amunition for the future me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Lets not forget that he also gave men a mid-life crisis, my hubby bought himself a motorbike a couple of years ago. Wherever you go its usually men of a certain age riding these bikes, not young lads. So disappointing when they take their crash helmets off Oh I dunno- a well-preserved Silver Fox in leather is a lovely thing.. *ahem* And there is my contribution, my peri-menopausal status is asserting itself as extreme friskiness Funny you should say that Rhapsody, one of OH's biking buddies is nicknamed 'silver fox' I agree with you on the other point as well, ahem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have a "portal of forgetfulness" which I pass through on a semi regular basis. It is invisible and follows me around and lies in wait. One of it's most popular haunts is at the bottom of the stairs because I'll go upstairs for something, get to the top step and not be able to remember why the heck I'm up there. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I do that almost on a daily basis . Or walk into a room, or open a cupboard, or pick up the phone . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I log into my computer and think...now what did I want to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Lets not forget that he also gave men a mid-life crisis, my hubby bought himself a motorbike a couple of years ago. Wherever you go its usually men of a certain age riding these bikes, not young lads. So disappointing when they take their crash helmets off Oh I dunno- a well-preserved Silver Fox in leather is a lovely thing.. *ahem* And there is my contribution, my peri-menopausal status is asserting itself as extreme friskiness Talking of well preserved Silver Foxes...I was followed for 5 miles today, by the delight that is James May :D He was driving a brand new Bentley Came over all hot and flustered...don't think that was menopause related though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Lets not forget that he also gave men a mid-life crisis, my hubby bought himself a motorbike a couple of years ago. Wherever you go its usually men of a certain age riding these bikes, not young lads. So disappointing when they take their crash helmets off Oh I dunno- a well-preserved Silver Fox in leather is a lovely thing.. *ahem* And there is my contribution, my peri-menopausal status is asserting itself as extreme friskiness Talking of well preserved Silver Foxes...I was followed for 5 miles today, by the delight that is James May :D He was driving a brand new Bentley Came over all hot and flustered...don't think that was menopause related though Don't! You'll have Rhapsody stalking your area! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 She was the first person I thought of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 - Rhapsody has probably gone off to sulk! I had Carl looking everywhere for my glasses last night -and then he turned round and burst out laughing ...........I know!...... but it's the first time I've done that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 There is an intersting article in the Daily Wail today about things you shouldnt talk about (sorry I cannot link things due to menopausal state) - most of which I am guilty off - moaning about my flushes, mothering everyone and showing too much cleavage ( not that I've got much but do like v necks) On a plus side I dont wear animal prints - although I think I'd look cool in a leopard print top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Is that that dreadful article written by a five year-old that abuses anyone over the age of 35? Oooh that got my goat, it did. Silly, silly girl writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Don't think so I suspect it was written by a man - especially the bit about creapy bosoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Talking of well preserved Silver Foxes...I was followed for 5 miles today, by the delight that is James May :D He was driving a brand new Bentley Came over all hot and flustered...don't think that was menopause related though Don't! You'll have Rhapsody stalking your area! You lucky thing! Yes I am a wee bit jealous but as I only live a few miles from Dunsfold I've met all three TG fellas on the road many a time I got royally cut up by James in the black Panda once! Back on topic- not so long ago I got the ATV out, filled up the Paddock Cleaner with 2-stroke and drove down to the meadow. Then realised I hadnt hitched up the Paddock Cleaner and it was still sitting in the yard. Thank goodness no-one was around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I'm loving this thread too - so nice to know I'm not alone I had a hysterectomy in 2005, ovaries left in situ, and I've been getting increasingly ditsy/forgetful whatever you want to call it for the last couple of years and have the kicking the duvet off/pulling it back on thing going on at night Don't get me started on bike leathers - my OH has always ridden, not a midlife thing, and he still looks great in his gear Unfortunately he's been away since the end of February and won't be back until 5 May Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I am always doing dippy things and yes the car does drive itself more often than not to places I had not intended to go I am told that for hot flushes (by my chiropractor) that Root of Yam is very good (perhaps he has tried it) sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj_123567 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Sorry - But I can't stop chuck ling (pardon the pun) Thank goodness I am a single fella. Having said that I can go upstairs and come back down again 4 or 5 times before I remember why I went up in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I think that's our age - we have so much more important stuff going on at the same time in our heads that we wonder why we have gone into a room and have to back track! That's my excuse. Now as for the phantom birthday card, I've gone out and bought another. I'm waiting for the original to turn up now (if indeed there was an original). So far this week I have had a few hot steamy sessions and not in the bath either. Had to have my window open in the car today - thank goodness it wasn't when it was hammering down with rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I'm constantly asking 'is it hot in here, or is just me?' - joking apart, the hot flushes are horrible, they make me feel sick sometimes. The practice nurse at my GPs suggested Black Cohosh, but naturally I keep forgetting to take it! The worst place for memory lapses is the supermarket. I thought of something yesterday, turned the trolley round, set off towards the other side of the shop ... and then I had no idea which aisle I was heading for, or what it was that I wanted. I've double-booked the diary three times this year already - including a weekend with ten friends which I then had to rearrange. Glad to know it's not just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Olly - I've set an alarm on my mobile to go off at 7 each night to remind me to take my vitamin supplements. It really does help. Might be worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 made some bread rolls today , went upstairs to do some hoovering and went down to check they werent burning - they weren' I hadn;t put them in the oven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I often do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I feel sickly with the 'power surges' as well Olly - I just thought I was going to feel warmer, not have waves of hot and sickly ....and, where do the words go???? - I have whole sentences in my head ready to type and then.........vital words just evaporate Carl's used to me shouting "help" I need a word" - yesterday it was "what do you call those things you do on a trampoline - where you jump up and turn over" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Er...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Carl's used to me shouting "help" I need a word" - yesterday it was "what do you call those things you do on a trampoline - where you jump up and turn over" er...an accident??...would be if I was on the trampoline anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Carl's used to me shouting "help" I need a word" - yesterday it was "what do you call those things you do on a trampoline - where you jump up and turn over" er...an accident??...would be if I was on the trampoline anyway Me too Trouble is with both our mothers they need help finding words that they just can't think of (not dementia I hope but just forgetfull), with me hurtling towards menopause I'm going to be no help at all - the boys are often called Tjack as the wrong name comes out. If DD's home then the list is even longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
