The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Rather late last night; was due to collect Rosie and two of her friends from a party at 10.30pm, and got a text from Rosie to head over there earlier as one of her friends was 'drunk off her face' and she was really worried. Drove over there (nearby village) and found that this girl - looks like her drinks had been mixed/spiked as she'd only had a couple of beers - but was totally incapable and had wandered off into a field in the dark and Rosie couldn't find her. Longstoryshort.... got her back to town, with copious amounts of vomiting into a bag in the back, R looked after her and kept her sort of conscious. Called this girl's dad to say that I was calling an ambulance as she was in a very bad state, we met up with her dad and the ambulance on the way home, by this time the girl was really poorly and covered in sick Got her out of the car and into the recovery position, she, her dad and younger brother all went off to hospital and we dropped the other lass off home. Salutary lesson to R and other friend. Car needs cleaning now and I haven't had a text back form the dad to let me know how the girl is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Gosh what a night you had. Lucky girl that Rosie was there and had the sense to call you. If her drinks had been spiked, what a stupid thing to do, I can't see why people do that it is so stupid and can be so dangerous. Thank goodness you and Rosie were able to look after her and get her the help she needed or it could have been a very sad evening. I hope she is ok. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 She's a lucky girl, having Rosie as a friend. You'd think the Dad would have let you know how she is, after all you did . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Good job that Rosie called you, her friend is lucky to have loyal people around her. A work colleague was telling me a tale a while back from her early twenties when she had her drink spiked and she tried to walk home but collapsed and couldn't move for a couple of hours, she was aware of herself but couldn't walk. She said that taught her a lesson she was lucky that nothing happened to her because she was alone when it happened. Hope that the girl is ok and learns from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Just heard that she's OK, been in hospital on a drip all night, no drugs in her bloods, but it is likely that her drink had been topped up with vodka we are going to see her later today. Having ignored me in the past (I am old, what do I know?) Rosie is now taking notice... I was a bit wild in my teens and saw some pretty horrid things happen to people who were too drunk to care/know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 I remember some less than sensible nights with vodka as a teenager - at that age you don't realise what powerful stuff it is, so the temptation is to top up your own drink with it, or someone else's (as in the case of Rosie's poor friend) to try and get drunk quicker - with no idea of what a fine line it is between merry and paralytic. Well done Rosie for looking after her friend. According to a friend who is Mum to an older teenager, the in thing now is for teens to tank themselves up on booze before a night out by drinking vodka through a funnel They do it because it's cheaper than buying drinks in pubs and clubs. Scary stuff and really dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Glad shes ok - shes lucky to have a lovely friend and friends mum to take care of her. I read in paper some poor girl had died after going to Reading Festival. Very sad - possible spiking of drinks. ES's mate purchased a drug off someone there drank a whole bottle of vodka and was foaming at the mouth - they called the first aiders. ES seems shocked by drugs and I hope he will always be so not so alcohol. Recently he got legless and I was really cross with him - he smelt like a tramp and I was worried he'd choke on his vomit. And yes I was a bit wild when I left home so no angel. oh and Fred - sorry forgot you were London too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Glad she's Ok DM. Been there twice with daft friends of my children and ended up twice with cars full of vomit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Just got it all cleaned out, luckily I have seat covers in the back; they took the worst of it. We had to abandon one shopping bag and a road atlas along the way as they were ruined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Just moved YS into his first flat at Uni. He's got the smallest room which you would struggle to swing a cat in. They'd cut a section out of the skirting board to fit the double bed in . We decided it would be better the other way round so disassembled the bed (with the help of an allan key from a very helpful bike shop down the road ) and it's a bit better now. Still not cat-swinging proportions though. There is no desk or chair - useful for a student . I will be contacting the letting agents on Monday . There are some nice touches: 3 wheelie bins right outside his window (which is right on the pavement); a coffee jar full of fag ends at their back door (courtesy of Polish neighbour apparently) ; back garden full of split bin bags and metre high weeds (environmental health have been called). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Have spent the weekend back in Aberystwyth running a course to do with chickens so had a great weekend Sha (Chook n Boo mum) and family came along to help me out which was really appreciated too! We were going to see Laurmurf but her migrane and my lack of phone signal meant it didn't happen! Suspect Rosie's friend may have topped up her own drinks but too embarrassed to tell her Dad but glad she was ok. Shame about YS's room ANH - know what you mean about rearranging rooms. My Uni room for the last 2 years was quite big but long and thin so the single bed couldn't fit across the width of the room, I changed it around every couple of months to change it up a bit and I really miss it now. Was wierd driving past yesterday and seeing the lights on upstairs in 'my' house and it wasn't one of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Glad to hear it went well Lewis, we had an update from Sha and family who popped in on their way back home. My course went very well too - lovely bunch I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Spectacular sunset here this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 We also had a spectacular sunset. Very beautiful. DM hope Rosie's friend is ok. I am old enough to know better and still find it difficult to know my alcohol limits on nights out. Four years ago I was on a rare work night out and was very poorly the next day. These days I am just as happy to be the designated driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Very pretty one here too; I almost missed it. Dark here when I got up this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 It was pretty dark still at 6am and it reminded me that it will be dark at 7am soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I am not liking it being dark at 8.30pm Not been up early enough to see the dark mornings yet. Will see it tomorrow though. I am really sad this summer is nearly over as I have really enjoyed the weather for once. I am normally a autumn/winter person, but am slowly changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 I agree, this summer has been such a treat that I've been feeling a bit about the cooler mornings and darker evenings. Still, I'm sitting out in the garden at the moment in my sunglasses, having a quick spot of lunch and watching the girlies dustbathe, so I can't really complain too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 DM - your post is 4.46am. How much sleep do you need? I am in awe - I find the 6am alarm kills me and I am not late to bed. Must be the menopause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 DM - your post is 4.46am. How much sleep do you need? I am in awe - I find the 6am alarm kills me and I am not late to bed. Must be the menopause Ummm, it looks like 5.36am to me Ali It's still too early and I need far more sleep than I usually get. Monday is an early start at work though and I have to get the dogs walked, chickens, cats and dogs fed, Rosie woken etc before I can get myself ready and off to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Have spent the weekend back in Aberystwyth running a course to do with chickens so had a great weekend Sha (Chook n Boo mum) and family came along to help me out which was really appreciated too! We were going to see Laurmurf but her migrane and my lack of phone signal meant it didn't happen! You're welcome Lewis! Shame we didn't see L & D , nor Aber, except as a whistlestop tour ...we all enjoyed our time in Wales, some parts were definitely better than others though Having got all enthused with the boys Three Peak Challenge last month, we as a family "did" Snowdon last Thursday...my small boy nursed me up the Pig Track & we came down Miner's at our own speed, while DH & our smallest child trundled up & down Miner's Path...DS managed his trek in just under 3hrs (2hrs 58) & I toddled in at 3hrs 44, tho' I'll admit to not quite getting to the summit as I stopped to administer a blister plaster whilst T raced to the top....tbh I was not keen on fighting through the large number of bods up there! Am still very happy with my achievement....and have no inclination to repeat the experience ....and so proud of DS, he was aiming to beat or at least match the time set by the team last month (3 hrs 25), which he did....mainly due to misreading his watch & panicking that he had run out of time ...the weather was hideous, walking in a wet cloud was I'm sure not to everyone's taste, I didn't mind, meant I couldn't see the drop down the mountain Glad to hear it went well Lewis, we had an update from Sha and family who popped in on their way back home. Thank you for the tea & wee stop C, greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) I am currently flying at 35,000 feet over the USA. The plane has WiFi! Edited September 4, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 That's new isn't it Fred? Off on your holidays hun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 OOoo, get you Fred! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 No one likes a show off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
