Hiya Danny \:)/ \:)/ Massive congratulations on your grandson (::) (::) Soft play is great - basically ball pools, lots of soft mats, giant soft shapes and 'ride on' toys, slides etc. All very safe and great for little 'uns to explore without (much) risk of injury. Had a smashing time and then went ...

Hello Mostly Soberites :\: Just popped in to say Hi, but seems the thread has been quiet since last month. Sorry about the nettle stings Danny! OUCH. Hate the things - although I do like nettle tea....and when I was a child a local farm used to sell nettle beer.... Anyway - I am still mostly sober. ...

Hi Danny :\: Safe journey home <:)> Well done Flobie (::) Yes Danny baby is a year old and just standing independently, but scooting around at 100mph on hands and knees! I'm meeting daughter, her bf, baby and bfs mum and brother at the 02 for early dinner. Got here early so sitting in the shade at C...

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Hi everyone :\: Just wanted to pop my head round the door and say hello. Danny, Scotland sounds wonderful, especially with the amazing weather ;)? I'm doing OK - more than OK in terms of alcohol. Had 2 beers I'd guess about 4 glasses of wine since Christmas. Life is busy, busy but I must get back in...

Morning all. Jjjj hope you feel better soon. Danny - isolating oneself can often feel like the safest bet, but I know from experience that for me personally, it didn't really help. Maybe just try to do a little bit of being sociable. Small chunks? A quick chat with a neighbour, walk with dog and 'go...

Hello all. Sorry for the rather prolonged absence. Am back now though. Not been drinking - just busy, preoccupied and somewhat overwhelmed with both work and personal stuff. Starting to see light at the end of the tunnel now. Settled with NHS and made my complaint to GMC so have now done everything ...

Hi all. Hope all's OK. I've not had a proper chance to read back as have been absent for quite a while and TBH I probably won't get to read back more than a couple of pages as life is quite hectic at the moment. I did read your post re daughter though Faith and big hugs to you <:)> <:)> <:)> I am no...

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Hi there folks. Long work days and computer problems have kept me away. Just want to say hello to all and I hope I'll be able to access BE and read/post properly after daughter's b/f has worked magic with my laptop xxx

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Wow Danny what a lot of dogs. I'm not surprised you feel daunted but I'm sure you will manage it just fine ;)? For some reason I feel very tired this morning even though I had a decent night's sleep. Am seriously considering an unofficial day off :roll: Will have coffee and then decide.... Have a go...

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Don't feel bad Danny - easy to say, I know. I've had internal struggles over putting archery before daughter's wishes for me to be available at the drop of a hat.....I'm returning to archery very very soon and will be making clear that regular shooting is a priority for my mental, emotional and phys...

Hiya folks. Another rushed post from me I'm afraid. Just want to say I'm so glad to see this thread becoming busier and its population swelling :D To the other nanas, grannies, nannies etc out there - I totally agree we're entitled to lives of our own! I give support to my daughter and her baby too ...

...drinking would be madness