“Go Against the Grain” Weekender, Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2017
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,172
Originally Posted by andyh 
do you live on a boat Sao?
Hey a small tree is fine Soulshine, a large one would not fit in my flat (apartment)
ours de petit cerveau
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,630
Originally Posted by saoutchik
I don't andy though I wouldn't mind, especially in the summer. Until recently the used to be a reasonably cheap way to live in London but mooring permits have increased big time.
I like gas-holders too & can see one from my window
(well, I could if it wasn't dark)
Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,393
Good evening! Home from being with my Mom, and doing some late Sunday grocery shopping...NOT the best time for freshness. But it is fine.
I hope everyone is well and sober. It has been a blur of a weekend for me. But all good here.
I hope everyone is well and sober. It has been a blur of a weekend for me. But all good here.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,393
Originally Posted by Purplrks3647
Cool pic, Vman....I like the tree...and what a sweet pup! What kind of dog is Marley?
But....I would not know and am no expert! All poodles here for last 10 years. Yes. Poodles large and small.
Mr
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: FRANCE
Posts: 5,230
He is indeed a hunter Bix. An English Setter. 18 months old (roughly) a big baby.
He never stops running after birds (all sizes from robins to pheasants) he even runs after butterflies. He hunts flies, wasps, butterflies, cats, moles, robins........
He would probably hunt poodles too
Have a good week.
He never stops running after birds (all sizes from robins to pheasants) he even runs after butterflies. He hunts flies, wasps, butterflies, cats, moles, robins........
He would probably hunt poodles too
Have a good week.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 25,373
We can make this Sober Monday. Like Cyber Monday - only a week late. I think most of us probably got here when it was a bit more than a week late, right?
Super foggy here this morning. I need to get out and about today. Big breakfast for fuel, first. It's steak and eggs. Yay! I've been putting coconut oil in my coffee to try to delay breakfast a couple hours and it seems to work - mostly. Of course, so does over-sleeping...which I also did.
Super foggy here this morning. I need to get out and about today. Big breakfast for fuel, first. It's steak and eggs. Yay! I've been putting coconut oil in my coffee to try to delay breakfast a couple hours and it seems to work - mostly. Of course, so does over-sleeping...which I also did.
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ours de petit cerveau
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: London, UK
Posts: 1,630
Originally Posted by saoutchik
It has been some time since Tetra and MidnightBlue have posted, I hope they are OK.
Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 3,010
Did someone say “Tetra”? I’m like one of those dogs who come running when they hear the tin opener.
Anyway I’m hanging in there. My contract is due for renewal in the next few weeks but last year I only found out when I went to my parents for Christmas on 21st December and the letter was waiting for me so I imagine this year will be the same so I am concerned about that.
Hmm I’m hanging in. I went to a Christmas party last Friday with the secretaries from another office. Sometimes I think I haven’t changed at all and then I remember that once upon a time I would have avoided all of these things at all costs and so I remember that I have changed.
I was working last Friday until 5 PM and went out straight in my work clothes. I was also tired that evening. The other secretaries actually brought clothes to work to change into and I didn’t realize that they had also been drinking in their office until we were leaving and a small empty bottle of vodka fell out of someone’s bag. I was shocked to be honest. Drinking on the premises would be a sackable offense right? Anyway I don’t think they are alcoholics. They were just high spirited (no really) as this was their only work night out and one of the doctors on their team gave them €50 towards the night. I still have our big departmental party to go. Last year was my first year. 30 people went and the bill came to over €1500. The 5 consultants in our department split it between themselves. That party will be Friday of next week. I work for an ENT consultant but I would rather gouge out my own tonsils than drink on hospital grounds, or drink at all. There is also a no smoking policy on hospital grounds. I remember we all got several emails because 3 guys in scrubs were seen smoking near the dumpsters and an investigation was supposedly launched.
Anyway we went to a Thai restaurant which was fine. After they all wanted to go to The House Hotel for more drinks. I was happy to tag along and talk and get a Diet Coke. Then we arrived and I opened the door. I saw the crowds and heard all the noise and shouting and just thought “no no” so I said goodbye and left. Walking home some people were drinking beers in the street and began shouting at me which was not pleasant but I just ignored them and continued on. I should not be walking the streets alone at night (my parents worry too much but this is Galway and not New York so I thought I was ok).
Anyway nothing much new to report. I visited my folks on Saturday. My mother mentioned that I have gained weight about 5 times. I asked some friends if they thought I was fat and everyone said “you look fine to me”. My current companion said “I love spending time with you because you are so sweet and gentle. Really I feel at my most peaceful when I am with you”. I could write loads more about my mom but most of you have heard it all already so I will spare you the details.
I hope you are all keeping well too.
Best wishes always
Tetra
Anyway I’m hanging in there. My contract is due for renewal in the next few weeks but last year I only found out when I went to my parents for Christmas on 21st December and the letter was waiting for me so I imagine this year will be the same so I am concerned about that.
Hmm I’m hanging in. I went to a Christmas party last Friday with the secretaries from another office. Sometimes I think I haven’t changed at all and then I remember that once upon a time I would have avoided all of these things at all costs and so I remember that I have changed.
I was working last Friday until 5 PM and went out straight in my work clothes. I was also tired that evening. The other secretaries actually brought clothes to work to change into and I didn’t realize that they had also been drinking in their office until we were leaving and a small empty bottle of vodka fell out of someone’s bag. I was shocked to be honest. Drinking on the premises would be a sackable offense right? Anyway I don’t think they are alcoholics. They were just high spirited (no really) as this was their only work night out and one of the doctors on their team gave them €50 towards the night. I still have our big departmental party to go. Last year was my first year. 30 people went and the bill came to over €1500. The 5 consultants in our department split it between themselves. That party will be Friday of next week. I work for an ENT consultant but I would rather gouge out my own tonsils than drink on hospital grounds, or drink at all. There is also a no smoking policy on hospital grounds. I remember we all got several emails because 3 guys in scrubs were seen smoking near the dumpsters and an investigation was supposedly launched.
Anyway we went to a Thai restaurant which was fine. After they all wanted to go to The House Hotel for more drinks. I was happy to tag along and talk and get a Diet Coke. Then we arrived and I opened the door. I saw the crowds and heard all the noise and shouting and just thought “no no” so I said goodbye and left. Walking home some people were drinking beers in the street and began shouting at me which was not pleasant but I just ignored them and continued on. I should not be walking the streets alone at night (my parents worry too much but this is Galway and not New York so I thought I was ok).
Anyway nothing much new to report. I visited my folks on Saturday. My mother mentioned that I have gained weight about 5 times. I asked some friends if they thought I was fat and everyone said “you look fine to me”. My current companion said “I love spending time with you because you are so sweet and gentle. Really I feel at my most peaceful when I am with you”. I could write loads more about my mom but most of you have heard it all already so I will spare you the details.
I hope you are all keeping well too.
Best wishes always
Tetra
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,172
Originally Posted by andyh
cheers Sao. I was just curious as it's something I've looked into semi-seriously in the past.
I like gas-holders too & can see one from my window (well, I could if it wasn't dark)
I like gas-holders too & can see one from my window
(well, I could if it wasn't dark)Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,327
Morning everyone.
Very busy here. I had the works Christmas night out in Saturday...i had to send my main back as it had a chardonnay sauce... then had lots of questions to deal with.
Anyway I spent most of the night on the dance floor and had a fab time.
Next morning I was very tired and had a pounding headache.... Must have been from the music.
Very busy here. I had the works Christmas night out in Saturday...i had to send my main back as it had a chardonnay sauce... then had lots of questions to deal with.
Anyway I spent most of the night on the dance floor and had a fab time.
Next morning I was very tired and had a pounding headache.... Must have been from the music.
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