Why are you grumpy today? - Page 2

ron1863 · #26 (**permalink**) 12-07-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by djackso

I've noticed a recent trend towards grumpiness, bickering and general bad-temper on this site in the past week. I put it down to the weather. But can we please get back to being a caring, friendly community?

This thread is for anyone who needs to get something off their chest.

This is NOT the place to talk about problems with the web site or another WAB member.

This IS the place to talk about whatever life has just thrown at you.

A problem shared is a problem halved and all that.

All everyone answering this thread has done is moan, I thought the purpose of the thread was to stop the moaning. Oh well if you can't beat them........... The weather up here for the past month has been atrocious, rain, rain and more rain and yet you lot down south complain if you get a day of it. No wonder a Scot invented the MacIntosh raincoat. That's better

Kayleigh · #27 (**permalink**) 12-07-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ron1863

All everyone answering this thread has done is moan, I thought the purpose of the thread was to stop the moaning. Oh well if you can't beat them........... The weather up here for the past month has been atrocious, rain, rain and more rain and yet you lot down south complain if you get a day of it. No wonder a Scot invented the MacIntosh raincoat. That's better

Have a drink Ron..You will feel better.

djackso · #28 (**permalink**) 12-07-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ron1863

All everyone answering this thread has done is moan, I thought the purpose of the thread was to stop the moaning. Oh well if you can't beat them........... The weather up here for the past month has been atrocious, rain, rain and more rain and yet you lot down south complain if you get a day of it. No wonder a Scot invented the MacIntosh raincoat. That's better

Ha - you see! You are feeling better now

So no, the purpose IS to moan! To write down your problems is supposed to help you deal with them. In fact, everyone should have a really good moan at least once a week. And when it's all off your chest - you should be more relaxed and able to deal with life.

So, moan to your heart's content.

ron1863 · #29 (**permalink**) 12-07-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Have a drink Ron..You will feel better.

I've already had several

Jez · #30 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 10:01 AM

I see Ron & deerboy have been have become closer recently

SilverSwan · #31 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 10:45 AM

I have yet again been woken up by the sound of people doing noisy construction work! For a long, long time now I've had builders in my street during weekdays, making all sorts of racket, and it's a bit tough when the weekends go the same way due to neighbours doing DIY! And I know that the builders will be back in the morning. So, that's the whole week ruined, no day off at all, not even on a sunday. Anyone else affected by this?

rlchew · #32 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 11:07 AM

Well we have had the "Grumpy Old Men" and "Grumpy Old Women" TV series so how about "Grumpy WAB members"?

Why are we grumpy? .... we live in country with some wonderful wildlife.

Lets chill out, have a beer and as the song goes "always look on the bright side of life".

Mind you, the weather has been oeoeoeoe, fuel and energy costs are soaring, the neighbour's dog will just not stop barking, it took 2 hours to do a 9 mile journey to work last week, hay fever is a pain in the a*** (well, an itch in the eyes and nose), there is no football .... and the fridge has run out of beer!

Richard

Les E · #33 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 12:04 PM

HI There,
Im always grumpy but the thing thats getting to me at the moment is bills, every time I think Im getting on top of things and light is at the end of the tunnel another one flops through the letterbox.

I must count my blessings though as I have the counryside just outside my door and a walk amongst the buzzing insects,the calling Skylarks and Buzzards is better than any antidepressent you get from your doctor.
Regards Les.

Jez · #34 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Les E

HI There,
Im always grumpy but the thing thats getting to me at the moment is bills, every time I think Im getting on top of things and light is at the end of the tunnel another one flops through the letterbox.

I must count my blessings though as I have the counryside just outside my door and a walk amongst the buzzing insects,the calling Skylarks and Buzzards is better than any antidepressent you get from your doctor.
Regards Les.

Hi ya Les have checked out the petition & campaign threads of late?

tufftie · #35 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 03:00 PM

Because I have a hangover!!!!

deer boy · #36 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jez

I see Ron & deerboy have been have become closer recently

Were just spreading the love Jez

your more than welcome to join in

cat72uk · #37 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 04:13 PM

start rant
people starving, care in the comunity or lack there of, @@@@@! people who hurt animals, @@@@@! girls who leave babies alone at home to go out clubbing,
@@@@@@! vandals, @@@@@! people who are sexist or ageist or raceist.
i could go on but i wont
end rant

Susie · #38 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 04:43 PM

My mum is dying of cancer but it taking her time to do so. For the last 18 months they have been chopping bits off of her but now they have come to the point where they won't operate anymore. More than once she has been given 24 hours to live but then rallied.

But you know what, I may get upset sometimes but I am not grumpy cos we are making the most of every minute we can. I am grateful for all the precious things I have. Life is too short.

tufftie · #39 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie

My mum is dying of cancer but it taking her time to do so. For the last 18 months they have been chopping bits off of her but now they have come to the point where they won't operate anymore. More than once she has been given 24 hours to live but then rallied.

But you know what, I may get upset sometimes but I am not grumpy cos we are making the most of every minute we can. I am grateful for all the precious things I have. Life is too short.

I've been there with both my parents Susie but in the end it's mission impossible for it not to get you down at times. You've got my details if you need to talk to me

ron1863 · #40 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jez

I see Ron & deerboy have been have become closer recently

Jealous Jez - It's got a ring to it

rlchew · #41 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie

My mum is dying of cancer but it taking her time to do so. For the last 18 months they have been chopping bits off of her but now they have come to the point where they won't operate anymore. More than once she has been given 24 hours to live but then rallied.

But you know what, I may get upset sometimes but I am not grumpy cos we are making the most of every minute we can. I am grateful for all the precious things I have. Life is too short.

Hi Susie

My Dad died of cancer in December 2005 and was very ill for some time before we lost him.

You are right .... being in that kind of situation really does or should put "grumpy" in to perspective.

I hope you and your Mum enjoy what time together that you have left. It sounds like you are both very strong given the circumstances.

Thinking of you.

Richard

Susie · #42 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 07:17 PM

I appreciate your kind words, especially in view of your own losses. *hug*

My mum has been in ill health for more years than I can remember but at least that has given us the opportunity to say all the important things to each other. In a way we are lucky, so many people have their loved ones snatched away from them without a moment's notice.

ron1863 · #43 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Susie

I appreciate your kind words, especially in view of your own losses. *hug*

My mum has been in ill health for more years than I can remember but at least that has given us the opportunity to say all the important things to each other. In a way we are lucky, so many people have their loved ones snatched away from them without a moment's notice.

That's so true Susie, my father died suddenly 16 years ago when he was on holiday to Malta with my mother. There are so many things I wish I had spoken to him about, and many regrets for things said and done.

pressld2 · #44 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jez

And for the life of me I cannot remember the Morcambe & Wise song

43 posts and no one has helped Jez out. That - makes - me - MAD!!!

"Bring me sunshine, in your smile
Bring me laughter, all the while
In this world where we live, there should be more happiness
Bring me joy, bring me sunshine, bring me love!"

(Dave exits doing silly dance on short fat hairy legs [I know I'm six foot and svelte, I borrowed them from my wife])

Dave P.

Meta menardi · #45 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pressld2

43 posts and no one has helped Jez out. That - makes - me - MAD!!!

"Bring me sunshine, in your smile
Bring me laughter, all the while
In this world where we live, there should be more happiness
Bring me joy, bring me sunshine, bring me love!"

(Dave exits doing silly dance on short fat hairy legs [I know I'm six foot and svelte, I borrowed them from my wife])

Dave P.

So what was

"I am an Anti-Christ"

then?

hobble · #46 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 08:32 PM

I am one of those either annoying or lucky ( I say lucky) who doesn't get grumpy. It can often drive others mad. I am just happy to be surrounded by good friends, family, scenery, wildlife. I do not go hungry, or thirsty, I live in a house with hot and cold running water, have a car, can walk, skip, run and jump, see, hear smell, taste, talk, read, write and appreciate everything in my life.
Yes silly things annoy me, but they don't make me grumpy, I rant about issues which touch me and try and be supportive to causes in which I believe.
After all we are only here for a short time so best for that time to be happy.
As the words 'What a Wonderful World" say so well.

pressld2 · #47 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Meta menardi

So what was

"I am an Anti-Christ"

then?

LOL! The start of probably the worst rhyme in the history of recorded music!

Dave P.

ron1863 · #48 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 09:21 PM

(Dave exits doing silly dance on short fat hairy legs [I know I'm six foot and svelte, I borrowed them from my wife])

Dave P.[/quote]

What - the short hairy legs

Les E · #49 (**permalink**) 13-07-2008, 09:56 PM

Hi Susie,
I know what your going through Susie I lost my father to cancer just a couple of months ago and I know its a very very difficult time for you.Im sure I talk for all the forum when I say we feel for you.This may seem odd from a fifty year old man but I miss both my parents terribly

Very best wishes and keep strong.
Les.