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Things that I have started and REALLY must stop!

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phoenix Mon 12-Jun-17 20:11:52

Evening all, and good wishes.

Mr P (aka Mutley, as mentioned in another thread) said the other evening "you really should stop doing that"

I asked what he meant, and he said "that throat humming thing, you'll end up with a sore throat"

I hadn't even noticed that I was doing it,blush but it's made me aware of other habits, for example:

Singing a particular "pom tiddly om" song, but only while cooking confused

Talking to the cats as if they actually knew or cared what I was on about.

Ditto Mr P (on occasions)

Sitting on the sofa with legs tucked up and flexed at the hip, then getting up to go to bed and wondering why I'm walking like John Wayne....... with haemorrhoids.

Making noises when getting up/sitting down, even if there is no one there to hear them.

Running a finger over chin to check for whiskers, then trying to pull them out with fingers, even though this has never, ever been successful in the past. (Note to self, especially try to stop doing this in the boring part of meetings)

Oh, there are probably loads more, but I think that's quite enough to be going on with!

Indinana Tue 13-Jun-17 22:06:59

hellsbells I too often find myself searching for my glasses when I'm actually wearing them. I've also been known to try putting a pair of glasses on when I'm already wearing another pair (would that give me double vision?grin)

shysal Wed 14-Jun-17 08:35:56

Beware! Some of the smart TVs and voice recognition devices are recording your every word, and can pass them on to other parties shock. I don't like the idea.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2950081/It-s-not-just-smart-TVs-home-gadgets-spy-internet-giants-collecting-personal-data-high-tech-devices.html

lovebeigecardigans1955 Wed 14-Jun-17 09:04:44

I've been known to prepare to leave the house, muttering 'where are the car keys/phone?' and of course I'm holding the damn things. Oh dear.

Jane10 Wed 14-Jun-17 09:43:12

I always leave the cat in charge when I go out. DH isn't amused especially if he's staying home!

phoenix Wed 14-Jun-17 18:37:56

Just wondering if we are talking about the same sort of throat humming?

Mr P says that mine is something like either purring or growling blush

AlieOxon Wed 14-Jun-17 18:50:08

So glad other people make odd noises!

Chewbacca Wed 14-Jun-17 23:24:35

Prompted by your query, I have asked the OH for you phoenix . He says that I make "a noise like a small tractor that is "idling"; a low grumbling hum that definitely doesn't follow any tune he's ever heard". I disagree. It's definitely a soft; melodic little noise, rather like a gentle bumble bee that is set to music. The OH has a tin ear and is jealous of my inner musical ability.

Jane10 Thu 15-Jun-17 08:09:21

DH sort of growls if I'm driving. He insists that he isn't but it's very annoying!

acanthus Thu 15-Jun-17 09:01:49

Talking to myself whilst shopping - in French of all things!
"Zut alors - ou est le fromage bleu?" Quite mad....

anniesgrannie Thu 15-Jun-17 22:25:19

Great post. I identify with all of the above. Thanks for the laugh.