Insomniacs not so anonymous!

Cornergran Yes we do have insurance so we are well covered on that score,the guy from United Utilities has just gone and got the repair done for ushe said a weakness in the pipe caused it and its down to the sudden change in the weather,but the bedroom wardrobe where the meter is is warm most days and the weather should not really affect it I think ?
The plumber has taken pictures and says UT will pick up the bill for repairs and replacements their people are ringing me this morning for estimates which is very good service I must say.I have just notified our insurance in case we have to go through them first.

glammanana so sorry to hear about your flood. Talk about a rude awakening. Definitely weird about the temperature and the pipe. How far did the water get? Is there much damage? [flood]

Day6 I listen to audiobooks on an app that you can set a timer on to start lowering the volume near the end of the set time. It means that the book doesn't stop suddenly which often woke me up. It's called Smart Audiobook Player.

Looks like I’m on my own this morning. First really bad night for ages so shouldn’t complain - expect I will though. We’ve friends staying and I really, really need the sleep.

I’m so pleased UT are making good for you glammanana, speaking from experience water just creeps so it’s worth checking the places you don’t think got wet. Your furniture too, we had some replaced and so many carpets. Horrid experience. I also don’t understand the comment about the pipe but as long as all will be well in the end I guess best to let it go although it does sound as if UT know their installation was faulty. Would suggest some compensation as well as making good is reasonable.

I’m going to listen to some music and try to relax. Headache and gritty eyes, oh well, I’ll survive.

Morning all. Hope you are all in the Land of Nod. Zzzzzzzz

My eyes won't stay open but I can't drop off. I've just started my first thread asking for advice on GN and I'm feeling a bit unsure about opening up on here. I've seen how someone starts a thread asking for advice only to be told others have it worse or you're being ridiculous, something along those lines. I'm not sure if I can take that kind of reply. It sounds pathetic, and I just want kind replies.

glammanana how are things going with the flood damage?

Morning Wilma, I'm quite new on here too, I've posted a few times and had some good friendly advice so far, so jump in. I'm not normally up at this time, but been awake since two, just made myself a decaf coffee in the hope I may go back to bed soon .Hope your asleep .

hope you both get some sleep ?

Still here seaside. Welcome to GN and I'm glad you're settling in nicely. Actually I'm not new, just not used to asking for advice on touchy feeley stuff. Makes me feel a bit vulnerable. A hot drink sounds like a good idea. Hope you can get to sleep soon. ?????

Hello Annie. How's Lottie doing? Is Verruca Salt still trying to look after her?

Hi Wilma, Lottie is well thank you, she is fast asleep on my bed, Veruca Salt is in her bed by the side of me, not allowed on the bed, Lottie and i need some peace ? they get on fine together thank heaven.

I can just picture it! ?

Morning all you early birds, I hope some one else is awake and it is not just me! Woke at just after 4 and know I am not going back to sleep .

Hello Maggie, I am always awake from 3.00am onwards. Strange thing is I never feel tired through the day. Never owned an alarm clock, never needed one!

I've been up since 5.30 and awake on and off through the night. Normal for me!

I am so sorry you are feeling a bit vulnerable Wilma and I hope that you get the kind responses you need. Sometimes that's all it takes to soothe us isn't it? I am careful what I post on GN because of the sharp and unkind digs some people feel entitled to give.

Have a good day everyone and maybe 40 winks later?

Been awake all night now and unable to settle. I'm currently with my daughter and family and it's becoming very obvious that her marriage is breaking down. I'm so sad but also angry with her husband. He loses his temper so suddenly and I can see she's working so very hard to please everyone. I would give anything for us to waken up tomorrow and it all be alright. Don't want to offend anyone, but even I have prayed for some intervention to bring a happier day tomorrow. She doesn't deserve this and my DGS certainly doesn't. Sorry everyone. Hope you're all sleeping peacefully.

A reasonable night, just awake early. Don’t apologise ginny, I do understand, have been in a similar position for a number of months now. It’s hard to see . I’ve tried to remain neutral. Sometimes I feel very squashed indeed by it. I pick myself up for them but there’s always an underlying fear for all their futures. Wasn’t it easier when they were little and we could fix their problems? I hope you will be able to rest and not be too exhausted.

So sorry to hear about your worries ginny and corner. No wonder sleep is proving elusive. It's impossible to turn off the brain despite feeling weary when you are so concerned.

Be strong - your girls will need you more than ever if their marriages come to an end. And even if they don't.

Sorry to hear about the family problems ginny and cornergran.

I've been awake until 4ish the last couple of nights, but then I did get a good 5 or 6 hours. After having the lurgy for almost a month I am pretty much OK now. My cough is back to the one I've had for years and my croak of a voice is improving. All good.

Hope everyone gets some sleep soon. ?????

Sorry about your problems gin ny and cornergran, it must be so hard for you both.?
I don't sleep well, my daughter has not been interested in seeing me for years, now my son who is my rock doesn't have time for me with his busy life, dil, whom I love is impossible to get hold of, she is all her family. I have tried and exhausted every avenue and have to live with it, but feel alone with it.

I have slept as I was so exhausted with it all. Yesterday was better. My DD and SiL had a long talk, she cried a lot, but things seemed better. She gave up a lot to live in another country far from family and friends. They have asked if they can go away next weekend,which is fine, but it leaves me here in a big house with 9 year old. We'll be fine. There are English speaking neighbours who I know, so I'm not exactly isolated.

Sorry to read about your family LL, it's all so hard isn't it? Don't feel alone. PM any time and I'll always get back to you. My DD is wonderful to me but now she needs my care. I tell her there's never been a single instant in her life when she's not been loved. That's part of the problem - SiL had a difficult childhood. He doesn't 'get' that when you have a child with needs, that child comes first.

Hugs to all. Hope you're sleeping tonight.

Ginny , I so hope things work out happily x

Annie, why is she called veruca salt???

Awake. Hope others are sleeping. Got a bad headache last night with the worry here and came to bed early, so had a few hours sleep and now wide awake. Had a light breakfast and now body clock completely confused.

Woke up at 4.30 when H took himself off downstairs. Normally it doesn't disturb me but I've been lying here awake ever since.

Morning, so annoying, woke at 2.45 , wide awake, I think as yesterday was sorting out new computer and was on the phone to John Lewis technical support for over an hour trying to sort ruddy computer lol...it's ok in the end...talk about frustrating and waste of my day off......was good to walk dogs after ...got caught in amongst the hail stones lol ...shall now listen to Steptoe ... I might nod off lol