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Yorkshiregirl Wed 07-Aug-19 11:20:07

Am I the only one who finds the forums full of moans about anything and everything? Some of the moans really are unbelievably petty in my opinion.

I know we all have problems, but come on lighten up and rejoice you are still here to enjoy life.

Some of us have battled serious illnesses and know how precious life is, or lost loved ones far too soon.

Just to lighten the mood I was talking to family about laundry the other day...go on admit it how many of you have washed trousers or jeans with undies still inside, and then worn them unaware last weeks knickers are creeping down your leg grin

lemongrove Wed 07-Aug-19 22:14:40

Liasgran lovely flowers, and lovely garden.?

SueDonim Wed 07-Aug-19 22:08:43

Panty liner talk reminds me of a friend. She had a dishy new neighbour move in next door and after getting chatting she lent him a book she thought he'd like.

A couple of weeks later he returned the book, thanked her and added 'I looked after your book mark for you.' She was most confused and opened the book, only to find a panty liner (unused!!!) sitting neatly inside.

She claims she didn't go out again for about a year. grin

crazyH Wed 07-Aug-19 21:58:34

I've often put my panties in the washing machine, with the pantiliner still in them. When I told my friend this, she said, she often does the same and reuses the freshly laundered panty plus liner........ she's known for her frugality ?

Namsnanny Wed 07-Aug-19 21:50:01

RosieLeah…..Thanks! smile Yes I avoid the political threads, not necessarily because I don't have any strong feelings, or don't want to enter the debate, but because it ends up in war fare!!

Lovely flowers ladies!! flowers

Katyj Wed 07-Aug-19 21:23:07

Yep do that too.

RosieLeah Wed 07-Aug-19 21:20:01

How about hunting everywhere for your glasses when all the time, they are on your head?

Katyj Wed 07-Aug-19 21:18:24

I've just been running around looking for my handbag when Dh pointed out it was on my shoulder.I need a holiday confused

GabriellaG54 Wed 07-Aug-19 21:12:35

That's a very pretty arrangement Lisagran and I love the colours.
Wildfire reminds me of my late mum's garden.
Your 'bouquet' would cost a pretty penny in a florist and it looks perfect in the jug. smile

DoraMarr Wed 07-Aug-19 19:55:26

Aaah pants in trousers- I once had a very quiet but quite strongly expressed confrontation with a manager who was a known bully. I felt I had put my case well, turned and walked to the coffee machine, only to feel a pair of pants sliding down a leg of my trousers. I picked them up, twirled them round, and put them in my pocket.

RosieLeah Wed 07-Aug-19 19:32:58

Namsnanny...good and obvious advice but seldom taken, it seems. The political threads are clearly titled....just don't look if they upset you.

On the matter of tissue wash....don't forget the tissue under the pillow!

BlueBelle Wed 07-Aug-19 18:47:15

I have noticed in general this country in particular has become a real moaning Minnie it doesn’t matter what happens good or bad it immediately involves moaning
On our local site the moans and groans about the ‘dying’ town are abundant Last week a couple of new big stores opened slightly out of town, and then they all moaned in streams about the traffic being heavy
It’s too cold they moan, it’s too hot they moan Can we no longer accept the ups and downs of every day living
There you go I ve had a moan about moaning
We need a room 101

CanadianGran Wed 07-Aug-19 18:31:38

Yorkshiregirl, yes there is a bit of moaning here! But sometimes it is easier to moan anonymously (is that how it's spelled?) than to complain to friend and family that may not really listen.

But to have balance with a few laughs and trivial posts is good! I had a good laugh last week when someone started a 'moaning' post.. it was quite comical.

And on the lighter side Lisagran I love your flower arrangements. How lovely to bring a little of the outdoors in.

Glammy57 Wed 07-Aug-19 18:12:29

Liz46. Brilliantly funny! ?

Liz46 Wed 07-Aug-19 17:50:38

My daughter got changed into jeans to go out for a drink with her colleagues after work. As she walked to the bar, last night's pants fell out of the bottom of the jeans! While she was trying to pretend they had nothing to do with her, one of the men picked them up and balanced them on a beer bottle where they remained for the evening!

SueDonim Wed 07-Aug-19 17:45:07

I stayed in a hotel last week where the duvet covers had zips. I've also stayed in places where there are small gaps at the side of the top corners so you can put in your hands and grab the duvet to shake it into place.

Wrt closing the duvet before washing, I didn't consciously wash my dd's wedding veil! grin

Glammy57 Wed 07-Aug-19 17:41:56

My granddaughter told me recently that her mum had tidied her own room and the only thing out of place were “two thongs, thrown on the floor”! ?

ninathenana Wed 07-Aug-19 17:17:12

grandtante I struggle to undo and do up the buttons on my duvet covers. I know it makes sense to fasten them before washing but ICBA

Why don't they make them with zips ?

eazybee Wed 07-Aug-19 16:13:00

I sprayed my hair with fly spray under the impression it was hair spray. Last time I'll fiddle with somebody else's toiletries.
Mind you, the insects didn't come near me.

Namsnanny Wed 07-Aug-19 16:05:59

One mans moan is another mans humour wink

Just don’t read the threads if you don’t like them!!

Easy peasy thanks

grandtanteJE65 Wed 07-Aug-19 15:52:47

Fasten your duvet covers before washing them. I didn't for years, but now that I do other pieces of washing don't get inside them!

Sara65 Wed 07-Aug-19 15:49:45

Yorkshiregirl

Totally agree

Sara65 Wed 07-Aug-19 15:48:52

Calendargirl

I too am relatively new, and whilst I find a lot of threads funny and lighthearted, I also feel that if I met some of the contributors in “real life” I’d run a mile

Yorkshiregirl Wed 07-Aug-19 15:47:39

Thanks for all your lovely responses, and the fabulous flower photos. Not sure how you block someone, but I will look....hopefully it won't be needed.

I agree with all your responses. Some very upset and distressed people post who really do not deserve to be put down, but would appreciate a kind word. Kindness costs nothing.?

Yorkshiregirl Wed 07-Aug-19 15:41:22

I totally agree about people carrying on to feel superior. We should be here to support each other ?

Judy54 Wed 07-Aug-19 14:05:53

I only recently joined Gransnet and agree that some of the comments can be petty and unkind. Some people don't even respond to the subject matter because they are to busy finding fault with the way the person has expressed themselves rather than understanding the issues raised. Yes let's lighten up and enjoy what Gransnet has to offer.