New Coffee Lounge – Off Topic Only
Well as promised here is the off topic lounge
I wanted to create this so people could chat about every day things and have a break from the subject of anxiety, I always feel it is very important to have a break. It will also give people the chance to get to know others and share things about themselves.
There is only one rule and that there is no anxiety talk/advice etc, all other posts should be used for this.
Rather than keep searching here for this part of the blog just place it in your favourites.
Kettle is on so settle in
January 27th, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Well I will go first and have a quick intro
I am 42 years old and live in Yorkshire. I have a partner, but no children, although she has 2.
Interests: Love rugby league, I go to at least 1 game a week and watch every game on the T.V, lost when it finishes
Other interests, I love spending time with friends and regularly go around to each others houses to watch football or meet up to play 5 a side, go to a quiz and share a few beers. I also love going out for meals, Italian top of the list. I also bowl indoors and outdoors and in the summer I am found on my bike or walking/running, I try and keep as fit as I can.
I also build websites on the side, but can’t say I enjoy this, I spend more than enough time in front of the computer and would much rather be outdoors.
That’s a bit about me to get things going
Paul
January 27th, 2012 at 7:51 pm
Hi, my name is Matt. I am 31 years old, I have two children 10 and 2. I am recently divorced and live with my parents until I finish school, wow that sounds depressing as I write this, lol. Hey paul can this be used as a dating blog too? lol. Anyways, I enjoy video games, hanging with friends, basketball, reading books that spark my intellectual side. I also love to write fiction stories and am currently writing a novel, probably won’t be finished for another thirty years the rate i’m going.
I like to watch tv shows like modern family and the office, for those of us in the u.s. that know what i’m talking about. I’m the type of person that doesn’t like to be bored so I try to do learn new things and also enjoy the outside. Well, there ya go, just a little about me, if anyone wants to know more feel free to ask.
January 27th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Helllloooo
I’m 52 and live in Wales – I am married and have 2 grown up children and a grand daughter aged 2 . I spend lots of my time painting and I also do other crafts. I spend most days involved with this and family things. I enjoy going out everyday walking the family dogs. I used to write a lot too, mostly short stories and poetry but since taking up painting that has dropped off. I too, don’t like to be bored and find myself mostly being busy with looking for something to pull me in – I’m quite political although it’s more a case of being ’socially aware’ that party politics.
As I am writing this – although there never seems to be enough hours in a day – I think it’s time to add a few more things to my agenda, so i’m going to be looking for some fresh outlets, so hopefully 2012 will see some new things included in my ‘cv’ lol. ps I’m not keen on coffee Paul but a Guiness or a cup of tea yes please.
January 27th, 2012 at 8:23 pm
brings in a packet of HobNobs
Hellooo I’m Jackie and am in last year of my 30s! Where did they go? lol I live in sunny Jersey in the Channel Islands and even though France is only 15 miles away, have only been once on a school trip when I was 11! (must do something about that!)
I have two wonderful children, boy and girl who are 15 and 6 years old.
Interests are reading, being with friends and family, gardening, swimming and walking. There are loads of lovely scenic walks to go on over here and have recently read about some moonlight walks which I would love to do soon.
Fave telly programmes are of course Corrie and Eastenders
but love all the reality crap too lol and I do like a good documentary.
January 27th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Jackie… I am so totally jealous of where you live. What an amazing place. I was able to spend two weeks in Switzerland, France, and Italy last year and I can honestly say you should travel the 15 miles every chance you get. I live in the middle of the U.S., three hours due south of Chicago, surrounded by corn and industry. It can be boring, but there are great people here.
I, too, am in the last year of my thirties, recently divorced after 16 yrs. I am a director for an agency that serves adults with disabilities, but I’m trained and certified as a high school English teacher. I am a musician and I play in several bands. Here is a link to one of my band’s soundcloud pages where you can stream our music: http://soundcloud.com/larks-tongue … I am a horrible anglo-phile, though, and have been obsessing over the last Verve record (Verve 4). It’s pretty depressing and details a nasty break up… so maybe it’s not the BEST thing for me right now, but I love it. I read voraciously and run alot. I practice yoga and I’m vegetarian. That about sums it up.
Matt, where do you live? We could go out and meet girls… I’ll be your wing man.
January 27th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
My Name is Jerry, I am 29 years old and live in very sunny San Diego California. I have two sons, 5 and 2 and have been married for 7 years. I currently work full time in the health care industry and also go to school full time attempting a degree in Nursing.
As far as interest, I love watching comedies, love photography and playing the guitar. I must say, I also love wrestling with my sons and eating home made brownies with my wife. I also love discussing theology and reading a good book.
I’ve lived in the USA all my life but hope to travel abroad one day and see the glorious world we’ve been graciously planted on.
January 27th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Hey Everyone,
I also have a very touchy parrot named Krammer who dislikes borderline hates Lucas with a fiery passion ( will go into more detail about this later ).
My name is Lisa , I am 29 live in Ontario,Canada. I share a home with my partner Lucas.We have a beautiful cat named Wasser who pretty much owns us.
I love animals and have years of experience caring for them. I love the outdoors and in the summer like to ride my bike and go to parks and places where there are a lot of trees and wildlife esp birds. I really like camping too. I enjoy reading and can burn through books fairly quickly. Favourite tv shows, Top gear UK !!, The big bang theory, Discovery channel and anything on the comedy network.I love art as well, sadly I haven’t painted in several years now, but aim to pick up my brush again. I love music I like to dance I also enjoy XBOX kinnect games. Socializing is my thing I really like meeting new people and conversing. I really like observing people too( in a non creepy way lol )
Anyways.. I could go on and on and on… Im a big talker!
ITS GREAT to meet everyone.
January 28th, 2012 at 7:47 am
Hi All – it’s been a while since I’ve been here so might as well do the introduction here and then post on the main blog! I’ll leave my name and location off (personal preference for privacy) but I am located in the Western United States.
I am 37 years old and single. I am a big fan of sports, primarily basketball. I spent a great deal of time involved in many aspects of the sport (fan, player, coach, official). On the side, I have recently decided to be more serious with my photography so trying to learn some of the more technical aspects of taking good pictures.
I watch a lot of stuff from sci-fi movies to comedies to stuff on the Food Network. As long as the stuff is entertaining, I’m all good. I’m sure I can go on but this is a good enough intro.
January 28th, 2012 at 11:33 am
Hello all – My name is Sydney (its not really, I pinched it from ‘A Tale of Two Cities’) but I do live in Cheshire. I am 65 and so please no loud music in here. Married with two daughters who in turn are married each with two children. Hobbies include playing golf badly and table tennis reasonably. More later perhaps when the room has warmed up a little
January 28th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Hello everyone.
I’m 26 and married with no kids (yet!) although I class my two dogs as my babies! Boo is a 3 year old Border Terrier X and Cedric is a 2 year old black pug. I love them to bits and love nothing more than going out on long walks to beach with them and my husband.
I live in a little coastal town outside Newcastle upon Tyne called North Shields, its right by the sea and I love it
I work for the BBC helping to deliver the Switchover Help Scheme to elderly and disabled people in the UK. I work in complaints so it can be stressfull but it keeps me busy and I have some great work collegues so we always have a bit of a laugh.
Intrests wise, I would say reading is my biggest passion – I love books and can’t stop buying them – my house is only small and they’re taking over!
I enjoy going to the cinema, out for meals and going to see bands. TV wise at the minute I’m loving Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad and Mad Men.
It’s so nice to meet people on here from allover the world
xxx
January 28th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Hi everyone
Rachel, I love reading too and got a Kobo Touch E-Reader for Christmas, it is brilliant!! Can get any book you want, anytime you want and I’m actually reading more than I was before lol
January 28th, 2012 at 1:54 pm
Hi everyone,
I’m Helen, I live my with partner Ian and my cat George, we live in Sale near Manchester. Have loads of interests, i love learning new things and am getting into the history of England at the moment. I love excercise and am currently pushing myself at the gym so i can run longer and longer distances. I like the challenge it gives me and I feel great when I have managed to keep going even when I want to give up!!
Outside of work I volunteer at a theatre, I have acted a few times but prefer being back stage crew where you get involved with the whole production, it’s great fun and you are learning all the time.
This lounge is a great idea, it is so nice to hear from people all over the world!
January 28th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
Hi there.
I’m Ian, 42, a librarian. Married, no kids. From NZ originally but in the UK for 10 years now, haven’t been back in that time, don’t really miss it. I enjoy cycling and have just got into running (after being quite cynical of it for some reason for a while) and loving it, even in the cold, dark and damp of winter – so surely it must get better as thing brighten and warm up (?). Love swimming too – thought don’t get the impression that I am ’sporty’ in any way – certainly not in a Kiwi way (don’t like rugby or cricket, I don’t really follow any sport really). Last couple of summers have been exploring where to swim in the sea and rivers close(ish) to me. Loved fresh water (river) swimming as a kid back in NZ so happy to have discovered some places in Wales, not too far away.
Love good cinema, luckily my partner works at a library supporting supporting a culture and meda programme so ample chance for accessing this. Also love music, mainly experimental, improv, noise etc. – not your standard fare.
Great idea this.
Ian
January 28th, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Hi all – nice to meet you.
I’m Lynda, live in Watford, Herts. with my husband David. I’m a very energetic 63 year old, have a son & daughter, both married with 2 children each so i’m a very busy grandma. I work 3 days a week as PA to the Manager of a double glazing company (no, we are not the ones who phone you just as you sit down for dinner!).
I enjoy reading, walking and we’ve both recently discovered the joy of cruising and have been on 4 so far – just love it.
Like watching Corrie – all the storylines have humour which East Enders lacks and am currently enjoying Call the Midwife on a Sunday evening.
Well, that’s me!
January 28th, 2012 at 4:54 pm
hi guys,
must say this is a new way of communicating with everyone, love it !!!! my name is natalie i am 43, married to scott and have two very enegetic boys ethan and callum, aged 7 and 6…yes i was very busy lol x live in nottm england and work part time at a finance company. i love going to the gym, meeting up with friends and anything to do with my boys
x enjoy watching movies esp comedies my latest fav is the inbetweeners which unless your british you might not know what i am talking about, but well worth a look.
xxxx
its really interesting to finally get to know everyone, think i might pop here again for biscuits and tea.. ( as don’t like coffee unless it has some form of alcohol in it )
January 28th, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Great idea Paul.
Some of these locations are making me feel cold… California
I’m in the UK and from the midlands. Will fill the rest in later, time to get another beer out of the fridge 
January 29th, 2012 at 5:32 am
Teresa Guiness is fine, one of my faves to. Hope Teresa does not mind me saying, but she is a very good painter, I have seen her work, very talented.
Jackie I am also a reality T.V fan for my sins
I think they are like marmite, you love them or hate them. I have never been to Jersey, but I have heard it is lovely. I went down to do some voluntary work in the Isle of Whight 2 years ago and I find it odd but great that people actually said hello to you in the street and also left their doors open when they were out, it was like stepping back 50 years.
We seem to have a few from the States here , amazing that people can be around the blog for years yet you know nothing about them or where they come from.
Well my partner is visiting family over the weekend and left me on my own, which led me to meet up with friends and have more than I should do and it is a Sunday hangover day for me, rare I get drunk these days so when I do I suffer.
I am also doing a tour of different retreats in the summer for 2 months in the Devon/Cornwall area, it’s like a working holiday and I will be visiting 6 different places, it is something I did many years ago and I have always wanted to do it again, you meet so many new people and have loads of different experiences, never been one to lay on a beach, so it is perfect for me.
Ian good job we have a librarian in the room with all the lovers of books here. That is one thing I missed out, I love reading and can’t have a bath without a book, I only come out when the water gets cold ! True crime is my favourite and autobiographys, not one for fiction.
TV faves is again crime and documentrys with a few comedys like Black adder, Fawlty Towers, Fools and horses etc
Right who has eaten all the biscuits?
January 29th, 2012 at 8:06 am
Yay so im the very first AUSSIE to post:):) im female and live in melbourne australia, its beautiful here ive never traveled overseas but would love to one day….ive got three kids 11,10,9,two girls and a boy.
i also have a two year old chihuahua named poppy who is just like a child too lol,im 32 i love reality tv especially the real housewives shows and i love anything where its weight loss themed real people batteling weight issues, i dont drink alcohole but love to keep fit and have lots of fun with my kids…it was 38 here today so we spent all day at the out door pool beautiful:)
January 29th, 2012 at 9:26 am
So Paul, when you say you build websites, do you build websites for businesses? Just out of curiosity, how do you build your sites? Hand code, or using Dreamweaver or other tools like that? I’ve hand coded my personal sites (basic HTML, not advanced) in my younger days. Don’t do it as much these days though my work is technology based.
January 29th, 2012 at 9:28 am
I forgot to note that it’s good to see a lot of States folks here too! I have to admit that it takes time to fully understand some of the “Queen’s English” by the Brits here. Fortunately, my boss is from the UK so it makes it a little easier.
January 29th, 2012 at 10:06 am
Gosh Paul you were up early or were you going to bed late!!! lol. Your tour of Devon and cornwall sounds fab – you know it is my favourite place and very inspirational too.
Sounds like we are a very globally mixed bunch on here and all with very intersting lives – a lot of very healthy people going to the gym and running and quite a few creatives. Like the idea of theatre work Helen, tell us more – sounds fun.
Lynda – yes i like Call the midwife, too. Had read the book which is not my normal type of book but could not put it down.
Jeff ‘wing man ‘ for Matt lol – maybe a long taxi ride home?
Ok time to get moving, Sunday or not – ducks waiting in the park for their breakfast.
January 29th, 2012 at 12:08 pm
Teresa I had a cider sleep, which means I fall straight to sleep and wake up in the middle of the night and am wide awake ! Yes the visit of Cornwall last year had me wanting to go back, I am finishing in Penzanze, so that’s a new place for me.
DC I use a program that is easy to use and also Dreamweaver, I work alongside someone also, as my real skills are SEO, marketing sites and getting them high in google etc. I really hate building these days and tend to just do it for myself, people I know or people who pass someone on to me.
January 29th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Jackie – I am tempted to get an eReader like a Kindle but I love books so much! I guess it would solve my storage issues though.
It’s lovely to read about everyone on here, seems like we all have common interests like working out, walking our dogs and reading.
xxx
January 29th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
Yes dog walking top of my list too Rachel.
Rough morning Paul, lol – hope you had a good fried breakfast to mop it all up. Penzance is fab – I did a moonlit flit down there when I was very young! Worked down there for a short while – plenty of scrumpy round those shore too. Fabulous art galleries – and if you go to Penzanze you must go to Mousehole – only a few miles further down, some lovely galleries round there too.
January 29th, 2012 at 3:22 pm
@Paul – I feel a bit of a fraud, being a librarian, as I read very little, never have done. Even so I decided a couple of years ago to get with with Proust’s – In Search of Lost Time, the 6 volumes of which I finished last year. If I do read it’s mainly non-fiction.
Forget to mention I live in a small village in South Gloucestershire, England.
Just got back from a very, very cold cycle along the Bristol to Bath cycle route. At least the snow which was forecast didn’t arrive. I might think about a warm bath soon, think I’ll skill the run for today….
Discovered proper cider lately, and have my own on the brew after borrowing a friends press back in autumn. Just picked up some more lovely stuff stored in old whiskey barrels on Saturday – it has a lovely warm whiskey hint to it. Very rarely drink to excess I hasten to add.
January 29th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
HI MY NAME IS ELAINE AND I LIVE NEAR SHERWOOD FOREST IN NOTINGHAM . I AM MARRIED TO JOHN AND HAVE A SON JAMES WHO IS 29. I HAE TWO DOGS ALFIE A BLACK LAB AND FRANKIE A LURCHER . I LOVE WALKING MY DOGS AND LOVE HAVING DINNER PARTIES WITH FRIENDS XXX
January 29th, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Another dog walker Elaine! And another cider drinking cycler Ian, lol.
January 29th, 2012 at 9:01 pm
Hi everyone I’m Lucy. I live in Essex and I’m 23. I work for a big law firm in London. I think this is a great idea, I love hearing more about everyone! I love reading too.. can anyone recommend a good chick lit for me to try? I need a new book! Also love a good crime story! I also enjoy walking and watching Deal Or No Deal (sad I know)! does anyone have snow yet?? X
January 29th, 2012 at 9:14 pm
We had so many wonderful holidays in Devon & Cornwall in our caravan when the kids were young – such freedom for them & we met so many nice people. Paul – your holiday in different retreats sounds great & very interesting.
Ginger – all right for you in the glorious weather you are having – it’s freezing in this part of the world!
Teresa – i’ve also read the Call the Midwife book, really enjoyed it.
Have had all my family over today for lunch -13 adults and 4 children. Am just recovering! Looked like a bomb had hit the place by the time they went home, but wouldn’t change it for the world. That’s the pleasure about grandchildren – you can hand them back at the end of the day!
Hope you all have a good week
All the best
Lynda
January 29th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Lucy – i’ve just finished The Wedding Girl by Sophie Kinsella, so can recommend that if you’ve not already read it.
Ian hope you don’t ache too much tomorrow after your long cold bike ride- you could always have some of your cider to warm up!
January 29th, 2012 at 10:23 pm
Lynda
sounds like a busy day – hope you put your feet up to watch the midwife, lol
January 30th, 2012 at 12:38 am
Lucy: We have snow, although we haven’t gotten hit that badly this year. We only had a couple of weeks of really cold temperatures. Some great books to check out: The red tent by : Anita diamant , The time travellers wife, and one of my favs Beyond the sky and the earth by Jamie Zeppa it’s a memoir/travel such a wonderful book.
January 30th, 2012 at 11:31 am
I bring some chocolate fingers (dairy milk of course) to the lounge
There is no Snow down here, it’s going to be a a cold cold week though. Ian i know a good glass of cider when i try one, I am from Herefordshire originally 
That’s really great brewing ur own. I too need to start reading more, I tend to read half a book then put it down for a few months then forget what i have read, annoying habit. 
Hey i’m Rebecca, I currently work and live in Devon. I love exploring the outdoors when i’m off work, doing abit of walking along devon’s finest beaches, reading, socialising with friends I have made here. I love cooking at times and I can easily finish off a whole tub of icecream to myself. I do exercise alot including spinning, swimming and rock climbing. I am a registered nurse which I love, i work very hard and I have just been offered a new job 9-5 so very very excited
January 30th, 2012 at 11:48 am
Rebecca I am coming to Devon in the summer on retreats and finishing off with a holiday. Any suggestions of nice towns/place to stay/visit. I tend to like quiter places, but not too quiet, harbours/by the beach, with a lot to do around the area.
January 30th, 2012 at 12:21 pm
Hi everyone, brings in some hot choc as its freezing out there today!!
Paul, its the same down here, everyone is really friendly and I’ve often left the doors unlocked many a time, but just through forgetfulness lol
As the Island is only 9 miles by 5 you can get a bit bored of the same places all the time but there’s nowhere else I’d rather be in the Summer on the lovely beaches
I see there are a few from Nottingham here. My hubby’s from there, St Anns, and we go over fairly often to see the family. I love it over there as it is such a difference to here. I love the hustle and bustle of the city and soooo much more for the kids to do. Hopefully going over for Easter if we can find some flights for under £600!!!! Yup getting off the rock is quite difficult sometimes.
Our summer holidays over the last 3 years have always been to Weymouth and staying at Haven Caravan Parks. Love that too but has got a bit samey so thinking of going somewhere a little different this year.
January 30th, 2012 at 1:30 pm
Hi everyone I’m Shell. I’m 33 married with a 2 year old daughter and live in Staffordshire. Most of my free time is spent paying and running around with my little girl. Funny that once you have kids you don’t have to make so many excuses to be a big kid yourself again!!
Just on my lunch breaks so thought I would pop in for a cuppa and a rich tea x
January 30th, 2012 at 2:23 pm
Hi Everyone,
My name is Anthony, I’ve been visiting the blog for the past few months, but this is my first post. I’m in my early 30s, from Alberta, Canada. I’m married with two daughters, one is almost 4 and the other is 4 months. Most of my free time is spent with the family, but hobbies do include snowboarding, hockey, cars, and golf.
Nice to meet you all!
January 30th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Hi Teresa,
Theatre work is great fun indeed. I have done some very strange things in my time there. I was in a play called The Vagina Monologues and had to make four orgasm noises on stage! I have been a 16 year old girl who attends a boarding school in the 1930’s, a play called Children’s Hour and in March I will be a young girl again in the Arthur Miller play The Crucible; all about witchtrials and the consequences of children who lie. It’s quite a compliment really to play these young girls as I am 36.
The best thing though is working backstage as a team, you help to create and run a whole production and when the audience is happy and receptive it is the best feeling, all the hard work has paid off.
I would recommend anyone to get involved with theatre or anything in the community that is fun, it’s fab x x
January 30th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Sleet this morning, don’t think we’ll get anything decent, which given the last two winters is perhaps a good thing.
Shamed into (re) starting a book I’ve been carrying around, but not reading, for some months (Proust – Jean Santeuil).
Add my bit into the current Devon (and Corwall) love. North Devon is where my partner’s family are from and our favourite part of England (and of course good beaches!)
January 30th, 2012 at 5:31 pm
Helen – thanks for that, I really need to add something ‘community’ wise into my agenda and once the spirit feels into it I quite fancy that, sounds fun, especially the backstage bit. you seem to have performed quite a few and diverse parts, lol.
January 31st, 2012 at 12:00 am
Bringing a cup of coffee (decaf as after 4pm) and some more chocolate fingers:)
Hey paul, that’s great that your heading down South, there are so many lovely places to visit in Devon, I have lived here 2 years now and i am always finding new places to visit. Have you been to Dartmoor? Really beautiful place with some amazing walks. Friends came to visit me last summer and i took them to a pretty seaside village called beer(south-east), we hired a small engine boat and went exploring, there is no harbour there, boats are winched up the beach and fresh fish are sold near by. If you visit beer you might aswell stop off at Lyme Regis, this is an unspoiled seaside resort with a cobb harbour, this is in the south west of Dorset but worth a visit. I have plans this summer to do some more exploring with friends, I feel very previleged living here. I hope you have fun planning your hols
January 31st, 2012 at 11:36 am
Thanks Rebecca I will add them to my list of places to visit. I am currently still adding retreats to my list and have found one in Dorset to. It was suppose to be a tour of the country but as most were down that way it makes sense to just travel around that area and you wont find a nicer part of the country. It is also a chance to keep of the cider and get back to full fitness again.
Talking of that it’s time to get my coat on and go walking, as cold as it is out there BRRRRrrrrrrrrr
January 31st, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Hi Everyone, My name is Raj from Toronto Canada. I’ve been married for 6 years, no kids. I love traveling and martial arts. I’m a business development manager in the security industry. I enjoy working out which reminds me I have to get back on track with that lol. I hope everyone is enjoying 2012 and it’s a pleasure to meet you all.
January 31st, 2012 at 9:32 pm
Paul
Are you doing a charity run this year. I heard a rumour (probably via yourself) that you were and so I’ve started putting spare 5ps in a jar
February 1st, 2012 at 1:24 pm
No Sydney I was going to do one but not for charity, you have been more than generous in the past and trust me both anxietycare and anxietyuk were very grateful and it helped so many people.
But you can only ask people so many times and any in the future will just be for fun and fitness, times are too hard to keep asking people to dip in their pockets.
Just looking forward to my retreats now in the summer which should be around 10 weeks and some new places. I will keep updating twitter and the blog and have someone here to look after everything else.
Do you go away in the summer?
February 1st, 2012 at 1:40 pm
Paul :
We may be a bit preoccupied this particular Summer. My son-in-law is at present training for the priesthood (Cof E) and he and family will be returning from the North East to Cheshire to take up a deacon/curatepost in July. There is a house allocated and much will have to be done to make it habitable. Short term we are off for a Spring break at Boroughbridge (Ripon/Thirsk area).
Should anyone know this area and could recommend walks or visits to places of interest feel free to share them in the lounge
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Hi Everyone
Great idea Paul and its really nice to read and hear other sides to people and what they enjoy
I’m 27 and live in Essex with my partner and Cat. In my spare time I enjoy swimming, badminton, massages, yoga and meditation, cycling, films, dancing, fresh air walks and wildlife. I made myself sound fit, but I just do activities I enjoy not for fitness sake. I love cats. I work as a Careers Adviser and enjoy my job most of the time. I am close to my family and I love music, mainly indie, rock, pop anything on XFM on the radio mainly. I love Larry David’s curb your enthusiasm and the office when it first aired BBC. The amercian series Dexter is also brilliant.
February 3rd, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Hiya im Debbie im the big 50, i live in Portsmouth and am married to Dom and have 3 grown up children and a beautiful grand-daughter.
I love craft i am always making things, im mad on shabby chic, i love painting my pine furniture white with the old look, I also make celebration cakes including wedding cakes. (this has been put on hold as having a new kitchen fitted, very exciting, not for my husband who is doing it!)
I love the country side and enjoy walking my dogs and having a cuppa and a bit of cake in tearooms! Probably why im always on a diet! Oh and i like swimming. Theres not alot on tele i like at the moment i have enjoyed The Midwife and i have a thing for deal or no deal and The Chase…sad i know.
February 4th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Paul – Just wondered what these retreats are that you have mentioned? Sounds nice
February 4th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
So who’s got snow then. We’ve got a couple of inches and my young daughter loved it being pulled on the sledge
February 4th, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Alas just pouring rain in Cheshire, Steveo – hope it doesn’t freeze