Hello From My Englishness

[londoner2]

Me too... my OH actually has an easier life now. I’m working from home, home schooling and seemingly in charge of everything domestic. The lack of freedom is stifling but then again I’m a person who lives in the shadows a little bit so all this enforced wholesome family living doesn’t entirely suit me.

On the plus side the sun is shining.

And another plus is that we don't live on a street where people think putting bunting up and socially distancing on the pavement whilst clutching a glass and singing "We'll Meet Again" is a good way to celebrate VE day...

 

[Polranny]

On the plus side the sun is shining.

And another plus is that we don't live on a street where people think putting bunting up and socially distancing on the pavement whilst clutching a glass and singing "We'll Meet Again" is a good way to celebrate VE day...

With the greatest of respect to Captain Tom, if i see michael ball fart arsing around any more I'll jump

 

[AngelicaS1780]

good morning from the south corner of merry england

A belated good morning to you as well.

 

[Spiritedlady]

With the greatest of respect to Captain Tom, if i see michael ball fart arsing around any more I'll jump

I’ve avoided all Michael Ball fart arsery - I tend to put him I n the same category as Katherine Jenkins. She was on the TV talking about her Dame Vera shizz and I was mesmerised by her TOWIE teeth. I don’t remember her having those before.
I don’t mind Captain / Colonel Tom though.

( sorry Americans - I fear google is required to understand half those cultural references )

 

[enigma3]

Since i dont watch regular TV and i shun all social media. i only watch BBC i player for the history/documentaries. and some of the foodie stuff. (ps) sorry to SL for the pm. it wont happen again

 

[Spiritedlady]

Since i dont watch regular TV and i shun all social media. i only watch BBC i player for the history/documentaries. and some of the foodie stuff. (ps) sorry to SL for the pm. it wont happen again

I’m very flakey about PMs - I haven’t responded to anyone because I’m not sure I want to go down that road. There was a period of my life when I spent far more time than I should on here and I’m trying to avoid a repeat of that.

 

[Ironfan]

I envy you!

Not the baking although I am sure that is excellent - but the fact that you're going to work and speaking with grown-ups during the day...

I'm a sailor so not sure we class as grown-ups

I’ve avoided all Michael Ball fart arsery - I tend to put him I n the same category as Katherine Jenkins. She was on the TV talking about her Dame Vera shizz and I was mesmerised by her TOWIE teeth. I don’t remember her having those before.
I don’t mind Captain / Colonel Tom though.

( sorry Americans - I fear google is required to understand half those cultural references )

I've been lucky enough to meet her, whilst she is absolutely stunning, there isn't much going on behind the looks. When I realised that it reduced her attractiveness for me.

 

[AlliaP]

I’m very flakey about PMs - I haven’t responded to anyone because I’m not sure I want to go down that road. There was a period of my life when I spent far more time than I should on here and I’m trying to avoid a repeat of that.

I’ve turned mine off... most of my responses were spent politely turning people down or resisting replying to arsekissers with less polite responses...

 

[enigma3]

the history of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znbsAe8dYlY

 

[Cherry_Brandy]

I'm a sailor so not sure we class as grown-ups

Having known many, I'll vouch for this. Born/programmed to party unless it's a life or death situation

 

[Ironfan]

Having known many, I'll vouch for this. Born/programmed to party unless it's a life or death situation

And even then it's a 50/50 chance

 

[Spiritedlady]

I’ve turned mine off... most of my responses were spent politely turning people down or resisting replying to arsekissers with less polite responses...

I would.... theres one person I used to talk to who was special.... he’s an ER nurse in NYC and I’d like to know he’s ok.

 

[enigma3]

This pm was sent to me so i can not take the credit (how would you answer)
i dont know if this is some sort of social study?

1. Which element best describes you?
2. What are you most thankful for?
3. Invent your own word. What does it mean to you?

if you would kindly take part i will post my answers, for what it's worth.

 

[AlliaP]

Brace yourself mother fuckers - it’s nearly Boris time...

 

[AlliaP]

I’ll play.

This pm was sent to me so i can not take the credit (how would you answer)
i dont know if this is some sort of social study?

1. Which element best describes you?

I only have shit answers for this, so I’ll resist a proper attempt... but fire is strong because I want to burn a significant number of folks to a crisp... water is my meditative space... swimming - which is big for me, I taught myself to swim a couple of years ago and I was terrified walking into that pool alone, with my fat bits squashed into my cossie... but it’s become the place I let go (may not be surprising given how much I love my bubble baths...) so maybe it’s equal parts fire and water...

2. What are you most thankful for?

Survival. Friends. Mentors. Strong women.

3. Invent your own word. What does it mean to you?

I repurpose words all the time... don’t think I invent any tho.
I refer to my solo orgasms as kamikazes, stolen from the French idea of it being a little death... and since self inflicted, kamikaze fitted, so I’ll abbreviate to kazi’s as mini orgasms and kami’s for those that end as a damp squib...

if you would kindly take part i will post my answers, for what it's worth.

 

[ReaperW]

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[AlliaP]

All feeling reassured?

I'm so very glad that the "stay alert" message was so thoroughly rebuffed by the devolved administrations but given that news from Nicola still doesn't show up on the front page of my BBC news app (which I've logged in and specifically asked it to) I still think we're fucked for mixed messages if nothing else.

OK. Boxing the frustration and anger back up and getting ready to deal with the next day.

Thinking of you all in all your varied circumstances. We'll get there.

Failing to organise a piss up in a brewery comes to mind..

I’m alright jack, I’m one of those that can work from home but there is a massive amount of uncertainty for so many others tonight...

If you have a job you can’t do from home are you in tomorrow? what if you can’t avoid public transport? What if still home schooling? What if your boss isn’t ready to have you back after having shut up shop for a couple months?

Sunday fucking evening... great time to announce peeps going back if they can...

Boris is such a twat....

 

[MatureChattyMann]

Failing to organise a piss up in a brewery comes to mind..

I’m alright jack, I’m one of those that can work from home but there is a massive amount of uncertainty for so many others tonight...

If you have a job you can’t do from home are you in tomorrow? what if you can’t avoid public transport? What if still home schooling? What if your boss isn’t ready to have you back after having shut up shop for a couple months?

Sunday fucking evening... great time to announce peeps going back if they can...

Boris is such a twat....

... and totally ignored Starmer's list of 7 principles.

 

[Todger65]

And what’s this about letting the French in without being quarantined. How you police that as there isn’t a French passport to identify them.

If you want to keep the virus from being brought in, then you keep the doors locked to all foreign countries, and why only mention quarantine if you fly in. Why not the ferries or tunnel.

 

[londoner2]

All feeling reassured?

I'm so very glad that the "stay alert" message was so thoroughly rebuffed by the devolved administrations but given that news from Nicola still doesn't show up on the front page of my BBC news app (which I've logged in and specifically asked it to) I still think we're fucked for mixed messages if nothing else.

OK. Boxing the frustration and anger back up and getting ready to deal with the next day.

Thinking of you all in all your varied circumstances. We'll get there.

Not often I think Nicola Sturgeon and I have anything in common - but I'm with her on the Stay at Home message.

And what's all this guff about going outside for as much exercise as you like as often as you like and you're welcome to jump in the car and go to the beach to do it? I guess if the beaches are full at least they'll be someone to lend a helping hand to the refugees as they struggle to get out of their inflatables ..

 

[Spiritedlady]

Not often I think Nicola Sturgeon and I have anything in common - but I'm with her on the Stay at Home message.

And what's all this guff about going outside for as much exercise as you like as often as you like and you're welcome to jump in the car and go to the beach to do it? I guess if the beaches are full at least they'll be someone to lend a helping hand to the refugees as they struggle to get out of their inflatables ..

I think you have to remember there are people with children in flats living in cities who no doubt really appreciate the opportunity to leave the house more than once a day. Since some local authorities closed their parks its meant the only realistic way some people have to get to an open space is to drive somewhere.

 

[Polranny]

I think you have to remember there are people with children in flats living in cities who no doubt really appreciate the opportunity to leave the house more than once a day. Since some local authorities closed their parks its meant the only realistic way some people have to get to an open space is to drive somewhere.

My daughter is in West London on 2nd floor, two bedroom apartment with 2 kids ( 6 and 3) and 1husband. She doesnt drive and her husband is fasting.
For her it's extremely difficult

 

[AlliaP]

My daughter is in West London on 2nd floor, two bedroom apartment with 2 kids ( 6 and 3) and 1husband. She doesnt drive and her husband is fasting.
For her it's extremely difficult

Bless her, x

I hope she’s managing to at least get a little walk occasionally,

 

[AlliaP]

Mine’s a (v) large GnT...

 

[ReaperW]

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