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Post by foster on Jan 28, 2021 22:13:11 GMT
Not sure if it’s mental health or not but Is anyone else finding they’re struggling with memory at the moment? I’m not sure if it’s the constant of having Covid always on my mind but I find that my trail of thoughts all over the place and my concentration is gone. I’ll go in the kitchen to get a coke and come out with an apple. That sort of thing. Plenty of times over the past year I've thought that to myself. As you say, usually when I go to a room to get something and then come out of there having done something completely different. Or even forgetting once I'm there why I went there in the first place. Reassuring to see that I'm not the only one experiencing more of that than usual.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 28, 2021 22:23:15 GMT
Not sure if it’s mental health or not but Is anyone else finding they’re struggling with memory at the moment? I’m not sure if it’s the constant of having Covid always on my mind but I find that my trail of thoughts all over the place and my concentration is gone. I’ll go in the kitchen to get a coke and come out with an apple. That sort of thing. Plenty of times over the past year I've thought that to myself. As you say, usually when I go to a room to get something and then come out of there having done something completely different. Or even forgetting once I'm there why I went there in the first place. Reassuring to see that I'm not the only one experiencing more of that than usual. I read something similar on FB and it was reassuring to know I wasn’t the only one. It’s really weird. It’s a very unconscious thing but unavoidable at this time. Hopefully it’ll change in time.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jan 28, 2021 22:33:01 GMT
Plenty of times over the past year I've thought that to myself. As you say, usually when I go to a room to get something and then come out of there having done something completely different. Or even forgetting once I'm there why I went there in the first place. Reassuring to see that I'm not the only one experiencing more of that than usual. I read something similar on FB and it was reassuring to know I wasn’t the only one. It’s really weird. It’s a very unconscious thing but unavoidable at this time. Hopefully it’ll change in time. Joking aside I’m doing it all the time, brain fog I call it. For me with not working I think it’s just losing a bit of alertness and being used to having so much time to do stuff, there’s no urgency. That’s me anyway🤷🏻♂️ I ran a bath the other night, got everything ready, sat on the sofa and watched Netflix for two hours before realising there was a bath full of cold water🤦🏻♂️
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jan 28, 2021 23:03:33 GMT
I read something similar on FB and it was reassuring to know I wasn’t the only one. It’s really weird. It’s a very unconscious thing but unavoidable at this time. Hopefully it’ll change in time. Joking aside I’m doing it all the time, brain fog I call it. For me with not working I think it’s just losing a bit of alertness and being used to having so much time to do stuff, there’s no urgency. That’s me anyway🤷🏻♂️ I ran a bath the other night, got everything ready, sat on the sofa and watched Netflix for two hours before realising there was a bath full of cold water🤦🏻♂️ I’m working at the moment and I think because I’m trying to do a lot I’m more aware of when I’m getting it wrong. Does my head in when my colleague has to remind me of names I’m trying to remember. She does however have over 20 years on me though
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Post by Orbs on Jan 28, 2021 23:16:05 GMT
Joking aside I’m doing it all the time, brain fog I call it. For me with not working I think it’s just losing a bit of alertness and being used to having so much time to do stuff, there’s no urgency. That’s me anyway🤷🏻♂️ I ran a bath the other night, got everything ready, sat on the sofa and watched Netflix for two hours before realising there was a bath full of cold water🤦🏻♂️ I’m working at the moment and I think because I’m trying to do a lot I’m more aware of when I’m getting it wrong. Does my head in when my colleague has to remind me of names I’m trying to remember. She does however have over 20 years on me though I think it’s defo down to brain stimulation. I’m making myself go out somewhere during the daylight hours - a run or a walk. Makes a big difference. It’s too easy to stay in when it’s cold. Stoke gilet and Duck bobble hat help to keep me warm and ruffle up a few natives! Getting out and about is crucial these days IMHO. Great that we are able to share this stuff. It’s not easy at the moment but like Salop said earlier there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Lighter mornings and nights are on the way. 👍🏻
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Post by FranktheRabbit on Jan 29, 2021 12:51:58 GMT
Afternoon Ladies & Gents, hope all is well and everyone is coping. Apologies to the ladies who read this thread, but I've come across a group on Twitter by chance that I have never heard of before, Andy's Man Club. They offer talking group sessions for men who are struggling with a wide range of mental health problems, to basically sit and talk. Something which I really struggle with personally, so thought I would pluck up the courage and just go for it. Their local group around here is Stafford and they hold the sessions at 7pm on a Monday (except bank holidays). I've sent them a quick email just asking if they are currently holding them due to the obvious lockdown restrictions as it wasn't clear online if they were on or off. Will update when they get back to me, I imagine off for the time being though. Just thought I would put this here if anyone is interested in attending one themselves. www.andysmanclub.co.ukinfo@andysmanclub.co.uk Twitter: @andysmanclub EDIT: They have just emailed me back (30 minute response time which is brilliant). To my surprise, they are operating face to face meetings, but you have to email them form them to book you in and go through the COVID procedures. Alternatively they are offering online video sessions, which personally isn't for me, but may suit some of you guys better. Hope this helps.
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Post by Orbs on Jan 29, 2021 13:05:27 GMT
Afternoon Ladies & Gents, hope all is well and everyone is coping. Apologies to the ladies who read this thread, but I've come across a group on Twitter by chance that I have never heard of before, Andy's Man Club. They offer talking group sessions for men who are struggling with a wide range of mental health problems, to basically sit and talk. Something which I really struggle with personally, so thought I would pluck up the courage and just go for it. Their local group around here is Stafford and they hold the sessions at 7pm on a Monday (except bank holidays). I've sent them a quick email just asking if they are currently holding them due to the obvious lockdown restrictions as it wasn't clear online if they were on or off. Will update when they get back to me, I imagine off for the time being though. Just thought I would put this here if anyone is interested in attending one themselves. www.andysmanclub.co.ukinfo@andysmanclub.co.uk Twitter: @andysmanclub Great stuff. There really are more and more organisations out there willing to help. Please get in touch with them should you feel the need.
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Post by foster on Jan 29, 2021 14:39:09 GMT
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Post by Rick Grimes on Jan 31, 2021 7:59:47 GMT
I just want to share this in the hope that people can maybe relate to it and find it somewhat helpful.
For most of my life I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety etc. This is because for most of my life I’ve believed something that isn’t true, I’ve believed that there is something wrong with me, that I am not worthy of love, I felt a deep sense of shame.
This stems from childhood trauma, one parent was physically and mentally abusive, the other just wasn’t there. There is also a ‘step-parent’ that hated me, and the fact that I was subjected to severe bullying from other kids.
The reason I believed that things that are not true is because as a child you don’t understand all the complexity and nuance of life. I was not able to understand the reasons why people did what they did. I told myself that I’m the problem, and I’m not sure there is any other way a young child can understand it.
The issue is that this belief became so deep rooted and it’s impact on my life cannot be understated. In this rat race of a life I’d compare it to fighting with one hand behind my back, or attempting to win a race starting after everyone else and with a 40lb weighted vest on for good measure.
It became a self-fulfilling prophecy, I had no confidence, I was very reserved only allowing myself to become close to a handful of people. And all the while I never said anything to anyone, I kept everything to myself. I tried not to show any of it but I think that people can intuitively pick up that something isn’t quite right.
It became a vicious cycle that is very difficult to get out of, when I was treated badly it was because it was deserved, because I was the problem. When things we’re going good ....well it was a matter of time until people saw for me what I really (believed) I was.
Not only did I have a false understanding of myself, I’ve also realised that I developed a false understanding of what others think of me, throw away remarks from others would be deeply internalised, misinterpreted as further evidence that there was something wrong with me.
I’ve done a fair bit of work on myself, I’ve studied aspects of psychology (although not in a proper academic setting) and I’ve consumed a lot of self-help material. My understanding now is that I believed things that we’re not true as I’ve mentioned. It’s also that I should not judge myself, or those who treated me badly. Taking a compassionate approach to myself and those who treated me badly.
I’ve found that meditation has helped greatly as well, you don’t have to give credence to every thought that pops into the forefront of your mind.
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Post by Orbs on Jan 31, 2021 9:16:16 GMT
I just want to share this in the hope that people can maybe relate to it and find it somewhat helpful. For most of my life I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety etc. This is because for most of my life I’ve believed something that isn’t true, I’ve believed that there is something wrong with me, that I am not worthy of love, I felt a deep sense of shame. This stems from childhood trauma, one parent was physically and mentally abusive, the other just wasn’t there. There is also a ‘step-parent’ that hated me, and the fact that I was subjected to severe bullying from other kids. The reason I believed that things that are not true is because as a child you don’t understand all the complexity and nuance of life. I was not able to understand the reasons why people did what they did. I told myself that I’m the problem, and I’m not sure there is any other way a young child can understand it. The issue is that this belief became so deep rooted and it’s impact on my life cannot be understated. In this rat race of a life I’d compare it to fighting with one hand behind my back, or attempting to win a race starting after everyone else and with a 40lb weighted vest on for good measure. It became a self-fulfilling prophecy, I had no confidence, I was very reserved only allowing myself to become close to a handful of people. And all the while I never said anything to anyone, I kept everything to myself. I tried not to show any of it but I think that people can intuitively pick up that something isn’t quite right. It became a vicious cycle that is very difficult to get out of, when I was treated badly it was because it was deserved, because I was the problem. When things we’re going good ....well it was a matter of time until people saw for me what I really (believed) I was. Not only did I have a false understanding of myself, I’ve also realised that I developed a false understanding of what others think of me, throw away remarks from others would be deeply internalised, misinterpreted as further evidence that there was something wrong with me. I’ve done a fair bit of work on myself, I’ve studied aspects of psychology (although not in a proper academic setting) and I’ve consumed a lot of self-help material. My understanding now is that I believed things that we’re not true as I’ve mentioned. It’s also that I should not judge myself, or those who treated me badly. Taking a compassionate approach to myself and those who treated me badly. I’ve found that meditation has helped greatly as well, you don’t have to give credence to every thought that pops into the forefront of your mind. What a brave post. Hopefully, typing that out and posting it on here has helped in a small way. TBH I doubt anyone could understand the things those adults did to you and the way they behaved. If you could ask them now, they probably wouldn't be able to explain it either. It sounds like you are working through this though and going some way to try and unravel it all. Opening up and talking about stuff (or typing!) would probably help. Always here for a PM if you want to chat or vent or whatever.
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Post by maxplonk on Jan 31, 2021 19:51:24 GMT
Not sure if it’s mental health or not but Is anyone else finding they’re struggling with memory at the moment? I’m not sure if it’s the constant of having Covid always on my mind but I find that my trail of thoughts all over the place and my concentration is gone. I’ll go in the kitchen to get a coke and come out with an apple. That sort of thing. It's a well-known phenomena. The pioneer of modern psychology, William James (brother of Henry, the writer) recorded an incident of himself going upstairs to dress for dinner but ended up putting on his night-shift and going to bed!
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Feb 5, 2021 22:14:34 GMT
I just want to share this in the hope that people can maybe relate to it and find it somewhat helpful. For most of my life I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety etc. This is because for most of my life I’ve believed something that isn’t true, I’ve believed that there is something wrong with me, that I am not worthy of love, I felt a deep sense of shame. This stems from childhood trauma, one parent was physically and mentally abusive, the other just wasn’t there. There is also a ‘step-parent’ that hated me, and the fact that I was subjected to severe bullying from other kids. The reason I believed that things that are not true is because as a child you don’t understand all the complexity and nuance of life. I was not able to understand the reasons why people did what they did. I told myself that I’m the problem, and I’m not sure there is any other way a young child can understand it. The issue is that this belief became so deep rooted and it’s impact on my life cannot be understated. In this rat race of a life I’d compare it to fighting with one hand behind my back, or attempting to win a race starting after everyone else and with a 40lb weighted vest on for good measure. It became a self-fulfilling prophecy, I had no confidence, I was very reserved only allowing myself to become close to a handful of people. And all the while I never said anything to anyone, I kept everything to myself. I tried not to show any of it but I think that people can intuitively pick up that something isn’t quite right. It became a vicious cycle that is very difficult to get out of, when I was treated badly it was because it was deserved, because I was the problem. When things we’re going good ....well it was a matter of time until people saw for me what I really (believed) I was. Not only did I have a false understanding of myself, I’ve also realised that I developed a false understanding of what others think of me, throw away remarks from others would be deeply internalised, misinterpreted as further evidence that there was something wrong with me. I’ve done a fair bit of work on myself, I’ve studied aspects of psychology (although not in a proper academic setting) and I’ve consumed a lot of self-help material. My understanding now is that I believed things that we’re not true as I’ve mentioned. It’s also that I should not judge myself, or those who treated me badly. Taking a compassionate approach to myself and those who treated me badly. I’ve found that meditation has helped greatly as well, you don’t have to give credence to every thought that pops into the forefront of your mind. This is a great post, thank you for sharing and very relevant for me right now. I've just left a girl I'd been dating who is going through a lot of what you were going through. So much of what you say is similar to what she said and experienced. It's been horrendous having to call it. She was from Zaragosa, parents split up in her teens, lived with Dad... Standard step mom antics, Dad kicked her out. She went to live with Mom (who she hated) and mom's boyfriend who was abusive and her mom kicked her out at 17. She goes and lives with her grandparents and studies to be a vet in Spain for the best part of 8 years. She's now one of the top vets in the Midlands and still only late twenties. Just amazing what she's achieved. But as you can imagine, the past has affected her mental health badly, incredibly insecure, constantly self sabotaging and constantly beating her self up. Her anxiety and fear was just awful and I couldn't lift her some days. I'm a pretty level guy and this was confusing for me. She was forever terrified of being hurt by me leaving her, which as you can imagine added immense pressure on me not to leave her and I had the horrible decision to make a couple of days ago. Can't even describe how awful it was... Let alone in the current shit lockdown climate. Even by my short term relationship standards it was short, but fucking hard to end. I can't pretend I haven't been a bit of a dick in the past with leaving girls and not wanting to commit, although I would never cheat. But this has hurt me as much as any girl I've ever ended things with because I know she's got no one to turn to except her brother and grandparents who are in Spain. When your own parents reject you it must be so hard to trust anyone or find love. Part of me feels angry with myself because I didn't have the passion or desire to accept or be prepared to deal with her mental health issues... But then another part of me feels immense relief that i didn't end up seeing her for longer and hurt her even more when I would inevitably leave. Sorry this is a bit of a shit rambling but I don't know where else I can really talk about it other than with my oatcake brothers. I guess like many men, I don't really talk to friends and family in an "emotional" way so it's great to have a place to express oneself.
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Post by cobhamstokey on Feb 6, 2021 0:20:09 GMT
I just want to share this in the hope that people can maybe relate to it and find it somewhat helpful. For most of my life I’ve struggled with depression, anxiety etc. This is because for most of my life I’ve believed something that isn’t true, I’ve believed that there is something wrong with me, that I am not worthy of love, I felt a deep sense of shame. This stems from childhood trauma, one parent was physically and mentally abusive, the other just wasn’t there. There is also a ‘step-parent’ that hated me, and the fact that I was subjected to severe bullying from other kids. The reason I believed that things that are not true is because as a child you don’t understand all the complexity and nuance of life. I was not able to understand the reasons why people did what they did. I told myself that I’m the problem, and I’m not sure there is any other way a young child can understand it. The issue is that this belief became so deep rooted and it’s impact on my life cannot be understated. In this rat race of a life I’d compare it to fighting with one hand behind my back, or attempting to win a race starting after everyone else and with a 40lb weighted vest on for good measure. It became a self-fulfilling prophecy, I had no confidence, I was very reserved only allowing myself to become close to a handful of people. And all the while I never said anything to anyone, I kept everything to myself. I tried not to show any of it but I think that people can intuitively pick up that something isn’t quite right. It became a vicious cycle that is very difficult to get out of, when I was treated badly it was because it was deserved, because I was the problem. When things we’re going good ....well it was a matter of time until people saw for me what I really (believed) I was. Not only did I have a false understanding of myself, I’ve also realised that I developed a false understanding of what others think of me, throw away remarks from others would be deeply internalised, misinterpreted as further evidence that there was something wrong with me. I’ve done a fair bit of work on myself, I’ve studied aspects of psychology (although not in a proper academic setting) and I’ve consumed a lot of self-help material. My understanding now is that I believed things that we’re not true as I’ve mentioned. It’s also that I should not judge myself, or those who treated me badly. Taking a compassionate approach to myself and those who treated me badly. I’ve found that meditation has helped greatly as well, you don’t have to give credence to every thought that pops into the forefront of your mind. This is a great post, thank you for sharing and very relevant for me right now. I've just left a girl I'd been dating who is going through a lot of what you were going through. So much of what you say is similar to what she said and experienced. It's been horrendous having to call it. She was from Zaragosa, parents split up in her teens, lived with Dad... Standard step mom antics, Dad kicked her out. She went to live with Mom (who she hated) and mom's boyfriend who was abusive and her mom kicked her out at 17. She goes and lives with her grandparents and studies to be a vet in Spain for the best part of 8 years. She's now one of the top vets in the Midlands and still only late twenties. Just amazing what she's achieved. But as you can imagine, the past has affected her mental health badly, incredibly insecure, constantly self sabotaging and constantly beating her self up. Her anxiety and fear was just awful and I couldn't lift her some days. I'm a pretty level guy and this was confusing for me. She was forever terrified of being hurt by me leaving her, which as you can imagine added immense pressure on me not to leave her and I had the horrible decision to make a couple of days ago. Can't even describe how awful it was... Let alone in the current shit lockdown climate. Even by my short term relationship standards it was short, but fucking hard to end. I can't pretend I haven't been a bit of a dick in the past with leaving girls and not wanting to commit, although I would never cheat. But this has hurt me as much as any girl I've ever ended things with because I know she's got no one to turn to except her brother and grandparents who are in Spain. When your own parents reject you it must be so hard to trust anyone or find love. Part of me feels angry with myself because I didn't have the passion or desire to accept or be prepared to deal with her mental health issues... But then another part of me feels immense relief that i didn't end up seeing her for longer and hurt her even more when I would inevitably leave. Sorry this is a bit of a shit rambling but I don't know where else I can really talk about it than with my oatcake brothers. I guess like many men, I don't really talk to friends and family in an "emotional" way so it's great to have a place to express oneself. Nothing shit about it. It takes balls to make a decision like that. The guilt is awful I’m sure but it’ll fade as time goes by and you’ll both be stronger and happier for it I’m sure. The easier decision would be to stay together and be unhappy. If it’s not mendable then you’ve done the right thing.
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Post by scfcbiancorossi on Feb 6, 2021 0:29:46 GMT
This is a great post, thank you for sharing and very relevant for me right now. I've just left a girl I'd been dating who is going through a lot of what you were going through. So much of what you say is similar to what she said and experienced. It's been horrendous having to call it. She was from Zaragosa, parents split up in her teens, lived with Dad... Standard step mom antics, Dad kicked her out. She went to live with Mom (who she hated) and mom's boyfriend who was abusive and her mom kicked her out at 17. She goes and lives with her grandparents and studies to be a vet in Spain for the best part of 8 years. She's now one of the top vets in the Midlands and still only late twenties. Just amazing what she's achieved. But as you can imagine, the past has affected her mental health badly, incredibly insecure, constantly self sabotaging and constantly beating her self up. Her anxiety and fear was just awful and I couldn't lift her some days. I'm a pretty level guy and this was confusing for me. She was forever terrified of being hurt by me leaving her, which as you can imagine added immense pressure on me not to leave her and I had the horrible decision to make a couple of days ago. Can't even describe how awful it was... Let alone in the current shit lockdown climate. Even by my short term relationship standards it was short, but fucking hard to end. I can't pretend I haven't been a bit of a dick in the past with leaving girls and not wanting to commit, although I would never cheat. But this has hurt me as much as any girl I've ever ended things with because I know she's got no one to turn to except her brother and grandparents who are in Spain. When your own parents reject you it must be so hard to trust anyone or find love. Part of me feels angry with myself because I didn't have the passion or desire to accept or be prepared to deal with her mental health issues... But then another part of me feels immense relief that i didn't end up seeing her for longer and hurt her even more when I would inevitably leave. Sorry this is a bit of a shit rambling but I don't know where else I can really talk about it than with my oatcake brothers. I guess like many men, I don't really talk to friends and family in an "emotional" way so it's great to have a place to express oneself. Nothing shit about it. It takes balls to make a decision like that. The guilt is awful I’m sure but it’ll fade as time goes by and you’ll both be stronger and happier for it I’m sure. The easier decision would be to stay together and be unhappy. If it’s not mendable then you’ve done the right thing. Thanks mate, really that's much appreciated 😊
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Post by chigstoke on Feb 14, 2021 13:45:30 GMT
Off for a walk in half an hour, be nice to get out again
I'm in a pleasantly good mood today! Not the greatest work week though. But I would like to know...
What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open?
Last drink I had was a Pedigree at Pepper Mill (I know it's not a proper 'pub' but it's where my mates went to every week because it was closest when we were all at college together about 7 years ago or so, we've continued to go ever since), so that will probably be my drink of choice.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 14, 2021 13:55:40 GMT
Off for a walk in half an hour, be nice to get out again I'm in a pleasantly good mood today! Not the greatest work week though. But I would like to know... What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Last drink I had was a Pedigree at Pepper Mill (I know it's not a proper 'pub' but it's where my mates went to every week because it was closest when we were all at college together about 7 years ago or so, we've continued to go ever since), so that will probably be my drink of choice. It’s absolutely bloody Baltic out there mate! Just got back from a walk and can’t feel my feet, nose and ears! 660ml bottle of Birra Moretti in The Sanctuary, Hartshill
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Post by chigstoke on Feb 14, 2021 14:00:52 GMT
Off for a walk in half an hour, be nice to get out again I'm in a pleasantly good mood today! Not the greatest work week though. But I would like to know... What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Last drink I had was a Pedigree at Pepper Mill (I know it's not a proper 'pub' but it's where my mates went to every week because it was closest when we were all at college together about 7 years ago or so, we've continued to go ever since), so that will probably be my drink of choice. It’s absolutely bloody Baltic out there mate! Just got back from a walk and can’t feel my feet, nose and ears! 660ml bottle of Birra Moretti in The Sanctuary, Hartshill When I stepped into the garden this morning it was bloody horrendous, defo a wrap up warm job! Seen those on Tesco's site, 660ml bottles are £2 each, so 7 of them or can get 14 x 330ml bottles both for £14.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 14, 2021 14:18:12 GMT
It’s absolutely bloody Baltic out there mate! Just got back from a walk and can’t feel my feet, nose and ears! 660ml bottle of Birra Moretti in The Sanctuary, Hartshill When I stepped into the garden this morning it was bloody horrendous, defo a wrap up warm job! Seen those on Tesco's site, 660ml bottles are £2 each, so 7 of them or can get 14 x 330ml bottles both for £14. I know mate it’s a pretty uninspiring answer to your question and I’d like to think I would go for something more indulgent. It’s something I want right now though so it’ll have to be my answer😜
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Post by Bojan Mackey on Feb 14, 2021 14:51:00 GMT
Off for a walk in half an hour, be nice to get out again I'm in a pleasantly good mood today! Not the greatest work week though. But I would like to know... What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Last drink I had was a Pedigree at Pepper Mill (I know it's not a proper 'pub' but it's where my mates went to every week because it was closest when we were all at college together about 7 years ago or so, we've continued to go ever since), so that will probably be my drink of choice. A Guinness on draught. I might actually cry when I have my first sip.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 14, 2021 15:04:49 GMT
Off for a walk in half an hour, be nice to get out again I'm in a pleasantly good mood today! Not the greatest work week though. But I would like to know... What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Last drink I had was a Pedigree at Pepper Mill (I know it's not a proper 'pub' but it's where my mates went to every week because it was closest when we were all at college together about 7 years ago or so, we've continued to go ever since), so that will probably be my drink of choice. A Guinness on draught. I might actually cry when I have my first sip. There will be a lot of beaming smiles in the pub mate that’s for sure😀
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Post by Orbs on Feb 14, 2021 15:07:27 GMT
Things are ever so slightly on the up I think. Temps in double digits next week and it’s getting noticeably lighter in the mornings and at night. Slight easing of lockdown restrictions a possibility. 👍🏻🤞🏻
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Post by Rednwhitenblue on Feb 14, 2021 15:09:49 GMT
What a messed up species we are. If we're not destroying our planet, we're destroying each other in some way or other, usually in the name of greed or selfishness, or just plain indifference towards others' hardship, whatever form that might take.
If anything good comes out of Covid, perhaps it might be an improved awareness of how much better it is to consider others more, whoever they are, and secondly, that mental health treatment loses a lot of its stigma and becomes as normal as going to the chiropractor for a back spasm or the dentist for a filling.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 14, 2021 15:48:56 GMT
What a messed up species we are. If we're not destroying our planet, we're destroying each other in some way or other, usually in the name of greed or selfishness, or just plain indifference towards others' hardship, whatever form that might take. If anything good comes out of Covid, perhaps it might be an improved awareness of how much better it is to consider others more, whoever they are, and secondly, that mental health treatment loses a lot of its stigma and becomes as normal as going to the chiropractor for a back spasm or the dentist for a filling. Amen to that
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Post by chigstoke on Feb 14, 2021 15:50:10 GMT
Off for a walk in half an hour, be nice to get out again I'm in a pleasantly good mood today! Not the greatest work week though. But I would like to know... What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Last drink I had was a Pedigree at Pepper Mill (I know it's not a proper 'pub' but it's where my mates went to every week because it was closest when we were all at college together about 7 years ago or so, we've continued to go ever since), so that will probably be my drink of choice. A Guinness on draught. I might actually cry when I have my first sip. What I'd give to be having a pint in the sun again. It's coming mate, you'll be having that Guinness soon, all being well with restrictions.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 14, 2021 15:54:59 GMT
A Guinness on draught. I might actually cry when I have my first sip. What I'd give to be having a pint in the sun again. It's coming mate, you'll be having that Guinness soon, all being well with restrictions. It’s got to the point where having a pint in a beer garden on a blazing hot day seems completely alien. I’m sure we’ll all cope with the upheaval though😏 Cannot wait😜
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Post by danceswithclams on Feb 14, 2021 16:07:15 GMT
What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Joules Hawaii Five-Joe Tropical IPA, The Glebe, Stoke. Might have a big pork pie with whole grain mustard too, being the opulent bastard that I am.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 14, 2021 16:10:03 GMT
What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Joules Hawaii Five-Joe Tropical IPA, The Glebe, Stoke. Might have a big pork pie with whole grain mustard too, being the opulent bastard that I am. Isn’t the Glebe a fantastic pub. It’s been so long I’d completely forgotten about it😬
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Post by danceswithclams on Feb 14, 2021 16:12:51 GMT
It's my local and you're correct, it is a fantastic pub.
Hoping that it is able to reopen and that the draconian lockdown restrictions haven't crippled it.
Be a huge shame if pubs like this don't survive.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 14, 2021 16:24:00 GMT
It's my local and you're correct, it is a fantastic pub. Hoping that it is able to reopen and that the draconian lockdown restrictions haven't crippled it. Be a huge shame if pubs like this don't survive. This is the issue, how many of these pubs are actually going to reopen. It was a big issue before all this. Hopefully the thirst for pubs will have been amplified by the lockdown and we’ll see a boom!
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Post by chigstoke on Feb 14, 2021 16:28:19 GMT
What will be your first drink you have when the pubs re-open? Joules Hawaii Five-Joe Tropical IPA, The Glebe, Stoke. Might have a big pork pie with whole grain mustard too, being the opulent bastard that I am. I've always gone for Colmans mustard with a pork pie. Can't say as I'm a huge fan of whole grain.
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