Not up to Mr R's standards but it is Boxing Day so hopefully I can get away with it ..... wishing all the very best for the New Year!

[majji]

I had a drop of Bailey's

which was really rather nice

I thought - be on the safe side

and add a cube of ice!

The room began to wobble

or perhaps that was just me -

then the bathroom beckoned

so I ran to have a w**,

tripped on the stairs

the proverbial 'apples and pears' -

just hope I haven't managed to

dislocate my knee!

[skischool]

Majji

I did enjoy your well penned ditty

but it really is rather a pity

That just one glass of irish mist

can leave you feeling pretty p***ed

but thankfully your knees all right

you really gave us quite a fright

perhaps next time forgo the ice

the drink will still taste very nice.

Thanks you cheered me up with your adventurous tale.

Ski's and Scruff's x

[majji in reply to skischool]

It was actually one third of a very small glass -

I think I was really extraordinarily lucky not

to have fallen on my hopefully still tiny *rse

For Sirski or madamski

whatever the case may be?

[skischool in reply to majji]

There really is only one of me

so i will settle with Sirski

and if i was as bold as brass

id'e compliment you on your a**e

At least you didn't break that as well. x

[majji in reply to skischool]

Oh dear I giggled out loud at that one Sirski . . . .

[Hacienda]

Very Good Hun... I have Baily's in the Fridge nice and cold, I still like cubes with it. I'm sure My R , will love this from you. xxxx

[majji in reply to Hacienda]

I used to enjoy a Bailey's

during Crimbo

but now due to meds

get somewhat confused

and am now in limbo . . . .

Thanks to Hacienda

[Sandyeggo in reply to Hacienda]

I agree Mr Don should have spoke up by now but I believe I’m likely the only one awake right now. Jiminy Crickets I think I’ve been awake most of the year! I did nap on and off on the afternoon of Xmas eve after I had everything preped and cleaned knowing all I had to do is toss in somewhere hot an I was done

[HungryHufflepuff]

Is that a warning to us all ... do not put ice cubes in your alcoholic beverages, this will cause you to fall over! I never did trust those dastardly ice cubes 🤨

[Sandyeggo in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Good one! When I use to indulge I believed ice cubes got in the way of good alcohol and lemon and salt are training wheels by the way

[Candyred]

Never mind one glass of Baileys ..

Making you feel a little tipsy..

I had half a lager shandy ..

and began to feel my hips sway..

this makes me realise I shouldn’t drink ..

cause two hours later my head was down the sink!..🤪🤮

[Sandyeggo in reply to Candyred]

You people sound as if you drink too many cutesy drinks- sweetie pie alcohol will send you heaving due to all the sugar an I know it happens a lot during holidays when you switch from the regular draft beer you drink daily. Have some tomato juice or some ceviche should get you over so you can start again. Oh Hacienda did you hear me say ceviche?

[majji in reply to Candyred]

I trust your head is now back

and joined to your neck Candyred

if not I imagine you will be staying

just a little bit longer tomorrow in bed!

[hypercat54]

Majii had a large glass of Baileys and ice

She licked her lips and said 'How nice'

Til she wobbled and fell

And let out a yell

'This isn't worth it at any price'! x

[skischool in reply to hypercat54]

Ski's has the last laugh you will see

Dear majji invited ski's for tea

we partook of far too many tipples

And ended up a pair of cripples

What the hell am i doing up at this time of night, xx

[Sandyeggo in reply to skischool]

Oh really you guys are being so fun

not like the grumpies. ( oh relax)

Don’t come undone

Kinda grumpy we are as a group

But what do you expect

From a group with the croup

[majji in reply to skischool]

Please Sirski no more rhymes galore

my hands are perspiring all over the floor

Thinking up new rhymes is perturbing my brain

and most of what I think up is extremely lame!

[skischool in reply to majji]

Ok lass we'll call it a draw

our rhymes we will do no more

we'll leave it all to Master Po

Cos on this site he is the Pro.xx

[majji in reply to skischool]

I would suggest he is the Captain - and you are First Mate -

(perhaps you could finish this one off for me Sirski

for tis now past 8:30 pm

and for me that is late!) x

[skischool in reply to majji]

He will like being captain and master of the ship

us other ranks would let things slip

and while we are all tucked up in bed

Another rhyme will be maturing in his head. x

[majji in reply to skischool]

I knew you could do it, that was so quick

Off I go now to unblock a sink

Sweet dreams to all

[Sandyeggo in reply to hypercat54]

👍

[majji in reply to hypercat54]

Nice one Hypercat

[majji in reply to hypercat54]

Oh I wouldn't say 'any' price

[hypercat54]

It's way past time ski's went off to his bed

Otherwise in the morning he will have a sore head

He will fall to the floor

And will be no more

He should never do this again we said! xx

[Sandyeggo in reply to hypercat54]

Hey hypercat do most of all you good people know one another over there? I don’t know the geography well over there at all maybe due I’ve never been. Always been curious do ya run into each other at the store or the Dr office or text each other” who’s turn is it to make tea” and I don’t understand the whole “tea culture” is it a certain tea for specific times? Do you also have it with meals? I guess it’s just the same as coffee in the USA except here not everybody drinks coffee but majority does but most people drink it for affect. If you go to an AA meeting there in Britain does everybody drink tea not coffee?

[Hacienda in reply to Sandyeggo]

Hi Hun, No, we only know each other on this fabulous Forum, But, after a long time of communicating , it is the same as "Knowing one another" I always say we are here to help, We are only in the "Next Room" As you will see, we are from all over the Globe, Your name depicts your from The US, Mine could be Spain (lived there). At the end of the day we are all ONE and Cheer each other up when having our Exacerbations or Mental fatigue, or when, like this time Well, & Cheerful. We can all relate to our illness's Together. Love n Hugs Hun, Stay Strong & Happy XXX Besos.

[hypercat54 in reply to Sandyeggo]

Oh bless you love. No the UK is far too big for most of us to know each other. For those that live in the big cities like London there are a number of others close enough to visit I guess. I don't live near a big city now but used to so if I visit I would love to visit one or two friends there. I have never actually met anyone from Health Unlocked but have made friends whom I will chat to on the phone, email, or pm etc.

Tea is our national drink and people used to have it for elevenses and around 3pm but many didn't or drank coffee instead. It was much more prevalent many years ago but not now really. I don't drink tea only coffee and drink it with meals and any other time I want to.

Americans seem to have some strange ideas about Britain but they are mainly rooted in the distant past. Ok there are still lovely quaint villages with cobblestones but only the well off can afford to live there now with most of us living in normal towns or cities just like you do. We do have lots of ancient ruins and history of course but we don't spend our lives ruminating about the past and instead live in the present. x

[Sandyeggo]

Ah yes I agree

As I stand in line behind ya t

to have a w**

Everybody in the spirit to rhyme

I guess a great holiday time

For all to have some peaceful fun

no hustle no bustle

Nowhere we gotta run

An anyone sick better get well quick

Cuz end of year is coming near

Omgosh guys I’m not a poet and yes I know it! My feeble attempt to be a team player, love ya later peeps✌️

[Izb1]

Well done majji, but where is our Don, not a peep ? we usually get a reply and I like the new nickname Sirski x

[majji in reply to Izb1]

Thank you Izb1 -

let us hope that the indubitable D-R

will shortly regain his poet's mantle

and once again be feeling up to par!

Get well D-R

[Hidden]

I've been poorly but I won't be missed,

As long as you lot stay half pi**ed! 😂

[majji in reply to Hidden]

I am so sorry to hear that and do hope you are feeling better

hopefully you'll receive many salutations and get-well letters -

get well soon

[Sandyeggo in reply to Hidden]

I’m sorry you’re unwell, it would be easy to pick up the rhythm of rhymes right there but you’re probably not feelin it. I really hope you snap out of it quick. I hope we’re not blaming your new rehab program although any big new change in your health program can be shocking to the body. Feel better right away Midge said!

[Hidden in reply to Sandyeggo]

I'm fine thanks, just a bit of a mix-up over my meds which is sorted now. When you live on your own and have to take so many inhalers, tablets, eye drops, creams, ointments and mucus shifting procedures, it's easy to get something wrong and set off a chain reaction. I don't start my PR course until the 17th Jan. Midge needs her meds meals and walks whether I feel like doing it or not but we manage.

[Hacienda in reply to Hidden]

Hi Don, Sorry your not on Par at the moment. These dam Meds, Like "Marmite" you love or hate it, But without them we wouldn't be here. Come on Dear Friend get your Poems Going so we can all respond. Take Care Don. Love n Hugs xxxxx

[Sandyeggo in reply to Hidden]

Yup I sure know that one-my dogs are bigger than me and if they need something they are strong enough to get my butt outta bed whether or not I comply so I fully understand her needs and our commitment as their humans. If you’re getting confused on meds may I recommend following a written schedule/writing it all down- what you take ,when you take it I find helps ME with my sometimes forgetfulness. Do take care

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Hidden]

Sorry to know you haven't been well Don. I hope things are getting better now.

[majji in reply to Hidden]

Hope you will enjoy your PR DR

[Izb1 in reply to Hidden]

Dear Don, hope you are feeling better now and have settled. Its easy done getting confused with meds. Take good care. Irene x

[Hidden in reply to Izb1]

Yes I'm fine now Irene, thanks. Fighting fit and back on course. 😃

[majji in reply to Hidden]

Would that be North by North-West Cap'n?