I think my OH is sick of hearing of how sick I am.  I'm terrible at being sick.  Now my right side of my lower stomach hurts when I cough so I'm telling him I think I've got an appendicitis!  I'm kidding of course (my insides have been sore for days and it does hurt to cough but I don't think it's anything serious) but I like winding him up because he's such a baby when he has manflu.

Would you people not just get a flu jab?!  You'd protect many from spreading the virus and also be able to continue the manic run up to Crimbo. 

I've had the jab for more than 20 years after the last flu attack I had nearly killed me. And it may be urban myth but I've not had that many colds either since I did. btw, you can also now get a pneumonia vaccine that lasts your lifetime. 

Do it! 

You can't just get a flu jab.  Can you?  I thought you had to be suffering some sort of previous illness (asthma etc) to be able to get one.

I just need a kick up the arse.  That'll do me fine.

I'm sure you can get the jab in your arse if you're so inclined.  But you're right, you need a pre-diagnosed condition to get the flu jab free but they really don't need to be too expensive if you consider the cost of not being able to work or care while you're feeling ill. Around a tenner I believe? 

Ta for the info Xochi

Dafuq is going on with the new bits and bobs at the bottom of the replies?

I'm scared to press them 

Did you not see Lori's thread warning us of the upgrade? You can now 'LIKE' individual posts - little heart bottom left and at the bottom right are all the quote/Edit/Report buttons.

I didn't see it ... and I still can't!!

i wonder if this upgrade has been what has been slowing the forum down

^^^^ Took me ages to work that out.

Are the likes linked to facebook?

No, I just liked your post. Plus I'm sure the 'likes' have been there for ages.  Maybe not as obvious.

That's good then.

We were supposed to be going off for the weekend in a cottage near Dundee today. The weather has killed todays travel plans, hopefully we'll get there tomorrow.

Anyone been over to the dark side  DS lately? .... They have a "new look" forum.

Looks much better imo

I'm so surprised I'm not bald... My littlest one is always playing with my hair (i have really long hair) and she's not the gentlest person ever! <- my hair atm lol

have you got 'question marks' growing out of your head Jen?

Why do people think its "cool" to stupid things behind live broadcasts?

Don't they realise how moronic they look

oohhh.. wave on the way by, Cinds!   Hope you get there ok, I think the worst of the weather is past us now and on to you guys  (due light snow late tomorrow night but getting milder again later on Saturday.)   Have fun.

Not keen on it 

I'm not on DS but occasionally lurk. I don't like the new look.

Yeah, I've got an account but I think I've used it about three times in as many years  I normally lurk in the Cable forum. I don't like the new layout either

ROFL!!! Cosmo that is brilliant 

My first tattoo. Early Christmas present from my daughter (designed by her as well).

You're brave Col, I'm not one for tatts. They look nice but i don't think i will ever have one.

I am being REALLY brave and letting the kids do the tree..... on their own! I've put it up and put the lights on and they're doing the rest *breathes* It's hard not to take over.... really hard lol

No, they're wholly GaGatatian!

No, they're brand new, as of December 4th upgrade/hotfix.

I'm getting very cross with some people ......................not gonna bore you all but

My son made a dreadful choice of partner ....................for years and years I let it go - I let things wash over me but I'm beginning to get really grrrrrrrrrrrr. Bloody awful mother - my boys deserve so much better.

Well ... what's it like?!! Happy with it? Or are you going to 'tweak' after they've gone to bed!!

Awww sooz

We never stop trying to protect them, do we?

 My mum always 'tweaked' the tree, after my late brother and I had gone to bed.

I may have done the same when my boys were in bed.

Hahaha!! Yup, me too!

No children at home this year - it will be perfect first time ... and I hate not having to tweak it

This worries me Soozy as I have 2 boys and just think I'm going to find it really, really hard to keep my nose out if I know they are being treated badly. I know I'll have to try to keep quiet because I know when you fall in love with someone you would do anything for them....including stopping talking to your parents if needs be  Hope your son sees the bigger picture for himself sooner or later (hopefully sooner!)

It looks ok... but i'm not happy with the chains The eldest did the chains though and will notice if/when i tweak... I like my chains very uniform and neat looking.... i think my girl tripped and threw em on .. Nah its not too bad.. I'll take a pic

The lights look better in RL than the old bulb ones but dont photograph very well!

I'm impressed jen - that looks really nice

 The last of my three moved out this year, so I will be doing the tree by myself.

I suppose I could ask hubby to help - it would definitely need tweaking if he helped.

Oh my No, no, no ... hubby's tree duties are limited to chopping the end off it and sticking it in the stand!!

My mum is coming to help me