h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Ended up playing it with Josh in Croydon recently..quite a few people shouted back to!

Happy Xmas by the way!

Merry Christmas to you too! I've managed 4 hours of festive cheer with my son before I've cracked and come online, although I've promised to only be here a short while.

I haven't played 'Bogies!' myself yet - J doesn't seem to like shouting when *I* want him to, only when he wants to. Hmpf. But if people around you join in, then perhaps I'll just play whether he likes it or not!

I spent the day with my parents so no escaping on here for me..escaped into a bottle of JD instead

Kids never want to play when we do

I did pop up to see my parents, mainly because two of my brothers and their families were there. I only stayed a couple of hours though, and soon escaped back home again.

How did Josh like his presents? J has played with his non-stop, although he's now gone back to the playstation for a change.

he got mostly ps2 games n dvds..some art stuff n whatnot too..but only the playstation really gets a look in!he likes his simpsons cluedo too though.They're at a funny age i guess..

I made sure that I bought him an eye toy last year, so at least I can kid myself a bit that he's getting exercise, even if he's on the playstation.

Does he play outside much?when its not so cold n dark out Jo loves to play out on the green with his mates..he could definately do with a bit more exercise at the mo as hes starting to chunk up a bit!

He barely goes out at all. He used to do swimming and gymnastics lessons, but he gave up gymnastics, and then got kicked out of the swimming classses for the second time (never got round to sueing them for breach of the DDA) he hasn't done anything.

I do keep meaning to find something else for him to do, as all his muscles are fading away and he keeps complaining of being tired when we walk anywhere. More walking in that case!

J doesn't often have mates round because I'm not here very often.

kids are surprisingly resiliant creatures though!maybe they need more PE at school

I think they get plenty of running around at playtime, judging from the screams that come from the school!

I'm far enough along the street not to hear them thankfully

I saw you may be able to make the meet after all?I'm looking forward to it..a bit nervous too though!

Yeah, it's funny, I spent ages wondering how I was going to make the meet, then realised my ex was having J so thought great I could go, then he got an appointment for a tooth out on the same day so I knew I couldn't. Then he had a cancellation and had it done early, but I wasn't sure I wanted to go by then, what with just having left the Beeb, and mixing that with etc I didn't think it would be a good idea because I didn't really want to leave. A couple of totally unrelated friends convinced me I should go, although one of them doesn't know it was something she said yet. I'm bringing a friend who will look after me, but because he's married he won't interfere if I find a young man I want to bring home.

On summer days I can hear the kids playing at breaktimes - if I'm at home and in my garden having lunch of course. I think it's a nice sound really.

ill have to fight you for the cute men to take home im afraid
3 months of celibacy is far too long!

hmm, try 10 months. Although it's all my own choice so I shouldn't really complain! I've had offers and more than a few dates that have ended in just a peck on the cheek. Most unlike me! I'm not sure why I'm happy being on my own, but the frantic pace I went from boyfriend to boyfriend over the past decade has very probably knackered me out. I don't want to have to think about men at the moment, mainly because I think I should stop going out with blokes just because they are there and asking and wait until I fall for someone first. And hope they are not only free, but interested as well... Maybe that way a relationship might actually last for longer than the 'honeymoon' period.

Relationships suck.I'm considering going back to meaningless sex for a while I also need to take a look at the sort of people I fall for!I seem to have 'you?why the hell do I fancy 'you''syndrome prompting close friends to think Ive had a lobotomy

I'm not even into meaningless sex at the moment. However, meaningless BDSM parties are something that I am doing a lot of.

I used to think that if men were going out with me, then they must be crap, which doesn't bode well for a good future! But I did grow out of that around 30 - when I was actually proud to be seen with the chap I was with at the time. The first time ever. I don't even bother introducing my boyfriends to most of my freinds these days. It doesn't seem worth the effort.

Maybe at the meet we should bring a picture of a matchstick man and note down all the qualities the perfect man will have, then run an ad.

Ive been at least a little embarrased by all my boyfriends so far
The perfect man..hmmm nice eyes,nice ass,sense of humour,no communication probs and no embarrassing facial hair

Im prolly asking too much

"no embarrassing facial hair"

You might be with this one - isn't all facial hair embarrassing?

I have to add 'has good job' to that list. And has own car. Hmm, I think I maybe getting more materialistic as I grow older. I think it's because I'd love to be able to afford to go back to working part-time - at least until J is older.

make that good job own car n isnt tight!I was seeing someone like that..never as much as bought me a drink let alone dinner..if he took me out at all!yet was more than happy to let me pay.why i put up with it I dont know

All might be embarrassing but somes definately worse than others

It must be love, or lust! That makes us do things - one of my boyfriends had absolutely no money ever, and I was happy to spend all mine on going out, and treating us. Then he goes and buys me £150 earrings for a christmas present. Which not only showed what a dickhead he was - to spend that much when he had nothing, but that he didn't actually know me at all.

After I chucked him out for a couple of days he split up with me (pride!), and then I found out that he had no money because he wasn't working when he said he was, but spending all his time in chat rooms.

I'm thinking I'm better off without them. I'll think I'll just wait for Ewan Mcgregor to realise he can't live without me any longer and come for me.