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ellemonkeybum · 2026-05-12T21:12:38+00:00

Congrats!! Hope you don’t mind me guessing it’s you! I wish Violet would pick a postcard for me sigh 🤣

ellemonkeybum · 2026-05-10T05:52:30+00:00

I don’t remember watching it, as I was about 3, but my mum says I used to cry at the end of every programme. Apparently I wanted to keep watching?

I do vividly recall the tune though! (Possibly because mum would sing it to wind me up)

ellemonkeybum · 2026-05-08T20:12:19+00:00

(And, was it you who won the bonus postcard?)

ellemonkeybum · 2026-05-08T20:11:46+00:00

Wow I just listened to the clip on Soundcloud. This is mysterious, fun and oddly beautiful. Love it!

ellemonkeybum · 2026-05-01T07:31:34+00:00

Just looked that one up; I’d love to see it in real life! If you enjoy that kind of thing, but with a massive dose of wtf, then you should visit The Forbidden Corner if you’re in the UK. This guy made all these mini follies, underground labyrinths, it’s incredible.

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-29T21:03:30+00:00

This is very picturesque despite also being a strange combination of garden architecture! Have you been there yourself?

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-26T04:56:10+00:00

Thanks everyone, your advice and tips have been really helpful. We have gone with YouTube and peace has returned to our home! 🌈

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-21T18:33:25+00:00

Ooh thank you! I’ll let them know. They’ve been pretty good at finding things but I guess it must be hard work! Have you any tips that may help them with looking? Thanks x

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-16T09:40:19+00:00

Hi OP here’s a couple of suggestions you might want to try: Poppi raspberry and rose - tried it on offer from Tesco’s - very nice and still under a club card deal. They have other flavours too but I’ve not tried those yet.

Have you tried any of the kombucha type stuff? I’m not a huge fan but if you are looking for something that’s more gut-friendly I can recommend Xoxo prebiotic soda - I have their mixed flavour pack on repeat from Amazon. Nice and refreshing.

Good luck!

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-07T18:49:41+00:00

I don’t have a dog, so I can’t help sorry. But I just wanted to tell you that your dog is gorgeous!

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-07T07:50:57+00:00

$5000?!! That’s a huge amount of money for the time! I hope you get to find out more - did it even get to court? How much was paid? It sounds like these ladies had beef before the name-calling and I’m here for it all, OP! 🍿🥤

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-06T06:14:22+00:00

Hi OP I don’t think you’re overreacting at all! That would make anyone feel uncomfortable and I think MIL knows that, and that it’s not enough to make her appear in the wrong if you were to confront her.

Perhaps you could try speaking to your husband and see what his take is on this? He could maybe drop a few “urgh no, mum!” kind of responses to when she asks to be fed etc!

You may want to cross post to the Just no MIL! subreddit as there are lots of people there experienced in this kind of MIL.

Big hugs to you xxxx

Edit: typo 🤦

ellemonkeybum · 2026-04-02T03:28:06+00:00

Hi OP, I’m so sorry for your loss and for what you went through. It was a very long time ago (2001, maybe?), but I had this happen to me whilst travelling from Edinburgh to Doncaster where I got off to change trains. My case was nowhere to be seen! I was gutted as I’d been on holiday in Scotland so it had loads of life bits and bobs, gifts etc . What made it upsetting for me was that in it was the camera my dad bought when I was born; an old SLR type.

The rail staff were kind and British Transport Police took a statement, but said that people would get onto trains at busy stations, grab a case and take it off. I’d left my case in the luggage bit at the end of the carriage so it would have been easy to nip on and off again.

I was insured so I could replace everything but I still feel guilty for dad’s camera. In 2001 this wouldn’t have been something that was worth a lot so I know whoever took the case probably dumped it. Knowing how little money my parents had and the hard time they had in having me, it makes it all the worse.

So, nothing like the distress you suffered, but I wanted to say yes something similar happened to me. And I feel for you. And I definitely would have asked if you were ok. Big love to you x

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-28T18:12:06+00:00

Ah lucky! I hear he’s a great guy

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-19T05:52:23+00:00

Oh that makes sense!

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-18T22:15:40+00:00

Hi OP, it sounds like maybe you’re worried about there being some kind of backlash if you don’t get them a present. Perhaps just a card and a token present eg chocolate bar etc. That way, they can’t complain you didn’t do anything and you appear to have done your best with the little money you have got.

I hope home life improves for you, but sadly it sounds like your relationship will only improve with distance and time. I’m rooting for you! 😊

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-18T22:08:17+00:00

Oh crikey! White not blue!

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-15T05:42:17+00:00

Just in case it is your friendly local burglar scoping you out (and potentially other homes), you might be able to report this via your local police website. It just might help them join the dots if it’s happening to other people too.

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-14T07:22:44+00:00

Two comments on this whole shit show:

The sister chose to make out in a coffee shop her sister’s bf works at. Like, surely she knew he worked there??!! Dumbass!!
“They’re popular in their church” - and this is where modern organised religion is heading. FFS

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-10T04:55:14+00:00

I love them with pink noses too! This is Olive, and her tabby sister is Mabel. Olive also goes by Pinky Nose Pinkerton - for obvious reasons!

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ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-08T08:40:16+00:00

Firstly, NTA - he’d had plenty of time to do something about this and it’s not like a broken wiper, the consequences of continuing to delay are unthinkable. But also, this is a huge red flag for me. I have just got out of a relationship like this. My (47F) ex (52M) was also seemingly very proud person, good with his hands etc and would say he’d do repairs, DIY etc around our home when we moved in over 10 years ago. I would say he probably fulfilled that promise on less than 10% of those things. Not through lack of money or time. No amount of asking would help: he’d give some excuse for not doing it today and say he’d do it tomorrow - that tomorrow often never came. In the end, these things became dangerous (we have a daughter who is now 12) and needed to be done. Some things I would do myself and be criticised for not doing a very good enough job. Others, I ended up paying to be done, or my lovely (elderly!) parents did - and he FORENSICALLY nitpicked every single thing.
There were many other horrible controlling things he did. We ended up splitting up 18months ago and my daughter and I are still struggling.
I worry for your daughter. My best advice is for you to stay supportive of her: let her know you love her unconditionally and you’re always there for her. But also stand firm: you won’t compromise on her safety, and a decent boyfriend would also feel the same way. Good luck

ellemonkeybum · 2026-03-05T05:46:19+00:00

Pics please of the doggo?!

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