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Title: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 09:48:59 AM
Right. I am getting tired of this. For years now I have woken between 1 and 2 in themorning and then failed to get off to sleep again till about 5  evil: Same last night, except every time I dozed off I found myself being held at gunpoint by Nazis or some similar horror.  eeek:

Most people I know of may age report that they regularly lie awake half the night worrying about stuff that gets all out of proportion in the small hosurs and then get up the next morning at Christ Almighty o'clock knackered and despondent  noooo:

Tried sleeping pills. No difference.

Tried herbal stuff. No difference.

It is really pissing me off  Banghead

Are others here thus challenged?

Any solutions?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 11, 2009, 10:03:35 AM
Check on iplayer to see if last night's Horizon is on there yet. You may find that enlightening.



I can't tell you that much about it as I dozed off before the end.  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2009, 10:04:08 AM
Right. I am getting tired of this. For years now I have woken between 1 and 2 in themorning and then failed to get off to sleep again till about 5  evil: Same last night, except every time I dozed off I found myself being held at gunpoint by Nazis or some similar horror.  eeek:

Most people I know of may age report that they regularly lie awake half the night worrying about stuff that gets all out of proportion in the small hosurs and then get up the next morning at Christ Almighty o'clock knackered and despondent  noooo:

Tried sleeping pills. No difference.

Tried herbal stuff. No difference.

It is really pissing me off  Banghead

Are others here thus challenged?

Any solutions?
Booze works for me but then you have to get up and have a pee in the middle of the night...  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 10:05:54 AM
It may be a guilty conscience ~ have you searched your's lately?


Seriously I find this is my usual time for being awakened ~ and it never happened before I moved here! Mrs S#2 has the same trouble as do others I have spoken to in the village. We are of the belief that it is the aircraft (f'ing big ones) that fly out taking the wings from BEA/Aerospace at Broughton to Toulouse that are waking us. You would also hear them as they do seem to fly down the estuary. They make a very distant droning noise ~ quite unlike any other aircraft I know of and the noise does go on for a surprising amount of time (remember they are very big, very heavy and are climbing out over the Irish Sea). This seems the most plausible explanation as I know of at least two dozen people who are woken by "something" at about that time. As far as I know no-one has yet asked Broughton if they do fly out at that time of night.
As for interpreting your dreams  ~ that belongs to a phycologist and most of them don't believe in the interpretation theories anyway.
I too use sleeping pills (industrial strength) from time to time and they do help but the best plan is to accept it, get up, do some work and then spend the morning or afternoon in bed catching up on your eight hours.
My pal the software man, who often works through the night as his clients are mainly in the US, has heard the droning between 1 and 2 and it wakes his dogs.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 11, 2009, 10:18:29 AM
This may sound like a strange question but if you are waking up at 1am what time are you getting to sleep beforehand? Its been a while since I was a student nurse but if I remember correctly sleep runs in 4 hour cycles so its possible by that time you have hit REM and are dreaming the same one that you have later on and that is why you are waking up.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 10:20:52 AM
I get to sleep about 11 or 11.30 normally, sometimes later  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 10:23:17 AM
The aircraft theory stands then
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 10:23:55 AM
No, because this afflicts me wherever I am in this country or abroad
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 10:25:59 AM
Again the full information was not contained in your original question  evil:

Speak to your GP and ask for a referral to a "Sleep Specialist" and stop bothering us with half the story.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2009, 10:29:16 AM
Set your clock forward by x number of hours so that when you wake up you think it's time to get up and you will instantly want to go back to sleep  cry:

Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 11, 2009, 10:31:19 AM
Something's playing on your mind.  rubschin:

I find that I wake several times during the night, I check the time then doze off again.  sleep021
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 10:31:50 AM
Again the full information was not contained in your original question  evil:

Speak to your GP and ask for a referral to a "Sleep Specialist" and stop bothering us with half the story.

Your mention of UFOs came later!  evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 11, 2009, 10:36:23 AM
As for interpreting your dreams  ~ that belongs to a phycologist and most of them don't believe in the interpretation theories anyway.

It depends on how you look at it hound. The fortune telleresque interpretations are just pure hokum but recent research does appear indicate that dreams are a subconscious mirror of your conscious mind. you can look at the elements of the story to get an idea of what is goin on in that person's head.

If the nightmares are all of a similar vein then I would hazard a guess that you are worried about a group or an entity that directly affects you but you have no control over at present.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 11, 2009, 10:37:34 AM
Right. I am getting tired of this. For years now I have woken between 1 and 2 in themorning and then failed to get off to sleep again till about 5  evil: Same last night, except every time I dozed off I found myself being held at gunpoint by Nazis or some similar horror.  eeek:

Most people I know of may age report that they regularly lie awake half the night worrying about stuff that gets all out of proportion in the small hosurs and then get up the next morning at Christ Almighty o'clock knackered and despondent  noooo:

Tried sleeping pills. No difference.

Tried herbal stuff. No difference.

It is really pissing me off  Banghead

Are others here thus challenged?

Any solutions?
A nice Malty drink before bed ensures a good night for me.




And a clear conscience as well of course.  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 11, 2009, 10:39:17 AM
I'm surprised you aren't trying to flog some turnip related remedy here Darwin.  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 10:40:59 AM
As for interpreting your dreams  ~ that belongs to a phycologist and most of them don't believe in the interpretation theories anyway.

It depends on how you look at it hound. The fortune telleresque interpretations are just pure hokum but recent research does appear indicate that dreams are a subconscious mirror of your conscious mind. you can look at the elements of the story to get an idea of what is goin on in that person's head.

If the nightmares are all of a similar vein then I would hazard a guess that you are worried about a group or an entity that directly affects you but you have no control over at present.

Whilst grateful for your input based on your extensive knowledge gained whilst training to be a nurse, after careful consideration, I think I will go with the opinons expressed by the Consultant Clinical Phycologist who has been treating me for the last two years ~ if that is OK with you. ::)
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 10:42:10 AM
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If the nightmares are all of a similar vein then I would hazard a guess that you are worried about a group or an entity that directly affects you but you have no control over at present.


They are called The Government.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 11, 2009, 10:53:11 AM
As for interpreting your dreams  ~ that belongs to a phycologist and most of them don't believe in the interpretation theories anyway.

It depends on how you look at it hound. The fortune telleresque interpretations are just pure hokum but recent research does appear indicate that dreams are a subconscious mirror of your conscious mind. you can look at the elements of the story to get an idea of what is goin on in that person's head.

If the nightmares are all of a similar vein then I would hazard a guess that you are worried about a group or an entity that directly affects you but you have no control over at present.

Whilst grateful for your input based on your extensive knowledge gained whilst training to be a nurse, after careful consideration, I think I will go with the opinons expressed by the Consultant Clinical Phycologist who has been treating me for the last two years ~ if that is OK with you. ::)

Who am I to stand in the way of learned men Snoop. I was just commenting on research covered on Horizon last night.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00hnc9n/Horizon_Why_Do_We_Dream/ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00hnc9n/Horizon_Why_Do_We_Dream/)
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 11, 2009, 11:03:25 AM
Set your clock forward by x number of hours so that when you wake up you think it's time to get up and you will instantly want to go back to sleep  cry:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 11, 2009, 12:39:12 PM
If it is nightmare related I recomend a passiflora tinicutre. Think my dose was 10 drops at the start of the night in a glass of water to repeated if I woke up with them again. It has worked for my repetative nightmares but not for random ones. But like you it used to be a nightly thing. Now when I have had one of the repetative nightmares I take the passiflora the next night following the dosage instructions and the most it has ever gone for since is ten days. Normally they knocked on the head within five. Local health food shop/ nutter emporium should have them. Think mine is a bach flower remedy. That and more vitamin D can also help prevent them.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 12:43:48 PM
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nutter emporium


Sounds like my kind of shop!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 11, 2009, 12:57:28 PM
Information about Passiflora Tincture:
Passiflora is a Brazilian herb that is rich in Alkaloids and Flavone Glycosides. These ingredients have a mild sedative and tranquilizing effect.

Historically, Passiflora was used by North American Indians, where it was applied to ear aches, boils and inflammation.

Passiflora enters the heart, liver and lung meridians, influencing the cardiovascular and central nervous system.

Studies on Passiflora have been made using root, stem and flower. It is a mild sedative so can be used with problems relating to stress and anxiety. Because of this affect many people also use Passiflora for insomnia.

It may aid the transition into a restful sleep without any narcotic hangover.

Passiflora has a mild and gentle effect so do not expect this product to act as a sleeping tablet. There should also be no problem when driving or operating machinery as with conventional sleep products.



I wonder how the North American Indians got hold of it when it comes from Brazil?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 12:59:09 PM
They got it from the local nutter emporium, I spect  ::)
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 11, 2009, 01:14:19 PM
Well it's worth a try!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 01:16:08 PM
And I shall get some later. Thanks!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 01:20:40 PM
Give Mrs Nick one of these and instructions as to when and how  eveilgrin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F9%2F9b%2FMallet_menuisier.jpg&hash=c55bfcf72ca1f44f9b49047c0bd30c01effccc2f)
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2009, 01:22:22 PM
Surely The Boy would be more than competent in his application of the device as well  lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 01:23:38 PM
Mrs Nick punches well above her weight ~ she may be small but ............  scared2:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 11, 2009, 01:29:37 PM
I kip well. Wake up nearly every night at 02:15 for some strange reason, and again if me bladder is full frothin' and a bubblin'. ::)

Clear the skelingtons out of your closet is the answer.
My conscience is clear so I sleep like a baby generally.  cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 01:58:50 PM
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My conscience is clear so I sleep like a baby generally

 char048
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2009, 02:19:21 PM
Have you tried sleeping on the rug - for £2k it must be very comfortable  happy001
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 02:19:38 PM
 evil:

One day this rug shall be unrolled. I will post a picture and then you will all be very very jealous
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2009, 02:22:13 PM
Sleep deprivation - does funny things to a person  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 02:23:14 PM
Everyone is being horrid  sad24: (except Wenchy who is my bestest friend)

Maybe I should get some sleep inducing aromatherapy candles  rubschin:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 02:42:01 PM
We have a lot of dried lavender which is said to have sleep inducing/relaxation properties. Many people put some in their pillowslip. Want some?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 02:43:01 PM
Kind thought  sad24:

Buyer collects?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 02:51:02 PM
I'll get Mrs S#2 to put some in a cotton bag and post it to you.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 02:51:20 PM
 sad24:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 02:57:47 PM
She says she will make it up for you this evening and post it tomorrow. Just slip it under your pillow and let the soothing aroma drift you off to sleep ~ or if you are like me, sneeze all night. sad24:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 03:02:18 PM
Thanks. Off now to local nutter emporium and then it's taxi time  Angry9:

Piano, swimming and then tomorrow take The Boy and his cronies to Chester for the day and then go to pick them all up again in the afternoon  Banghead
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 03:07:28 PM
The THW is in London today with her GCSE English class ~ they set off from Prestatyn by coach at 0630 and are expected back at about midnight. They are at the Duke of York's to see "View from the Bridge" which is their play for the exam apparently. Given the level of understanding of the average 15 year old nowadays I suspect many will fail dismally ~ or the questions will be so "scaffolded" as to allow a chimp to gain a 'C'
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2009, 04:13:58 PM

Maybe I should get some sleep inducing aromatherapy candles  rubschin:

or just read this thread a couple of times...  sleep021
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 04:37:58 PM

Maybe I should get some sleep inducing aromatherapy candles  rubschin:

or just read this thread a couple of times...  sleep021


Tsk!









 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 11, 2009, 04:44:51 PM

Maybe I should get some sleep inducing aromatherapy candles  rubschin:

or just read this thread a couple of times...  sleep021

Just because you sleep like a baby is no reason to mock the afflicted!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2009, 04:46:07 PM

Maybe I should get some sleep inducing aromatherapy candles  rubschin:

or just read this thread a couple of times...  sleep021

Just because you sleep like a baby is no reason to mock the afflicted!
ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2009, 04:46:57 PM
No, he's unconscious most nights. Not quite the same thing  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
My first wife had a good method of getting off to sleep. I only had to whisper sweet nothings in her ear or stroke her thigh and she was out like a light  evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 11, 2009, 05:36:55 PM
I sleep like a baby generally.

Wake up at 3AM, soiled and hungry?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2009, 05:37:53 PM
I sleep like a baby generally.

Wake up at 3AM, soiled and hungry?
::)

With his thumb in his mouth...
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2009, 05:45:49 PM
My first wife had a good method of getting off to sleep. I only had to whisper sweet nothings in her ear or stroke her thigh and she was out like a light  evil:


Maybe you should make a tape - for Nick like  lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 05:49:44 PM
My first wife had a good method of getting off to sleep. I only had to whisper sweet nothings in her ear or stroke her thigh and she was out like a light  evil:


Maybe you should make a tape - for Nick like  lol:

I was going to offer but the fear was he might take me up on the offer and frankly I just don't fancy him.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2009, 05:50:37 PM
What about with the paper bag on his head  eyes:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 11, 2009, 05:52:04 PM
Not having seen him without the paper bag ~ No!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2009, 07:08:57 PM
What about with the paper bag on his head  eyes:
What about a plastic bag on his head...?  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2009, 07:10:34 PM
Check on iplayer to see if last night's Horizon is on there yet. You may find that enlightening.



I can't tell you that much about it as I dozed off before the end.  whistle:
Just watched this on Sky+

An interesting programme spoilt by 'clever' camera shots and editing...

RIP Horizon... (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-sick002.gif&hash=1a79fddf08a43de7a768e12914c088ab91247236) (http://www.freesmileys.org)
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: grumpyoldsoldier on February 12, 2009, 09:33:15 AM
As for interpreting your dreams  ~ that belongs to a phycologist and most of them don't believe in the interpretation theories anyway.

It depends on how you look at it hound. The fortune telleresque interpretations are just pure hokum but recent research does appear indicate that dreams are a subconscious mirror of your conscious mind. you can look at the elements of the story to get an idea of what is goin on in that person's head.

If the nightmares are all of a similar vein then I would hazard a guess that you are worried about a group or an entity that directly affects you but you have no control over at present.
'kin hell!! Entities eh? I have had recurring dreams about losing things, woss that all about eh?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 09:34:49 AM
Have you seen your collection of marbles recently?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 12, 2009, 09:36:55 AM
Did you get a better sleep last night then ????
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 09:38:35 AM
Me?

I was awake from 2 until 6  evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 12, 2009, 09:39:32 AM
If you tried the passiflora don't give up on it because it didn't work. Like all herbal stuff it has to build up.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 09:40:39 AM
Thanks, I did find some and will persevere. Snoopy is sending me a new pillow! cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2009, 09:41:14 AM
Thanks, I did find some and will persevere. Snoopy is sending me a new pillow! cloud9:
For Mrs. Nick to hold over your face...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 09:41:37 AM
 sad24:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 12, 2009, 10:02:46 AM
Mrs Snoopy is the best.  cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2009, 10:03:06 AM
Mrs Snoopy is the best.  cloud9:
(cough)
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 10:03:48 AM
Do yu need some linctus> You could try your local nutter emporium
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 12, 2009, 10:04:36 AM
Mrs Snoopy is the best.  cloud9:
(cough)

Equally with LL of course.  redface:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2009, 10:07:28 AM
Mrs Snoopy is the best.  cloud9:
(cough)

Equally with LL of course.  redface:
evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 10:08:33 AM
He is being very cryptic today.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 12, 2009, 10:14:49 AM
He is probably in a sulk because he didn't get rewarded for his shoddy decorating.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2009, 10:39:20 AM
He is probably in a sulk because he didn't get rewarded for his shoddy decorating.
Shoddy is not a word in my vocabulary...  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Bar Wench on February 12, 2009, 10:40:14 AM
 happy001
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 12, 2009, 11:25:47 AM
He is probably in a sulk because he didn't get rewarded for his shoddy decorating.
Shoddy is not a word in my vocabulary...  noooo:
Just like "honest"?








I expect "culpable" is in there somewhere.  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 12, 2009, 02:38:25 PM
Thanks, I did find some and will persevere. Snoopy is sending me a new pillow! cloud9:

NICK
Your sleep pillow is in the post.

WARNING:
Do not microwave the pillow. Do not wash the pillow.

Cover is Poly/cotton and is NOT removable (unless you want 4 ozs of dried lavender flowers all over the floor).
Filling is Polyester and real Lavender Heads with additional essential oil of Lavender and Lavender Fragrance.
If you wash it the flowers will turn to mush and stain the cover.
If you microwave it the flowers will cook and burst into flames (prolly).

Sleep well!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 02:40:44 PM
I have never knowingly microwaved a pillow



















As far as I recall  rubschin:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 12, 2009, 02:42:52 PM
I thought it best not to leave matters to chance ~ hope you like the colours she has selected ~ they are intended to be restful.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 02:43:56 PM
Send her lots of kisses from me  cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2009, 02:45:47 PM
Won't the postman doze off...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 12, 2009, 02:47:56 PM
If he does I'm sure she will give him a nudge  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 02:49:41 PM
 drumroll:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 12, 2009, 04:18:23 PM
"Trouble sleeping? Worried about rugs, cakes or trains?
Follow the dogs nose, for only £29.99 you can sleep soundly with the famous Dr Snoopy Mouchoir de Tarte pillow"
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2009, 04:20:27 PM
Have this turnip. I may insert it myself. I have Vaseline if you prefer  evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Pirate on February 12, 2009, 10:13:06 PM
I microwaved a pillow once.  I dreamt I was eating a marshmellow and I wanted it toasted. . .

And the other classic: I slept like a log last night. . . I woke up in the fireplace
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 13, 2009, 09:48:08 AM
I'm beginning to dislike this pirate character ~ not only does he get the best lines but his avatar is too damned good looking  evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2009, 09:51:58 AM
I'm begining to dislike this pirate character ~ not only does he get the best lines but his avartar is too damned good looking  evil:
I gave him the clap this morning...  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 13, 2009, 09:53:29 AM
I'm begining to dislike this pirate character ~ not only does he get the best lines but his avartar is too damned good looking  evil:

Don't feel threatened Snoops - you're still top dog  cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 13, 2009, 09:56:35 AM
I'm beginning to dislike this pirate character ~ not only does he get the best lines but his avatar is too damned good looking  evil:
I gave him the clap this morning...  whistle:

Thoroughly deserved I would say
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 13, 2009, 09:57:12 AM
Awake at 2.30 this morning. Up at 7.30  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 13, 2009, 09:58:03 AM
I'm begining to dislike this pirate character ~ not only does he get the best lines but his avartar is too damned good looking  evil:

Don't feel threatened Snoops - you're still top dog  cloud9:

Just wait till he tries to walk to the door ~ I'm chewing my way through his wooden leg.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 13, 2009, 10:14:09 AM
I slept like a bag of shite last night. Banghead

Things troubling me at the moment.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 13, 2009, 10:28:06 AM
 happy100
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 13, 2009, 10:30:34 AM
happy100

 ::)














tit mouse. rubschin:

TITMOUSE! lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 13, 2009, 11:38:44 AM
Mrs Snoopy's magic pillow has come and, I can report, is multi-pungent.  cloud9:

Posty squeezed it through the letter box  eeek:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 13, 2009, 12:12:44 PM
 happy088
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 13, 2009, 04:04:50 PM
Posty squeezed it through the letter box 
rubschin:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 13, 2009, 08:18:56 PM
Mrs Snoopy's magic pillow has come and, I can report, is multi-pungent.  cloud9:

Posty squeezed it through the letter box  eeek:

Did you poen the door and find him snoozing on the door step?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 13, 2009, 09:28:29 PM
Off to bed now  cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: The Moan Ranger on February 13, 2009, 09:42:06 PM
Off to bed now  cloud9:

I'll take 2/1 that his mattress will self-combust or the frame will collapse. Gents, place your bets...
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Pirate on February 13, 2009, 10:03:22 PM
Quote from: Snoopy link=topic=5596. msg126383#msg126383 date=1234519083
Quote from: Miss Demeanor link=topic=5596. msg126379#msg126379 date=1234518809
Quote from: Snoopy link=topic=5596. msg126375#msg126375 date=1234518488
I'm begining to dislike this pirate character ~ not only does he get the best lines but his avartar is too damned good looking  evil:

Don't feel threatened Snoops - you're still top dog  cloud9:

Just wait till he tries to walk to the door ~ I'm chewing my way through his wooden leg.

Too late Snoopy, My black labradoodle has chewed through the leg and damned near everything else.

I'll tell you a yarn about my wooden leg:

I walked into a bar (not this one) and the bartender says, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while.  What happened, you look terrible!"
"What do you mean?" I said, "I'm fine. "
The bartender says, "But what about that wooden leg? You didn't have that before. "
"Well," says I "We were in a battle at sea and a cannon ball hit my leg but the surgeon fixed me up, and I'm fine, really. "
"Yeah," says the bartender, "But what about that hook? Last time I saw you, you had both hands. "
"Well," says I "We were in another battle and we boarded the enemy ship.  I was in a sword fight and my hand was cut off but the surgeon fixed me up with this hook, and I feel great, really. "
"Oh," says the bartender, "What about that eye patch? Last time you were in here you had both eyes. "
"Aye," said I "One day when we were at sea, some birds were flying over the ship.  I looked up, and one of them shat in my eye. "
"So?" replied the bartender, "what happened? You couldn't have lost an eye just from some bird shit!"
"Well," I said, "I really wasn't used to the hook yet. "
 
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 14, 2009, 05:43:17 AM
Quote from: Snoopy link=topic=5596. msg126383#msg126383 date=1234519083
Quote from: Miss Demeanor link=topic=5596. msg126379#msg126379 date=1234518809
Quote from: Snoopy link=topic=5596. msg126375#msg126375 date=1234518488
I'm begining to dislike this pirate character ~ not only does he get the best lines but his avartar is too damned good looking  evil:

Don't feel threatened Snoops - you're still top dog  cloud9:

Just wait till he tries to walk to the door ~ I'm chewing my way through his wooden leg.

Too late Snoopy, My black labradoodle has chewed through the leg and damned near everything else.

I'll tell you a yarn about my wooden leg:

I walked into a bar (not this one) and the bartender says, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while.  What happened, you look terrible!"
"What do you mean?" I said, "I'm fine. "
The bartender says, "But what about that wooden leg? You didn't have that before. "
"Well," says I "We were in a battle at sea and a cannon ball hit my leg but the surgeon fixed me up, and I'm fine, really. "
"Yeah," says the bartender, "But what about that hook? Last time I saw you, you had both hands. "
"Well," says I "We were in another battle and we boarded the enemy ship.  I was in a sword fight and my hand was cut off but the surgeon fixed me up with this hook, and I feel great, really. "
"Oh," says the bartender, "What about that eye patch? Last time you were in here you had both eyes. "
"Aye," said I "One day when we were at sea, some birds were flying over the ship.  I looked up, and one of them shat in my eye. "
"So?" replied the bartender, "what happened? You couldn't have lost an eye just from some bird shit!"
"Well," I said, "I really wasn't used to the hook yet. "
 

drumroll:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 14, 2009, 07:10:09 AM
 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 14, 2009, 10:19:28 AM
And how did you sleep Nick?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 14, 2009, 10:42:52 AM
Somewhat better I fancy. Awake from 5.00, IIRC

 cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 10:18:58 AM
 evil: Sleeping nicely at 2.00 this morning I was awoken by Mrs Nick. Deliberately  evil:

She has been watching stuff on telly about Torville and Dean.

'I was looking at that photo of your Grandad. He looks remarkably like Jane Torville.'

WHAT?

'You might be related'

HOW?

'Well, you know.  eyes:'

HAVE YOU GONE COMPLETELY MAD?

'But he does look like he could be her dad.'

Is there a number to call where you can just have someone sectioned and taken away?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 16, 2009, 12:10:07 PM
Is there a number to call where you can just have someone sectioned and taken away?
Yes.

You'd better hope Mrs Nick doesn't get hold of it.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 16, 2009, 04:04:04 PM
evil: Sleeping nicely at 2.00 this morning I was awoken by Mrs Nick. Deliberately  evil:

She has been watching stuff on telly about Torville and Dean.

'I was looking at that photo of your Grandad. He looks remarkably like Jane Torville.'

WHAT?

'You might be related'

HOW?

'Well, you know.  eyes:'

HAVE YOU GONE COMPLETELY MAD?

'But he does look like he could be her dad.'

Is there a number to call where you can just have someone sectioned and taken away?

I understand you need the signatures of two doctors, a social worker and a police officer.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 04:05:07 PM
My grandfather died 15 years before Jane Torville was born  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 16, 2009, 04:08:33 PM
But did he wear ice skates, a short skirt and a permanent smile ~ was he given to whistling Ravel's Bolero ~ did he dance on ice with ex-policemen? A "NO" to any or all of these indicates that Mrs Nick is clearly round the twist, barking mad, certifiable, not safe to be let out alone and a perfect match for you.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:12:21 PM
Even more disturbingly she has just admitted her error. She actually meant that my Grandad was a dead ringer for Christopher Dean. She got him and Jane Torvill 'muddled'  eeek:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 16, 2009, 06:14:48 PM
 eeek:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:15:49 PM
It beggars belief. She now has the Torygraph TV guide proppped up against my Grandfather's photo for the sake of easier comparison  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 16, 2009, 06:17:42 PM
Did you not just agree with her at 2 o'clock this morning and be done  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 16, 2009, 06:18:01 PM
Shouldn't she be at the theatre by now?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:20:19 PM
They are still faffing  Banghead Angry9: Angry9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 16, 2009, 06:20:38 PM
Did you not just agree with her at 2 o'clock this morning and be done  noooo:


Given her confusion between Torville and Dean ~ do you not think that had Nick agreed with her at 2am she would by now be telling him that he was wrong!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:21:48 PM
Wot he said  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 16, 2009, 06:27:55 PM
Did you not just agree with her at 2 o'clock this morning and be done  noooo:


Given her confusion between Torville and Dean ~ do you not think that had Nick agreed with her at 2am she would by now be telling him that he was wrong!

There is no win to this situation - he could have claimed he was still half asleep (a reasonable assumption to my mind)

Path of least resistance - agree at 2am - deny all knowledge later on  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:29:31 PM
Quote
There is no win to this situation


Miss D hits the bullseye.

And they have just left at high speed  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 16, 2009, 06:30:07 PM
Path of least resistance - agree at 2am - deny all knowledge later on
shutup:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 16, 2009, 06:30:19 PM
Did you not just agree with her at 2 o'clock this morning and be done  noooo:


Given her confusion between Torville and Dean ~ do you not think that had Nick agreed with her at 2am she would by now be telling him that he was wrong!

There is no win to this situation - he could have claimed he was still half asleep (a reasonable assumption to my mind)

Path of least resistance - agree at 2am - deny all knowledge later on  noooo:

To a man there is some logic in that
To a woman it makes perfect sense
To Mrs Nick it is the start to a tirade about Nick's failings


Nick's only option was to start planning a new patio
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:31:03 PM
Christ, even I couldn't get Torvill and Dead muddled. He's much taller than she is
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 16, 2009, 06:35:23 PM
Path of least resistance - agree at 2am - deny all knowledge later on
shutup:

 whistle: whistle: whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:49:19 PM
I should point out that Growler had a sort of encounter with Mrs Nick at Xmas. He was eating cake in the kitchen and she tried to get out of the front door to avoid him, claiming that I had 'not introduced them'. How could I? She was trying to escape from the house. She had also overlooked the fact that she has met him before  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 16, 2009, 06:51:43 PM
Strangely Growler was sat in this room telling me that very story two evenings ago ~ clearly it made an impression on him.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 16, 2009, 06:55:59 PM
Strangely Growler was sat in this room telling me that very story two evenings ago ~ clearly it made an impression on him.

I suspect any experience with Nick will have made an impression on Growler. Could explain why he seems more volatile these days.  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 06:57:54 PM
Strangely Growler was sat in this room telling me that very story two evenings ago ~ clearly it made an impression on him.

Well he was very nice about it at the time (he had had lots of cake) but even he saw that she was a bit odd!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 16, 2009, 09:07:56 PM
Strangely Growler was sat in this room telling me that very story two evenings ago ~ clearly it made an impression on him.

Well he was very nice about it at the time (he had had lots of cake) but even he saw that she was a bit odd!

Was she odd before she met you? Were you odd before you met her?

I found the whole incident quite amusing tbh. lol:

Nick does get me agitated. Never mention RUGS to me. I'm scarred for life and now have a disturbing phobia about them.

TWO THOUSAND 'KIN POUNDS!
I no longer have to go for a gush. I just exhale piss steam. Angry9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 09:10:43 PM
She has always been nuts. I am normal! That's cos she is female. Why else is she introducing the Boy to the 'music' of Andrew Lloyd-Webber this evening (which I refused to go to. The man deserves to be impaled on a spike) Where was I?

Oh yes, it will be a nice rug. Check yer PMs, you big squishy softee.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 16, 2009, 09:13:06 PM


Oh yes, it will be a nice rug. Check yer PMs, you big squishy softee.

'K off. Angry9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 09:25:35 PM
Growler needs more cake!
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 16, 2009, 09:40:38 PM
Growler needs more cake!

I've got one.
 
Nice Mr Snoopy gave me it. No hassle, no trouble, no threats, no sniffing. whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 09:54:06 PM
If Mrs Snoopy did not sniff you she is very sensible
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 16, 2009, 09:57:48 PM
If Mrs Snoopy did not sniff you she is very sensible

You don't 'arf talk some shite sometimes   rubschin: all of the time. ::)
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 16, 2009, 10:00:56 PM
Sleep tight. I am sure Mini Moose is having a nice time. Can I take pics forthe VP calendar soon?
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Pastis on February 16, 2009, 11:31:35 PM
Sleep tight. I am sure Mini Moose is having a nice time. Can I take pics forthe VP calendar soon?

And you have 23 remaining seconds on the topic of Sleeplessness... starting now!

 lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 21, 2009, 07:18:53 AM
Last few mornings I've been waking at four am and not able to get back to sleep.  rubschin:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 21, 2009, 07:22:43 AM
Mrs Snoops (2) may have a whole new career ahead of her - do you need a new pillow Uncle M ???

Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 21, 2009, 07:28:30 AM
Last few mornings I've been waking at four am and not able to get back to sleep.  rubschin:
Lucky you work the night shift then...  whistle:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 21, 2009, 07:30:57 AM
 noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 21, 2009, 07:33:07 AM
noooo:
Oh...  redface:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 21, 2009, 09:18:02 AM
Mrs Snoops (2) may have a whole new career ahead of her - do you need a new pillow Uncle M ???




Errrr ~

You know those weirdos that sell things at craft fairs, essential oils, pillows, wheat bags, hand made lavender soap, lavender biscuits, hand made greeting cards, shawls, crocheted stuff, hand sewn patchwork quilts etc etc etc.

Well that, I am afraid, is my missus~ teeching others how to make things is a sideline like ~ despite having a BA (Hons) and being a qualified teacher. She is currently doing a part time MA in Education. She also gives private tuition (waits for inuendo) in History, English and Latin.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: GROWLER on February 21, 2009, 09:26:35 AM
Mrs Snoops (2) may have a whole new career ahead of her - do you need a new pillow Uncle M ???




Errrr ~ That is what she does ~ teeching others how to is a sideline like.

I should have picked one up last Saturday, doh. ::)
I'll be back. eveilgrin:

Strange, I sometimes sleep like a log, yet some nights I'm dead restless...like last night. Banghead
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 21, 2009, 09:57:16 AM
Mrs Snoops (2) may have a whole new career ahead of her - do you need a new pillow Uncle M ???




Errrr ~ That is what she does ~ teeching others how to is a sideline like.

I should have picked one up last Saturday, doh. ::)
I'll be back. eveilgrin:

Strange, I sometimes sleep like a log, yet some nights I'm dead restless...like last night. Banghead

Coming out of hibernation I expect.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 03, 2010, 02:42:02 AM
I have been awake since effing midnight and cannot get to sleep  surrender:

I am going for a walk  evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 09, 2010, 09:55:19 AM
I had the most atrocious nights sleep last night - just could not nod off ...must have been in the wee small hours when I Finally managed it and then woke up at 4.30  evil:

Funnily enough I don't think I would have any trouble sleeping now  Banghead
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on September 24, 2010, 07:27:19 AM
Frightful night. Went for a nap with a splittingheadache at 2.00 yesterday afternoon. Dozed until 6.00. Got up. Went back to bed. Dozed till 10.00 ish. WOke up at 1.00, then fell asleep and found myself in charge of some sort of frightful pantomime with clowns and stuff  scared2: Woke up at 4.30. Got up for a bit. Went back to bed and now up again and STILL have splitting headache!  evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 24, 2010, 07:31:26 AM
 happy100

I keep waking up at 4.30 again  rubschin:

Dreaming of clowns though means imminent horrorness  scared2:

Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on September 24, 2010, 07:34:21 AM
I woke at five this morning...  noooo:

Dragged the dog out for a walk... I'm not sure he appreciated it...  lol:

Lovely watching the sun come up tho...  cloud9:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 28, 2011, 02:06:52 AM
Every night for days now. This is getting annoying
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Just One More on February 28, 2011, 06:48:16 AM
Anybody else thinking what I'm thinking  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on February 28, 2011, 08:11:26 AM
 lol: I hate sleepless nights.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Snoopy on February 28, 2011, 08:20:55 AM
I find that sleepless nights tend to go in cycles and can become self perpetuating.
Can't sleep at night so you tend to nap during the day and become convinced each night that you won't sleep ...... so you don't.
Lay off the caffeine loaded drinks after 5pm, eat sensibly earlier in the day rather than mid to late evening, stop worrying about not being able to sleep and do not watch TV after 10pm. I do find that relaxing music in the bedroom can help but it can sometimes have the opposite effect because I am enjoying listening to it. Actually Horlicks or similar at bedtime does help.
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2011, 08:31:34 AM
Anybody else thinking what I'm thinking  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q

happy001
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Nick on February 28, 2011, 11:24:21 PM
Here we go again  noooo:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on March 01, 2011, 05:08:47 AM
Been awake since 4!

Try this puzzle.

http://www.brl.ntt.co.jp/people/hara/fly.swf
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Just One More on March 01, 2011, 06:41:52 AM
I dropped a piece on the floor and the dog ate it
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: apc2010 on May 13, 2015, 10:58:09 PM
 Banghead
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 14, 2015, 09:55:53 AM
Been awake since 4!

Try this puzzle.

http://www.brl.ntt.co.jp/people/hara/fly.swf (http://www.brl.ntt.co.jp/people/hara/fly.swf)

It took me less than 5 minutes  redface:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on May 15, 2015, 06:33:28 AM
Been awake since 4!

Try this puzzle.

http://www.brl.ntt.co.jp/people/hara/fly.swf (http://www.brl.ntt.co.jp/people/hara/fly.swf)

It took me less than 5 minutes  redface:

And me....  angel1
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Barman on May 15, 2015, 06:34:00 AM
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Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 15, 2015, 09:15:40 AM
 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: apc2010 on May 15, 2015, 09:39:56 AM
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 evil:
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 15, 2015, 09:41:05 AM
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happy001 happy001
Title: Re: Sleeplessness
Post by: Steve on May 15, 2015, 10:10:06 AM
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happy001 happy001
lol: lol: lol: