I had such an awesome day yesterday with lots of old friends and their kids.
Kiddo came out too and got on wonderfully with everyone, woo. This week's been a fucking mental rollercoaster, I hope it settles down next week. I'm visiting my best mate for a day of gaming tomorrow and taking another old friend for a walk and talk on Wednesday. Sweet.
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 11:59, 2 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

I'm glad you had a good time, after all the stress you'd built up surrounding it.
I keep meaning to ask - is this walking tour thing you do a business? Or is it just something you'd be doing anyway?
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:03, Reply)

It's a charity.
It's less a tour and more a "If you want to meet up and talk, I'll take you outdoors and we can walk somewhere lovely while I listen."
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:05, Reply)

Cool.
So, do people get referred to you then?
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:09, Reply)

I've knocked it on the head this year as I haven't really felt up to taking on other people's shit, but I'm determined to get it underway again this next few months, particularly in the spring when the weather improves.
Self-referral mostly, when it's fully established I'll get some proper accreditation and insurance and hopefully get referrals from elsewhere.
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:11, Reply)

I'm just looking throughthe website now.
It looks like a very good idea. Have you thought about applying for lottery funding?
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:14, Reply)

I have, I spent last year proving the concept
but as an unqualified counsellor - I'm a listener, in fact - I don't feel hugely comfortable setting it up as a funded service until I'm more experienced and at least partially qualified. That'll come eventually, the base running costs are quite low but I'd like a little funding to allow me to promote more, broaden my range a bit and increase my access to courses and qualifications.
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:16, Reply)

Try talking to other established depression charities
They might be able to give you some advice.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:19, Reply)

They may well, and I already have quite a few contacts locally that've been very helpful, so I'll lean on them again when the time is right.
Appreciated, lady, cheers.
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:21, Reply)

Oh wow, I've heard you talk about this idea but never realised you've implimented it.
What's the website? I know it's not really a thing someone says to mates, but I'm actually really proud with you on this idea.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:38, Reply)

Cheers gonz.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:50, Reply)

Oh and I've just downloaded the cheap Magicka bundle off Steam for £4.50, that should keep me busy for a few hours today.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:12, Reply)

Have you played it yet? I looked at that but wasn't sure about it.

( mark morrisons prison shoes I love Willie, Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:14, Reply)

It's just finished, I'll report back later.
From what I've seen it's right up my street.
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:14, Reply)

Smashing.
I'd like a 2000 word essay on my desk by 5 about it. thnx.
( mark morrisons prison shoes I love Willie, Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:16, Reply)

You'll get 140 characters and like it.

(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:17, Reply)

no, I'll LOVE it.

( mark morrisons prison shoes I love Willie, Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:18, Reply)

like war and peace, then?

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:33, Reply)

*applauds politely*
Very good for a Sunday morning. How was your head yesterday?
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:56, Reply)

no hangover for me, I rarely get them
probably just as well as I was woken by the mortgage woman on the phone and had to spend ages rooting through documents and things.

what should I have for lunch? I'm thinking of going to morrisons, so it could be ANYTHING *exciting*
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 20 Nov 2011, 12:57, Reply)

I got a kilo of bacon offcuts for £2 at the butcher a few days ago, I got some chunks out, trimmed them, cut them into thin slices and made bacon on toast for me and kiddo.
WIN I tell you, WIN!
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 13:02, Reply)

mmm bacon.
i wish they did bacon rolls there, then i wouldn't have all that cleaning the pan lark after it
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Sun 20 Nov 2011, 13:03, Reply)

Fuck that, a splash of hot water from the kettle, a squirt of washing up liquid, quick swish around with a plastic brillo sponge, sorted.
OMNOMNOMNOMOMOMOMOMOMMMMNMNMNM
(NoeI «:::P:::» «:::E:::» «:::R:::» «:::V:::» «:::E:::», Sun 20 Nov 2011, 13:07, Reply)