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Rather more mature aged than I'd like to be Mum and Nan. Doing my best to leave the place better than I found it. Posts my own opinion. Ceasefire now

Australia
Joined October 2022
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@McB72706194
McB
10 months
I would like to cancel my subscription to 2024. I have experienced the 14 day free trial. I'm not interested.
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McB
1 year
The people who make fitted sheets need to sit down with the people who make mattresses and get on the same page. Making the bed should not be like putting a condom on a fridge.
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McB
9 months
I have won Powerball tonight. I would appreciate you all respecting my privacy while I contemplate how to spend the $12.00
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McB
8 months
Daughter went to ED Sunday night. 12 week pregnancy bleeding. 8 hours later discharged with no answer. Nobody available to do a scan? Got the referral yesterday for next Monday! I'm raging, 8 days to find out if her baby is dead or alive. Unacceptable.
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McB
10 months
Just saw something on a tv doco that said one public transport bus takes 35 private cars off the road. That's a very aggressive bus driver if you ask me.
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6 months
Interesting fact I learned today. If your partner "accidentally" puts dishwashing liquid in the dishwasher, you can clean the entire kitchen in 10 minutes.
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McB
9 months
3 yo grandson absolutely livid. He thought they were travelling by FAIRY not FERRY
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10 months
My son's 9 month old dog is in emergency vet care with kidney failure because he ate one grape. One grape. Thousands of $$$ and he'll probably have to be put down. I did not know grapes were so poisonous for dogs.
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McB
1 year
My daughter lost her baby today. Heartbroken.
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6 months
My husband and I can sit in silence and the moment I step foot into another room he will shout something inaudible to me. I will shout back that I can't hear him. He will shout back "Doesn't fucking matter". This is marriage.
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8 months
Well that was unexpected. Cat just came through the dog door and sauntered through the kitchen. We don't have a cat.
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10 months
Good news, puppy has survived. One more day of IV fluids plus $3,500 bill so far but, liver/kidney function has greatly improved. A diet of chicken and white rice for a while. We are so relieved. No more grapes coming into the house. Thank you to everyone who was concerned.
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McB
10 months
My son's 9 month old dog is in emergency vet care with kidney failure because he ate one grape. One grape. Thousands of $$$ and he'll probably have to be put down. I did not know grapes were so poisonous for dogs.
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McB
8 months
Twitter has taught me a couple of things. First there are some incredibly brilliant people in the world. Second, they are vastly outnumbered.
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McB
6 months
Just picked up 4yo gs from school coz Mum isn't well. Me: I saw a kangaroo on the way to school. 4yo: Really Nan? How do you know he was going to school?
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McB
8 months
I remember when I could lay in one position for hours. Now I have to rotate like a rotisserie chicken every 15 minutes because my hip hurts.
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McB
11 months
Me to 3yo grandson: Did you put the bead into your sister's ear. 3yo: yes Me: Remember when I said we don't put anything smaller than our elbow in our ears? 3yo: yes. Me: staring at 3 yo 3yo: I didn't put anything in my ear. I put it in her ear. Me: 3yo: See, I listen
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McB
6 months
The Mum I grew up with is gone.I will pick her up today to spend the day with me and mine.Her great gks will never know how fiercely loving and kind she was. She was always so vibrant and full of life.I know she's still in there somewhere but jeez, some days are hard. I miss her.
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6 months
A 16 yo male shockingly close to me stated to his mum after being pulled up by her for disrespecting her and his sisters “ it’s not my fault, domestic violence is in my genes “His mum left the “father “ for that reason. How has he got the idea that he can use this excuse?
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McB
9 months
Wedding vows should include the words "Do you promise to help him find stuff that is right in front of his eyes" because you'll be doing that forever.
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6 months
Does everyone else have a drawer that contains random bits of plastic that may or may not be important, wire, cords, chargers and anything else that doesn't have a special drawer? I'm pretty sure there's something I need in there but it's jammed shut by a broken ruler.
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9 months
Last year I shared that my daughter lost her much wanted baby. I'm quietly excited that she is now 6 weeks pregnant and has seen the heartbeat. Hoping against hope that all goes well this time for her and bub.
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1 year
3yo grandson: What's that your putting on your face. Me: It's cream for wrinkles 3yo: "peering closely at my face" It's working Nanny, I can see it's making lots. Me: 3yo: "smiling" Me: Yay
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McB
8 months
Decaffeinated coffee? You mean brown sadness water?
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McB
7 months
Anyone believe the workplace feedback surveys are anonymous? Feels like a trap to me.
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McB
10 months
Salmon Bay at Rottnest Island was perfect today, just perfect.
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8 months
Bullshit end to a bullshit day. Swerved to miss a kid who shot out in front of me on a scooter. Hit the curb tyre burst. You would not believe how loud a tyre bursting is, or how loud I swore. Better the tyre bursting than the kid but Jeeezus!
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McB
8 months
Interesting, a jellyfish's mouth is also it's anus.....politician of the sea?
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McB
8 months
100% accurate
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8 months
After making a plea to GP, referral was sent. Scan done this afternoon. The baby is alive and appears well. This in no way excuses the treatment at the ED which is why I was raging. And 8 days wait for a scan is definitely inexcusable. Fingers crossed for noneventful 6 months
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McB
8 months
Daughter went to ED Sunday night. 12 week pregnancy bleeding. 8 hours later discharged with no answer. Nobody available to do a scan? Got the referral yesterday for next Monday! I'm raging, 8 days to find out if her baby is dead or alive. Unacceptable.
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McB
6 months
I envy people who are growing old gracefully like a fine wine. Here I am aging like milk, getting sour and chunky.
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McB
6 months
@AustralianJA This sounds like a thinly disguised incitement to voilence.
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11 months
My 85 yo Mum with dementia watching Dutton on the news. "I'd smash his face in if he was close enough". She couldn't knock the skin off a custard but I like her spirit.
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9 months
Who did it better?
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11 months
On the edge of the Emergency Evacuation Zone all day. Bags are packed. Dog is anxious, like me.
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McB
6 months
I have 4 weeks leave a year. Mr McBs family from UK always manage a "surprise" visit during my leave. Pissed off? Yes, yes I am.
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McB
10 months
Just stubbed my toe. Did I cry like a baby? No I did not. Babies don't have the lung capacity to do what I just did.
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McB
8 months
Me to 3yo grandson: I like your new Batman shirt 3yo: Thanks. You can't wear it Me: I didn't ask 3yo: You're too fat Me: Again, I didn't ask.
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11 months
Contraceptive availability, equal pay for women, free university education, maternity leave, a withdrawal from Vietnam all made possible by Gough Whitlam. I don't think we'll ever see a Prime Minister with his courage (some might say arrogance) again. That's a shame.
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McB
9 months
OMG! Someone almost died in front of me this morning. But I counted to 10 and put the scissors back in the drawer.
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McB
9 months
Me: I have a cut under my fingernail Universe: Excellent, I will send you an unusually high number of encounters with acidic substances.
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McB
9 months
Some dogs lead the blind, sniff out drugs, find explosives....and then there's my Tully, who can't find a piece of cheese I've dropped near her foot.
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McB
10 months
To add insult to injury, I don't think they could make this colonoscopy prep taste any worse if they tried.
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McB
7 months
No good deed goes unpunished. This little fellow was in the house last night. Asked Mr. McB to put him in the garden. This is where he was this morning.
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McB
6 months
When I dunk my bickies in my tea, I often think of LR and hold them under til the bubbles stop.
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McB
8 months
On the next "Unexplained Mysteries" I investigate why there's not enough coat hangers for the clothes I just washed when they were on hangers before I wore them.
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McB
1 year
It's my birthday. Another trip around the sun. And what a strange year it was. Here's to a less turbulent trip this time around.
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McB
8 months
@davrosz "Communication"....failed at the first hurdle.
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McB
7 months
Around this time in 2020 we couldn't find toilet paper, now we can't afford it.
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6 months
They say the only thing to fear is fear itself. I'd like to add stupid, we should be scared shitless by stupid.
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8 months
I'm usually tough but I find my eyes filling with tears frequently these last couple of weeks.Everything is just too much.Everything.Couldn't tell you why, I wish I knew. I also know this too shall pass.Maybe like a kidney stone, but it will pass. Sooner rather than later I hope
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McB
6 months
I just heard someone say they don't like cheese! These people walk amongst us.
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McB
9 months
Gasp! My favourites have done a plug! The morning is not starting well.
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McB
1 year
On the phone to 3 yo grandson Me: How was your day? 3 yo: Good Nanny Me: How is Mummy? 3 yo: Not good, she has the wet farts Me: 3yo: I gave it to her. I had wet farts yesterday. Me: 3 yo: I shared Me: Well done.
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McB
6 months
My picture of tonight's Aurora Borealis
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McB
8 months
Mr McB: It's not there, I've looked. Me: Ok, but if I find it, can I hit you with it?
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McB
6 months
@xskinn You have no reason to say sorry Ian. I think I would struggle with a boisterous puppy and I have a large yard. You made the right decision for you and for Daisy. I'm sure there's a quiet little doggo out there just waiting for you, when you're ready.
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McB
6 months
My oven has a button that says Stop Time. It's probably supposed to say Stop Timer but I don't touch it...just in case
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McB
9 months
Son: Sorry Mum, called you by accident. Me: No worries, had you by accident.
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1 year
DMV lady: Do you want me to retake your photo? you look mad. Me: I am mad. DMV lady: But you'll look mad on there for 5 years Me: I will still be mad in 5 years.
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McB
8 months
@ShiannonC Remember that time he promised to build a to scale copy of The Notre Dame Cathedral in Coolum? His cheese has definitely slipped off the cracker.
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McB
11 months
Managing my weight for Christmas/New Year just requires a bit of planning. For example, I just took the batteries out of the scales.
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McB
10 months
I shall have my revenge on the extremely loud, whingey, whiny, unwanted houseguest. Booked ferry tickets to Rottnest for Wednesday. It's going to be a rough crossing if the wind weather forecast is correct. Something real for her to complain about.
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McB
6 months
Phone just had a little accident. How about a phone case that deploys airbags when it senses it's falling? It's like I have to think of everything.
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McB
8 months
Mr McB coming back from shopping: Oh, I thought you were out? Me: Why? Mr. McB: Because your car isn't in the driveway. Me: *blinks* Mr. McB: Where is it? Me: You took it to the shops. Mr. McB: *blinks* Me: Sigh, it's going to be a lonnnnnnng day.
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10 months
11.00 am already 36 degrees heading for 41. Very grumpy 80yo fella next door is currently mowing his sand pit. No hat, no shirt. Offered bottle of water, gently suggest perhaps not the best time to be outdoors. both rejected Reckon I'll be hearing an ambulance arriving shortly
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It would have been my Dad’s 87th birthday today. 3 years since he left us. I wonder how different this day would be be if James Hardie had been honest about asbestos. I miss him so much.
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McB
10 months
Hey! Quick reminder, you don't have to attend every argument you're invited to. Silence is, in fact, an answer.
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1 year
@JulianAndrew63 Just hearing her name makes me angry. The woman who was a solicitor for James Hardy working hard to deny compensation for asbestos victims.
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McB
8 months
It might only be 26C but I just sweated half my body weight out vacuuming the house. Has Perth been towed to Bali and nobody told us?
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6 months
I used to talk to myself all the time. Then there was this big fight. Now I only talk to myself from time to time. I mean, if I'm not going to say that I'm sorry, then neither am I.
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6 months
Bad news, first day back at work was hideous. Good news, uninvited guest leaves for UK tonight.
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1 year
Anyone here good with tech? Trying to work out how to attach a swarm of wasps to an email.
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9 months
So, W.A. has activated a "Heat Plan". Heatwaves have the highest death rates of all natural disasters. I wonder if that plan includes reduced electricity costs because my elderly Mum refuses to put her a/c on due to the cost. I bet a reduction would actually save lives.
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7 months
"Life's a walk in the park" eh?.......What park is that then? Fucking Jurassic Park this week apparently.
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6 months
First day back at work after 3 weeks leave. It's going to be bad isn't it?
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9 months
I love my garden. I have just surveyed the damage done by the heatwave. Figs have air dried on the tree, as have the chillies. The grass is hay. The tropical plants under the shade are holding up. All that work, fried.
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6 months
Just been looking at the laugh lines on my face and wondering what in the world was that funny.
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10 months
Update, it probably WAS a good idea to send shit in an envelope to the Government. 2 polyps removed and sent off to pathology.
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10 months
To add insult to injury, I don't think they could make this colonoscopy prep taste any worse if they tried.
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6 months
The answer to our problems is having more children?? I watch my kids finding it harder and harder to afford their own children. I used to think that raising my 3 as a single parent was hard but my kids earn good money and still struggle. More kids is NOT the answer to anything
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7 months
Off to a family bbq. Had serious words with Offspring #2 yesterday about his jealousy issues with Offspring #1 's partner. It's going to be awful isn't it?
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8 months
If a medium can speak to the dead, imagine what a large could do.
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6 months
Today’s view.
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9 months
@robynbryant33 My daughter is a primary school teacher. You would be surprised how much of her own money she spends to make sure kids have eaten and have school supplies.
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1 year
Anyone else feeling completely overwhelmed today? So much I should be doing, no motivation.
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7 months
I suppose OJ can now rest easy knowing his wife's killer is dead.
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8 months
I was not the same person when I did the shopping as I am right now. Not a single sweet thing in the house. Not even a bickie to go with my cup of tea. I hate it when I do that.
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9 months
Me: (memorises number from website) Brain: I know the number Me: (closes browser and opens phone.) Ok brain, give it to me Brain: I know a very similar number.
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7 months
How I plan to give the doggo her tablet this morning. 1. Get a piece of cheese 2. Eat the cheese for energy 3. Get ready to wrestle Tully. Wish me luck.
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7 months
I just threw every microfiber item in this house in the bin. Life's too short to endure the awful sensation I feel every time it touches my finger tips.
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8 months
Whooo Hoooo!! I've just discovered a wonder cream that everyone has in their bathroom. It erases all wrinkles immediately! How did I discover it you ask? I squeezed toothpaste on the mirror accidentally....voila, when I looked in the mirror I couldn't see a single wrinkle!
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@EVERALDATLARGE STOP! I watched my Dad die from mesothelioma. That's a death I would not wish on an enemy. Maybe you were lucky, others are not. What an irresponsible post. It's in school mulch! Not an acceptable risk. Shame on you.
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8 months
Me: How was your day? 3yo: Bad Nan, the Dr said my toenail is going to fall off Me: Oh no, that's not good. 3yo: But I think the toenail fairy will come. Me: I don't think there's a toenail fairy 3yo: Really??? That's crap Me: We don't say crap. 3yo:That's crap too.
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6 months
Back here now for some peace and quiet. I’ve sent the uninvited guest shopping with MrMcB.
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6 months
I shall not be leaving the house today. Left eye swollen almost shut and stings like a bastard. Eye drops and Phenergan for me. Mr McB can take the uninvited guest anywhere he likes.....without me.
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10 months
@TheRonBaumann @AlboMP @SenatorWong @MarkDreyfusKCMP The eyes of these children will haunt us forever, and rightly so. We did not stop it.
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Me: Sorry to hear you're not well. 4yo: I have croup. Me: That's not very nice for you. 4yo: Nanny, you were right Me: What about? 4yo: You said if I keep eating boogies, it'll make me sick. Me: Your finger is up your nose. 4yo: Yeah but I'm not going to eat it this time
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7 months
@JayJay91341991 I only need one word and I'm sure you know what word that is.
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7 months
@crackerscraigo I will never understand why doona covers don't unzip on three sides so you can just lay the doona on top and zip it up. Seems simple to me.
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