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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Dulciana on July 30, 2015, 08:36:08 PM

Title: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: Dulciana on July 30, 2015, 08:36:08 PM
I was chatting with our daughter on the phone just now, when Hubby walked past me, into the kitchen and out again, eating chocolate.  I told our daughter and she asked me if I knew about her Dad's secret chocolate stash.  No I didn't, was my answer.  Apparently, while I was away in London a little while ago, he bought lots of bars of Milka chocolate and stashed them away on top of the fridge.  Now, I'm 5'2" and he's 6', so while he can easily reach for them, they're far too high up for me even to see.  I was totally ignorant of their existence, until now!   But it certainly explains why new chocolate seems to keep appearing, even after neither of us have been shopping!   I honestly don't think he wanted me to know about his secret stash.   How does he ever think he's going to reduce his girth, if he keeps this up??   ???    Men, I ask you!  Anyone else's?
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 30, 2015, 08:41:58 PM
 :rofl:


Crafty thing. I would get up on a stool when he was out and move his stash and then watch the fun as he tries to figure it out.

Go on .....I dare you  ;D


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: Dulciana on July 30, 2015, 08:44:19 PM
Mmm.........tempting, HB!!    ::)      In fact, this isn't the first time he's done this.   Ages ago, when he first started the job he used to have, the bottom drawer of his desk was crammed full of chocolate.  There was a shop nearby that sold good-quality chocolate at reduced prices and I think Hubby must have been their no. 1 customer!   Oh dear - does anyone else's other half have any endearing little foibles like this? 
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 30, 2015, 08:45:08 PM
I wouldn't be able to resist  ::)


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: Dulciana on July 30, 2015, 08:52:53 PM
Goodness, so he's not alone!   ;D    I'm very tempted to start calling Hubby "Nutkin", as in Squirrel! 
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: Dulciana on July 30, 2015, 09:02:36 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: Joyce on July 30, 2015, 09:19:26 PM
Well I once had a secret stash. Now everyone steals from it.  ;D I allow myself a small amount of chocolate per day. Hubby used to have his own, but he gobbled it so fast he'd raid the cupboards, hence finding mine.
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: Taz2 on July 30, 2015, 09:50:37 PM
I've got a secret stash and I'm not telling anyone where it is! OH has one too. I only know because he snacks on it once I've gone to bed - his after-midnight feast - and then hides the wrappers under the magazines on the coffee table shelf. He thinks I don't know..

Taz x
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: getting_old on July 30, 2015, 10:35:47 PM
We have a chocolate stash and we both know about it, just don't always know when it's been raided  :-X
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: Ju Ju on July 31, 2015, 10:10:33 AM
DH has a not so secret stash of shortbread biscuits. And he's wondering why he has a slight tummy bulge for the first time in his life! Never had to be careful before, lucky man! We take great pleasure in teasing him. I do reassure him that all is well as long as he can see his feet and other bits.  ;D
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 31, 2015, 12:37:34 PM
My daughter teases hubby about his little Bhudda belly.

Think it comes to us all  ;D


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 31, 2015, 12:59:09 PM
My tummy has not actually got any bigger it's just doing a shape shift  ;D

That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2015, 03:02:36 PM
On Tuesday evening I tried to explain to Himself that I wasn't fatter but that lack of oestrogen had caused my stomach muscles to sag ……. he didn't look convinced ……. however, alcohol is his weakness and he has a Beer Belly  >:( ………

No stashes here as we shop together  ;D
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: babyjane on July 31, 2015, 03:04:35 PM
our treats don't last long enough to stash them  :)
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2015, 03:05:40 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 31, 2015, 03:10:57 PM
A combination of three kids, three C sections and meno, my poor stomach does not stand a chance. It's the only place that I carry any extra weight and no matter how hard I try I can't shift it. I suppose I could diet but then it shows on my face which is not a good look for me.

I have to hide my treats from my DD, she midnight munchies and depending on what mood she is in it can be chocolate, crisps or cheese.  ::)


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: babyjane on July 31, 2015, 03:13:01 PM
I am similar honey, three children a section and a hysterectomy.  Dieting doesn't take away the overhang, it just gives you a turkey neck!
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 31, 2015, 03:15:59 PM
Now there's something to look forward to. Oh well then my bingo wings won't feel alone  ;D

Heck this getting older bit makes you feel really attractive....not  ;D


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2015, 03:17:16 PM
Get away from that mirror then  ;D
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: babyjane on July 31, 2015, 03:18:18 PM
so long as we make the very best of what we have we will continue to look ok.  We aren't 35 any more even if we wish we were x
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 31, 2015, 03:22:34 PM
I agree to make the best of what you have got, but women of a certain age become a bit invisible.

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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2015, 03:29:54 PM
Not me  :bounce:  ditch the beige and grey, buy a bright scarf or top ……… odd socks or shoes  ;)
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 31, 2015, 03:33:54 PM
I don't have any beige or grey stuff  ;D

Maybe need a hat with a feather  ;D


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2015, 03:35:08 PM
Boa?

Now there's a meander ain't it  ;D

Won't be long before Chocolate Santas are in the shops
Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: honeybun on July 31, 2015, 03:59:38 PM
Shush woman, summer hasnt arrived yet and your thinking of Santa  ;D


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Title: Re: The chocolate squirrel!
Post by: CLKD on July 31, 2015, 05:59:40 PM
 :lol: