OS Daily for MOnday 4th August 2008

donny-gal

Look for a cheap All-in-One remote I think Dazi:eek: .

My new washer/dryer is coming tomorrow. Ordered on line after checking it out locally, saved over £100 over best price locally. Being delivered direct from Hotpoint, who have texted me to confirm that this morning, with a pm delivery:j :j . I have put my 1200 spin washer and seperate condenser drying in our local paper shop on Saturday, the washer is fine but the dryer needs a small repair around £30, (local shop estimate) for £55 o.n.o. for them both, but no response so far. Do you think that is too dear? If they don't go them we then I will have to Freecycle them.

DH back from run one to the tip now, and I've made him a coffee, better get off here I think. DG

wannabe_sybil

My mattresses were due to be delivered this afternoon - one bed, three mattresses. A path needed to be cleared in all rooms, and I was expecting them around 2pm. Little bear had gone to sleep and I was taking five minutes...

They called in early, bless them they took a double mattress up two narrow and steep flights of stairs and forgot one of the mattresses so will be calling back. Little bear was distraught at the disruption to his routine so I have just given him a huge cuddle and now he is going back to sleep, leaving me with the problem of where do I start? I feel like that everything needs doing at once. Except nothing that is going to disturb my little one, for at least half an hour.

Until he is more awake, I think I shall start in the kitchen and work my way out. There should be a skip delivered later in the week which we are sharing with our neighbours who have to get rid of two camper vans, a caravan and two or three cars and are also having a bit of a clear out. It is only a small residential street, so it has got a bit congested.

However, while I am fussing about housework and cleaning and mattresses, it is so unimportant with what others are dealing with here. I do hope all is sorted out soon for you - Catowen I do hope your daughter finds a way to cope with all this. Dazi, do you have a really sunny spot where you can leave the remote to dry out naturally. I have spilled so much over our remotes, I do think that they are quite robust. Perhaps you should try drying it out after removing the batteries and using new batteries next time - fingers crossed!

taplady

sybil - have you had a look at the flylady thread? might give you a clue where to start!;)

Money_saving_Diva_2

Good morning everyone! Think I have read all the thread... I am still getting to know people so just wanted to give a big hug to everyone who needs one. Sometimes you just have to hope and pray that these things are happening for a reason even though that is so hard at times.

I haven't been allowed to see my nephews in months and it hurts like hell. They used to stay here 3 weekends out of four but now they go to their Granmas and because we have fallen out, I am not allowed to see them. (My sister pretty much goes along with whatever my mother says). I have tried to make peace 100 times but my mother is intransigent. Anyway, I digress, but I just wanted everyone to know that I am not trying to be glib when I comment on how painful family can be and how you have to hope there is a bigger plan for us all that will make it work out as it was supposed to be.

So onto my Monday - yet again my big ginger cat is curled up on the desk with me and the weather has been bright and sunny so far though there are ominous clouds looming (*smiles* - sounds like life...). Am really hoping to get out into the garden later when my OH comes back from work.

Planning a frugal dinner tonight store cupboard and freezer things - probably some odd combination but I will have fun finding things!!

Baked bread last night for the first time and God knows how I managed it but it stuck to the tin...*laughs*. Still I can cook and bake up a storm (she says modestly) so I guess I will get the hang of bread one day soon!!! (with any luck)

I hope everyone has a great day.

Diva.x

p.s. it just started raining, so I guess I will be spending time online today and not in the garden...See you on the boards!!!:rotfl:

celyn90

Hi dazi - take the batteries out and stick it in the airing cupbaord for a couple of days - works with mobile phones cel x

wannabe_sybil

taplady wrote: »

sybil - have you had a look at the flylady thread? might give you a clue where to start!;)

Thank you - I may pop over and look but - honestly - I think I need a flamethrower more than flylady

I've got mattresses and bed bits everywhere, a sleeping little bear that I have just spent ages calming down because his nap was disturbed and a kitchen that looks like male students use it.

I think I will start in the kitchen as that will not disturb my little bear, and just keep going. My darling has requested shepherd's pie for tea tonight, and I have some cold lamb to use up, but I don't have much potato. Do you think it will be okay if I bulk it out with instant potato?

mrs-moneypenny

quickly flying in to say hello to all
i've only briefly scan read back i hope you sort out the ex and the problems he is causing your DD
wanabe sybil i hope you infd a way to stay on top of your housework
moiliere i hope the wedding rehearsal goes well

squiggly my heart goes out to your DD and her friends, i think kathy has given some very good advice, talking and being there for each other will help them through this.

must fly DS is home form his week away toward so im off now to meet the bus

hugs to all those in want or need of one

i hope everyones day has something to make them smile in it.

mioliere

Dazi - I know you can dry out remotes (and mobile phones) by sticking them in a box filled with dry rice (long grain or pudding, it doesn't matter!) and the rice will absorb the moisture over a couple of days. Make sure the rice covers the remote.

Squiggly - you're so right; they should not have to deal with something like that at such a young age. I found it made them all grow up overnight and they were all desperately trying to comfort each other, the boys as well as the girls. They sort of felt more sorry for each other than themselves and the way they were with the parents blew my mind away, so tender and concerned and determined to tell them how loved their children were. As I say, it has happened four times to my son and each time I have been astounded by how it has affected him and the whole group of friends. Arranging collections for the benches and plaques gave them something to focus on when the pain was so raw and they felt they were doing something positive. The anniversaries are cheerful events because that's how they want them to be; they sort of feel that their friends are with them. I have to drive past the recreation ground quite often and I can see the benches from the road; it always brings a tear to my eyes for the losses and the effect they have had on their friends.

I send masses of (((hugs))) to your DD, Zacs parents and all who have been affected by this tragedy.

Moneysavingdiva - (((hugs))) to you; I do hope you can sort things out so that you can see your nephews. It's as important for them as it is for you.

Well, I'd better go and find something for lunch - toast, I think,because it's easy!

See you later.

KathyXX

candygirl

Omg the pram's arrived:eek: :eek: :eek: The box is mahoosive, and I can't lift it so my son in law will have to hoik it upstairs;)
DD's texted me about a zillion times today saying she's started wiv morning sickness, I'm not telling her it was 24/7 sickness for 4 months for me when I was having her:whistle: :whistle: :silenced:
One of her work colleagues fell to his death on Friday from an indoor balcony at the flats where he lived:eek: .We'd seen it in the paper, but it hadn't named him:(
DAZI I got a cheap remote for my combi tv/dvd/vid off the net, can't recall which site it was but it's v good:D
I'm not even dressed yet but have fed the dogs, put the WM on and done all my recycling.Gonna have a restful day now;)

Shez

Helloooo everyone:hello: How is everyone well I hope???

Back from my hols in Wales & Ireland!! Had a lovely time, and glorious weather!! apart from a couple of wet days in Ireland, but thats expected;)
Cant believe how beautiful Snowdonia and Valley of Clwyd is! I also found the house/shop that my gt grandmother came from on my family history trail!
Unfortunately didnt get to see Snowyowl or Meanmarie (sorry ladies) but there's always a next time;)
Visited all the folks in Ireland and they also had a new Coal Mining Exhibition in Castlecomer - which had a couple of Huge pictures of my DH's Uncles in!!
Also I must have visited ALL the kids parks:rolleyes: Doesnt matter how far you travel, kids only ever want a park!:rotfl:

We stayed on a dairy farm in Ireland and I'm now missing looking out of the window and seeing the cows in the field!:rotfl:

Yesterday we went to the Motor Show (last day) - so after getting home late sat nite and all day at the motor show I was "pooped" last nite!:rotfl:

Been and had my first Asda "fix" in 2 weeks:rotfl: and booked the kids swimming lessons for september, while the leisure ct was quiet!
and now its time to tackle the Mt Snowdon Ironing Pile!:eek:

catowen - just seen yr London dates! I'm around:D :j Did you sort out an Arsenal Game??

BIG HUGS to all all those not feeling well or wonker ex-hubbies!

BIG HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE NEW POSTERS!!

Hope someone will fill me in with all the gossip i've missed!!!

have a good day all xx