O/S Daily thread for Sunday 17th August.

sistercas

morning all
(((hugs))) to all that need them
didnt sleep well last night got a few midge bites and they are driving me mad:mad:
got a leak in the kitchen DH has practically disappeared behind the washer to investigate

DD2 is off to an organised event in the park for 10-14 yr olds (she has been on the commitee to help organise things and we have to cart up trays of fizzy pop) hope they re-imburse us for them. there is a climbing wall , archery and different games so should be good

sunny here at the mo will try and get some washing out ( if leak sorted out)

hope everyone has agreat day xx

Squiggly_Diddly

PoppyOscar & Hester, hope both your friends are a bit calmer...

Just a quick question (as not sure where else on the forums to ask & I'm sure someone here will know ). If I want to send quite a heavy parcel (say 7 or 8kgs) via Parcelforce, I looked at their website & it says about booking for them to collect it (from me) online, but do you need to be an account customer for that or is it for one-offs? Or do I have to go to the Post Office to send it? Or can anyone recommend any other courier companies that are cheap/efficient/good???

Ta!!!!

Squiggly_Diddly

sistercas wrote: »

didnt sleep well last night got a few midge bites and they are driving me mad:mad:

Put a dab of toothpaste on them!!!!!!! Honestly - it's brilliant. Stops the itching & dries them up very quickly (I learned that trick when I lived in Nigeria as a teenager). Also very moneysaving & OS

Rowan9

((((Smokey))))
JackieO - hope you have a lovely time when you go to meet your cousin.
I came back from Edinburgh on Friday having had a great 5 days seeing DS and DS and going to some festival events. DS was brilliant in his play and we went twice. I was able to concentrate more the 2nd time instead of peering at him to see he was fine (he's at uni in Glasgow and I live down in Suffolk so don't see him that often). I was a really proud mum. Their play (Dear Theo) got a 4* review so they are all excited.
Had a few meals out with both of them which was lovely. It's so nice to get your 'kids' together for a meal when they have flown the coop. DD's boyfriend also invited us round to his flat for a meal. What a star eh? It was fab - pasta with salmon in a creamy garlic sauce.
Ian Rankin came in to a tiny bookshop I was in to speak to the owner and sign a book - just came in off the street. I peered round a corner to make sure it was 'him' when the owner just called him Ian. Looks exactly like his cover photo on his books unlike some who put on photos from years before. He had a grumpy looking ??13/14 year old with him so if it was his son, it's good to know that he has to deal with hormonal teenagers as well.. My DSS(14) is going through the phase of mumbling and querying everything we ask.
Also passed Jeanette Winterson in the street - I love her writing.
Felt all cultural for the few days but it's back to normal now
Big (((hugs))) to those who need them.
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patentgirl

Morning everyone
Havent posted on here for months feel really bad, hope everyone is ok
hugs to Smokeybabe
Been rushing round all over place trying to get everything ready for DDs wedding in 2 weeks time what a stressfull time!! hope DS and DD3 are not even thinking of getting married for a long time!! I am sure it wwill be worth it though
spending today sorting out the guestroom as we will have visitors over wedding Roast chicken for tea promise I wont leave it so long next time

wannabe_sybil

I have just read yesterday's thread and have to send my condolences to Kaat Lady. It is so heartbreaking to lose a close and loving friend and one that you have known a long time. Wishing you all the best.

Also my best wishes to Smokeybabe. I am so new here and I don't know people but I do wish you well.

NickiM

Hello all.
Feel a bit bad that I haven't been around much recently.
The end of August and September are going to be expensive months for me, which could be interesting just before I go back to uni.
Been watching the Olympics quite a bit, and yesterday did a lot of baking: muffins, cookies, flapjacks.
Take care

sistercas

Squiggly_Diddly wrote: »

Put a dab of toothpaste on them!!!!!!! Honestly - it's brilliant. Stops the itching & dries them up very quickly (I learned that trick when I lived in Nigeria as a teenager). Also very moneysaving & OS

thanks off to do it right now

jo132000

Morning all,

I'm sorry hear smokeybabe, I'm new here but like the others have said, one day at a time

*hugs to all who need them*

I have no idea what we are going to be upto today, since i've had a bit of a lie in so shall have to wait and see, hope everyone has a great Sunday!

x

dubgirl

Hello everyone, well it is sunny here in MK today, been very lazy and not long got up. Going to take the dog out in a bit and then dont know what we are doing, hopefully trying to relax. We have a meat pie and roasties and veg tonight for dinner. Hope everyone is well and duddles to all those who need one, including Smoky. x