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The Compers Inn - Part 14

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  • nips
    nips Posts: 2,843 Forumite
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    Hi Gert, hows you??? LOL FE, I wait to be attacked by you then x
    Comping addict since 2007 - still waiting for 'the big one' :j
  • cathyj
    cathyj Posts: 16,473 Forumite
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    divadee wrote: »
    i have got to do about 10 trips to the tip today, i hate going there.

    i wasnt around much yesterday as we were sorting the loft out, my god we have got so much junk up there and i mean junk!!!

    i also got about 200 cardboard boxes why???
    OMG my hubbie was doing something in the loft yesterday and moaned about all the boxes I had up there, well he opened one and presented me with 3 pairs of hardly worn shoes, size 7 (small child 7) they were Beths, so sweet, she is now size 6 (adult) brought tears to my eyes, but he did ask that as we are not having any more children why I have kept all Beths clothes, toys and shoes, in airtight containers.

    Could not answer him, but yes it could do with sorting out and starting a fresh, so any one got baby girl? from Newborn to about age 4 I think, I did say one packet at a time, will start next week, it is going to be very emotional and closing the chapter in the book once and for all!
    x
    2009 WINS £4404.06 2010 Wins £8812.56 2011 £11444.75
    Year challenge 2011 - 485/365
  • gerturdeanna
    gerturdeanna Posts: 4,350 Forumite
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    I'm very good cheers Nips - makes me sad in here sometimes.....why?!?!?! Thats all I ask!!!

    Anyways - am busy comping whilst keeping one eye on the wrestling!! Kids are upstairs with a dvd, cleaning later and maybe a trip to the park, if not raining!!

    Car is still in the garage, won't be ready till Monday afternoon - hate to think what the labour charges will be!!

    Whats everyones plans for today??

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    Made it - 15 years married!! Finally!! xx:beer:
  • nips
    nips Posts: 2,843 Forumite
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    I agree gert, I want the old inn back. My DS had just been sick! I have theat sinking feeling as these things tend to spread around the 4 of us and I cant cope! ARGHHH! We are off to Spain in 10 days too so need to get organised! Gonna try and keep Ds away from him a bit today although im sure its too late, especially as they have just been in bed together! xx
    Comping addict since 2007 - still waiting for 'the big one' :j
  • cathyj
    cathyj Posts: 16,473 Forumite
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    I'm very good cheers Nips - makes me sad in here sometimes.....why?!?!?! Thats all I ask!!!

    Anyways - am busy comping whilst keeping one eye on the wrestling!! Kids are upstairs with a dvd, cleaning later and maybe a trip to the park, if not raining!!

    Car is still in the garage, won't be ready till Monday afternoon - hate to think what the labour charges will be!!

    Whats everyones plans for today??

    3245763724_6888593e12.jpg

    I am off the cash n carry with some pta members to buy some small mother day gifts to sell to the kids at school, no more than £2 per item as we put 50p on suppose to be pocket money price so If I am being picked up at 9.30 I better shake a leg!!
    OH has gone to a committee meeting for his car club, so me and dd today,
    x
    2009 WINS £4404.06 2010 Wins £8812.56 2011 £11444.75
    Year challenge 2011 - 485/365
  • divadee
    divadee Posts: 10,609 Forumite
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    cathyj wrote: »
    OMG my hubbie was doing something in the loft yesterday and moaned about all the boxes I had up there, well he opened one and presented me with 3 pairs of hardly worn shoes, size 7 (small child 7) they were Beths, so sweet, she is now size 6 (adult) brought tears to my eyes, but he did ask that as we are not having any more children why I have kept all Beths clothes, toys and shoes, in airtight containers.

    Could not answer him, but yes it could do with sorting out and starting a fresh, so any one got baby girl? from Newborn to about age 4 I think, I did say one packet at a time, will start next week, it is going to be very emotional and closing the chapter in the book once and for all!
    x

    i did that about 6 years ago when little miss divadee was 5ish i have still got one big box of baby stuff i couldnt bear to part with.

    i dont know why i have kept so many empty boxes though? i am not a hoarder but obviously have a fetish for empty cardboard boxes.
  • gerturdeanna
    gerturdeanna Posts: 4,350 Forumite
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    Ooohh nips, where in Spain are you going?? Can't wait to go back....won't be till the end of the year I don't think.

    We wanna buy a new house so we're on a major saving spree (must put my mind to it this time!!!)
    Made it - 15 years married!! Finally!! xx:beer:
  • nips
    nips Posts: 2,843 Forumite
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    GOing to Mijas, only booked it a few weeks ago. Cant wait xx
    Comping addict since 2007 - still waiting for 'the big one' :j
  • cathyj
    cathyj Posts: 16,473 Forumite
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    Ooohh nips, where in Spain are you going?? Can't wait to go back....won't be till the end of the year I don't think.

    We wanna buy a new house so we're on a major saving spree (must put my mind to it this time!!!)
    I am now saving as my lounge needs to be done, last room in the bungalow to be done,
    ceiling down, beam needs repairing, new ceiling put up, new fireplace & fire, new carpet, walls, curtains, and last furniture.

    need to modernise it out of old lady 1970s look:rotfl:
    2009 WINS £4404.06 2010 Wins £8812.56 2011 £11444.75
    Year challenge 2011 - 485/365
  • ktflosspot
    ktflosspot Posts: 1,641 Forumite
    cathyj wrote: »
    I am off the cash n carry with some pta members to buy some small mother day gifts to sell to the kids at school, no more than £2 per item as we put 50p on suppose to be pocket money price so If I am being picked up at 9.30 I better shake a leg!!
    OH has gone to a committee meeting for his car club, so me and dd today,
    x

    We get the tealight holders from asdas ( about 25p) and put in a cellophane sweetie bag with 3 scented tealights and a few chocolate love hearts or quality street n such like. The nursery (plant not childs !!!) at the local park also donates a load of plats for us to sell for mothers day too. Usually crysathamums (sp??) so if theres a park near you it might be worth asking.
    :AIt matters not how long a stars shines ,what is remembered is the brightness of it's light.
    JAN Battle attacks cars, 3 VIP althletics tickets, fairtrade choccy .... yum

    Thanks to all posters xxxx
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