Thurs 12th March

Sunnyday

Afternoon peeps :wave:

sorry that i`ve been missing for a while but i managed to let everything get on top of me the most i`ve managed is a few random posts here and there and on the greenfingered board. I`ve been trying to ignore real life as much as possible and escape into my own little world where sleep is difficult and stress seems to take over, i have a huge rash all over my torso from the worry..............However -

Good news! i`ve had my briefing and i still have a job :j :j :j

I was getting myself in a tizzy as my wage pays most things since DH lost his job last year. I do know that future changes could reverse this decision but for the time being i feel as if a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I need sleep desperately but i just wanted to share the good news with all my friends before collapsing.

Have a good afternoon everyone, i shall catch up properly later.

SD

ivyleaf

Snowy - :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: at the cats! I do miss mine - mind you, I dont' miss the litter tray!

sistercas - Glad to hear your DH is feeling better!

HockeyDuo - Glad all went so efficiently at the bank!

KE7285 -Welcome to the thread. I expect your doggie is a lot more comfy now! TBH I'd thought it was only male dogs that had that problem - so we live and learn

We went to IKEA this morning. I thought we were going for a neck cushion for me, and maybe to look at prices of computer chairs - DS desperately needs a new one, his is falling to pieces. Anyway, unbeknown to me, DH got busy measuring in the living room last night after I'd gone to bed, so we got;

a neck cushion for me
a neck cushion for DH (not sure how he thinks he's going to use it, as his chair isn't against the wall, and the sofa where he sits to watch TV has a high back )

a small bookcase/CD rack
a tall bookcase/CD rack
a new chair for DS which will give his back plenty of support. Dh is currently getting the box containing the chair up the stairs as it's too in the way in the hall, and he's whistling in a carefree manner so that I won't rush out and tell him off for doing it on his own

ivyleaf

SunnyDay, so glad to hear your news about your job! What a horrible stressful time for you. I hope the rash will clear up now (((HUGS)))

wannabe_sybil

celyn90 wrote: »

Well, I've written my nice letter to her solicitor. But does anyone know if will they charge her for recieving it if I send it? I don't want to cause her costs If I enclose a SAE with it so they can forward it to her would that help? *sigh*

I've worked as a legal secretary...

Every time they open a file, take a call or read a letter, it is added to the bill. That is EVERY time. The solicitors I worked for were one of the best, but they charged in six minute increments. So if they only spent one minute looking at something, you would still get charged the six minutes. Some solicitors are less charitable.

Also, her costs are not your responsibility, any more than her being an idiot. She may have a fixed fee agreement, she may have legal aid, she may have budgeted for being a marred b*tch. You need to make sure that you don't get stung for costs, also perhaps ask for a free half hour interview with solicitors, any legal help through work, union etc.

hth. At least the end of the voodoo is in sight.

I am not getting very far with food rescue plan - I can't find the fridge defroster that I paid for so I am doing it the old fashioned way squirting hot water at the chunks of ice and putting bowls of hot water inside. At least I remembered to turn the dratted thing off. And until the freezer is defrosted there is not much point in putting more in... Hey ho!

Sunnyday - really happy for you!

Snowy - I still remember the look of appalled horror when the other cats that possessed us then first saw evil cat. It was a wonderful sight.

Hugs to all.

LoopyLinz

wannabe_sybil wrote: »

I am not getting very far with food rescue plan - I can't find the fridge defroster that I paid for so I am doing it the old fashioned way squirting hot water at the chunks of ice and putting bowls of hot water inside. At least I remembered to turn the dratted thing off. And until the freezer is defrosted there is not much point in putting more in... Hey ho!

Wannabe sybil, probably not very MSE or maybe not the safest method but I once defrosted out freezer with my hairdryer. Lol. Didn't actually put the hairdryer in the freezer, just kinda sat at the freezer door at aimed it in! Was done in no time!!

kazzaw

Hi everyone! Hope life's being kind to you and if not have a (((hug)))

I've been to the gym after work again today as I enjoyed it so much yesterday and no aches or pains this morning! Going to aim for 2 sessions a week. Went on the Wii Fit this morning and I've lost 2lbs this week!! :j

OH wise all laundry up to date until DS2 arrives home from Uni tomorrow night!! He has more laundry in a week than OH and I make in a month but at least he's clean! Then again I sometimes wonder if I'm washing stuff he's not worn but has been hanging on the floor all week!! :rolleyes:

Had 3 NSD's this week and still managing to find plenty to eat in the pantry and freezer.

Having pasta for tea with leeks (last 2 from the garden :sad: )and bacon . Needs to be quick as it's one of the last rehearsals for our W.I. Panto tonight. Dress rehearsal on Sunday then we perform Thursday, Friday & Saturday.

TTFN

Karen
x

csarina

Spent a couple of hours at the allotment this morning. I managed to dig the two potato beds and weed them, OH sorted the strawberry beds and I cleaned out the herb wheel ready to bring it down to the new house.......Have also put fresh compost on the the of the lily pot and the hosta, it was just showing its tips through the soil.......I went to Aldi this afternoon and got a window cill greenhouse for £2.13, it takes 20 plants.....

No reply to the 2 e mails I sent to Continental. OH phoned and told the insurers to write themselves, the Dr has sent off the letter confirming that he was not undergoing any investigations when I booked the tickets.......to be honest although we could really do with the money I an convinced they are going to turns us down I have just given up.......

Lamb casserole for supper..........oranges in jelly for afters.............

stefejb

afternoon all - jsut a quickie as dd(12) is mithering after my dongle - notice MY dongle - the one that i pay for ho hum

anyhoo - off now for four days - yay. Just going to do my packing for Stratford and then chill for the rest of the evening

tea tonight will be egg chips and beans - I'm in holiday mode so even that will feel like a humungous effort

wannabe_sybil

LoopyLinz wrote: »

Wannabe sybil, probably not very MSE or maybe not the safest method but I once defrosted out freezer with my hairdryer. Lol. Didn't actually put the hairdryer in the freezer, just kinda sat at the freezer door at aimed it in! Was done in no time!!

That's the way I've always done it, however (and I am sick of these howevers) I don't currently have a hairdryer. Thinking of investing in the least expensive I can find, just for defrosting.

Would deicer for a car work? There is a lot of ice, I think the ice up must have been worse than I thought.

Hope everything is going well for you, LoopyLinz, as isn't today the big day? Good luck!!!

redruby

LoopyLinz wrote: »

Wannabe sybil, probably not very MSE or maybe not the safest method but I once defrosted out freezer with my hairdryer. Lol. Didn't actually put the hairdryer in the freezer, just kinda sat at the freezer door at aimed it in! Was done in no time!!

I have done this too, its probably not very safe at all, but gets the job done.

Sybil, just noticed you dont have a hairdryer, I have also attacked the big bits of ice with OH's best hammer , once its done you should put some fabric conditioner on a cloth and wipe the inside of the freezer, apparantly it will stop the ice from sticking as much next time, a tip from the lovely Moliere, I would not put car stuff on your freezer, it might taint the food.

Kazzaw, I have been on the Wii fit too, I love it, I have lost 1 lb this week, just done another 40 mins :T

Sunnyday, good news re your job xx

Hugs to all in need off to soak in a hot bath xx