OS Diary Archive July 06

SnowyOwl_2

Hi everybody!Just popped into the library so that I could say hello to everyone. My lappy is still in the lappy hospital - they are worse than useless at getting back to me about it. I do know that they think it requires a new CD/DVD drive thingy, but tbh I am surprised since I have rarely used it! So I'm going to retrieve it later today and then give it to some other computer place to have a look.Big apologies but I haven't had time to look back over the threads properly. I do know however that manicdays is now married to Morten Harkett! Congratulations manicdays, I was wondering where he was hiding! Bargain Rzl - I am sitting here trying to type with my fingers Xed for you for your flat. If you've still got my mobile number send me a text when you hear otherwise I'll go potty not knowing. At the moment there is an electrician at my house putting up lots of light fittings - front door light, electric doorbell, sitting room ceiling and wall light, two spots in the kitchen, light in the bathroom and a chandelier thingy in the hall - how much you might ask. Don't ask I say...most were reduced, end of line and so on but still came to over £300...and that's without paying the bloke who's doing the work. I've also ordered blinds for my entire house - I've got 12 windows (that's counting French windows and the two glass panels on either side of the front door). Again that is a sorry looking sum coming out of my account..nearly £400. I need to go shopping for carpet too - the upstairs is still bare floors. I would sand and seal but the floors are those crappy big bits of hardwood rather than lovely floor boards, so it definitely needs to be covered. Looks like I am going to have spent over a grand this week....I was going to buy some shoes but looks like I'll just have to polish my old ones. I see we have a new person...hi there Topher, very nice to meet you! I think I am going to have to go...I've put the car in a space where you're allowed to park for free for one hour. I'm too tight to pay the 30p per hour in the car park! Well, I was bringing in a load of clothes to one of the charity shops... I'm going to go to a shopping centre now...a nice air conditioned shopping centre...and have a browse then go for a nice cup of tea. I don't want to be in the house while Mr Electrician is there - not that there is anything wrong with him, but it's just a bit, ya know, awkward...Has Mushy Peas been around, or JW (Jo from Bath), or R.Mac - the last time I remember seeing a post from R.Mac was to say that she was going to meet her b'friend's mother. Hmm, I hope that went OK...Anyways, nice seeing you all again, I'll be back properly soon I hope.SnowyOwl

Hardup_Hester

Hi all
I dropped hubby at work & went straight to Asda, was there by 7:30 so it was still cool. They are having problems with there freezers so had to paddle round bits of the shop. I went to get money out of the hole in the wall & the display told me I was £16 overdrawn, but that I could draw out up to £800!!! Very strange, but as I had just been paid I withdrew enough money to get my shopping & will keep an eagle eye out incase I get charged. I spent £133.56 for 5 weeks which works out at approx £27 for 2 of us for 3 meals a day. I was pretty pleased with this.
Hugs to all.
Hester

FunkyFairy

Morning all,

Had a productive morning i have wraped up all the christmas pressies i have brought so far and written them down in a book under each family members name along with how much each pressie cost.

Planning to take the children to St. Ives after lunch to have a look around the shops and have a cream tea by the river.

tra_2

Hello everyone, thought I would pop back in as you seem such a lovely crowd.

pooky, how old is your little one? Mine is just two and I keep thinking about the potty training but I don't think he is ready yet.

Prudent

FunkyFairy wrote:

Morning all,

Had a productive morning i have wraped up all the christmas pressies i have brought so far and written them down in a book under each family members name along with how much each pressie cost.

Planning to take the children to St. Ives after lunch to have a look around the shops and have a cream tea by the river.

You make me feel feel better. I wrapped most of mine in February and couldn't confess that anywhere else but here.:rotfl:

FunkyFairy

seems like madness i know but it makes things so much easier and spreads the cost.

Kazonline

Hyia Snowy! Ow, can see you're no longer logged on, but if you do read this later, I was just wondering if Mr Ted was back yet? Sorry if I've missed a post - last I knew he'd gone and come back after a leave of absence once - and then done another overnight stint. You were still waiting for his return....

Churchmouse - re lowering the pedestal... I'm not very good with heights
Nah, to be honest your support and encouragement has meant a lot, so thanks hun. Really glad the welsh cakes are doing well - I do think Mr CM needs to treat you to a proper 'llechwen' though if he wants more....
I manage to have half a dozen or more cooking at a time on mine - makes them much quicker. Funnily enough I had planned on making some this morning - but as it's still hot and sunny I've been preping my newly 'reclaimed' bit of soil for some 'erbs It's going to be lovely as it's right under my office window so going to grow some really fragrant stuff there.
Twink - please keep nagging me about that lettuce. I'm the worst procrastinator there is.
Moggins - hope you've had a fab day at Westmidlands. I'm going to need you to kick my derrier into shape shortly as all this 'landscape gardening' has meant my home has slipped somewhat. Looking forward to the 17th too if you're still up for it

Off for a shower and then to try my newest experiment in the BM 'malted loaf'. Then it's darling rock star DS2 to band practice, and the rest of us to garden center. I think I'll treat the other two as they've been such a good help in the garden. I really couldn't have done it without them, bloomin angels they are.
Kaz x

Shez

Morning All - well its nearly afternoon now isnt it:D

Gosh its humid! I thought last nite was the worst! I couldnt sleep, how come I keep shedding buckets of sweat but still look flabby??? I keep thinking i must have shed some pounds - but OH NO!
Well saw clouds building up on way to work, so hoping for some rain - how funny is that - we are all HOPING IT RAINS!:rotfl: gotta laugh! We didnt get rain last nite either.

Must tell you this, yesterday I went on friendsreunited, hadnt been there for ages - looking at school photos, someone has posted a Xmas Nativity photo with me in it!!!! I couldnt believe looking at myself aged 6 - I looked and said "oh my god there's me" then i said "oh my god, there's grace! (my DS 2yr)"
I never thought she was like me, but there was definately family likeness!!
I was shocked at first, but then a "warm" feeling came over me at remembering my primary sch concert! aahh (its very rare to see pics of me then cos my parents never bothered with pictures) so was chuffed.

Got paid yesterday (1st pay in new job) hurray! had chat with boss, sorted things out so much happier today:D - might treat myself to the Madonna CD, havent bought one for ages!

Didnt hear katherine Jenkins/BBC Symphony Orch last nite at dockrock??? must have turned down the volume!!!! Jools Holland is on tonite - I hope they turn it back up, I like him!!!!

Got to pack up office bits today as we are moving up onto next floor on monday.

Its starting to look cloudy over your way now churchmouse?????

snowy - nice to see you!
bargainrzl - good luck.
troo - laughed at £30 story!
TM - looks like new business venture is taking off - have u told us what it is yet??
kiwichick - potty training - good luck with that! yuk
mrsmortenharket - how much vinegar/soda do u put in DW? i must try that.
jockettuk - good luck with move
cha97michelle - take it easy in this heat! put feet up - dont want puffy ankles!
ageandjo - hugs for yr difficult situation.
catowen - are u getting fed up with Dora? I seem to have seen them all twice over!! need some new ones!
nicki - chicken pox - ouch, scratch, scratch, scratch - mine have yet to go through that! ive got to book DS in for his pre-school booster - not looking forward to that, at 4yrs they will not like needles cos they are more aware!
kazonline - havent baked welsh cakes yet, must try soon.

god thats enough chat from me!:o sorryxx

have a good day all!

Shez

kaz - yes Mr Ted did come home! also have you posted pictures of the fence??? (well done!)

tra - my DD is 2 - she's so forward I thought she would be early toilet trained and yet she wont! mind you tried with my DS at 2 and wouldnt, but at 3 it only took a week with a sticker chart!

tra_2

Shez - I think I'll leave it for a while. We have just had a new carpet laid!