OS Diary Archive August 2006

Ronankfan

taplady wrote:

Staying in a holiday flat in a converted house.Not sure where as Mum booked it as she stopped there last year and loved it!
Any tips for good places to visit? got 2 teenage boys in tow!:D

Depending on how old your teenagers are there is Combe Martin Dinosaur Park which is nearby. Ilfracombe is lovely we went there last week and had a go at crazy golf which my kids loved.

HTH

thriftlady_2

Our kids liked the Dinosaur park a few years ago, but Oh and I thought it was ghastly and v. overpriced:rotfl: don't think teenagers would be impressed;) .

Bargain_Rzl

Ooooh I remember playing crazy golf in Ilfracombe on holiday when I was 4! ... Do they still have those little covered pedal cars on the streets?

kiwichick

Kazonline wrote:

have I done anything to annoy peeps on here?

Not me hun, hope you are ok.
xxx.

comping_cat

Good afternoon everyone,

Just got back home from our few days away, still have loads of unpacking to do, but was nice to find i had left my house tidy when i left, although now we are back DS and DD are quickly messing it up again!!!!!
Did a car boot sale with my mum on Sunday, only had a few things to sell, and i made £20, so was well chuffed!!!!
Its been nice to be away, and not have to do all the cooking and cleaning, and it has been wonderful to catch up with some old friends (including ronankfan (Liz)!!!) Mind you, have missed reading about everyone on MSE, and i still havnt read anything (although did read a few at Liz's house yesterday!) so sorry if ive missed anything important, im hoping to catch up with the threads later.

Hope everyone is ok, and are having a lovely afternoon,
Take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

chardonnay_2

hiya,

today has been uneventful so far as we have both ran out of our tablets and feeling a bit off - luckily i realised yesterday and ordered a repeat prescription. OH will pick it up shortly and we should hopefully be feeling better soon.

yesterday was the last day we would see youngest before his birthday on friday as he is going away with his mum to their caravan for a few days. we wanted to take him out somewhere but he only wanted us to take them to go skateboarding at the skate park. (moneysaving youngster!) trouble was their skateboards are pokemon ones from when they were younger and they were too embarrassed to use them with others at the park. so OH (their dad) took them to halfords where they picked luminous green spray paint to do up their boards - clever daddy!

didn't get any of the plans done at the new house. instead we took photos for ebay and listed some more clutter - fingers crossed it sells (6 items are selling already) we also started clearing the house of pictures/ mirrors/ ornaments. i cleared out the kitchen cupboards of some stuff we don't need here before we move.

we spent last night playing the da vinci code on the xbox - addictive.

tonight we are definitely going to the new house. taking with us some boxes we've packed and trying to finish some more of the decorating. we also have an appt to view another house to buy and do up at 7.30.

pp - sorry to hear about all your visits to the hopital and the trouble you are having -hope you can keep positive!

elona hugs - sorry to hear about your dad

pooky - was really impressed with your cards

kaz- hugs hope you and moggins have a lovely day today

will pop back once i've read the rest of the thread

**purpleprincess**

Kazonline wrote:

I may be being a bit 'sensitive' (I think it might be my PMT too) but have I done anything to annoy peeps on here? If I have, or if ever I do, I really would appreciate a pm - I never want to upset/offend anyone and would rather know if something I do something hurtfull/rude.

nope, you haven't upset/offended me, or done or said anything hurtful or rude to me Here's a *hug* :grouphug: for you chick!!! Hope you're feeling ok.

twink

kaz - you certainly havnt offended me, in fact its not often i have all the threads to read through in one go as i usually pop back through the day and read a few at a time, but it stood out today what a friendly, newsy, funny, helpful crowd everyone is and i am glad to be part of it

ageandjo

Had a nightmare day but will tell you about that later.

Just wondering if anyone had tried this company before https://www.meat-online.co.uk//products/CHICKEN-FILLETS-OFFER.html

thriftlady_2

I'm not offended Kaz you seem v. friendly to me:) but here's a :grouphug: if someone's upset you.

I feel really stuffed again. Must stop eating so much:rolleyes: Still was really yummy inspired dish.

Smoked mackerel potato pancake thing

Peel and grate 5-6 spuds, squeeze liquid out of them.
Chop a small onion and mix with spuds.
Fry in oil of choice until nicely browned without stirring, then with the aid of a large plate turn over so browned side is on top.
Mash together a pack of peppered smoked mackerel, a couple of handfuls of grated cheese, a couple of tbsp of yogurt, a tsp of mustard.
Spread this mixture over pancake,and when it's browned enough underneath slip the pan under the grill to brown the mackerel topping.

Serve with salad