OS Diary Archive August 2006

Shez

thanks kaz for that, i might check that out you know.

nicki - i got a pukka pad, but dont know what to do with it? what you doing with yours?

on a lighter note...........have eaten the last blueberry muffin today - it had a slight mould taste to it! thats the problem with these preservative free foods - dont last long!

those chocolate lollies sound yummy catowen, do you have special moulds?
my kids would like to make them - but then DD would probably not let the chocolate get into the moulds she would have eaten it all!!! ha ha

thriftlady_2

I'm a Pukka Pad addict too:D I buy those big A4 ones and make endless lists in them whilst watching TV. I make lists of what I should keep in my storecupboards, fridge, freezer, meal ideas, menu plans, diet plans (which I never follow). I'm a bit mad I think:o But I know you lot are too:rolleyes:

Shez

thanks for pm penpen xx

gotta scoot off now somethings come up, catch you all laters

Kazonline

lol, thrift lady - I know I'd probably end up doing the same!!
I had to give up list writing because I used to overwhelm myself. Still trying to come up with a good use for a puka pad myself as I sooo want one!
Shez - hope you're searching the net for your local college as we speak! Student services are there during the hols you know
Lol, just seen your new post as this one posted - I'll let you off for now, but hope you get chance later

nicki_2

Shez wrote:

nicki - i got a pukka pad, but dont know what to do with it? what you doing with yours?

I'm setting up a paper copy of our budget (using the excel spreadsheet from here as a guide) in one section. Another will be storecupboard info come menu planning. Erm... Christmas notes in another. That will leave me with 2 spare which no-doubt will end up being used :rotfl: I'm one for making lists but have too many notebooks so I'm hoping this will corral (sp?) all of them together into one place.

I've just used the calender to write up my holidaygrandplan and christmas countdown info (start dates of various weeks so I can follow them on the appropriate websites) and I've included pay days for OH, birthdays and school holidays. I'm hoping to be a bit better organised in a paper way rather than having everything buzzing around in my head. Should really get on with it. :wave:

Dobie

Hi everyone
We're off on hols in the morning until 20th, we're cycling part of the west coast of Ireland - the Dingle peninsula. Something like 220 miles in total I think so I expect I'll come back a mere shadow of the woman I am today (assuming I manage to stay off the chips & Guinness). It isn't everyone's idea of an ideal holiday but I LOVE it. It's the 3rd time we've cycled in Ireland & it's one of my favouritest places.
I hope everything goes well for everyone whilst I'm away, I'll miss reading about what you're all up to.
See you all soon.
Dobie
x

taurusgb

Lucie wrote:

Antigua about 2 weeks after 9/11 & it took hours to get through the airport. According to the radio you are only being allowed to take essential medication, baby food & your travel documents on board as hand luggage. I hope it doesn't affect taurusgb too much, as she was asking yesterday about what to take on a flight to Canada.

Thanks for thinking of me Lucie - am darned mad :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: that yet again some jumped up little oiks think they can interfere with our way of life - ok so I can't take any food on board - or drinks - or even worse no books :mad: :mad: :mad: sob:mad: wail:mad: argghh I love my boooooooooooks:mad: ...but hey - I'm British - no terrorist b$£%*&d is going to stop me going where I want or enjoying myself......soooooooooo does anyone know any good words games, suitable for 2 adults, 1 teenager and 1 younger child? need enough to last 8 hours please!!!!:rotfl:

Lillibet_2

Thanks everyone:A:T, I know you are all quite correct but my big worry is that we simply can't afford for me to fall off the OS wagon & we especially can't afford for me to !!!! up the budget. I knew what we were taking on & how hard it would be when I gave up work & it is my responsibility to keep us on track. I know that not making my own bread & yogurt won't be the things which break us, but they are symptomatic of the whole situation.

Kaz, I don't think you're barking at all. I spent quite a lot on hypnotherapy about 18 months ago for my insomnia & it did help (although not cure), I would certainly consider something like holistic therapy but just cannot afford it unfortunately.

I have treated myself to a hours' sooze (after a big bar of chocolate) this afternoon but now I'm off to tackle the online bank accounts:eek: Wish me luck!!!

(((hugs))) to Shez. go on, drop a hint;)

Bye for now

Lillibet_2

taurusgb wrote:

ok so I can't take any food on board - or drinks - or even worse no books :mad: :mad: :mad: sob:mad: wail:mad: argghh I love my boooooooooooks:mad: .......soooooooooo does anyone know any good words games, suitable for 2 adults, 1 teenager and 1 younger child? need enough to last 8 hours please!!!!:rotfl:

They will probably have extra entertainment stuff, eg puzzles etc, on the flight to keep kids entertained. Believe me, they won't want a flight full of bored kids! Maybe take a look at the AA website, isn't that supposed to have ideas for games suitbable whilst you are driving, some might work on a plane? And it might be no hand luggage, but you can probably fit a paperback in your pocket? Get one from a charity shop so that if they make you leave it behind it won't have cost much.

OK, I really am going to do the online banking now...........:rolleyes:

taurusgb

Lillibet wrote:

They will probably have extra entertainment stuff, eg puzzles etc, on the flight to keep kids entertained. Believe me, they won't want a flight full of bored kids! Maybe take a look at the AA website, isn't that supposed to have ideas for games suitbable whilst you are driving, some might work on a plane? And it might be no hand luggage, but you can probably fit a paperback in your pocket? Get one from a charity shop so that if they make you leave it behind it won't have cost much.

OK, I really am going to do the online banking now...........:rolleyes:

Thanks Lilibet - I'll check out the AA webiste...will be taking a charity shop book to read in the queue - but HOme Office website is saying nothing is allowed in pockets - all you will be allowed to take on board is:-

Hand luggage

All cabin baggage must be processed as hold baggage and carried in the hold of passenger aircraft departing UK airports.

The only items that may be taken through airport security search points and in to the cabin, in a single (ideally transparent) plastic carrier bag, are the following:

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pocket-size wallets and pocket-size purses plus contents (for example money, credit cards, identity cards, etc - handbags are not allowed.
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travel documents essential for the journey (eg, passports and travel tickets)
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prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (eg, diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic
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spectacles and sunglasses, without cases
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contact lens holders, without bottles of solution
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for those travelling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) and sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (nappies, wipes, creams and nappy disposal bags)
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female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed (eg, tampons, pads, towels and wipes)
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tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs
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keys (but not with electrical key fobs)

Nothing may be carried in pockets.