Old style daily thread 22nd febuary 2011

taplady

morning all!

day off:j

off to get my hair trimmed this morning, needs doing every 4 weeks as it grows thick like a hedge!
Bit of cleaning planned but nothing too taxing:)
Got lots of washing to do and a bit of ironing. Havent decided whats for dinner yet, will consult with DH later.

Mum's just text me - we're off to the W.I. country market for coffee and cake this morning - last time before she moves.

Dazi and sistercas, hope you're both feeling better soon x x

Redruby (((hugs))) hope you managed to sleep ok with everything on your mind x x x

Hester - enjoy the ducks, I used to love doing that when my 2 were little x

TiredMum - hope the funeral goes ok x

Not sure if she's reading this but Happy Birthday Shez:bdaycake:

have agreat day all x

jackieglasgow

Morning All,

What a terrible tragedy in Christchurch, poor souls.

Redruby I hope today dawns a little brighter for your family. {{hugs}}

Essexgirl, hope the funeral goes OK. x

Well, boys are off school today again. I have taken a holiday today as I thought they might be, so there will be lots of cleaning, cooking, childcare and soup making going on chez nous.:) If you see me on here too often then give me a poke.

JackieO I hope your arm has gone down a bit, Dazi have you tried one of those topical painkilling gels, I find them enormously helpful for my back?

Not much else to say for now, hugs spoons and hi fives all round for anyone who would like them

Jackie XXX

EDIT also meant to say, its Coco's "birthday" - we've had her one year, today! :j so I'll make her a cake of some sort

redruby

Morning all,

First of all, thank you all so much for all the kind words re my dad, I am aware that I have gone on and on about it recently and I am sorry if I have bored you to death I am not sleeping well, and am very weepy which is not like me at all:o

Anyhoo back to today, dd and I are having a day together, will have a quick tidy through this morning, then maybe go out to town or a bit of shopping.

DW and washing machine are on, will hang washing inside as its raining here.

Dazi Hope you feel better soon, OH is suffering with his back too xx

Essex Girl hope today goes as well as it can xx

Jackie O, hope you are feeling a bit better today xx

:bdaycake:Happy Bitrthday to Shez xx

Have good days all, and thanks for being my friends xx

begley

Morning!! Mrs B has gone off to her placement and The Child is still in bed, probably dreaming of One Direction (she went to The X Factor tour on Saturday with her cousin!) We're off to London today! 5 kids and 3 adults on the train (£5 each, bargain!); we're going to the Natural History Museum. I've printed off food vouchers, made brownies for the train, so am hoping to keep it cheap! Have a good day all.

rosie383

Morning all!

Hugs to those who need them especially Hester and Redruby.

We're going to the zoo today!!!! Can't believe it! Our first family day out since the summer, so DD1 and I kept pinching ourselves as old meany pants ( erm sorry, good saver!!) dh suggested it!
Went to Asda last night to get some juice and fruit for the picnic and picked up a few good whoopsies. Best eggs ever..... 5 organic free range large eggs for 20p!!!!! And some fish and bread. Got a box of 6 yogs too for 20p thinking that was a great bargain, only to sicover when I got them home, that the use by date was the 10th Feb!!!!! Eeek! I'm gonna take them back for a refund. DD1 can't believe it cos it's just 20p, but it's more the principle of it, and the fact that every penny counts especially at the end of the month.
Anyhoo, we were thinking of either Hamerton Zoo, or Linton Zoo. Has anyone been to both? Which is best? I have heard of Linton zoo before, but just came across Hamerton doing a search. Any recommendations gratefully received.
Off to make up the picnic and will pop back in here in a while to see if anyone replies.

bargainbird

Morning


Happy Birthday Shez :beer:

RR - You don't need to apologise xx Have a lovely day with DD xx
JG - Hope the boys are getting better x Happy Birthday COCO x
SM - Enjoy the peace
Begley - Have a good time :cool:
Rosie - Enjoy the Zoo

Misty and Murky here today, washing is on the rads too, Need to go shopping today with 3 kids and DH in tow wish me luck.
Tea tonight One pot chicken in SC.

I feel so tired lately and am thinking of going to see the dr's, but you know when you think is it a waste of time , maybe i'm just a lazy slob

Anyway have great days xx

begley

I've not been to Linton Zoo, but have been to Hamerton a few times. It's ok, but we were a bit disturbed the last couple of times that some of the animals were fed little yellow chicks (dead, obviously!) and they were in piles in the enclosures. We saw a little girl crying HYSTERICALLY when she was leaning over the wall watching the meercats have their lunch and she realised what was being eaten, not pleasant. It's got a nice covered picnic area, and a really good big playground though!

tired_mum

Morning all
Happy Birthday Shez:beer:
Tappers not me going to a funeral its Essex hun
RRuby hugs
Essex hope all goes as well as it can
Rosie enjoy the zoo
Well another day driving round hairdressers for DD1 and then a sleepover to go to need to do some shopping so will have a potter round the town while waiting for DD
Dinner tonite sausages n mash
Have a good day
Hugs to all those who are unwell

mummysaver

Morning all!

Had a lovely day out yesterday, albeit a very noisy one, I'd forgotten just how loud those play places could be!

This morning dd1 and me are off to the cinema to watch 'Voyage of the dawn treader', bargainous as £1 for her and free for me! I love kids cinema! Then back home to grab dd2 and her friend and drop them off at another pals for the day, and on the way back we will swoop down and pick up dd3 from her sleepover! ds is planning a day out with his mate, but will get himself there on his bike.

OS stuff today will involve black bin bags being filled with all the rubbish that seems to accumulate on flat surfaces, especially any that dd3 goes near! Washing is slowly going down, dd2 and ds did piles yesterday - must remember to water down the washing liquid, as both are quite heavy handed, still it does make the house smell nice lol!

Other than that I shall be doing some serious meal planning to work through the freezers and possibly some shopping too, though that may end up as making lists and checking on mysupermarket for bargains! I need to sort out some new recipes, as we have a tendency at the mo to eat the same old stuff, my fault as I had horrible morning, afternoon and evening sickness, so really didn't feel very inventive! Anyway time for some new things!

BM will go on this aft, dd1 is making dd&d's apple braid, her suggestion as there are a couple of manky looking apples in the fruit bowl! dd3 can make something for dinner to keep her occupied, and I shall supervise and hopefully get the fridge cleaned out, how on earth does it end up so full of bits and looking grimy, I'm sure the food is generally clean when it goes in!

EG - hope the funeral goes as well as these things can xx

Ruby - many hugs xx

Shez - happy birthday xx

RosyRed

Morning everybody,

RR- its one of the reasons we're here isnt it,to listen to others in need.In days gone by you could have just leaned over the garden fence and let off steam to friends and neighbours.This thread is the virtual fence,so don't be sorry.I'm sure several of us have cared for elderly parents and been in a similar plight and its a horrible heartrending position to be in.(((Hugs)))
Essex girl- hope the funeral goes as well as it can do.x

I was quite pleased with myself as I made chapatis to go with our curry last night,inspired by a thread on here.Never made them before and they went down well.On the thread it shows a youtube clip,and the woman puts them directly onto the gas burner after dry frying a couple of mins- how she picks them up with her fingers I dont know,too hot for me.Quite exciting seeing them puff up on the burner tho' :rotfl:

Physio says DSs back may improve without an op,but has to keep doing the exercises,see him again on Thurs.Although he cant do anything,he's bored at home now-he asked me yesterday if I didnt get bored at home all day.I dont get chance to be bored,too many things I want/need to do-ok housework gets monotonous,but I'd still have to do that whatever.:D

I'm going to have to do some today as its DH birthday tomorrow so we may get visitors.Need to go and get a present too.

The people who came to view the house last week (the ones who were outside ringing the agent if they could view NOW !!)and spent nearly 3/4 hr:mad: looking round dont want to buy.The only reason she could give the EA after umming and aahing was perhaps the garden was a bit small for the size of the house.They didnt even go outside at the back garden!....and breathe...

Right better get to it,hope the day goes ok for you all.xx