The Tougher Thread continues.....

sianlee

Phew! Another long session to catch up!
I managed to pass through the 'very attractive Coast presenter' with self control intact but I had to take a break when I hit the 'leather trousers' patch - got a flashback of Val Kilmer in his tight leather trousers (a Doors film incase your wondering).

I think this is a 'trouser' themed day - took DS2 & friends to the local skate park. Penguin trousers a plenty :eek:. I had to sit on my hands to stop me from marching over & hoisting them up :rotfl:.

Lovin this thread and the posters old & new x

HariboJunkie

westcoastscot wrote: »

Thanks HJ, hope your family arrived home safely.
WCS

They did thank you. x

morag1202 wrote: »

I agree with this but would also like to add why I registered to be a doner. I kind of figured that if I was willing to accept an organ if I ever needed one then I must also be willing to supply mine
.

I completely agree with this. I'd be only too willing to accept an organ for myself or my loved ones so I feel I have to be registered myself

CRANKY40 wrote: »

I keep his ashes in my wardrobe so I can shout at him now and then when things go wrong. The house elf (my now 6 year old son) doesn't want to part with his daddy's ashes as he feels that would be like his daddy leaving him for good. We did however have some of the ashes placed in glass hearts for a very reasonable and smallish sum of money by a company called Bath Aqua Glass who have very sensitive and caring staff. As the elf said when we received them "Look mummy, daddy is always in my heart now".

Lump in throat time. The Elf is lucky to have you. xxx

I won't discuss my beliefs, or distinct lack of them , on here but I will say that I think the whole point in having a faith is that it gives comfort to those who need it. I don't have a faith of any description but won't dismiss others' beliefs if they do no harm to others and bring hope to the believer.

The one belief I will disclose is that I believe we live on, if only in the hearts of those who have loved us and those who remember us through shared laughter or compassion. That's how I perpetuate the memory of those I have loved and lost. I hope too that my children will learn from me (good and bad) and a little bit of me will be passed on to my childrens' children.

Blimey. Time for a glass or wine I think. Anyone joining me?

*That was a rhetorical question Pink-winged. I can see you waving the glass from here. *

ifonlyitwaseasier

RAWRRRR

please remind me to stop posting in other boards, i just get annoyed at the idiocy of some people
ie an incredibly racist view on asian drivers in the vent board, i just had to post sthg (tho have also reported a large chunk of it!)


on a tough note am having soooo much fun jobhunting atm, NOT!! why are companies so rude, they say they'll let you know and you only find out when you see they have re-advertised?!?!?! tho at least it's not just me i suppose :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: for all!!

Draagonfly

CRANKY40 wrote: »

The house elf (my now 6 year old son) doesn't want to part with his daddy's ashes as he feels that would be like his daddy leaving him for good. We did however have some of the ashes placed in glass hearts for a very reasonable and smallish sum of money by a company called Bath Aqua Glass who have very sensitive and caring staff. As the elf said when we received them "Look mummy, daddy is always in my heart now".

Aww that is so sweet & such a wonderful way for him to view it

My Mum has looked into the idea of having something similar done with her ashes...her tongue in cheek suggestion was a pair of paperweights, one each for me & my sis to lob at our respective hubbies Although I think the more sensible & realisitic suggestion was glass pendants

ETA: should just clarify Mum is still with us & going strong (hopefully for many years to come)....she was thinking ahead

Kimsmum

CRANKY40 wrote: »

We had him cremated instead. I keep his ashes in my wardrobe so I can shout at him now and then when things go wrong. The house elf (my now 6 year old son) doesn't want to part with his daddy's ashes as he feels that would be like his daddy leaving him for good. We did however have some of the ashes placed in glass hearts for a very reasonable and smallish sum of money by a company called Bath Aqua Glass who have very sensitive and caring staff. As the elf said when we received them "Look mummy, daddy is always in my heart now".

Cranky40 Your little house elf is a very lucky boy to have such a beautiful and caring mum. :A Brought a tear to my eye.

seraphina

Kimsmum - That's a lovely thing to do for that little girl!

CRANKY40

HariboJunkie wrote: »

Lump in throat time. The Elf is lucky to have you. xxx

Don't be so sure.....you should hear the things I say to that wardrobe I've also got a few things to say to Mr Cranky when I catch up with him, as I'm sure I will eventually.

Draagonfly wrote: »

My Mum has looked into the idea of having something similar done with her ashes...her tongue in cheek suggestion was a pair of paperweights, one each for me & my sis to lob at our respective hubbies Although I think the more sensible & realisitic suggestion was glass pendants

See, shouting at the wardrobe is one thing...wearing him out in public would be going just a bit too far I felt, although I know people that have had this done. The hearts are beautiful and the reason I've included the company name is that they were so friendly and helpful, someone else may be helped by knowing about them.

Hsmum

Molly41 my DD and I have filled boxes for Operation Christmas Child for 4 years now and you're right about how it puts things into perspective. It's also a good learning opportunity for DD to realise how fortunate she is - only child and only granddaughter in amongst a horde of grandsons and is given a ridiculous amount at Christmas by the whole family!

katieowl_2

GreyQueen wrote: »

I have found some more Early Neolithic flint tools, but this is a daily occurance on the lottie which used to be an Early Neo farmstead, according to the museum guys. If you pick your time right, you can go "backstage" and talk to the very knowledgeable mostly-volunteer workers. One time, they invited me to hold, in my very hands, a huge and magnificent Samian-ware serving dish. It was gorgeous; some Roman matron's pride and joy and here it was, when she'd been dust for nearly 2 millennia, in my careful and respectful mitts. And d'you know what? It could've been put in any designer kitchen shop and would've sold like hot cakes, I'll bet.

Goodness! I would be made up to find some neolithic stuff. Only thing I ever found on our London allotment was MORE broken glass.

I sent a tourist off to see the Pentre Ifan neolithic burial chamber on the Preseli's today, one of my favorite local places. It's absolutely magical up there and one of those places where sometimes all traces of the modern age slip away, and you get a glimpse of what it was like there 4500 odd years ago. This guy was looking at castles locally and telling me that his country (the USA) didn't have any real history to see - we'll just gloss over the Native Americans shall we

Kate

Mrs_Chip

GQ - I am green with envy, I have searched for flints for years and never found one!!! I am a terrible digger-up of anything, always hoping to find something interesting. I would love to have been an archaeologist (tho I know it is hard work and lowly paid).

Katie - Pentre Ifan is amazing, shame it has had to be fenced, it spoils the atmosphere just a bit.