O/S Monday 18 February 2013

Goldiegirl

Afternoon, everyone.

We went out yesterday to my husband's cousin. John ( the cousin) was 60 earlier this week, and he seems to be having ongoing celebrations. He had a buffet lunch to which family and friends were invited.

We hopped on the high speed train to Stratford International, then 4 stops on the underground to Woodford. That high speed train service has really opened up travel to east London.

We had a nice time - standing round with drinks and making conversation isn't really my thing, but it was nice to see family members we don't see that often.

So today I've been doing yesterdays ironing and eBay parcel packing, plus my Monday housework. I'm going to carry some over to Tuesday - I'm exhausted after this mornings efforts.

We are having plaice for dinner, so not too much preparation needed.

System

Afternoon all,

Ive just walked in. Hubby insisted on taking me for a test drive on this new car he wanted to take out. I thought i'd get away with not going by asking our son if he wanted to go instead of me but although our son went, hubby still wanted me to go.

I think ive said it before but i have got no interest in cars whatsovever. The cars i do think are suitable he doesnt like and the cars he likes i can see wont be suitable... hence he has what he likes and changes them so often when they dont suit his needs.

We didnt go on the test drive after all, we waited 20 minutes for the guy to sort the car out and hubby got impatient and walked out. He's pretty much decided against it anyway.

On return home he has a phone call. He is working all of Saturday subcontracting for his previous employer on a price in the outskirts of London.

He's also been offered 4 months work close to home which he is happy about. This means he can come home each night and sleep in his own bed. To be honest, the last job he was on in London burned him out and there was no way he was going back to working away so soon after leaving the job. He hasnt got a start date just yet but is working out his hourly rate. He is moaning he hasnt had time to spend down our caravan though (and i want to moan that the pile of stuff he was going to ebay is still piled a mile high and will obviously never get done now.)

Son is going to Liverpool tomorrow to stay with friends for a few days. Its the first time he's stayed away from home for a period of time and i'm a bit apprehensive. His Dad is taking him in the morning. He wanted me to go with him as he will be just a few minutes from the bording school he went to as a child and wanted to look up a few of his old haunts but ive made an excuse that i need to stay at home with the dogs.

Since hubby will be out most of tomorrow i am shifting my Monday cleaning rota over to Tuesday (its easier to do it with people out of the house).

Jobs for today:

[STRIKE]Vacuum downstairs[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Kitchen floor[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Tea..... not sure what we are having yet.[/STRIKE]

Have a good sunny day all

Moorhen

Afternoon everyone,

JackieO I hope that your friend's DD is ok.

Halight Good luck!

Just back from my ultimate geek trip to see the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva.
I have had a fabulous time. The 24 young people (17-18 years old) that we took with us were a delight to be with and throughout the whole 4 days everyone remarked upon what a great bunch they were and how well behaved they were.

It is now half term and I have come back to a tip of a house containing no food! I have been out to get some bits for tea and will start cooking in a minute.

Enjoy the rest of the day everyone.:)

halight

He had a Good Life: Tributes paid to 'a national treasure, a great actor and a wonderful man' as Richard Briers dies aged 79

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2280496/Richard-Briers-death-Good-Life-actor-dies-peacefully-79-long-battle-lung-disease.html#ixzz2LGkMX3MQ
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Very sad to hear this news.

halight

Border chiefs seize 48 TONS of illegal meat containing horse and donkey as food secretary prepares to grill supermarkets over growing crisis
Meat seized from docks and airports around UK in last seven years alone
Smuggled in by criminal gangs from Eastern Europe looking for big profits
Border officials claim they don't have the resources to cope with problem
Environment Secretary to meet supermarkets in bid to restore confidence
School meals provider removes four products from menu to test for horse
Bristol factory confirms it supplied horse-tainted bolognese Sauce to Asda


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2280417/Border-chiefs-seize-48-TONS-illegal-meat-containing-horse-donkey-Food-Secretary-prepares-grill-supermarkets-crisis.html#ixzz2LGmdxSts
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As this story gets worse by the day,
How long before "other Animal meat" Is found to be lurking In our food supply ?
I Mean really what's next ?

halight

Sorry.

My mistake

halight

right,
So that's Dinner sorted for tonight.
We are having Pasta bake. With Left over Turkey In it. Will also chop up an onion and a pepper. Will add some mixed Veg too.

:j:j

rachel6188

hi everyone,
sorry iv not been on been seeing family and spending time with Ella. Here she is
she is tiny..but long in length. iv got 4 other nieces and nephews and shes the baby but im really close my bro and his partner. We go for our IVF info evening wed so we should get our date, Jools - thanks - how are you doing??
Os wise iv been sorting stuff getting rid of stuff from when we moved in August...this place has no space. Hope everyone is ok.
Rach xx

mrsd

Evening
Another busy day, more gardening, friend round for lunch, then this afternoon taking my mum for first of her 2 days of tests, scans etc. Nothing shown up so far and she was ok to go shopping so took her into town, quick browse round the shops. She bought us all atakeaway for tea which was good. WM been on done 2 loads all been outside, DW emptied and reloaded. Small amount of ironing but that can wait.
Thoughts to all.

Butterfly_Brain

halight...... I was really upset to hear of Richard Briers passing. He brought so much laughter to so many and he played a really good villain as I recall in Midsommer Murders and New Tricks. He truly was a National Treasure