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We also, amazingly, stayed up till 1am. Don't usually bother but the children both wanted to stay up till midnight for the first time and we were watching Queen with Adam Lambert who I couldn't stand previously but he can actually sing. The fireworks were wonderful. Sapphie dog not too bothered by them as long as next to me and the outdoor bunnies not bothered at all.
Today we have DH's parents popping over for a cuppa but that's it, so will do a bit of cleaning and tidying this morning and then more vegging.

Pooky

Morning all

I was fast asleep by 10pm - woke to hear some fireworks going off but didn't stay awake for long - kittens woke me at 4am being very purry and snuggly, then proceeded to use me as a trampoline whilst kicking each other in the head.

Been doing some work this morning and trying to catch up on the washing mountain that seems to have grown from nowhere. Kitchen decs will come down later this afternoon.

I made a SC chilli yesterday so some of that will be used tonight and the rest frozen for another time. I shall be more organised with my meal planning...I shall, I shall, I shall!!

ginnyknit

:T:T:T We did it, we all got through another tough year.
Happy New Year to all my dear friends and lots of hugs to share.

burtha

Happy new year ...to the os folk who could take on the world and win ,without even putting down there knitting first :beer:
Ours was a quite night in all in bed by 11 .. Living the high life lol
Dh is at work till tea time ,so now I am all ready for work ,on standby at the club ,will make some small cakes when I am waiting around ...all dressed up with know where to go .....
House has had a quick blitz ,cleaned and disinfected out 6 kennels ,walked 8 dogs ,sorted and cleaned chickens ....I have even been pulling weeds up in the garden (why are they still growing ).....so now watching birds on our feeders ,there is loads .....what else can I do ???
X

fuddle

Nutty! Nutty! Nutty! What wonderful news! Aren't good auld working class folk the salt of the earth eh? Well done that man for gritting his teeth and finding himself, not only a new job, but better paid job. So thrilled for you.

New Years Eve day was spent driving to Nottingham and back to meet to pick the girls up from MIL with the evening spent playing Monopoly all night. We all stayed up till 12 and then crashed immediately.

Have been working today but now finished. Very tired. I resolve to not lift a finger.

It's sure to be another year of difficulties for us all but here's to finding both the resolve and the strategies that will enable us to make our poor situations, bearable.

burtha

OK ..I am bored now...been along the club about 2 ish for an hour ,not many in ...came back made cake pops with youngest dd ,all very mad looking as covered in lots of sprinkles,glitter ect ,..walked dogs ,tea prepped ready for dh coming in ,kitchen cupboards all cleaned and sorted ,even tins all lined up ...2 loads of washing done ......waiting to go back to club about 6 ....ho hum ....xx

chickens11

Thanks all for asking after me , ive been un well with a chest infection and I havent been on OS for 3 to 4 days , ive been sleeping alot , keeping warm, drinking alot (tea) :eek: taking anti biotics, and doing that all over again ......Just havent had the energy to bother with anything , its whacked me out but im sure it will pass within a week or 2 , it just leaves you so tired and drained, the pills have only now started to work as he said they need 4 days in the system first........
Nutty.......Im so pleased that OH as a new job, and im sure he will do well as he is in same job so he knows all the ropes, good for him, nice start to new year for your family.........
I wish you all a happy, peacefully and healthy new year ...Sheila....

nuttyp

happy new year - fresh start for everyone, so lets hope its a happy healthy and prosperous one. I am looking forward to this year, nothing is planned really. We would like to have carpet in the lounge, as we have laminate that's years old and has started to lift in places.


We didn't stay up last night, I was asleep well before 11pm. I feel a little better today, my cough is definatley improving. About time really!!!


Well then my lovelies time for tea, pigs in blankets YS in aldi with mash n gravy n homemade Yorkshire puds.

nursemaggie

Get well soon Sheila glad you are starting to improve. I hope 2015 proves to be a healthier one for you.

Pleased you are feeling better too Nutty.

Made a big chicken Korma last night should be enough for both of us tonight plus enough for the freezer for us both another day. Must go cook some rice ad warm it up now.

Mrs_Veg_Plot

Happy New Year everyone.

I have decided to stop lurking and start posting on here again. I used to find it difficult to comment on everyone's posts so don't be offended if I miss anyone out.

It's still me, Mr VP and 2 grown up DD's. I'm still cooking meals from scratch but have stopped making my own bread which I intend to correct asap and will be waking up to the smell of fresh baked bread tomorrow.

Congratulations to Mr Nuttyp on the new job. Mr VP has been out of work on a few occasions and I know what a worry it is.