The Garden Fence - help and support in tough times

Hard_Up_Hester

I cleared out most of my clothes a few years ago Holly's nan, and then did hubby's, he's not noticed anything missing so far.

I got up and did my housework at 5am whilst it was still cool and then went back to bed at 7 until 8.

I have the 2 year old twins visiting tomorrow so I won't get much done then but it should be fun.

DD1 came over yesterday and we had a good natter and made loads of plans.

My only plan for today though is to drink loads of water.

Tipsntreats

Hi tunathe cat,
It really is very easy to do your own murals. Sorry, you live too far away from me, otherwise I would help you. I used emulsion as a base, then I used acrylics for the rest. The murals on my shed have lasted 10 years, Murals on brick don't last as long. Find a picture or drawing of what you want and copy. I love your ideas, see you are on your way. Use the cheap bottles of craft acrylic, NOT the artist dear ones. Large areas like sand for your beach hut idea, use the match pots in emulsion. TT X

burtha

Trying to drum up some energy to go and do a shift behind the bar .... 2 30 start .....
Children feed ,kitchen clean, 2 lots of washing done and tea in the slow cooker for when dh back from work at 5 ish .....

Its a bit grey and wet here , good for the garden

Painted a big glass window in a shed about 20 years ago ,in our old house .... drove past a couple of years ago and it was still there ... still looked ok

Anyway must go ..... will be lining up the bar soon ..any requests?

Tipsntreats

Hi again all. I have just started a new thread, as apart from the crumpets, cakes and scones ( What about waffles? Smothered in fresh cream and strawberries), I need some help. The thread is titled What's that noise??? Take a look, and join if you can help me.
TT

nursemaggie

Well now I know why DS said a woman came in and bought 72 match pots. He said it took forever to put them through the till.

I have a NEXT. DS came home from work last night he has been given two weeks notice. Business has been really bad for the last month and they are getting rid of everyone on a short term contract. Most of the other staff that have not been there for years are on 10 and 20 hour contracts and they are all cut back to their contract hours. He has bee complaining it is quiet for the past month.

Tipsntreats

Oh, my nursemaggie, the NEXT alerts me every time! My hubby had his teaching hours cut, cut again, then cut altogether. I foolishly said it was his age (60yrs last month). Give hubby a big hug, tell him that on a positive note, there are so many things you need him to do now. Keep him busy. As one door closes, another door opens. XXX from TT

monnagran

So sorry nursemaggie. He has worked his socks off to make a success of that job and this seems so unfair. I hope they will give him a glowing reference that will help with finding something else. Give him a pat on the back and a "well done," from me and all my best wishes for the future.

Islandmaid

Nursemaggie - give you're son a hug from me, it sounds like he enoyed his job - I hope something better and more secure comes up soon for him, as MONNA said I hope he gets a glowing reference. X

burtha

Now good news nursemaggie, hopefully his cv will look better due to experience and a glowing reference to help find another job. Fingers crossed

Nobody In the bar at the moment ....coffee time
Very quiet today , but there is lots on in the northeast today ...hey ho
Hopefully tonight act may bring a few in

ivyleaf

nursemaggie I am so very sorry to hear your news I do hope that as monnagran says he'll get a glowing reference (he blooming well ought to with how hard he's worked for them!) and that that will help him find a new job quickly, and that it will be a more interesting job too! ((HUGS))

burtha midear, if you're still behind the bar, mine's a large G & T please, after hearing nursemaggie's news! I hope you're feeling better this evening x