Daily thread for 2nd October 2007

Churchmouse

Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 2nd October. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet up (although check the fence hasn’t just been painted first!) and join us for an OS natter. The more the merrier!

When you make a post, if you feel like giving it a title, that will help others that don’t have the time to read everything skim through the thread quickly but if not it's not a problem, we’re a laid back bunch here so you won’t hear any complaints. Please do not start a new daily thread before you go to bed at night because this often leaves things confusing with two daily threads live at the same time. The idea is that a member would start each new daily thread after they get up in the morning

Some people who chat here like to try to answer everyone. Don’t feel you have to though, a general “hi everyone, hope everyone’s well” type start does just as well.

Does it count that I fell asleep in front of the TV?:rotfl: :rotfl: DH has just woken me and said it's time for bed!!! I have absolutely no idea what happened during *Murphy's Law" but it's on the hard disk so I can rewatch it.
He can wait for me, I wait for him often enough!

I've got a rotten cold so that's my excuse for doing very little!

Pink-winged hope it goes well for DS2 today (((((hugs)))) I don't suppose you'll read this until after the Op. You are allowed to be totally irrational and tearfull and all the rest:D He'll be fine, I'm sure:kisses3:

Hope everyone has a good Tuesday,

CMxx

Ticklemouse

Morning all :wave:

Firstly,

:bdaycake: Happy Birthday to MATH :bdaycake:

Where are ya mate - we've missed your gems of knowledge, your anecdotes and hearing about life in general at Chez MATH (or maybe I haven't read the daily enough lately and have missed them?

Anyway, ((hugs)), happy birthdays and general congrats/commiserations to all as needed.

I've been awake since 2.30 Have a really bad sore throat so have soothed it with large mugs of tea. Mind you - have managed to read more of my book in peace

Yesterday I was merchandising/Mystery shopping all day so didn't do much in the house and tea was a most uninspiring jacket spuds and assorted toppings kind of meal So after I've done the school run I want, nay, need to get down to some cleaning. Need to email some photos of my mystery shopping jobs too but as I've left my camera in my bag downstairs, that can wait too

Other than that, I have got a crochet book out of the library (again) cos I'm determined to finish teh huge scarf I started last year and which ended up being put aside and then forgotten about That's if I can remember all the stitches - and if I can work out which row I was on too!!

Need to ice the fairy cakes tonight - well, DS2 does. So that means the kitchen will need cleaning (again) :rotfl: Had a major baking day on sunday which means I have buns, huge chocolate cakes and 2 parkins as well as HM bread rolls. (The rolls did go in the oven as hedgehogs and mice but my dough was too soft and they merely came out as slightly odd shaped rolls with raisin eyes :rotfl:) And cos I had 2 parkin tins, I doubled the mixture from the time before ..... but it made more than 2 tins worth . Consequently I have loads of cake which spilled over onto the baking tray luckily, which had to be hacked off, which tastes fine but is only fit for putting custard on (ooooh, what an excuse)

Right, my throat needs more tea so I'll love ya and leave ya for now. Hope you all have a good day :T

TM xxx

Edit:

Pink (((hugs))) to you and DS - I'll have to read some previous threads to know exactly what's going on but hope it all goes OK all the same.

anniestar

Morning Churchmouse,Ticklemouse and all who follow. Ben awake since 4.15 and didn't go to bed till 12.40 so am feeling pretty [EMAIL="kn@cker*d"]kn@cker*d[/EMAIL]!! going to bag up my stock shortly and make another batch, bread this morning and then sort out the midden.
pink ((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) Will be thinking of you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATH:bdaycake: :bdaycake: :bdaycake: Have a good day.
CatOwen hope you are ok?
Pen-Pen, Chalky:hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: hi!
Kyle almost there hun, can't believe how quickly its come round:eek: :eek:
AMIEE, Smokey Babe thinking of you both. Hope everything is ok wiht you both.
Right coffee calls, will be back later. Have a good day.

mrs_mix

Morning CM,TM ,Anniestar and all who follow
(((((hugs)))) Hester hope you feel better today
(((((hugs))))) to everyone suffering this horrid cold sore throat hope we all feel better soon
:bdaycake: happy birthday Math have a good one
today I have to pick up dd perscription from the doctors get it filled and drop it at school
I need to sort my weeks pills into the containers in a mo
I have to make the packed lunches soon as well the kids didn't do it last night they started fighting and messing about so I sent them to bed early I might even kick them out of bed early to do it
need to make some phone calls
have a good day all
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: to all
pam xx

Pink thinking about you and your ds today (((((hugs)))))

dlb

Hi everyone.
Pink-I will be thinking of you today ((()))
Happy Birthday Maths, hope to see your fantastic posts again soon.
N9eav-Hope dw enjoyed yesterday?

Up earlier than normal, but need to be as didnt get anything ready for school last night, plans for today, ironing, restocking tuck-shop for footy training tonight, make meat+potatoe pie for tea.

Hope you all have a good day
Donna
xx

comping_cat

:beer: :j HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATH:j :beer:

Hope all goes well today with Master Pink xxx

hilstep2000

Morning All
:bdaycake: MATH! ((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))) to those who need them.
Hope everyone's okay. Haven't been around recently, just too tired!
Got my OT coming today with the grant man to see if I can (AT LAST) get a stair lift installed:eek: Been on the list for two years. (Here's hoping):T
Crap night. Woke at 2.30, didn't go back till about 5. Still Aled Jones has just said on the radio that too much sleep shortens your life:rotfl: So I'll live forever then:j

Have a great day all!

twink

morning all

Happy Birthday Math :j

theres a lovely clear blue and pink sky here, been a chilly night though but supposed to be a sunny day again
kyle, dh and family getting excited now about their holiday, think there is a heatwave just now in orlando so hope its a bit cooler when they go, will do lunch for them before they go on thursday
i have the crab apple juice to make into jam today, at least i found some more jars

hugs pink for today with ds1
hugs jackie and penny-pincher

hugs to all xx

Penny-Pincher!!

:j HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATH:j .....Ive really missed ya hun...please come back soon:D

Hi Guys

I'm really not too good again but wont bore you with all the details. Have the nurse out again this morning, so that will ease the pain a little.

The wedding was fantastic! Everthing was thought of and we didnt have to ask for anything. Wedding was held in an outside terrace and the weather was glorious. It was at Port Lympe Zoo at the Mansion House which overlooks all the gardens and zoo. They had a quartet (sp) playing the whole (about 5 hrs from ceremoney till after the breakfast) and they were great! After ceremony there were pictures:eek: :eek: :eek: strawberries dipped in chcocolate and champagne:D....then an hour safari tour, but dad and OH took kids as it was too bumpy for me and sister was distraught after everything that has happened over the past 2 weeks. We had copious amounts of fresh tea/coffee/cake whilst waiting for them and the bride and groom went off on their 1 hour private photography session:rolleyes: The grounds were truly stunning though and it was all so perfect. When everyone got back, the breakfast was called and we all sat at posh tables...they had taken away my ex BIL place quickly which was a relief. We had our own waitress and everything was silver service! We had 4 glasses each:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: ...and the cutlery...well:rotfl: .....she even placed our napkins in our lap:D Starter was HM Brussels Pate with Brioche and onion chutney and a side green salad, bowls of fresh bread and HM butter too. Main was Roast Organic Chicken Breast (bone in) with all organic sausage, stuffing, roast spuds and seasonal veg. The waitress served us then we could have as much as we wanted. Dessert was a rich vanilla and white chocolate cheesecake with organic cream and fresh fruit. Then at speeches we had a huge cheeseboard and salad on each table. Pink and standard champagne was flowing freely as was red and white wine.....and juice for the kids. The kids were given a big box of art materials to do whilst the speeches went on...excellent idea!

We then went into another room and had tea/coffee and chocolates whilst they set up the room for the evening. Wedding started at 1.30pm and finished at 1am....we left about 10 but was so knackering for me. Then they had the 1st dance and a few other ones, then the disco started....all fab 80's music and some recent, then a hot/cold buffet at 9pm. The wedding cake was devine and we all had our own boxes and a miniature bottle of Moet to take home with us:j :j :j ....we had such a good time.

WM is on, DW will go on after breakfast and toilet scrubbed. My girl helper came yesterday and was brilliant as usual. I dont recall her being here much as I was asleep most of the day.

Hope everyone is ok. Hugs

PP
xx

charlies_mum

Morning :wave:

:bdaycake: Math, where are you ?

Not been out yet, but feeling a bit cool here today - daren't think how cold I will feel when I come back from Florida. Kyle, where are you, have you finished packing yet ? You will have been there a couple of days when we arrive, so could you please sort the sunshine out ready for us

DH has been watching the Amazing Race on Living, and thought it finished last night, but it finishes next week, and we will be on holiday :eek: Does anyone watch it, and if so, will you let me know who wins.

At a bit of a loose end as I can't Ebay, so will crack on with some cleaning and sorting.

Got some chicken out for dinner, but no idea what I'm cooking yet, I might just make something with a ready mix - sorry, but my excuse is I'm trying to empty my cupboard

Hope everyone has a good day, :grouphug: to Pink, hope everything goes OK x

Hi Pen, you nipped in before me, sorry you're not feeling too good, hope you feel better later.

Penelope_Penguin

Good morning everyone! Back to w*** today, and would really rather stay at home to bake and knit :j

I baked 2 batches of rolls (granary and seedy) yesterday. DS decided that he wanted pack-ups, but after 1 day he's fed up taking a lunch box I also made some butter cookies and some choc and almond biscuits.

Went to a completely pointless committee meeting yesterday. I was invited into this group to assist with fundraising / grant applications, but keep being over ruled by people who are talking nonsense :rolleyes: . I'm planning my resignation letter in my head.

After reading the Knitters' thread I got my needles out again last night. I WILL have this jumper finished before summer (though I'm not saying which summer :rotfl: ).

Hi, Catowen, hope your weekend headache is better

Haribo - are you around

Pink and family - best wishes for today

MATH - Hippo Bathday :bdaycake: :beer:

Churchmouse - hope you got more sleep. Are you over the jetlag - took me weeks :eek: :eek:

Hilstep - I heard something similar about sleep last week. The article said that 7 hours was ideal - any more or less was detrimental to health.

Chalky :wave: :hello: :dance:

Edit - PenPin - that wedding sounds fabulous!

Looking forward to this evening - more knitting

Have a great day, Penny. x