OS Wed 5th Dec 07

SnowyOwl_2

Morning everyone

Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wed 5th Dec 07. 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.


I can't believe it, my teeth are still on edge after yesterday's scrape-athon at the dentist's. What a sensitive little flower I must be:rotfl::rotfl:

The vet yesterday gave me some liquid antibiotic to give to my little Mitzi as giving tablets to her is a challenge. The liquid stuff sounded good in theory - got it home, had a sniff, and it is lemon flavoured. Cats hate and despise citrusy type smells/flavours. It made her retch. So maybe I will have to sacrifice the skin on my hands and arms and get her some tablets after all.

MeanMarie - oh dear, your poor friend. Sounds like she is comfort eating rather than eating to stave off hunger. And as for her finances...she's in a bit of a mess, isn't she? She's lucky to have you as a friend though it must be torture to witness someone play with the self-destruct button. I hope she catches on soon that she needs to exercise a bit of self-discipline to get through this phase of her life.

Big hugs to AussieLass. How are ya now Aussie? You were feeling a bit rough when you posted in yesterday's daily.

Haribo, hope you got back to sleep.

VickyA, I am appalled by your school's behaviour towards you! Push to have all false allegations formally retracted. It's not exactly what you need, but I know you will fight your corner. Good luck with it.

Elona, congratulations to your daugher for her graduation. Clever lady your DD!

I remember that some people mentioned that the site was v.slow yesterday. I think that is because Martin's email goes out on a Tuesday and it goes via the site because that's where people registered for it. Due to thousands and thousands and thousands of subscribers it makes the site v.slow. Well...that's what I think...I have been wrong before!

Sorry, can't think of anything else, have a fabulous Weepsday all.

Snowy

N9eav

Morning... I am off to work soon... Looks to be a fairly busy day. But we are coming up to party time, so shaping up very well.
Office party on Thursday, then a wedding thing on Friday, Sat and Sunday are booked too, so lots going on.
I am trying to buy a camera for my holiday and having difficulty deciding whcih one and then which retailer... it's a nightmare...

Hope everyone has a nice day... I have not much to say

Hardup_Hester

Morning all
another bad night here, the lodger was quiet, but hubby couldn't sleep, so had his light on reading, ah well.
The lodger had a terrible day at school, the kids behaviour was terrible & she has no idea how to cope, she was very upset yesterday evening, but someone phoned & took her out for a couple of hours, so hopefully she'll feel better today. Unfortunately the lack of flexibility in her attitude makes her life extremly difficult. People do suggest strategies for her to try with the children, but she is not prepared to try any of them yet as she is still convinced that the her way is the best.
Another wet day here today, but at least it's mild.
Now I have my shopping I shall work my way through the recipes in the 'How to feed your family etc book'
Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester

mrs_mix

Morning everyone:hello::hello::hello:
:hello: Aussie :hello: Shez
I had a bad night to so I'm feeling very sluggish at the mo
I have to get the children up for school soon and it sounds very wet and windy outside so they are not going to be impressed about going
I will need to pop to the shops for some fresh stuff and if I feel like it when I get back I might make a start on the mince pies
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: to all
have a nice day
pam xx

AussieLass

Goodmorning everyone,

I"m feeling much better thanks Snowy. :A I had a big glug of apple cider vinegar. Nearly ripped my throat out but my cure all for everything. Cleaned the upstairs windows this morning. DGS & XDIL came to visit earlier on. Wrote out all my Christmas cards so I will pass them on to DD to post tomorrow. I'm just about to head off in the kitchen to prepare tea. Been raining here this arv. No need to water the veggie garden for DH seeing as he's working late.

MrsMix :santa2:
Snowy A sensitive little flower hey. Mmmmm If you say so.
HH I actually feel sorry for your lodger at times. I know she's mad as a cut snake but it must be awful for her at school. I know what kids are like. :rolleyes:

Well I better get myself in the kitchen. The eggplant would have sweated by now. Hope you all have a lovely day. Byeeeeeeeee

charlies_mum

Morning :wave:

Mrs-Mix, sorry you're not feeling too good, maybe a few of your mince pies with a cup of tea will perk you up

Pouring with rain here, anyone want to volunteer to take my dog for a walk
Work today, so some steak puddings for DH which I will put in the steamer for half an hour while we take the dog out (again) and I will have left over chilli from last night.

Hope everyone is OK, have a good day x

Shez

Morning everyone:D

sorry havent posted for a couple of days, DH was on the comp all day on monday with work stuff and yesterday was DH's birthday (says he 26 again:rolleyes: :rotfl:) so was quite busy as I had people over for dinner we had lovely barbeque ribs, jackets, corn etc

Monday I met a friend at Covent Garden - they really have done it up lovely!!! beautiful white theme with sparkly lights, looks a real winter wonderland! and supposidly much better than Oxford St's attempt this year so I'm told? may go back and take some pictures!

Went to costco's but disaster...no coffee/brioche man out!:eek: suppose its finished for xmas to make way for the perfume lady's counter! Got my pork and Aberdeen Angus beef for xmas, so another job done!

Today I'd better get back to the gym and then tackle the washing, as its raining it will probably be in batches of wash & tumble dry - i have an all-in-one WM/TD as I dont have room for a separate TD!:o

Snowy - I went to dentist monday for check up, got away with a nice clean up!:D I shall have to catch up with whats happening with Mitzi and i will reply to your pm!
elona - I see congrats are in order for your DD!:T
Mrsmix - Hi! hows the knee doing?? will you be entering the 100m hurdles in the olympics now??;) You've just reminded me about Mince Pies I'm going to have a go at them!!!:D
aussielass - hope you feel better soonxx about to book my mums flights today for Sydney, Qantas seem the cheapest this year, although she usually likes going Cathay Pacific, she's going feb-apr - wish I was going!!!!
hester - I really must catch up with your blog later too!!!

I must go get everyone ready, but I will come back later and read up what ive missed last 2 days, so apologies.

have a good wednesday everyone!

scuzz

Morning All

Miserable day here. I'm not in a good mood either. Got in to find emails from the boss expecting me to sort out loads of things which aren't my job in his absence. And other cr*ppy emails from people who's heads are exceeding the size of the door frames.:mad:

Ordered lots of freebies and vouchers which will hopefully arrive soon.

Dropped the cheque at the solicitors yesterday for the searches to be started on the flat and found a Christmas present for my friend's little one.

Hope everyone's ok

mrs_mix

Shez
knee is doind ok can now walk without crutches and drive again it's some lovely colours though going half way down my shin pain ok a bit achey sometimes and numb in places and no I won't be doing 100 meter hurdles they would think an earthquake was happening if I did that
pam xx

jannyannie

Morning all

Didn't manage to get back on the thread yesterday, hugs to all who are poorly and fed-up.

SNOWY teeth are like that, hopefully they'll settle down soon.

AUSSIE Your bus driver sounds like a right pratt, there really is no reason for people to be so rude :mad: .

Hopefully DS is going back to school today. Slept really well last night so he must be on the mend. OH came home yesterday with man-flu and kept me awake most of the night.

Off to bed later as I'm on nights. Think I might roast a chicken for tea. Have a good day:A xxxx

Essex-girl_2

Morning All

Shez - found Oxford Streets decs extremley lacking - you cant spot a Santa anywhere either - seems very sad to me. Thats why I think I like the Coke Xmas ads on telly - they have the lovely traditional santa on there.

B Gas man went very late yesterday. He thought he had sorted it but said will ring today coz if its still leaking then he will need to put in a complete new heat exchange unit - guess what - half hour after he left it started leaking again. Will speak to him later hopefully will be able to get the part for friday. This boiler is only 3 years old but he did say that condenser boilers are very troublesome. Oh well have saved myself loads of money being on their Homeplan and at the moment do have heating we can control.

DS at home today not well. DD not 100% either but have persuaded her to go to school - they have a medical room if she feels unwell whilst there - she has had a lot of time off recently. Both schools have got lots of teachers and kids off sick at the moment.

Hopefully he will lie around today as I need to do horrible filing job in my office. After that really need to do some ironing - have ignored it as been getting on with paperwork and it is a jinormous (sp) pile now.

Waiting to hear what time DS' footie match will be Sunday as we really want to go and see the Golden Compass - hopefully will find out tonight so we can get it booked.

Had takeaway last night so chilli and rice for dinner tonight.

Have a great day.
x