Old Style Diary Archive - JUL 05

henhog

Hello all,
Mixed day today, can't complain too much because just broken up for seven lovely weeks of holiday, hooray, but came home and read First Born's report and it was not good. Infact, in maths it was terrible. The only thing that made us laugh was we tried to work out if he had come bottom of the class in maths or joint bottom of the class, and we couldn't convert the percentages into real numbers without quite a few attempts, so now we know where he gets it from! :rotfl: We are both teachers, and we really do want him to do well, so it was a disappointment but in the bigger scheme of things, it doesn't matter really.
One other thing, when I first read the acronyms on this board, the only thing I could think of for LOL was Leg of Lamb!
Enjoy Big Brother everyone. Every week I make my predictions and every week i get it wrong, so this week I say, Bye Bye Orlaith.
Enjoy your evenings.

ancasta_2

Is kinga the minga still in it? i *hate* BB

BWZN93

ancasta wrote:

Is kinga the minga still in it? i *hate* BB

No - she didnt even make it into the house!! For those who dont know _ Vanessa got the boot in a fabulously evil eviction, many tears were shed. Ooohhh, I love it! At least one of the evil gossip queens got the boot anyway, it pleased me immensley.

Orlaith or Makosi next I think!

Jo xx

Ticklemouse

Morning everyone :wave:

Oooh, I felt really OS this morning. Just woken up to the smell of freshly cooked bread - first time I've used the timer on the new breadmaker. I'm drinking my green tea before brekkie - I'll let you know if I lose any weight However, lots of food/wine will be consumed today and tomorrow as guests arrive later. :whistle:

Need to do Tesco run soon and finish sorting laundry/put more on. Other than that, I've instructed Mr TM that HE WILL do all the vacuuming, including moving furniture and getting attachment out to do the stairs properly Well, I was up till nearly midnight, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens and dusting and tidying, whilst he was drinking wine and surfing.

Slowcooker will be going on later for huge joint of beef. Need to decide what to have for starters yet and I'd better iron the tablecloth - wipe down placcy ones may be great for kids, but don't have the same impact when entertaining childless friends.:)

Have a good day everyone

TM

Pink.

Good morning Tickle mouse.

Today so far: Couldn't sleep, so I've put a wash on and spent some time on mse.

Yesterday, (after reading many OS success stories) I bought some seeds. So later today, with help from ds2 (aged 5) we are planning on attempting growing some of our own salad stuff. Wish us luck.

Pink

Pooky

Morning all - Isn't it typical - the one morning we could have a lie in and we're both wide awake at 6am!!

Was up late last night with DD1 who decided that she's not over her tummy bug yet (more washing!!!) and DD2 has just asked for a bucket as she's not feeling well either -- oh joy! DH has just nipped out to pick up the Harry Potter book for DD1 and she can hopefully spend a nice easy day in bed reading.

We were supposed to be going to a wedding reception this afternoon but no way on earth can we go now - again just typical seeing as we all got nice new outfits.....but never mind - at least I was good and made sure that all the new stuff can be worn for other things too (an ankle length chocolate brown skirt for me - nice and smart and this seasons colours - but can be worn with boots for the winter, the kids outfits will double up as xmas party dresses too).

I think today will just be a bit of a non OS - non anything day - got to get them better. Off to see a new house tomorrow - it's on a shared ownership deal and we've been waiting ages for something to come up in the right area - looks exactly what we've been after so fingers crossed!

Have a good one all

JAMIEDODGER

hi all,

will be having a relatively OS day today...washing all done and on the line and it should dry quickly as its a beautiful day. going to have a store cupboard challenge week this week as i would like to see my PMS building up a bit more....its going towards my fencing in the garden. im partitioning the garden so i can have a greenhouse!!! so im going to go to the fruit and veg shop today stock up on those few things and try and stay away from the shops starting tomorrow for one week!!

have flapjacks and cookies to make later...last night i made 2 lasagnes. one for the freezer and one for last nights dinner and tonights dinner (kids refuse to eat it!!! but its my FAVOURITE!)

loaf to make at tea time..so ready by ten ish cool and cover and its there for breakfast tomorrow morning. if i get time i might make a fruit loaf too, kids love that for tea on sunday evenings.

DS2 has a party to go to this afternoon, so prezzie already wrapped and ready to go.

on a chrissy note.....i have worked out i have bought everyones prezzies except the kids so far and my BF. so all good there!!! (they have all been bought with boots points or sale or other money saving deal!)

hope everyone has a good weekend!!!!

jamie

Pink.

Sorry to hear you and yours arent feeling well pooky. Good luck with the house tomorrow.....I hope it's what you want.

gigglebox

:hello: Morning everyone :hello:

Well my Harry Potter book arrived this morning. I say mine because ds has never read any of them, he prefers watching the films. I have (and read) them all they're brilliant!!!

I have washing in, which sounds like it's now on it's last spin, so will get that hung out in a mo. I have the housework to do, before that must put a loaf going in the bread maker. Later i have chocolate chip cookies to make. Ds has a friend coming today who loves my cookies, so i always make sure i have a batch of freshly bake ones for when he comes.

Pooky

Yesterday, (after reading many OS success stories) I bought some seeds. So later today, with help from ds2 (aged 5) we are planning on attempting growing some of our own salad stuff. Wish us luck

I grew salad stuff for the first time this year with great success, 3 different lettuces, wild rocket, radishes (well the radishes would have been better if a mole hadn't decided to put he's run under them! :mad: ) It quite easy really so good luck and enjoy the results.

Have a good weekend all........

sarahmelita

My first post in Old Style days! :j Today I'm going to make some chickpea goo - sounds horrible, but it's a gorgeous spicy dip with turmeric, cumin and cayenne pepper (let me know if you'd like the recipe and I'll post it.) Also going to finally have a go at making tortillas and some everyday biscuits. Think the rest of the day will be taken up reading the new Harry Potter - it's sitting on the table begging to be read!