Old Style Diary Archive - OCT 05

sallypurple

Been stuck at home all day with 4 kids (2 age 10, 7 and 2),its been better that I expected though. I bribed them all into helping with the housework We tidied the bedrooms, sorted all their clothes, have had them do the dishes, WM on, BM on and hoover the sitting room. Their reward? HM playdough! We used 2 tsps of coffee to colour and scent it and they have been playing with it for 2 hours!

I've made tea while they are playing and am having half an hour in peace.
Then all I've got to do is clean the kitchen before OH comes in. I love half term!

Yorkielass

Haven't had a chance to post today as I went to aqua aerobics this morning and then was supposed to do a campus today at the university today at 12 but the people I work for had left a message on my mobile while I was in the swimming pool asking me to come in straight away - well only got there a little bit earlier but ended up doing 3 hours work this afternoon, just proof reading, sending out prospectuses, phone calls etc etc. much needed money and as I'm doing a tour every day this week hope they'll need me so do a bit more work

However it means I haven't done the washing up, washing or phone calls I'd planned to do this afternoon and have just come and flopped with my laptop

Dinner is fish bits and waffles and peas I think.

Other thing I'd planned to do today was look into ebay selling - really trying to decide if it's worth taking the plunge.

Hope you're all having a good day :wave:

skylight

The kids are back - and don't I know it!

WM going 12 to the dozen, arguing, shouting (It wasn't me!).
Fireworks going mental (and its raining!!) - which means the dog is going balistic!

And I can't find the paracetamol!

We are having the HM burgers for tea, with HM spicy wedges. And doing a french loaf in the BM tonight.

My BM's okay - its really nice, but not a fluffy as I was expecting it to be. French bread is supposed to be lighter, so giving that a go.

And my Jam from them BM has still not set. The recipe says it will be soft set - buts is not supposed to lollop about in the container is it???? I don't think I chopped up the strawberry pieces small enough.

Hope everyone had a nice day

sallypurple

Quote from Charlotte664 "And my Jam from them BM has still not set. The recipe says it will be soft set - buts is not supposed to lollop about in the container is it???? I don't think I chopped up the strawberry pieces small enough."

I haven't been brave enough to try Jam in my BM yet. Pretend it's meant to be like that and pour it over ice-cream or sponge cake for pudding!

skylight

Thanks Sally! I might do that!!!!

Off to find a sponge recipie!

skylight

Advice needed - Found this recipe and it says FLOUR

Dumb question - what type? Self raising, plain etc?????? Should it always be self raising methinks?

squeaky

Self raising

sallypurple

Hi Charlotte, Glad to help. If it doesn't specify I always use SR flour. Hope its as yummy as it sounds.

Queenie

:hello:

Gooooooood Moooorrrrning

Another late/early start ... depending on your point of view/time zone

Would love to be in bed and slumbering .. yet as the old adage goes ... "a woman's work is never done"

BM - on

WM - on

Ceiling - down

SC - primed

Ironing - done

1 bedroom - completely cleared and delightfully shining

1 Queenie pooped but (thanx to others on MSE ) very much happier

Goodnight, Godbless.

PS: Enjoy a Thrifty Tuesday















PS: (yes, I am *very* well aware that there is a sort of contest going on (with the odd one or two ) to be the first to begin the OS thread each day; and that my return has upset a certain few, who now refuse to acknowledge any and all kindness' I may show to them by referring to them in my posts - but, hey, that I've concluded is their problem and *not* mine ) :rotfl:

Queenie

pink fairy - how did DD's first day and night at home work out?

PP - hope you have managed a pain-free, sleep filled night.

Jo - only 4 days to go until you can sand your table

brummiebabe - hope your A/L is going well ((hope your broken tooth is sorted soon ))

ticklemouse - hope the decorating is going well; love the sound of the hall "flowing" into the kitchen Wishing you a dream free night

VickyA - how did the wedding dress hunt go? Hope your car passes it's service in a happier mode than the previous one!

brokenwings - hoping you managed to tackle the boxes and spare room (20yrs on ) When I read about your nephew and niece re: home baking, I thought to myself, "What wonderful memories you are giving them!"
They will always remember, with fondness Aunt "brokenwings" baking

nicki - I love the story of Les Miserables!! Your SIL must have felt quite emotional at the end, it being her last as a Junior - she must have been thrilled that you were there (a 5-night on the trot standing ovation is really, really something!)
sorry to read about your jippy tummy (sure it was the cheese and you're not .. er ... well, um :shhh: pregnant? :silenced: forget I said that )

elona - how did your BM fruit cake turn out? (I confess to not being so good at those )

GIRLPOWER - how was the cinema? I want to see that film too, but it doesn't appeal to my menfolk (I'm going to sneak to a matinee when they are back to their usual routines )

As for Car Book Prices ... try this: http://www.carsource.co.uk/used-car-search?ID=M7J5B3J3NJV00C8

moggins - hoping you have slept better ((hug))

ahmilligan - still hoping you will hear some positive news from Orlando

scuzz - delighted your news was GOOD news

Chipps - hope you enjoyed that day of luxury by yourself How wonderful that your DS in involved with painting the church hall!! :T

Pooky - ((hope your sore throat and ear ache are much relieved today))

CQ - ((hugs)) I'm saddened to read the news on your son - hope he improves very, very, soon.

tootles!!! that is AMAZING news on your vouchers!!! :j :j :j :T

Sweet Pea - Oooh, I'm impressed at your headstand/backward roll abilities :eek: :T Hope you enjoyed Nanny Mcphee!

frugglewump - poledancing!!???? :T :T :T WTG!!! Hope you don't come home too bruised this week

henhog - good to see you! *holds out hand to ease henhog back onto the OS wagon* I'm delighted to read that you stole some "me time"
Sounds like you needed it!

TM - your piccy completely threw me! Thank you for letting us all know it is a pitaya Oooh, do tell how it tasted over the ice-cream :drool: (Never had one before )

powie69 - ((((((healing hugs))))))) Hopefully the inhaler will do the trick. Hope you can get something sorted out between your GP and DSA! That sounds like a "buck passing" exercise to me.

sallypurple - your post made me chuckle ... gone are the days when mine were bribable with playdough Great result if they helped with the housework

Yorkielass - enjoy researching Ebay ... apprentice tycoon on OS is very knowledgable in that aspect.

charlotte664 - Hope you solved the problem with your jam (if not, call is fruit syrup and warm it up for pancakes/icecream)



The WM has finally finished; the bathroom has been made 'presentable' and now I'm off to bed.
Take care everyone :wave: