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That's brilliant Pq, glad you had a good time. Also an inset day here, but C has to come to work with me, so no time tomorrow. Hope the girls get it done in plenty of time for Tuesday.
Glad your date went well, PQ, it might feel even easier to email with him now that you have actually met in person. That's nice to have an Inset day tomorrow.
Good luck with the squirrel issue, Hazeleyes.
Hope everyone is Ok, signing off now for hols, will miss you all but it will also be good to have a few lie-ins and see various friends, and Mary will be here with you.
Am cooking sausages for tea and getting ready to tell youngest about my plans for the week, heh heh
Byeeeeeeeee, have fun.
A bit late, but enjoy your time off Louise.
I'm glad you enjoyed your walk pq :-)
I'm sorry the squirrels are back hazeleyes. There are rats on our estate - and a lot. I've seen two here and put poison down (bought one of those box things in case pets get to it, but not leaving the dog out). One neighbour had 15 dancing around the bottom of his garden and another has some in her attic!!!!!!!!!
They're building a new special needs school near by, and I think they've been sent scurrying this way. I thought at first it was just our part of the estate as it backs onto fields, but its worse, it seems in the middle.
Yuck what ever.
I got the year end done yesterday - well to the point of "submit" as I'd be happier for someone to look at it first. I got a load of health and safety stuff assembled too for employees an for all the vans. I'm sure the boss will think that it took all of 10 minutes and not the 10 hours I've been in over the weekend.
I feel quite free now!!
I hope that those who are back at school today have an at least ok day. I'll be thinking of you.
Youngest is off here as he's been not too well during the night again.
Well done sparkling for getting the end of year stuff finished, is the resignation letter burning a hole in your pocket yet?
The sun is shining here, think I might get my running shoes out.
Morning all,
Sounds like there has been plenty going on at the weekend for a lot of you...pleased to hear your date went well pq and good to learn that I'm not the only one who never seems to get a day off from stroppy children, hazeleyes! A has an inset day today too, but is with with her dad as she is at her tennis lesson tonight (which he takes her too and from). I'm going to be 'luscious' for a few hours shortly and earn (some of) the monies necessary to pay our council tax. Safe to say, ours has gone up too 
Glad you're feeling 'free' sparkling...although vermin of any nature is not pleasant. We have rats who live at the back of the 'luscious' premises - its an old building near a river - and one has been spotted that is so big we've nicknamed it 'the griffin'. Better to laugh than to cry...Good luck with the council, hazeleyes. I hope they can find out where the squirrels have been getting in & board up the hole/s for you.
Our picnic was a success - it took place outside after all (the rain didn't arrive until 4pm on Saturday for us). Always a pleasure to spend time with that particular family of friends. The home made cookies were a hit as usual, but I was more impressed with my rendition of Paul 'Silver Fox' Hollywood's bloomer, which I made into roasted veg and mozzarella sandwiches. Very, very good, if I do say so myself 
Right, I will pootle off for now but as Louise said, I'll be about whilst she is gadding around the country this week. Hope everybody elses's Monday looks as promising as it does here - that round glowing thing is hovering about outside, I keep catching glimpses of it through the clouds...
See you all soon x
I'm glad you enjoyed the picnic Mary. Hope being luscious goes well!
pq, that letter is very much burning a hole in my purse - yes it is folded up ready to be handed over!
Youngest is throwing up so I didn't get to see my Aunt. We've re-arranged for next week. I've got some washing done, cleaned worktops and hooverd.
I'm now being lazy! I think after 6 days of work, I can have an afternoon off.
I need to be sorting out my crafty stuff as I have a plan which I'm trying to get 17 year old to take an interest in.
He had great time at the party on Saturday, and had such a lovely hug off the girl whose party it was. I'm hoping that it will help him settle back into his course. It probably won't!!
Hey 'luscious' mary, glad the picnic was a success, and it stayed dry for you all.
Sparkling, well done, or should I say you naughty woman for putting those hours in at the weekend?? Will ponder on that one! Great that you've got things sorted though.
How are you Pg?
Well today at work, I was told that there might not be a job at the end of July. Was even said, if I see another job advertised, to go for it! Won't write too much about it on here, but I am really upset, worried etc. Spoke to boss, who wasn't much help to be honest. Anyhow, back to normal tomorrow, so getting things sorted in here, and an early night for us is on the cards.
Hope everyone is okay, and has a good week.
Oh dear hazeleyes, I'm sorry to hear about your job....maybe this is your opportunity to get away from the 'woman'......trying to put a positive spin on it for you 
Hi Mary, good to have you back. The picnic sounded fun.
I went for a run this morning and took H with me, she did really well and is keen to go out again, so maybe I've found myself a new running partner?
Back to work/school tomorrow so bag sorting etc going on here.
Hi everyone (waves frantically) did you notice how I brought the warmth back from Italy with me?
pq, c'mon tell us.....how did the date go?
hazeleyes, I love it that your squirrels have names! Good idea to get the branches cut, hopefully the council will come out and do it for free, if not get onto your landlord.
sparklinglime, I hope the sun is shining for you up there 
Look forward to catching with everyone's news. 
Hi Anna - just so you know, the sun had made an appearance before you came back Hope you had a good break. How's your daughter? I imagine it was great to see her.
We haven't really heard too much about that date, pq...A got into running last year, bu her interest waned. I hope H keeps it up, it's good to have company when you're running (and equally good to find something both you and she enjoy!)
Oh hazeleyes, I'm sorry about the job. Try not to get too anxious - you have a few months notice and I'm sure you'll ge a glowing reference. Think of it as a new opportunity rather than a door closing?
Has youngest made a full recovery now, sparkling? and how did your 'plan' work out?
A was back to school today; she had a good day, but was disappointed as her singing lessons (organised by her dad) have suddenly stopped . I knew I'd bought her that Sgt. Pepper t-shirt for a reason...
Hope everyone else has got through Tuesday ok.
What do you want to know????? we went for a walk through the forest and park, stopped off at a pub for a drink and then I went home. We chatted constantly, four hours passed very quickly, he's very easy to talk to, but he didn't make my knees wobble!! Anyway we're planning on meeting again so who knows how it will pan out. Always happy to make a new firend if nothing else.
We had a bit of 'i don't want to school itis' in our house this morning, but we managed to get over it.
its a lovely evening here, got the patio doors open and sitting in the kitchen, even turned the heating off!!!!
I'm going out with some frineds from work tonight which I'm looking forward to.
Still a cool breeze here, so not much chance of a window being open, never mind a door.
I hope you had good time Anna.
Youngest recovered quickly, thank you. I do feel a bit guilty about listening to him running backwards and forwards to the bathroom and grinning... I probably deserve it if I do get it!
I do hope school was ok for everyone today.
I'm ready for bed!
Glad to hear he's better, sparkling - though shame on you! Yes, too cool a breeze here to have doors/windows open, but it's lovely to look out and see blue sky.
Wasn't meaning to give you a hard time pq - just being nosy. Shame he didn't make your stomach do backflips, but as you say you can never have too many friends. Hope you have a great evening with your work chums.
Good evening lovelies.
Looby reporting from the house of vomit! Got J back from his dads and he decided to bring a sickness bug with him, which he then managed to pass onto me. Thank heaven for leather sofa and wooden floors. Both of us finally over it now and I've nearly caught up with all the washing it created!
Off to catch up with everyone's news x
Oh Looby, not you & yours as well! It really has been doing the rounds.
Glad you've almost caught up with yourself and nice to 'see' you.
Poor you looby! Glad you're recovering though.
It's blowing a gale here. We've not taken the recycling boxes to the top of the estate as they'd only blow away.
It's funny how hearing from my sister can send me plummeting. My fault for emailing her to say hello!!
Oh dear sparkling I take it yours is a difficult relationship. I hope it doesn't colour your whole day.
It is very overcast here this morning - a miserable looking day. I've got to get out and about later, so I hope it cheers up a bit.
Hope everyone has a good Wednesday. Only two days until the weekend once it's over and done with x
Hi everyone. Welcome back Anna. Hope you had a fab time, and caught up with your daughter's news. How is she doing? How are you doing, now you've got more time away from her?
Looby, sorry you and J have been poorly. Glad you're both over it now.
Pq, that's a shame that your knees didn't wobble, wonder if his did, hehe. Like you say though, great to have another friend if nothing else. Hope you enjoyed your evening last night.
Mary, that's a shame that your daughters singing have stopped. Poor little thing.
Sparkling, glad youngest is okay now. I think you're horrid grinning at his tooing and froing. Hang your head in shame in my girl hehe.
I'm not worrying about the job, well I am, but I'm now thinking what will be (aren't I being brave) I'm more concerned about trying for another job, without holidays. Very difficult, when on own isn't it? Anyhow, no point getting stressed just yet. I worked with this particular woman this morning, and it was great. Yep, you've read right, it was really nice, and I totally enjoyed it. One day at a time sweet Jesus lol.
Hi to everyone else. Wonder what Louise is up too? Hope she's downing spirits rather than posh coffees right now!
Anna, my landlord is the council, and they won't entertain cutting the branches. Tried that last year, they don't do anything for free anymore it seems. Ho Hum, as Sparkling says.
Hi everyone, I missed a whole load of posts here yesterday morning, so I shall start again!
I'm back after having a super time, it was lovely to see my daughter, she seemed confident and at times in her element, although typical teen, she also expected me to pay for everything, take her places and generally come up with all the ideas, but it was great to be the 'two of us' again 
So another 6 weeks for her and then she has booked festivals, holidays and all sorts of other things. I needed to remind her that at some point she needs to get a job, but she told me she is surfing the net and applying for jobs all the time!
hazeleyes, well done for keeping your chin up about your job, as one door closes another one opens, you have some good experience and I am sure good references. I certainly do know the worry of finding a job that fits in with childcare, but you will find something that suits you both, I am sure.
Louse drinking spirits!! No way, she will be sipping tea out of a china cup with her pinky pointing to the sky!
What have the council said then? How much do they want to charge you?
sparklinglime, did you manage to get hold of anyone from the RAF? It would be interesting for them to 'have a chat' I'm sure. Do you still have the letter of resignation in your bag? Sounds like you have been getting out and about a bit more this last week - posh hot chocolate you lucky thing And you played Boggle!! I love that game! I think I am going to have to look for it in our local charity shops, its fab!
pq, I am sorry for the spanish inquisition with regards to your date, I had missed a page and hadn't seen that you went for a walk at a NT park. Do not worry about the wobbly knee thing. Personally I think they need to grow on you a bit to have a strong relationship, other than wham bang thank you ma'am!! How have the emails been going since?
Hopeful I am sorry to read that you didn't have a positive experience of our Money expert, we usually have such good feedback. I hope you are well and your last essay is writing itself!
kiera, I am sorry to read that the doctors couldn't pinpoint the problem with your sons scan, so he has to go for another one, poor lad, does he get a treat from mum after a visit to the hospital? A hot chocolate, just the two of you? Big pat on the back for you - your daughter is dry - well done!
Looby, sorry to hear that L came home full of sickness and then you got it too 
, however it sounds as though you are both back on form, great to see you here again!
I hope everyone has a lovely Weds evening, its cold and grey here - take me back to Italy any day
Wow Anna thats a great round up!
I was happy to share the gos about my date, I just didn't want to bore you all with too much detail. We are still emailing and have a 'phone date' later so lets see.
My day at work started well but ended on a bit of a downer...its looks like they might be trying to change the terms of my job....talking about management of change processes etc...I've been down this road before a while ago and nothing changed so the same may happen this time...but it still makes me feel unsettled ....but as hazeleyes said...what will be will be!!
Hi pq, I think as Louise says a good standing point, is to not expect too much. There was a part of me when you said 'phone date' going oooooohhhh! But actually something that grows steadily is far better.
Saw this today and love it........
We need to teach our daughters know the difference between:
A man who flatters her
and a man who complements her
A man who spends money on her
and a man who invests in her
A man who views her as property
and a man who views her properly
A man who lusts after her
and a man who loves her
A man who believes he’s a gift to women
and a man who believes she is a gift to him
And then we need to teach our sons to be that kind of man
Sorry to hear about the changes that may be upcoming at work, it is bound to feel unsettling, but I do like your attitude - Whatever will be will be!
I hope everyone has some divine weather and is able to be out and about enjoying it?
Imagining Louise now with her pinky finger in the air (love it) Blimey, she wouldn't be happy here then with a mug, and not cup and saucer (mental note to myself to buy some) Louise, you hold your pinky finger as high as you like
Anna, I loved that about the daughters, and am definately teaching C this lessons
Pq, enjoy your phone 'date', hope the girls are okay.
How's things Sparkling? Hope you haven't caught the dreaded bug from your youngest!
Luscious Mary, how are you and daughter doing?
Yeah, it's Friday tomorrow, hope the sunshine stays, though we did have a real big downpour earlier, and the winds are pretty strong too.
Everyone enjoy your evening. Are you sweating it tonight Anna?
Had a rubbish day....... Had a complication with a procedure I do and had to ask for help to sort it out, no one was harmed and I didn't do anything wrong but its really knocked my confidence. So having a bit of a downer on myself, feeling a bit inadequate 
.
Oh I'm sorry to hear that pq None of us are infallible though, and it is ok to ask for help if we're stuck (it's taken me a long time to be able to say that and mean it!). Please don't be too hard on yourself & remember, tomorrow is another day (and thankfully that day is Friday ).
It has been really windy here for the past 36 hours. So much for spring having sprung. Huh.
We are good; thanks for asking hazeleyes. Busy being luscious tomorrow, then A has a birthday party on Saturday, which she's really looking forward to.
Hope everyone is well and having a good evening x
Loafds of hugs pq. xx
I've just written a letter offering £1 for a £105,000 site... Council are selling it and the Council are the ones who are going to knock out Scout hut down rendering us homeless...
I've been told miracles do happen, not that I've ever noticed one in all of my 50 years....
Oh sparkling Will keep my fingers crossed for you x
Morning all,
I was telling my friend yesterday about my rubish day and she called me 'miss independent'. Sometimes I find it hard to ask for help as I think people will think I can't cope, I've got better at it but occasionally the feelings of 'not being good enough' creep in....so I've given myself a talking to, and will start today with my happy head on .
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you sparkling,you never know.....
I liked the poem Anna.
Morning everyone,
pq, I am exactly the same if I'm not very firm with myself. I know that asking for help does not mean I'm stupid or incapable (I tell A the same thing often enough), but when you have become self sufficient and those archaic messages start telling you how useless you are...it's hard, isn't?
It seems from last night's events, or lack of spin cycle and flashing lights, that my washing machine is on its last legs Not really what I need as I'm going away for a few days next week. And there's A's school uniform as well. I have managed to get it going again after a fashion this morning, so I'm hoping (more crossing of fingers) it will struggle on for a few more days.
It's a very grey looking Friday morning here. Hope all of you have an easy day of it and I shall 'see' you over the weekend x
Oh no Mary, I do hope you get the washing machine fixed. Of all the things.....
Pq, I also find it hard to ask for help, so can understand what you're saying. In the hols, I was struggling with C's attitude and behaviour. I ended up ringing my brother (we only see him once a year, and he lives less than 15 mins away) I was crying out for help. Hope you're okay. x
Sparkling, my fingers are crossed for you. x
Am okish here, won't post tonight on me, but wishing you all a good weekend, and hopefully good weather.
Happy Saturday all!
I have to say my weekend has started badly; the washing machine has properly died and I ended up with a flooded kitchen to deal with first thing this morning (before I'd even had a coffee - not a good combination!) A is excited about her party later on, so I'm having to manage a bouncy 9 year old whilst facing a load of acrylics to ring out & attempt to dry. Deep breaths...
'Am okish' doesn't sound all that good to me,hazeleyes. I hope you have woken up feeling a bit brighter this morning.
On the plus side, the sun is shining brightly here today. I hope it's the same for all of you.
Will be 'back' later to see how everyone is doing.
Mary x
It's not been the best of weeks here. I broke down at work yesterday too, after a demanding email. Boss is going to have a meeting with that company now after it...
Scout stuff this morning and this evening. I have no enthusiasm, but I'm sure this morning out in the sunshine will help.
Mary, I'm so sorry your washing machine has conked out. I really am. I hope A enjoys the party and hope you have some good company.
Hazeleyes, loads and loads of hugs, and for pq too.
Take care every one
How did the party go Mary? Hope A had a great time? Any news on the washing machine?
Sparkling, let us know how you are. The sun has been lovely, so hope it cheered you up. x
Pq, how are you?
Cut the grass, then over to neighbours to cut theirs. So worried about her, and so upsetting. Didn't do any cleaning in here (good for me) C and I have had lots of laughs, which is great as we haven't had those in a while. Weather is gorgeous, hope it's the same tomorrow.
Have a good weekend all. xx
The party was good thanks, hazeleyes - really perked me up & A had loads of fun. Take away for tea (simply couldn't be bothered when we got back!) so minimal washing up tonight
The washing machine is terminal, I'm afraid. It is relatively geriatric so getting a new one was on the cards - it's just happened sooner rather than later. Thanks for asking - you too sparkling. I hope a day scouting in the sun has improved things for you.
How has everybody else spent their Saturday? x
Morning everyone. The weather is beautiful again. Yeahhh, could this be Summer?
Mary, glad you and A had a brilliant time. Wahsing machine is terminal eh? Sorry to hear that. It's not something you can do without either is it? When mine went, a few years ago, I had to wash by hand for a while, and loathed it. Luckily my neighbour lent me the money (god bless her)
Bad sleep last night (perhaps it was the heat!) Sleeping tablet at the ready for tonight.
Hope you all have a lovely Sunday.
Weather has certainly changed again. In fact, I even put the heating on for a while, and needed a bath to warm myself up. Have been up a ladder, cutting branches down, and now I'm in agony, from neck to arms. I only did it for half hour too!!
Looking forward to Broadchurch tomorrow, the final one. Does anyone else watch this? My theory is, that the detective's hubby killed the boy, because he was abusing his son, and also the lad that was killed. Pauline Quirke's son (in programme) does resemble the detective's hubby, and she could have been mistaken. If you don't watch, you'll have no idea what I'm on about hehe. Am sure Louise watches it though.
Hope you're all having a good day.
Oh hazeleyes, sounds as though you've had an exhausting afternoon. Did you have anything nice in your bath (I have to ask, professional interest )? I hope you've got a relaxing evening planned.
I've been watching Broadchurch (Louise and I have very similar viewing tastes). That's an interesting theory you have there...I'm reserving judgement until tomorrow night.
I'm going to the South coast with my mum for her birthday on Wednesday so the next few days will be frantic, as I try to do all that needs doing before I go away. I'll be ready for a break by the time we get to Brighton!
Is everyone ready for the coming week?
The weather was lovely yesterday. Rain here today.
I've cleaned the bathroom - well as good as I can and oldest is going to finish off (hmmm, now where have I heard that before?)
No better I'm afraid, and still quite tearful. Never mind, it will pass, I'm sure.
I've not watched Broadchurch, but in the car coming home yesterday evening, the question was asked if it could be the boy. Just thought I'd throw that into the pot!!
Hello all,
Have had a very tiring but fun weekend. It was my friends 50th birthday party yesterday, the girls went to their grandma's overnight so I had a very grown up time. Lots of dancing, chatting to new people and generally having a good time....the 1.30am bedtime is taking its toll now though!!!
Sorry to hear you're not feeling yourself sparkling, I'm sure you're right and it will pass, but sending you hugs until it does.
Hazeleyes, it sounds like you've had a good day in the garden. I like your theory on broadchurch....i Think the detectives son has somehing to do with it....I don't think the dead boy was as nice as we have been led to believe either.
Mary, will you get new washing machine or go for a reconditioned one? My neighbours took pity on me when mine broke down luckily, but I still managed to get behind on the washing.
I'm hoping my week at work is better this week, hope you all have a good monday x
I'm dipping into the holiday money to replace the washing machine, pq. Needs must and it's already proving difficult to manage 
I'm sending you hugs too, sparkling. Hope things become easier for you this coming week.
This will be my last post on here for a bit - Louise is back from her travels tomorrow. Take care everyone; thanks for having me!
Mary x
As always Mary, we'll miss you. It's great when you're around, love hearing all about you and A. Have a fantastic time with your Mum on Wednesday. Wish her a Happy Birthday from all at One Space. In answer to your question, I always put bubble bath in, but it's only a cheapy one 'See' you, when you're next here. x
Awww Sparkling, I do hope you're okay. Life can be pretty hard at times, sometimes it feels as if it'll never get better, or work out, but it always seems to. You're a survivor Sparkling, so I'm sure you'll bounce back. Loads of hugs from me too. x
Pq, a grown-up party, how lovely. I know what you mean about late nights though. I just cannot handle them, and feel like a zombie for a day or two. I'm such a party pooper. How are the girls doing?
All in all, apart from the aches and pains caused by gardening, we've had a lovely weekend. I've been kind of waiting for a kick off from C, but happy to say, we've had no outbursts, from him or me! Mind you, there was no homework!!
Helloooo all! What a beautiful weekend! I love the sun and blue sky, it makes me feel so happy!
How is everyone doing? Hazeleyes, it sounds as though you have been busy, I hope you have managed a couple of good nights sleep before this week ahead? How did the phone call with your brother go?
Hi sparklinglime, how are you feeling? I am glad that your boss took the company in hand that sent you the demanding email. Can you put your finger on what is making you feel so teary?? Big hug to you.
pq, your Saturday night sounded like a good one and I hope that your week ahead isn't as bad as you are dreading.
rudimentary mary, thank you for 'standing in', I hope the washing machine situation gets dealt with sooner rather than later and that you have a super week in Brighton.
Welcome back Louise, I hope you are feeling relaxed, refreshed and recharged!! Look forward to hearing your news.
i had a lovely weekend, another mountain bike ride - getting better at it, with picnic at the top of the hill (I was starving!), shopping and a couple of films.
I haven't watched Broadchurch, is it the final one tonight?
hi everyone hope ur all ok, yes bin sunny alday saturday but sunday rainin and dull here in north west,today its cold and dull, sun never lasts,goin hospital todayy with eldest son to fracture clinic, hopein to get his sling off, he dislocated his shoulder durin a siezure, he ad eeg scan last thur, wait 2 weeks for results,hope everythin ok, il record broadchurch tonight,x
Hi all. Sunny here, but chilly! Anna, phone call to brother was in the holidays, and it's now all sorted. Your weekend sounds exhausting (just reading it)
Hope your son gets on okay today kiera
Half day today, had good intentions of walking in and hoovering, but alas, those intentions went out of the window. I'm sitting down, just had lunch, and here I shall sit, until time for C. Tut I know, but I don't have the energy, and the Queen isn't visiting here today
Looking forward to Broadchurch. Yes Anna, the final one
Welcome back Louise, we've missed you. Tell us all your news. How did your son manage? Hope the neighbours weren't needed
I'm glad you had a good time pq - sounds brilliant!
Mary, it's been lovely having you here, and I'll miss you too. Have a really good time and take care.
Hope today went ok Kiera. Such a worry for you.
I've been lazy here - not intentionally really. Saw my Aunty this morning, and then a friend called round with her VAT for me to sort! And another friend popped in. Then I phoned a friend for a chat.
Enjoy Broadchurch everyone.
Ah yes Louise, were the neighbours left in peace?
There's a few things going on at the moment to bring me down.
Feeling not brilliant about work tomorrow, but then I do have the letter in my purse still. Just need to work out if I can build up a business quickly. Friend who dropped the VAT off thinks its time to break away - and I do too. Connection does go back to 1997 work wise, friendship wise to 1981. An email off my sister didn't help either!!
Ho hum is my favourite saying at the moment.
Other than that I'm fine
Glad you've had friends to talk to Sparkling If you do decide to hand notice in, as far as the friendship goes, I'm sure boss will understand, and you can still remain on good terms. You just have to make him see that what you intend to do, in the long run, will help you far more, ie working from home, where you'll be able to be around for the younger two. I'm sure you'll make the best decision. Have you spoken to boss about it all? Perhaps a chat first, then see how you feel?
Well, I've done myself proud. Came home after collecting C, straight into the bath (to avoid looking at carpet needing hoovering) dripdried as I cleaned the bathroom Put the dinner in the oven, C got in a bath, then I hoovered through, yeahhhh (won't mention the dusting) Going to relax in bed soon with hot botty, and wait for Broadchurch, can't wait.
Looking forward to 'seeing' Louise this week. Not sure I'll be here tomorrow, as it's work all day, then swimming.
Enjoy the evening everyone.
Just popped on to say well done on the detective work, hazeleyes. I'll contact you if I ever need a mystery solving
Thanks for your kind words,ladies. Bye bye for now x x
Hello everyone
Here I am turing up like a bad penny Great to read everyone's news although a mixed selection.
Mary thanks so much for your great input as always and look forward to seeing you again soon. Have a lovely trip to Brighton. When I worked in London, if tea or coffee was weak we always used to say "this tea looks like it needs taking to Brighton" HA.
Kiera, how is your son, hope he had his sling off now, what a worry. Looby you have been poorly, WAAAH, hope you are fighting fit now.
Sparkling, it sounds to me as if it is a time of potential upheaval for you, what with thinking about leaving work, the Scout hut closing, different considerations about 17 year old....when things change or feel like they are changing then it can rock our world. I think it is time for a few hugs in your direction!
Hazeleyes, or should I say SHERLOCK, busy day at work for you today, I am sorry to hear that your job is insecure though, have you any thoughts of your next move? Any squirrel progress?
PQ annoyances at work for you too. Have you recovered from your late night yet?
Hopeful how are things with you?
Anna I loved the poem you posted. As a mum of boys it is indeed my challenge to bring them up to understand this. However, I have to say that they have both already experienced ill-treatment by girls (particularly re fidelity) so I am thinking the poem is also apt for how men should be treated and we can also bring up our daughters to behave well towards them
Holiday news next
Ok, so holiday news.
I had a fab time, that's for sure, although almost blown off the top deck of the sightseeing bus in Oxford. What a place it is! All those wonderful buildings and so many of the shops catering to the huge student population...a special pen shop, one for mortar boards and gowns, shoe shops with shoes costing £350.
Youngest did fine. I did see a video I was not supposed to see...that of his friend doing backflips off my settee. He had a barbeque while I was away and the only evidence was a leftover breadcake blowing around the garden and a rather full recycling box. Neighbours said they had not been disturbed, I am surprised as I could see he had had speakers out of the windows!!!! but the strong winds had blown a ridge tile off and it was smashed on the drive, I had to have it replaced yesterday, BOO
Funniest moment of the week: went out for a meal with friend. Was in a bit of a rush getting ready. Getting a few "looks" in the restaurant. Determined not to be fazed I contined with my starter, finished it and raised my hand to scratch my head. Oh dear. My hair had THREE velcro rollers in it! In a flash I remembered having put them in to give the front of my hair a lift. Why didn't my friend notice????? I sat it out, waited till our plates were taken away ie the waiter had his back to me but was shielding me from the rest of the room....whipped out the rollers and tweaked my hair with my hand. LA LA LA
Well I'm home and I'm in one piece. He was very nice, we had a lovely time and a great walk, hopefully we'll get to do it again sometime.
Hazeleyes, one minute mine are telling me not to treat them like babies the next saying they're not adults...its so hard to pitch it right sometimes. Glad you got C to do his homework, mine have got an inset day tomorrow so they'll be doing it then...hopefully!!