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Kiera he will have a fab time 
Sparkling sorry you feel so trapped. It's partly to do with the kids and partly to do with your disability I guess? Feel free to share, we all care about you lots.
Hazeleyes, hope you are feeling better for the halfterm gong sounding. C will be getting excited for his little trip. How are YOU doing?
Hopeful how are you getting on? Hope the chemo fug is lifting.
PQ a nice day and enjoy your coffee 
We have SNOW here! but only on the car roofs and the grass. Are you feeling ok about the girls going to to your parents?
I am still basking in the holiness of having done out my wardrobe yesterday, and hoping to do another similar job today so I can keep the smugness going 
It's a very rare event as I usually put these things off as long as possible.
Wish I was going to barcelona with him kiera, its sooooo cold here. I'm sure he'll have a lovely time.
Woke up this morning to find snow on the ground eeeeekkk 
that wasn't forecast.
Off for a haircut, I'm feeling like a change, maybe something radical 
I'm a bit apprehensive louise, but my mum has made a massive effort, I think she feels bad about what happened. I have also had a chat with A, so fingers crossed it should go ok.
I blame whoever said there'd be an Indian summer. They jinxed it. I am sooo cold!!!
well sunny today but cold, meant b snow tho,ope not,im in north westx
Rather chilly here, but the sun is dazzling!
The sun is too bright to see if there's snow on the mountains yet, but my daughter was saying her friend had told her it was snowing on the northern side of the island yesterday afternoon.
I need an idea to start working from home please. I can't do with the pressure I'm under for working full time. It is emotional pressure. I didn't win the Euro lotter unfortunately
Keep warm everyone.
The Git phoned yesterday evening. First contact since the funeral in May. He's coming up for a week in the first week of December... Son will be 21, so he'd better hold on to his wages to pay for the fuel he'll need to fund his evening out with them 
At least now he'll now the middle two are in college and oldest has quit... Well, i'm guessing he does.
For those who think its apalling that I don't update The Git with information, I have no contact details 
And I have good reason for the name And my children do not know I call him that (and his wife The Gittess - sadly she earned that too...)
right off out takin my staffy dog out for long walk and my 2 children sunny, stil wrap up thi gona make pancakes for teax
Sparkling, you could do with a home-based job for 16 hours a week. Is there something you could teach to people? You would not have to teach for 16 hours as some of the hours would be admin, own book-keeping, studying for yourself, writing the lesson plans etc.
Kiera have a nice walk. Hope you were wrapped up, pancakes, yum, what are you putting in them? I am trying out a new recipe for stuffed peppers, son is looking forward to it, am not sure I am, still all he has to do is turn up to the table and eat it
Hopeful wrap up warm, that BBC weatherman has a lot to answer for!
PQ I am glad that your mum has had a think about the girls coming.
Who is watching Strictly and/or X Factor tonight?
Strictly in our house.
Going to cook Nigella's recipe from the telly tonight, prawns and squid with black rice. However couldn't find any squid so just prawns...and couldn't find any black rice so got squid ink spaghetti instead...we'll see .
hi watchin x factor, my mate cumin round, av glass brandy and pepsi max and loads ice xxwell delay at wher the ferry is, 2 half hr delay, my son sat on coach 2 half hr waitin to get on ferryu to barcelona x
Never thought of teaching... I have all my crafting stuff and sometimes think of doing something with that at times. Can't hold a needle anymore though, which is a pain as I used to do lovely tapestries and needlepoint. Now I never thought of preperation and book-keeping associated with it.
That gives me more food for thought Louise, thank you
We watched Supernatural recordings, Merlin and now I have X-factor on. Think I'll go to bed to watch it though.
Scout training tomorrow. I can download stuff for that stupid questionnaire and write it out while I'm at the hut. I can then type it up later. Boss hasn't phoned me though to do his bit, so I can't actually see the thing getting submitted as it is due in on Friday.
We've had a nice day out. Three came with me out and about and then drove across to see my son at work. Mainly to show my lot a table and chairs I'm thinking of getting for the kitchen. Half price and then 20% off makes it very appealing, and we'll have more room. I have a massive table I bought for my lot when they were teeny from a famous swedish store! It's well worn, scratched, gouched and painted on. It will be difficult letting it go, but it is huge.
We're back to rain here tomorrow, so glad we have been out together. It's not happened for a while, and I'm sure this lot only came along as they know I'm down.
Rather proud as I didn't adopt the two guinea pigs in pets at home, or the rabbit... (we have a vacant hutch). Children no so impressed!
Hope your son is making progress kiera.
The cooking sounds adventerous pq! How are the peppers Louise?
My lot had a MacDs!! Yuck...
Hope your son got there in the end, kiera
Sparkling, hope some ideas come to you. Yes you did well not to adopt more animals
PQ that recipe sounded exotic, how did it work out?
Hazeleyes, how are you this morning? Is it C's trip today?
Hopeful how are you doing?
I watched Stricly AND X-Factor, heh heh. Son went out but had to obey curfew as he is working today. Stuffed peppers nice but too peppery, if that is not nonsense. Son polished off the rest of mine. Next time I will cut thick strips of pepper, lie them in a casserole dish then pile the mixure on top, then bake it and serve it cut in squares like a lasagne.
How is everyone today?
hi ad gud nyt, my mate cum round,got curry and watched inbetweeners funny and raining hard herex
hi went to seperate parents info meeting,found it ok, was ok actually, got s cetificate,giv it to my soliciterx
Hi kiera, you have done well going to the meeting, anything and everything can be of some help. I enjoyed X Factor, especially James Arthur. Who do you like?
Hi all. Well C is all packed ready for tomorrow. Not exactly sure what, if anything, I'll really be doing. I do know though, that all the rooms will have a thorough clean. That could take me a whole week!!!
Hope everyone okay. Louise, have a fantastic time with your son tomorrow.
im going through a really bad time at the mo my wife of only a year has left me all because other men have shown her intrest it broke my heart and we have 2 kids and she dont even want them or love them i still love her but i know i need to move on why is it so hard ive been with her for 7 almost 8 years
Hello brokenarrow09. Welcome along to One Space. I'm so sorry that your wife has left you and the children. How old are they? Perhaps you would like to tell us some more on the Introduce Yourself thread. Click on the blue link, and it'll take you there.
hi broken arrrow sorri to hear wot urngoin thru, really sorri wot ur goin thru
Good morning all. First day of holiday, and guess who forgot to turn alarm off? Bit of commotion next door last night, father and son, tearing strips off each other (nothing new) police were called (again, nothing new) Finally settled down to sleep at 1.30am
Sparkling, I missed your post about the Git coming down in December. I do hope your eldest is spoilt for his 21st by him. It's the least he deserves. The table. Did you order it? Is there a big sale on then, that I've missed?
Louise, enjoy your day with your eldest. I'm sure he'll cook you something delicious, and he'll certainly love the stuff you're taking him.
Pq, how are you, now the girls have gone?
Today is the day for C, and again, I'm not looking forward to this whatsoever. Yes, I keep telling myself it's great for him, which it is, but I loathe the long journey, especially without me being in the car. I am a born worrier (too late to change now) I've given him money to buy the pumpkins for Wednesday, one for each of the children. Also his bits and bobs, crisps, biscuits, pasta, orange squash, milkshake. I feel better knowing that he won't feel 'bad' asking for anything, if he knows they're his. Not quite sure what time he's actually setting off, around 12 from here (I think) I shall then crack on with some of what needs doing in here (that's the plan anyway)
Hope you all have a good Monday.
Good morning everyone,
My weekend was very busy. Had a lovely day on saturday. My friend and her boys came for a sleepover. I cooked the prawn dish and it was really nice, even the black spaghetti tasted nice, although looked slightly odd . Didn't get to bed until 2am and that was with the hour going back , then the kids woke up at 5.30am, so not much sleep for me. Drove up to my parents and dropped the girls with them. Had lunch then drove back home. Had a nap on the sofa for an hour or so, had something to eat then went to bed.
Hazeleyes, it feels very strange in the house when the girls are away. I'm going out to meet a friend tonight but apart from that I have a quiet week. Normally I would fill my time with things so I don't mope, but I am so tired at the moment I think I will just rest and do the minimal amount. I hope C gets away ok, I'm sure he will have a lovely time. Its hard not to worry about our children when they aren't with us but you know he will be looked after by your sister. Try to do some nice things for you this week aswell as the house stuff, even if its just rediscovering your favourite films with a big bar of chocolate
Sparkling, my friend's friend works from home selling phoenix cards and another friend of mine made cards at home for a company, then set up her own business making cards. Just some ideas for you. Do you like reading? You could become a proof reader for a publishing house?
Have a great day with your son louise.
Hi all, I hope pq and hazeleyes are enjoying their child free time - so important for us to recharge our batteries.
Hi brokenarrow09, welcome to One Space, so you have the children with you?
Hi sparklinglime, what does today hold for you?
kiera, I bet your son is having a super time, have you heard from him since he arrived?
Louise, I hope you are having a lovely time at your eldests
C has started the first part of the journey. Has gone a short ride away to pick up sister's grandchildren. He has texted to say he's there, then he'll text to say when they are on the 'proper' journey. This is the part I don't feel able to cope with really. As soon as I get that text, my hoover will be out 
Pq, hope you have a lovely time tonight, and enjoy the rest of the week. Shall be in touch to compare notes
Am wondering if Louise will be having mince, cooked by her eldest tonight
Sparkling, pq's ideas of the books etc, sounds interesting, and just up your street.
Hope you're okay Anna. When is daughters 18th?
hi anna yes he avin gud tym, he at barcelona football stadium then the cathedrial then a picnic lunch then a boat trip tonight,and lovely weather today over there, actually its sunny where i am but cold, x
Actually I could do proof reading... Something I'd never thought of pq. I shall look into this. I need to make sure I keep the working tax credits really (I know that's an awful attitude)
Someone was saying that snow is forecasted for winter again. That would add pressure, the anxiety of driving to work.
I just need something in place before I resign - or rather ask him to make me redundant.
I can't deal with pressure anymore. I used to - you could chuck oodles at me and I'd deal with it! Now I can't and don't want to. I doubt for a second I'd be missed, other than my bargain hourly rate
Hope you're ok hazeleyes.
We've just put up a baby gate to stop the cats diving out the door!! Probably still needs some type of mesh over it, but honestly. Dog is an angel and the cats are apalling!
I'm not saying a word about the animals Sparkling
C is about half hour away now from destination. Once he's arrived, I'll relax.
Have to say the hoover didn't come out, however, I've put a wash on, and cleaned the bathroom!!
Are you not hazeleyes?
Have you hoovered yet then?
my hoover fixed at last , not stopped hooverin dog hairs hate um, blsck clouds cumin over x
Hanging my head in shame Sparkling, because hands up, I didn't hoover
C arrived later than expected, but he's there, safe and sound. Once I knew, I watched a film on Channel 5. Absolute garbage to be honest, but haven't done that in a while!
kiera has hoovered for the both of us hehe.
So dark early, it's miserable and soooo depressing. I loathe it.
Glad your hoover sorted kiera.
Mine hasn't got switched on yet! Saw my aunty this morning, then bank this afternoon to get oldest sorted with his own account (not connected to mine) which took an age. Then someone called to do a survey, and now its 6.20pm and I'm ready for bed.
Wonder if I'll get away with a four hour day tomorrow?
Course you will Sparkling, just turn on the charm
Dreading it, to be honest.
Trying to get 'look no nails' to try and hold the circle thing to hold the gate in place. It will be worth the hassle just to see the cat's face. And if she dares jump over it I'm buying one of those pressurised water pistol things.
Are you ok?
I'm also ready for bed, sitting here in pj's, watching hollyoaks, next up Emmerdale, followed by Corrie, then Eastenders, and another Corrie (I think)
Okish xx
Water gun sounds good
Well, that sounds peaceful. If you can call anything that they actually show in hollyoads, Emmerdale, Eastenders and Corrie peaceful...
Even our Welsh soap Pobl y Cwm (people of the valley) was shocking last time I watched it!!
Father-in-Law's birthday today. MiL with two of her daughter's visiting her son's grave - it was his birthday on Saturday. She must be finding the weekend hard going. I have texted her.
Dare I say Too Peaceful?
I can imagine
Awww, bless her. Like you say, a hard weekend for her
My friend who died recently, it's her daughter's birthday tomorrow. She had her party yesterday...
That must have been terrible. Life sure is a b**ch at times.
Hi all, sparklinglime, you have such a huge heart, did you go to the daughters party yesterday? I hope that you are looking after yourself at these times.
Do you have a local Gumtree website? I am wondering if there are any working from home opportunities there (of course - never hand over money, unless one hundred percent sure they are legal)
hazeleyes - well done for sorting the bathroom and washing. In a post yesterday you said that you loathe the dark evenings, it makes you feel miserable and depressed - awww I wish i could give you some of the feeling I have. I love it. Its so cosy, you can shut the world out, put on your favourite food, favourite telly and you are safe, snug and warm AND don't have to worry/think about anyone else! Maybe tonight you could pretend to be me and see how gorgeous it is!!
Hi kiera, I can just feel the lovely sun in Barcelona, he must be so excited! Blue sky here again!
Morning all, the sun is shining brightly here today. Thinking about my friends in Boston and hoping they are safe.
Hazeleyes, you survived yesterday. What have you got on your list of things to do today? I went out to dinner with my friend last night, which was lovely. Not doing anything tonight, and like Anna I am really looking forward to getting home, closing the curtains, putting the tv on and feeling all snug and cosy. I have a stack of programmes to watch on my sky+ so I'm going to make my way through that .
Sparkling, hope you have a streefree day at work today and manage to stick to your hours. How is the new job search going?
Shall we place bets?
My computer is on a go-slow, and its taken ages to get this far.
I'm with hazeleyes with the dark evenings!
I hope everyone has a good day.
Hope your son arrived safely kiera
well my son gon to barcelona, he ad gud bolw syrup porridge to see him ryt for day, sorri meant bowl, its early ironed all his clothes this mornin, told him to txt me when he gets there, ope e okx