Bard Report post Posted August 5, 2007 I've noticed that Bard is always right over the last few months (both here and elsewhere)..... can't comment on the second statement yet. Louise So that's an alabaster pedestal with an Ionic capital. I'll pick my Mysterious Oracle name later. You two are daft, you know that, don't you? <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summertime Report post Posted August 5, 2007 I got some brand new cushions for my garden chairs from freecycle :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 5, 2007 been thinking about trying Freecycle, is it good? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summertime Report post Posted August 6, 2007 its brill Someone recommended a book for me to read but ive already spent a small fortune at the bookshop this summer and I have a kind of library phobia so I put a wanted ad on freecycle for it and Im going to collect one this morning I've got rid of so much junk its unreal and picked up stuff for the garden and even a small fish tank give it a go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Thanks, I must give it a try, I've had it bookmarked for ages. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted August 6, 2007 really cant find a positive today,im gonna start a negative thread and it will be just for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 really cant find a positive today,im gonna start a negative thread and it will be just for me Don't do that........................... there might not be any positives today but tomorrow is another day!! Sending you big hugs <'> <'> <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clare63 Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Oh Hev..... the only way is up, like Sue says tomorrow is another day x x x x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summertime Report post Posted August 6, 2007 Hev, you're positive could be that things can only get better <'> >< <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted August 7, 2007 i found a positive went shopping with my sister last night and got myself a family size gypsy tart,i havent had one of them for ages,went home and waited till everyone went to bed and ate the lot my shop dont seem to do gypsy tarts,ooh it was heaven Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 7, 2007 What's a gypsy tart Hev? It sounds like something Mumble might like :eat: I was very good and didn't buy a cake today - I'm regreting that decision now and searching for anything sweet to eat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alyth_mum Report post Posted August 8, 2007 We (DH and me) started stripping the wall paper off our bedroom walls - it is the only room in the house that has never been decorated by us and we've been here for over 8 years now so I think it's waited long enough. Took YS's Foxdenton chair to his new school today. (Phoned Monday to check I could hand it in). Louise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted August 10, 2007 Got a call from a friend........ would i like to go and watch a little purple thing ( ), in a big white thing ( ) tommorrow night, 'coz someone or other can't make it - so there's a spare ticket......... I have visions of being hunted down and beaten to within an inch of my life - or worse still - forced into a tight perm , shell suit and bum bag , for being a non-believer. Hmmmmmmmmm - have searched through entire CD collection (aka, the cupboard that must not be opened for fear of avalanche), and can only find a couple of songs by the little purple one formally known as Nigel on some ropey old compilation cd's............................. Oh yoykes................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplegail Report post Posted August 12, 2007 Have got some Irish whiskey - in honour of my trip to Dublin ( in about 4 hours!!!!!) which is making me feel much more positive!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 12, 2007 Have a great time purplegail - S & I went there a few years ago & loved it. We had a lovely meal out, belated birthday meal for JP last night with S & her boyfriend too. His favourite pizza & chocolate birthday cake, plus a balloon at his chair in honour of the occasion. EXTREMELY glad that he got over his balloon phobia several years ago! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Just got back from the pet shop, and managed to come home without any pets Got all my ironing done, including DH's shirt for tomorrow.........Stepford here I come Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pragmatic Report post Posted August 14, 2007 My boys are having good fun with their friends today-- fun for them, hopefully some peace and quite for me. not quite sure tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted August 14, 2007 meggzie gone away to a mates for the nite and i have cleaned her rooommmmm Sorry babes if u reading this it is very very very very very clean baggy "stepford" ahh yes, i have always said i wanted a stepford pill to make me a better wifey and mummi can u see me in one of those frocks cant see me managin the hair do either lmao handin big man his drinkie as he comes through the door xxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) A Stepford Wife...I think I'd like to try it. Imagine having nothing more pressing to worry about other than whether your laundry is white enough, or what flavour of Pot Pourri to put in which room. My sister-in-law is one, she lives an uncomplicated life in a little cottage in Gloucestershire, It has an entire floor of guest bedrooms, a gardener for the grounds and she has three major holidays a year, including a cruise. The simplicity of being a chattel appeals sometimes! Edited August 14, 2007 by Bard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 14, 2007 Well I'm going to be Bree Van der Camp in my next incarnation - but with better taste in men than her Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 15, 2007 (edited) Took the girlies to MD's for their lunch......and had a salad Then because I had been SO healthy, I had a huge icecream Eldest dd gone to a party.....she looks scared.....it involves having their nails painted Have to collect her at 6.30, not looking forward to it, worried about what I may find Have bought DH and I some some steak for tonight, going to cook us a nice meal, as he was abandoned last night......he says I'm scaring him now I may meet him at the door, with a hug, just to completely terrorise him Edited August 15, 2007 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted August 15, 2007 Have bought DH and I some some steak for tonight, going to cook us a nice meal, as he was abandoned last night......he says I'm scaring him now I may meet him at the door, with a hug, just to completely terrorise him oooh oooh can i see that lol meggzie is on day 2 of her sleepover and i have been told not to text her any more xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 15, 2007 We are halfway through decorating our living room (first time in 15 years) and we havent killed each other - yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 15, 2007 I forgot to put that I'd also managed to complete and send off youngest dd's urine analysis questionnaire....albeit with a few (oh alright then, quite a few) answers marked "don't know"......wish I wasn't so forgetful when it came the kiddies early years Left youngest dd in a shop once Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lya of the Nox Report post Posted August 18, 2007 me and my meggzie are off handbag shopping sooooooon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASue67 Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Got a week on my own while the boys are at their dad's so get to recharge and have some 'me' time!!!! Downside is it is my 40th on Thursday!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 18, 2007 (edited) Ooooh, I can't wait to be 40 (nothing whatsoever to do with seeing Lee of course ).....roll on November, I plan to celebrate for the entire month ............I was more worried about being 30. Enjoy your me time, and try to plan something fab for Thursday Edited August 18, 2007 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Ooooh, I can't wait to be 40 (nothing whatsoever to do with seeing Lee of course ) 40 eh? Just old enough to be his Mum!!! :P I on the other hand . . . :wub: You really should leave him all to me, plus what with dragging your caravan halfway around the country you just won't have the energy to do your Lee-time justice BTW - there's a very nice piccy of Lee in his loin cloth outside the theatre. Amazing how such a little thing can have such an impact on my previous 'must walk on the right hand side pavement' obsession Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Lee.......Loincloth..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted August 18, 2007 40 eh? Just old enough to be his Mum!!! :P I on the other hand . . . :wub: You really should leave him all to me, plus what with dragging your caravan halfway around the country you just won't have the energy to do your Lee-time justice Well he might prefer sophisticated older women.. I'm hoping he'll still be in the show by February BTW - there's a very nice piccy of Lee in his loin cloth outside the theatre. Where??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 18, 2007 Well he might prefer sophisticated older women.. I can do sophisticated ... I think Where??? Walk down the Strand from Trafalgar Sq. towards Waterloo Bridge on the left hand pavement and you can't miss it My positive for today - all the nasty noisy u/grads had to leave by 10am this morning. I have no neighbours. There's just a few post grads here and it's sooooo quiet - bliss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted August 20, 2007 GUINEA PIGS! Had two for 6 years Sadly, one died last month. The survivor was alright, but not as perky and chatty as before. She had no one to squeak at when I wasn't around, so she moped. I decided to get another piggie. Introductions were made yesterday, slowly and carefully, neutral territory, lots of yummy delicacies scattered around... I've just checked, and they're snuggled up together. Piglit is about a fifth the size of Ben, but everything seems fine. I really enjoy having guinea pigs, she's my sixth. They are such fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) Ooooh, can we see some piccies Bard? I love piggies too. They have helped my youngest dd overcome her fear of animals alot, and she has a wonderful bond with our two. Every morning they squeak for food, and she goes straight to the fridge, to get them a cherry tomato each, and then hand feeds them, while chattering away to them Then eldest dd gets up and they get their food, hay and water. They were bought for our eldest dd, so she's had to learn to share them abit, bless her. I've even caught DH talking to them and giving them peices of cucumber Our's have got two really distinct personalities, are really friendly, easy to handle and I don't think I'd ever be without one now.........if I lived in a big enough house I think I'd have quite a few! Edited August 20, 2007 by Bagpuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted August 21, 2007 (edited) Sorry Bagpuss, I don't own a digital camera. It is one of the many inventions of the 20th/21st century I do not possess, along with a microwave, dishwasher, tumble dryer, satellite dish, toaster...to name but a few. I'm delighted that your daughters are loving theirs, my daughter looked after a friend's chickens, cat, guinea pig and psychotic rabbit. She had to wear my gardening gloves to fend it off. She's a Monty Python fan, and found it funny! Edited August 21, 2007 by Bard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 21, 2007 I find technology difficult. I'm so fed up of buying a phone, and getting war and peace with it......takes forever to find out how to use it. I'm always loathe to swop or change anything, and only ever learn the basics, even with the laptop. Microwave is used rarely, except to quickly warm some milk. Don't have a tumble dryer. Do have a toaster and dishwasher though. Dishwasher came with the house. We've got sky, and sky plus, which I really use alot, as I'm forever missing programmes and having to record them, or I have to see to the kids half way through, so I record the rest. Also got a cordless phone for the same reasons. I've started trying to do as much as I can online, to try and save some time, and some things have worked out well, like dvd rental, but I've found doing food shopping online more irritating than doing it in person. Well, my positive for today is that youngest dd, who won't eat anything new or different, including a different type of bread, actually bit a cherry tomato today to try it She was getting them for the GP's and asked if she could try one............she bit it, said yuch, and threw it in the bin. Gave her lots of praise for trying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bard Report post Posted August 23, 2007 GCSE results today for NT daughter. 6 A*, 2 As and 2 Bs. And it wasn't easy, trying to study with B in the same house! All her prospective A level subjects were A* Big roast dinner for her tonight, if she ever returns from celebrating with her friends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearl Report post Posted August 23, 2007 WOOOHOOOOO, fantastic Bard!!!!!!!!! Many congratulations to her & you. One of lifes peak moments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss Report post Posted August 23, 2007 What fantastic results Bard, well done to your dd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pragmatic Report post Posted August 23, 2007 Bard, What a fantastic news- WELL DONE :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mumble Report post Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) Well done G - great results :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :groupwave: :groupwave: Enjoy your roast tonight Edited August 23, 2007 by Mumble Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
