We posted our letter to Santa - popped it in the post box . It is filled with pink sparkly glitter so will cheer up the posties when they get it. I our address in as well. See if Royal Mail reply.. They used to given the time. We may have left it late or they may not do it anymore.
We need to wrap pressies and bake. Biscuits - to be given to friends, jam tart things as weeny doesn't like mince pies, choc brownies, maybe some tiffin..... All good to cut up and give as gifts. need some paper bags or plastic wrapping. Ok maybe not the jam tarts - we will scoff the lot!!!
Also need to pay for more sodding swimming lessons £68 for the term!!!! Ahhhhh We will carry on. I need to hand the cheque over this week sniff.
No news on moving. I sign for new tennancy beginning on 19th so will have to stump up rent as well as mortgage for a while. grrr solicitors.
Santa visit may be out this year. The Alnwick Garden is charging £5 plus enterance to the garden. Sorry I only want Santa. Not paying the extortionate entry fee or the silly hot choc prices.
Monday, 12 December 2011
Sunday, 11 December 2011
Busy Weekend and other stories
Well we had swimming, a car accident, Sundays dinner on Saturday, some time together, a walk on the beach and woods to find detritus forthcoming yule festivities, the making of a wreath for the front door a lunch with friends and a goodbye at the train station.
It snowed Friday night so Saturday there was a light covering of snow.
On the way back from the pool - (Biggles came to watch a duckling) we were stationary at a junction - about to turn right when a 4x4 slid into us. Nice. Dafty behind the wheel sorry going to be sexist now was female and one of the hoi polloi chelsea tractor set who said in her defense that she had the four wheel drive on and didn't understand what went wrong..... Doh!!! That only gives you traction not grip you Bint!!! You still need to drive slowly in icy condition. She was not. B car bumped - not massively and driveable but not the point. We were not happy. Will cost on insurance. Thankfully she is insured.
I understand icy if you are going slowly. Even I know 4x4 four wheel drive does not make you slide proof- its a heavy car and she did brake but in ice thats no help at all. If B had pulled forward she woudl have gone into rear of the car where weeny was in back.
Its a further hassle as B left for London today and he may be car less while it is fixed when he returns at the weekend/during his leave. Easy for Mrs Bint 4x4 as she has another means of transport - a second /third car.
Four wheel 4x4 drivers really can piss me off. Apart form the obvious environmental impact - They think they are inpenetrable in their wagons and yes they are but sod any other road user - we don't care what becomes of them we have four wheel drive so we are all right.
Managed a mooch to the beach and woods in the afternoon. A fed up B stayed in to listen to Football. We found some good stuff for the front door wreath.
Scouring for shells with holes in them for deorated pressies - and our detritus wreath- Priceless lots of fun , simple and a joint effort - sticking dead flowers into the green foilage and adding pine cones!!! Weeny was very proud! Smells good too!
Took B to the station for 1pm. He returns on Friday. Sigh- this is it for the next two years approx.
had a lovely lunch with some friends and Weeny at an Italians all the way in North Shields. One of my dear ex work colleagues has terminal cancer. We don't know how long as she only has drug therapy left as an option. been justover a year since her diagnosis. Liver, Lung and bones. Liver is the big problem. She is doing ok given...
We have learn't a Yule Song in prep for our Yule Fire night! Welcome to the Holly king, the holly king the holly king, welcome to the holly king its time to go to sleep, Welcome to the oak tree king the oak tree king x2 Spring will come again. We shall skip round the fire singing it!!!
Biggles birthday was fab- we had Chilli - a hot one - made specially for his tastebuds only! and Birthday fruits of the forest and Kiwi Pavlova made by yours truly. He doesn't do birthday cake. Made cards, gave pressies etc etc Weeny enjoyed it as much as him.
Her nativity was by all accounts very good. Biggles went in my place as no time off work. She was so happy when she spotted him in the audience and waved and began to sing and do her actions alot louder and stronger. He was dead chuffed and gushing about it adn the blowing of kisses. Bless em both.
She was an angel. One day she may make Mary you never know....lol
Have much xmas cooking to do as well as the visit to Santa and some more bits to purchase- just silly stuff and a few cards to send - home made by Weeny of course!!!
Another Monday calls- only four days this week and a trip to a retirement do dar whatsit on day off!!!
It snowed Friday night so Saturday there was a light covering of snow.
On the way back from the pool - (Biggles came to watch a duckling) we were stationary at a junction - about to turn right when a 4x4 slid into us. Nice. Dafty behind the wheel sorry going to be sexist now was female and one of the hoi polloi chelsea tractor set who said in her defense that she had the four wheel drive on and didn't understand what went wrong..... Doh!!! That only gives you traction not grip you Bint!!! You still need to drive slowly in icy condition. She was not. B car bumped - not massively and driveable but not the point. We were not happy. Will cost on insurance. Thankfully she is insured.
I understand icy if you are going slowly. Even I know 4x4 four wheel drive does not make you slide proof- its a heavy car and she did brake but in ice thats no help at all. If B had pulled forward she woudl have gone into rear of the car where weeny was in back.
Its a further hassle as B left for London today and he may be car less while it is fixed when he returns at the weekend/during his leave. Easy for Mrs Bint 4x4 as she has another means of transport - a second /third car.
Four wheel 4x4 drivers really can piss me off. Apart form the obvious environmental impact - They think they are inpenetrable in their wagons and yes they are but sod any other road user - we don't care what becomes of them we have four wheel drive so we are all right.
Managed a mooch to the beach and woods in the afternoon. A fed up B stayed in to listen to Football. We found some good stuff for the front door wreath.
Scouring for shells with holes in them for deorated pressies - and our detritus wreath- Priceless lots of fun , simple and a joint effort - sticking dead flowers into the green foilage and adding pine cones!!! Weeny was very proud! Smells good too!
Took B to the station for 1pm. He returns on Friday. Sigh- this is it for the next two years approx.
had a lovely lunch with some friends and Weeny at an Italians all the way in North Shields. One of my dear ex work colleagues has terminal cancer. We don't know how long as she only has drug therapy left as an option. been justover a year since her diagnosis. Liver, Lung and bones. Liver is the big problem. She is doing ok given...
We have learn't a Yule Song in prep for our Yule Fire night! Welcome to the Holly king, the holly king the holly king, welcome to the holly king its time to go to sleep, Welcome to the oak tree king the oak tree king x2 Spring will come again. We shall skip round the fire singing it!!!
Biggles birthday was fab- we had Chilli - a hot one - made specially for his tastebuds only! and Birthday fruits of the forest and Kiwi Pavlova made by yours truly. He doesn't do birthday cake. Made cards, gave pressies etc etc Weeny enjoyed it as much as him.
Her nativity was by all accounts very good. Biggles went in my place as no time off work. She was so happy when she spotted him in the audience and waved and began to sing and do her actions alot louder and stronger. He was dead chuffed and gushing about it adn the blowing of kisses. Bless em both.
She was an angel. One day she may make Mary you never know....lol
Have much xmas cooking to do as well as the visit to Santa and some more bits to purchase- just silly stuff and a few cards to send - home made by Weeny of course!!!
Sunday, 4 December 2011
Yule!!! What to do???
Thinks its about time we do Yule!!! We try to do lots of celebrations - Chinese New Year, passover ( a bit) Halloween/Samhain a wee bit etc etc etc Season table stuff etc etc I insist on a bit of God at Christmas - we have a crib scene and do the stories. Won't celebrate owt without a referral to the reasons why people celebrate it- no thinking - even a little bit of reflection will suffice
So far I have gathered that I will need a log - should have dried one a while ago but obviously didn't- where coudl I procure one do you think???
I have a fire pit I use of camping
I need to decorate it?? Anything with candles of a specific colour???
We have a yule log fire on solstice adn drink mulled wine, cider and watch the log burn. Also something about wishes for the new year and the coming of the Oak king and good bye to the holly king???
Any info and advice most welcome. Weeny will love it!! We can go searching for appropriate decorations next weekend. Will also be doing the baking for the season next week. Oh and Biggles birthday mid week.
XXX
So far I have gathered that I will need a log - should have dried one a while ago but obviously didn't- where coudl I procure one do you think???
I have a fire pit I use of camping
I need to decorate it?? Anything with candles of a specific colour???
We have a yule log fire on solstice adn drink mulled wine, cider and watch the log burn. Also something about wishes for the new year and the coming of the Oak king and good bye to the holly king???
Any info and advice most welcome. Weeny will love it!! We can go searching for appropriate decorations next weekend. Will also be doing the baking for the season next week. Oh and Biggles birthday mid week.
XXX
todays jobs..................
todays jobs
bathroom
kitchen
hoovering
washing
ironing
garden stuffs
dye hair.....
big list.... maybe i set my sights too high......lol
bathroom
kitchen
hoovering
washing
ironing
garden stuffs
dye hair.....
big list.... maybe i set my sights too high......lol
Saturday, 3 December 2011
I have tempted fate...............
The xmas decos are up...... Its for weeny. We will probably move now before xmas. I am resigned to having to pay for both rent and mortgage till the solicitors get their arse into gear.
Two trees, one fibre optic, one not, two sets of lights, two crib scenes, one tree is silver and frosty light blue ( green with white fibre optic) other is traditional red and gold. We had fun. Oh and horrendous window stickers.
Partm swimming, playdate shopping. Now onto card making. Off to other family tomorrow. The SD ( guess what that stands for ;-)) cancelled for today and tonight. His choice- can not stand in the way of a horse getting to water but you can't force it to the trough or make it drink.
Best go we have preparations to do!
Two trees, one fibre optic, one not, two sets of lights, two crib scenes, one tree is silver and frosty light blue ( green with white fibre optic) other is traditional red and gold. We had fun. Oh and horrendous window stickers.
Partm swimming, playdate shopping. Now onto card making. Off to other family tomorrow. The SD ( guess what that stands for ;-)) cancelled for today and tonight. His choice- can not stand in the way of a horse getting to water but you can't force it to the trough or make it drink.
Best go we have preparations to do!
Thursday, 1 December 2011
Thursdays.. nearly the weekend!!! Whoo hoo
Am liking Thursday night telly!!!
Penny pinchers or whatever they call it - Good for frugal tips. liking the frugal wedding with all the trimmings. £1500 - for what they had it wasn't bad at all!!!! Expensive weddings like the mother of the bride said really do not make a marriage. ( Been there done that got the t shirt) Where did that woman get all the free vouchers from??? Does she have a job outside of the home??? No judgement just that I would love to devote more of my time to saving a few bob by acquiring the huge amount of vouchers that she had. I also have the issue of travel. Nearest decent tesco is 40mins away via the A1 south. So not as economical as having it on your door step.
Living with the Amish!!!! Am fascinated by these peeps and their simple life.
B is away setting up his London pad. Weeny goes away to the other family on Saturday after swimming and yet another party. See how she goes. Was in bits last time she went and I had to walk away... which I hate. B was there and was also a bit upset by her not wanting to go with the other family.
I will spend the time de cluttering, Christmas gift wrapping, gardening type stuff. Mostly in the house.
It is B birthday on Wednesday. Pavlova and chili it is as per his request. have a card and a novelty gift for him. Can't afford to buy him the sort of gifts I would like to - mostly motorbike stuff which is not cheap.
Penny pinchers or whatever they call it - Good for frugal tips. liking the frugal wedding with all the trimmings. £1500 - for what they had it wasn't bad at all!!!! Expensive weddings like the mother of the bride said really do not make a marriage. ( Been there done that got the t shirt) Where did that woman get all the free vouchers from??? Does she have a job outside of the home??? No judgement just that I would love to devote more of my time to saving a few bob by acquiring the huge amount of vouchers that she had. I also have the issue of travel. Nearest decent tesco is 40mins away via the A1 south. So not as economical as having it on your door step.
Living with the Amish!!!! Am fascinated by these peeps and their simple life.
B is away setting up his London pad. Weeny goes away to the other family on Saturday after swimming and yet another party. See how she goes. Was in bits last time she went and I had to walk away... which I hate. B was there and was also a bit upset by her not wanting to go with the other family.
I will spend the time de cluttering, Christmas gift wrapping, gardening type stuff. Mostly in the house.
It is B birthday on Wednesday. Pavlova and chili it is as per his request. have a card and a novelty gift for him. Can't afford to buy him the sort of gifts I would like to - mostly motorbike stuff which is not cheap.
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
House update!!!
No7 - a fortuitous number or so I am told!! Had a look around today- very nice too- mid terrace so warm. Painted neutral colours so perfect to move into - leaving most of the carpets which I am happy with!
I will need to acquire wardrobes ( Freecycle) and probably need to purchase some outdoor storage or some sort for Weeny 's bike, lawn mower etc etc. I can take asll my pots etc etc for flowers so this weekend may begin re planting some of the shrubs in the garden.
Inside fine - though can't recall if there was a shower or not.... Oh well those silly things for the taps it is!! I can cope.
All in all won't need to do much to it straight away. Though will see nearer the time.
Called the solicitor again... no news on moving. Will ring the estate agent and hassle again. Neither party has a house to sell/buy apart from the one in the middle if you know what I mean so no reason for the delay by my thinking - solicitors being slow and justifying their extortionate fees!
Had a quiet strike day - made pasta with chorizo. B's mum makes it with a jar of dolmio. I don't do pasta sauces in jars. So passata it was with fried onion, peppers, lots of herbs and spices and garlic, chuck in pasta and the chopped chorizo - good to go!!!
The chorizo was only £1.89 for 200g in lidl. 29p pasatta sauce ( B does not do the texture of tomatoes) a large on 8p, half a red, yellow and green pepper 40p, half a bag of pasta 15p, garlic bread 34p . So all in about £3 odd to make four good portions - 0.7875p per portion used all of it - fed three of us - large meals as we skipped lunch and Weeny had her bit too and I have enough for a goodly lunch tomorrow too.
My sister has sent a lovely advent calendar with 24 things to put in each of its pockets. Lots of necklaces, pressies, recycled stuff, some jewellery that mummy may steal also lol We have put up a few christmassy but easy to take down things.
B off to London tomorrow till Sunday or possibly Monday morning to get settled in, sort out phone lines etc etc Weeny is off to her other families after yet another birthday party on Sunday. I shall have peace and quiet to get on with de cluttering, gardening, sorting etc etc.
No point in packing till I know when we are off!!!
Long term I will if I can afford it take an OU course in Feb which is also when I intend on going four days per week. I hope to apply for the PGCE in Durham as well to start Sept 2012. Not sure about podiatry - three years is a long time and the application should be in by January 15th. GTTR is different.
I shall apply for a transfer house wise - as Johnnie Johnson have houses in Chester le Street much closer to the SCITT PGCE base in Newton Aycliffe. (About 25 miles straight good roads much better than 70 mins and at least 120 mile round trip. ) I may even be able to get a career break from work for the PGCE - who knows???
We have put the reproduction thing to rest. Its not going to happen for us. Shame for B and Weeny both would adore another muchkin. But we will hardly see each other bar weekends and I am 39 in a month.
So weeny will be an only weeny. Its a real shame.
I will need to acquire wardrobes ( Freecycle) and probably need to purchase some outdoor storage or some sort for Weeny 's bike, lawn mower etc etc. I can take asll my pots etc etc for flowers so this weekend may begin re planting some of the shrubs in the garden.
Inside fine - though can't recall if there was a shower or not.... Oh well those silly things for the taps it is!! I can cope.
All in all won't need to do much to it straight away. Though will see nearer the time.
Called the solicitor again... no news on moving. Will ring the estate agent and hassle again. Neither party has a house to sell/buy apart from the one in the middle if you know what I mean so no reason for the delay by my thinking - solicitors being slow and justifying their extortionate fees!
Had a quiet strike day - made pasta with chorizo. B's mum makes it with a jar of dolmio. I don't do pasta sauces in jars. So passata it was with fried onion, peppers, lots of herbs and spices and garlic, chuck in pasta and the chopped chorizo - good to go!!!
The chorizo was only £1.89 for 200g in lidl. 29p pasatta sauce ( B does not do the texture of tomatoes) a large on 8p, half a red, yellow and green pepper 40p, half a bag of pasta 15p, garlic bread 34p . So all in about £3 odd to make four good portions - 0.7875p per portion used all of it - fed three of us - large meals as we skipped lunch and Weeny had her bit too and I have enough for a goodly lunch tomorrow too.
My sister has sent a lovely advent calendar with 24 things to put in each of its pockets. Lots of necklaces, pressies, recycled stuff, some jewellery that mummy may steal also lol We have put up a few christmassy but easy to take down things.
B off to London tomorrow till Sunday or possibly Monday morning to get settled in, sort out phone lines etc etc Weeny is off to her other families after yet another birthday party on Sunday. I shall have peace and quiet to get on with de cluttering, gardening, sorting etc etc.
No point in packing till I know when we are off!!!
Long term I will if I can afford it take an OU course in Feb which is also when I intend on going four days per week. I hope to apply for the PGCE in Durham as well to start Sept 2012. Not sure about podiatry - three years is a long time and the application should be in by January 15th. GTTR is different.
I shall apply for a transfer house wise - as Johnnie Johnson have houses in Chester le Street much closer to the SCITT PGCE base in Newton Aycliffe. (About 25 miles straight good roads much better than 70 mins and at least 120 mile round trip. ) I may even be able to get a career break from work for the PGCE - who knows???
We have put the reproduction thing to rest. Its not going to happen for us. Shame for B and Weeny both would adore another muchkin. But we will hardly see each other bar weekends and I am 39 in a month.
So weeny will be an only weeny. Its a real shame.
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