Louise Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Great isn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Ah but when I get home tonight Mel I have my mother staying so the house will be shining hurrah hurrah ooh, do you lend her out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Mel after this weekend you can keep her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Perhaps we could swap? I always think other peoples mothers / in laws are always better than one's own - we could have a swap shop of families Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 The Multi-MIL Swap Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Sounds good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 You're on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 My Outlaws are total gems, in fact they get on my nerves less than my parents. The Ex-MIL, now that's a different matter; don't start me on that RANT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 My ex MIL was (and probably still is lovely) shame about her son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 For me its the other way round No, she's not too bad, the worst thing is that she has no interests / hobbies and therefore concentrates on herself and thinks that no one has it as bad as she does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I have a mother like that. One of her favourite phrases is "What about me then?" as in "I'm even worse off than whoever you're talking about". Very annoying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 perhaps we could get them together - find a point mid way between Somerset and Surry (Antartic anyone??!!??) and let them battle it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 She'd never forgive me! I spent 3 hours on the phone listening to her woes last night, making 9 hours in total this week! One of the moans is that I don't make time in my life for her I wish it wasn't like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Well I survived the visit from MY mother and now all I have to deal with is a leak in the plumbing so no water or heating today Plumbers will get someone out as soon as they can They are a good company but I need someone NOW yesterday if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Oh bad luck Louise. I haven't turned the heating on yet - it's still about 18 degrees down here. I hope you don't get too cold and I hope the men get to you really quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I have a coal fire too but no water is a pain. The outside tap works so I have to bring it in buckets and heat it on the cooker. Fortunately I can shower at work but laundry will be a problem soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 The outside tap scenario makes me grin Sorry! However I know how frustrating it is trying to run the house without the facilities you need, so I sympathise. Nothing is quick and simple like that. I hope it's fixed really, really soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Its not making me grin Ginette grimace maybe It won't be forever and I can content myself with the knowledge that I caught it straight away and have little water damage (I got dripped on getting the ironing board out). However if the plumber has to cut a hole in the ceiling to get at it - no difference as the plaster would be ruined anyway I am good at coping as I sometimes lose water in the winter if it goes below -10 it often happens At least this time I HAVE the outside tap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Sorry Louise. I shouldn't have said that should I? Our pipes got frozen one year and every time we wanted to flush the toilet we had to go over the road and get a bucket of water! Before we could do that we had to dig our way out of the drive. We were frozen with no heating and I had to sleep in a track-suit with a bobble hat and gloves on as well as two pairs of socks. It all seems funny now but it was a nightmare at the time. Have you got some sunshine this afternoon? Our mist and fog has just lifted and the sky is even a bit blue. I'm still hoping the washing (towels etc) might get dry but I'm not sure that it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 We have cloud Ginette and it is 12.5oC outside at the moment so not too bad for mid October Plumber hasn't phoned so that means I will be sans water till Thursday At least I have some cold which I can warm up You have to or you'll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Thursday Poor you. The novelty will definitely have worn off by then. Probably has already if it was ever there! Rain on its way tomorrow, so possibly even more miserable for you. I hope you find something fun to distract you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Yeah a full day of work tomorrow and a meeting in stirling on Wednesday with my boss - woo hoo I am assuming Thursday because they haven't phoned so it could be worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 FUN Keeping fingers crossed for Thursday for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 I think we need to put this in it's own topic Louise - not much of a special day for you is it oh dear. Although, we could celebrate Thursday as a special day (and you can have a wash ) when you have a bit of luxury back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Have you had any news of forthcoming water today Louise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
