The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 most men are like that in the kitchen Phil seems to be the only exception... he can't cook for toffee but is very good at tidying so we split the tasks when he is around at weekends. Fred, I think we need some photos of all this work. You're doing a great job and I hope that you are keeping a photo diary of how it looked before you started and the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Just got a phone call from work, im going to be helping with the Olympic torch relay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I have a tired lion sitting on my sofa this am eating a bagel Its my 11 yr old who played the lead in the end of term play last night - a take on The Lion King. He was Mustafa - Simbas dad. He was brilliant - make up took a bit of getting off mind. He leaves school this Friday - you will remember problems in Yr 4 and 5 - posted many times. Hes matured and apart from the odd bit of moodiness (pre puberty ) hes a lot happier. Secondary school in Sept. Proud mum here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Gosh he was up early! In a few years time it will be lucky if you see him before midday at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I remember the same feelings of pride watching my DS playing Peter in The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe in his yr 6 play. He could barely speak when he started school and had various difficulties, still a bit of an oddity, but he did so well in that role and has gone on to hopefully get good grades in his GCSE's he certainly looked like he was taking it all seriously, the proof will come on 23rd August. I bet you will shed a few more tears before the week is out Good luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I am sure i will cry a bit this week much to his horror come tomorrow it will be a grumpy lion me thinks. The other son 16 sleeps a lot. Boy i wish I could sleep like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 My 16 year is keeping weird hours at the moment, sleeping at 2am until midday, then moaning how tired he is, but he spends a lot of time talking to a girl in America on Skype and she has just got back from a month on summer camp, so it is getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I feel your pain - last night he (16 yr old ES) regaled me with which T shirts he wants to take on holiday like I care - I have 4 to pack for - I day left at work -hens to clean out and transport to friends and umpteen other tasks. adv him not to wear said T shirts - he said he didnt want to cause me extra washing guess who will need the holiday moi. All this so he can be a babe magnet help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Really nervous as I have a public speaking competition tomorrow... please let it go well Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Good luck Katy. I don't honestly think I could do it. Lot's of rescue remedy required and probably some Pepto Bismol. Re kids sleeping in, I think I will be judged to be horrible. If they've been working very late or obviously nights or have done something I admire and judge worthy I leave them be. Otherwise, I wake them by 9 am. I'm very nice, prepare breakfast but expect them to get up. They are adults and don't really have to comply but they do. I can hear all this heavy, staggering upstairs but they accept it. I've treated them as adults since they were 16 as that is old enough to be working person . I figure that if they choose to live within my radar then my rules apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Got up very early to do exercise and then dug over and prepped bed for veggies. I've no idea if it's too late to plant seeds but I'm working on the theory that we're going to have a warm autumn. My theory, no one else's. I had no idea how nice it is to garden in the early morning, I was out there at 10 pm too. Much nicer than middle of the day when it's a chore in between other chores. Chickens are happy and quiet too with a giant pile of bolted stuff. I can hear the baby squirrels too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 I was doing gardening too yesterday - nothing fun mind you, just s"Ooops, word censored!"ing all the horrid, wet, liquid mud out of the chicken pen and putting straw down for the girls. They were so happy so all worth it. Put the horrid mud on the veg beds so I'll be hoping for a bumper crop next year as it's very *ahem* fertile! I've been in despair with the rain and the mud this year but still keeping my fingers for an Indian summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks ,I won!!!! Out of two but still pleased now in the final in September ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Congratulations . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Layla, who lays one a week if we're lucky, has decided she's broody . She's having a laugh . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 The joys of chicken keeping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Really hot here today, I've had the day off and have been down seeing my folks, got stuck in traffic coming home. Saw a great t shirt today... " I long for a world where a chicken can cross the road without having to have a good reason" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I saw a great one the other day that was worn by a (ahem) slightly rounded gentleman that said 'Sex and Drugs and Sausage Rolls' My favourite one of my own t-shirts says 'if you can read this, make me a sandwich'. I think it's hilarious but I do get some odd looks sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 My OH has a good t-shirt that says 'I am not young enough to know everything' very apt with a house full of teenagers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 It's a scorcher here today Witnessed an amusing moment this morning when the bin lorry came up our road. One of the bin men was obviously very hot as he suddenly nipped up the driveway of the house opposite and stuck his head under their outside tap to cool off Made me chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Had a very hot, but nice day out today as I have managed to get a couple of days off at the start of the holidays. Rosie is working for the next two days. I used to have a T shirt that said 'Fun Fearless Female' not sure where it is these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Just got back from the Olympic opening ceremony full dress rehearsal, I thought it was a bit strange but I cant tell you why or show you any photos. The tube was packed on the way home, it is going to be horrendous with all the tourists etc. Went to see my GP about my eczema (again) got prescribed a load of stuff, cost £40! If I had chronic asthma the prescription would have been free, why isnt it with chronic eczema (or other chronic illnesses) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
