I'll start today's thread then, watch this space.....

Hi all Sorry I haven't kept up with thread, but I have read that some are going through difficult times. My heart goes out to you.
galen Glad you got those passports posted I know they were bugging you.
Too hot at work today I've got a heat rash on my neck!!!!
Right brought a paddling pool & fan on my way home. Hope they both work okay.
So tonight I've made DH's dinner (me not hungry ate DS leftover stew!)
unpacked fan & put it together.
Cleaned yukky recycling big veg bin!
cancelled Love film membership never really used it cheaper for us to just buy them!
Sent e-mail to cousin to say what flight we are on. She can't read English and I can't writing in Spanish so cross fingers for me!
e-mail to friend.
Written list ready for tomorrow!
It's late, have a lovely day tomorrow

Had a very good day, funeral very peaceful and then tea in a lovely garden, and nice to see some family members and reminisce.

Managed to wash upstairs and downstairs floors and change two beds before I left, so house seems fresher.

dd went swimming with Brownies as an outing
dss ate pizza and salad, played in garden and computer with dh (all in good mood), so only work I had to do when I returned at 8.30 was kiss everyone goodnight.

Simply - simple answer, headmistress is opposed to sails. PTA put in a largish fixed sunshade two years ago, She did not want us to spend the money on it. There is no OFFICICAL requirement for sails, or shade, only that a risk assessment is made - meaning recommendations for hats, suncream and yes you guessed it, water, and provision for using classrooms for quiet activities at playtime. All of which school has done so I suppose I should be grateful. You have no idea how long we debated all this two years ago at PTA meetings. I think the problem is that heatwaves are still "freak events" like snow so schools don't want to spend money on that eventuality. Essentially the school probably like loads of other public buildings is not designed for hot weather.

boiled Wolf

swan glad you had a nice evening out with dh. Hope the funeral ran smoothly.
galen sorry to hear about the rough night. Hope tonight's better and that your day has been ok.
dyls hope your dd is feeling better from earlier
wendy no suggestions on the sofa, but hope you crack it soon. You can probably smell it a lot worse than it is just because you know it's there iykwim.

We had a lovely day. My friend prepared a lovely salad for lunch and the little ones ran around like mad, in the end they were so worn out, they climbed into bed together! so cute.

Dp is back on nights so have been out all day. Won't be able to do much this week. Shame

Far too humid, we ended up at the seaside eating fish, chips and icecream

I have a really sore throat and headache though.

I am feeling a little more upbeat though too BBL

Take it easy Grouchy.

Simply - where do you work? (are you a lifeguard?)

No paddling pool for me a now raining and thundering .

Help me I'm melting...

Hello all It's too darn hot

Just got back in from the school walk this morning...well, took Ed to school then went for coffee and breakfast, Tesco, work and Reading friends. Got to collect the Lazarus like Ed in 1/2 hr, feed him then go to the Govenors meeting at the school

DONE

Up and down with crockery
Empty DW
Put away
Peg out washing
Feed birds
Feed cat (not with the birds!)
Water plants
Make Toast and drinks
Wash and meds
Help Ed wash and dress
S&S bathroom
S&S loo
Make beds
Bags ready and off.

Still lots to do. Tomorrow is going to be crazy daft with dentist,beavers and grocery shopping after school <<GULP EMO>>

FLY keeps me sane, honest

hello all
DC playdoughing at the table, been in paddling pool. Both are shattered - it must be the heat and not sleeping properly. I am pretty shattered too. I am looking forward to yoga tonight.
Still scrubbing the sofa (dd did a wee on it at the weekend - long story) and it still stinks - have tried normal detergent and carbolic soap - does anyone have any ideas? I am despairing of it and panicking it will be stinking for my fundraising tea party next week!
Thanks for all the info - hadn't thought of baking cakes to sell too! this is my list so far:
Chocolate cake
lemon drizzle
large butterfly buns
choc brownies
lemon biscuits
flapjacks
coconut slice or bakewell slices
fruit cake
marmalade loaf
couple of buttered tea loaves

Any omissions? I am expecting between 20 - 40 depending on who turns up - don't mind eating cake all week lol!

It's far too hot for me and too hot to go out anywhere unless you have to - I pity you and sports afternoon, galen esp with poorly little one

dyls i haven't fed my tomatoes at all - they are all looking ok though! I have black flies on my broad bean plants but all else is growing well. hope dd is ok and not sick again

swan hope funeral ok - i love going on the train and reading books there it's fab! your chat with dh sounds timely here too, fed up of shouting and nagging for ds in particular not doing as he is asked!