Chateau Gizzy - The Commune finally opens at the University of Milton North

[DumSpiroSpero]

Well, it's about time.

Now all we need are furnishings and decorations...

Like the Christmas name, Vampy!

I have been trying to think of one....

BTW if any of you spot a vaguely familiar name on WP or Twitter - don't give me away - it's for my non-fanfic writing, but I'm hoping to take my existing followers with me iykwim!

Spiro I agree, I thought she was trying to support you.

::staggers in::

What news on the Rialto?

A lovely Hobbity bit, Maud. And Spiro's new story.

What have you been up to?

Ah yes. I have great hopes for the scenes between Thorin and Gandalf - they should be the least turgid most inspiring part of the film.

I have been reading the reviews on my phone, so they were really really tiny - still think it was funny that your stalker critic totally changed her ideas around, but I did work out how to make her into a proper PLFW (Pretend Lucas' Fantasy Wife) cos let's face it, real Lucas wouldn't have anything to do with her!!!

It's quiet in here, tonight.

something for cravat-lovers everywhere.

Hi Massive! Can't look at that as am on phone.

Just been on Wattpad - hadn't realised how many times TMO had posted - WTAF!? (Sorry - you'll have to let me off that one).

Have responded again - I am really not going to any more.

Hi Spiro. I can only see your new comment atm, the others are all from earlier. This sort of thing daunts me. How do you stop yourself from getting discouraged, I wonder. I am never going to get anything out there at this rate

To help you in your research.

Can you see that?

Mother Colonel very poorly. Colonel going up first thing. I'm in a quandary as to what to do with regards children etc. my fabulous neighbour is happy to have them but there's so much on in the next few days/weeks with Christmas coming up that I don't want them to miss

Sorry need to let off steam somewhere - carry on around me. Normality is what I'm craving!

It's one person, I'm getting plenty of support from others - not every single person is going to like or understand everything I write, that's life.

If I want to attempt to 'go pro' at some stage I'll need a thick skin - might as well get some training in now!

Ah, Vamps, sorry to hear that, and sorry for the Colonel.. I do wish I could help. I suppose all you can do is take it one day at a time.

Vampy I'm so sorry - is that a big change even from the weekend? When's his brother arriving?

Don't worry about the kids if you have to leave them with your neighbour - it's one festive season, they'll be others.

Yeah, how do you get a thick skin? Mine's paper-thin and it's a real pain.

But what a silly problem i'm whingeing about, after all..

Massive, the crazy cake lady is crazy unusual with her critique. I have never seen anything as nit-picky as her comments to Spiro on any other fic I've read.

Why don't you put Tansy on there? Most RA fans would get all the references and there's nothing especially identifying to the Academy in it, is there?

::pokes Spiro with specially sharpened stick, just to ensure she isn't slacking::

There'll be others

Oh Vampy, I'm so sorry, I didn't get as far as your post before I replied to Massive. Personally, I think you just have to do what is necessary to help the Colonel for the immediate future - as Spiro says, there'll be other Christmassy things to do with the dcs but the Colonel won't have this time with his mum again.

If you need distracting, are you on the phone or 'puter? Can we root out some extra special vids from the Bibliotheque to take your mind off things temporarily?

Vampy, what is your dilemma - whether to go with him or whether to stay with the kids? If so, have you asked the Colonel what he would like you to do?

Vamps so sorry to hear things have taken another turn for the worse, I know we can't do anything practical to help but if you need to let off steam or rant or cry then we are all here for you.

What Small said too, Vampy.

What Small and Spiro said. Sttting here, thinking of you and sending you mental

Dilemma is yes whether to dump kids (and dog in kennels) and go up to London and do what? Support father-in-law mainly - he has absolutely no-one else. I know there will be other festive seasons, but the kids have really missed out on the last two already and so we had a lot resting on this one, but hey-ho - what's Christmas really eh?

Think I'm going to hang around tomorrow and let the C go up there and suss things out - she may well be stabilised and manage for a while longer, but as her INR levels are so bad, if she suffers a bleed currently it will be fatal as her blood will not clot - they'll know tomorrow as to whether they've managed to control that a bit more. Also her pain is not being controlled, but when they upped the morphine even a little bit, she is unable to do anything herself as she's so jerky and confused - not a way to carry on living.

I can't just abandoned the children for an unknown about of time, and I can't really just bring them with me either. I don't want DD especially exposed to this if possible, as she is a real deep thinker and worrier - she has been through enough in her little life already coping with numerous moves and Daddy being aware in scary places.

Brother in law and family were due to fly in on Sunday morning - they may well change their plans. I'm about to ring father in law back and see what they said when he spoke to him.

Part of me wants to be selfish and bury my head in the sand and stay here where it will be easier. My real side says that I should go to London and be there for FIL. The Colonel would rather the kids were happy, that would make him most relaxed, so thinks I should stay here for the time-being while he susses out what's going on. Thank goodness his work is being understanding!

Will be on my phone Lady D = just chat amongst yourself and make me laugh!! Tis what you are all best at.

FIL just phoned - he doesn't think there's much I can do tomorrow, but I'm definitely going down on Wednesday. I'm taking over organising funeral arrangements once he's managed to talk to her and decide if she has any idea where she wants to be buried. She wants a humanist funeral and a woodland burial, so not completely straightforward, but the power of MN has come to my rescue with some fab links and advice already!!

thanks for being here - sorry to lower the tone.

Is your BIL the last member of the family she has to see?