(Boring bit first: 'which' is non-restrictive, 'that' is restrictive. So:
The shoes that I wear are flat. >> probably single pair of shoes, definite restricting fact about them
The shoes, which I wear, are flat. >> possible multiple pairs of shoes, information is potentially ambiguous and not absolute and requires a comma.
However, most people don't abide by the rule anymore and it certainly isn't gramatically necessary, although it may be pedantically so )
Aren't I dapper? I'm such a fashion pariah. For example, high heels TYG, what are they? I would say that I look like a man in drag in heels, but that's quite optimistic. I look like a 20 stone rugby player who has been forced, at gunpoint to wear heels for the first time whilst desperately needing the loo and having rather sore bunions. I live in Doc Martens and the occasional pair of thai velvet shoes or birkies. Oh and I have some clogs, which I wear in public when I'm really going for the mad local woman look (NB: it's 'which I wear in public' because I wear them in private too, if I had said 'that I wear in public I would have restricted my wearing of them to public-use. Am I making sense yet?).
TYG- it's a commute from Central Norfolk to the South Norfolk/Suffolk border that DH would be partaking in. Terrible roads, the main roads are hazardous because they're few and far between and over-used and the little country lanes are full of sheep. He wouldn't know on a day to day basis how long the commute would take because it would depend on sheep behaviour/farmer Ned/which numpty has driven his 4x4 down the lane and into a ditch today. And it would most likely make him miserable but he can't stay in the job he's in for another year. Mrs JB, you guessed correctly, the witchy old bully is his boss- makes it very difficult for him to handle. She is not a woman you can reason with (I think her white fur gilet, fake nails and orange tan are preventing normal adult reasoning from getting through). Glad you're feeling better too- aches and pains while common are terrifying I agree. Lwatkins, will be thinking of you today too!
Scoot, hope the scan goes well. Sounds like they know what they are doing. And I wholeheartedly agree with you on the weighing thing. I haven't a clue what I weigh and never have. I've probably put on about 5 stone so far judging by the size of my bumpage. Creena, snort! at you thinking that's a bump. I hope you never meet me on a dark night, it would terrify you.
JL I believe the property market in Leicester is quite buoyant. My Aunt has just sold her house in Glen Parva, quickly and with little hassle. I hope the same happens for you.
Still haven't decided what to do about mat. leave. Cinnamon, love the idea of lying round patting the cat and napping but I'm incapable of relaxing at home. It's the scary nuns and chickens that prevent any kind of relaxation. I could go swimming lots though and wander and take pictures, eat gingerbread. I just know I'll end up nesting and turning the house upside down though.
Lupins- I would be very grateful of any little baby clothes you have. Honestly, I have nothing to speak of and would pay you a fair price. I keep trying on ebay but there are some nasty little stingers out there .
Had an antenatal check yesterday. Gone from measuring two weeks bigger than I should be, to being spot on. Everything's fine, Mathilda's head down, facing the right way and not engaged (think I might have muttered 'well that's a bloody relief' when told this). Couldn't do full blood count as apparently getting blood out of me is impossible. I have to go and see a phlebotomist at the hospital after 6 attempts yesterday. What's all that about then? I have no veins. Blood pressure's normal, no proteins etc.
First antenatal class tonight. Fun stuff. Tonight's session is entitled 'Normal Labour'.
Secret shower sounds good to me. Never known anybody have a real one!
LG&T, things are sounding positive on the Plymouth front!