*tamoxifen* 31- in the bus shelter with the cheap booze

[Gigondas]

Shiny new thread

prawn ring ! am marvelling at the horrors which are Iceland lasagne bites -eww

Oh it wouldn't be a party without a prawn ring (and in case of our recent Xmas dos, half defrosted Iceland type nibbles- I bet they got lasagne bites this year). Think that always happens with interviews (and exams) that you replay what you could have done jchoc. What is being delivered today?

Am sure lunch will be lovely mas

Have you got lots to watch while
You wait topsy? I have one more package to come .

Pen, (((hugs)))). We might sound mad saying waiting's the worst part, but it really is. Can we distract you with and inane natter?

Well done on the interview, Jane. Report back on the prawn ring. My Grandma once won a £2 voucher for Iceland in a raffle. She didn't pick up the prize as she didn't want to go to Iceland. She hadn't realised it was a shop.

Topsy, what's the pressie for DD?? Hope it arrives safely. When do your two break up? If they're anything like mine, they're already beyond excited. Really don't envy the teachers at this time of year.

Dim Sum sounds mmm, Gig. Remember to bring some back for the trolley.

Work's finally winding down for me. Have one last thing to do this morning and send off, then I think I'm free. Just have Christmas to organise then.

Am watching 2 episodes of Elementary whilst I wait .
Did all my housework yesterday (ignores the fact that pig/dog has performed German Shepherd Muddy Paw Art all over the kitchen floor)

Apparently (according to the Greatest Liars In The World - Argos) the iPad is on the Yodel van for delivery today
Will believe that when its actually in my hand !

The DC and DH all finish work and school at lunch time on Friday .
Bang goes my peaceful house

Ooh, an iPad. that'll keep her quiet bet she'll be over the moon.

I've only got until 2pm tomorrow and the school concert's in the morning, so that's just today really. eek..

About cleaning- cleaner called in sick so I will be doing it (unless can get nanny2 to do some. Nanny1 would have it all done by lunchtime usually but she is off on holiday after today so is busy getting a fix of mini gig). Am not going to attempt any cleaning til post play date tho .

I expect in certain Mn areas the suggestion would be for big gig to help. I suspect that would be about as much help as roping pig dog in.

Good luck with yodel- I am never filled with confidence when I see their name as delivery outfit.

T wouldn't be much good at helping with cleaning- too distracted plus it wouldn't get done to my satisfaction (uptight obsessive emoticon)
I shall clean tomorrow...
He breaks up at lunchtime on Friday - I probably won't be back from hospital to make sure PE kit and raincoat are brought home and not left mouldering in his locker.
Righto, off to tidy myself in readiness for outing.

gigs Can you not ring one of the agencies to get a cleaner. I have used Molly Maid and they were fine.

I would love name of massage lady. She will cope with the mutilation tactfully? I have been sensitive since being completely humiliated by reflexology woman who refused to treat me, didn't do Cancer apparently....

Imperial China? Yum.

MAS DDs student flat decided to indulge themselves in a night in with Iceland party food since their Mums do NOT go to Iceland. They said it was disgusting, and they do not have high standards....

Now in full panic mode, haven't slept, have to be on plane tomorrow and now feeling very evil as I have to take goon dog to prison for Christmas and he knows because his food has been put in car. He keeps hopefully giving me his best Collie stare....

Gig, have put some pics on my profile to show you how to harness mini-Gig.

Have a nice outing, MAS.

smee today's Today Lynne Truss spoof is halfway down on this page (saving you the five minute hunt I just had): news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9779000/9779836.stm

I'm currently lying half collapsed on my sofa having been to the local hairdresser's (good) on foot (probably overambitious). I was feeling better yesterday so I hitched a ride to the local library, but along with doing a tiny bit of washing up and probably walking around the house resulted in a night of discomfort. Crazy isn't it? I keep on hearing in my head the surgeon telling me that the breast is a superficial organ and I should be right as rain in a couple of days. Either I'm a fuss-pot, or he's talking nonsense.

Hope everyone's enjoying the grey chilly weather. A good excuse for a chocolate madelaine (just retrieved the last one to have with my coffee). Bliss.

Yes doesn't flinch (massaged me when had a line too) as has worked with lots of cancer patients. She is also qualified in reflexology . Will pm you details.
And will definitely bring some dim sum back (am off to one on baker st copthall) .

Luckily super nanny nanny 1 and 2 are helping out so need of help. Am very lucky now after my woes with the previous nanny.

loma surgeon is a dick idiot- see how well he would be doing a few days later if we lopped a bit of him off and filled him full of opiates.

smee can't see profile pics - am I being daft?

And mas enjoy your lunch.

Thanks Gigondas you make me laugh out loud! I was thinking the same, particularly if it was a similarly - um - sensitive part of his anatomy.

at Gigs, though she's right Lomaamina, he is an arse. Anaesthetic alone knocks you for ages. Thanks for link.

Gigs, not sure why you can't see pics. They're only open to mums net mates, but I have clicked your name and it's there. Try again? If anyone wants to see them and can't I can add you.

Smug alert (or should that read skin of teeth alert), as have just posted Christmas cards and final parcels. Still lots of shopping to do though..

am back- it was very nice- the gathering though food not brilliant,but never mind -wsas nice to see the others and bcns were very jolly.
The Lynne Truss was very good this morning !
I missed the bit about loma's surgeon- bah !

This ought to distract you penis
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Lunch was lovely- honey pork puffs and char siu buns especially (sorry mas).

And smee still can't see profile .

Did everyone's deliveries turn up?

And loma hope you are resting up.

kurri aren't you due to get involved in a bunfight - it has been a while ?

Loma It is your Consultant who is the superficial organ......

Er...not sure why you can't see profile, Gig. Can anyone else see it? Maybe I don't exist. Does that mean I don't have to buy Christmas presents?

Tee hee at Copthall and yes, thanks Gigondas resting with my feet up and doing some 'superficial' work: reviewing research proposals, assessing coursework, y'know... My brain works reasonably well in a prone position, thankfully .

n.b. looking forward to doing battle with our jobsworth admin who will be demanding a 'fit to return to work' letter when I go back in the new year (not wanting to out myself, but we're closed over the xmas period), even though I only took four actual days of sick leave - i.e. only four days that didn't involve working from home. Not sure whether I have the energy to do battle with the battle-axe or if I'll roll over and get her wretched piece of paper from the doc. Can anyone explain the logic of these notes to me? Apparently the doctor doesn't need to examine me in order to certify I'm fit to work . Where's the logic to that?

Appt tomorrow lunchtime.

I have kept busy today done Xmas shopping. I have some codeine I will take tonight as my mind just races and goes round and round and round every night.

If the diagnosis is one of the bad thyroid cancers I don't know how I will cope.

Pen I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Be strong. There's every chance this is something manageable and treatable.

Come back and tell us your news if you feel up to it.

pen - if it is bad news I'm sure you will cope- I bet everyone on here though they wouldn't but you do,as you've no choice really - am keeping everything crossed for good news though.
char sui buns- yum yum- wish we'd had them for lunch !

Can't tell you not to worry, Pen but whatever they say it'll be a relief just to know. And whatever you face, MAS is right. If we can do it, so can you.

Penis will be thinking of you tomorrow lunchtime .
Whatever it is , once you've had some time to get your head around it , you WILL cope .
I know it doesn't feel like it now , but you will .

iPad mini arrived !!!
I did not spend the afternoon playing with it .
I merely turned it on to check it didn't need charging ...

Glass of wine for anyone ?