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Ludaloo · 26/04/2008 07:58

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grouchyoscar · 26/04/2008 19:04

Hello again

I got a couple of hours, got up and felt like a lazy moo. Went potterring about outside and

Check the plants in the greenhouses (lettuces going mad)
Broke up Ed's trampoline (it was broken and he is too big for it)
Stashed it in the bin,
Fed the birds and fixed the bird feeder Swept the garden
Lugged 2 extractor bags of sawdust into the cellar
Emptied WM
Took wet laundry up to dry
Bring down damp stuff
Load TD and run
Empty TD and take laundry upstairs
Sweep kitchen
Mop kitchen
Mop front room

I think I've made up for my nap

Bought a laminator today! Means I can protect Ed's certificates and his art works that he's now producing. Plus I can make card games and stuff for him. Also got myself 2 new walking sticks from eBay, if I'm stuck with a stick, may as well have a few nice ones

Hope you're all well and have had lovely days

tortoise · 26/04/2008 19:10

Well done GO

Well, it seems that everytime i sign into Ebay, PC shuts down. Why would that be? An ideas?

Nutsaboutchocolate · 26/04/2008 20:12

Evening all Tort did you read my post from last night about the Ebay tool bar?

I forgot that I had problems with Ebay shutting down my PC (not laptop) so time ago. I loads Firefox for my browser then and it worked ok after that. Maybe your browser dopes not like Ebay and so shuts your PC down. I was told it is something to do with bad loading files.

I will post this now for tort and then make another post of today.

Nutsaboutchocolate · 26/04/2008 20:13

dopes* does

tortoise · 26/04/2008 20:21

Yes saw that HN but i don't think i have it. Haven't done anything different with Ebay before PC started crashing. Not sure what to do.

Bewilderbeast · 26/04/2008 20:35

evening all

done

taken ds to library
supermarket shop
dw on
wm on
washing folded
lots of playing with ds
bit of weeding in the garden
something has eaten my fledgling courgette plants
the accounts
bit of tidying

lots to do tomorrow, I procrastinate too much!

tort well done to mini-tort, I never thought that they would have been capable at that age
dyls congrats on the presentation
luda hope you found some nice shoes
grouchy I like the idea of laminating eds artwork. Joe's nursery/school make a lot of their own games (like my mum did when she was a teacher) they have some great number games just made on card and then laminated. It'd be great for recipes too
bianca park sounds much more fun than doing chores
Hi to jas and nuts

Nutsaboutchocolate · 26/04/2008 20:36

at those who got a lie in this morning. DD was up at 5am and she was not going to go back to sleep. She said DS2 was in my bed so she wanted to be as well. I said ok but then DS2 woke up and that was it then for sleep.

DS2 seems to be better today but still not 100% himself.

Its been a lovely day here. I have been outside for most of it with DC. They had loads of fun and soon went to sleep tonight.

Bianca I hope you are all ready for tomorrows party. I hope the weather people are wring about the rain for tomorrow but my joints are telling me they are going to be right. BTW I was outside this morning. I nearly did take the lappy out with me but the battery was not charged enough and would have died before I got much done.

Luda Did you get some new shoes?

Tort I`m glad the icecream is in your words "delish!" A shame that Micky got the first lot of sugar and eggs. It might have been an "omen" though having to do a 2nd lot.

Im watching 'Britains Got Talent' I dont know why some even think they are good. Or do they act so really bad as it is the only way they will get on TV? You either have to be good or really bad to get shown. No good just being OK.

HN xx

TheMadHouse · 26/04/2008 21:08

Evening all

Just a quicky so I know where to find you all in the morning. Good day in the mad house, just done 30 mins wii fit - god I am really overweight and unfit. Guess my wiifit age anyone

BiancaCastafiore · 26/04/2008 21:10

Hello again

We are almost ready for tomorrow now, thank goodness! House is nice and tidy so I shouldn't need to do much housework for the next week (I'm working extra days for the next couple of weeks too so I had hoped to get well on top of everything)
I just need to make the sandwiches and blow up balloons in the morning which shouldn't take too long.

Completely shattered so will be going to bed soon.

Dh and I have rowed

BiancaCastafiore · 26/04/2008 21:12

How does the wii fitness thing work TMH?
As you say you're "really overweight and unfit" I'll guess erm...10 years older? 44?

Nutsaboutchocolate · 26/04/2008 21:34

I have no idea TMH It would rate me at, at least 75

Bianca sorry you have had a row with DH. I suppose that is one good thing about being single. No-one to row to with. HNtree and me seem to get on really well, though we do have a few little moans but it is not like having a row with a partner. I hope you make up soon if you have not already.

Seem to have lost Tort

EHM · 26/04/2008 22:20

Just wanted to say Hi before I go to bed. Took Ellie to Zio's Circus this afternoon. She was a bit unsure when we first arrived, but loved it!
wishing bianca's dd a Happy Birthday for tomorrow. just incase I don't get chance in the morning. We have a 3rd birthday party at soft playing starting at 10am.

I am sure ruby said it was her dd's Birthday this weekend too? Happy Birthday.
Night All.x.x.

EHM · 26/04/2008 22:26

oops Zippo's Circus

dylsmum1998 · 26/04/2008 22:39

EHM glad ellie liked the circus.
did she love the budgies the most?? lol sorry bit of a joke amongst others in the circus as i forget his name but that fella has been doing the tricks with his budgies forEVER in the show. i first saw him do it about 7 years ago i think, when my sis worked on that circus.
i love the horses they are my fav bit, and my dd's too.
did the little girl do tricks with one of the ponies? she was really sweet when i last saw it, very young an pony was being v. naughty wouldnt do what she was telling it

Bianca hope all goes well for tomorrow. well done getting it all oganised

TheMadHouse · 27/04/2008 00:12

OK Wii fit age was 41, but at least I have a goal and can make a fool of myself at home. Struggling with sleep again

BiancaCastafiore · 27/04/2008 07:12

41 doesn't sound so bad TMH. I'd e unfit too I fear. Hope you managed to sleep x

The circus sounds great EHM

Dd has been up since just after 5, very excited!
Dh has manged to get back to sleep but I've come downstairs to start getting the last few bits ready

No sign of rain yet and our local forecast is saying no rain till later this afternoon so hopefully it'll work out that we can get out in the garden

Better get on...

EHM · 27/04/2008 07:47

TMH i mentioned the wii fittness to dh last night. do you think it is beneficial? I'd probably have a fitness again of around 100. Hope you gets some rest today.
bianca hope all goes well today. looks like a lovely day here at moment. fingers crossed weather holds out for you. Happy Birthday DD.
Dylsm the budgies the ringmaster fella did the budgie thing, ellie wasn't impressed. she loved the litlle girl with the mini ponies, we even had her picture taken with the little girl in spanish costume, mini romany caravan, mini pony, ellie & I. The horses are beautiful.

Have a good day all off to get ready.x.x Hello to all to follow.

EHM · 27/04/2008 07:48

psdylsm what did your sister do in the circus?

DontDreamItBeIt · 27/04/2008 08:14

Morning

Hapy Birthday Bianca's dd I hope the party goes well, and the rain holds off util later.
And Ruby's dd, too if it is hers!

We spent yesterday pottering, and dp took all 3 out to the park for a couple of hours.
DD1 has Church with the Brownies today, but nothing else on. DP said he will finish his jobs list today

TMH - I suspect a Wii fi age of 41 would be something to aspire to for me, and it is less than 10 yrs over your real age. I think it could be alot worse. Something to work on and help you see the improvement as you lose weight and get fitter.

TheMadHouse · 27/04/2008 08:23

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you

Bianca and Rubys DDs - hope you have great days and good birthdays

I am hoping the wii really gets me going, you choose a goal and work to it, I am doing my on BMI. It weighs you daily and you go from there

I didnt get much sleep - DS1 is really off - wingey and was up at 4.50, I got into bed with him to snuggle his off, but he was up again at 6.

Boys are dress
Porridge is cooling
its raining, its pouring

We are going to the Big Kid circus this afternoon if this rain keeps up. I have never been

Ludaloo · 27/04/2008 09:14

Morning

Hope the parties go well. I bet there are some very excited DC about this morning!!

I would love Wii Fit...have heard loads of people rave about them. I have to do my running today...in the rain

Landlord comming today too, not sure when, so I have been tidying already this morning.

Oh and thank you to those who asked.....yes I did get some shoes. I went for gold strappy sandal type one's with a bit of a heel, and a matching clutch bag. So I will be black and gold

These Are them!

The bag was from Claire's Accessories.

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Ludaloo · 27/04/2008 09:25

Oh Bugger! The washing machine has broken! It just went loopy and beeped like a mad beepy thing....now it has turned itself off and won't turn back on. I think it has blown the fuse. I knew something bad was going to happen it was making a horrible burning smell a couple of months ago.

GREAT!

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Ludaloo · 27/04/2008 10:11

I'm up and dressed now. DC are all dressed bar DD2.
I've cleaned the Guinea Pigs out (last thing my landlord would want to smell I expect)
Just hoovering and generally tidying now.

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dylsmum1998 · 27/04/2008 11:00

bianca and ruby happy birthday to your dd's, hope the parties go well for you.

ehm the only person i know that loves the budgies and isnt bored by them is my Nan LOL
my sister was a dancing girl when she worked on that circus, lovely photos i have will haunt her forever of her in her yellow bird outfit she had to dance in

luda love the shoes they are gorgeous. bugger about the washing machine

Everyone else hello

grouchyoscar · 27/04/2008 11:55

Hello again ALL

Had a good night's sleep but I am still exhausted

Big Grouchy wave to Luda Bianca Ruby BWB Dylsmum FGS Tort Jas and Nuts Happy birthdays to FLY babies and DCs

EHM isn't Zippo's Circus the one they use for the stuff on Cbeebies?

DONE (so far)
Up
Washed
Ed washed
Dressed
Beds made
Curtains drawn
Bins emptied
Towel cabinet tidied out
WM emptied and clothes sorted for drying
Upstairs for drying
Damp washing down
Load TD and run
Ironing pile sorted

TO DO

Ironing
Sewing (buttons, name tapes, no proper sewing)
Lunches for tomorrow
Clothes out for morning
Vac front room

Suppose I better crack on

BBL