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[StitchingMoss]

Getting exciting now !

UK coalition I would say. Lib dem vote here is very much of the leftie liberal wing I would say. Took votes from Labour because of Iraq etc. Definitely not soft Tories. They've got no machinery by all accounts and aren't standing huge numbers of candidates.

Gig, I too am so sad and sorry that the scan results weren't good. I can't imagine how you must be feeling. I will endeavour to keep you supplied with non medical chat and my splendid drawings. Lots of hugs from me to you. Xx

Clearly with the tonne of sand I decided to take the staycation idea to its logical conclusion. I will post a photo of the sand on fb.

oh Gig, I was just checking up on you, so sorry to hear the news, but will try and be here for you when I can. Dropped out of Draw something as internet isn't always great on my phone.

Hi to everyone else, I cannot imagine how much a tonne of sand is!!!

Gig, I know we have communicated lots already ((((((((((gig)))))))))

LG, I was and at your sand!

SP, I giggled at the "which do I save?" dilemma too!

"why are Lib Dem so unpopular?" - cos they traitorous bastards . Dh used to be a staunch LibDem (big softie) but we both voted Labour today - counts as a spoilt ballot paper round here unfortunately but it was Lab, LD, Tory or UKIP. Great choice .

V excited about our weekend away - anyone else got bank holiday plans?

No bank holiday plans here. I'm so looking forward to next year and not having exams over the bank holiday weekend! Not long until our little Midlands/North adventure though so we have that to look forward to.

I really must do lots of revision today but it's so hard with all the election coverage to distract me. Stayed up quite late drinking wine so a bit weary today. Lots of exciting results if you have my political persuasion. Scotland might not be quite as positive though!

Somehow I have managed to arrange a playdate with the wife of the minister of the evangelical church and her 4yo for Tuesday. I knew it was risky going to the evangelical church playgroup .

Flipping freezing here today, and there is still no heating. Appropriately DS1 has decided to watch "the Snowman" on DVD. He is really enjoying it.

How is Paris Gig? DD1 doesn't look that warm in the fb photo? Hope you are getting some good headspace this weekend. xx

Sunny here! for a change However not much use if you're stuck indoors studying. Turns out the core textbook for my exam subject changed and there's absolutely no way I can get a copy before Tuesday on account of the bank holiday I'm trying to stay positive.

How's France Gig. Hope you and DH are doing ok.

Oh no Scottish that is ridiculous to hear so late.

Am coping is about all i can say so its pretty shit to be honest but have had amazing hand holding from someone in similar position on here. Am annoyed at how I was told- ok, it's bad news but being told alone with no follow up pastoral care on hand and by a crying dr doesn't leave me feeling supported etc . Just makes me feel hopeless .

Sorry - cant pretend to be upbeat but am sure will turn corner. Kids and dh having nice time and it is good to be away.

Didnt mean to kill thread

You so didn't! Had a mahoosive post and then MN went down so lost it grrrr. Will try again tomo. What's everyone up to tonight. We're catching up on the Voice. They're all a bit more talented than your average xfactor contestant, but I am finding it a bit dull. Anyone else watching it still?

Oh, and anyone watching Homeland? I can't wait until tomorrow night's episode!

LaG - any progress on your holiday plans? Looking forward to hearing all about your playdate.

Btw, is no-one playing draw something with me in an attempt to prevent me from getting distracted from my revision?

Am watching French voice now- its quite good. They are a few weeks further on so the contestants sing with each other and their coaches.

Draw something playing up on my phone so that's my reason.

Ah, hopefully it will get more interesting. Tonight, 3 of the coaches stood to give someone a standing ovation (not Will), Will then looked at them so thought he should stand up but clearly didn't think it was worthy of a standing ovation. You wouldn't get that on the xfactor!

I haven't been watching the Voice or Homeland, although I would like to see the latter at some stage. Tonight we watched Madmen which I love. The late 60's fashions in the latest series are fantastic.

We went to buy a wheelbarrow today, so that the sand can be moved. Then I dug out the derelict sandpit and found a frog at one end and then what I think is a newt living at the other. Having just looked the newt up on the Internet it turns out I have broken the law by destroying it's habitat (albeit a sandpit) . All in all a rock and roll afternoon.

Scottish. Sorry about draw something. It's not personal. Just distracted at the moment. I will get back to it tomorrow.

Scottish you seem to be very unlucky when it comes to this particular paper. Hope you manage to get prepared over the next few days.

Don't hold your breath for our holiday plans. I will now nudge DH as to whether he has booked the time off for the next few months. Then he will announce that he can't take those weeks, and then we will be back to square one.

Gig - what an awful way to be given bad news. You poor thing. Glad that you are getting some positive support on MN.

Night all.

Is it a great crested newt by any chance LG?!

SP, sorry to hear about the book but the election results were fab .

Gig, I was stunned that you were told your results while alone, it is such bad practise . And I'm not surprised ur struggling right now - cant think I'd be coping any differently .

We're away this w/e, having a fab time but got to bed at 4am ! I am too old for late nights!

Oh yes, loved the results Pirate . I'm amazed you're up! 4am is no fun when you've got children to get you up eh? Hope you had a good night.

Oops, posted too soon. LaG - oops, re the newt! I guess you weren't to know.

Homeland is really good - I would absolutely recommend getting the box set on love film or downloading it. I've got the latest series of Mad Men on my planner but I haven't watched series 4 yet (or maybe series 3 too actually) so I want to try and catch up.

Yes, feeling unlucky re the paper - well, kicking myself really. I only discovered it upon reading through some old past papers and the actual paper I sat last year had some questions based on the new textbook but I didn't pick up on it . It's annoying, because the course is in transition and the new book is supposed to be for the new module in the same topic. So, I'm kicking myself but I'll just give it a bash and see how I get on.

I think it was a smooth newt actually

Are you ken livingstone lag - isn't he Into newts ?

French electiontastic here

A-ha the truth has finally been revealed Gig.

Who is going to win the election then? I liked the analysis after the first round on the BBC where they tried to explain the appeal of Sarkozy's opponent (whose name I forget) as being that he was dull and boring and after the glamour of The Sarkozy's that's what the French are craving.

Viva la socialism!

Indeed. I have just switched the radio on.

Marking my place, back from our first NCT weekend and very tired. Had a lovely time though and planning the next one for October!

Hi to everyone and special hugs for Gig, can't wait to see you on Friday x

It's very quiet on here, off to knit but will pop back later x

Hellooooooo! My exam is done. Yay. Now I can tidy my house start planning our England trip and birthday pirate adventures. Woo!

That's great how did it go?