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30 up The tea room afloat

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UniS · 07/10/2011 20:19

Welcome aboard.

The first rule of the tea room is - No fisticuffs.
The second rule is - Put the kettle on and lets have a Brew or open a bottle of Wine if its that time of day. Pull a sofa and relax. Parents of one, more (or less) children are welcome to hop on board and chat about anything and nothing. Introduce yourself if new and if you name change give us clue please.

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purpleknittingmum · 20/10/2011 21:31

thanks mistlethrush, yay for the praise points!

Scout19075 · 20/10/2011 21:32

JM, I've messaged you on the other space.

YAY for MC!

beanandspud · 20/10/2011 21:43

Fantastic news Scout - home at last!!! And not long to wait!

And hurray for MC and praise points!!!

Unis - you are the most creative person I've ever come across.

I'm trying to think of something fun to do with Small Bean on Sunday. Thinking of just getting a train to somewhere (which he would love) but can't decide where!

I have a RL Wine on the go. Can I get anyone a top up?

Scout19075 · 20/10/2011 21:54

Yes please!

It's just dawned on Mom that she only has to wait three weeks. However, she's now having a "OMG" moment in that she has lots of sewing for TS she wants to do/needs to finish. Grin I love having a mom that's an awesome sewer -- she's made TS a robe/dressing gown, is making him a cuddly doll (since he doesn't like plastic babies), more stuffed animals and some elves for Christmas. Goodness knows what else she's made for him.

Scout19075 · 20/10/2011 21:56

Sewer? NOOOOO! Seamstress. Only, isn't that someone who just sews clothes? Anyway, my mom sews and she's good at it.

beanandspud · 20/10/2011 22:00
Scout19075 · 20/10/2011 22:54

Awww

ComeIntoTheSinisterGardenMaud · 20/10/2011 22:59

72 years? That is mind-boggling.

:Totters off to bed, reflecting on how old she will be when she's been married for 72 years::

Good night all!

Jacksmania · 20/10/2011 23:15

:o at "sewer"
That's the kind of thing I'd say.

Mistle... I'm coming around to your way of thinking re sister visitation. She may just have to realize that our world and business and everything can't stop just because she's here. On the other hand, I don't know if I'm strong enough to handle the whining and complaints of "gee thanks, how often do I come visit too often for all of me, can't you take some time off"...
Meh. We'll see what happens.

Is it absolutely terrible of me to hope for a falling-out between now and then? It is, isn't it. I know, I'm a cow. Blush

Scout - will reply ASAP but so happy that we're thinking along the same lines re parcels and OMG I can't wait!!!
:o

Fishpants · 20/10/2011 23:17

Go on, Scout - guess which state Grin Extra Wine if you're right. And Biscuit as a consolation prize. BTW - I've never seen a biscuit of that depiction in England or elsewhere - interesting choice of graphic that was.

I sympathize with you too about wanting to be with your people - found myself dreadfully homesick a couple of times and just being back here even though not really DOING anything was a great pick-me-up.

And although now I've left it, and several bad memories along with it, I do miss England.

I lol'ed at 'I love having a Mom that's an awesome sewer' Grin

Thzumbazombiewitch · 20/10/2011 23:46

JM - I'm so sorry, I wasn't "dissing" your DH at all, very sorry if it came across that I was. I do still think it should be entirely your decision though - and if you don't want her there over your birthday then that's a good enough reason for you to say no. I also wasn't for a single second insinuating that there actually was any "thing" between your sis and your DH, except for in her mind. I shall stop talking about it now in case I put my foot in it again. [hblush]

Fishpants - that is a jammy dodger biscuit. Very popular in the 1970s at least.

Scout - yay for flights home! Wish I had even a plan for some...

Hurrah for MC's "praise points" - he's doing so well!

And I hope CAMHS can help your DD, PKM. :)

late night Brew - hot chocolate laced with rum or liqueur of your choice - is available on the sideboard over there.

Fishpants · 20/10/2011 23:49

Ahhhhh Thzumba now I see. We never ate those, they were shunned in my household so now I see.

Jacksmania · 20/10/2011 23:57

No, Thumb, I'm sorry!! I overreacted to what you said. i think I lurk on too many relationship threads where I see women bullied by crappy men and other posters rightfully point out that those men are being arses - but it does mean I get very defensive about DH because he is an absolute star and I would be devastated if I ever wrote something about him on here that made anyone go "leave the bastard" or "he's an arse". That was my knee-jerk, and I'm sorry.

I really value your input and your passionate defence of anyone on MN who's being treated like crap, I was just having a moment there and I really apologize.

Are we ok?

Scout19075 · 21/10/2011 00:12

I've never actually eaten a Jammy Dodger, either, but have seen them at Guide camp and in the shops. They seem like the type of cookie that everyone raves about but no one actually eats them (sort of like Twinkies -- everyone loves them but I don't know anyone that admits to liking them).

Fish, my guess was/is Texas (with Oklahoma coming a close second then Missouri or Arkansas).

I'm not normally homesick, though do often crave the food, but I've had a rough ride since finding out I was pregnant and the last year in particular hasn't been the most fun I've ever had, so I could really do with some comfort food and a Mom-Hug. I'm from PA originally but lived in MN for almost four years before moving to the UK (with about a year back in PA but I never got too settled in because I knew I was coming over here) so haven't actually lived in my home area in about 11 years. It's still home, though, even if it is a bit of a shock to the system going back. Most of my friends from home live elsewhere or are transplants to the area, so it's always a bit of hit-and-miss (due to Thanksgiving) who I see every year on our trip back. Still, I'll see my parents, my siblings and my grandma (and this year one of my aunts, two of my cousins and six of my little cousins) so that's all good.

Scout19075 · 21/10/2011 00:12

Oh, and JM,

(I heart "squee")

Jacksmania · 21/10/2011 00:13

is pretty good, isn't it :o

oxeye · 21/10/2011 00:18

Joins in the general

Scout19075 · 21/10/2011 00:20

Have just put out a FB call to borrow a toy stroller or shopping trolley -- how many snarky comments do you think my American friends/family/classmates will come out with? My guess is at least two, one of whom thinks it's funny that I use Brit-isms.

Fishpants · 21/10/2011 01:45

All state guesses wrong so far. One of yours was close though, Scout. Think borders of midwest + border of south.

Fishpants · 21/10/2011 01:46

Oh, and border of midwest from eastern side. And border of South from its northern side.

Hmm Am I giving it up too easily?

Thzumbazombiewitch · 21/10/2011 03:15

Not to me fishpants! My knowledge of the US states is so bad it's not funny. Although I do know where a few bits are. [hblush] So I'll just guess Arizona without having the first clue if it matches with your geographical hints!

JM - we are good, no problems here at all. [hsmile]

I liked Jammy dodgers - but can't eat them any more now because of the wheat intolerance thingy.

Scout - at some point your US friends will have to accept and cope with your acquired Britishness - it isn't going to go away, especially as TS grows older and starts to talk more, and goes to school and picks up all sorts of new colloquialisms. Tell them not to be so parochial if they start on you! [hgrin]

Scout19075 · 21/10/2011 07:15

Border of South from the north?

mistlethrush · 21/10/2011 10:38

JM - I don't think you came across as too protective of your DH - he sounds as though he's simply trying to make life as easy as possible in terms of 'family' and perhaps doesn't completely appreciate the stress that causes you (or see why it might cause you stress).

I really don't think how your sister can expect you to just drop everything for a longish visit like that. If you were on a more traditional job, you'd get a limited amount of leave and you, presumably, wouldn't want to take half your annual total (or however much) off to spend with your sister, rather than having time with your own family possibly away from home doing somethign different and special. If I were you I would put the ball in her court - say these are my working hours, and I can take x days or 1/2 days off, but I need to book them well in advance - would you like me to book them at the beginning, middle or end or one of each. Don't make it a 'I might be able to take some time off' - just choose the number of days and stick with it. Make sure DH is a) aware of the plan and b) backs you up on the plan and c) doesn't let on that you could take more leave but chose not to Grin

I'm waiting to see if DH is going to go to karate with mc tomorrow morning. I hope he does. He did enjoy it last week despite getting really stiff.

I'm getting excited about half term, particularly with the plans for 31st which are afoot. MC is going to be beside himself with excitement Grin

CMOTdibbler · 21/10/2011 11:01

Am v excited about the 31st too Mistle !

I'm a very happy bunny - the botox on my finger has worked, so its not sticking up anymore, and so looks much better.

Back home this evening from a v chilly Berlin

mistlethrush · 21/10/2011 11:08

That's great that its work CMot! Is it something that will have to be repeated every now and then - or will you have to play it by ear and see what happens?

I'm not actually going to tell mc what we're planning yet - not even sure I'll do it until that morning otherwise he might not get to sleep the night before. I'll wait and play it by ear I think.