Swagger Inn thread 166 - where the forrin one tries to come up with a witty title but fails

[WickedWenchOfTheNorth]

I am knackered. Got shoes in the first shop - hurrah! Not one strapless bra in my size though. Obviously couldn’t try on slightly different sizes. Walked all around the shops with my mask on, getting progressively warmer. Wouldn’t have bothered me if the shops had the stuff I wanted. DH wanted to go for something to eat but because I wasn’t hungry as soon as midday came around, and all the restaurants had massive queues outside them, he’s had a bit of a sulk about that.

Called for paint on the way home. Brand’s website says that the product I want is available in the colour (one of those ones that you get mixed) I want but not online. Have tried two separate big DIY places - they don’t do the mixing of that brand any more. Phoned the specific decorator centre - can’t do that colour in that product. They can mix it in a slightly different product - but it’s twice as expensive. Fucksake I just want some kitchen paint in the colour I’ve chosen. Have emailed them to ask where I can get this sodding paint. If not, going to have to start again from scratch.

Whinge whinge whinge first world problems and all that.

Oh and DS1 is refusing to contact his favoured university because “what’s the point? They’ll only say no”.

DH has said I’m always in a bad mood and he doesn’t know why and really it’s not fair on everyone else. Fuck the fuck off.

Hurrah for shoes, but boo for practically everything else (With an additional slap for DS1 who should phone them and ask - in the full expectation of them saying 'no' - but then at least he knows that he tried.)

Have I already shared this, about female anger? twitter.com/caitlinmoran/status/1280151777153859585? You might want to point DH towards it... Or not. [grin

I shall have a read of that later. I’ll need to add some water/vodka to my brain to reconstitute it.

Evening. Went to the dentist today, yay! He didn't seem too bothered by my 'low grade infection' which I've had for months and told me to get some different mouthwash which might help. Have to go back in three weeks. Hygienist did a scale but not polish, although she did give me a little pot of pink stuff to use which DH is very impressed with as he had some last week.

Oh LetUs, I've said this before, but everything is so difficult. Still at least you got your shoes.

Will also read that link later Helen.

We're going to the caravan tomorrow for a few days bearing in mind that DS & Co want to go next week and we have to leave 72 hours clear in between. The rules on the site are horrendous, but they're being ultra careful which is understandable.

That’s good news re your dental visit Apricot. I mean, it’s obviously not good news that your “low grade infection” is still loitering about, but here’s hoping the different mouthwash and pink stuff does the trick. Enjoy the caravan, hope you get some lovely weather. You definitely deserve it.

Shoes were a top bargain - two pairs for just over £22 - and I don’t desperately need the bra as the wedding’s been put back to May next year. Look, I’m being positive!

We’re supposed to be heading northwards on holiday on Sunday. Nothing is planned or ready. I usually have lists ready and ideas for trips to suggest to everyone.

Two pairs of shoes at a bargain price - excellent!

I'm in awe that Apricot has managed to see a dentist. They're mythical beasts...

Tonight DS and I watched 'How to Talk to Girls at Parties' which I recorded over the Christmas Holidays. Was weird but fun, and I was quite impressed that DS stuck with it.

Now I'm in need of the hayloft, via the shower. I live in hope that I will find a HBF in at least one of those places. #delusional

Not quite a shower Helen but it would get your hair wet

We’re watching another SR programme - again at DH’s suggestion 😇

Morning. urgh. I have re-enacted the waking up graoning part of that image. (Though not the wine or bucket.)

GROANING. FMTyping.

Better get on with BoringSpareRoomJob...

Morning wenches.

Helen

Going to try the exercisething this morning and then have some errands to do —and try not to harass DS1 to check emails, etc—

Afternoon. BoringJob wasn't too bad, though I never seem to actually get anywhere with the 'to do' list - I just get more added to it and get those bits done. Also, Athos did not turn up. Inconsiderate sod.

Didn't do, and am not going to do the bike ride today - too much rain. Though the upside of the rain after a long dry spell, is the number of pigeons having baths in puddle and being very disgruntled when cars come by and make them move (or get squashed).

Still a bit knackerd tbh, but have been on the red bull, so am not face planting on the keyboard just yet.

Evening wenches.

Run done, errands done, paint bought!

Bit rude of Athos to not turn up Helen.

We’ve had rain on and off all day. I’ve been trying to plan stuff to do from Sunday. Unfortunately - and obviously - lots of things are still shut. I’ve found things to do which I’ve run past the others. No objections so no complaining next week. Not my fault if folk weren’t listening properly.

Having a cider, watching Prodigal Son.

Hope the weather is good for Apricot at the caravan, and that Wicked’s rash is clearing up.

Also hope Fancy isn’t stuck in the traffic infrastructure thing from hell, or if WFH isn’t having to deal with cats tag-teaming to try to distract her.

We're watching 'Wipeout' as newly narrated by Freddie Flintoff and One of the other ones off Top Gear. (Apologies to the 'Other One' for forgetting his name, and not being bothered to look it up.)

BEfore that we were watching a concert on YouTube which was awesome because we were at that show.

I also hope all of the above re. other wenches. #Lazy

Oooo there was a definitely a wench aura flickering about in the crowd somewhere!

I’m relieved that DS2 hasn’t cottoned on to the fact that Total Wipeout has been repackaged without new commentary. I saw a bit of it and it didn’t seem like it had been improved upon. He really enjoys TW so think he’d be disappointed with this.

I’ve just been looking at the menus of one of the places we’re visiting next week. 32 different flavours of ice cream apparently.

32 different flavours of ice cream apparently. [drool]

Off to the hayloft for me. Night all.

Morning wenches.

Currently having a lie in and the forecast is sunny and warm. Doing some socially distanced staying on the driveway visits this morning, then not much planned for the day.

Morning. No idea what the forecast is here - similar I think? I am going to be having a lie-in once I've had breakfast. Did you know that the dawn chorus starts at 5:20am these days

DH is taking DS to SportingActivity and I'm going to be asleep meeting a friend later for a wander in a local-to-her park.

And the dawn chorus are very fucking loud aren’t they?

Hope you’ve had a lovely wander today Helen.

Going for a drink in a bit with DH to celebrate my birthday. Like many other people this year, not quite the celebrations I had in mind but I’ll make up for it in due course

Watching that Go-Go’s documentary you mentioned the other week Helen.

Hope you're having a lovely 25:th birthday Letus

The rash is almost gone, just a few pale spots left. Glad I took wenches advice and went to see my GP.

Having next week off work, I'm planning to fix up my apartment and prepare it to sell.

Yes, I’m enjoying being 25 so much I’m doing it twice

Great news re the rash. Moral of the story: don’t take medical advice from me and listen to the other wenches . Exciting times re the apartment!

Have had a quiet day, although I did go out for a drink with DH —so it wasn’t that quiet because he barely stopped talking—. Pizza for dinner. Have been thoroughly spoiled by family and friends. BestFriend will call round later. She asked what I’d like when DH was there. I suggested she could give me Flowers. We both sniggered, DH looked puzzled

Hello wenches from wet and windy hot and sunny Wales. Actually today hasn't been too bad.

I've just cut DH's hair. He hasn't had it cut since March and doesn't fancy going to the barber, who will no doubt have a fit when he next sees it.

Happy Birthday LetUs, glad you've had a nice day. I always remember your birthday as it's DD's too. Yay for paint! at Flowers.

Glad the rash has almost gone WW. Have you decided where you want to move to?

Hope you had an enjoyable meet up with your friend Helen.

Hurrah for good(ish) weather Apricot! Ah home haircuts. Not doing those again.

Oh yes, of course it’s your DD’s birthday as well! Hope she’s having a lovely time.

Just blown out the candles on my cake whilst wearing a sparkly tiara that says “Birthday Princess” on it. Because of course

Absolute LOL at 'Flowers' for your birthday also, hurrah for the paint, which I'd completely missed. (Was busy thinking about the ice-cream.)

Glad you're having a nice time Apricot - it's been lovely here as well. In fact it's been roasting again in the sun. DS needs a haircut, but isn't letting me do it just yet.

Wicked - you should Always listen to wenches. Our plans are the best.

I had a very nice mooch with my friend - got updates on Uni plans for her DC and on her new job. We'r watching another Total Wipeout,

Don't get the flowers thingy, I probably missed something 🤔

I think you told me to go to the doctor as well Letus

I really want a tiara as well