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

[WickedWenchOfTheNorth]

Hmm, washing has finished and big clouds have rolled over the sky.

That sounds a lovely way to spend the day with DD Fancy

I’m trying to find the energy to get stuff done. I’m back at work Tuesday so should be cracking on but my oomph is very flat.

LetUs - the HBFs are volunteering to re-inflate your oomph

Fancy - yes, agree with LetUs - that sounds like a very nice way to spend the day. LOL at lycra-watching.

We have clouds, but no rain during the day. I have picked more plums (before they fall/get eaten by wasps) but not actually done anything with them - apart from eat one. DH chopped some wood and I helped put it away and I've pulled up some nettles and we dug up yet more bamboo. But I haven't actually done any fruit-processing yet. FMLackOfMotivation.

DH has F1 on - cars zooming in circles, making noises like enthusiastic hornets.

You sound like you’ve already done loads Helen. F1 does my head in solely from the noise point of view.

Have just remembered I had a Paella dream last night! And there was kissing! Sat or stood next to him on a wall, bit of kissing. DH was there too so that was a bit awkward. Got down off the wall, bit more kissing. Went to chat with him later by which time he was a frog under a teacup. Had to be careful that he didn’t escape from under the cup. Could still have a chat though.

Afternoon.

I've been a bit industrious today, tidied some cupboards out and cleared the terrace of conifer rubbish. It's particularly bad this year, and the seeds are horrendous. I never wear shoes in the garden and I'm tired of treading on them.

at wench eye test.

Yay for Strike Day. Two and a half years since the last one, glad I made it. When talking about events in the future, we often say 'if I'm still here'.

Glad you had a nice day with DD Fancy. I will definitely get round to Lucifer.

What a very weird dream LetUs. Just a word of warning about Vikings. It's not for the faint-hearted, it's very brutal, but extremely well filmed. There is some HBF-ness though, so that helps.

and HBFs at such industriousness Apricot.

You sound like my mum Apricot and you’re nowhere near her age!

I’ll get the cushion ready for when we watch Vikings.

Just been going through stuff for university with DS1. I feel a bit sick now - the anxiety about this and going back to work —and DS2 having another epic tantrum— is all mixing together nicely. Grand.

Oh look, The Hobbit’s on. Aidan Turner looking hot.

Shit! Totally forgot about Strike

Hope all wenches are well! Can't say that I'm that relaxed after a week off, mostly been anxious due to an emotional roller coaster house searching. I was offered a really nice house but it's too big and pricey. There's a little house that would be perfect but the owner's not getting back to me so that's probably out.
I still have the house that's needs renovating, but that will take at least six months, he would get back to me, so we'll see.
Started to fix some things in the apartment and get it ready for photos, nothing booked yet though.

LetUs - it will all be fine. LEt the HBFs simultaneously sooth and inflate you. I'm sure it will be fine. DS1 will have a brilliant time once he's there, work will be fine, and Paella isn't really a frog. (I'm sure it's the latter that's unsettling you - bit of a reverse on the usual fairytale of kissing a frog to make it FAF )

I am cooking jam and the timer's gone off. Arse...

Lots of hugs Letus

Thanks wenches.

It’s great really. I don’t even need to be feeling deliberately worried about something IYSWIM, anxiety just pops up and says “cooooeeeee you need to be feeling a bit shit about this and you’ve clearly forgotten to do that so I’m here to remind yooouuuuuuu”

The renovated house sounds like it’ll give you time to sort things out and be able to take your time but not too long Wicked. Hope you can watch Strike.

Yy, definitely most worried about the Paella into frog thing. He still had the accent and everything. I can even picture the cup he was under and the saucer. And the kissing (pre-frog) was excellent

Good luck with the jam. Make sure it cools before you spread it anywhere.

I may have made plum syrup. Which is all good, but this was meant to be the batch for Xmas presents. I'll let it cool down and then tip the jars about a bit.

That's a sod re. the owner not getting back to you Wicked very tedious. Still - crack on with yours and fingers crossed it all pans out.

I think I'll have to watch Strike on catch-up - think we're watching Blue Brothers with DS.

Anxiety is a proper inconsiderate sod, and it can FTFO.

I obviously have no advice to offer re plum sauce

I know it’ll all be fine with DS1. There seems so much to do so I just have to tell myself to break things down into bitesize chunks. Never had direct experience of the university thing so it’s all a bit new. It’ll be fine.

We’re partway through Strike. It’ll give nothing away to say that OMG Holliday Grainger is fucking outstanding!

Blues Brothers was fab. Think I'll watch Strike tomorrow, once I've rescued the syrup jam

Breaking things down into bite-sized chunks is the only way to stay sane and deal with everything (apart from HBFs - obvs, we can take them in large amounts)

Am going to head for the hayloft I think, and sulk about all the wasted time failing to make jam. #1stWorldProblem

Morning wenches.

Definitely don’t need HBFs in chunks

Can plum syrup that was supposed to be jam be used over ice cream?

Trying to work myself up into going for a run. Then I’m going to the supermarket with DS1.

Have prodded the plum syrup this morning, and it's a bit runny, but it will just about pass as jam without having to boil it up again.

It's sunny here! (On a bank holiday Monday ) Though judging by the clouds it won't stay that way.

I'm completely out of routine with exercising - must try to get out today.

Excellent jam news!

How’s the rain gauge? And how’s the compost Fancy?

Did my run. Bit better than Saturday but still a bit poo. Keep telling myself I’m still doing it though and I have lost some weight.

Took DS1 shopping and we got some stuff for him.

Am now trying to find some enthusiasm to get off the settee and do stuff like put washing away.

Rain gauge is at about 2mm. Haven't done any exercise. Still, have caught up with friends, got DS some wellies that fit, and resupplied the chickenfood bin. So not entirely unproductive.

Still not watched Strike though. Ho hum...

Evening. No actual rain here so much washing done and dried.

Anxiety is a pain LetUs, especially at 3 o'clock in the morning. My stupid brain actually asks itself what it's worrying about so I can stay awake mulling it over and over.

House moving is very stressful WW, hope it's all sorted soon.

The jam sounds lovely Helen, it's fine being a bit syrupy.

We watched Strike, but DH went to sleep so we have to watch again. Actually I think I do need to see it again as it moves very fast and I got lost in places. When they were doing the first dance DH said "you've got two in one there!" I love that song and The Calling were one of my obsessions many moons ago. It was the singer's voice that did it, although he actually looked about 12 at the time. That was my first experience of online fandom.

Watching Strike! Wohoo!

Feel like yelling YOU'RE WITH THE WRONG MAN!!!!

Helen you’ve done loads

Ah yes that middle of the night non-specific anxiety that just pootles around in your brain, having a little dance and keeping you awake.

MrApricot back on the SpecialTea is he? Loving you fangirling back in the day!

Wicked - every time Matthew was on screen I was making various extremely not complimentary comments.

Second Hobbit film recorded last night. I’ve got it on DVD but it’s be rude not to watch it now it’s been recorded. Thranduil’ll be along soon, all stern and imperious

I want to go to London and go to a pub!

Just saw that the next ep is on tonight, didn't realise that.

LOL at The Calling singer being 12 Apricot - I remember thinking exactly the same at the time. It was a similar sort of disconnect as seeing what George Ezra looked like compared to his voice

I have still seen no Strike and am a bit hacked off. I know that I should be more assertive and say that I want to watch it, but I'd quite like to be asked what I'd like to watch rather than it just be assumed that I'll go along with whatever the manshapes (particularly the small one) want to watch. [grumpy face] I may watch it while DH is out tomorrow, and that will learn him

Do you know when the third Hobbit film is on LetUs?

You’ll be in a London pub before you know it Wicked

Do that Helen. Watch it without MrHelen, that’ll learn him.

Have just checked and third Hobbit film isn’t on. The first two were on Film4 last night. Bit odd they’ve not put the third one on.

Urgh. Went through the 'back to school' paperwork we've had with DS this evening, and now he's massively stressy over arrangements for going back, and lying in bed worrying about it all.