Swagger Inn 174 - It's Spring, supposedly. Let's all dance around the maypole with the HBFs

[ApricotCrush]

Here we go again, more witterings and domestic shenanegans...

Afternoon. Lovely start to the day. Did washing and you guessed it. Huge thunder storm (thought of you Fancy) and torrential downpour, too heavy to go and get it in, so it’s now sitting dripping on the line. <sigh>

Wow WW that looks amazing.

That will never happen Helen, I'm too lazy

Got back late last night, had a vacation day today also, absolutely knackered, might have something to do with Fräsan not leaving me alone during the night, I think she missed me

We saw a lot of police cars, choppers, portable toilets in Hyde Park etc but nothing of the actual coronation thingy. Will catch up on TV. We went shopping on Portobello Road in the rain instead. One seller on the market commented on the weather as "a hex from Lady Di"

There was a protest going on at the same road as our hotel, several police cars around, I asked the receptionist about it and it's been going on for a year now, so he thought it was "a bit annoying" as he put it I think Pakistans former Prime Minister is living in a house down the street and the protesters want him to go back to Pakistan and sort out stuff there or something.

Was lovely to meet up with Fancy in the company of cake and cats. Time just flew by. Feel sorry for Fancy trying to figure out my thick accent, I feel like I haven't spoken English in years

We hade great luck with restaurants each evening, first a traditional pub which was very cute and I'm doing my best to "spread the message of Pimms" so two of my friends also tried it and was over the moon about it
The next evening we went to an Italian restaurant that was very nice and very nice waitress.
The last evening we ended up at an Indian restaurant with outdoor seating with great food and also chatted a bit with some locals at the next table. Very nice

Evening wenches.

You sound like you’ve had the most fabulous time Wicked! Very pleased to hear it And that food stash is awesome.

I suspect my oomph has run away with your motivation Helen.

We didn’t have rain today but I think we have plenty coming.

I’ve watched the last two episodes of Downton. Had a little cry in parts. Have got both films ready for probably next weekend as we’re away this weekend.

Evening all. We have the rain still (and hence, DisgruntledKitten). PLus some thunder rumbling about too.

That all sounds like lots of fun Wicked; sympathies on the washing Apricot - it will be extra clean!

I don't think I've done much today apart from work (ineffectively), and I could do with an early night.

It's morning. Urgh. IdiotKitty is being a little sod, and I could do without work today. Ho hum. Also raining. (Winge, winge, winge, etc.)

Have a good day all.

Morning wenches.

We keep being promised/forecast thunder but nothing’s come if it.

Short day today but can’t be arsed.

<hides in cupboard with knitting> if anywench hears clicking noises or counting, it’s definitely not me.

Afternoon. Better weather today but still had some rain.

I had an appointment with the dental hygienist this morning and had the usual lesson in how to brush my teeth. She’s very nice though.

Sounds like you had a lovely time WW. Of course Fräsan missed you.

Hope everyone’s had a good day.

Evening. Weather was a bit miserable this morning, then warm and then thunder and rain. Work wasn't too bad, but I'm in a general grouch, which is lovely for everyone

Evening wenches.

Sun/warm or rain/cold have been swapping about through the day.

Stropped around at work entirely justifiably because of people.

I think I’m due back at dentist soon. It got cancelled last month.

Have been knitting this evening but decided to stop when I finished one bit (a sleeve) as the next bit is more complicated and I’m tired. Then realised actually I’ve got the other sleeve to do. That’s still a no for tonight though.

Morning wenches.

I’ve been awake from before 5, stressy dreams about DS2 being late for school (exams start next week) have started, it’s raining, and I’m in a Mood. And not a good one.

<strops into cupboard>
<slams door>

Hope wenches have excellent days.

<lobs supplies<tae> into cupboard>

It's cloudy this morning, and has the potential to either be dry, or tip it down. Or both of course.

I have been trying to buy stuff online with a discount card thingy, and it's not working, which is bloody annoying, and I'm having my own stop about that.

Also, the work thing calls. (Ohhh- brief burst of sunshine outside!) I should get on with stuff.

Hope the day improves LetUs and everyone has a decent day.

Afternoon

Your accent is fine ww - my ears are less so

Back in the office after being at a software fair thingy yesterday. Trying to complete the same job for two weeks now & other tasks keep queue jumping it <sighs>

Glad other wenches haven't been washed away - I'm trying to plant out the plants I bought over the weekend, but my availability & the dry weather aren't coinciding much!

Afternoon. I think rain was forecast so did no washing. Of course it didn’t rain.

The building inspectors from the council came this morning they looked about 18 to look at the flat roof which wasn’t signed off 20 years ago when the extension was built because the gap at the bottom of the balustrade was about half an inch too deep and DH has never got round to rectifying it. They said the gap is fine so I’ve been mithering about it for 20 years.

Hope everyone’s mood has improved after better days.

Afternoon. I have been away at work, where a thunderstorm with hail and torrential rain sat on top of us being very excitable for over half an hour. Meanwhile at home, it's stayed dry with lots of blue skies and sunshine.

Work was quite productive and things got done. Sympathies on the job that keeps getting bumped Fancy - I've had one of those for over a month, which I finally got drafted out this week.

Hurrah for the roof Apricot

Hope that LetUs has had a lovely day in the cupboard and no work fuckwits found their way in.

Are you back at work now Wicked?

Unfortunately yes Helen.

🍷for Letus

Evening wenches.

Day improved a bit and then properly tanked just after lunchtime.

I’m doing bath’n’book.

Pleased the building work was (eventually) signed off Apricot.

Lots more rain here. <replenishes tav defences>

Tav garden is perfect condition for whatever you want to plant Fancy at any time.

I feel the need to make a gag about how I know exactly what to plant. And where. 😁

Make sure you keep the beds varied Fancy. Look at me with my gardening talk

<snerk>

Morning wenches.

Friiiiidddaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!!

Supposed to be nice today but looking outside seems to contradict that.

DS2’s official last day of school today.

Have amazing days wenches.

Morning all. It has started raining in a fairly half-hearted way, but I had enough time to dig up some plants and load them into a car to take to a friend. That has been my morning so far.

at MiniLetUs - how can he possible be old enough. Surely all our children are still cute and cuddly little toddlers still. Hope he has a good last official day.

Afternoon. Grey and cloudy all day.

Did Sainsbury's this morning and dropped into DD's to get a card signed. She's having work done on the house so we had lots of discussion on colour schemes etc. Her DH leaves it to her, as DH does with me.

Good heavens LetUs, where does the time go? Hope he's had a good day.

It's Friday, so all round.

Evening wenches.

Work was raaaarrrrrrr. We had sad close family pet news so that was quite upsetting.

I can’t quite believe DS2’s finishing school either. He’ll be old enough to learn to drive this year which is ridiculous.

DH says he’ll leave colour choices when we decorate to me - “oh I’m not bothered, it’s up to you” he’ll say. Then he decides to share his opinions and pull his face at what I put forward. Then he has a think about it and we go with my suggestion

We’re away for the weekend with an early start. DH has announced a difference in the plans to what I’d been told with a “why would you think that, that’s stupid” look on his face. I’m pushing down my crossness with the aid of raspberry vodka.

Evening all.

Sorry about the pet LetUs Have a lovely weekend away, even if MrLetUs needs <cbf> directed at him.

I had a semi-successful late afternoon - got cat food and got rid of stuff at the charity shop, but the recycling centre was shut and Argos didn't have something in stock which the website said was there. And I got rid of plants and had a nice natter with my friend.

Intelligent cat is currently snoozing on me, which is unfortunate since I'd like to go to bed. Oh well - wordle it is...

Morning wenches.

We are on our way. It’s a beautifully sunny day which is good as party thing we’re going to is outside. I am doing my best not to be annoyed by DH.

That’s a pain re yes we definitely have it in stock, actually now you’re here we don’t.