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beans37 · 01/01/2013 21:04
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DeidreBarlow ·
04/01/2013 20:17
We took the DC's to the panto at Christmas. I actually loved it, DD too. DS not so much but he was still pretty uncomfortable with pix scabs.
JJ I would defo be up for a cottage break. Possible a vag visit, but I also have 2 hen dos this year. However I'm still owed a few treats after DH went to Ibiza for 5 days!
ShadyLadyT ·
04/01/2013 21:22
Aww, The Holiday is on ITV2. It's a bit cheesy but I love the way it LOOKS...the country scenes even more the LA ones (which is unusual for me!)
Right, so I may not be going to the panto on Sun...We spotted a spot on DD2 that looks suspiciously like the pox. It's only one, but it's just too much of a coincidence. We'll see where we are in the morning....
PD, those sounds like good flights but not sure I can commit until DP settles into this trial. And PM me your email address and I will send you my novel gladly. I could do with an unvarnished opinion, I lost perspective on it long ago. Let us know if Life of Pi is good...Hats off to your DP for having to stand there through It's Raining Men 
SL - thanks so much, I think you may be right but actually I am officially self- employed so pay NI contribs anyway myself which may protect me re: state pension but I do need to check...
Have lovely weekends, all
DeidreBarlow ·
04/01/2013 21:40
Oh jam, thank The Lord you just said that! I'm sat here watching it and feeling very guilty. Normally hate it but am loving it so far!
JamInMyWellies ·
04/01/2013 22:12
Not watched it for years Dieds but no DH at home and my Essex homeboy Rylan couldnt not watch
McKayz ·
05/01/2013 04:33
Nearly everyone I know that's been to the cinema recently has said the trailer for Life of Pi looks awful. I probably have uncultured friends and family
JumpJockey ·
05/01/2013 08:45
S doesn't do american accents so much as a weird continental drawl. Lots of her friends at nursery are bilingual so that's prob where she gets it from... ( other languages spoken are French, German, Dutch, Polish, Hindi, Russian, Greek... i feel like we're letting her down by only speaking English!).
Last I read on CB was that if you have received CB related pension benefits in the past, you still will (I guess becuase they have you on a register somewhere) - www.guardian.co.uk/money/2013/jan/03/child-benefit-changes-what-they-mean. See the bit on state pension. If DP is already doing self assessment tax, it's probably no great faff to carry on getting Cb Nd he declares it at the end of the year. Otherwise if he's not, I'd say best to avoid having to get into all that malarkey.
Oh you girls, celebrity BB? [sigh] [snob]
arti was is you who said you get school results in April? I thought there was one national annoucement on May 1? we would prob put S into the indy if she doesn't get the school we want - realise we're very lucky to have this option. It's not that the other schools are in any way bad, but the practicalities would mean she'd have to do both breakfast and after school club (10 minutes bike ride in the wrong direction for work...) and that's something we'd rather avoid. My working hours are rather silly - officially 9.15 to 5.30, have shifted that to 8.45 to 5 so I can get away in time to get the girls from nursery in a reasonable time. Is means that it would be either breakfast club for S and I can leave at 5 to get them both, or move my hours back, drop her at school at the right time but then it's a real push to get them both by 6. Anyone any clever ideas? The school we like best is v close to my work so easier to organise.
Rubena ·
05/01/2013 12:12
Lady I LOVE the Holiday. Own it. Have even been to the pub in it! (Not because of the movie, but because dh always cycled through there with Kingston Wheelers) we are also looking at that area for a potential move but tis very ££££
I am watching CBB! I live Rylan! Loved him in XFactor too 
My pic to win. Or Claire!
I have full blown sinusitis. Woke up with a stinking headache. Perhaps I should have a glass of wine. I've never felt worse. Must be withdrawal nah. Keeping my pact but will allow myself a glass or two on eviction night! I am sad.
Last night for me was sudafed, ibuprofen, jasmine tea, CBB and Rightmove. Rock & Roll.
JamInMyWellies ·
05/01/2013 13:47
I can beat that Rubes, last night was clean the bathrooms and de mould the bedroom windows, eat a bar of chocolate, paint my toenails and CBB. What exciting lives we lead.
Rubena ·
05/01/2013 13:58
We're livin the dream Jam I may even steam my head later in an attempt to clear mucous. Rock and Roll. If that fails, Rubena won't be flying tmrw.
Vagazzle, I'm so glad your friend has been found. Have been thinking about it daily and wondering what on earth happened. Will be keeping up to get missing bits pieced together. I hope things work out for her.
ShadyLadyT ·
05/01/2013 17:27
Don't worry Beans, I could practically throttle DP at times. But then he would probably (sometimes) say to me what you just said about DH - "whatever I say is wrong/annoys you/isnt good enough..." To be honest, when the kids are small it inevitably chucks up a load of resentments into the mix, particularly when one party is working out of the home more than the other. I try to be more philosophical about it these days. Sometimes I do wonder whether I actually care less...But anyway, try to think of the bigger picture if you can. That usually helps me.
Vag, that is terrific news about your friend. I hope she is ok. Poor girl.
I think I am going to watch The Holiday again soon, Rubes, I only saw 10 mins of it last night. DP loves it That pub looks gorge. And I love Cameron Diaz's clothes in it. Watch the Sudafed if you've got sinusitis - as I said, the GP thundered at me last year that if you've got proper sinus issues rather than just a cold, Sudafed will dry the goo into a sort of germy cement and it will take five times as long to clear off. He told me that irrigating the sinuses is the best...that thing of snorting warm salty water (you sort of chuck it up your nose and basically snort it) is really horrible - but it does truly help...
JJ, it was me who's getting the school results on April 16. That's what their email said, anyhoo. How tiresome that you would have to take all those half days if S gets her first choice. And I must pm you about available dates although between Jan 13 and April 13 it is somewhat of a mystery...
I haven't watched CBB yet but I expect I will tune in at some point if it's a good year. High culture, low culture, it's all good with me. You don't know what you're missing, JJ And let's not forget the middlebrow. Which is precisely what I thought The Lord of the Rings films were - UNTIL DP forced me to watch them and I was gripped and thoroughly enjoyed them, ha ha. So yes, I'll be toddling off to watch The Hobbit and will now also add The Life of Pi to the list, thanks PD.
We are just watching the Tintin film. DP has fallen asleep, DD1 doesn't really like it (though she has watched all of it so far, it's nearly finished) and DD2 has gone up for her nap. Two spots so far, which may or may not be the pox, so we are waiting to see. Anyway, the film seems a bit lame.
Last night I watched an early Almodovar film. It was tops. People always rave on about French cinema, but I do love a Spanish film.
Anyway, I'm boring myself now
ShadyLadyT ·
05/01/2013 17:32
It sounded like I was saying The Life of Pi is middlebrow. I wasn't Plus, I like middlebrow. I like everything, me. Ok, there are a few BBC radio and tv comedies that make me want to pull out my eyes and ears, but hey, I appreciate the work that has gone into even THOSE.
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Vagolajahooli ·
05/01/2013 21:51
I have only recently read Life of pi recently. I loved it, but wasn't sure if I would like the movie. After DBs review I might give it a go.
Sorry to only drop in quickly earlier but I didn't have time to read all but wanted to respond to PD. I need to message JJ about the cottage time too.
Sitting on the couch with poor DH, he has forgotten the password on his new work laptop and is desperately trying to remember it. Considering his profession it will be very embarrassing to have to take it into work to reset.
Lady you mentioned me muscles, I'm not that buff but have definitely got more muscle tone than before so weight loss is proving a little easier. Unfortunately I've not lost enough weight to be able to actual muscles yet 
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Rubes sorry about the sinuses, I know it sounds grose, but I have heard the nasal toilet Lady mentioned does help.
Beans I think I'm a bit mean to DH like you describe your DH is to you. But I don't just wander off lots of weekends. Also, how would you feel about being the positivity your dad was to your mum's negativity, only when she's with you of course. Or would that be a bit tiring.
Had a nice night out last night for a friends farewell, but drank too much beer and it messed up my tummy. I think I'm not used to drinking it anymore. Then this evening had home made pizzas at a friends, her husband is a brilliant cook. But I over ate and feel really stuffed. I think it's time for a detox.
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