Jan 2009 - these boots are made for walking... lets just hope they stay in sight!

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had to do a new thread as the old one just wasn't pleasing my computer!

Thanks Chef. Been told to ice it every couple of hours for 15-20 minutes. Am sat here now with a bag of frozen peas inside a pillow case on my ankle.

Had to go to bed after taking the cocodamol tablets the hospital gave me. Those things always mess with my head. Just had a pretty weird couple of hours thinking that the bed was spinning and having odd half waking/half sleeping dreams.

Thanks for the links. My Mum does Pilates with a private trainer about three times a week. Its great for her as she has really bad arthritis and most forms of exercise are off limits to her. I've really noticed the change in her body shape since she started doing it.

I used to do Callanetics in the 80's, which I guess was the Pilates forerunner. At the time it felt a bit too sedentary for me, but it gave me such good tone and definition so I did it daily. I'm pretty sure its that and horse-riding that helped me have such a strong pelvic floor. Bought a video of it in a charity shop a couple of years ago and absolutely hated it so gave it straight back to charity. Pilates might not be a bad idea with a recovery time of up to 8 weeks with this ankle. Mum's always asking me to join her in her training sessions, maybe I'll actually take her up on it now.

well done with your cycling books! Defo think you deserve the snickers.

Moose, really sorry to hear about your ankle - what are the chances of that happening? Hope you can find something to keep up your good work - chef speaks wise words and what about swimming too?

Dog, can we have your felafel recipe please? DP just gone to buy the packet one to try this week. Been a lovely day today but am now wrecked. This sunny whether is crap for my business as no-one can be bothered to shop on-line - drinks in the garden all the way.

Hello

Spent day at the park with H and his dad and kiddies. All crispy, as I didn't apply sun screen soon enough. Managed to be pleasant to him all day, despite thinking he's a poo

My birthday tomorrow, going to be 32. Picnic in the park with friends. So after making myself crispy today, I'm going to have to think about what to wear tomorrow

I used to do Callanetics (sp?) too

Need to make myself something for dinner, kis had burgers, spaghetti hoops and a few chips! Naughty naughty!

*kids

evening tea! Hope you have a fab birthday tomorrow. Wear something pale blue or white.. helps make you look tanned.

I'm having cheese and crackers as really can't be bothered to cook this late and DP still out shopping!

Happy Birthday Tea

Mmm,,, cheese. Last night I actually passed out on the couch for a couple of hours and DH text me on his way home asking if I felt like cheese. I said yes but he'd have to bring beer. He brought a really nice stout and we had some nice cheeses from some cheeseries... (brain freeze) ...lol anyhow, nice cheeses. I stuffed my face, had the beer, brushed my teeth and went to bed. Glad I took the nap.

The house is currently piled high with highly organized piles of stuff ready for packing for camping. DH is going to come home and totally be all 'Its not going to fit' blahblahblah. It always does. Funny how you can have the same conversation with your loved one over so many years. lol. Can't wait to go camping. Well, its not so rustic. There's a pool and lake, mini golf and souvenir shopping, (I love buying cheesy objects). Be gone till Tuesday night.

Have a good one, eh!

Sounds fab chef!

Happy Birthday Tea x

Happy Birthday Tea! Have a good one!

happy bday tea plans sound great
same age as me i was 32 beg of june

mm- oh no for playground bullying
and your ankle!!!!

120 - oh no for car

hi to everyone else

had a nice day yest with my dad
got my glasses

dh had a great time @ wimbledon got home late

Shame my son couldn't treat me to a lie in this morning. 6.30am, not as early as some but YAWN! DD slept until 8am as she's full of cold. Then she kindly did the most disgusting poo in her potty that wouldn't rinse out after. Think of breathing through mouth and 5 mins of rinsing and scraping! YUCK! Happy days

Right need to pack, have a great day the rest of you lovely mummies x

Dog, Hope you didn't mind me sticking my oar in. I have just seen so much heartache with people/pups/babies and would hate myself if I hadn't advised you and then it didn't work out. Especially as I was trained to give this sort of advice. Couldn't make a living at it though unfortunately as I just wanted to help the dog or owners and was too soft to charge people.

Dh always wanted a 'cab-dog' to keep him company when he was a courier. Unfortunately the smaller of the two dogs we had at the time had other ideas and hated being in the front of the van. He did take the GSD a couple of times, but dogs weren't really allowed in a lot of the depots and you couldn't miss her as she was as big as a bear and really liked to - er, ahem - protect the van.

Statistically speaking, there are more dog bite injuries to children from Jack Russells than from any other breed. I love them myself, especially the Parsons Jack Russells, which are the long legged shaggy variety. They are soooo cute when they are pups as well. My Dad had one and she was so gentle and sweet natured (lived until she was 18 as well) and my Aunt and Uncle have two, who are so gorgeous, but completely bonkers. this is a Parsons Jack Russell

Am very , I love the whole looking for a new dog process. Its so exciting and you get to play with lots of puppies. Remember the pup that charges straight up to you is likely to be the most dominant and assertive of the litter and the one/s that hangs around at the back is/are probably not going to be self-assured enough to cope with a noisy family home, so you really want one of the middle range pups that have a couple of suspicious/hesitant moments but quickly come round and are happy to approach after that. They are the most likely to turn out to be good solid dogs - neither dominant or timid, but still confident enough to deal with living with a lively family.

Ooo you lucky thing you. It will be a verrry long time before I get to choose a pup again, we have far too many dogs already and our youngest one is only 4. The girls are 12.5 and 11.5, but dh and I agree that we won't get new pups if/when they go, as life is complicated enough. The only thing that would make us get another one is if both the girls have gone and our big ol wimpy lurcher can't cope and pines on his own. Then I think its likely to be another lurcher as they are just so easy to look after and such calm gentle dogs around the dcs.

Don't take a pup younger than 8 weeks old either, as this is too young to be separated from Mum and can lead to a whole host of problems later on.

Oh and thanks for asking. Ankle seems a lot better after lots of ice, anti-inflammatories and arnica. The swelling has come down a lot today and its very stiff and sore, but nothing I can't handle.

Still shudder every time I think of the xray picture of that piece of bone being pulled away from my ankle by the ligament - eurgh!

tea lol at poo description, you poor thing! Hope you had not just finished lunch or something.

dog No, I chickened out of the whole dog thing. Mainly because I still miss my first and only dog Jackson (a border terrier who died when I was pg with N), and know that I could never feel the same way about another dog.... and the house-training puts me off. Am going to wait until N can really appreciate a puppy friend, maybe when he is 3 or so.

Uh-oh, talking of poo, just got a whiff.... so off to change his nappy and then bed.

I'm slightly embarrased to tell you all that I, in fact, have a dog phobia. Climb anything in sight if I see one coming. Part of why I'm not running at the mo as am scared to run in parks on my own. Just found it too stressful. The free-range ones in the park here tend to be of the fighting breeds. . And don't even get me started on poo.

I'm ok with dogs I have got to know, or ones that are obviously young or very soppy. But otherwise... am even a bit scared of HZ's dog which is the most laid back on the planet. Cats on the other hand...

Don't be embarassed 120. My stepdad has a serious dog phobia as well and we've always gone out of our way to make sure our guys never come into contact with him.

I would feel exactly the same if someone was walking a giant hairy spider in the park, no-one can help phobias - and if they let if off the lead I would suddenly find the ability to run - very fast in the opposite direction.

The first things I teach my pups are 'leave', 'flat' (drop down flat on the floor) and 'stay'. That way if someone does appear around a corner and they are off lead I have complete control over them. If they ever do decide to head for someone else (to be fair usually someone with dogs themselves) I tend to shout leave, which stops them in their tracks, then flat and stay which means they then stay put until I can clip their lead on.

I hate it when people allow their dogs to run up to me, especially when I'm with the dcs or my own dogs. I always ask if its ok for my dogs to approach other dogs/people.

All the free rangers round here are snappy old ladies' dogs that have been pampered but not socialised, so have no dog to dog communications skills whatsoever and usually can't stand children either.

I also have a BIG thing about people not cleaning up after their dogs. Absolutely no excuse. You wouldn't let your child crap in the street and then leave it there, so why on earth do people think its ok for their dogs to do it?

If you ever came to my house, the dogs would all be put in the garden for the duration. They even slept in a kennel for a couple of nights one summer when my SD came to visit us in Lancashire. (Think giant shed like structure with built in beds and huge run rather than Tom & Jerry style dog-house.)

I have spent most of today looking at dresses for this bloomin' wedding again. I'm obviously not going to be as thin as I'd hoped now, so need to rethink what style to wear. Am still none the wiser though - thinking possibly full on Demis Roussos kaftan to hide it all.

120 I was really scared of dogs when I was little, and still am a bit tbh. The worst thing is that of course they sense it, they can read body language so well. But that must be really hard for you in this nation of dog lovers.

tree, MM, the toast sale is on, not much good stuff yet though; they will start taking more off as the days go by so worth keeping an eye on.

And 25% off green baby today with code WORLDCUP25! Might be good tomorrow too...

Yesterday was far too hot in the park. Kiddies enjoyed the paddling pool though and picnic.

I got bitten as a child and am very wary of dogs, I have been known to cross the street to avoid one. I too avoid certain parks where dogs are often walked or off lead. Ironically my DD loves dogs, so I am learning to be less neurotic, as I do not want her to pick up on my phobia and then be frightened too. I just make sure she asks the owner first and I only let her stroke safe breeds IYSWIM?

Barking dogs make me become full of fear. I hate barking and feel sick with fear if they jump on me

I think I am moderately improving though in the last few years

Know what you mean about hair etc.

phew. glad I'm not on my own. Obviously can't spell embarassed either. It's one of the ones I always get wrong. That and business - it makes me think of biscuit and I try and put an 'i' in there. odd.

Lovely and sunny here. Started a new portrait this weekend, which is going well so far. We really need a new thread title people! Summer sun and peachy bums...?

Lenni I hope you are doing ok if you are lurking (and obviously also if not)! HZ do come and say hello - we won't expect you to catch up on all the shenanigans.

i dont like dogs either especially big ones
one grabbed my trousers when babysitting once and ripped a hole in them it was an alsation so really dont like them!!
little dogs r ok
i mainly get scared when i see rottweilers etc
like u say miss j they can sense when u r scared

Quiet day here after looking after the B&B all weekend - cooked roast beef for 20 people on Sunday, can you believe that? I impressed even myself . Waste of time having a roast in this weather, but the germans there loved it. Didn't tell them my perfect yorkshires were c/o Waitrose though... 24 for £2, and an opportunity to teach our Bulgarian house help the word 'no-brainer'.

Have just emptied the paddling pool of about 300 dead bees, and now have the giveaway slummy mummy circle of dead grass on the lawn.

Lenni was thinking of you this morn as I trekked around village with N in the ergo - usually he walks, but I was in a hurry. He is heavy! And only now I am noticing that the front chest strap and side straps form a most unflattering squeezing effect on my boobs - it's really a bit much - do you find the same? Maybe it was just my top... .

Waves to everyone.