The CrepeVine

[MrsSchadenfreude]

How did we finish the other thread so fast...? Less than a month.

Re trainers, it was indeed me who ordered the NHS-issue-style fitflop trainers! Remarkable memory, Wilbur. But I'm hoping these are a little more streamlined. I have big problems with my feet - fallen main and metatarsal arches - so am on constant look-out for comfy yet groovy footwear.

Re DS's eye, if I'd wanted to make it a medical issue, I should have done so before application, I think. But it doesn't count as a 'special need', as the location of the school isn't really a factor, and he doesn't need any special treatment. I just have to organise a medical procedure person, should his shell need taking out, or putting in, but I don't think that ranks any differently to a diabetic needing insulin, or an asthmatic needing an inhaler.

Discovered two of his nursery friends are going to school number 2. Will stay on that waiting list, at least until we've seen allocated school...

Ha, guess who is standing in the q of teen lovelies? Ah yes, c'est moi. Dh took one look and said "I don't see any 65 year old blokes there". So he's taken ds to the cinema. Am looking forward to a good scream. (er, who the fuck are McFly anyway???)

Herbs, you're right, and that's absolutely the way to approach it, too. Yes, school appeals I know that have been successful have been about distance to the school and very specific facilities for the child in question's needs.

Order the trainers, if only to make you after a slightly fraught week. I like the leopard print.

Stropps , I hope you are shaking your circuit-trained booty. You get serious brownie points though! Dh owes you Big Time.

Ah Stropps been there done thst( busted and mcfly)
When they offer you the ear plugs FGS take them!!!

Stropps I have only taken DD to concerts I would want to go to. With a friend and her DD! Thought McFly had had their day? But what do I know!

Wilbur, We have been leaving ours home-alone for nearly a year now (when DD turned 13, DS was 11 1/2) but only local and we are still coming back by midnight ATM

I will now leave my older two alone (also 13 and 11), but haven't done at night, mainly because DD2 (9) is a bit young. Give it another year, and DS will probably be big enough to frighten any burglar.

I've left mine from age 13 and 11. Impressed on them the need to lock the door and to bolt it from the inside. And to unbolt it when they went to bed so that we could get in. They forgot the last bit and we had the joy of trying to wake them when we arrived home - ringing the doorbell, house phone and mobiles for about 15 minutes until DD1 woke up and staggered to the door to let us in.

Now having a wobble about DD2 and St Chris...

Just a question, MrsS. Why, logistically, would you choose to have them at schools so far apart? I know you are looking at boarding, but isn't there one which would suit them both?

There is a logical reason to this, CV. DD1 really needs to stay in the US/IB system now, as it is too late for her to transition back to the UK system. We're very limited for schools for her that do the MYP or US system (rather than GCSEs) and IB diploma. So this is why we are looking at ACS. The day fees will be paid for her, but not boarding, so we will have to cover this ourselves. Day fees at a US/IB school would also be paid for DD2 but we can't afford to pay two lots of boarding fees, plus there is plenty of time for her to slot back into the UK system. Day fees or boarding would be paid for her at a UK curriculum school, but not for DD1. Does that make sense?

Er not to me, but then I have rather rapidly consumed a gin and tonic to anaesthetise the memory of DD2 stepping on a dead mouse in our kitchen.

Eeeuw, MI. Did it go crunch?

I stood on a slug in bare feet once. It look hours to scrub the slug gloop off my sole.

MrsS, that makes sense.....as if your relocation weren't complex enough.

Yes, I am sticking my fingers in my ears and going "lalalalalalaa" at the moment. DH doesn't seem to grasp that we need to give the tenants two clear months notice. I also have to sort out importing the cats.

Have just spoken to my cousin who wants me to do the reading at my Aunt's funeral on Monday if she can't manage it. I think she will be able to - I did for my Dad, and got this strength from nowhere that just sort of carried me through. But I'll be there for her if she needs me to do it. And am taking vast amounts of curry with us in the car for us all to eat on Sunday night.

Oh thread has shifted on again :)
Don't want to think about dead mice yuck...
Children ran amok in the garden whilst we drank beer and generally had a good time - it is, however, like being in an episode of the archers....
MrsS is that cos work pays some costs or something? Either way tres complicated! Hope all goes well.

Stropps :) :) at concert - enjoy :)

Gawd, I'm feeling a bit better now my ears have stopped bleeding. Apparently, McFly are definitely not over here in the provinces. Lots of dd's friends are going next month when they come to Bournem'th. I wasn't quick to get tickets for that, hence a trip to Roundabout Central. I am now feeling extra crepey.

Ps: dd had a great time

G'wan, Strops, admit it, you loved it.

erm, btm and mi - if you are going to be trolling (as it were) around dulwich trader and p8 tomorrow morning - could I say hello? i'm dropping off on football stuff around there... would help me make digital transition to posting. x (long, v long, time lurker)

Can i just say, further to last and it being quite late, that i wouldnt linger, just say hello and depart x (and thenpost lots and lots) x

addle, it would be lovely to meet you - will PM you

Wow - I go out for one evening and you lot go posting mad. DD played in school orchestra - much better than I thought - quite impressive actually. Followed by school jazz band - simply amazing.

Mrs S - how old is your daughter? Are you sure she can't change systems. My DD is always moaning about how 3 or even 4 A levels would make such a nice change and repeatedly mentions how she would ace French . Mind you we're on French bac here not IB and it is very gruelling.

I have dust all over my house - I reckon as I'm not that tall I don't spot half of it and when tall people visit they must think the place is a disgrace . Every now and then I panic and rush around with a Feather duster.

Stropps, gold star for you! DD is off to see Beyonce in May, now ticket saga has been (very favourably) sorted. They are going on their own (as far as we know!) but we will meet DD (plus friends, no doubt) after as we don't fancy her doing the late night travel.

I knew you'd end up going Strops

Ruby - very mysterious - do tell.