Crepeys are an August bunch

[MrsSchadenfreude]

Here ya go...

Oh BD I envy you. I loath having to put colour on my nails. I have psoriasis which only sees to affects nails. They're misshapen and ugly so I cover them. The waxing , well it's only the bits that show. Fortunately me and DH are from a generation where hair was expected down there. But I don't like it poking out under the swimsuit. Lol

MI thought I was out there on my own.... Liking it when the family leave me and not always wanting them to come back. ( links arms)

Seems

I must dye my hair. ANd my eyelashes. I may also experiment with waxing my legs...

only mine never all go away together!

Have been for a lovely hour and a half walk along the beach on my own though! Back to breakfast with DH as the DC are still in bed. Going to hire surfboards today!

My lot are getting back after midnight and we have to go off at the crack of dawn...I will make a few sandwiches, I suppose. All heart, me. Also have large supply of the sort of things that pass the time eating, like falafel and sausage rolls and cake (though DP is rather worried these will trigger one of poor DD2's attacks of carsickness. She isn't carsick very often but when she is....well, the journey from SE London to Pembrokeshire was rather eventful, shall we say).

MI, DD was a big car bleurper till we realised it was milk that set her off

I don't know whether to wish you bon voyage or bon courage, MI. So sorry to hear about the little girl. I think there is a very old quotation on the lines of you don't know grief if you have never lost a child. Marcus Auralius? Someone like that anyway.
I have this afternoon introduced DH to the delights of Primarni: he bought a shirt in the sale for £3, and then went to Debenham and splashed out on some trousers. I bought a Jasper Conran white jacket which was half price.

Rose, don't worry when you get really old those hairs disappear (either that or it's my hypothyroidism).

Well, I'm back home from my crazed visiting shenanigans, and the hideous lurgy seems to be abating very slightly. I could barely walk today, I was so weak, but now can go up the stairs all in one go. I think it must just be the beginnings of a hideous cold.

Mid dealings with the letting agent for our Tenby cottage. They're so unhelpful. DP asked if there'd be anything in the cottage when we get there, such as tea, coffee, milk, loo roll, washing up liquid, etc, so we could decide whether/when to go to the supermarket. They replied 'as it's a self-catering cottage, we do not provide anything'. And we could almost hear her purse her lips when he asked if they provide beach towels.

Get with the times, lady. Other cottages we've stayed in lay on welcome baskets, wine, organise food deliveries, etc... I'm almost composing my stiff complaint letter already.

Right: hair dyed, lashes tinted, legs waxed, toes painted (all at home - leg waxing distinctly not a success, haven't had it done in years, wanted to see if would avoid holiday shaving hassle); I'm packed and ready. Even made sandwiches!

Applause, MI. I only hope I am as organised when we go.

Herbs, glad to hear that you are feeling better. I can't believe the lack of customer service from the people you are renting from; that's rubbish. Definitely make a complaint somewhere.

I'm very of all you with holidays yet to come, although I do loathe all the running around packing/preparing/waxing. BTM - I'm so impressed with your free-range holiday - it's the sort of thing I did back in the day when it was just me to worry about, but I honestly don't think I could do it now.

MI, BD - have a fantabulous time!

It has been very quiet here with no DDs . We had a call from them this morning; it sounds like they are having fun, but I'm gearing up for a ton of muddy clobber to deal with when they get back on Friday evening. Work is keeping me busy; lots of deadlines are lining up over the next couple of weeks, and I'm taking Monday and Friday off next week which will add to the stress levels.

Good luck for tomorrow for all those waiting for exam results. Fingers firmly crossed...

Have a great time MI and BD.

Bon voyage MI and BD!

I have only ever tried home dyeing of my eyelashes, but I wished I had had a professional job today as all my mascara went in my eyes whilst drowning bodyboarding!

CV and any others thinking this kind of hol is difficult with kids, its NOT! Especially now we have t'internet and can easily book ahead! And its so much more fun than staying in one place for 2 weeks. Apart from the teen-moments of course.

Stropps, I am praying that the weather has improved for you and that there has been some entente-cordiale. Although DD has been back to her old bubbly, chatty self, there are still far too many lapses into toddler tantrums or, even worse, screeching, spoilt brat moments

Am crossing everything for the Alevel takers.

Is it Alevels in NI Cremo? I know it was some strange system that my lovely friend did in Ireland back in the day! And how was your time away and how is your DD holding up? And you?

Signing in from Suffolk.
Much finger crossing for all of you waiting for exam results in the morning.. Crem? Lalsy?
AS results here for ds1 but he seems pretty relaxed unlike me.

Have a great holiday, MI and BD.

I've got two more days yet......... :)

How's life in results land?

I hope all the exam results are good ones and what the DC want.

We're out for lunch today with friends we haven't seen for ages. I will enjoy the food but keep off the wine as the ToT are farther away than ever which is quite depressing.

Sleepless, BD, sleepless . dd snoring.

NU, feeling your pain on the trousers of truth. Well done for resisting the wine. My shorts are back yo being very snug. Must try harder and not sneak too many carbs.

Happy hols MI for today and BD For the weekend.

Huge luck to anyone getting results today. Am hoping for good news for you all. My niece is getting her a levels today but, having flunked her AS levels last year despite Herculean efforts, we are all rather apprehensive for her. She is putting off any uni decisions til next year when the results are in her hand so at least that's one less thing to worry about.

BTM, your hol sounds fab. Glad you are feeling bit better Herbs. Poor service on the lack of welcome pack. We got scones, cream and jam here, as well as tea etc and a bottle. It's a nice gesture and not exactly bank breaking given the price if the rental.

Have a good day everyone. Drive safely, MI.

We have 2 results. Exceptionally good. In a heap crying. All hinging on the French which well get at school at 9. I am shaking.

BTM we are in the uk not Ireland!!

Lalsy didn't sleep either. Fingers crossed for you darling.,

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Crem , I am bloody delighted for you all. Am welling up.

All good here too. Phew.

And fingers crossed for the French x