Season of Mists and Mellow Crepiness...

[QueenQueenie]

Here you go Crepesters...

Oh, it isn't a big thing, but what is nice is the client has thought Lalsy needs something fun.....how unusual is that?

oh Auriga that doesn't sound good. So sorry to hear about your sisters. Molly and hatty Uni news sounds positive. Beachy, can't imagine a student room will stay looking that once for long once there's a student in it!

Feverish working at the computer today for both the theatre and teaching. I get very stiff when I sit at the computer for a while…is that old age creeping up? I've got a class to do tonight…the last of this course and the it goes quiet on that front for a bit.

ConScript has emailed to confirm that our 10 minute snippet is going in front of the rest of the company on 31st October. I am coming back from Sussex half term break early for the purpose. wibble

MI and hugs to you for tomorrow. Your Mum will cope and so will you. xx

ps Saw Pride last night. One of our excellent films of that genre. Love English films from eras we all remember….

to Auriga and MI. Though I'm ashamed to say I can't remember all the details of the Auriga sister saga...

Back from another day stuffing my head with information, battling with library IT systems, getting a £20 penalty fare for going one stop, and some pretty crazy shizzle with my brother. Who has some pretty extensive mental problems. Turns out he was made bankrupt a year ago, didn't tell anyone in the family, and works for some charlatan firm that hardly pays him. He's been writing to my mum begging for an early slice of his inheritance.

Sis is stepping into the breach, trying to sort it all out, but poor mum. She can't really talk it over with dad, as he doesn't really retain information any more.

Auriga, so sorry to hear about your sister. How difficult that things could be better if she was comfortable with doing something about it.
Sorry you can't make it on Saturday. Well miss you.
Rosebag how industrious you are.!!
MI best of wishes for tomorrow. I do hope your being there is a comfort for your dmum.
Herbs- jeez that's a worrying situation with your dbro. Goodness your poor mum, that's SO unfair to put her under that pressure. Hope your sister can resolve things.

Ddad has had the first of his cataracts removed today. Dmum texted ( in longhand) that he looked like a ridiculous pirate.

I have now had a chance to read up on what has been happening: Auriga, so sorry to hear of the tribulations with your DSis, and MI, good luck tomorrow with your DM.

Crem, several friends have had very successful cataract operations and are amazed with the results. I think I probably said sometime ago the optician has already told me that I have the beginings of them, I just don't know how long it will be until they refer me.

The DGC are coming tomorrow and we are going to the Sunderland Air Museum (I know some of us will be interested...).

Yes, my DM has had both hers done and no longer needs her glasses (that she has worn since she was 5!) when she goes out. Except if she doesn't wear them, no one recognises her

I am quite looking forward to cataract surgery. I am treating it as free laser surgery. Am chugging into the dark east like a hobbit.

Low carbing was temporarily suspended at Chateau Cointreau when DS returned from his DofE cookery course bearing all sort of bready wonderfulness. He was extremely pleased with himself. Next week is curry; I have high hopes.

More DIY trials:

CV to DH: We need new curtains in the playroom; they're all faded.
DH to CV: I'm telling you now, that curtain pole won't take heavier curtains; it hasn't been the same since DD1 swung on it three years ago and pulled it down.
CV to DH: Well, you we had better fix it, then....
(Sounds of drilling and swearing ensue. At one point, DH is seen dancing on the spot and roaring like a cartoon character after dropping a bracket and breaking it in half. Playroom resembles the aftermath of the Gunfight at the OK Corrall, with holes everywhere. But the curtain rail is now straight and firm)
CV to DH: Actually, come to think of it, if I just swap the curtains over I can hide the faded bits.

It's a wonder he stays with me...

CV

Don't talk to me about curtains, kids swinging on them and general debility thereof. Red rag to a bull, that one.

I like your take on cataract surgery, MI, since SpecSavers have also gloomily informed me that they're impending in my eyes - "but not for about ten years". Great, thanks for giving something to live for, mate.

Herbs, my fervent view is that slices of inheritance should be made available early where they can actually help, which usually they can. Dh and I struggled for years and then suddenly, following deaths, were awash.

Thanks everyone. Don't think I ever posted details but DSis mentally ill. Profoundly depressed atm, which is why she believes she doesn't deserve help. There's been a slight shift towards acceptance since w/e.

I managed a fair bit of work today, submitted a research abstract for a conference and got to choir, so feeling better.

DMum's first cataract operation has gone v well and she's amazed to discoverr what colour her jumppers are

I have arrived chez parents. Now thoroughly confused as to what tomorrow's meeting is actually about and indeed if there is in fact another one later this month. Oh well. I am in my childhood bedroom which is tiny. A literal slice of room. My father had the biggest bedroom as his study but in fact never worked in it. He used to work in the dining-room, insisting on total silence from anyone in the adjacent kitchen.

It is perhaps unfortunate that I am allowing these resentful thoughts, innit

Blimey, how are you coping in your childhood bedroom? Doesn't it make you feel like you're six again? Take it a moment at a time, I think - these things are so unpredictable. And rather mind-blowing in my experience - not, unfortunately, in a good way.

Auriga much strength.
Cv :)
MI - I always sleep in my old room when I go home, I remember the first time I saw it - I cried - it is a bed (single) square.....

Here I cannot even begin to talk about the unutterable crap that is work, but today the proposal was one of my staff be seconded to another team where she would be doing approximately 20% of her current role. When I asked who was to pick up the remaining 80% was told to 'do more with less' (red mist). No, the way I see it you are doing less with more whilst I have to suck it up..... I did ask dp if we could survive if I resigned.....

Sending you strength today, MI. You will be a huge support and can take notes/ ask Qs which your folks will appreciate later on.

Auriga, how terribly difficult for your sister but glad she is accepting it a little and allowing people to help.

BD - hope your work situation eases a little. Employers can be such swines.

Childhood bedrooms - I was never allowed a boy (gasp!) in my bedroom, lest I should get up to naughtiness. When I took DH there for the first time (when I was 32) I still felt anxious and that it was somehow in defiance of my parents' wishes, even though they were downstairs at the time.

It is very dark and chilly here in S London this morning. Looks like I might have to break my 1st Nov central heating vow after all.

Good job you are teeny-weeny, MI My DM now has my teenage bedroom, which was also a bit weird when she first swapped into it. Good wishes for today.

BD My BFF has finally got the management to listen to her and is recruiting more staff for her team, working less hours and getting paid a bit more. But it has taken her a long time, despite the fact that she brings in £££ in business for them. Is there anything you can do?

Monty, we put it on at the weekend!

MI, I hope it all goes smoothly today.

I really miss my childhood home(s). I suspect that may be partly why I never seem to want to move from our rather small house (as well as the lovely neighbours - hey, Addle ).

BD, ouch.

dh worked all weekend, including an IT crisis at eight on Saturday night. Pah.
Is getting a bit much.

Lalsy, your house won't feel all that small during term-time now! I presume your DH is not allowed to have a drink on the weekend incase he is needed?

Honey, I'm home

No unexpectedly horrible surprises today. Knackered. (Childhood bed is also child-sized, ie about the same length as me.) Must take DD2 to brass band. Also possibly not good idea to grab lunch on train, consisting as it did of a packet of peanuts and a packet of crisps (I'm far from obsessive but have seen various programmes on the firms where they make train sandwiches....)

Rudy - yes, it was predictable if not inevitable, in fact I've been expecting it any day since about April. But the reality is harrowing

I had to dig out gloves today and was still cold at work. Could never last till Nov without heating!

Does anyone have a new/ish Samsung smartphone, if so what do you think of it? I'm due an upgrade (from Galaxy 3) and wondering if it'll make much difference.

Sixth form options meeting tonight. Good grief, it came round quickly

That's good MI - about the lack of nasty surprises not the richly nutritious lunch .

BTM, possibly someone else's dh? No bar to red wine on a Saturday in his job thankfully.

Auriga, I am sorry

Auriga, I am so sorry; my sister is fine atm but I live with a low-level slightly similar dread.

Mr Inferior has just grilled me on the phone about my mum's treatment, timing, why isn't she on chemo yet, etc etc. I'm not responsible for the health system, mate. Some of this stuff I DON'T KNOW.