Crepe Oddity

[MrsSchadenfreude]

Sorry.

I'm so glad you like us DQ. I can't imagine life without Crepeys these days!

MI well done on surviving today. I guess that in time, they may need some sort of a housekeeper?

MrsS I expect you will be leading us in a mass Crepey exodus to leave the bastard, buggering DM's, DC's and DH/P's.

And I too suffer from the plight of Always Being There when DH announces last minute travel, nights away and goings to be late home. Stolid, reliable invisible me.

Molly DQ and other interested parties, I will look the diary for Fortnums Brunch MU suggestions. Is it ok after half term?

Tilly sounds like the heating company could teach SS and the NHS a thing to two....I'm glad they were nice to your DM.

I am back from subbing for poorly teacher locally. It was lovely to be a kind of supply teacher...all the fun of the class and none of the responsibility. I think after DD leaves school, and I can be a bit spontaneous, I may do a bit more cover teaching. It's just amazing how a few hours professional activity lifts my mood. --although might have a lot do to with getting out of homework supervision, doing the washing and general weekend
screaming--

Being Chinese New Year we have a family tradition of eating at our favourite Chinese restaurant each year. Will go for early supper I think. My diet is suffering, however. I am with you DQ and the expanding waist line.

Annoying Trustee has sent me a simpering text message to which I have not replied...

Off to look at Tamaris boots and toyshop sweaters.

We had our chinese mesl esrly last night Rose I can't cope with the business on the actual new year. It was lovely & that part explains about the expanding waistline.

I'd love to MU especially in F&M. I really like that shop even though I don't buy much more than cupcakes in there anymore.

hugs to everyone doing /looking after parents today. I hope to never be a burden on son & Dil.

i've poured a gin & am feeling quite happy.

Oooomph! I have been rushing around all day in high winds, trudging about like a hobbit with heavy rucksack (are German feet like hobbit feet? Or possibly Welsh feet). Really feel like planting myself on the sofa...

MI, I am so sorry, they are putting you in an impossible position and it must be so hard to watch. But it is their choice. You have done your duty today - I hope some small treats are forthcoming. And I would be very p'eed off if dh didn't tell me when he is away if we were in crisis mode (and I am completely used to him being away and not mentioning it in normal times).

Stropps - enjoy the green shoots while they last.

DQ, excellent example with the gin .

Rose, after half-term is fine for me for Fortnums brunch - Wed 24 would be best day, although Tues 23 also possible.

Well, I was also grumpy and badly behaved.

DP has promised steak and chips tonight (we are in full carnivore mode with DD1 away. She texted me to say she was in a gallery on the 'wasted side'. I hope this was a typo and not the effect of the Sixth Form Boys )

MI, my friends DD is also on that trip!

Just had a lovely chat with DS's mates mum - in an unusual turn of events, they will be joining us skiing next week

Off to a 50th tonight - woo hoo!

Lol @ wasted side. Hopefully not apt however.

MI love, crappy situation has arisen from parents choice, and is not your doing. By turning up today you have shown support and ability to be there as required.

I can imagine my dps doing exactly this. Indeed they keep booking random holidays here there and everywhere. I can only think that it is because of the restlessness associated with time suddenly passing so quickly. but it drives me to distraction, as papa is so frail. They are in absolute denial and horsing the whiskey and Sancerre into them like hallions.i can only imagine what it does when mixed with meds.
Indeed they treat me like a bad sport when I turn down a glass of gin because I'm driving.

We have booked a meal with a local host at her beautiful beach house. Should be interesting for vegetarian Dh. I imagine everything will be bbqed as is the norm here. Yum.
Mrs S hope dd is enjoying her birthday.

We went out eventually and it improved no end. Got DD2 some water colour paints which she wanted, so good cheer was resumed (also helped by tea and cake at the Delaunay Counter).

MI - when DF was dying, he was in complete denial. He refused to discuss anything about the finances, saying he would sort it "when he was feeling a bit better" and refused to give my mother the PIN number for the debit card, so she was unable to get cash out. The mess was unbelievable, and we had to get someone in to sort it out - he had shares and investments everywhere, my mother wasn't insured to drive the car, as she had stopped driving when my DF retired, and he drove her everywhere. I was living in another country at the time, and had a new baby. I ended going back for the weekend every fortnight, and staying for two weeks after he died. My mother was utterly unbearable, and spent all the time I was with her telling me about all the times I had upset my father "and now you'll never be able to put it right" and screaming at me that I had "only" lost my father, while she had lost her husband. She also used to call me "shit as a daughter" when she used to phone me in hysterics over some minor thing, such as the kettle not working, and me telling her that no, I wasn't going to get on a plane and fly 3 1/2 hours home every weekend that something didn't go quite right.

MrsS, am at a loss. You are incredibly forgiving to want anything to do with her. I have cut contact with my dm in the past, so I don't say that lightly .

My df never got a chance for denial - symptoms didn't allow - and he did sort everything he could out for us. So, looking back, I am glad that he took what pleasure he did in good friends, holidays, eating and drinking before he got ill. Hindsight, that most wonderful thing eh? Strength to you all.

We need a crepey beach house, complete with cocktail waiter!

Hello lovely crepeys! Hope you are well . This week's disaster is brought to you by the letters "N", "B" and "A". My nanny broke her ankle last weekend and is now laid up out of action for at least 3 weeks. This has meant leaving work early, collecting children from scattered playdates, doing the Beaver run etc etc so I am rather hassled and even more absent than usual.

Quick catch up - MI, I am sorry today was so rubbish. Hope the champagne bar at St P makes you feel a little better. MM is completely right - it does take two to tango. You are being a fantastic daughter with the visits, support, contact with family etc. I hope you get some rest tomorrow .

DQ, hello, don't think we have spoken before. It is very nice to have you on board and I look forward to getting to know you better.

BTM, sorry things are so difficult with DM. As you may know, my dad has dementia and is in a home (and has been for some years now) so I have much experience of how crap it all is. You will be away next week but let's try to hook up for a E Dul coffee or drink when you are back (maybe on a Sat when I am doing the riding lesson drop?)

Crem, your holiday looks fab. I hope it is gently restoring you and making you feel relaxed. You have so earned it - enjoy!

NU, I was so sad to read the update about your friend. I hope that the family find peace. Thinking of you.

Stropps, you are clearly in DD's trust if she is able to ring you when things have gone wrong. How is she doing now? And how are things at the ranch?

Rose and Molly, I would love to join you for brunch as I adore Fortnums. So very smart. Sadly I have got crappy old work and am unable to extricate myself on Wednesday mornings. Another time. Rose, I owe you a text. I will reply .

BD, sorry things continue to be tough. Thinking of you .

Hatty, I am sorry to hear that your daughter is having trouble finding work experience. I am a lawyer, though I teach now and don't practise any more, but still have a few pals in the City. Do you want to PM me what sort of things she is interested in and I will ask around to see if someone could give her a week somewhere?

Mrs S, belated happy birthday and best wishes to DD for today. I am impressed at how hard you have partied to still be feeling it today. Respect. Hope your travelling goes well.

Herbs, your DS sounds delightful and I love the sound of his story. Hope selfridges yields a few goodies after the funeral on Wednesday. Sorry I can't slip out to join you.

CV, sorry about the break. Hope it heals quickly and is not too debilitating.

Auriga, sorry you have had such a frustrating week. Hope you manage to get things sorted more quickly in the future. BTW, thanks again for your advice re DD and her cough. I realised today that she hadn't coughed all day, which must be the first time in about 10 weeks. She hasn't been sick either for a week fron it, so fingers crossed it is on the wane. Thanks again.

Molly, sorry you are in need of comfort. Sending you huge hugs and plenty of gin.

Am just sorting out the children then DH and I are going out to dinner. V grown up. Hope you all have a nice evening.

X posts, Mrs S. I am horrified by your mum's behaviour. Lalsy is right - it is a credit to you that you are prepared to have anything to do with her after all that. Glad your day picked up and hope you have a good evening.

I have new specs, and a new haircut. Prescription in specs doesn't seem vastly different from old ones, but they do make everything lovely and clear.

I appear to have splashed sick on my shoes the other night. All I can say is, thank God they are Footgloves and not Louboutins. Also have lump on my head where I hit it on lamp post. And still feeling grim.

You look fab, MI. Very classy.

MrsS, respect.

It's not MI, it's me!

Sick on the shoes, Mrs S. Must have been a gooooood night.

Glad I'm not the only Crepey who does stuff like that MrsS. It took me about 5 days to get over my last bout of alcoholic over-indulgence. I'm pleased to say that after last w/e, dd had no appetite until Thursday. She is still in the "never drinking again" phase. (like that's going to last)

Montserrat, thanks for epic catch-up post & hope things will get easier for you soon. Being the back -stop for every unforeseen difficulty goes with the territory but it takes a lot out of you. And a ten -week cough does sound WC, glad DD is recovering.

MrsS I'd definitely have murdered your DM by now. I get homicidal about comparatively trivial stuff.

BTM wot glamour

Herbs, so sorry! Next time I see you together, I want to compare the tops of your heads .

herbs - You look amazing & are the twin sister of one of my bestest friends.

MrsS - I am amazed that you still bother with your mother after she has thrown so much shit at you.

I am full of curry cooked (with help) by Dh & & am just about to go & recline in front of TV. Which will probably make me shouty as there is sweet FA on ce soir.

And forgot to say that my day was brightened by a short video DIL sent me of PFGD going 'blada blada, dadda'.

She is an Einstein in the making and truly is the light of my life.

Aww Magi, how gorgeous!
Monty, epic post good to have you back ! Thanks for best wishes
Lalsy, I can ask about if you like.......
Herbs, look in' fan bloody tatsic Madame. really like the specs and cute hairchop. that's a lovely colour too. Cool.

Been at the beach all day today. The shade of a mangrove tree making it possible to lie out all day without burning risk. Have factor 50 on anyway as am afeard of 32degree heat and my lilac goose flesh frazzling like a pork chop. Dh is lightly mocha already given his Huguenot heritage.
Xx

MrsS I knew your mum was bad, but not that bad. Agree with others this is not your issue/fault. What a vile person.

Hair looks a more interesting colour in pic than in real life, where it is mouse cum faded Light n Easy dark blonde.