Summertime...and the Crepeys are easy

[motherinferior]

With much love to BD.

(We are going to county cork btw in frugal manner.)

Hello Dear Crepeys - So sorry to hear of your many and varied woes. Am just checking in briefly to say have emerged from latest work panic and spent happy half hour this afternoon ordering 4 (four, IV) sample frames from Cubitts website, to try. Since I live hundreds of miles from London, this seems like a very good idea. Showed suggested possible style of frame - current sunglasses - to DH and it was if I was discussing alternative gear to wear on the Moon. We care - we care an awful lot in S&B - but it does make me wonder whether anyone who matters to us ever actually notices ....

Auriga and MI then - I was thinking early doors as will probably need to shore dad up later in the evening.

And then it'll be "well, I suppose so but I'm not really sure", Flora. I bet you.

MI

And/or "are you really going to wear them?" I swear half the time Mr Inferior sounds like my mum circa 1978.

I am hoping seeing my dad isn't too bad tomorrow. I get lunch out of it...

Btw it's amazing how much chirpier I feel now they've all buggered orf.

Much sympathy on the back, Auriga. I have an MSK clinic apply for Sept 16th now, so I can look forward to yet more speculation and prodding around before any chance of a scan, I assume. Meanwhile, I don't think Jesus loves me, but I bloody love him. I managed to book an appointment this afternoon and thereafter my back was non-hurty enough to entertain the notion of prosecco whilst spectating a water fighting the back garden. See Fb dreadful pics. I look like I was feeling no pain. However, in fact I was. Especially as a bastard wasp had roosted in my shorts and stung me on the arse when I put them on, shortly before those pics were taken.
I feel somewhat sorry for my liver at the moment.

I also obvs feel sorry for my back and my arse, but mainly for my liver.

Well, I thought you looked glowing in those pics, Stropps! Glad JC did the bizz.

Stropps, I do love you so.

Had jolly time at beach today. One of those covered with loungers and brollies, all belonging to particular restaurants. DS and I frolicked in the waves, while DP remained fully clothed. Preferably reading his book. He has a tendency on holiday to go practically mute, and short tempered, leaving it to me to jolly proceedings on. As you can imagine, this wears thin pretty quickly. But I can never quite say anything, fearing the resultant sulk and affect on DS.

Anyway, drive to and from beach was eventful, with some prime examples of hair-raising Italian driving -tailgating, overtaking with mm to spare, cutting corners, and then parking with gay abandon. Navigating the towns is like a hazard perception test on acid.

Crazy sat nav insists on directing us down farm tracks, or up narrow, winding medieval city streets, with sharp bends and gaggles of old ladies on chairs. As the car we've given is a vast estate, and we declined the collision damage waiver, this becomes stressful.

Herbs time for you to tell dp ds is his for the day as you intend to do bugger all on your own........

I recognise this behaviour (but generally dp is fine if you give him early morning coffee on his own)

Herbs, he sounds remarkably like DH...

I think driving lessons might be in order, Herbs.....

For him, obviously!

I have spent the day decluttering the play room, making a nice space to sit and also work, if ds ever decides that's a good idea!

Have finally got my non work head on and lining up all the house crap I need to do. Real work will come later!

Herbs you have the patience of a saint!

Beachy, I'm impressed!

Stropps, you look great on the pics. Looks like you were all having a fab time.

Hope you have dried off MrsS

Last day in Nha Trang and it's another hot one. DD slept for 8 hours (phew!) and woke me to come down to the beach at 7 again. Good job I can sleep on the sunbed!

On first leg of journey to Narch. Apparently they are all ensconced in Tipperary (hums).

Found you! The thread has vanished, for me. Off today, hoping weather holds.

MI, I hope the trip goes smoothly.

Herbs, my only attempt to drive in Italy almost ended our marriage. I was terrified and DH was, er, not supportive. The only driving we do now is to the nearest train station. I love Italian trains.

Sounds as though your DP isn't really pulling his weight, though. What's his contribution to making the holiday work for everyone?

Here the freshly-painted and still-empty kitchen looks lovely. I'm determined not to put back all the clutter.

DD remarkably reluctant to think about universities or plan for open days. Not sure if it's cold feet or if the sheer volume of information is too daunting for her (and she's dyslexic). Think I need to get more involved.

His contribution? He pays! And he navigates. And organises. And was fairly jolly for the first few days, otherwise I'd have throttled him by now. I feel it needs pointing out to him that his prolonged silences, ignoring anything said to him, and spending the entire morning looking at his phone has a negative impact on the general atmosphere.

He did once grumble 'it's so unfair how everyone calls me grumpy.' I did point out that no one had ever called me grumpy, and I wonder why that should be...

Oh, and re DD's refusal to engage with universities I'd imagine is down to sheer overwhelmingness of the choice before her. Things like this feel very final, and that whatever you choose will determine the rest of your life.

Auriga - DD1 has drawn up a spreadsheet that compares everything from accommodation to the course itself, the year abroad and transport links! This has helped focus her mind and has stopped the wailing about it all being too difficult.

Stropps, I do love you! But not as much as Jesus does, obv. Hope his miracles continue!

Dd1 is in the air, I'm tracking her! Very excited for her return.... Think it will lift ds as well

Bad news about your back, Stropps and hurrah for Jesus. I'm an osteo girl myself, I go for maintenance every 2/3 months and more if things are more twinge-y. At the moment, I seem to have developed plantar fasciitis in my right foot, which coupled with my tennis or golfers right elbow (neither of which I play), is making me feel a bit lop sided.

In s&b news, I bought this, which I appreciate is very 'middle aged lady who goes to art galleries', but I am trying to morph into my new life so be kind

Mrs S - is your DH's holiday grumpiness the reason you have separate holidays? Because I'm seriously considering that option ATM. Childishly playing him at his own game today, upstairs 'packing' while he clears up the kitchen. Then I shall go swimming. Hopefully our paths won't cross until lunch.

Like the tunic Beachy - and wishing a safe return for DD.

Herbs - had similar experience with satnav in Italy about 4 years ago - I think it aims for the quickest route - which may be through the centre of a market!
I do think DH should learn to drive though.

Today DH and DS have gone to accrobranche so DD2 and I are going shopping in Paris for her 18th - this could possibly be traumatic. Will report back later!

The air has a distinct autumn chill about it today (good job I did the cushion covers yesterday).

Herbs - yes, although he is coming to Margit. We shall see how that goes. I had enough of his shoutiness a few years ago. He can't relax, doesn't want to be there and is generally foul. He is usually OK the second week. And was fine when we rented a large house and had a room where he could be on his own and didn't have to talk to people.