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The Crepertoire - put on your peignoir and get into the boudoir

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MrsSchadenfreude · 31/03/2017 08:39

And out of the armoire.

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herbaceous · 16/04/2017 14:30

Excellent, BD. I think I have sat in that very bar, with that very view. Drinking beer out of glasses shaped like boots, for some reason.

Good day with Aged Ps yesterday. Mum even bought some eggs and hid them in the garden, which was both remarkably organised and remarkably energetic. All cousins played nicely, and a good time was had by all. I think.

While I was out DP ripped up the bathroom floor. Something we've been meaning to do for about 10 years. I had the bright idea back then of using dark brown cork tiles, but the rough side 'for texture'. Said texture then went on to collect all the light-coloured oomska of a bathroom, and resisted all attempts to clean it, so the bathroom looked foul and dirty even when it wasn't. Now, however, we have bare floorboards. I want to just clean them down and paint them white, which would match the hallway. But naturally this next stage won't happen for about six months.

I had a brief tussle with the garden - pruning back a berberis (ouch) and the fig, and planting some sedum our friends in Dugeness gave us. Our garden style is best described as 'survival of the fittest', meaning it's grass, ivy, geraniums, sedums, a fig tree that refuses to give up the ghost despite heavy pruning, two hardy peonies and a shedload of honeysuckle and periwinkle. The latter two are very vigorous, which is a problem in our hanky-sized plot.

DP now roasting a chicken, and after scoffing that we're going to Easter Sunday choir service, where DS will become a full chorister, and be given his white surplice in a strange-sounding ceremony. Please Lord let the service end before Line of Duty!

bigTillyMint · 16/04/2017 15:00

BD is that Chania? It looks a tiny bit familiar from about 25years ago! Looks lovely - enjoy!

Herbs we have a massive (I think) Berberis hedge which is lethal! Very Envy of your honeysuckle.
Glad you had a lovely day at your DP's yesterday.

MrsS, hope your cat is OK.

MI, I sorted my clothes the other day, and even threw out a few!

Stropps, it's weird thinking about life before the current DH, particularly when it was so different to the current one!

We are back (journey was good) and DS seems to be on good form. This is a resultSmile

motherinferior · 16/04/2017 15:27

I liked Chania but DP didn't. Angry

He is generally feeling sorry for himself today. I have taken a break to read a thriller and will then sort these damn clothes.

Thank heavens I've got a day out planned tomorrow.

MrsSchadenfreude · 16/04/2017 16:02

Crem - I would have waited had tomorrow not been a bank holiday. (And I only have one spare duvet.) He has been given an anti inflammatory painkilling injection and we have some meds to give him for five days from tomorrow. And I am £188 worse off. We also have to make an appointment for him to see the regular vet to have a wee text after the meds have finished to see if he has crystals in his pee. Which will no doubt mean more expense. He has just used his box (hoorah) and is sitting companionably next to me.

Have been reading article about friend's star studded amazing life in Sunday Times. Envy Will not show DH or his will start on about How Everyone Is More Successful Than Him and I will want to kill him.

Think it is time for Gin.

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motherinferior · 16/04/2017 16:12

I have finished my thriller, DP has presented me with some flowers and the Sunday times Blushand I must finish this sodding clothes-sorting.

motherinferior · 16/04/2017 16:34

Oh damn and blast, Posh Inlaws in UK to clash with Beachy's gig.

And the girls will complain...

BeachysSandyFlipflops · 16/04/2017 17:28

Bring them MI Grin A friend in the village brought her dh's very dodgy cousins one year, prefacing it with 'I hope you don't mind us bringing dodgy cousins! Wink'

Every year I invite someone by mistake. A couple of years ago, I got muddled up and a couple of parents from school I had barely met duly arrived! This year I've done the same thing but with someone else.....(none of you!)

Way to go BD...... soak up the sun.

Had a good day with ddad and my sis and her family. It didn't start well as Dh had left his phone charger at work, assuming his phone would last the four day weekend Confused much huffing, puffing, shouting and declaring in a dramatic fashion that he would have to drive to work to collect it, 45 mins each way. No suggestion of possibly asking friends to borrow one or even, god forbid, buying a new one at Tesco, was deemed suitable..... so much shouting (god knows how I got involved..... possibly muttering that if he could remember things every once in a while, maybe we wouldn't get into these situations)....

Eventually He Found One On His Dressing Table AngryAngry

I really hate dramatics first thing in the morning, I hate them all the time, but first thing in the morning when I'm cooking for family.......

Might slob out, read the paper, plant remaining strawberries and have another glass of wine!

motherinferior · 16/04/2017 17:39

I bloody wish I could. Or better still leave them at home

Auriga · 16/04/2017 17:52

Stropps, after Aurigadog's adventures with chocolate, I know the guidelines by heart. Anything less than 1g of cocoa per kg of dog is probably OK. Above that, they need treatment. So when Aurigadog (23 kg) got half (50g) of a 70% bar out of DSis's handbag it was an emergency, whereas a few squares of Galaxy were no problem.

I'm with you on the headache & vomiting today Crem Sad hope we both feel better soon.

I am in a dreadful cooking rut & need to give myself a shake. But first I need to stop feeling sick.

We went to a thrilling concert at RAH last night. Eight youth choirs from around the world (GB, Boston, Kowloon, Galilee, Norway, Soweto, Riga and Manado State, Indonesia). Huge talent, amazing range & contrasts, big fun 😀

magimedi · 16/04/2017 17:58

Flowers for Auriga & Crem.

Am stuffed with big lunch that I did for bereaved neighbours.

I nearly wept when they arrived as they had been sorting out E's clothes & bought me a jacket of hers that I had always admired.

Luckily it fits & I will always treasure it. I did make sure her OH would not feel odd seeing me wear it but he was fine about it.

What a lovely gesture.

hattymattie · 16/04/2017 17:59

Back from lovely lunch with friends. Feeling rather full - I think I will lie on the sofa until Line of Duty.

Rudymentary · 16/04/2017 18:04

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hattymattie · 16/04/2017 18:18

Oh Rudy that sounds fun. Wish I had a local like that.

Auriga · 16/04/2017 18:33

Magi, you are doing such a good thing, cooking for the bereaved. It was done for me at one of the worst times of my life. It made me feel so cared for & relieved me of having to think about food for DD.

When my closest friend (and cousin) committed suicide 30 years ago, her mother gave me her favourite earrings, that I'd always loved on her. Yesterday I got them out for the first time & thought about polishing them and putting them on, but didn't. Still too soon. I can imagine a jacket might be different, though - more like a hug.

Feeling borderline human after a walk in the bluebell wood. DDog looks remarkably fluffy & glossy, as she apparently rolled in something unspeakable yesterday Shock so had a prolonged & thorough encounter with DH & the garden hose while I was at work.

Owing to my indisposition we will have sausage and mash for the feast. Will make brownies to compensate.

motherinferior · 16/04/2017 18:36

I have been a sloth. I have made what I hope will be a nice chicken soup. I wish we had a nice local - well, we do, but dragging out non-drinker DP is never easy.

Montypulciano · 16/04/2017 18:44

Auriga and Crem, sending you much love and wishing you better Flowers.

Magi, you are a truly lovely friend to your dear neighbours. My closest friend died 5 years ago and her sister gave me a beautiful blue cashmere cardigan which J used to love. I wear it so much and it really is a warm hug from her. Auriga is absolutely right. I hope you get lots of wear from the jacket and think of your dear friend with a smile as you wear it.

Rudy, live music sounds great.

We are having our paschal lamb very shortly. I have had a glass of wine and am now starving. Hope there are plenty of potatoes to go with.

bigTillyMint · 16/04/2017 18:50

Awww MM and Auriga how lovely to have something to treasure, even if it stirs up sad reminders.

Auriga, sausages and mash are always popular here. I got spag bol out of the freezer - no fancy slow-cooked lamb here Grin

Beachy, DH sounded quite interested in your invite when I mentioned it so we could be a maybe!

Blackduck · 16/04/2017 19:19

Herbs - well spotted - boot bar is next door.....

Blackduck · 16/04/2017 19:22

Beachy would love to come but no tent,,,

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bigTillyMint · 16/04/2017 19:53

Rudy Shock Grin

GiddyGiddyGoat · 16/04/2017 20:16

Borrow one BD?
I'm hoping to come this year Beachy - in negotiations with dh as we speak... would be lovely if a few of us are able to come - we can camp in Crepey Corner. Thanks v much for the invite.

Had a lovely day - took dh on surprise outing (he didn't know where we were going until we got there) to Henry Moore Foundation - about an hour from us up the M11. Beautiful gardens and loads of huge HM sculptures - and you could see his various studios etc etc. Great day out and thoroughly recommend.

Roast chicken for dinner here - minimum effort for maximum deliciousness and now slumped on a sofa with a glass of red wine waiting for LOD - life is good!

Love that view BD - and so pleased for you that you've managed to get away for a bit. We've booked flights to Lisbon today - v exciting.

Auriga / Crem - what's going on you poor poorly things?

Sad but heartwarming stories of gifts to remember friends with .

Stropperella · 16/04/2017 20:21

Niiiice, BD. Smile
Auriga and Crem, hope you are both feeling better this evening.
Am sure you will all be glad to know that Stroppdog is still showing no sign of choc poisoning. And I had to prise his jaws open again to extract mini eggs that had been accidentally dropped on the floor by dsil. Tried to beat Stroppdog to the eggs, but his choc hunting reflex was too fast. Have been for lunch at dm's and db and his crew were there. The gcs (including dd, which is v unusual) had an extremely riotous (or poss just violent) game of football after lunch. Am surprised dm has any garden left, especially as db and dh then joined in.

GiddyGiddyGoat · 16/04/2017 20:21

Henry Moore Foundation

herbaceous · 16/04/2017 20:27

Ah GGG! I love it there. We went in the autumn, and the trees were gorgeous colours, setting off the sculptures something lovely. We had lunch in the pub over the road, and even the fish and chips were sculptural. Be a good place for a crepey outing!

Hurrah for Stroppdog. HerbKittens continue to be just marvellous, but the strange snuffling that afflicted Margot has now been caught by Jerry, meaning I may have to take them both to the vet tomorrow. Super.

We like to rename our cats, informally, on a regular basis. Thought of two new names - Mr Rigsby and Miss Jones.

Just returned from (yet another) choirboy service, which was mercifully short (well, an hour) but was relatively enjoyable as DS was made a 'full' choirboy, in a short ceremony involving ceremonial donning of surplice. I welled up something chronic. And then again when he processed out, all serious. Gulp. Naturally, a pic is on FB.

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