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Where were we? Flipping those darn flat pancakes again

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BeachysSandyFlipflops · 19/05/2017 20:10

Hello, damn quick work there by MNHQ Smile

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MsMartini · 21/05/2017 18:50

MI Grin. ds is back from helping year 10s do a DofE-style expedition. He said, wearily, "they all wake up at 5 am and then wake me up asking what they should be doing". I said it was excellent preparation for parenting (if not for A levels!). dd has finished exams and appears to be in a children's playground.

motherinferior · 21/05/2017 18:55

I haven't watched it and must. Am now going to return to the garden to read all about 19th century Eurasians and the legislation against them. "Anglo-Indians," said my mother with her customary curled lip when I told her. Actually, mother, children with AN INDIAN MOTHER AND EUROPEAN FATHER LIKE YOURS.

My father, btw, continues his canonisation of my mother. His latest was to say he hadn't realised how many books she'd written. Perhaps that was because she'd edited and/or translated them, not written them. Some of my best friends are translators Grin- it's a different set of skills, dammit, innit?

It is perhaps entirely clear that my Mother Issues persist. I do miss her, mind.

motherinferior · 21/05/2017 19:00

And DP is busy being the Most Exhausted and PutUpon Person In The World. I am being cheerful and ignoring him as this is the most annoying way of dealing with it.

msmargarita · 21/05/2017 19:07

Thank you for all the sciatica advice and sympathy. I def, most def, am not suffering as much as auriga and stropps - and it's v up and down - but am keen to find out what I can do. I don't know yet the cause.

Am making Anna Jones' pizza with base of cauliflower, oat and ground almond for supper but have warned children and am supplying garlic bread before and big pudding with custard after just in case it's less than satisfactory. Will report back unless one of you can advise me? (but don't say don't do it - it's too late for tonight).

MI, have probably already told you, but my dad was often taken for Anglo-Indian when we went into Indian restaurants and treated with quite considerable hostility.

motherinferior · 21/05/2017 19:25

No, but it doesn't surprise me. My mother despised Anglo-Indians.

motherinferior · 21/05/2017 19:29

Christ I just looked at a proper S&B thread. Apparently I am deeply frumpy and mumsy. They can sod off.

FlipflopsOrWellieboots · 21/05/2017 20:01

All revision now stopped and wobbles have set in. Might need to be an escort to school tomorrow Sadthis is only Week Two.... Once again, thank god I'm not going to work tomorrow. I know it was a huge luxury to be able to have taken this year off, but I do feel somewhat validated by the shit going down (obviously I would prefer not to be needed this way, but.....)

We have feasted on hot ham and chips in honour of dd1 who is still on 'snivelling flu leave' from uni.

bigTillyMint · 21/05/2017 20:17

Flipflops, DS is worried about tomorrow - Eng Lit in new system. No knowing what the paper will be like.

NUFC69 · 21/05/2017 20:23

We have had an awful day: a DFr died overnight, his poor wife is devastated, of course. They had known each other since uni (he was 70). I can't stop crying.

Good wishes to all those who are unwell and suffering, and the DC with their exams.

MrsWobble3 · 21/05/2017 20:25

This weekend has been rather more R&M (Repairs& Maintenance) than S&B for me - blood test, nails and hair done, appointments for optician and dermatologist made so only dentist and company medical to go. Apart from nails and hair which I don't mind I hate all this stuff - it just reinforces the fact that I am on the downward path to decrepitude - these signs of ageing are far more depressing than wrinkles.

I did manage to fit in a quick shimmy along Oxford St on Fri after blood test though and bought a dress which I may wear to a party this summer. www.houseoffraser.co.uk/women/therapy-star-print-cami-dress/d750620.pd#257856763

It's more substantial than it looks and doesn't seem to cling so I don't think it looks like a nightie. I am slightly concerned i may be a bit mutton for it but I'm sure one of the dds will take it off my hands in that case. And it wasn't expensive.

Now sitting on the sofa watching a DVD and drinking pink fizz with dh - a good end to a good weekend. Hope others are feeling similarly chilled.

Cremolafoam · 21/05/2017 20:27

Hot ham and chips sounds delicious sandyfootwear.I have made using leftovers, a gnocchi bake with some puy lentil Bolognese, tarted up with Ver Hot chili sauce. It was q nice but I now weigh an extra stone. Meh!

Loving the lipstick chat. I am hopelessly addicted to several beauty websites and will be browsing Bobbi Brown plus tard as Love always looks so knockout in hers.EnvyGrin

I do hate Sunday nights. I get a tight tummy knot every week.Dh has had four (4, IV) phone calls from the Middle East today re work. I am furious ohb, that it has invaded his precious weekend. They don't even pay him A/L or sick leave either. Angry

MrsWobble3 · 21/05/2017 20:27

Oh NU - I posted before I saw yours. Huge sympathies to you and your friend.

Cremolafoam · 21/05/2017 20:36

Oh NU, I'm so very sorry.what an awful shock.Flowers

bigTillyMint · 21/05/2017 20:44

Oh NU, this is what I dread - losing friends Flowers

Blackduck · 21/05/2017 20:44

NU so sorry.

Exam takers good luck - fingers crossed.

Girding loins for tres busy week including two nights out (eek). Will try not to drink - famous last words....

IDismyname · 21/05/2017 20:46

Oh, sorry to hear your sad news NUF - big hugs and sympathies to you.

Re sciatica - my DM is struggling hugely with it atm. Due to have an MRI to check it up. DBro suggested she changed Chiropractors which she has done, with some success, and I have got her to my physio who has administered ultrasound and acupuncture. Its the latter (acupuncture) that seems to be having the best effect on her.

Maybe worth a go? It's so miserable being in pain - and exhausting, too.

FlipFlops - may the force be with you tomorrow, and all those sitting exams tomorrow. I will tune my good Vibe-ometer first thing.

I've managed to tie up my sweet peas, and to clear a couple of beds before planting out onions and some sweetcorn. It was perfect weather for me.

DH has tried overly hard this afternoon after I lost it with him this morning, as he went off on his hobby. He muttered about it yesterday, and then appeared in our bedroom with packed lunch and a 'fait accompli' air about the whole situation - and off he went.

I am so torn about setting anything in motion marriage-wise. I have yet to really peruse all our financial affairs. Last time I did it, my sense of guilt and shame was overwhelming. I've made little progress since.

Its also very hard when DS is wandering in and out of the house on shifts. He's off to some steep European slopes with some wheels in the next few weeks, so I'll have more space.

Am finding WA quite overwhelming - but great fun!

motherinferior · 21/05/2017 20:49

NU, I am so very sorry.

hattymattie · 21/05/2017 20:55

NU - I'm so sorry - such a shock - sending hugs.

Continuing good luck to exam takers.

Had lovely day at school fete yesterday as bumped into loads of people whom we hadn't seen for a while. Most of today has been filling out paperwork for our China visas.

Montypulciano · 21/05/2017 21:09

Oh darling NU, so very sorry to hear your news. Sending you much love Flowers

Stropperella · 21/05/2017 21:12

NU, I'm so sorry. What rotten news :( Flowers

MrsKlugscheisser · 21/05/2017 21:20

So sorry to hear the sad news about your friend, NU. Sending you love.

And strength and fortitude to those taking exams next week. DD1 has finished, DD2 appears to have pressed the fuck it button rather early and has done sod all this weekend apart from to have a maths tutoring session.

FlipflopsOrWellieboots · 21/05/2017 21:26

Flowers NU. Very sad news.

magimedi · 21/05/2017 22:19

NU - so sad, so sorry. Can quite see why you feel so weepy. Flowers

msmargarita · 21/05/2017 22:45

NU, I'm so sorry. Sending you love and strength

MsMartini · 21/05/2017 22:56

Oh NU, what horrible news. I am so very sorry. Flowers

Good luck tomorrow to Beachy and Tilly dss.

Yes about validation, Beachy, such a shame it is needed but....

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