It's getting exciting. All the wallpaper is stripped now. The ceilings are being painted (white), the undercoat (barley white) is going on the wood work. A metamorphosis is happening
Went to the local auction yesterday, and bought an oak dresser for £32. It's years since I've been and I had forgotten how exciting it is as your lot approaches, tummy gets all squirmy. Picked it up today and saw some of the lots in next weeks sale, that's it, I'm hooked again.
The daughters, babies and I went for pub lunch yesterday. Afterwards we went to the playground where Jack made friends with a little boy. He proudly told us that he was 5, 'but good with babies'. So we left him to it. No, not really, but he was right, Jack had an amazing time with him.
Amy's Mummy is having problems with her cat bringing in presents (mice). Lily had never done this before but since Amy arrived she obviously feels the need to ingratiate herself. Generally they are hidden under the rug, and are dead, but last week she deposited a live one infront of breast-feeding Amy and Mum. Partner was summoned, but by the time he sauntered in the mouse had run into the kitchen and behind the oven. He pulled out the oven, turned it upside down and then discovered that said mouse was between the glass panels in the door. I would have left well alone at that point, relying upon the mouse coming out at some point. Not son-in-law, he took the door off, where upon the mouse ran out. What a saviour. Yes, except now their cooker doesn't work, at all. Not the oven, not the hob. P**t.
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(12.8.05 16:39) Glad it's all getting sorted out. Silver linings and all that .... |
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(12.8.05 16:48) Glad it's all working out. Sorry, I'm a fella. What's Barley White? Regarding the mouse thing. I heard you shouldn't chastise them when they do this. You have to say thank you and fuss them. Otherwise they'll keep trying to please you with more mice. All's well after the latest scan. The head is a bit big but within the normal band. Might come early because of it, might not. Gill's just got her maternity grant so has been out buying Baby Stuff ... it's like Mothercare in here! |
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(13.8.05 12:03) So - you're now going to refill your kitchen with "objects of interest" from the auctions. Matilda just read this entry and said in a loud voice "OH MY GOD" - I said "OH DEAR" but secretly I was thinking...cool. |
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(14.8.05 12:43) Pog - It's true, must keep positive. Dave - Barley white is a paint colour. Sort of off-white really. Ian - Tell Matilda I am limiting my 'weird' acquisitions to the kitchen. Nearly everywhere else will be clutter free.......sort of. |