An Average Life

Photos

2010-06-09T14:01:00.003+01:00

We went to Blenheim Palace and took some photos. Also here is Ed victorious!

I Had A |Dream

2010-05-26T14:13:00.002+01:00

Well, a weird one anyway.

It starts with a haunted house. I have just gone and got a chinese takeaway and run (yes) 4 miles to get it home. I then turn up at this random house which is boarded up. I break in to eat the said food, and decide to sleep in this house (?). I am snuggling down in a bed when 4 aliens pop their heads around the door. I chat away very nicely with them until there is a commotion outside. Doctor Who then comes in, not the new Doctor, the old one...Hmmm...never liked David Tennant...Anyway, I shoot downstairs because I am worried that one of the aliens are snuffling my sweet and sour (ha)and the house starts talking...Now, I think this stems from seeing the Amityville House was being sold but don't quote me,. All of a sudden, my cats show up! I spend ages making sure I have everything including my food and head home....WEIRD! Oh and Miss Hoops ended up with a little Cyberman helmet on with cyber meow.....Hmmm.......

I woke up and was ridiculiously grateful when Miss Hoops gave me a cuddle without trying to upgrade or delete me.

Moral of this story.....Don't eat soft cheese even if it is low fat before bedtime!!!

Change!

2010-05-12T13:53:00.002+01:00

Nah, nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah, hey, hey, hey..GOODBYE!

Yes, Gordon Brown has gone! Yippee! David Cameron is Prime Minister and a wave of change has swept the country. The last few days have been fraught with double dealing, rumour and cross wires. Cameron has emerged with dignity and respect and I hope that this is a new beginning. I think a coalition is the way forward and at last labour is out!

Goodbye Mr Brown! Don't let the door of number 10 hit you on the way out.

Right!

2010-05-06T08:26:00.001+01:00

The time has come! Get voting and make that change!

Blue is best!!!!

If only our Labour chap was as good as the one across the pond (sigh) Oh well.

Don't waste that vote!

VOTE!!!!

2010-05-05T14:42:00.002+01:00

Tomorrow is our general election. Who to vote for? In short;

Vote yellow, get Brown.

I trust that clears it up.

Remember WE did not vote Mr Brown in. He ruined our economy when he was Chancellor. Lets give someone else a go. Lets face it, the country is in a mess but a hung parliament is NOT the answer.

VOTE WISELY! NOT TACTICALLY!

This ends the political broadcast for The No Bollocks Party!!!!!

Update

2010-04-14T16:01:00.002+01:00

It;s 4pm and I have finally sat down. I have ironed, worked, been driven mad. The garden looks lovely, we mowed, weeded and beautified. It needs a second go so this weekend we will be out. I need to buy some more flowers as most of mine died in the winter. One of my fuscia's survived though which I am really pleased about.

Well we are in the middle of April and the year is flying by. My holiday is creeping up and will soon be upon us. Looking forward to some sun!!!!

The rest of my week is busy. Lots of work etc plus Ed is still on holiday from school. Roll on Tues when he goes back. I did get outstanding on my assessment though so well done me!

Soap Box Time

2010-03-31T13:38:00.002+01:00

You find me annoyed.

I pay £190 road tax which is supposed to do towards our roads. Others pay more some pay less. Our roads are in a sorry state. Pot holes galore due to the snow. The councils are doing nothing to resolve this. Combine this with the price of fuel £1.18 a litre thank you very much and it's a sad state of affairs. What is the government doing? Well, I imagine Alaistair and Gordon are sat in their smoking jackets laughing, " Raise it by a penny, Darling" sipping their brandy. The General Election is looming and what to do? You have Dave. Dave is your mate, he's down, he's hip, he knows what is happening. Then you have Gordon. A man who at some point had a personality but has lost it over the years. Ruined our economy and can't speak in public without people dozing off. Do you vote for Dave simply because he is the lesser or two evils? Or pick Gordon....Hmmmm.....I know who I will vote for.

Easter is upon us. Great Britain is awash with snow, rain and high winds. Fabulous. We have a busy weekend with football, family gatherings and chocolate of course. Tesco is busy because SHOCK, it is closed on Sunday. People are going mad, buying milk and bread. Now, it's open Fri, Sat and Monday. Honestly.

I have a funeral tomorrow. A client of 20 years passed away. Lovely lady.

UGH

2010-03-26T13:02:00.002Z

Well, I have a kidney infection an a stone, how lovely. Jase called the office to tell them I would be off and he got a BIG sigh. Charming. How rude. Oh well, I have to rest and it's tough.

Ed doesn't believe in Santa anymore. Or the tooth fairy or the bunny. He is growing up so fast. I can't believe he is 12 this year!

I bought a slanket. It's a fleece with arms!! Fabulous keeps me warm and I need that at the mo.

Well, thats all for now :)

Go Compare

2010-03-23T13:59:00.002Z

Go compare, go compare, its an annoying ad, really bad, go compare......

I hate this advert I really do.

Nice to see Peter the duck triumphed on the "K" factor. Ed loved the guitar playing Spiderman. We expect great things.

Nothing much to report except I am sporting a killer migrane today which will not ease. Have taken pills but doing nothing. Oh well.

Well must get back to work

Happy Mothers Day!

2010-03-14T15:09:00.003Z

Yes its Mother's day. Happy Mothers day to all :) Happy Birthday to my Dad! Unlucky Dad, today you must share :)

I am off to work shortly. Yesterday was so busy. Carers went sick (funny that) so me and another girl were roped in to cover. I worked all morning then all night. Luckily, the clients were all very sweet (unlike the tasks) despite that and the pressure I am feeling rewarded and I am going to ask tomorrow to take a high qualification in care. The company pay so why not?

I was woken this morning by Ed handing me cards. One from the cats, one from him and one from Jase. Very sweet. Also got flowers so good day all round. Jason cleaned out the hamster. Imagine my horror (insert sarcasm) when it was announced that Willow was out of chews. HORROR!!!! The hamster will have to rough it, I mean, the humanity of it all!!!! Next I will be told Milo can't get a place on the bed!!!!

Well, thats all for now, I am gathering the gloves and aprons for tonight.!

Go ED

2010-03-02T17:16:00.002Z

I bring the news that Eddie got into The Boys Grammar School. Its by far the best school in the area and we have high hopes. He has done so well and achieved so much, we couldn't be prouder. Ed wants to be a Doctor so its a perfect place to start. Of course other Mum's are being horrible but whatever, if their child works hard then they will achieve too. My nephew is doing spectacularly well at his school and we know we are going to see fab things from him! My niece starts the same school so come on my family!!!!!! Clever children. :)

I have been rushing around today and now as consequence have a headache that no painkiller can well, kill. I am waiting for the shopping to be delivered because like Mother Hubbard my cupboards are quite bare. Not a morsal survives. I am poised to answer the door as I type. At least the cats are fed. (we don't ever run out of their food no siree) In fact Miss Hoops is watching me type. She's waving...well, not really but I know she would if she could.

oh! doorbell!!!!!! Fooood

A Year On

2010-02-26T15:48:00.002Z

Well, its been a year since I had my heart attack and the gallbladder kicked off. I have to say I am alot healthier these days!!!!! Ed has healed amazingly well and we find out about his school on Monday. My new job is going well and although hard work, it's very rewarding.

Things are looking up. I have decided not to sweat the small stuff and people will just have to get on with things. My priorities are me and mine I'm afraid.

Finally, Happy Birthday to my Sis. 39 today! You don't look it, Vicki!

Yeah!

2010-02-18T16:18:00.002Z

Well after 2 weeks I am back. Ed is well on the way to recovery with school on Monday. No sport or anything yet though:( His scar is very neat and healing very well I am happy to report.

Since I have been at home I have had plenty of time for my Davina DVD. Have gone down 1 dress size in a month!!!! Good times!

Ok, Return To Eden: In a nutshell:

Steph faked her death. Dan ran off with Jilly's neice. Jake got Jilly pregnant and married her. Sarah married Angelo (whose real name is Angelo D'Angelo)then ran off with Tom who was NOT her Brother after all. Cassie has ditched the gold and silver lame and gone for bustiers instead combined with frizztastic hair. Dennis has disappeared. Lots of talk of Crocodiles and Harper Mining.

Later, Croc fans!!!!!

Poor Ed

2010-02-07T17:06:00.002Z

Fri afternoon Eddie came home from school complaining of stomach ache. He put himself to bed and refused the school disco. An hour later, I took him to A&E. He was admitted with appendicitis. His appendix was removed yesterday. We are now home and he is poorly but being so brave. I am exhausted.....

No update on Return To Eden. Sorry had other things to worry about!

When Will They Learn?

2010-02-04T12:22:00.003Z

Honestly, I am tired of reading of pop/rock stars who have died due to drugs and booze. When will the learn? It's not cool, it's not clever and they are dead. Where is the logic in that? Mind you I am still stunned that Ozzy is still alive. Wake up and smell the reality, guys.

Drink and drugs are bad. OK?

Ok, Return To Eden...let me bring you up to speed.

Jake controls Harper Mining. Steph is gonna fight, fight, fight for this love..(thanks Cheryl) Dan has gone all moody again despite Steph finding him washed up on a beach (no gratitude) Tom is Steph's son!!!! Sarah who still is a bit frizzy loves Tom and not in the brotherly sense. Ooops. Dennis is well, not sure really and Cassie is bored of gold and has switched to Silver lame...very fetching.

DA DA DAH!!!!!!

Marry In Haste

2010-02-03T08:23:00.002Z

Well, Alex Reid has married Satan. Satan in false eyelashes and hair extensions no less. Yes, Kate Price has married Alex Reid on the back of his win in Big Brother. Will this woman stop at nothing for publicity? She was recently voted Britains most hated woman and we all know why.

Le me give you a hint, Kate. We don't like you, we are bored of your endless desperate attention seeking plots. Your money grabbing schemes oh and your lack of care for your children.

BOG OFF.

Sorry.....had to get that off my chest. All I can say is, Alex:

You'll be sooorrrrrryyyyyy........

TGIF!

2010-01-29T15:47:00.003Z

Yeah!!! Weekend ahoy! Thank Goodness although I have had a good week :) The oven was cleaned today and looks brand new. Its getting colder by degrees here and I forecast a cold weekend. Had a trim on the hair, nothing major you will be pleased to hear :)

Not long now until we hear which school Eddie got. Fingers crossed he gets Aylesbury Grammar. Its the BEST school. He has the brain :) They have the technology. Its all good.

Ok, back to more important things.

Today on....Return To Eden.

Stephanie rushes after Dan after he throws his toys from the pram and feels neglected. Altogether now...Ahhhh... Cassie ups the gold lame stakes with a glitzy all in one with matching hair accessory. Jake (who lurves Steph) sleeps with Jilly again (even though he lurves Steph) and gets control of Harper Mining. OOHHHH...... Dashing back to her work,Steph jumps off a boat just as it blows up with stroppy Dan on board!!! Oh No....The suspense... Is Dan alive? Can Steph swim without worrying about Harper Mining? Will Sarah EVER find hair straighteners? The answers to all these questions on Monday....

Until then, Croc fans...

Behaviour

2010-01-28T17:50:00.002Z

Ok, why do people post on Facebook without thinking? I have a client on there who just posted how much she loves her new haircut. I didn't do it. Nice. That's how I found out. No word from her to say she is unhappy or she is going to someone else (which I don't care about) She is one of my "friends" too so she knows I read her posts. Charming. As Bob pointed out, people rarely think and he is dead right.

You can read Bob's blog here... I heartily recommend it.

Are people that rude? Or did she just think "oh well" or did she simply not care? Who knows. It's hurtful though considering I always dropped everything to fit her in. No loyalty. No intelligence. No big loss. I have hidden her posts now and will remove her completely next week. Doubt she will notice though.

Anyway......back to our regular blog!

I missed Return To Eden today so you will all be heartbroken to hear no review for that episode. However will be back to update you tomorrow.

Do I hear bated breath?

Brrrrr

2010-01-27T14:43:00.002Z

Its freezing today! I made the effort to do my hair and makeup and wear a nice dress, it does make you feel a bit better!

Davina was getting easier today. I managed to do the whole thing without stopping and did another section of the DVD!!!! Mind you I looked like a tomato when I had finished LOL.

Today on Return To Eden..... Dan and Steph have argued..Jake Sanders HAS to be stopped, people!!!!! Jilly who has turned out to be Steph's sister has spent the whole episode moaning about how she served 7 years for Steph's attempted murder, plus jumping into bed with Jake and Phillip (exhusband) Dennis drives the banana Porsche with Cassie who still is loving her gold lame. Oh and Angelo the boxer is actually called Angelo in real life because he can't remember an extra name.

To Stephanie!!!

And Relax!

2010-01-26T14:46:00.002Z

I have just sat down! I did 40 mins of Davina again (go me) it was slightly easier, not much but I didn't weeze this time. Always a plus.

I have a hair appointment on Fri. Just a cut, I am tempted to do something radical but I probably will stick to "just the ends" Last time I went for the chop Jason didn't talk to me for a week. Well I did go from long to short. Never mind.

Today on Return To Eden, Dan has gone from a plastic surgeon to brain surgeon! Wow, the versatility. There is Sarah (you could trick or treat with her hair) and Cassie who wears too much gold lame to be decent. Stephanie has gone into a meltdown after finding a crocodile in her swimming pool (like you do) and is now having endless flashbacks to her original croc encounter and is seeing her damaged face before Dan the man fixed it for her. Confused? Eat the ham up!

Dear Lord!!

2010-01-25T14:49:00.002Z

Davina, what have you done to me????? I did 40 mins of kick boxing with Davina today on her DVD. It was really hard work and I was sweating buckets when I was done but I did it!!! Go me! Then I did my power plate for 10 mins. My thigh muscles are going to reeeeeeally hurt tomorrow but I am determined to carry on. I can't afford the gym but this I can do in my lounge everyday so no excuses can be accepted. For the first time in weeks I dont feel like going to bed and my mood has lifted! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!

Roads!!!

2010-01-23T20:47:00.002Z

Why is it even though I and millions of others pay road tax, the roads are full of potholes? Its a disgrace. Driving back from Reading tonight was ridiculous, I looked drunk as I weaved across the road to avoid damaging my car. *sigh*

Its getting cold again, I am sitting here with the fire on trying to warm up. I shall go to bed shortly and watch telly from under my duvet. My mission tomorrow is to buy tiles for my bathroom floor. After 7 years I have tired of the carpet and have decided to replace the flooring. Sounds simple but knowing how the universe works I will dig up a body or something nasty ;)

No Return To Eden update today, its back Monday I bet you all can't wait!!!!!!

Friiiiday!

2010-01-22T14:54:00.002Z

Thank God its Friday.

I have purchased one new sports bra and running trousers. I am all set.

I ate sausages last night and the sausage gods have punished me. Punished me beyond anything!!!!! No more sausages for me.

I have done a DIY bird feeder made from the netting of oranges. Its very Blue Peter and its got lovely birdie food in it. Bring on the birds! Not Hitchcock Birds, normal birds... heh.

Quick Return To Eden update... Stephanie has bad dreams, Jake wants her company, Dan is well..Dan and everyone is doublecrossing everyone else all to a stirring guitar ridden 80's soundtrack...Lovely hammy goodness!!!

Soaps

2010-01-21T14:01:00.002Z

I am watching Return To Eden. An epic Australian tail that follows Stephanie Harper after she was eaten by a crocodile. Plastic surgery and a whole lot of hammy acting later she gets her revenge complete with shoulder pads. Now, the story continues...... Between that and Dynasty I am all soaped out!

The Doctor reports my thyroid is fine. She suggests going to a gym. Ok love, I work 3 jobs, look after a child, cook, clean and if I'm lucky, sleep. Silly woman and I told her so. Oh and then she said I was depressed and there might be psycological problems. Well, I have been mad for years as Jason will testify but ummm she made it sound like I should be in Bedlam. Bloody healthcare professionals. I shall run again once my fractured foot heals which as I am sure you agree is a good excuse not to run at the moment.

SSHHHHH THE VOICES.....

Cup of green tea anyone?

It's Alive!!!!

2010-01-16T18:35:00.002Z

Well. Bronchitus, sinusitus and a possible dead thyroid. The hits keep on coming!!! I have spent the week in bed coughing and dying by degrees. A blood test on Thurs left me with track marks which makes me look like I have a habit. I have a doc appointment on Thurs to see what gives.

Highly annoying.

Today I am feeling more normal but I get tired easily. I must wash the hair (washed 10 days ago) and address the bath issue! First a cup of tea and The Parent Trap with the late Natasha Richardson and Lindsey Lohan while she was cute.

Harvey was registered at the vet as a Hickman. They have disappeared next door again and Harvey clearly considers this his home even though Miss Hoops gets huffy on a regular basis. I shudder to think what would have become of the old man this winter.

Lunch with Mum and Dad tomorrow. Big Yum!

Birthday Girl

2010-01-09T19:00:00.002Z

Well its my birthday. I am feeling and looking every inch my 37 years. Luckily I have a great posse who keep me grounded. I went out with them last night and had a hoot!! Despite Sarah falling over and clouting Sally in the nose, an accident I quickly add. Tonight Jason is taking me out. I am wearing my Chanel number5 that Jase and Ed bought me.

Some friends have forgotten. They are now off my friends list. One in particular. Birthdays fall on the same date every year, anyone who forgets is well, not worth bothering with. How hard is it to remember unless you are completely self absorbed.

Its cold here with more snow on the way. Ed has been off school for a week now. Monday is not looking great we shall see.

Well. Thats about it. Must change the profile ;)

Happy New Year!!!!¬!

2010-01-05T15:34:00.002Z

A bit late I know but with colds, sinus trouble and general running around its been hectic. Well 15 inches of snow is forecast tonight. What joy. I bought Ed a sledge from Ebay purely because you can't get one anywhere else. We await its arrival.

Harvey is firmly one of the family now even taking over guarding duty from Harry.

My birthday approaches. 37!! The horror. I do feel old. I am hoping that this year is so much better than the last. However if this damp cold weather continues I will look like a little okld woman!!! LOL

Oh....Yes... Doctor Who. New logo, new Doctor.....time (geddit) will tell. I do like the look though and glad to see DT go.

Well, must go and batton down the hatches. Keep warm everyone!

Snow!

2009-12-18T10:14:00.002Z

Well, heavy snow fall overnight and as is the tradition in the UK everything has stopped. Schools are closed, no-one goes to work.....well, with the exception of Jase and Ed of course. It took Jase nearly 2 hrs to get to work but hey...he went.

Madness. I remember worse winters than this and everyone coped. Have we gone soft? Has the Tv reality show culture taken its toll?

Sir Terry Wogan signed off from his last show today. I admit I had a sniff as he said goodbye and I confess I was a listener. Many a morning I laughed with ole Tel...Radio 2 will never be the same. Chris Evans???? BLECH......NO THANKS....

Anyhoo, I am in my nice warm house, with warm toast waiting for the phone call asking me to pick up Ed from school.

Good times

HO HO HUM

2009-12-17T12:45:00.002Z

Ok I know it's nearly Christmas but I am not sure I can take one more Christmas movie or song. I watched Amadeus yesterday and had forgotten what a fab film it was. Not a Christmas tree in sight. Nice.

As for the weather, it's cold and snowing.

That is all.

Well.....^%$&!!!!!

2009-12-16T16:10:00.002Z

It looks like me and hundreds of others have been duped. My knitted character is not coming I have a feeling. The website has vanished and so has my £10. I found forums of other people in the same boat.

Don't you just hate that?

Blech

OOOOPS

2009-12-15T20:30:00.002Z

Imagine my horror when Ed got home from school today and took his shoes off to reveal black socks. Unremarkable you say, well, until you find out that the socks were actually white. Ahem.

What could have caused it?

Freak weather?

Ed running around with no shoes on?

Ummmm.No..

On closer inspection a very large hole was revealed through his shoe. Oh dear.

3 days left of school so he can wear trainers, I will purchase new shoes in the new year. However I am horrified that he has been walking around with a hole in his shoe for days.

The shoes are now in the bin. Ed is still laughing....

There's a hole in my shoe dear Suzy, dear Suzy.....

A New Edition

2009-12-10T08:24:00.002Z

Finally I have 5 mins to update.

We have a lodger.

Harvey, the next doors neighbours cat has moved in. Let me explain...

Heidi has been away for over a week. It's been bitterly cold here overnight and rain in the day. Harvey has only a cold shed with a basket it in it for shelter and warmth. He is the same age as Harry, if not older. He was not fed for at least 3 days before he wandered to our front door crying his heart out.

Now I'm sorry.....call me soft, call me a mug, but there is no way on Earth while I can still breathe that I will let a cat suffer. So I fed him.

The next day, Harvey returned for some more food and it was freezing cold and so was he. He sat at my back door by the cat flap looking wet and miserable and when you touched him he was so cold. So I brought him in, fed him and gave him a seat on my sofa.

Jason and I discussed and decided. We couldn't let Harvey suffer or worse, be taken to the rehoming place where he would sit scared and alone and probably not get another home and be put to sleep. Harvey could have a home here, with us. Harry doesn't seem bothered, just the odd hiss to let Harve know who is boss, Hoops just sniffs prettily and Milo hides behind Hoops (scaredy cat).

So, a quick call to Karen, Harvey's original owner and it was arranged. Harvey has a home with us where he can live out the rest of his days in warmth and comfort, with food, attention and love which lets face it, is all an old gentleman wants.

Since then, Harvey is a regular in the evenings when it gets cold, he lets himself in and curls up and purrs a very happy cat.

If this makes me soft....so be it.

Thankful it's Friday!!

2009-12-04T14:32:00.002Z

I have my poor little boy at home. He got up, got dressed, and then cried because he didn't feel well. So, back to bed he went. Bless he is so pale and being so brave.

It's so nice to have a washing machine that actually washes the clothes!!! My whites are now white and not grey. Fabulous!

Now. Jungle business. Who will win? Gino or Kim? Kim or Gino? I can't wait until the final!!! Yes. I am sad but hey, at least I'm honest about it! LOL

Brrrrr

2009-12-01T15:58:00.002Z

Lordy, its cold!!!!

The Christmas tree is up, the cards are written, the presents are wrapped, the food is ordered. I am all set. Just as well as I have a sinus and throat infection. I have a very squeaky voice :(

George walked out!!! Noooooooo.......I wanted him to win. Hmmmm, I will have to back Gino now or Kim.

Well, must dash, Dinner to make, football training to go to...

Good Times!

2009-11-28T20:58:00.003Z

I went to see my sister's new house today and very super it is too!!!! Very large and roomy with a fab kitchen I am slightly jealous of (in a good way). I came away with a washing machine!!! Good job too as mine starting leaking this morning. Good timing or what? Mucho thanko to big sis!

Watching Harry Hill tonight it occured to us that we simply must get a knitted character. To google we went and tracked down one. He is coming soon!!!! I must say I am VERY excited about his arrival, we have tinsel ready for his scarf for Christmas!!!!

I met up with another Mum who's child also passed. She is getting a load of abuse too. We have decided to say "Bollocks" to them all and ignore it.

Now, I am snuggled up with my trackie bottoms on with a lovely vanilla and lavender candle listening to the pounding rain outside. It's almost time for I'm A Celebrity....

George To WIN!

Good Times :)

Blanket Apology

2009-11-26T15:41:00.002Z

I'm sorry that the weather is bad.

I'm sorry that we are in an economic crisis.

I'm sorry the Sky box doesn't work and I haven't phoned the engineer yet.

I'm sorry that people are being arseholes towards me and are ignoring texts and phone calls but are happy to use my house as a creche.

I'm sorry I have tried to be a nice person and phoned to see how you are.

I'm sorry I barely talk to anyone now for fear of being kicked in the teeth.

But mostly...

I'm sorry my child passed and yours didn't.

My fault entirely.

Price Crash

2009-11-24T14:43:00.002Z

So, Katie Price is out of the jungle. So, she has dumped her boyfriend. So she feels she has acted like a right twit for the last seven months. So, the British public picked on her. What the hell did she expect?

I SO don't care.

Katie Price is all that is wrong with "celebrity" Britain. Every day she is on the front cover of mags, newspapers and anything else she can get on. She is a nasty, predatary female who loves the spotlight and do anything to get it. Last night, she hogged the limelight whilst poor Lucy Benjamin was forced to endure a measley two minute interview when she should have gotten at least 15 mins. I am glad the Katie Price show has ended and I seriously hope that no more is said about that obnoxious woman. Pete must have been on redial!! He is well out of that.

She has apologised...riiiiight.

As Kim would say: Too little, too late, my love.

Woo Hoo!!

2009-11-21T08:51:00.002Z

Ed passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 126 out of 140 thats 90%. Grammar school here we come. We have to wait until March until we get his place through but we should get what we asked for! We are so proud of him! It's a shame that most of his friends didn't pass, at the moment it looks like Ed and another chap are the only ones which is a bit of a shock. We went out to dinner last night to celebrate :)

Paris was amazing. We went out first class (thank you Em) walked up the Eiffel tower (needed oxygen) and saw the Mona Lisa and was suitably underwhelmed. If I was priceless for no reason I would look smug too. It was a long day and we were very tired but SO worth it. I will log some pics on shortly for your perusal.

EEEEK

2009-11-19T20:38:00.000Z

Tomorrow is D day, Ed gets his results. Oh er....fingers crossed.

Happy Birthday!

2009-11-13T09:07:00.001Z

11 years today at 7.22am Eddie was born.

It's been a quick 11 years filled with laughter, sadness, struggle and heartache but through it all Eddie has been a joy :)

So.....

Happy Birthday, Eddie!!!!!!!!

We love you

xxxxxxx

2009-11-11T14:16:00.002Z

I tried to do my food shopping online for Xmas. Tesco don't go that far in their delivery slots. CURSES!

I have been running around today and just got home. PHEW! More hair shortly then more of the same tonight. It's exhausting.

We are on countdown for Paris. Picked up the tickets today (thank you Emma!) I shall take piccies and post them here.

Well, work to do...

Well

2009-11-08T15:33:00.002Z

We had a cup match today and won 5-1!!! Ed even scored. He never scores because he is always in goal..

I was informed yesterday that (get this) "Just because I don't make an effort with you it doesn't mean I don't care"

Ummmmm, riiight. Surely if you care you make the effort. Or is that just me? It seems that in friendship these days you are expected to just sit back and accept being treated like dirt, GOD FORBID you should DARE express your hurt at the way you have been treated because you then become the villain of the piece. Oh well, lesson learned. I shall keep to my close friends from now on and keep my mouth shut.

On a lighter note, its Ed's birthday on Friday and Paris on Saturday.

OOOh la la!!!!

Bloody Weather!

2009-11-04T14:47:00.002Z

Well, its cold and raining. I would go for a walk but my back door won't lock and I am waiting for a man to come and secure it. Oh my washing machine has almost died :( Its almost time for it to go to the laundry service in the sky, I wonder if Sugar can make a tag for my poor washer LOL. Its been faithful and true.

I spent a pleasant morning doing hair and seeing my Mum and Dad (Hi, you two) then saw my friend back here where we gossiped and caught up with things. I am now catching up with Bones. I LOVE Booth and Brennan.

I am so sore after shopping and wrapping, who knew it was such good exercise?

Its Bonfire night tomorrow and the fireworks are going off. Milo is a bit scared but the other two don't even twitch an ear. Ed is excited about his birthday and so am I. My little lad is growing up so fast. I can't wait to see his face when he gets his Christmas pressie!!!!!!

OOOH Dragons Den is on...

I'M OUT!!!

Phew!

2009-11-03T21:42:00.000Z

Well, from 8.30 am til 4pm I Christmas shopping and wrapped it up but I am DONE!!!!

How organised is that?

A New Week

2009-11-02T12:42:00.006Z

Well, I am back after a week in Cornwall. Only 18 days until we get Ed's results and 11 days until Ed's birthday! We are taking him to Paris for the day should be very exciting.

I am still waiting to start my new job. The CRB check is still not through and I can't start without it. Hopefully it should arrive soon.

Miss Hoops has her annual nervous break down today. Yes, 5 mins in the vets and she will be in pieces. She is asleep at the moment so she has no idea!!!

I leave you with pictures of Cornwall.

This Post Will Self Destruct in 5 Seconds!!!

2009-10-22T17:24:00.002+01:00

Her mission: To replace her dead vacuum cleaner before Curry's closes. To track down Dyson Animal to her nearest store. To have it assembled and used before 4pm. She has decided to travel to a town where she NEVER goes.

All she has is her wits, her keen sense of observation and a Girls Aloud CD.

Yes, today...she travelled, she looked, she found, she bought, she vacuumed all by 15.49 hrs. Her Audi drove where it had never driven before, cut across lanes of traffic,all to trade in her dead Vax cleaner for the ultimate cleaning machine. God bless Curry's for their deal. God bless Jason for getting bonus or we would have a REALLY dirty house. The best news of all.....

It's purple.

Woo HOO!!

2009-10-20T12:06:00.002+01:00

The Honda has sold!!!! YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!! Thank Goodness that car is out of my hair.

My visit to the dentist was interesting. Eddie's teeth are fine mine however, required x rays and a return visit for "treatment". Now, when your dentist says "treatment" with a devilish grin and a rubbing of hands you start to feel uneasy!!!!! I have had this dentist since I was 8 so I do trust him. The words infection of jaw were used and clean up..so it can't be that bad. We shall see.

Milo has a mission. To kill the hamster at all costs. He will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. We have had to lock him out of Eddie's room because he can't be trusted. The other 2 cats are asleep on the bed oblivious to everything and everyone. I am sure Milo is planning a way of getting that bedroom door open. Hmmmmm......

Monday

2009-10-19T13:19:00.002+01:00

I sit inside on a cold and damp Octobers day with my heating on and a slushy film on the tv. The pressure has changed and I have a barometer headache made worse by an advert of a talking shoe advertising bingo.

My Honda still has not sold. I am getting desperate I don't understand why not so back to auction Weds, keep everything crossed.

Ed and I have the dentist later and then Ed's parents evening. I am looking forward to my holiday next week as this year has been a bloody nightmare. Illness, bad friends, bad situations. It's time to look at next year and hope it brings better times.

How Shocking

2009-10-18T14:12:00.002+01:00

Ed had his usual weekly footie meet today. Sometime in the first half, my friend Claire and I (Hi Claire!) spotted one of our team being taken to his Dad's car. We thought that he was poorly or had been injured. The truth is actually quite shocking.

Our manager had quite reasonably asked the boy to play midfield. However, the lad did not want to play there and wanted to be up front. He started crying on pitch and when our manager asked why he was informed by the boy that it was all his fault and then proceeded to call the manager a twat. Now for our American friends that is NOT a nice word to use even for an adult let alone a child of 10.

When Jase told me about it I was horrified. Our manager is probably the nicest man you will ever meet, plus he is the only one who offered to train and manage the boys, plus how DARE a child speak to anyone like that. If it was Ed I would give him a hiding and ban him from the game until he left home, make him apologise in public and generally take away all privilages. Alas, I fear this child will get away with it because the parents don't care, think its funny and won't do anything. Anyway we won 2-1 after all that.

As to my last post, good chats with my friends (hiya Tina, Claire, Sarah and Wendy) have made me realise that these 2 creatures simply are not worth my time. Their loss, not mine I just hope their girls don't turn out like them.

Facebook

2009-10-16T12:48:00.002+01:00

Facebook is the root of all evil. I have left and returned here where my true friends are. Imagine my hurt when through facebook I find out that a "friend" was too ill to see me but making social engagements with other people and was holding a baby shower and not inviting me. Charming.

So lesson learned and with sadness I cross off another person who decided to take advantage.

I start my new job on 2nd Nov. I am quite looking forward to it, caring is very rewarding and although not everyone would do it, these people do depend on you. I have done my training and have new car will travel!

Ed is waiting for his 11+ results. I think we are more nervous than him because we know how important it is. Fingers crossed it all goes well. I will of course shout the results from this blog when I get them. 20th Nov is the date...very nervewracking.

What a week

2009-09-07T20:35:00.002+01:00

Hello blog fans...

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin.....

I start with news of Harry. He had cancer on his ear. Apart from that he is fine. He now only has one ear, a cone on his head and a very sorry attitude. I have a large vet bill.

Next off...my car.. It died today. I now have to get it fixed even though I am getting rid of it in 3 weeks. Another large bill. I had to hire a car because I can't be without one. Another bill. I can't afford to take it to a main dealer cos it would cost triple what I am going to pay. *sigh*

What else can happen? I am taking the stance that worse things happen at sea and although it's REALLY annoying and upsetting nobody died. Luckily when my old car goes to auction the money we make will pay these large bills or at least go a long way towards them so it's not too bad.

*BIG sigh*

Oh I also resigned from the shop. Too little hours for NO money...I have a job interview Fri so fingers crossed.

Well, thats all for now I am going for a long lie down in a darkened room.

Piccies

2009-07-07T13:35:00.004+01:00

Here are some pics of the Ruby wedding do. Couldn't get one of Mum she turned at last minute!! Off to hospital shortly to get signed off....

Happy Anniversary!

2009-06-29T14:28:00.002+01:00

13 years ago I got married...they said it wouldn't last...hahahaaaa...how wrong were they?

40 years ago yesterday my parents got married....Wow...only 27 years to go for us...we had a lovely day with good food, family and friends and we are off tonight for our 2 meals for £10..we know how to eat!!!

What a week

2009-06-26T09:26:00.002+01:00

First Ed, then Farrah....now Michael. What is up? I know MJ was a bit of a freak show but 50? Farrah didn't even get the chance to get married.

Thriller. Off The Wall and Bad...great legacies all plus anyone who saw him live will know what an entertainer he truly was. Forget about later years (which sadly he will be infamous for) enjoy his heyday. That poor little boy who looked so happy singing with his brothers, looking normal....

My Eddie is sad and has loaded all the albums onto his iPod...I am sad because despite the freak show he was a bloody genius.

Farrah will always be that beautiful woman in the red bathing suit with that gorgeous smile.. The brave lady who looked her cancer in the eye...that is how she will be remembered...

Rest in Peace ....

A Funny Thing Happened....

2009-06-25T18:00:00.002+01:00

Well, who knew people could be SO petty. Across from my dining window there is a parking space. A Visitors parking space. For the last year the awful woman who rents opposite us has abandoned her parents car there while they lived in Portugal. She changed jobs and finally moved the rusty pile of £$%^ so of course other people parked there. Last night she kicked off by parking said pile of £$%^ on next door's drive. Then got abusive when she was asked to move it. She then called the police. THE POLICE! Over a sodding parking space. Honestly, get a grip woman. She was told until she could produce the deeds showing that that was her space it would be continued to be used by other people. She can't produce that evidence because it doesn't exist so she is going to look more of an idiot than what she is. When she challenged me over it today I merely asked if she was going to send her flying monkeys after us and if she didn't like it she could %^&* off and rent somewhere else.

There rant over. Come back Steve and Fiona...PLEEEASE.......

Fabulous!

2009-06-19T09:37:00.002+01:00

I have changed my profile piccie....I don't usually photo well at all but WOW me likey this picture!!!!!. Today I have turned a corner, I was very down the last few days, my weight won't settle (still full of air) and just wanted to sleep. Today I got up, showered and now I feel fabulous!!!! I can honestly say I feel like I did when I was 19. Thin, (well, thin for me) and positive and wearing yellow!!!!!.

I am having lunch with my Mummy today and I am looking forward to whatever salad I have. The weather is sunny so I will get out and catch some rays. I am going to try driving tomorrow, hopefully it won't pull much on my tummy, but I have to get back out there I am so sick of being here and walking the same route every day.

5 weeks til my holiday!!!!!! I am going to enjoy every second of it even though it will fly by in no time. Life is good again. I may not have much money, but I have a husband who loves me (rare these days) a son who I adore (Eddie is fab) parents that are fantastic, a sister who cracks me up and wonderful friends and lets face it after this whole bloody mess I am still here and considering what other people go through my little world ain't half bad!!!!!

Adventures in Gallbladder Land!

2009-06-13T12:21:00.002+01:00

Well, I am back home sans Gallbladder. I got away with keyhole surgery thank god so recovery time should be good. I was first on the list much to Jason's relief (he does not wait well) and went down at 08.20. By the time I had finished telling them to mind my teeth and remember my seafood allergy they were relieved when they knocked me out and I shut up! I woke up grateful to not feel a drain but had extra cuts which I can live with. I had an overnight stay because the pain was very bad and the stones were the size of golf balls. No wonder it hurt. I wasn't allowed to keep them though miserable lot due to health and safety. Recovery is slow but steady but I am already feeling much better. I was told no follow up appointment but one came through today for July which I will attend.

Apart from that I get to sit around at home resting. How long will that novelty wear off?

2009-06-07T09:09:00.001+01:00

Well, I am signing off for a few days. Sugar, sorry I have only just logged back on, I will send you my email addy at once!

Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye, Cheerio, here I go, on my way!

2009-06-02T17:27:00.001+01:00

Less than a week to go....thank goodness. The old Gallbladder is now really swollen and so is my tummy :( Oh well, not long to wait.

Ed has a tournament on Sat which they have a good chance at winning. If he can see as he has a beautiful black eye which he got mucking about on the trampoline. I swear the school thinks I beat him.

Updates

2009-05-28T20:34:00.002+01:00

Hi all. Been poorly the last few days, another infection, my gallbladder has melted onto my Liver. Yum. Why I think about Rhubarb and custard when they say that is anyones guess.

Had lunch with my Sister today. Had a nice salad and enjoyed the company. Then spent the rest of the day chasing round like a blue arsed fly. I am now sitting down and watching Britains Got Talent. Stavros is through so I am happy.

11 days and counting.

Tough Choices

2009-05-20T13:10:00.002+01:00

I woke up this morning to an epic tummy ache...Gallbladder revenge. I had 2 choices, either, lie in bed with the covers over my head weeping softly or I could indulge in some retail therapy. But what to buy? I quickly scanned my clothes and found that last years shorts were way too big. Excellent, thought I an excuse. I hotfooted it out to the shops and found 2 pairs of shorts. One purple and one pair of crop hipster denim(for a laugh) Anyhoo, as I put the hipsters on imagine my surprise when they fitted. Oh dear, now I had a dilemma. Do I go for the purple ones (which are fab) or do I go for the ones that look tiny. As I gazed in the mirror common sense dawned...The hipsters were meant for a 20 year old with smooth skin, no stretch marks and a tan. In case you missed it I just described not me! The purple shorts won!!!

I also bought 2 nightdresses for my hospital stay. My sis Vicki kindly bought me 2 last time I was in but as I am sensing that I could be in for a bit of a stay I bought 2 extra. I mean to go in prepared with a weeks stuff because if I don't Jase will get the selection wrong!Bless him, he means well.

I am feeling a bit more cheerful now, lets just hope we get some sun for me to wear my new purplies! Ed has the tutor later then swimming. He breaks up tomorrow for half term then it's 2 weeks til the op. Bring it!

First Kill

2009-05-07T09:20:00.002+01:00

Milo caught his first bird. Clever boy. Not to be outdone, Miss Hoops caught one too, only she brought it in the house still warm...Yuck. Harry then decided to get rid of a pesky magpie that landed 2 inches away from him. He may be old but he still is not to be underestimated. That's 3 for 3....whose turn is it next?

Normally for Gb surgery it is keyhole but mine is in such a mess plus they are not sure whether stones are escaping I was told that to be realistic I would have to expect open surgery. I asked if they could make the keyhole openings a bit bigger but no dice.

Happy belated birthday to Todd. Sorry, mate I did mean to write on fb but my time got away with me yesterday!!!! Hope you had a great day!

Sigh

2009-05-06T15:28:00.002+01:00

Ok. No Race for Life. CRAP. I have adjusted my fundraising page to say I can't do it. It looks like I will be having open surgery 6 days before the race so no chance. Gutted. I do have to wonder why the universe has chosen to pick on me. What did I do to deserve this?

*sigh*

Typical!

2009-04-29T14:05:00.003+01:00

I popped over to Mum and Dad's today to do Mum's hair. In the course a sipping my tea it suddenly occured to me that I would need a tankini for my holiday. I have just bought a new bikini to show off the new figure. Crap. Now, I hate strap marks almost as much as I hate a certain previous car...no clues but Dad knows what I am talking about right, Dad? Anyway, there is no way I can expose a new scar albeit 1 or 5 to 100 degree heat and sun.. Where o where do I get a tankini?

eBay of course. For the sum of £9 and thanks to recent selling on said website I have the money for such a swimwear emergency. Plus both tankinis are strapless...All is now well.

Now, travel insurance........I don't think eBay covers that...

AtLast!

2009-04-28T20:47:00.001+01:00

8th June is gallbladder day! Thank goodness. Now if they can stop my liver failing in the mean time!!!

My Son, The Hero!

2009-04-25T18:16:00.002+01:00

We had our first football tournament today. We made it through to the semi finals. It went 0-0. We played extra time....0-0. Penalties!!!! Now, our team has a long history of losing in a penalty shootout. First shot..we score!! Their shot, Ed saves!!! We miss our next...Ed saves the next one!!!!!! We miss our last shot....Silence..... Ed saves and we are in the final!!!!!!!!!!

The final gets under way. Full time...0-0. Extra time 0-0....OH NO...penalties AGAIN!!! My nerves, gallbladder and heart are in my mouth... Ok.... We miss our first! Ed saves their first... We score, they score.....it's even....We score again... Ed needs to save the last one....Silence...You can hear a pin drop... They shoot...... ED SAVES!!!!! WE WIN!!!!!!!!

We now have a shiny cup to put in our trophy cabinet!! Plus it was on home turf near us, plus Ed is covered in trample marks where the team wrestled him to the ground and bundled him!!! Ed is a hero!!! I am one proud Mummy today!!!!!!

Does it show?

Justice

2009-04-14T15:18:00.002+01:00

A celebrity guilty??? Holy murder, Batman!

Yes, Phil Spector is guilty of being a lunatic, murdering Lana Clarkson and far far worse having really bad hair. Did anyone really doubt this verdict? Hopefully the family will now get the closure they deserve oh and millions of dollars from this vile man. I wonder if he will share a cell wih OJ? Hmmmmm.............

14 days til consultant. Happy days.

Had an interesting Easter. QPR had a sweet win yesterday coming from 2-0 down to winning 3-2. Sheffield Weds weren't singing any more... Oh no. My favourite goalkeeper was playing which kept me entertained. If I can find one I will post a pic and you will see what I mean.

Can I just say.. Jade Goody...ENOUGH ALREADY!

There out of my system.

Weekly Update

2009-04-08T18:11:00.002+01:00

I am still here!!! 3 weeks til the consultant.

Eddie's parents evening was successful. He is on course to pass his11 + and go to grammar school. His tutor was very impressed and said he was aleady working at a 90% pass rate. The pass mark is 85% so it's looking good. I am so proud of my little man.

Last night we went to the kit sponsors evening at QPR. Ed sponsors the goalkeeper who I do have to say is utterly gorgeous. Think Julian Mcmahon (Cole from Charmed) and that is him. A big yum! I spent a lot of time smiling and asking for a picture!! Heehee...I may be in pain but I am not dead!!! LOL!!!!

It's been a year since Jess passed on. That has flown. I still can't bring myself to scatter her ashes. She hated the rain the sun and being outside she was a real house cat so she is staying in the house, by the fire where she is nice and warm. Silly I know but what can you do?

Well, lots to do. Thanks to all who read this blog. I may not get any comments like some but I know by the counter that people are reading!!!!

Doomed!

2009-03-31T17:09:00.002+01:00

Yesterday I spent a frustrating hour trying to get a sooner appointment. I was told that Mr Farouk's secretary didn't work Mondays at the end of it. Today I phoned up to be told that Mr Farouk was a very busy man and there was no hope of getting in sooner because of Easter. Oh, but I can pay to go private well, I'm sure I can but with what? Shirt buttons? So I am doomed to wait in pain and with nausea, back ache to die for and a lovely taste of rotten eggs. The secretary did say she would try and would phone me. Has she? The survey says: DA DA!

On a brighter note. My dear friend Sally is getting remarried in July. She has had a rough few years with her ex being a $%^£ but she now has Mark who is perfect for her. Of course being a good friend I had the first invite, so naturally I need a dress. Now call me thrifty but I refuse to spend a ransom on a dress so where do we go? eBAY! I tracked down a gorgeous cream and purple (what else) tea dress from Monsoon which retails at £85. I waited until the last mintue on the auction and swooped in with 1 minute to spare and bought it for £20!!!! Bargain. I already have shoes and a bag to match so outfit sorted. I am also going to wear it to my parents 40th wedding anniversary in June. I also got a purple summer top for 50pence!!! Gotta love eBay...

I have parents evening tomorrow so will be reporting on Ed's progress.

Well, must pootle, I hear Hannah Montana downstairs so must change channel!!

Byee!!!!!!

quick update

2009-03-26T09:07:00.002Z

Quickly before my pc crashes!!!

Woke up this morning with tummy ache and sickness :( When will I get this appointment? WHEN?

A sad week with Natasha Richardson passing. I won't comment on Jade Goody for I don't have much to say.

Ed did a production of Grease on Tues. So funny!!! What a talented lad I have. Will post pics shortly!!!!!

Happy birthday to Jared my nephew. He was 12 on Tues! How time flies... I am getting old people!!!!!

Right. Banking to do and hair. Oh I had to go back and get mine fixed. A terrible do. Think banana colour hair and that's what I looked like. Enough said.

Happy Red Nose Day!

2009-03-13T15:07:00.002Z

I celebrate red nose day with a hair do. I have gone very blonde. Not by choice I didn't have my usual hairdresser and she got a bit carried away. It will fade. She also cut too much off *sigh* Never mind it will grow. Look at how positive I am being. Once it curls up it's not too bad.

Thanks you all for your good wishes. I made it to Friday and I managed a little drive out in my car. It hurt like hell but I can't stay here for 6 weeks like a wilting flower, no siree Bob! Nope I have to get on with it. I spoke to my GP (family Doc) and she told me very cheerfully that everything is very inflammed and would be until the Op. "Just keep on the painkillers dear" and the ever helpful, "It's just one of those things" Don't you love health care professionals? Anyhoo, like I say, I have a job (3) and a home and a son who rely on me so if I decide to go to pieces what will that achieve? Anyway, that's what early nights and really strong Codeine is for.

The good news is I can still do the Race For Life. I have to walk it though but I will not be defeated I will run it next year.

Well I must go, Ed is due home and I must sort out his swimming gear!

Have a good weekend all.

Sorry For The Delay..

2009-03-11T12:33:00.002Z

Well, what a to do! 24 hrs after my last post I was rushed into hospital in the early hours. A stay of over a week revealed, a stomach ulcer, Gall stones and a mild heart attack.

Nice.

In the course of the week one gallstone decided it was going to block my Liver duct and stop the Liver working. So, jaundice and much pain later the stone was removed by Endoscopy. I have to return in 6 weeks to have the Gall Bladder removed when I hope that everything will return to normal (well, normal for me) In the meantime I have a restricted diet because if I eat too much my life is not worth living and I must rest. Not easy. However, I am doing as I am told (for once) because I never ever want to experience pain like I have had or am currently having. Who knew Gall Bladders could be so annoying.

Jase did really well holding the fort here with Eddie. It's safe to say the cats missed their Mummy and we have a new addition. Willow the hamster is here. I caved...I am weak... My son, tear stained cheeks, the big eyes, I had NO chance! She is very sweet though, white with beady black eyes!

Well, that's my update for now, back to bed for a rest!

Buffy

2009-02-24T14:39:00.001Z

Sadly, Buffy the hamster died today. She was very old and very ill. I have to tell Eddie in about an hour. Wish me luck.

Milo

2009-02-13T11:08:00.001Z

Hasn't my baby grown?

Day 2

2009-02-10T08:31:00.002Z

Ok, so 20mins was a little ambitious! I managed 12 mins then had to walk for a bit!! Still 12 mins is better than a year ago when I couldn't even run up the stairs! Today we are going for 15 mins. Slowly does it I think!

Milo is sad because the snow has gone. Miss Hoops is glad, she doesn't do snow. Harry doesn't care. I am looking at rain here, rain I can deal with. The cats will be in I think on a nice warm bed.

Oh to be a cat!

Monday!

2009-02-09T09:17:00.002Z

I woke up this morning to see 2 people had already sponsored me!! Woo Hoo!!! My plan for today is to work this morning, then get home and go for a little run. See if I can run 20mins without collapsing! I have set myself 30mins or less to run 5Km... 10 songs on the ipod!!!!

I am running for my Grandparents. 3 of them sadly died of Cancer. What better reason!

Day 1.....Should I have the Rocky music????

Race For Life!!!

2009-02-08T18:42:00.001Z

Hi all... I have just signed up for Race For Life. For our American friends it is an annual race where you can walk, jog or run to raise money for cancer. I am running it for the first time!!!! I am in training, so fingers crossed. I am really excited!!!!

Run, Suzy, RUN!!!!

SNOW!

2009-02-02T08:29:00.003Z

Yep, it's snowing.....Ed has a snow day, I have to work. Jason has braved the roads, I am worried.

I am going to a hot climate soon, I am going to a hot climate soon.....If I repeat it enough will it come round faster?

2009-01-31T20:55:00.003Z

I booked our flights for our annual holiday today!!! Double the price of last year mind you but at least they are booked now. I also sent off mine and Eddie's passports for renewal. Mine was sent back because my picture had changed so dramatically I needed a countersignature!!! Good times!

It's been work, work, work recently. I am working all the hours that I can and it still seems not enough. Oh well, at least I am working.

My ipod died yesterday. I was poised today to march into HMV and demand a replacement when Jase (technical genius that he is) got it working. Well, he pushed the on button after it had rebooted itself but he still claims credit.

I am taking pics of Milo this weekend so you can all see how he has grown! He is so sweet and loving, he really is a lovely cat. Buffy is 3 now. Not much time left for her :( Eddie watches the cage daily but she is still holding on to life much to Milo's disgust!

Well, off to have a cup of tea now. Thank God I have kept the weight off so I don't have to buy a new summer wardrobe!!

Out With The Old

2009-01-20T15:21:00.003Z

I can honestly say I couldn't be more proud to be around today. I am not American but as I watch the live feed here in the UK I feel priviliged to be able to watch history take place and for once for the right reasons.

I have a feeling that President Obama's term/s will be great. I hope the small minority of "doubters" will be silenced. I hope Obama displays actions as well as words. Time will tell, but I have a good feeling...

So, from across the pond, congrats to all Americans today as your new President is sworn in. May he be great, true and just...

America has her voice.. Now lets hear her roar!!!

Sigh

2009-01-19T16:17:00.002Z

Just when you think everything is fine your boss your friend shafts you by taking away 8 of your hours. I now have to find another job to make the money up... *sigh*

"Always look on the bright side of life"

Saturday, Saturday

2009-01-17T15:23:00.002Z

As I sit listening to Eddie playing on Club Penguin giggling away I think back to when he was just a smiling little baby... Would I do it again? Hell, NO! HAHA! Bet you thought I was broody...No chance!

We had to take Ed to the docs today. He has been complaining about his ears for a while now. Being a fan of tough love I have been giving him Ibrobrufen and letting him get on with it. After all, the ear wasn't hanging off or anything. Imagine my mortification when he cries. Eddie never cries. He has an ear infection, love him. Antibiotics ahoy and no swimming for a week. That said, he has done all his homework and now is rewarded with computer time.

I am shortly going to buy another digital camera. MY camera has been hijacked by Jase for work. I never got it back and now cannot take pictures. Moral of the story? If you don't want your wife to buy another camera LEAVE HERS ALONE!!!!!!

Don't You Just Love It?

2009-01-15T20:08:00.002Z

I bid you welcome to my first entry of 2009. Things have calmed down now so I finally had time to revisit my Journal.

Milo was neutered yesterday. Now I hear the men out there sigh in sympathy but it needed to be done the cat was BONKERS! Bless him, he was very brave and got many, many cuddles. However, today I got home and was greeted by 3 fluffy faces on my stairs. The older 2 legged it as if to say: "It wasn't us" leaving Milo looking like a rabbit in the headlights. A quick sniff confirmed something nasty in my bath. Ewwww...... A quick spray of bleach and several Flash wipes later punctuated with "Dear Lord" and "Milo really" it was all cleaned up. I was a bit concerned though and Milo was taken to the vet. Turns out poor little thing had reacted to the anesthetic. As I said to the vet, Poop in the bath I can handle. Poop on my carpet I can't. Milo is now starved until tomorrow then on a bland diet. He has had a bad 2 days.

I am now a year older. My birthday was last Friday. Had a lovely day and saw my many friends. Saw Mum and Dad on Sat for a yummy chinese. Had Sunday lunch. Much eating was done.

Now....at the vets today I ran into a girl who I went to school with. She was always skinnier than me, more popular etc. Imagine my delight when I saw she was about 3 times the size of me. I sat very smugly as she exclaimed through gritted teeth that I had lost loads of weight. Now, I know it sounds really petty but honestly...it made my fricking year!!!!!!!!!It's only 15th Jan.

2009 bodes well..........

2009-01-15T17:51:00.001Z

RIP Ricardo Montalban.

Dammit he was good. Happy hunting around the moons of Jupitar!

Apologies

2008-11-24T17:06:00.002Z

I am temporarily on hold from my Journal. I am at work most of the day and at this time of year I have only enough time to sleep. I am very sorry. :( I shall be back after Christmas though when things have calmed down and who knows? I may get an entry or two in before.

Service has been suspended!!!!

Phew!

2008-11-19T08:19:00.003Z

I am so behind on my PC work. I need to update with all you lovely people out there but there are just not enough hours in the day :( I seem to have gone mad with work and by the time I get home I am so tired I go to bed. *sigh*

However. On Mon I did ALL my Christmas shopping and it's all wrapped. HA! I am UBER organised this year! Trouble is, if it's not done now then it won't be as I have no break between now and Christmas Eve.

Milo has grown so much. He has adopted Miss Hoops as his Mummy and they cuddle in the day until they dissolve into a wild punching match at their whim. I am pleased because Miss Hoops so wanted another cat to love after Jess passed away. Milo can also get in and get out of the cat flap although he is a bit scared of the back garden at the moment. Give him a few weeks and he will be exploring the outside world!! I have to get a collar and tag for him. The Christmas tree is going to be his first challenge, me thinks the lounge door will be firmly shut when we are not here or I predict a riot!!!!!

Happy Birthday, Eddie!!!!!

2008-11-13T07:34:00.001Z

My son, Eddie is 10 today!!!!!!

Happy birthday, Eddie!!!!!

We love you!

Peace.

2008-11-11T16:15:00.003Z

I was going to do a post on this day but Jeanette said everything that needed to be said.

So.

In the spirit of peace and harmony I give you this picture.

Get Your Updates Here!!!

2008-11-10T08:02:00.002Z

You can see someone has grown!!! He really is a dear little boy. Also, an apology. I have been so busy the last week I haven't updated or commented I have been a bad Blogger. I ended up at out of hours doctor Sat night to be told I had sinusitis and an ear infection. I now have strong stuff to take. I would love to spend today in bed but I am woman!!!! I have to work and get on with it.

I helped host a baby shower on Sat. I have to say, my friends Karen and Nikki were fantastic!!! Karen did most of the games and Nikki kept the food and drinks flowing. It went really well and I met some really great people! Laura is due the end of this month but something tells me she will be early!! I also predict a boy.

I saw Mum and Dad yesterday for a scrummy Roast Beef lunch. Props to my Mum it was delicious!! Eddie also blew out his birthday candles (he is 10 on Thurs) and a good time was had by all.

My week is really busy so I will try and get back on and catch up on everyone... This time of year for hair is manic!!!!!!! Will get more pics of Milo too as he grows. He has jabs tomorrow. It's about time as he can get out the cat flap. I need that insurance!!!!!!

History

2008-11-05T09:19:00.002Z

History was made in America. I welcome change. Now we need change here. I just hope the media doesn't focus so much on colour instead of the man. I have a feeling Mr Obama is going to be a great President.

Sorry for no update. Been so busy and a little poorly. My back door went kaput today so I can't leave the house until an engineer shows up to fix it. They said "this morning" Well, I phoned at 7.50 and so far no one has got back to me with a time. I will keep phoning until someone comes.

Milo has been allowed to sleep with us at night. A cuddly bunny, he cuddles up and sleeps only to wkae 2 hrs later raring to go. Jason is not amused. Milo may find himself in his room tonight. Bless. Will take some pictures to show how much he has grown. He is so dear.

Nothing else to report except I am working flat out as is Jason. Eddie turns 10 next week. I can't believe how he has matured and grown up. He will be 16 before we know it!

Happy All Hallows Eve!!!!

2008-10-31T12:07:00.002Z

I love this day!!!!!

I spent 2 hrs last night asking the question that at some point everyone asks themselves:

If you were halloween decs where would you be?

I found them in the end and my window looks aces! It's all for the kids you understand :) Eddie has deemed himself too old to trick or treat this year. Ah, how he has grown. All of a sudden he is a young man. Tall and mature. We had the Santa chat as well. I got round it by telling him that at age 10 Santa doesn't deliver and leaves it to Mum and Dad because he has loads of other babies and children to sort out. Ed accepted that. Didn't want to tell him I had been misleading him all these years!!!!

Speaking of that, Ed tried on some trousers today and they were all too small. Had to do an emergency trip to NEXT to buy jeans, trousers and tops. An early birthday present I feel but he can't go out looking like Max Wall. He now looks very smart and all of his 10 years.

We have had Milo for a week now. Bless him. He has grown and the other cats have fully accepted him. He asked today to eat with the big cats and not upstairs by sitting by Miss Hoops as she ate and looking at me then the floor. I moved his food downstairs and he was off! Mind you, he has learned about Harry and the food very quickly. Lets just say Milo won't be stealing food from Harry for a long time hence. Imagine a big Harry paw, a Milo nose and a kitten being bowled across the kitchen!

Well, we are off to Hell Fire Caves today. Must buy Ed some proper hiking boots because his trainers won't grip the floor of the cave properly but I got paid today and to our relief so did Jason. Poor Ed has gone without recently so I don't see why he can't have a pair of boots.

Have a scary day everyone!!!

BOO!!!!!!

My Poor Little Man!!

2008-10-28T11:25:00.004Z

I mean Milo of course. He went for his "free" kitten check. Poor little mite had fleas and worms. By the time I had bought the flea spray and the worming stuff the free check was £41. Now don't get me wrong, when it comes to my cats, I deny them nothing and will find the money from somewhere but I was a little annoyed because the woman who had Milo said that she had deflead and wormed him. Anyhoo, at least he has been done now. By the time we had sprayed him and then wormed him he looked like a little drowned rat. I felt so sorry for him.

Miss Hoops went for her jabs today. £55 thank you for 5 mins. *sigh* Again a thing that is essential. Still that's her annual nervous breakdown out of the way and the vet called her perfect so she was pleased.

Also, Miss Hoops has extended the paw of friendship to Milo. Bless her heart. She is totally passive is Hoops so it didn't take her long to give in. She gives a tiny growl now and then just to keep Milo in line but I think Harmony reigns in the house!!!!

Milo and I have come to an understanding. He no longer claws up my leg and sits at my feet to be picked up. Told you he was smart. As for his eviction, blame that on a tired Mum and scratched legs. I would no more give Milo up than stop breathing.

On a side note: I was shocked to hear in the news that Jennifer Hudson's nephew had been found dead. It saddens me what one human being can do to another especially a child. I don't think I will ever understand. As for that awful Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross. They should be ashamed of themselves. Sadly, neither of them are clever enough to see where they went wrong.

Well, now I have bored you all senseless with my news I shall leave you in peace!

Say Goodbye, Milo...... He's waving!!

Milo Madness

2008-10-27T16:44:00.003Z

He's smart. He is an evil genius. He frightens Miss Hoops. He climbs up your legs for a cuddle. He is Milo.

Relations are strained between Miss Hoops and the evil one. I suspect they will be ok.

A busy week is ahead. The weather looks bad. If Milo doesn't stop clawing my legs he will be evicted.

Meet Milo!

2008-10-25T09:00:00.003+01:00

Here he is. A very sweet purry boy. Harry likes him. Miss Hoops does not. We have a VERY grumpy (Oh My God I can't believe THAT lives here) girl!

What If?

2008-10-24T13:30:00.002+01:00

In a similar vein to Jeanette's post yesterday I was thinking...

Has your life turned out how you thought?

If I had followed my original road I would not have been hairdressing or met Jase. Hmmmm...

Cue Indiana Jones music...

I wanted to be an archeologist. Basically all things old and creepy interest me. However, I had the brain but to my parent's frustration I was lazy and only did what was needed. (You know that's right Mum and Dad!!) I ended up with qualifications but couldn't be bothered to retake or pull my finger out. Believe me, I regret it now. Oh Hindsight!

Anyhoo, I decided to get a trade and went into my Mum's hairdressers to ask about a job. Bish, Bosh. I was a hairdresser. I added to my levels as I went, got all the teaching ones and now am quite qualified in my field. I am looking smug now...

Looking back, I never could have done the muddy, dusty field thing. Anyone who knows me well will know that anything under 3 stars and without a telephone hotline to room service is roughing it to me! I don't camp, I don't barge and I don't do fields. No sir!

So. Now I dare you lot to reveal all.........

Oh. It's 13.40...Guess who I am going to get in ohhh....10 mins!!!!!

I Always Take A Dare!!!

2008-10-23T20:17:00.000+01:00

In response to Jeanette's dare over at her blog this is how I met Jase. Not quite as interesting as her story but here we go.

It was 1992. I had a shocking hairdo which I thought was the business. Anyway, my Mum said to me that she had a friend that needed a haircut and could I do it. Of course I could! So I arrived on the evening and met Liz, my Mum's work buddy. Whilst cutting the hair, Liz mentioned that her son was due home and could I wait and cut his hair too. Always in need of the cash I said Yes. A little later, Liz appeared in the doorway and said her son was home. All I remember was Jason's head peering over the top of his Mums. Well, I went into the kitchen, cut his hair and got chatting. Got paid and left. The next day, Jason called me and asked me out for a drink and the rest is history! We got married in 1996, had Eddie in 1998 (himself a miracle as we were told we couldn't have children) and despite our differences we stay strong!

Oh, and I now have a good hairdo.

P.S. 20 hours until Milo!!!!!!

Dum De Dum

2008-10-22T08:49:00.000+01:00

Sorry about the title! Couldn't think of one....

Another busy day ahead. Colouring again, then football (soccer) training and parents evening! DUM,DUM,DUM!!!!!!!!! I shall give you the skinny tomorrow after I finally meet Ed's new teacher. So far, I am not feeling the love for said lady but we shall see. I fully expect a good report after last year, luckily, Ed is very good and I never get any nasty surprises!

MILO WATCH!!!

2 Days!!!! I bet you all are excited!!!!! Go on,you know you are! I can hear the patter of tiny paws as we speak! Harry and Miss Hoops will be groomed so they look their best and shall be told to be on their best behaviour!

Cleaned all the bathrooms today with bleach and Cillit Bang... "BANG! and you are as high as a kite!" Could be the reason why this post is a bit random!!!!

Are those the men in white coats?

Hee, Hee!

Never Enough Time!

2008-10-21T17:04:00.000+01:00

Well, what a busy time! Sorry I haven't updated in a while but the weekend was busy! Ed won the footie!!! Hurrah! Got Man of the match too so I will now button my lip!

Today was exhausting. Did colour this morning which was excellent. Then went to what should have been 1 and a half hours of hairdo. It took 3. Hard work, hard work and not just the hair. No tip either after I did a colour correction. By the time I got home, made a cottage pie and eaten it Ed was home. Phew! Got more colour tomorrow and out all evening Thurs colouring. Good job I like it!

MILO WATCH!!!

3 days!!! Great excitement here. Harry (poor thing) was wandering about like a lost sheep today. We put a collar on him just in case he wanders too far. It's pink. Jason is a bad man! My poor Harry, ill and having to wear a pink collar. The humanity!!!!! Miss Hoops is going all out to look as cuddly as possible. You just know a corpse of a mouse will turn up somewhere. Mark my words!

Eddie has gone up to Gold academy!!! I am so proud. He will start being in galas soon. He is such a fish, he gets that from his Dad. I am more of the "No splashing!" kind of swimmer with my neck so far out of the water it's in Space! Can't get my hair wet. How very dare you!!!!

Ouch

2008-10-17T16:17:00.001+01:00

I fell down the stairs today. Hit my head and whacked my left shoulder. Now my shoulder and collar bone hurt like hell. Ouch.

Spent all morning waiting for the postman. He arrived at 12.45. Great service by Royal Mail there. Did Tesco (yuck) and the bank (no arguments). Had 3 children doing fake laughing in my house and I yelled at them. *Sigh*

Nothing else to report other than swimming for Ed later and I have to go and buy a mag to pass the time.

MILO WATCH!!

7 days and counting. Miss Hoops knows that something is up. Has sat in Milo's bed and on HIS blanket. Have put her blanket in Milo's travel carrier. That'll teach her..Oh Yes!

Madonna and Guy Ritchie....

YAWN

Fight!!!!!

2008-10-15T14:13:00.000+01:00

In the Red corner... She's the tabby with the breath of death.. Miss I am NOT going to sit on that blanket Hoops!!!!

In the purple corner (hey, it's my blog) it's the yummy Mummy herself.... Miss Suzy!!!!!

The crowd goes wild.....

Round one:

Suzy places Miss Hoops on the blanket. Miss Hoops moves off. Miss Hoops is put back on, she moves off and sniffs whilst putting her bum in her Mummy's face.

Ding!

Round Two:

Miss Hoops is patted, stroked and given a stern talking to. Miss Hoops blinks.

Ding!

Round Three:

Suzy raises her voice at Miss Hoops. Miss Hoops blinks twice, hovers her paw over the blanket then jumps off the bed, goes down the stairs and out the cat flap all with her tail swinging.

Knock Out!!!!!!

Miss Hoops wins. Beaten by a cat with a pea for a brain. *Sigh*

Anyone want a fleece blanket for a cat? I officially give in!