Speaking to one of my neighbours today I was surprised to learn her 11 year old twins still believed in Santa. They've been to see him, sent him a letter, sprinkling reindeer dust in the garden...
How many BPs for me....... Washing machine emptied & clothes drying Bedding washed and dried Dog walked Dishwasher emptied House cleaned (well, most of it) Presents wrapped Tea will be cooked when mrs...
Since the hospital have said "Don't be expected to be fed" I am taking a crusty ham roll, a piece of the best pork pie in the world and a thermos of hot water to make a decent cup of tea. As hospital...
Just watching a lady on TV wrap presents in a v posh manner (she wraps at Harrods so you can imagine the standard). I hate wrapping presents, I did the stuff (badly) for the Advent Calendar Bag of...
On Wednesday of this week all of the shops will be closed. That's A WHOLE DAY without being able to go shopping. I repeat, A WHOLE DAY! How the hell can anyone be expected to last that long??? I've...
Just read that Kate Winslet has name her new baby boy Bear the child's surname is Rocknroll after his dad who changed his by deed poll. Do these people have no thought for their kids having to grow up...
fed up with Christmas before it even arrives? I am not ,honestly, a miserable old bat but am totally fed up with the in" your face" commercialism of the event. For example TV,shops, newspapers ,...
So tonight I watched an old episode of The Bill. One of the police called a villain 'a shirt lifter'. It made me laugh out loud as I'm sure that would not be allowed today. Or would it.
My Daughter is in her second year of a Sociology Degree at a Uni in the Midlands. Last year she was doing fine, but this term she has struggled and is convinced she is on course for a fail. She has...
Following OH's recent surgery, he has done really well so far. What now worries me is that he is suddenly very tired, wanting to go to bed after tea, and his appetite is diminishing. Is this just his...
...was the amateur, once a year, drinkers. They'd pack the bars, become maudlin, sometimes aggressive, and maybe throw up. What don't you like about it?
They`ve got the turkeys in Sainsburys. The Norfolk Blacks are approx £60, the Bronze are £44 and the regular ones are £30. Is there really much difference in taste?...
In more sensible times long since past, children (and their siblings) went to the school nearest to where they lived and not to schools chosen by their parents based on position in 'league tables'...