Well, its been that long since an entry (why am I reading innuendo into that already....? Maybe I spend too much time in banter on Net Weather?!) that I had almost forgotten how to add a new one!
Gosh, so much has happended since July, and all has been brilliant. After 2007 brought me to the lowest I have ever been, 2008, and indeed so far in 2009 has proved to be excellent. Long may it continue
I know that most of you aren't too bothered about mini-raven's achievements (or what goes on in the land of Raven, come to think of it!!), but thought I would blow her trumpet for her anyway (plus I am bursting with proudness!)She's been at school for just over 2 weeks, and can now read 15 words, and can write some of them on her own. It was lovely to see a positive comment from her teacher in her contact book today letting us know that she has written 'Sat, Fat and Cat' by herself today :o
Well, Em has been at school for 6 months (bar about 2 months half term) and tonight we had her 2nd parents evening. Not really sure what I was expecting (what with 2 full time parents should be culled/put down by the age of 40/or sterilised threads we have had recently) - sorry, have to say, those threads make me die of laughter, really, they do. Like I choose to work! Anyway. Off topic there. (and doing what I do best - waffling) Despite being one of two parents who has to work full time
I've allowed myself to be annoyed by a lot of things recently. The main thing is 'self centred, self pitying, attention seeking people'. The world is full of them. Please god, take a step back and actually appreciate what you have for a second, please.
I think the life cycle is all backwards.......... You should die first, start out dead and get it out of the way. Then you wake up in a nursing home, feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy, go collect your pension, then, when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day. You work 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You drink alcohol, you party, you're generally promiscuous, and you get ready for Secondary School. You go to primar
Was on holiday last week in the IOW. Had a nice time, (have been there 7 times, so things got a bit boring) but mini-raven really enjoyed herself! Had a very busy time of it, visiting loads of places (Robin Hill, Blackgang Chine, Alum Bay and various pubs) Wish I could live there - so I will carry on playing the lottery.
I have attached a few pictures - but since I am crap with computers, expect a load of pictures with the wrong description.
Ok, here are the views from our gaff at St Helens
Well, after numerous cancellations (sp), and general NHS co ck ups*, Granddad finally had his op today to remove the tumour in his bowel. So far, its successful, and he should be out of ICU on thursday. *missing notes, cancelled operations, missing blood tests, incorrect information - but hey, the service is free! (minus the £200000 (slight exageration?) he has paid over the years with tax and national insurance) The one staggering thing I have learnt today though is, there are 6 ICU beds in th
Ben, one of the family dogs was knocked down and killed by a car yesterday. He was such a happy, trusting soul, bless him. The only comfort we can get is that it was instant, and he didnt suffer. He escaped by a complete accident, and was making his way to the field opposite mum and dads house. He was missing only for a few minutes as his coat was still dry when Dad found him in the middle of the road, even though it was raining lightly. We are, naturally cut up by the premature death, but h
Our fish died yesterday. When I broke the news to Mini Raven, she cheerfully announced she has a new name for the fish. (It had had 4 names in its short life) The last name we should give Taylor (the name before Andy - I think - it changed regulary) was................. Dead. Yep, according to mini-raven, because the fish is dead, we should call it Dead. Bless. Hope it had a safe journey through the sewer pipes leading to Brighton Beach.
She is a 2 year old rescue cat, who is very shy, but friendly. She is a very clever cat as she hides under the bed whenever Mini-Raven is in the house.
I wondered what the big deal was about his on the 12th December 2005. So I bought a bottle, and thought it was disgusting. I told people what I thought, and they were shocked.... "It tastes like apples" "Its soooo refreshing" said another "You must have bought a moldy bottle" was the reply from my sister. So, I decided to give it another chance. Just maybe the bottle I bought back in december had flemented? (say things how I spell them) So, this evening, I thought I would see (again) wha
We got back from London about an hour ago. Not much to say really, except don't bother on a Saturday 6 weeks before Christmas. Oh and posh people have no dress sense, manners and are arrogant fools. An hour in Harrods and I could bare it no longer!
Plus my feet are killing.
Gosh, what a miserable blog!!
I came home from work tonight to find my blood pressure results on the mat (well, floor, since we dont have a mat to wipe your feet) Anyway, it turns out that after 10 months of tests, they have discovered.............................................. that I dont actually have any problems what so ever with it! My 24 hour blood pressure results were: during the day - 131/81 and during the night, 124/78.
This, rather embarrassingly means (I did think it was this, but was far to ashamed to admit
Well, its all very exciting (well, I guess I should be excited, but really I am rather aprehensive!) in our household.I have bought myself a car (not a new one - a K reg Clio) off my friend. Lovely little car, I have to say. I passed my test in October 1996, drove until the Summer of 1997, and eventually gave up. I lack a lot of confidence in myself and my capabilities when it comes to driving (among other things!)I had a few nasty 'road rage' episodes to the build up of me giving up. One of
Sorry peeps - ignore this blog. Just noticed I had just done my 13th (shudder!) blog entry and I have a phobia against that number, which meant that I was convinced something bad would happen to us on our trip to Dymchurch if I left the house on that number of blogs.Since nothing exciting happened to me last night (not even a good dream to tell you all) I just thought I would let you know the reason for this silly blog entry.Phew, I can leave the house! :blink:
Had some good news today. Some of you may know about my Granddad being diagnosed with bowel cancer. He had an MRI scan last week to see if it had spread. Its good news because it can be treated and hasnt spread. The results came though today to say that it hasnt spread, but the tumour he has is an aggressive form. He's 82, has heart problems and diabetes, but an operation to remove the tumour seems to be the sensible option. Granddad asked what the outlook would be if he didnt have the op,
Having read through my last few blogs, I am amazed by how miserable they are - so sorry for anyone feeling suicidal reading them. I have had a bit of a tough year so far, but the majority of crap has been my own doing; and strangely enough, I dont regret anything. (although I feel the anti depressants and counselling sessions may have something to do with that statement ) Seriously, I have lived my life for me, and if thats a selfish, nasty thing, then so be it. Life is for living, and thats
well, I only discovered the blogs section on NW a few months ago (well, around 3 or 4 months ago, I think :blink: ) and started my own up in July.Tonight, I have spent the evening reading some old blogs - (the blogs that I hadnt read as they are months and months old.) :o I personally feel like I have got to know a lot of personalities on here properly in the last few months (even though I have been a member for 9 months) and its lovely to catch up on everyones old blogs, and what has gone o
Hello everyone who bothers to read my blog and the exciting life I lead.....Yesterday, we went to The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood (Kent) Won't bore you with the details. All you need to know is I wasnt eaten by a goat. (Although a peacock did take liking to me) Not only that, but I didnt wear tights yesterday, and thats the whole point of my blog entry. (gosh - managed to avoid a waffling moment!)Today, we went to Howletts Zoo (in Kent again, funny enough)Had a lovely day, saw some tigers, gor
well, had half day at work today to take mini-raven to her new school this afternoon that she will start full-time in September.After having a tantrum just before leaving the house (mini-R, not me), where she started huffing, puffing, stamping her feet and crying (because she had to come in from the garden), and trying desperately to calm her down and dry the tears in the car whilst trying to neaten her tantrum induced sweaty hair at the same time, off she went into school.The children only stay
