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Well right now I am in a hotel room in Galveston, Texas, trying to stop procrastination and get on with righting an essay on Medusa :)
I am still working full-time, doing a part-time classics degree with the OU and so busy that I rarely watch TV let alone post on Soapboards, but I lurk every now and again :D
Glad to hear you are still with us. A classics degree indeed. I wouldn't have thought Galveston as the cradle of Civilisation. There's obviously another attraction
Well right now I am in a hotel room in Galveston, Texas, trying to stop procrastination and get on with righting an essay on Medusa :)
I am still working full-time, doing a part-time classics degree with the OU and so busy that I rarely watch TV let alone post on Soapboards, but I lurk every now and again :D
Good luck with your degree, have a great time in Galveston and I am glad to know you still lurk here every now and then :D
Well right now I am in a hotel room in Galveston, Texas, trying to stop procrastination and get on with righting an essay on Medusa :)
I am still working full-time, doing a part-time classics degree with the OU and so busy that I rarely watch TV let alone post on Soapboards, but I lurk every now and again :D
Good luck with your degree, have a great time in Galveston and I am glad to know you still lurk here every now and then :D
I am only in Galveston for the week, and it is really historic (by Texan standards!). Why, the Galvez Hotel is over 100 years old, y'all, and the Tremont is one of the 100 Historic Hotels of America.
Houston, that concrete jungle of a place, is also a hot bed of the arts. The Houston Museum of Fine Arts is an AMAZING place, fabulous antiquities and tremendous impressionist gallery. I didn't see the rest of I would have been there all week. Ok, it is not of the standard of the National Gallery and British Museum in London, but it is definitely superior to the NGS, which I love.
The 'other attraction' Alan, is spending some time with my husband. He is at an off site meeting here all week, and it is a nice place for me to get some work done and then spend the evening with him and a bunch of his colleagues. Currently he seems to be home one week in three, if that, so it has been nice. I am flying back via Heathrow tomorrow though, on my own.
I am only in Galveston for the week, and it is really historic (by Texan standards!). Why, the Galvez Hotel is over 100 years old, y'all, and the Tremont is one of the 100 Historic Hotels of America.
Houston, that concrete jungle of a place, is also a hot bed of the arts. The Houston Museum of Fine Arts is an AMAZING place, fabulous antiquities and tremendous impressionist gallery. I didn't see the rest of I would have been there all week. Ok, it is not of the standard of the National Gallery and British Museum in London, but it is definitely superior to the NGS, which I love.
The 'other attraction' Alan, is spending some time with my husband. He is at an off site meeting here all week, and it is a nice place for me to get some work done and then spend the evening with him and a bunch of his colleagues. Currently he seems to be home one week in three, if that, so it has been nice. I am flying back via Heathrow tomorrow though, on my own.
parkerman
20-10-2012, 18:43
I've been spending the last few days trying to save an 18th century farmhouse in Clacton from being demolished by our local vandals, better known as the council: http://www.clactonandfrintongazette.co.uk/news/9997153.Historic_building_doomed_as_bulldozers_loo m/?ref=mmsp
Backhanders all round by the sounds of things. FN Disgrace
parkerman
20-10-2012, 19:09
I don't think you're far wrong, Alan...
parkerman
22-10-2012, 18:00
Just heard that the council have told the owners not to proceed with demolition on two grounds.
1. I have applied to English Heritage for listing, so they should wait until the outcome of that has been decided.
2. Someone else has complained that there are bats in the building and they are not allowed to demolish a building with bats in (as they are a protected species) without a licence which they don't have.
We're not out of the woods yet but it has given us time.
parkerman
22-10-2012, 18:00
Just heard that the council have told the owners not to proceed with demolition on two grounds.
1. I have applied to English Heritage for listing, so they should wait until the outcome of that has been decided.
2. Someone else has complained that there are bats in the building and they are not allowed to demolish a building with bats in (as they are a protected species) without a licence which they don't have.
We're not out of the woods yet but it has given us time.
Kirsty :]
11-11-2012, 20:40
Haven't been here for a while, I do pop in for a nose now and again, just so busy with work, it's all I seem to do. Currently trying to Christmas shop for my boyfriend, but he is SOO expensive to buy for, so I am stressing like mad. Other than that, same old different day, work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep, but someone's got to do it :) I hope everyone is well!! xxx
So nervous all day as I had to give my first presentation in my job and also deliver it in German eek!! but I managed it and I am so proud of myself for achieving that. Last year there would have been no way I would have done it.
Well done. Its hard enough giving a presentation in your native tongue let alone a foreign one.
Well done, Siobhan :cheer:
Well done, I know I would struggle too and I have lived here for quite a while now :cheer:
Chloe O'brien
18-11-2012, 00:45
Oh my no I haven't been kidnapped by aliens or jailed for stalking Kiefer (Yes I still love him) I know I haven't been on here for weeks & weeks & weeks but I haven't been up to anything exciting honest. It's just work has been really stressful the last couple of months and I have struggled to find the time to come on here. I'll try and make it quick for those who don't know me.
I work for a college in Edinburgh. Up until October there were three colleges in the city. One college had two campuses. A couple of years ago the Government (That idiot Salmond) decided that it would be a good idea to merge the three colleges into one. From the 1st October we are now Edinburgh college. In the last year there has been a lot of changes. due to the merge there had to be staff cuts to save money. A huge voluntary severance deal was offered and they got rid of almost 100 members of staff over the 4 campuses 69 in the one I work. We still have to loose about another 100 before next summer. Our campus had to deal with a double whammy as we still had a large Senior Management Team to get rid off as the other college had made their staff cuts two years ago.
We are now at the stage that we have a new Principal. The new six Senior Management Team will be announced next week and that leaves 44 ex big wigs to fight it out for 18 jobs. Meanwhile you have front-line staff like myself having to do Managers jobs on a cleaners wage. I tell you I will be glad when the New Year comes I know there has to be loads of new changes but the quicker they are implemented the better. There is just so much bickering and uncertainty going on at the moment.
Away from work not much changes on the home front. Marley is 14 now 5ft 9inches tall. Size 7 feet growing more beautiful every day and as sharp as a tack. We had a lovely holiday in August in Gran Canaria. My niece-in-law is pregnant again she is due in June, but she hasn't been well with a flu virus and tonsillitis, also Skye who's 2 was in hospital for a week with pneumonia. She had two viruses RSV and Adeno to fight. I was babysitting my other nieces boy Riley last Saturday. Riley is almost 14 months old and run rings around me.
That's my moan over. My chest is clear. Thanks for listening love you all.
Chloe O'brien
18-11-2012, 00:45
Oh my no I haven't been kidnapped by aliens or jailed for stalking Kiefer (Yes I still love him) I know I haven't been on here for weeks & weeks & weeks but I haven't been up to anything exciting honest. It's just work has been really stressful the last couple of months and I have struggled to find the time to come on here. I'll try and make it quick for those who don't know me.
I work for a college in Edinburgh. Up until October there were three colleges in the city. One college had two campuses. A couple of years ago the Government (That idiot Salmond) decided that it would be a good idea to merge the three colleges into one. From the 1st October we are now Edinburgh college. In the last year there has been a lot of changes. due to the merge there had to be staff cuts to save money. A huge voluntary severance deal was offered and they got rid of almost 100 members of staff over the 4 campuses 69 in the one I work. We still have to loose about another 100 before next summer. Our campus had to deal with a double whammy as we still had a large Senior Management Team to get rid off as the other college had made their staff cuts two years ago.
We are now at the stage that we have a new Principal. The new six Senior Management Team will be announced next week and that leaves 44 ex big wigs to fight it out for 18 jobs. Meanwhile you have front-line staff like myself having to do Managers jobs on a cleaners wage. I tell you I will be glad when the New Year comes I know there has to be loads of new changes but the quicker they are implemented the better. There is just so much bickering and uncertainty going on at the moment.
Away from work not much changes on the home front. Marley is 14 now 5ft 9inches tall. Size 7 feet growing more beautiful every day and as sharp as a tack. We had a lovely holiday in August in Gran Canaria. My niece-in-law is pregnant again she is due in June, but she hasn't been well with a flu virus and tonsillitis, also Skye who's 2 was in hospital for a week with pneumonia. She had two viruses RSV and Adeno to fight. I was babysitting my other nieces boy Riley last Saturday. Riley is almost 14 months old and run rings around me.
That's my moan over. My chest is clear. Thanks for listening love you all.
moonstorm
18-11-2012, 08:03
Well you have certainly got your plate fully at the momnet Chloe! Keep your chin up, things will get better.
Chloe O'brien
25-11-2012, 03:59
Thank you to all of you who listen to my rants. It is most appreciated, I don't know what I would do without you all. No news on yet who the new big bosses are but there are a few rumours flying around. I have made a decision that after the Summer and the knew Senior Management Team and changes have been implemented. If there are no improvements regarding my support or lack of from my line-manager or the jobs I do. I'm going to the Union & HR. Let them sort it out. If I shoot myself in the foot in the process, well then so be it.
It's been about six months since I was last here, so I thought I'd pop in and see how everyone is going and update you about my life.
So I found a job in September 2012 after a year of unemployment. I started on three days a week, minimum wage as a secretary for a small company that sells aftermarket campervan accessories. Another woman was taken on to do the other two days; the owner has had problems in the past with hiring somebody full time only for them to not turn up to work the day after payday, so he wanted a security net.
After about five weeks, this other woman sent me a message on facebook saying the boss was sexually harassing her and what should she do about it. I tried to be neutral, as I knew I would get the other two days if she left, but she decided not to go back. I immediately got promoted to full time. A few weeks later, the boss asked me what my future plans were; he wanted me to stay with the company and he was impressed with my hard work and skills. He spoke to the accountant and after only 7 weeks there, I got a permanent contract and 1% of all monthly sales. I was still on a 12 week probation period so it was pretty good to get that.
Things are going really well at work :) I'm in line for a pay rise in a few months so I'm looking forward to that. My boss went to Turkey on business in December and left me to run the shop for ten days. That was both scary and exciting, but by the end of the week I was much more confident in dealing with customers and my staff. The boss is hardly in the office during the day now, so I'm in charge of the office and workshop.
Long term I'm not sure how long I'm going to be there for. We're setting up a couple of sister businesses and the boss eventually wants me to manage them all whilst he goes back to Turkey to retire (he's only 35!). The experience I'm getting now is really good if I do decide to move on in a few years. Some days are boring and I think "I'm worth better than answering the phone and emails" but then I think that I can't move on until I get all this experience and I wouldn't get this opportunity so early on in many other businesses.
I really am grateful to my boss for giving me a job. It may only be secretarial work but it's given me something to live for. I was in a huge hole of depression when he gave me this job and now I'm so much better. I have structure in my life, I don't worry about not being able to afford food and my relationship with my family has improved immensely.
I'm still in an off/on relationship with Lawrence, the son of one of my closest friends. It's been going on about two and a half years, but just recently things have started to change for the better. I know on/off doesn't sound like much, but I don't want to be with anyone else. If he asked me to marry him, I'd elope and get married the next day. I called it off in August and slept with somebody else and I felt awful. We had some huge arguments but I realised then that I wanted to marry him. I haven't told him this as I don't want to scare him off as I don't know what he thinks is going to happen long term. He lives a couple of hours away and has a good job there. I've got a job and a place here.
What else? Well I'm going to finally get my own place in a couple of months. I've been sharing a house or flat since I was 18 and I need my own space. I'm hoping the housing agency will accept my application and by the end of March, I should be living in my own place, alone :D I'm so looking forward to it; it will be one of my first big personal achievements and I can't wait.
I think that's about it for now. I hope everyone is doing well, wherever they are :)
I am so pleased that you have managed to get a job, your own place and that things are going well for you, Abigail. I have often wondered what has happened to you, thanks for the update :)
It's good to hear from you, Abigail, and I'm glad to hear your life is going so well. Good luck on getting your own place x
Wow, Abigail - things have really moved on for you, which is terrific! Good luck with the job and the relationship - and keep happy x
Hey Kath!
My God, I must have my head in the sand or something, I hadn't heard about the merger going on in further education in Edinburgh. You should think about registering with jobs.ac.uk for jobs in higher education too - Heriot-Watt is not far from you at all, and Napier too.
I can't believe that Marley is 14! What is she hoping to do? Is she in the first year for this curriculum for excellence thing that is being implemented in high schools?
I have been so busy it is unreal, work, uni, family (although both my boys are at uni now and live in Edinburgh one at the halls and one in a flat). I had flu just before Christmas and am really behind with my reading - I have a paper to hand in by 17th January and am panicking big time. I got a ridiculously good mark (91%) for my last paper on the reception of the Hippolytus and Phaedra myth over time and I think that this has increased the pressure, although I am doing it for fun, lol, so it is silly really.
So back to work tomorrow after 3 weeks (combined sickness and holidays) off. Can't wait (long enough!)
Trin
Hey Kath!
My God, I must have my head in the sand or something, I hadn't heard about the merger going on in further education in Edinburgh. You should think about registering with jobs.ac.uk for jobs in higher education too - Heriot-Watt is not far from you at all, and Napier too.
I can't believe that Marley is 14! What is she hoping to do? Is she in the first year for this curriculum for excellence thing that is being implemented in high schools?
I have been so busy it is unreal, work, uni, family (although both my boys are at uni now and live in Edinburgh one at the halls and one in a flat). I had flu just before Christmas and am really behind with my reading - I have a paper to hand in by 17th January and am panicking big time. I got a ridiculously good mark (91%) for my last paper on the reception of the Hippolytus and Phaedra myth over time and I think that this has increased the pressure, although I am doing it for fun, lol, so it is silly really.
So back to work tomorrow after 3 weeks (combined sickness and holidays) off. Can't wait (long enough!)
Trin
Good luck with your studies and congratulations on your good mark :)
I need to rant cause I am so friking annoyed.. Saturday before christmas 2 friends of Ben set fire to a barn near us.. from the moment I saw the fire, I knew which one of the friend did it as he tried 2 weeks before hand to burn down our church and failed. The other little boy is just a sidekick.. he follows anyone. He explained that he was just there and tried to stop it but the other boy is a bully and went ahead and did it and then called over to our house to play with my son (thankfully Ben said no as he would have been blamed due to his history). Anyway, the bully boy comes to our door on Saturday with his sidekick and asked to play with Ben.. Ben asked straight way why he burn the barn and he said he didn't that the other guy had matches and a lighter and he was the one who tried to stop it.. My boyfriend told him to stop talking crap and get away from the door.. Now the mother of the boy wrote us a letter saying why did we call him a liar.. He didn't do anything and he even called the firemen (bull as he came to our house and then 30 mins later was found in the village)... She is saying her son is a good little boy and we are evil for letting Ben play with the sidekick and not him.
what she doesn't know is that her son has been swearing at everyone, smoking in our street, chucked our cat over a wall, has said he wanted to kill a girl and I have been told that he carried a lighter with him always.. I don't want to get into a fight with this woman cause she is the type "not my son, he wouldn't do that". She is totally blind to what her son does.. he is 7 years old and watches SouthPark and plays Resident Evil on his xbox.. I am so annoyed and don't know what to do about this email.. We informed the school about the incident with our cat, the trying to burn the church and speaking about killing a girl.. They said they have many more incidents by him and also complaints by the girl this fecker has said he wanted to kill..
sorry for the rant.. I just needed to get it out of my system.
Oh my god, that child sounds like an absolute monster!! I can't believe he's only 7! To be honest if his mother won't believe anything he has been up to, there isn't much hope for him. Keep your child away from him and if she kicks off just shut the door in her face and don't get into any argument with her. Also keep any communication she sends to you just in case.
I think there will be a prison cell waiting for him in as few years!
parkerman
07-01-2013, 15:20
If the school know all this, Shiv, what are they doing about it?
If the school know all this, Shiv, what are they doing about it?
They have to follow a process.. 1st is the child is assessed by the school psychologist and then the case is referred to the social services. At the moment it is all hearsay but they are not stupid and know how he is as a child.. He think he just doesn't know the difference between wrong and right and as his parent don't seem to care, he will continue to way he is.
When Ben had his problems, they followed the same process but unlike this boy's parents, we worked with the school, spoke to social services and ben is now in a clinic getting treatment for his issue and will not return to normal school until his behaviour has improved. School is still working with us and we are making progress.
CrazyLea
10-01-2013, 02:49
Haven't been on here in ages!! But my life is really rubbish at the moment, didn't know where else to go where I won't get judged etc...
If anyone fancies listening to my rubbish life, without too much judtgement, feel free to PM me :D
I can't put it on here for everyone to see... just in case... .
parkerman
18-01-2013, 17:35
I've been listening to the radio and watching TV and I'm feeling very deprived as we have had no snow at all today in Clacton - in fact, we haven't had any all week.....
What a rubbish week!!
My life's really sucky at the moment!
awww sorry to hear that Katy, but nothing lasts for ever, the bad things nor the good things so it will change for the better for you again xx
I've been listening to the radio and watching TV and I'm feeling very deprived as we have had no snow at all today in Clacton - in fact, we haven't had any all week.....
I can send you some over if you want
parkerman
19-01-2013, 08:45
I can send you some over if you want
No, it's ok thanks, I'm learning to cope without it....
parkerman
19-01-2013, 08:45
I can send you some over if you want
No, it's ok thanks, I'm learning to cope without it....
Chloe O'brien
19-01-2013, 20:42
We got our first snowfall of the year last night, just a few centimeters. Spent today going to the shops for my elderly neighbours, A bit of "de ja vu" of two years ago.
I had a driving lesson in the snow yesterday!! Was a little scary but I think I did alright.
Really hope I can take my test soon. Need a bit of good luck.
Just enjoying the rest of my weekend, dreading going to work so making the most of all the time off I get,
good luck with the driving test and work might not be so bad once you get there ;)
parkerman
20-01-2013, 09:57
Still no snow here....
I had a driving lesson in the snow yesterday!! Was a little scary but I think I did alright.
Really hope I can take my test soon. Need a bit of good luck.
Just enjoying the rest of my weekend, dreading going to work so making the most of all the time off I get,
Driving in snow is scary so that is normal reaction.. hope you do your test soon and enjoy the driving... Best of luck xxx
Still no snow here....
You want some?? I have about 8- 10 cm here
Got plenty to give away too
parkerman
21-01-2013, 09:20
I'm sorry I asked! We've had some now....and I wish we hadn't!!!
moonstorm
21-01-2013, 09:22
Could I have some please, we never ever get snow here :(
Could I have some please, we never ever get snow here :(
with pleasure.. how much do you want?
Could I have some please, we never ever get snow here :(
with pleasure.. how much do you want?
moonstorm
21-01-2013, 12:53
All of it please!! The kids would love it.
Seen the thread "Dancing on Ice 2013".. I thought it was about my journey to the office this morning
First day back at work after almost 3 weeks holiday......I am not a happy bunny! :(
Understandable but better to have a job to go back to after holidays than not having one, me thinks :)
true but its still gutting to go back after that length of time but i survived...just!!!!
JustJodi
23-01-2013, 22:38
Hey folks,, its COLD COLD COLD over here in Holland, we do have a couple of inches of snow,, the gementee/council only plow the bike paths not the side walks,, and they wonder why they get complaints from bikers when they have to go around people ( like me ) walking on the bike paths,, well if they would do a bit more snow removal every one would be HAPPY right :-D Now to convince every one to get one of these nifty gadgets http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=tPg1ZMiC9pA
I hate that the clean the footpaths here but leave a 2 meter pile of snow at the edge of road so you need mountain climbing gear just to get over it to cross the road..
My job is so grim at the moment. Dread getting up in the mornings.
awww Katy, hugss, it will change and I hope it is going to change very soon, hang in there xx
Well I had a disciplinary today so not got better yet but oh we'll I've got the weekend off so I'm going to enjoy that!! And I have plans for Saturday night to with mates I have not seen in ages so I cam really looking forward to that,
Just been fired!! Am so angry right now it is untrue
Oh no! :( I am sorry to hear that Katy. For what reason did you get fired?
Awww Katy, very sorry about those bad news :(
My work not improving.
but i didnt really get chance to improve. i think they wanted me out for a while.
My work not improving.
but i didnt really get chance to improve. i think they wanted me out for a while.
moonstorm
05-02-2013, 15:51
Well Katy you hated it anyway so look at it as a chance to get something better! Their loss darling xx
tammyy2j
05-02-2013, 16:03
Just been fired!! Am so angry right now it is untrue
Poor thing sorry to hear that
Did they give you all the opportunities to improve your work though? Sufficient training - either a course or in-house? Did you discuss your progress with your line manager on a regular basis? You should have been given every chance to improve
Did they give you all the opportunities to improve your work though? Sufficient training - either a course or in-house? Did you discuss your progress with your line manager on a regular basis? You should have been given every chance to improve
Unfortunately Perdy, if they want you out, they will do everything... it is a shame. but Katy, you can get a better job
Did they give you all the opportunities to improve your work though? Sufficient training - either a course or in-house? Did you discuss your progress with your line manager on a regular basis? You should have been given every chance to improve
Unfortunately Perdy, if they want you out, they will do everything... it is a shame. but Katy, you can get a better job
I guess you were not working there long enough to go to employment tribunal, but in the end, if they wanted you out, no point in staying, you can get another job where you will be happy and appreciated x
Unfortunately I would have received full employment rights in about 10 days time. I am thinking that this is the reason for the fast movement.
That is what I suspected, sorry Katy, good luck with finding a new job, I am sure you will xx
I have an interview tomorrow so I've everything crossed, I suck at unemployment!!
Good luck Katy, will keep my fingers crossed for you.
So far it has been a good Valentine's day.. got a heart shaped biscuit from nice lady at the trains station and a rose from the canteen workers.. most I have gotten on this day for over 7 years (my boyfriend doesn't believe in Valentine's day)
I had a lovely card from my husband and a BRITS 2013 CD. :)
moonstorm
14-02-2013, 12:06
Oh I got a hugh bunch of flowers just delivered to my office! Seems hubby can be romantic after all.
Well, I have had a very stressful year last year. Decided to move back to UK, get a job, place and all that. Had several job interviews but when I got there, was told that some jobs advertised as full time were not, permanent posts were for 6 or 9 months only, for one full time position I was told that depending on candidates, they might make the job a shared one. I got so stressed out that I decided to stay with other half who has taken early retirement and move to Spain. I would have liked to pay some more NI contributions as I still have a long while before I get a pension but rather than sit in a small place and pay all those expenses involved with setting up a new home in UK, I shall make do with a small pension when I get it and enjoy the Spanish sunshine in the meantime. Arrived midday today and sat with friends outside a bar in glorious warm sunshine and temperature of 18C. :D
Enjoy the sunshine, Perdy :)
Enjoy Perdy! (",).
Im playing the waiting game at the moment. just awaiting to hear about job interviews. Got two more lined up for this week.
Enjoy Perdy! (",).
Im playing the waiting game at the moment. just awaiting to hear about job interviews. Got two more lined up for this week.
Good luck with your interviews :)
Well, I have had a very stressful year last year. Decided to move back to UK, get a job, place and all that. Had several job interviews but when I got there, was told that some jobs advertised as full time were not, permanent posts were for 6 or 9 months only, for one full time position I was told that depending on candidates, they might make the job a shared one. I got so stressed out that I decided to stay with other half who has taken early retirement and move to Spain. I would have liked to pay some more NI contributions as I still have a long while before I get a pension but rather than sit in a small place and pay all those expenses involved with setting up a new home in UK, I shall make do with a small pension when I get it and enjoy the Spanish sunshine in the meantime. Arrived midday today and sat with friends outside a bar in glorious warm sunshine and temperature of 18C. :D
The sun is shining here too but its certainly nowhere near 18c. Enjoy your early retirement in the sun. Can you not make a limp sum payment towards your NI Contributions?
Well, I have had a very stressful year last year. Decided to move back to UK, get a job, place and all that. Had several job interviews but when I got there, was told that some jobs advertised as full time were not, permanent posts were for 6 or 9 months only, for one full time position I was told that depending on candidates, they might make the job a shared one. I got so stressed out that I decided to stay with other half who has taken early retirement and move to Spain. I would have liked to pay some more NI contributions as I still have a long while before I get a pension but rather than sit in a small place and pay all those expenses involved with setting up a new home in UK, I shall make do with a small pension when I get it and enjoy the Spanish sunshine in the meantime. Arrived midday today and sat with friends outside a bar in glorious warm sunshine and temperature of 18C. :D
The sun is shining here too but its certainly nowhere near 18c. Enjoy your early retirement in the sun. Can you not make a limp sum payment towards your NI Contributions?
Thanks Alan, not thought of paying voluntary contributions, will look into that :)
Argh! Cracked a rib!! The pain is ridiculas. This is the second time in under a year. The hospital said its the same rib thats re cracked. I could do without this. Im a rubbish patient. Got a massove band comp coming up in March as well.
Am not impressed at all!!
Argh! Cracked a rib!! The pain is ridiculas. This is the second time in under a year. The hospital said its the same rib thats re cracked. I could do without this. Im a rubbish patient. Got a massove band comp coming up in March as well.
Am not impressed at all!!
How did you manage that??
I fell down the stairs yesterday, and bashed my side.
I fell down the stairs yesterday, and bashed my side.
Ouch!! not good
I fell down the stairs yesterday, and bashed my side.
Ouch!! not good
Yep, it wasn't my finest move!! Have cocodamol to take, and I'm not to play for a week or so to let them heal. Havent got round to informing my conductor of that though!!
Hope you get better real soon, Katy
parkerman
03-03-2013, 07:32
I had such a good day yesterday that I thought I had to share it!
Firstly, it was my grandson Harry's 6th birthday, so we went and helped him celebrate at a small party for family only (his choice). It was wonderful seeing him so happy opening and playing with his new presents and blowing out the candles on his birthday cake etc. etc.
When we got back from that I went down to my theatre (the West Cliff, Clacton-on-Sea - I am chairman of the board of trustees that runs the theatre for those who don't know) where I met Fairport Convention as they arrived to set up and do their sound test. I first saw Fairport back in September 1968 and they instantly became my favourite band (I was very into folk music) and have remained so to this day, so to actually have them at the West Cliff and to get to meet them after being a fan for 45 years...well, you can imagine how I felt!
I then settled down to watch the show with Linda (my wife), also a big fan. It was fantastic, lived up to all my expectations. But even better, during the performance they actually dedicated one of their songs to me as one of their longest standing fans and, unbeknown to me, they had signed a poster for me which they gave me after the show. What an evening!
parkerman
03-03-2013, 07:32
.............................You don't want to read all that twice!
I had such a good day yesterday that I thought I had to share it!
Firstly, it was my grandson Harry's 6th birthday, so we went and helped him celebrate at a small party for family only (his choice). It was wonderful seeing him so happy opening and playing with his new presents and blowing out the candles on his birthday cake etc. etc.
When we got back from that I went down to my theatre (the West Cliff, Clacton-on-Sea - I am chairman of the board of trustees that runs the theatre for those who don't know) where I met Fairport Convention as they arrived to set up and do their sound test. I first saw Fairport back in September 1968 and they instantly became my favourite band (I was very into folk music) and have remained so to this day, so to actually have them at the West Cliff and to get to meet them after being a fan for 45 years...well, you can imagine how I felt!
I then settled down to watch the show with Linda (my wife), also a big fan. It was fantastic, lived up to all my expectations. But even better, during the performance they actually dedicated one of their songs to me as one of their longest standing fans and, unbeknown to me, they had signed a poster for me which they gave me after the show. What an evening!
Absolutely brilliant.
moonstorm
03-03-2013, 08:27
What a perfect day Parkerman, sounds fantastic! x
I had such a good day yesterday that I thought I had to share it!
Firstly, it was my grandson Harry's 6th birthday, so we went and helped him celebrate at a small party for family only (his choice). It was wonderful seeing him so happy opening and playing with his new presents and blowing out the candles on his birthday cake etc. etc.
When we got back from that I went down to my theatre (the West Cliff, Clacton-on-Sea - I am chairman of the board of trustees that runs the theatre for those who don't know) where I met Fairport Convention as they arrived to set up and do their sound test. I first saw Fairport back in September 1968 and they instantly became my favourite band (I was very into folk music) and have remained so to this day, so to actually have them at the West Cliff and to get to meet them after being a fan for 45 years...well, you can imagine how I felt!
I then settled down to watch the show with Linda (my wife), also a big fan. It was fantastic, lived up to all my expectations. But even better, during the performance they actually dedicated one of their songs to me as one of their longest standing fans and, unbeknown to me, they had signed a poster for me which they gave me after the show. What an evening!
Awesome, really pleased you had such a great day
parkerman
03-03-2013, 08:47
What a perfect day Parkerman, sounds fantastic! x
All that was missing was your famous naked dance, moonstorm.....:D
I had such a good day yesterday that I thought I had to share it!
Firstly, it was my grandson Harry's 6th birthday, so we went and helped him celebrate at a small party for family only (his choice). It was wonderful seeing him so happy opening and playing with his new presents and blowing out the candles on his birthday cake etc. etc.
When we got back from that I went down to my theatre (the West Cliff, Clacton-on-Sea - I am chairman of the board of trustees that runs the theatre for those who don't know) where I met Fairport Convention as they arrived to set up and do their sound test. I first saw Fairport back in September 1968 and they instantly became my favourite band (I was very into folk music) and have remained so to this day, so to actually have them at the West Cliff and to get to meet them after being a fan for 45 years...well, you can imagine how I felt!
I then settled down to watch the show with Linda (my wife), also a big fan. It was fantastic, lived up to all my expectations. But even better, during the performance they actually dedicated one of their songs to me as one of their longest standing fans and, unbeknown to me, they had signed a poster for me which they gave me after the show. What an evening!
It sounds like an amazing day. I didn't know you were chairman of the theatre - it must be a great job :D
ETA: Don't kids grow up fast! I remember you announcing Harry's birth six years ago. I don't know about you, but that makes me feel old! My niece will be 9 in August - I can't believe how fast she's grown up. I can't wait for her teenage years,
parkerman
03-03-2013, 11:31
:D
It sounds like an amazing day. I didn't know you were chairman of the theatre - it must be a great job :D
It is. I love it! As if last night wasn't enough, tonight we have The Tremeloes, Herman's Hermits, Union Gap and The Ivy League in "The Sensational 60s". We have almost sold out. Just a handful of tickets left and I'm sure they'll go tonight. Then on Tuesday we have Rich Hall. If you're ever in Clacton.....
Don't kids grow up fast! I remember you announcing Harry's birth six years ago. I don't know about you, but that makes me feel old! My niece will be 9 in August - I can't believe how fast she's grown up. I can't wait for her teenage years,
You're right there. I'm sure he was only born last week! Can't wait for her teenage years!? Are you a masochist or something? :D
moonstorm
03-03-2013, 13:01
All that was missing was your famous naked dance, moonstorm.....:D
:rotfl::rotfl: Oh dear oh dear, I ain't gonna live that one down any time soon!
Any one know how long it should take for a p45 to arrive, my ex employers still not sent it and said it will be a further two weeks. Considering I finished on the 11th feb surely they should have it for me by now. Just proving once again they are a shambles of an organisation.
It's really annoying me, got a job centre again later. Hoping it won't stop me signing in as I really am broke!!
Any one know how long it should take for a p45 to arrive, my ex employers still not sent it and said it will be a further two weeks. Considering I finished on the 11th feb surely they should have it for me by now. Just proving once again they are a shambles of an organisation.
It's really annoying me, got a job centre again later. Hoping it won't stop me signing in as I really am broke!!
not sure in UK Katy but it took me a month to get mine cause it was to do with the payroll been every month
Any one know how long it should take for a p45 to arrive, my ex employers still not sent it and said it will be a further two weeks. Considering I finished on the 11th feb surely they should have it for me by now. Just proving once again they are a shambles of an organisation.
It's really annoying me, got a job centre again later. Hoping it won't stop me signing in as I really am broke!!
An employer can issue it at any time, it's all done online then you get the copy printed out. It just depends when the employer wants to put the information in, print it out and post it. I work for a small business so I guess it's easier for our accountant to do it quickly than if we had 100 employees.
Another two weeks sounds a bit excessive. Ring them up every day, twice a day, and you'll get it within a week.
Any one know how long it should take for a p45 to arrive, my ex employers still not sent it and said it will be a further two weeks. Considering I finished on the 11th feb surely they should have it for me by now. Just proving once again they are a shambles of an organisation.
It's really annoying me, got a job centre again later. Hoping it won't stop me signing in as I really am broke!!
An employer can issue it at any time, it's all done online then you get the copy printed out. It just depends when the employer wants to put the information in, print it out and post it. I work for a small business so I guess it's easier for our accountant to do it quickly than if we had 100 employees.
Another two weeks sounds a bit excessive. Ring them up every day, twice a day, and you'll get it within a week.
Thanks for the advice. I am going to keep hassling because they have had so much time to sort this, it's getting silly. The jo centre have said they will put my claim through without it but as soon as it arrives bring it in to them
Going for my first run tomorrow. See if my ribs can take it!!
Thanks for the advice. I am going to keep hassling because they have had so much time to sort this, it's getting silly. The jo centre have said they will put my claim through without it but as soon as it arrives bring it in to them
Going for my first run tomorrow. See if my ribs can take it!!
Get the DSS to ring them up when you are in claiming your benefit.
Thanks alan.
ill do that when i next go in.
Thanks alan.
ill do that when i next go in.
Chloe O'brien
08-03-2013, 22:49
:D
It is. I love it! As if last night wasn't enough, tonight we have The Tremeloes, Herman's Hermits, Union Gap and The Ivy League in "The Sensational 60s". We have almost sold out. Just a handful of tickets left and I'm sure they'll go tonight. Then on Tuesday we have Rich Hall. If you're ever in Clacton.....
You're right there. I'm sure he was only born last week! Can't wait for her teenage years!? Are you a masochist or something? :D
If she's desperate for a teenager I can lend her one. I have a fourteen year old mad as a brush she can borrow if she wants. Just to make you all feel really old Marley was only 6 years old when I first joined here.
Thanks for the advice. I am going to keep hassling because they have had so much time to sort this, it's getting silly. The jo centre have said they will put my claim through without it but as soon as it arrives bring it in to them
Going for my first run tomorrow. See if my ribs can take it!!
I spoke to our accountant at work, and she said a P45 can be issued within a couple of days. It will have to be done soon, as the employer will have to close your payroll
Thanks for the advice. I am going to keep hassling because they have had so much time to sort this, it's getting silly. The jo centre have said they will put my claim through without it but as soon as it arrives bring it in to them
Going for my first run tomorrow. See if my ribs can take it!!
I spoke to our accountant at work, and she said a P45 can be issued within a couple of days. It will have to be done soon, as the employer will have to close your payroll
There messing me around!! I went to see solicitor yesterday so I should be starting an dismissal case against them.
I've got a massive competition with my band tomorrow so I am really looking forward to that,we have worked really really hard.
Good luck with the constructive dismissal case and all the best for the competition, Katy x
Thank you, I'll let you know how I get on.
We came 3rd!!!!!! Amazing day with the band, had such a great time.
Thanks guys!!! It was awesome I still can't stop smiling, have been suffering today from all the celebrating though!! It was most definitely worth it.
Was my best area to date by far and I've done quite a few.
Thanks guys!!! It was awesome I still can't stop smiling, have been suffering today from all the celebrating though!! It was most definitely worth it.
Was my best area to date by far and I've done quite a few.
My niece runs a Karate club in Norway where she is living now and she assists in the one she setup in Ireland. The 2 club (roughly about 15 people) won 26 trophies at the euro championships in Malta, 5 of them Gold, the rest silver. That is a fantastic achievement (and she turn 25 on the day they won)
Well done to your niece!!!
What an achievement that's great news.
What an achievement that's great News.
had a job interview this morning. Ive got one tomorrow n one on thursday. Fingers crossed.
The job rejections just keep on coming! :(
Am not getting to down though, having some serious thinking time and reassessing my options. The thought or working back in the legal field after what they have done to me is just not appealing at the moment. I need to seriously think about what I want to do. I think I need a break so just going to try and get work anywhere away from law and see what happens.
The job rejections just keep on coming! :(
Am not getting to down though, having some serious thinking time and reassessing my options. The thought or working back in the legal field after what they have done to me is just not appealing at the moment. I need to seriously think about what I want to do. I think I need a break so just going to try and get work anywhere away from law and see what happens.
My first experience with ambulance service in Spain .. I slipped and fell with my leg left pulling forward, must have torn muscle, I am in tears, agony and screaming with pain ... waiting for friend to come look after my totally bewildered puppies who are wondering what is wrong with me and ambulance as I need to be stretchered ... the slightest move is agony
JustJodi
01-05-2013, 15:22
Oh sweetheart,,, please keep us posted, it must be horrible being away from home and in another country,,, do U speak Spanish at all ??? do they speak English ??? Feel better soon sweetheart....
Oh you poor thing. Hope you haven't done too much damage. Get well soon.xx
What a fantastic service, I am ashamed that I probably would not have got this treatment in UK ... ambulance here within 10 minutes, 2 crew, 2 doctors, one that spoke a little English. Looks like I tore a fibre in the muscle of the back thigh, got 2 injections, feel now as if I had a bottle of vodka but pain has eased so much. If pain gets worse, I have to go to hospital around 30 miles away, if not, medical centre tomorrow for check-up. Thank you Spanish medical services for great service!!!
Glad to here you got such good treatment. Hope you arent in too much pain. When the injections wear off try the vodka :)
I'm pleased to hear you're feeling better, Perdy :)
Hope the puppies have recovered too!
Dogs have calmed down again, Dazzle, thank you :D
moonstorm
01-05-2013, 18:29
Oh Perdy you poor wee soul, hope you feel a bit better very soon! Take care xxxx
parkerman
01-05-2013, 20:30
Hope the puppies have recovered too!
No need to be quite so personal, Dazzle...
Oh, sorry, I see what you mean.
Yes, sorry to read about your experience, Perdy. Hope you are feeling much better now. xxx
No need to be quite so personal, Dazzle...
Oh, sorry, I see what you mean.
Lol :rotfl:
More praise for the Spanish medical services and Maria, a total stranger to me but able to speak more English than I speak Spanish. Had to go medical centre for follow up .. struggled with crutches up the stairs to the medical centre when an elderly gentleman came over and assisted me. Then two English ladies that were just leaving got the security guy to get me a wheelchair and then Maria, who was also just leaving heard us talk and asked me whether I speak Spanish, I said not really. She stayed with me, got the security guy to get her to the front of the queue at reception, got me a priority appointment with the doctor and stayed with me until it was established that the doctor speaks English. I tried to pay her but she refused to accept anything ... Muchas gracias Maria xxx
Had to go hospital about 40 miles away for x-ray, was x-rayed within 15 minutes of registration, another good half hour wait and I was seen by the doctor who told me nothing broken, muscle torn, prescribed me medication and got a nurse to bandage the leg. Muchas gracias Sta Lucia hospital xx
It's been agesss.
I'm on placement at the moment, loving it. Can't believe how quickly it's gone by. Making a cake for Tuesday for one of the other student's birthdays, and went shopping this morning to get some cake stuff. Was also looking for chocolates with coffee in to put on top, but couldn't find any. Typical, I seem to find loads of coffee ones in boxes of chocolate when I don't want them. Does anyone happen to know any chocolate collections with a lot of coffee ones in them?
Speaking of chocolate, I recently discovered Dairy Milk's new Marvellous Creations :wub: It has a smarties type sweet and some fruit jellies in I think, would recommend it to all. It's on offer at the moment in the W H Smith I usually go in, not sure if the offer will be on everywhere or not.
Loving the weather today :D and I think this was meant to be the worst day of the whole weekend. Shame it wasn't like this last night when I arrived at a BBQ. Good to see people again though.
Have a good bank holiday weekend all :)
More praise for the Spanish medical services and Maria, a total stranger to me but able to speak more English than I speak Spanish. Had to go medical centre for follow up .. struggled with crutches up the stairs to the medical centre when an elderly gentleman came over and assisted me. Then two English ladies that were just leaving got the security guy to get me a wheelchair and then Maria, who was also just leaving heard us talk and asked me whether I speak Spanish, I said not really. She stayed with me, got the security guy to get her to the front of the queue at reception, got me a priority appointment with the doctor and stayed with me until it was established that the doctor speaks English. I tried to pay her but she refused to accept anything ... Muchas gracias Maria xxx
Had to go hospital about 40 miles away for x-ray, was x-rayed within 15 minutes of registration, another good half hour wait and I was seen by the doctor who told me nothing broken, muscle torn, prescribed me medication and got a nurse to bandage the leg. Muchas gracias Sta Lucia hospital xx
Do they do BUPA?
I don't know, I have health insurance with the NH through my NI contributions
What a treat we have had with the weather over the bank holiday.
I have been camping with my unit this weekend and am now very tired and in desperate need of the after sun!!
What a treat we have had with the weather over the bank holiday.
I have been camping with my unit this weekend and am now very tired and in desperate need of the after sun!!
tango_victor
08-05-2013, 22:59
The weather has been rather glorious of late. I got some formation flying done last week which was wonderful.
That sounds great.
I am going laptop shopping, finding a job is impossible with no computer and I'm getting sick of trying to type on the iPad, will b e broke but I think it's an essential.
That sounds great.
I am going laptop shopping, finding a job is impossible with no computer and I'm getting sick of trying to type on the iPad, will b e broke but I think it's an essential.
That sounds great.
I am going laptop shopping, finding a job is impossible with no computer and I'm getting sick of trying to type on the iPad, will b e broke but I think it's an essential.
Good luck Katy - definitely an essential.
Warning to all: Do not get the last train home. It will be delayed and the next day after 4 and a half hours sleep is NOT fun.
tango_victor
09-05-2013, 15:14
Sure was, Katy. I got some nice pics and a video as well. Only down side was when I got home I heard a certain woman I've had my eye on for a while has started seeing someone.
Good luck laptop shopping. I'm also looking for work while studying criminology. It's a real nightmare job hunting! Even retail work seems difficult to get these days!!
tango_victor
09-05-2013, 15:14
Sure was, Katy. I got some nice pics and a video as well. Only down side was when I got home I heard a certain woman I've had my eye on for a while has started seeing someone.
Good luck laptop shopping. I'm also looking for work while studying criminology. It's a real nightmare job hunting! Even retail work seems difficult to get these days!!
got a sony vaio its very smart! I love it
It is a nightmare trying to get a job, im getting really down at the moment, cause I am doing so many applications and just nothing is coming from them.
got a sony vaio its very smart! I love it
It is a nightmare trying to get a job, im getting really down at the moment, cause I am doing so many applications and just nothing is coming from them.
tango_victor
09-05-2013, 18:16
Sounds nice :)
I understand and echo your frustration. It's an incredibly sad state of affairs regarding to jobs in recent years. I guess all you can do is continue to apply and eventually you'll persevere. Maybe upload your CV to CV Library, I use that site and it seems quite good. Also GumTree is worth a look if you want something to tie you over until you can really find something to settle in to.
If possible, maybe try sending your applications to a friend/family member to look over before you send them. Sometimes we don't see mistakes in our own work no matter how long we spend checking it, so that might be worth a go if you haven't already. Also, spending longer on fewer applications is recommended in the current climate; with unemployment where it is, employers focus on picking the very best applications to take to interview, as they have more than enough suitable candidates to shortlist from.
Good luck :)
Another thing is if you have done various jobs, focus on your experience from the job you did that is relevant to the one you are applying for but introduce experience that might be useful in the job you would like to get. Good luck :)
got a sony vaio its very smart! I love it
It is a nightmare trying to get a job, im getting really down at the moment, cause I am doing so many applications and just nothing is coming from them.
Katy, I can give you the thing I tried when I came to germany to get a job.
1) register with all the jobs sites (I found stepstone to be one of the best, followed by monster)
2) Any position you think you can do, apply for it.
3) At interview, pick 2 or 3 old position/projects and when asked a question, fit this into your answers. (this is helpful as you don't have to think about so many things you did. If you know 2 or 3 really well it give focus to area of expertise.)
4) It is easy to find a job when you have a job so apply locally to work in a shop or volunteer with a charity to keep yourself busy.
Hope some of these help you
Thanks Shiv, there really helpful tips. I think monster is a great site, they have helped improve my cover letters as that was something that I was really struggling with at the start.
I am applying for everything, about 4 - 5 a day some take a lot longer than others but I am going on the basis that hopefully the sheer amount I do, something will come out of it!
Thanks Shiv, there really helpful tips. I think monster is a great site, they have helped improve my cover letters as that was something that I was really struggling with at the start.
I am applying for everything, about 4 - 5 a day some take a lot longer than others but I am going on the basis that hopefully the sheer amount I do, something will come out of it!
Thanks Shiv, there really helpful tips. I think monster is a great site, they have helped improve my cover letters as that was something that I was really struggling with at the start.
I am applying for everything, about 4 - 5 a day some take a lot longer than others but I am going on the basis that hopefully the sheer amount I do, something will come out of it!
That is what I did... something is bound to turn up. Keep trying and you will get there
Thanks Shiv, there really helpful tips. I think monster is a great site, they have helped improve my cover letters as that was something that I was really struggling with at the start.
I am applying for everything, about 4 - 5 a day some take a lot longer than others but I am going on the basis that hopefully the sheer amount I do, something will come out of it!
That is what I did... something is bound to turn up. Keep trying and you will get there
thank you, am trying everything so theres got to be some good news at the end of the road!
I went to Wembley yesterday, not the result I was after but we were beaten by a better side on the day, journey home was a nightmare, traffic on m6 was a joke as someone thought it a good idea to have only one lane open so it took up an hour and a half to go 2 junctions! good banter though to help pass the time. Im just really hoping that Mancini will stay but all the news out at the moment it does not look promising.
thank you, am trying everything so theres got to be some good news at the end of the road!
I went to Wembley yesterday, not the result I was after but we were beaten by a better side on the day, journey home was a nightmare, traffic on m6 was a joke as someone thought it a good idea to have only one lane open so it took up an hour and a half to go 2 junctions! good banter though to help pass the time. Im just really hoping that Mancini will stay but all the news out at the moment it does not look promising.
Helped out at a Charity day yesterday, wasn't as bad as I expected - they put me on the BBQ and I can't cook! Cakes are about my limit. Made this cake for the day also
Also went for an Indian afterwards, so it wasn't a bad day at all.
Having to share all photos via Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at the moment, as I use my phone or iPad. I will have to follow Katy in getting a new laptop I think, as my netbook seems to be slowly giving up.
Love the cake Kim thats ace! I was put in charge of cooking the rainbows pancakes that didnt go very well either! Iv only been helping at the rainbows a few weeks but I love it! They are just Fab! Planning next terms activities next week, got lots of ideas.
I am looking into volunteering, if jobs arent going to show up for me then I need to get out the house!
I have also booked on my theory test for June 10th! So better get revising.
The new laptop is ace, how i coped with that netbook of minefor so long ill never know! it was in a lot worse shape than I though.
Love the cake Kim thats ace! I was put in charge of cooking the rainbows pancakes that didnt go very well either! Iv only been helping at the rainbows a few weeks but I love it! They are just Fab! Planning next terms activities next week, got lots of ideas.
I am looking into volunteering, if jobs arent going to show up for me then I need to get out the house!
I have also booked on my theory test for June 10th! So better get revising.
The new laptop is ace, how i coped with that netbook of minefor so long ill never know! it was in a lot worse shape than I though.
Love the cake Kim thats ace! I was put in charge of cooking the rainbows pancakes that didnt go very well either! Iv only been helping at the rainbows a few weeks but I love it! They are just Fab! Planning next terms activities next week, got lots of ideas.
I am looking into volunteering, if jobs arent going to show up for me then I need to get out the house!
I have also booked on my theory test for June 10th! So better get revising.
The new laptop is ace, how i coped with that netbook of minefor so long ill never know! it was in a lot worse shape than I though.
Good luck. Remember to take both parts of your provisional with you when you go for your theory. I remember a guy at the centre when I took mine. He wanted the quickest appointment he could possibly get, so he'd come the best part of 40 miles as his local centre was full. He couldn't sit the test as he forgot his paper counterpart.
Really feel like baking a cake today but I don't need it until Tuesday so I'd better not.
Looking forward to Monday - meeting up with my friend. She wants to go to a buffet restaurant 30 miles away :lol:
Is there not any buffet restaurants nearer by!! That's pretty far.
It's not the first time of taking the theory have failed twice before but I will be sure to remember the paper part!! At least I have enough time to revise for it now. Am not failing a third time.
Is there not any buffet restaurants nearer by!! That's pretty far.
It's not the first time of taking the theory have failed twice before but I will be sure to remember the paper part!! At least I have enough time to revise for it now. Am not failing a third time.
There are a few, but my friend has been on their website and has taken a liking to this one. I was surprised to find that quite a few people that live round my way have been there.
Best of luck Katy, the theory test is harder now that they don't publish the exact bank of test questions. One of my friends passed the theory on her third go, it was the Hazard Perception that she struggled with.
I have got some temp work lined up for a few weeks starting Tuesday. So pleased as I was getting a bit down that I had nothing happening on the job front for ages. It will be nice to get out of the house even if it is a few weeks.
tango_victor
23-05-2013, 15:26
Good news, Katy. Good luck with your theory test too! Your theory is 2 days before my 29th birthday!
I'm going into town to watch the city games in preparation of the ten k tomorrow.
Had a great night last night. Was whit friday marches so was out contesting with the band, had really good fun
I'm going into town to watch the city games in preparation of the ten k tomorrow.
Had a great night last night. Was whit friday marches so was out contesting with the band, had really good fun
Good luck, hope your knee holds up :)
I'm going into town to watch the city games in preparation of the ten k tomorrow.
Had a great night last night. Was whit friday marches so was out contesting with the band, had really good fun
Good luck, hope your knee holds up :)
Thanks Perdita!
10K for St Ann's Hospice done, 1 hour 24 minutes! Was so hot!!! Not great running weather but i made it round so thats the main thing.
Loving the Bank Holiday Weekend :D Nineties songs on the radio, so a bit of a relive your childhood weekend for me. My friend went down to Swanage for the day today. I used to go there a lot from 2001 until 2006, so wished I was going as well. Hopefully I will get there this summer, as we still have the boat.
Got a cupcake maker for £6 from Asda today, as it was in the sale. Baking for a cake sale on Wednesday so I'm looking forward to trying it out. Think I'll be doing 2 cakes and some cupcakes. Not looking forward to getting on the train with those so much :lol:
Hope the weather surprises us tomorrow so that we can have a BBQ.
parkerman
26-05-2013, 19:37
Nineties songs on the radio, so a bit of a relive your childhood weekend for me.
You don't know where I can listen to 50s songs on the radio do you so I can relive my childhood!? :D
Thanks Perdita!
10K for St Ann's Hospice done, 1 hour 24 minutes! Was so hot!!! Not great running weather but i made it round so thats the main thing.
Very well done!!! :)
Thanks Perdita!
10K for St Ann's Hospice done, 1 hour 24 minutes! Was so hot!!! Not great running weather but i made it round so thats the main thing.
Very well done!!! :)
Haven't got any cake cases small enough to go in my cupcake maker :( so the traditional oven way it was. Took over the kitchen this afternoon to make a start while listening to the radio.
Realised that I didn't have any Vanilla Extract so went to the shop to buy some. I managed to get there and back not realising that I had my cardigan on inside out. Knew I should have taken the car :lol:
On the radio note: The new Admiral advert just makes me think that Peppa Pig is about to start!
Sounds like your doing lots of baking! wish I could make cakes and things but they jst go wrong!!
I am very achy today! Am walking very slowly and cant really walk upstairs so i am dreading tomorrow as the second day is always worse!
I am indeed. One more cake to go this evening. Thankfully as I'm starting to ache from being on my feet for a good few hours today. Lemon cupcakes earlier went a bit wrong but I managed to resurrect them.
Going to attempt Chocolate and Peanut Butter flapjacks tomorrow evening. Tried them at a cake sale I bought from and they were great, so I googled the recipie.
Hope tomorrow isn't too bad Katy.
Feel like calling the Jeremy Kyle show right now and referring my parents!
Just had a stall free lesson. The first one in the year and a bit I have had lessons!!! Definitely on the up!!
Was in Liverpool last night watching a beautiful thing at the playhouse, Suranne jones was in it as Sandra and it was just amazing. What an actress she is. But the whole cast were amazing, zaraah Abrahams was Leah and she was great as well and Oliver farnworth will from hollyoaks was tony. I had such a good evening.
Just had a stall free lesson. The first one in the year and a bit I have had lessons!!! Definitely on the up!!
Was in Liverpool last night watching a beautiful thing at the playhouse, Suranne jones was in it as Sandra and it was just amazing. What an actress she is. But the whole cast were amazing, zaraah Abrahams was Leah and she was great as well and Oliver farnworth will from hollyoaks was tony. I had such a good evening.
Well done Katy :) Hopefully you'll be test ready before too long.
Off shopping in a bit for about the 4th attempt to find something I like to spend a gift card. Then I'm meeting a friend and heading to the pub.
Mission accomplished. Ended up with £13.30 to pay on top. Why is it whenever you go shopping you either find nothing that you like or loads?
Hope so.
Have sorted on out some gaa training for net week, can't wait.
Been To the beer festival to day, it was amazing xx
Hope so.
Have sorted on out some gaa training for net week, can't wait.
Been To the beer festival to day, it was amazing xx
I have become a Grammy to my granddaughter Lóa which is my first grandchild and I must admit, it is a great feeling :D
Aww :)
Congrats Perdita :D
moonstorm
03-06-2013, 13:28
Wonderful news Perdy!!! What a lot of hair. she is absolutely perfect.
Brilliant news Perdy... I am sure you are a very proud grandmother
Congratulations Perdy! Your Grand-daughter looks absolutely gorgeous.
Congratulations. Gorgeous baby
tammyy2j
03-06-2013, 21:49
Congrats nana Perdita beautiful little bundle of joy
Congratulations perdita, gorgeous. She's beautiful!!
I've been training tonight. Wrecked now
parkerman
04-06-2013, 12:15
That's brilliant, Perdy. My grandchildren bring me hours of untold joy and happiness. I hope you experience what I have over the last six years. I'm sure you will.
Aww congratulations Perdy - she's beautiful :cheer:
lovely for u perdita congrats and she looks gorgeous, how do you pronounce her name luana is it spanish?
They pronounce it as it is spelt ..Loa ... has lots of meanings, apparently, in various languages, most commonly Louise :)
Really getting annoyed now with the Irish passport office.. I sent application on the 5th April and still no sign of the passport.. Rang the embassy in Germany but can't get the right person on the phone. Have sent emails, left messages and still no joy.. Over 2 months without a passport now.
Im watching Hollyoaks whilst recovering from hangover! It was a bery good birthday night out though, well worth it!!
As long as you had a bery good time then that is all that matters :p :D xx
Really getting annoyed now with the Irish passport office.. I sent application on the 5th April and still no sign of the passport.. Rang the embassy in Germany but can't get the right person on the phone. Have sent emails, left messages and still no joy.. Over 2 months without a passport now.Theyve got you out of Ireland and now they dont want you back.
I think I have a problem I have just counted I Have 369 DVDs in My Room! I need a new shelf for the pile that's collecting upstairs!
ok.. you have 5 more than me... my kids counted them the other day... good way to keep them occupied for a while hehehehe
I need to tidy up altogether. I've finished my placement now so it's getting to the point where I can't avoid cleaning any longer.
Bachelors low fat Chilli Chicken noodles... AVOID. Bit too far on the chilli, my mouth is burning. Only bought them because they were the only flavour I could find in low fat.
Dyed hair purple last week and it's still coming out even though it's a permanent dye. Thought I'd try another box so went down to Superdrug. Got wet waiting outside for 10am, then they didn't have it :(
Was meant to be having a BBQ later today but as usual the Bank Holiday weather is miserable. Meh :(
I am sorry Kim that things did not quite work out but I am sure better times for you are just around the corner :) xx
haha Siobhan!
I have had an amazing weekend! Was in Croke Park for the Semi Final of the Footballl Championship. It was my first visit! I was not disapointed, Mayo were awesome in both the minors and the seniors. Things didnt go there way at the start and it was physically tough but the lads didnt give up and got the turn around we needed in the second half! Dublin was a sea of Red and Green! Was nice to meet a number of cousins as well briefly before the game. From the looks of things I doubt there was any one left in Mayo!! They were all at the match. Flew home last night so spending the day recoving making the most of not being in work.
Think Ill start by catching up with Corrie.
Perdy, I have just seen the picture of your gorgeous grand-daughter! Oooh, so cute -and what a lot of hair! Congratulations x
I get my new car today.. Hot magenta Ford Fiesta with lilac interior.. totally girlie car..
Cool, the kind of car I would drive too. Congratulations :D
Perdy, I have just seen the picture of your gorgeous grand-daughter! Oooh, so cute -and what a lot of hair! Congratulations x
Thank you Trinity, although now only 3 months old, she is already wearing clothes for 6-9 months old babies, guess she takes after her parents who are quite tall :)
Perdy, I have just seen the picture of your gorgeous grand-daughter! Oooh, so cute -and what a lot of hair! Congratulations x
Thank you Trinity, although now only 3 months old, she is already wearing clothes for 6-9 months old babies, guess she takes after her parents who are quite tall :)
Ive an extremely sore collarbone! after a tough tackle playing GAA on thursday evening!
Any tips on recovery, except for ice as ive tried that and its just not working.
I hope you are feeling better again and nothing badly hurt
I've a very stylish sling to wear for a few weeks!!
I've an interview tomorrow morning and I'm so nervous!!
I know that look lol. good luck for the interview x
Not sure if most of you know but my son Ben was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago and we have been struggling with the school to get something done to help him with his work. He has aggression with this also so for the past year the school solution was send him home. He wasn't learning anything and he has suffered alot because of this. Kids in his class are afraid of him and nobody plays with him during breaks. As parent, we have done everything we could, therapy, 10 week course in a day clinic and when I was out of work I spent 2 months sitting in his classroom with him. He also takes medication. After the 10 week course Ben behaves a lot more at home but school is a different thing. He still feels left out and alone there.
Yesterday we had a meeting with the school and with the authorities to discuss was has to be done. The woman from the authorities is a real ball breaker. She told the school sending Ben home in not an answer. She assessed the school and told them that they don't have the capability to work with kids with ADD so she has gotten Ben into another school near us (they have a second teacher in the classes so if a child misbehaves, they can go outside and calm down), she has given the school an individual plan for Ben and has a help teacher for 7 hours a week to do assessment to find out what other things Ben needs for day to day work (kids with ADD tend to forget a lot of stuff and have low concentration).. I am so happy with this woman as we feel, as parents, we are finally getting things done for Ben to get him help that he so much needs.
Fingers crossed that Ben can finally get a proper education and make friends that stand by him if he does get angry and not run away screaming as the kids in his class do now.
Not sure if most of you know but my son Ben was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago and we have been struggling with the school to get something done to help him with his work. He has aggression with this also so for the past year the school solution was send him home. He wasn't learning anything and he has suffered alot because of this. Kids in his class are afraid of him and nobody plays with him during breaks. As parent, we have done everything we could, therapy, 10 week course in a day clinic and when I was out of work I spent 2 months sitting in his classroom with him. He also takes medication. After the 10 week course Ben behaves a lot more at home but school is a different thing. He still feels left out and alone there.
Yesterday we had a meeting with the school and with the authorities to discuss was has to be done. The woman from the authorities is a real ball breaker. She told the school sending Ben home in not an answer. She assessed the school and told them that they don't have the capability to work with kids with ADD so she has gotten Ben into another school near us (they have a second teacher in the classes so if a child misbehaves, they can go outside and calm down), she has given the school an individual plan for Ben and has a help teacher for 7 hours a week to do assessment to find out what other things Ben needs for day to day work (kids with ADD tend to forget a lot of stuff and have low concentration).. I am so happy with this woman as we feel, as parents, we are finally getting things done for Ben to get him help that he so much needs.
Fingers crossed that Ben can finally get a proper education and make friends that stand by him if he does get angry and not run away screaming as the kids in his class do now.
moonstorm
06-09-2013, 08:19
Absolutely fanstastic news Shiv!! Hopefully you can get to relax a little now. xxx
Brilliant news, all the best for Ben and you and your family xxxx
That's brilliant news Siobhan, hope all now goes well and Ben enjoys himself at his new school.xx
It's good to hear such great news, Siobhan. I hope Ben will be a lot happier now :)
Parkerman's been very quiet lately. Anyone know where or how he is?
I'm missing reading your posts, Norman :(
Maybe on a world cruise after his Tipping Point success :D
Maybe on a world cruise after his Tipping Point success :D
Yes, that did occur to me. I hope he's having a great time if that is the reason for his absence :D
My dad's selling the car that I passed my test in and replacing it with what looks like a Postman Pat van with no air conditioning. Meh :(
I hate men! :angry: Basically have no close friends any more because they either replaced me with uni mates or replaced me with possessive waste of spaces :(
I am busy, busy busy.
Uni is going really well, still working full time too and wish I had Hermione's time-turner - sometimes think I do - I just don't control it well.
I do drop by occasionally and catch up on your news, but most of the time I am deeply engrossed in art history or classics or both. If I am not working or reading I will be baking or travelling.
Life is pretty good :)
I am busy, busy busy.
Uni is going really well, still working full time too and wish I had Hermione's time-turner - sometimes think I do - I just don't control it well.
I do drop by occasionally and catch up on your news, but most of the time I am deeply engrossed in art history or classics or both. If I am not working or reading I will be baking or travelling.
Life is pretty good :)
Nice to see you drop in from time to time and that you are enjoying yourself :)
I hate men! :angry: Basically have no close friends any more because they either replaced me with uni mates or replaced me with possessive waste of spaces :(
Awww Kim, only matter of time before they realise and get back with you or you get your own man, I am sure :)
I hate men! :angry: Basically have no close friends any more because they either replaced me with uni mates or replaced me with possessive waste of spaces :(
Awww Kim, only matter of time before they realise and get back with you or you get your own man, I am sure :)
Hey Perdy!
I am procrastinating!
I have an essay comparing a 13th-century icon to a 15th-century Van der Weyden due in tomorrow and have got up early to finish it off.
How is life with you?
Trin x
Very well, thank you, Trin, now living in Spain and enjoying it very much, love my two rescue dogs who keep me very busy and fit as I don't have a garden so need to take them for lots of walks. Good luck with your essay x :)
Sounds wonderful!
The dark days of winter are here, and it is frosty this morning; a milder winter climate sounds very appealing.
Essay will get done, they all do, my problem is that I am a perfectionist, good enough does not cut it - I want a distinction for every essay, and a first over all - I am on target so far :)
Have you retired, or are you working from Spain? I love the idea of cutting back on work and spend my time travelling and studying :)
Sounds wonderful!
The dark days of winter are here, and it is frosty this morning; a milder winter climate sounds very appealing.
Essay will get done, they all do, my problem is that I am a perfectionist, good enough does not cut it - I want a distinction for every essay, and a first over all - I am on target so far :)
Have you retired, or are you working from Spain? I love the idea of cutting back on work and spend my time travelling and studying :)
Not working at the moment but taking Spanish lessons and hopefully will be able to work next year :)
Wow, Spanish seems so fast, I cannot imagine being able to follow it, so well done you.
Good luck with everything :)
Wow, Spanish seems so fast, I cannot imagine being able to follow it, so well done you.
Good luck with everything :)
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