Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Every day, When I'm Away...

I cycled this morning.  It is definitely getting easier.

Lots of Rabbits, and wee birds that I don't know who they are, but they are full of songs and very chipper this time in the morning.

And recovery time was a lot less!

Yay!

Monday, June 27, 2011

The Further Tales of the Friendly

After my last posting, there were new developments.

I glanced out of the living room window about 7 in the evening. And there sat Beau. My photo

As I screamed "drop it", she did, and proceeded to be entertained by bashing the mousey, quite gently though I may add, so that it bounced away from her, and then weirdly enough crawled back to her.  Kidnapper Syndrome?

My husband and I got quite agitated trying to get her to drop it and move far enough away for us to rescue the mousey again, but were unsuccessfull, especially when her sister came out, and that was the queue to pick it up and run really fast away.

This morning, I stepped out on to the path, to be met by a Mouses Arse on one paving slab, it's head on another, and what I could only imagine to be it's bowel draped artistically between the two.

I was feeling crap enough when I left.   Yeuk

Saturday, June 25, 2011

I done a good thing

I stepped out the back door to hang the washing, and Beau came round the corner with a tail hanging out of her mouth .

"Drop" I said, and weirdly enough, she obeyed.  This is one cat with an identity crisis if ever I met one.

In front of me, on the grass, paws raised in surrender on the ground, lay a little mousey.  "I'm sorry little thingy", I said to it, looking at it's slightly open mouth and it's little teeth showing.  And then, caught the slightest movement from one of the paws.

I picked Beau up and dropped her  in the kitchen, and closed the door.

I went back to the wee mousey, and watched as, it's breathing became evident, and then it flipped itself over on to it's belly again.   It was breathing hard, and shaking obviously terrified, and wasn't going to move anywhere soon.

I glanced round to the house and saw that Beau had ran upstairs and was pressed against the bedroom window watching.

I found a little pot, and took it over to mousey, and pushed him inside.   His wee body didn't move at all but the wee worm like tail raised up in a salute.

I carried him over to an overgrown area of the garden - heading into next doors, and set the pot down.  He still didn't move, so I tipped it slightly, and the wee mousey dropped onto the soil.  He seemed then to get the hint, and moved under a leaf.

I watched for a moment, to ensure that he really had got the idea he was free, and laughed as he scrambled into the deeper undergrowth.

I gave him 10 minutes escape time, because I let Beau Out.

Beau is currently sitting staring at the place she last seen him.  I think he'll be okay.

Friday, June 24, 2011

It's Friday, Friday....

Cycled, Monday and Tuesday, and today.

For some unbeknownst reason I decided to change my route to another one.  That was a mistake. 

Up hill, from 60ft above sea level to 100 ft above sea level, down and up and down and up.

But I did get a last "down" which sent me flying at about 40 miles an hour. I was bumping so much I was laughing my head off. The cows were looking at me very weirdly.

It added an extra mile to my trip, covered me in mud, and I fell over twice.

But it was quite a nice way to start the morning.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Doctor, Doctor, Can't You See I'm Falling, Falling

Took my baby to the doctors today.

Doctor tried strong arm tactics.

Was not a success.

Smoothies, and Pancakes with Maple syrup were more effective.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

I can't Stand Up for Falling down.

Now, am feeling bad.

Was sidestepped by one of the little travellers.  she was bedecked in Paul's Boutique jacket, retailing £61.00, Nike IDs, and a designer skirt, from where I'm just not sure.

"Please let mey yuse your toilet", she says.

"No", I say.

"Why not" She says.

"because we aren't running a public convenience" Says me.

"I won't tell anyone" says she.

"no" says I.

"What is it that you do in there", Says she.

"Electronics", Says I.

"What kind" says she.

"I don't understand them, so I doubt you will". Says I

"So what do you do, if not the electronics", Says she.

"Accounts". Says me.

"All day", says she.

"Yes" Says me.

And she looked at me horrified.

Damn you travelling person.  Stop making me feel bad about myself, and my lack of designer clothing and the freedom to go where I want, when I want and leave a massive trail of devastation behind me.

Everything Changes, but everything stays the same

Humph.

Call me racist if you wish, but I'm a bit peeved right now.

A "caravan" of Gypsies have moved in to the area which was formerly our Warehouse Loading bay.

By Caravan, I don't mean one caravan, I mean 12 caravans, 4 BMW's, 4  4x4s, various white vans, and 2 commercial vehicles.

Our landlords advised us to lock the gates to prevent any more of them arriving, which we did and handed the keys over to the security guard who arrived on site.  he is under instruction to let them out, but not to let them back in again.

Last night when I left, there were 5 of their cars outside the premises, when I arrived this morning - all the cars were inside.  He's not quite got this "security" lark off patt has he?

yesterday morning, we had little girl arrive in her PJ's.  "Please Soir, could ah have sum wate, ah'm beggin ye, ah'm really thursty".   Ah yes, that would be why you need the water in a kettle.  "Piss off".

Today, Mother arrived in her BMW, (which wasn't in the premises yesterday), dressed in her best toweling dressing gown, and chucked the kids out of the car, to scream at us through the window "open da gate, wur gonna be late fur school". 

Yes, well, since it was already 910, you were late for school, and no amount of us not opening the gate would prevent that.

We've heard that 10 kids have been enrolled at the local primary school.  Doesn't sound like they are planning to go anyway, anytime soon!

Monday, June 20, 2011

These amuse me, but I wish they would work out better sometimes!  The only one I like here is "Funeral Song".   - Chasing cars!





How does the world see you?  Could it be magic - Take That


Will I have a happy life?   I still haven't found what I'm looking for?  U2


What do my friends really think of me?  Penthouse and Pavement Heaven 17


What do people secretly think of me?    Piece of My Heart - Erma Franklin


How can I be happy?  If this is Love, The Saturdays.


What should I do with my life?  One Moment in Time - Whitney Houston


Will I ever have children?  I'm gonna be 500 Miles.  Proclaimers


What is some good advice for me?  The Airplane Song, Scouting for Girls


How will I be remembered?   The Heart Never Lies - McFly


What is my signature dancing song?   Then I kissed her - Beach Boys


What do I think my current theme song is?    Beat Surrender  - Jam


What does everyone else think my current theme song is?   Because I got High, Afroman


What song will play at my funeral?  Chasing Cars, Snow Patrol


What type of men/women do you like?    Deep and Wide, and tall. Aztec Camera HA HA


What is my day going to be like?  These Streets, Paolo Nutini

Friday, June 17, 2011

Friday 5... oh Yes.

Of the products you use just to keep yourself clean and presentable, what seems to be the most overpriced?

Elemis Skin Care.... Too dear. Far too dear. So I just don't use it. Slap on the old Nivia.  Lovely Jubly.


Where in your house is a reliable place to get a few quarters?


My bag. My Mount Olive Trojan Bag.  Quarters / Pound Coins / 50pence. Always. My purse falls open, and all my money falls out. 


A rare yes-or-no question on Friday 5: Have you ever dropped your cell phone onto your face?




I always drop my iPhone on my face.  I play Bejeweled in the bed, and constantly drop it on my head. Am gonna break my nose. for sure.
 

What did you last take out of your freezer?

Walls Vanilla Ice Cream.  Which I then troughed, with caramel sauce.  Hmmmm.  All I needed was some flakes. 



How many rolls of wrapping paper do you have in your house?


About 15.  we over-buy every year, at christmas, and put them in the attic, and forget about them. I have to think of some craft which uses wrapping paper, or maybe I will start covering all the books on my book shelf with wrapping paper. That could be quite cool.

Don'cha think?

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Oh My Heavens

Today I cycled for the third day in a row.  I keep hoping it is going to  get better, but I don't think it is. It took me longer to recover today than it did yesterday?  Maybe I was going faster?  hmmm.

Difficult to say, because I stopped just over half way to take some photos, but I think maybe I did 4 miles in 25 minutes, Thats' 4 miles back too. 8 miles a day

That's gotta make a difference yes?

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

dogwithnobrain on Blipfoto :: When Your Arse Is the Size of a Small Country.... :: 15 June 2011

dogwithnobrain on Blipfoto :: When Your Arse Is the Size of a Small Country.... :: 15 June 2011
What goes into your coffee or tea?  Until this week, milk and one sugar..... and caffine.  Then I discovered that Decaf actually tastes okay, AND I feel better for it.  Now I can drink my 9 cups a day, and not be hyper active come bed time!

What goes into a good omelet?   Eggs?   Is there anything else?


What goes into your ears on a good morning?   Today, it has mostly been Paolo Nutini, and Roddy Frame.   The sound of their voices, just take me to another place. Work is passing so quickly.




What goes into a healthy but yummy lunch?  Rocket, croutons, pineapple, cheese, chickpeas, bacon strips, kos, grapes, maybe a little beef.





What goes into a productive evening?    Well last night it was (a) a four mile cycle, (B) mowing the front lawn, and back garden (c) weeding the drive and then playing with a glass blower.  Lovely, lovely evening.

The Stress That we were under, wasn't stress at all

Listen to Paolo Nutini.  Any track.

Any one at all.

Work is better.

Just Saying#

Sunday, June 12, 2011

sunday stealing!

1. Your ex's car is on the side of the road, on fire. What do you do?   Drive past smiling, with one finger in the air.

2. Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. What is your reaction?  Laugh out loud.

3. When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in the face?   Last night.

4. What is the last thing you spent money on?  A round of drinks

5. Do you think you gained or lost weight this past month?  Lost then gained.

6. Crunchy or Puffy Cheetos?   Puffy

7. The first person on your friends list just called you a bitch. What do you do?  Agree

8. Congratulations! You just had a son. What’s his name?  Steven Alan

9. Congratulations! You just had a daughter. What’s her name?  Tooli Aurora

10. What are you craving right now?  Jaffa Cakes

11. What was the last thing you cried about?    Alice Pyne's bucket list

12. When you buy something and your change is 2 cents, do you keep it or tell the  cashier to keep it?  Keep it.

13. What color is your tissue box?  Green

14. Do you have a ceiling fan in your bedroom, and if so, is there dust on that fan?  No, but I have a dusty lampshade!

15. What was the last voicemail you received about?   Nant telling me not to phone her back. She always does that.

16. Have you ever blocked someone on Facebook?  Yes, frequently.

17. Scariest thing you’ve experienced in the last year?   Life.

18. Do you wear a name tag at work?  Nope

19. What kind of car do you want?   Red Honda

20. What do you order when you go to Burger King?  double bacon cheeseburger.

Friday, June 10, 2011

That's The Way it Should Be

This week the internet has been abuzz with Alice Pyne's Bucket List.    Everyone had Retweeted, Facebooked, whatever social network they use, and I think every business or person who was named in her bucket list has been in touch and everyone is trying to fulfil her wishes.

They have also managed to raise 18K for her sister who is running in the Race for Life for cancer research.

There are so many people in this world, with more than they need.  Why can't it be like this all the time.  Some one needs help, someone offers?  It should be doable.

We don't have much as a family, we get by, but I will always try to give something to someone who needs more than me.


Monday, June 06, 2011

True or False, It May Be.

TRUE OR FALSE

Q: Kissed someone on your friends list?    Oh Yes.
Q: Been arrested?    Oh Yes.

Q: Held a snake?   Oh Yes.

Q: Been suspended from school?   Oh No.

Q: Sang karaoke?  Oh yes.

Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn't do?   oh yes.

Q: Laughed until you started crying?   Oh yes.

Q: Caught a snowflake on your tongue?   Oh Yes.

Q: Kissed in the rain?   Oh yes.

Q: Sang in the shower?   OH yes.

Q: Sat on a roof top?   On a Window ledge, on the 5th Floor?

Q: Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?    Oh yes.

Q: Broken a bone?   Oh No.

Q: Shaved your head?  Oh No, but I've certainly felt like it!

Q: Played a prank on someone? Oh Yes, and it was a good one, and when they discovered it, they used a LOT of sweary words!

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Q:What does next year have in store for you?   You Know I'm No Good.
Q: What does your love life look like next year?   I'm coming Out.
Q: What do you say when life gets hard? Mary's Prayer.
Q: Song that reminds you of good times?  Because I got High
Q: What do you think when you get up in the morning  Wake Me Up, before You Go Go
Q: What song will you dance to at your wedding  Growing Up beside You
Q: Song that reminds you of your first kiss? The Girls
Q: Your favorite saying? Million Faces
Q: Favorite place? sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Q: Most Missed Memory? Hang on In there Baby
Q: What song describes your best friend? Mack the Knife.
Q: What song describes your ex? Grow Old With You (!!!)
Q: Where would you go on a first date? Somewhere in Brooklyn
Q: Drug of choice? Fun Lovin Criminals
Q: What song describes you?  Relax....
Q: What is the thing you like doing  most? Sugar We're Going Down...
Q: The song that best describes the president?  Memories
Q: Where will you be in 10 years?  Wonderful World
Q: Your love life right now?  Whole again
Q: What is your state of mind like at the mom ent  Hey Ya!
Q: How will you die? F**K You