We shot over to Livvy's from Eltham today to collect Sam and take him back to SWF.
Gave him his Xmas presents (he had agreed to wait until after Xmas) which he totally loved. Not long after we had got back and exchanged presents Sophie arrived to pick him up and take him back to Nottingham until New Year.
Sophie and Sam gave me an Old Wrinklies joke book! (LMFAO thanks guys hehe)
Sunday, 27 December 2009
Saturday, 26 December 2009
Boxing Day fun
Today was a busy day.
We were up early-ish for breakfast and then we had to prepare for the arrival of Toni's family as well as Pete's parents.
It was all a bit hectic but the day went very well. Everybody got on well, lots of yummy food was eaten and alcohol consumed (a whole bottle of JD for me!)
It was an added bonus that we also got a couple of extra presents from Leanne (Toni's sister).
I got a fabulous mug (in a similar style to the goblets that Toni had given me) plus a lip gloss in a black glitter ball.
Pete's mum and dad gave us some gorgeous Belgian biscuits and Pete gave us some sweets.
We were up early-ish for breakfast and then we had to prepare for the arrival of Toni's family as well as Pete's parents.
It was all a bit hectic but the day went very well. Everybody got on well, lots of yummy food was eaten and alcohol consumed (a whole bottle of JD for me!)
It was an added bonus that we also got a couple of extra presents from Leanne (Toni's sister).
I got a fabulous mug (in a similar style to the goblets that Toni had given me) plus a lip gloss in a black glitter ball.
Pete's mum and dad gave us some gorgeous Belgian biscuits and Pete gave us some sweets.
Friday, 25 December 2009
An excellent Xmas
It was a really good Xmas. Strange without Sam there but we all had a good time. Got up and had a big breakfast and then started preparing the Xmas lunch. Ham, turkey and beef was the order of the day and it was totally delicious.
Following a wonderful meal we then opened our presents.
I got:
Hello Kitty face mask (from Jade)
Hello Kitty bed set (from Toni)
Hello Kitty fondue set (from the kids)
2 gothic goblets (from Toni)
A disco duck (from mum)
A shark shower cap (from mum)
2 VW campervan mugs (from mum)
Bottle of JD (from mum)
Jade came round with Pete in the evening and we sat and around had a good old chin wag.
Following a wonderful meal we then opened our presents.
I got:
Hello Kitty face mask (from Jade)
Hello Kitty bed set (from Toni)
Hello Kitty fondue set (from the kids)
2 gothic goblets (from Toni)
A disco duck (from mum)
A shark shower cap (from mum)
2 VW campervan mugs (from mum)
Bottle of JD (from mum)
Jade came round with Pete in the evening and we sat and around had a good old chin wag.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas to all my family and friends.
Hope you have a good time with your loved ones
Hope you have a good time with your loved ones
Thursday, 24 December 2009
The Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
- The Night Before Christmas (Clement Clarke Moore)
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
- The Night Before Christmas (Clement Clarke Moore)
It's nearly Xmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Despite my blog post yesterday I woke up in a completely different mood today. Am really looking forward to Xmas with Toni this year!
Got up at 7 today, Sam made me a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich and I checked and rechecked that I had packed everything I needed for Xmas. Kickstarted the day listening to Twisted Sister's "A Twisted Christmas" album to get me in the spirit!
Can't wait to finish work today and get over to Toni's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got up at 7 today, Sam made me a cup of tea and a bacon sandwich and I checked and rechecked that I had packed everything I needed for Xmas. Kickstarted the day listening to Twisted Sister's "A Twisted Christmas" album to get me in the spirit!
Can't wait to finish work today and get over to Toni's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last minute preparation
Eek, was supposed to be having an early night! Started making sure I had everything ready for the morning and then I started thinking of other stuff to take.
Have grabbed 4 DVDs that I think are mandatory to watch at Xmas plus loaded up my mp3 player with lots of trashy American TV to watch too. I then realised that my laptop has an HDMI socket so then went in search of the spare HDMI cable so that we can watch things via the laptop on Toni's funky new monitor.
I WILL try and get some sleep now!
Have grabbed 4 DVDs that I think are mandatory to watch at Xmas plus loaded up my mp3 player with lots of trashy American TV to watch too. I then realised that my laptop has an HDMI socket so then went in search of the spare HDMI cable so that we can watch things via the laptop on Toni's funky new monitor.
I WILL try and get some sleep now!
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Slowing down
The pace at work is slowing down a little in the run up to Xmas which is nice. Not only has it meant that the pressure has reduced but it has also given me time to start migrating my data and programs to a new Vista machine (that is going to have Windows 7 on it very soon).
Got home from work today and finished wrapping the last of the Xmas presents. Sam then made a lovely spicy mince and rice dish and we watched WWE Raw and then Phantom Of The Opera. Was nice to just chill out and watch a film together especially as we won't really see each other again properly until the New Year. He is spending Xmas with Livvy while I go to Toni's and then we'll see each other briefly on the 27th before he goes off to spend the rest of next week and New Year with his mother and Sophie in Nottingham. Will be weird not having him around at Xmas although I fully understand why he wants to go to Livvy's rather than come with me.
I only realised the other day that Sam and I have no decorations up at all nor do we intend to put any up LOL. I am more than happy to indulge in other people's Xmas whims but don't want to have any of my own *hehehe*
No, I am not Mr Scrooge and I am sure that I will have a fabulous time at Toni's.
Got home from work today and finished wrapping the last of the Xmas presents. Sam then made a lovely spicy mince and rice dish and we watched WWE Raw and then Phantom Of The Opera. Was nice to just chill out and watch a film together especially as we won't really see each other again properly until the New Year. He is spending Xmas with Livvy while I go to Toni's and then we'll see each other briefly on the 27th before he goes off to spend the rest of next week and New Year with his mother and Sophie in Nottingham. Will be weird not having him around at Xmas although I fully understand why he wants to go to Livvy's rather than come with me.
I only realised the other day that Sam and I have no decorations up at all nor do we intend to put any up LOL. I am more than happy to indulge in other people's Xmas whims but don't want to have any of my own *hehehe*
No, I am not Mr Scrooge and I am sure that I will have a fabulous time at Toni's.
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Monday, 21 December 2009
Day off, housework and PS3
Had the day off today.
Spent most of it having a major tidy up, straightening out the kitchen, doing washing and general things. Still some more to do but that will have to wait until tomorrow evening (when Sam can help *sniggers*).
In between cleaning bouts I indulged in some PS3 fun, namely NHL 10 and Wolfenstein. Was delighted with Wolfenstein as I had been stuck at a certain point for ages and suddenly I managed to get past it and make real progress. My boy will be so proud of me LMFAO!
Had dinner and watched a couple of episodes of Gossip Girl.
As Sam had decided to spend another night at Livvy's I made the most of the peace and quiet and spent the evening chilling out with joss sticks, candles and Rufus Wainwright.
Spent most of it having a major tidy up, straightening out the kitchen, doing washing and general things. Still some more to do but that will have to wait until tomorrow evening (when Sam can help *sniggers*).
In between cleaning bouts I indulged in some PS3 fun, namely NHL 10 and Wolfenstein. Was delighted with Wolfenstein as I had been stuck at a certain point for ages and suddenly I managed to get past it and make real progress. My boy will be so proud of me LMFAO!
Had dinner and watched a couple of episodes of Gossip Girl.
As Sam had decided to spend another night at Livvy's I made the most of the peace and quiet and spent the evening chilling out with joss sticks, candles and Rufus Wainwright.
Last.FM listening post
Here's last week's top picks music lovers!
Top weekly tracks:
Top weekly artists:
Overall top tracks:
Overall top artists:
Top weekly tracks:
Top weekly artists:
Overall top tracks:
Overall top artists:
Sunday, 20 December 2009
Rage Against The Machine are the Xmas #1
Yes folks, it is OFFICIAL. WE DID IT!
X Factor did not claim the Xmas #1 spot for the 5th year running. Instead, thanks to the efforts of a lovely couple from SWF (NO, a different couple from SWF LOL) Rage Against The Machine's "Killing In The Name" became the Xmas #1 single and also set a couple of records.
It was the first #1 single that was done purely on downloads and also achieved the biggest download sales total in a first week ever in the UK charts.
Well done and thank you to every single person that supported the campaign and bought a copy of Killing In The Name and caused the biggest ever chart upset!
X Factor did not claim the Xmas #1 spot for the 5th year running. Instead, thanks to the efforts of a lovely couple from SWF (NO, a different couple from SWF LOL) Rage Against The Machine's "Killing In The Name" became the Xmas #1 single and also set a couple of records.
It was the first #1 single that was done purely on downloads and also achieved the biggest download sales total in a first week ever in the UK charts.
Well done and thank you to every single person that supported the campaign and bought a copy of Killing In The Name and caused the biggest ever chart upset!
Scarlett
Toni and I went over to see Scarlett at Shane's today. She was asleep when we arrived and was a little grizzly when she woke up. Was lovely to see her again.
Saturday, 19 December 2009
St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold
Started the day with a yummy breakfast at DeeLight's cafe before going back to Toni's and helping her do some furniture moving. Move the bed from Gemima's room and reconstructed the bunk beds in Aaron's room.
Following this we went and picked up Jade and headed to Greenwich to go to the cinema. The plan originally had been to see Avatar but there were massive queues for that (plus Pete and Gemima both wanted to see it too and I wasn't that fussed) so instead we decided to go and see St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold.
It was good old British cinema fun, not big, not clever but lots of fun and laughter to be had. OK I will admit that I was a BIG fan of the first film and the sequel was just as good.
After the film we dropped Aaron and Jade off and then headed back to SWF
Following this we went and picked up Jade and headed to Greenwich to go to the cinema. The plan originally had been to see Avatar but there were massive queues for that (plus Pete and Gemima both wanted to see it too and I wasn't that fussed) so instead we decided to go and see St Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold.
It was good old British cinema fun, not big, not clever but lots of fun and laughter to be had. OK I will admit that I was a BIG fan of the first film and the sequel was just as good.
After the film we dropped Aaron and Jade off and then headed back to SWF
Friday, 18 December 2009
Xmas party
Had our office Xmas party tonight and it was totally awesome.
I went back to Toni's where we both got dressed up.
We then headed to Mottingham station in the bitter cold and got the train to Waterloo. On the train:
Next we braved biting winds to get to the London Aquarium. We did however stop briefly by the Thames for a quick photo:
It was a relief to get inside where it was nice and warm:
We had a lovely champagne reception and watched some of the fishes!
Lots of champagne was followed by a really nice meal and lots of wine, great company, much laughter and a little dancing!
Ryan and Nick
Steve
Mike and Moira
Toni and I
It was a fantastic night.
I went back to Toni's where we both got dressed up.
We then headed to Mottingham station in the bitter cold and got the train to Waterloo. On the train:
Next we braved biting winds to get to the London Aquarium. We did however stop briefly by the Thames for a quick photo:
It was a relief to get inside where it was nice and warm:
We had a lovely champagne reception and watched some of the fishes!
Lots of champagne was followed by a really nice meal and lots of wine, great company, much laughter and a little dancing!
Ryan and Nick
Steve
Mike and Moira
Toni and I
It was a fantastic night.
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Der Schnee ist hier
Well what a great day. Der Schnee ist hier. LOADS of snow started falling, so lovely to watch!
I had planned on going out for a curry with my friends from James Bryan Opticians but given my recent stomach issues I decided to give it a miss as I didn't want to risk anything as things seemed to be on the mend. Was a shame as I was looking forward to seeing them all again but we'll just have to hook up in the New Year now.
Got home and Sam made us a wonderful pasta dish and I am pleased to report that tonight was 2 days in a row where by bizarre stomach symptoms have stayed away thank goodness.
Spent the evening chilling and also doing some tidying up of the bedroom, putting clothes away etc.
Sam kept looking out the window excitedly at snow. He REALLY wants a white Xmas!
Here's various views from the house this evening
I had planned on going out for a curry with my friends from James Bryan Opticians but given my recent stomach issues I decided to give it a miss as I didn't want to risk anything as things seemed to be on the mend. Was a shame as I was looking forward to seeing them all again but we'll just have to hook up in the New Year now.
Got home and Sam made us a wonderful pasta dish and I am pleased to report that tonight was 2 days in a row where by bizarre stomach symptoms have stayed away thank goodness.
Spent the evening chilling and also doing some tidying up of the bedroom, putting clothes away etc.
Sam kept looking out the window excitedly at snow. He REALLY wants a white Xmas!
Here's various views from the house this evening
No bloat!
Had a great night sleep and no problems with bloat at all! Woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and no sign of the dreaded stomach beast, fingers crossed that whatever it was has finally decided to hide away.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Awesome HOLLYWOOD DOLL rehearsal
I love it when a plan comes together!
Had an awesome HOLLYWOOD DOLL rehearsal tonight. For once we kicked off with our own material and we actually only played two covers once each tonight. The rest of the time was spent tightening up our SIX original songs that we have! That's eight in total that we now have nailed and Matt and I already have ideas for at least another three songs!
Time flew by and it was a sign of how well things were working tonight. Our mission now is to find some rhythm guitarists to audition at the beginning of January to complete the line up as a five piece and then it will be full steam ahead.
WATCH THIS SPACE!
Had an awesome HOLLYWOOD DOLL rehearsal tonight. For once we kicked off with our own material and we actually only played two covers once each tonight. The rest of the time was spent tightening up our SIX original songs that we have! That's eight in total that we now have nailed and Matt and I already have ideas for at least another three songs!
Time flew by and it was a sign of how well things were working tonight. Our mission now is to find some rhythm guitarists to audition at the beginning of January to complete the line up as a five piece and then it will be full steam ahead.
WATCH THIS SPACE!
Quack!
Went to the GP this morninging about my bloaty hurty tummy! Was all a bit wishy washy to start with as I expected, "could be this, could be that" but at least she took it seriously and didn't say I had a virus and prescribe amoxycillin.
I have a prescription for some acid reducing tablets should the problems persist. Have also been told to try using gaviscon as well. If things don't improve then I am to go back and they can test for H.Pylori with a stool sample although I fail to see how my furniture can help that ;o) She didn't think it was IBS although said it was a possibility. She is also wans't sure if it may or not be a gluten/wheat thang but said to keep an eye on what I was eating to see if there were any catalysts.
I have a prescription for some acid reducing tablets should the problems persist. Have also been told to try using gaviscon as well. If things don't improve then I am to go back and they can test for H.Pylori with a stool sample although I fail to see how my furniture can help that ;o) She didn't think it was IBS although said it was a possibility. She is also wans't sure if it may or not be a gluten/wheat thang but said to keep an eye on what I was eating to see if there were any catalysts.
Tuesday, 15 December 2009
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE FOR CHRISTMAS NO.1
Fed up with Simon Cowell's latest karaoke act being Christmas No.1?
Me too... So who's up for a mass-purchase of the track 'KILLING IN THE NAME' from December 13th as a protest to the X-Factor monotony?
This year the Christmas No.1 will be announced on Sunday 20th December
TIME TO BUY! Do NOT buy more than 2 copies as it will flag as suspicious and not be registered.
INVITE MORE PEOPLE.
Purchase links follow - careful you buy 'Killing in the Name':
iTUNES - 99p - track #2 (click on 'view in itunes' on the right) http://bit.ly/ratm-itunes
PLAY.COM - 65p http://bit.ly/ratm-play
AMAZON - 29p http://bit.ly/61wUi8
7DIGITAL - 50p it's the second track http://bit.ly/5umxQV
Me too... So who's up for a mass-purchase of the track 'KILLING IN THE NAME' from December 13th as a protest to the X-Factor monotony?
This year the Christmas No.1 will be announced on Sunday 20th December
TIME TO BUY! Do NOT buy more than 2 copies as it will flag as suspicious and not be registered.
INVITE MORE PEOPLE.
Purchase links follow - careful you buy 'Killing in the Name':
iTUNES - 99p - track #2 (click on 'view in itunes' on the right) http://bit.ly/ratm-itunes
PLAY.COM - 65p http://bit.ly/ratm-play
AMAZON - 29p http://bit.ly/61wUi8
7DIGITAL - 50p it's the second track http://bit.ly/5umxQV
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