The Dead Days

Hello there lovely people,

Well we are in the dead days the time were all normal life is on hold as we twiddle our thumbs and wait for the New Year. Some cultures consider this a spiritually open time where dark things are afoot. Well, I can neither confirm or deny this but it has been an unusual period of time. I reacon it's more to do with tiredness and putting things off for the New Year which leaves us waiting tiredly for the year to bring our new chances, opportunities and resolutions. Whatever happened to don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today? so lets keep waiting.....

However, I managed to blow a tire reversing out of the garage today!!! Very lucky I wasn't far from home. So I rang work and then got a very nice man to fix it. He could not get to me immediately so I was able to go back indoors and watch Hercules and have a nice cup of tea. Eventually, I was able to get to work nearly 3 hours later!!! but he was a very nice man.

Shopping... I have broken out of normal tradition of avoiding the sales due to deep fear of maurauding mobs. I popped through town with chums Dave and Adele and had a rather smashing time helping Del spend her money and buy a fab, faux fur, bomber jacket. After a few moments with Dave of... "but do you need it?" Del very sensibly resolved that yes she did HURRAH.

Day 2 met up with the fabulous Lurraine and bought another jacket and some fab ear rings. So the sales have been all about coats thus far. I put it down the cold weather. Have to say I'll be more than happy not to go back into town for another 12 months even though it is fun helping others shop.

So the dead days have not left me spooked but have certainly helped me lose a few pounds and a car tire.

Happy New Year (when it gets here)

Love
L
xxx

Soapy Chrimbo

Dear all,

Hope you're surviving the Christmas hols. I know for most of you (referring to those of you I actually know) this is the maddest time of the year. This year I worked through christmas and boxing day which was ok but a bit dull as Tracy is rather keen on the soaps. So I got Cheery interludes of adultery, children down a well (no really!) memory losses, despair, heartbreak and a snowball fight. I left my shifts feeling tired and achey and a bit drained from living through all of lifes big emotions in one evening. Boxing day I was informed that we could watch the omnibus of soaps watched on Christmas day. Needless to say I cleaned rooms instead. May I point out that Tracy is one of the funniest people I know and this is not slight on her but on her truely terrible taste in TV. Love you Trace! However, I did get to see Dr Who.. WOW.. God love him. Highly entertaining loved every moment and I truely don't care how nerdy that sounds. Loved Harriet the Prime Minister even if she did kill the aliens at the end. smashing telly Thank you BBC.


Oh for those of you who haven't viewed the amazing website of the guys who wrote the JCB song then click here. It's so fab I won't witter on about it here just have a look. erm... apologies I think the website is having some problems if you wish to explore for yourselves it's www.jcbsong.com you may have more luck that way.

Ok campers just want to wish Kev a happy birthday again keep smiling honey. Thanks for Rocky!
AAAAADDDDDRIANNNNNNN...... nough said.

Snogs
L
x

Tis the season to be really sleepy... fa la la la laaa la la la laa

Hello all,

Sorry for the delay.... it's all been so hectic. I realise that most will be slowing down for Christmas although not convinced about that by the chaos that is Bournemouth and Poole! But, I shall be soldiering on and working through the festivities. Weirdly, quite looking forward to working as it means less cooking whilst being a host I don't feel I have to check everyones glass or feed them to bursting point. The plan is to stay in bed till 1pm then emerge for work at 2pm. I'm booking the TV for Dr Who with very stern looks for any young person who yaks through it. Having a bit of a problem being stern sure it will come with less sleep. Then it's home for 10pm were we open our Christmas pressies and drink mulled wine and nibble on fabulous snacks that my flatmate have prepared whilst I'm entertaining teenagers. Hint Hint.

Ok lovely people wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Snogs
L
xx

The Christmas Party

Well this year no one disgraced themselves which is very disappointing. We went to a traditional english restaurant called Mrs T's in Westbourne where we had Adele's hen night. I can happily say it's as fabulous as it ever was. The idea is of a victorian parlour there's one sitting and countless courses. The food was amazing each course was explained and the main dishes were brought out for us to view and choose which we prefered. It was the best meal out I've had in years and highly recommend it to everyone.

Before we went Richard was packageing condoms to give out in Bournemouth tonight. He gave me lots to give out so everyone got an extra chrissy pressy. I have to say there was some trading going on. Well we did have a pregnant lady and some erm.... shall we say passed child bearing age.

Weirdly, no one blew them up although we got a little confused about the story of a condom fitting over a telephone box or a mini?? think that might be about people cramed into minis and telepone boxes.

So no one has to apologise about their behaviour at the staff meeting. How very disappointing
snogs
L
x

Cars and decorations

Hello there,

Firstly, apologises for not having any action shots of me in my car. I tried to take a piccy on my fone but have no idea how to get that on computer.

Today is a day off so I decided to drive out to Swanage which meant getting the ferry. I was quiet nervous but it all went rather well. I went to a rather fab shop called curiositys filled with loads of stuff reasonably priced a bit of a treasure trove. I wondered round and bought lots of bits and pieces then drove back. However, I didn't feel I'd been in the car for long enough and decided to have a go at the Wessex Way I ended up in Sopley of all places and was nearly tempted to pop into my old college. Although, last time, I was there no one recognized me. My ego was dented so decided it must have been the new hair do as I'm obviously hugely memorable!!!?

When I got back Chris and I had to hunt down the christmas decorations and had an entertaining half hour decorating the tree. So the flat is very christmassy.

Did I mention I can drive now?



Snogs
L
x

ok I can do this....

Morning all,
I've had the weirdest couple of days. After passing my test I've slept very little and have been sorting through a haze of car related preperation. Now you'd think I'd have got straight into a car and driven off into the sunset! Well not so far I've rather stupidly left my 1989 ford fiesta in the garage to erm... festa. It's battery died! Chris and I spent time with a lovely neighbour tangled up in jump leads to no avail. So a nice man is popping round tonight to give it a new one. This is just putting off the inevitable of driving alone!!! I'm terrified I haven't figured out how to get reverse to work and it's got a choke!!! I know I'll get the hang of it in no time but it's all a bit scary. So one of the first things I did is join the AA!

Ok
fingers crossed
L
x

Driving test

I think this is the right forum to tell the whole ruddy world I've passed my test today! Yes campers on my 7th attempt they finally passed me. I'm still in shock and I don't really believe it but I have to say I'm very pleased.

So thanks for all your support and for not mocking me.


I DID IT



L
xx

what more????

What can I say I'm blown away by the requests for more mail (all 2 of you!) Tim are you out there have you looked yet??? Sorry for not adding anything for a while but I've been a little under the weather just a cold nothing very exciting but I've no co ordination and I may be making less sense than normal! Chris and I both had a sickie yesterday I haven't been ill with anyone since me and my brother had measles together. I recomend it it's nice to have the company. Today we dragged ourselves to work which conveniently was a staff day in the hotel next door! We could even see our flat from the conference room window. Ok pickles love you all

L

xx