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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1590 on: May 27, 2011, 09:47:02 AM »
IA:  DH & I both thought it was Saturday when we first woke up this morning, but alas, it's only Friday.

UP:  Friday is great for me & I need it to get ready for tomorrow.

IA:  Not so great for DH because he had to go to work.  Poor DH.
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1591 on: May 27, 2011, 09:55:34 AM »
UP: I got to have my first shower in a week at the gym today (ours is broken so I've had to use the bath).
IA: The water was lukewarm at it's hottest, when usually it's nice and toasty. :(
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1592 on: May 28, 2011, 05:01:52 PM »
UP: I'm about to fill out my application SET(M) for my appointment on Tuesday! :)
IA: I'm about to fill out my application SET(M) for my appointment on Tuesday...  :-[

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UP: I finished in enough time for dinner and a movie! ;D
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1593 on: May 29, 2011, 09:36:08 AM »
Where I grew up there was a drive in movie theatre and we always went to that - it was the only way we were able to see films as kids because it was cheap- 2 films,bring your own food, pay by the carload.

UP: Its still alive and kicking and being supported by the locals. Nice to see a drive in theatre still going -with blockbuster movies too!

IA: My sister posting pictures about going to the drive in last night!!  I'm jealous that she gets to go to the drive-in and that its also warm enough there to sit outside and watch a movie!  :P
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1594 on: May 29, 2011, 11:56:46 AM »
UP: BF's family seems quite nice. :)

IA: BF is crap at introductions so I've been frantically trying to learn/remember everyone's names and not looking like an idiot.

IA2: Slept like crap last night, so that's 2 nights in a row that I'm short on sleep. Not guaranteed to make me a thrilling social companion.
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1595 on: May 29, 2011, 11:59:36 AM »
Quote from: equestrianerd on May 29, 2011, 11:56:46 AM
UP: BF's family seems quite nice. :)

IA: BF is crap at introductions so I've been frantically trying to learn/remember everyone's names and not looking like an idiot.

IA2: Slept like crap last night, so that's 2 nights in a row that I'm short on sleep. Not guaranteed to make me a thrilling social companion.
Dont worry about names - be light about it...Say it will take me time to remember everyones names.  I think when introduced fast to everyone you just say I hope there isn't a quiz on this later ;-)  Glad they were nice and it went well! Now you get your own bed back.
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1596 on: May 29, 2011, 12:09:50 PM »
Quote from: ChillyWilly on May 29, 2011, 11:59:36 AM
Dont worry about names - be light about it...Say it will take me time to remember everyones names.  I think when introduced fast to everyone you just say I hope there isn't a quiz on this later ;-)  Glad they were nice and it went well! Now you get your own bed back.

Yeah, I don't think anyone really minds, but it bugs me just the same. ;)

One more night/day here and then back home. Don't think the bed's at fault (though sofa beds aren't the most comfortable), just bad sleep in general. Only 7 more weeks until my surgery, which should help with that. :)
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1597 on: May 29, 2011, 12:12:05 PM »
Quote from: equestrianerd on May 29, 2011, 12:09:50 PM
Yeah, I don't think anyone really minds, but it bugs me just the same. ;)

One more night/day here and then back home. Don't think the bed's at fault (though sofa beds aren't the most comfortable), just bad sleep in general. Only 7 more weeks until my surgery, which should help with that. :)

Are they doing the tonsilectomy?
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1598 on: May 29, 2011, 03:18:56 PM »
Quote from: princesslemons on May 29, 2011, 12:12:05 PM
Are they doing the tonsilectomy?

Yep, finally got booked in. :) Hoping being on the short-notice cancellation list might bump me up a bit, but that's probably a longshot.
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1599 on: May 30, 2011, 11:07:57 AM »
IA:  Our living room ceiling light fixture went faulty a week or two ago & when DH was investigating the problem (not the bulb) a piece of it bust off.

UP:  So yesterday he was back & forth to Homebase to get a new fixture, some teensy screwdrivers, electronic testing kit, etc to DIY it safely.

IA:  Took him quite awhile yesterday to put the new fixture on, figure out how to attach the wires (old house, old connections) & get the light working again.

UP:  He got the light fixture working again - yay!

IA:  Except we discovered it was then connected up to the same wires that also light our front door entrance light fixture.

UP:  So he's been back at it again & finally got it sorted - only one fixture to each switch now - yay!

IA:  He's decided that our home must have been wired by a madman.  :-X
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1600 on: May 30, 2011, 11:53:33 AM »
UP:  Someone is reading a new blog I started for fun just to throw thoughts into the universe.

IA:  Someone important is reading it and commenting.  Eeeeek!  Wish I would think more before posting!

UP:  Intellectual debate (well, pseudo-intellectual from me at best) for the win! 
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1601 on: May 30, 2011, 12:47:18 PM »
UP.  Were with having a roast turkey, roast tatties, peas, & green bean casserole. usually Bank Holidays are fend for yourself day unless we planned going out somewhere.

Up. Dh just made us some ASDA Good For You range choc angel delight its one dessert I can have an not feel guilty about having it. ;)  :)

IA. ASDA stopped carrying the Good For You range angel delight an we only have a few packets of it left. :(  [smiley=disappointed.gif]
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1602 on: May 30, 2011, 04:03:34 PM »
Quote from: persephone on May 30, 2011, 11:53:33 AM
UP:  Intellectual debate (well, pseudo-intellectual from me at best) for the win! 

Go you!!!
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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1603 on: May 31, 2011, 05:46:04 PM »
Mrs. R's DIY saga reminded me:

UP: DH decided to paint the ceiling in the back hall ...

IA: He's totally alone in the house and probably shouldn't be climbing ladders anyway

UP: Noticed old wires and box from ancient door bell so pulled them all out

IA: Suddenly realized they were the telephone wires!!

UP: Managed to cobble them together again ... so phone is working

IA: Noticed ceiling plaster is not just heavily stained but also loose so replastered it and now has to wait for plaster to dry ...

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Re: Part IA, Part UP
« Reply #1604 on: May 31, 2011, 05:56:55 PM »
I think you win!  ;D
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