Post Christmas

Hi All

Gosh I have been very neglectful of my blog, so sorry.

Hope you all have a great christmas.

We had Christmas day with my family and Boxing Day here at home. The Saturday after Christmas we entertain Hubbys family...never as long as I live again!! It was a nightmare from start to finish..Jeremy Kyle or Jerry Springer had nothing on it! We then had to have Julians Dad and his new Spanish lady friend stay with us for 6 days, she speaks no English and he would only translate what he felt like, lukily Rory did AS level Spanish so he helped out! Apart from one of his sisters we were the only ones who would have them as some of them disapprove of it!! We had a few funny moments especially as she insisited on calling us Spanish names I was Luisa ans Julian was Julio! The best moment came in a resturant when she asked "Julio constipado?" which turned out to mean Julian do you have a cold! We now keep asking him how his constipation is much to his annoyance!!! His Dad didnt find it funny but luckily she had a sense of humour and nearly fell off her chair when Rory explained.

I have had the coldy chesty lurgy since Christmas Day and a combination of that ,working and putting up with the F.I.L has left me worn out! My husband describes his father as Captain |Mainwaring on a bad day!! Never a truer word has been said.

I wanted to put  a photo of my Christmas Cake on but it seems to have disappeared . Oh and I must tell you I got my own laptop as a present, I was so lucky> My very own with noone elses games and rubbish on!

Anyway just wanted to say Hi and Happy  New Year

Lots of love Louise xx

Jaded

Hi All

Have been really busy working, so no entry sorry.

Been out in my dress and it went well even if I was about 1 foot taller than most people who work with Julian. Didnt trip over in my high(ish) heels . Food was Ok, there was a cocktail bar, casino massive chocolate fountain, photographer and magician. We tripped out at about 11pm and headed off down the road a couple of mile to my work party which was in full swing! There were several people slightly worse for wear to put it politely, I was a tad overdressed but hey! One of the receptionists was extremely drunk and proceeded to tell one of the drs all her grudges over and over and over again!

The christmas rush at work has not got any better! I have got to work until 4pm Christmas eve but I dont really mind. We will have the secret santa in the morning which is always great fun! Speaking of which my present I have ordered has not come the firm are resending it so fingers crossed it will arrive or I shall have to make a last minute trip out. I have done loads of internet shopping this year and it has been a bit of a disaster. Lots of thing are still to arrive , somethings are wrong and most annoyingly I have waited in twice for a delivery that has twice been forgotten to be put on the van! That firm are in for a piece of my mind on Monday!

Last night we had a dinner party and I am feeling slightly jaded ( a bit hungover really!). It all went well we had a good laugh and everyone liked my cooking. We had salmon rilette to start, then boozy beef , cruncy roast potatos and veg then Key lime pie. I love cooking but find it never racking deciding what to cook and worrying what it will turn out like.

Anyway I am off for a cup of tea and an ibuprofen!

Louise xxx

busy busy busy

Hi All

Hope my American friends had a Happy Thanksgiving!!

This week at work has been sooooo busy, lots of coughs etch being kindly shared with us! Today I had a man in who is hard of hearing (well I am assuming that!) and had a very odd conversation, along the lines of "when did you bring your repeat form in"

"its a nasal spray"

"no when did you bring your repeat in"

"its blood pressure pills too"

This went on for quite a while, all the people in the queue were struggling to contain themselves. This reminded me of some of my funnier moments at work which I though I would share.

I have to say first, odd people, mad people and the slightly simple people gravitate towards me and its a standing joke at work that it could only happen to me.

One day a lady came in and asked for a prescription for "maisie". "maisie who" I enquire. Blank looks all around " "I dont know but she goes on the bus!!!" It took half an hour of emlimination to find the correct Maisie! Now this lady (the collecion one ) is always called "Maisie on the bus">

Now it gets complication Maisie on the Bus goes in to see the Dr, who bless him they gravitate too!

"

Hello Dr , were you on holiday last week "

"Yes I went to Scotland"

"Ohhh did you see my sister whilst you were there!!"

We were choking all through coffee break that day!

I have another man who collects lots of peoples medicine but he too never knows their names, it is said if ever I leave I  will have to put up a deciphering chart for everyone so they know who ...Big Doris, Gladie,her round the flats , Maureen who you would want sitting on you!! and June who plays the organ are.

Anyway I thought I would share these with you ans they may make you smile.

Louise xx

 

dress

this is my dress...hope you like it! I got a silver wrap/top thing to wearover the top.

Christmas

Hi All

Thought I was due for an update.

Yesterday we went xmas shopping, Julian brought me some lovely clothes to wear for his christmas party. He chose me a DRESS!! Its very nice too I will try to photograph it. Now need some shoes and a bag. Didnt buy many presents as I as usual spent too much time making my mind up!

His do is black tie with a meal , disco and casino, it is unfortunately the same night as my works do so will have to give that a miss.

Today Julian is off "TEAM BUILDING", his shift has gone off sea fishing, Deliverance comes to mind!He went looking like a cross between  a member of the S.A.S and Elmer Fudd!I will not rely on his fishing for tea lol.

Had a couple of nice chats on Journals chat, so maybe will chat to one of you one day on there.

Take care all

Louise

more pictures

 

 

just adding a few more piccies for you whilst I am home for lunch!. The Gite was massive it had 5 bedrooms, a lovely log burner and all you could need really. We went to St Emillion and did wine tasting which was good fun.Brought a case back so might have a French night!  Louise xx

Post hoilday depression

Hello

Back from sunny France. Had a good times did lots of sightseeing and eating ( and drinking!). Weather was good albeit a bit cold at night.

Harry made some new friends and had a great  time.

I cannot begin to say how awful my work is at the moment. I dread going in..we are so far behind. On top of that its my birthday Sunday which always depresses me! I'm sure I will be fine next week.

I have tried to catch up on journals sorry if I havent commented.

Hope you like the photos  Louise x