crazy cat with skeleton wings....ARRGGHHH...run for your lives people!!!!!

Sorry tash, but at least I've got a smile on my face (well, sort of)

one for you too



Glad you are smiling (Sort of)

Erm... edited to add that i'm not sort of glad you are smiling.... I meant that I am glad you are sort of smiling...

DEBZ!! Thankee for thinking of me I texted you as well to let you know how I got on



Oh I know - we are looking to move to where the cheap houses are when we get a bit of money behind us and can get a decent job in the area... who knows what the future holds ;D




Am going to be working on the write-up soon and for the medical - I am SO exhausted because I was so stressed - I got home, had a bath and am sat in my fluffy dressing gown now feeling like I want to sleep but knowing I have to write stuff up soon or I just won't ever bother

LOL@evil skelekitten

AWWWWWWWW. MUCH better, Tash. Much better.

g'morning everyone. cats with wings!

Well, what a difference a day makes! No, not all our problems are solved, but just an evening minus the drama really changes the face of things! Like in the movie "What About Bob?" it's the baby steps that add up!

Thanks everyone for your support and cute, or scary, kitty pics! You guys really lifted my spirits!

Awwwwww. That's wonderful, Julez. Yes, some days can really get you down. It's amazing what a difference a day can make. Now you've made MY day.

Glad you feel better today Julez

Hope you didn't have nightmares about the cat with wings Krikit

g'morning everyone. it's friday!

where is everyone?

Hello all. Making a wee visit whilst I can.

Most of the stuff for the wedding sorted now so I'm having more time to sit and think about stuff I miss so having a few homesick moments but Nick's mammy is being such a big support to me. She is amazing.

Nick played improv guitar at a local bar last night. He is an amazing guitarist but has really bad nerves and no belief in himself. It's the first time he has played for a decent sized audience of total strangers. He did so well and had people going up to him and complimenting him and buying him drinks (he doesn't even drink, lol). I'm so proud of him. He was originally only supposed to play 30mins but they kept him going and kept telling him to turn up for over an hour. It has done so much for his confidence. I've bought him a cookie cake that says "you are a star" for when he gets off work.

Oh..one more thing....I have discovered hayfever season starts earlier here and it appears that I'm allergic to Nebraska! So if any Nebraskans know where I can get some Honey made in Nebraska I'd appriciate a wee message. Before I sneeze myself inside out.

*hugs*

Oooooo. Post a video of him playing on YouTube so we can all hear him! I love the guitar.

Debz, are you saying that if you eat local honey you can build up your resistance to whatever you're allergic to in your area?

hiya everyone!

Great idea about YouTube! I'd love to see him play and while I have every intention of visiting Nebraska armed with a gallon of Zinfandel, in the meantime I will need some substitute

I think re the honey she just likes to buy local/natural etc but I never thought about it having any effect on hayfever - you think it would?

if you eat honey made in the local area it contains elements of the local pollen so helps build a natural resistance to the allergens. Works kind of the same way as a virus vaccine. You get a wee bit of it that helps you fight it off.

It really works and doesn't make you drowsy like most allergy meds

Wow. That's really interesting, Debz. Thanks! I'll give it a try.

cool thing about the honey! I never knowed that

I don't tend to suffer from hay fever or any type of allergy (for which I am most grateful ) but if I ever do, or know friends who do, I shall try that out... you should write a book of natural remedies, Debz, or at least collate some important tips in a thread in here

g'morning everyone.

it's afternoon in the UK

Morning

Am busy drooling over the David Tennant website at the moment - the new series of Doctor Who is soooooo good!!!

Well, "my" house was sold! A little sad about it, but realize it was not meant to be. We are looking at another one on Thursday night though. A little smaller, but much more updated!

Aw!

You have the right attitude though - like you say, if it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't meant to be.

A little smaller and updated says cheaper bills and less time spent cleaning to me!

Exactly! And its still a bit larger than our current house. Plus, the grounds at this other house are nicer. Beautiful garden just waiting for my green thumb! I can't wait to see the inside, aside from the pics online, that is!

oh, it's a shame you didn't get the one you had your eye on, but INVARIABLY in my experience, if you miss out on one house you liked, you end up with something better

and a garden is a gift from heaven

Hi all! Wow, I feel like I have been away for approximately, hmmmm, FOREVER but now I am back in the Elm City. I've been feverishly catching up on all the posts but I've still got a ways to go. It was awesome having our VJ dinner last week (was it really only 6 days ago???), and I can report that the VJ UK folk are a fine looking bunch indeed.

And yes, most importantly, I bought my duvet! http://www.johnlewis.com/2350/Product.aspx For some reason they're not showing the weight I bought (2.5 tog, perfect for California) but this is a beaut.

Or it could be saved for... shhhhhhh... it's a secret...



Awww - at least you have more lined up and at least you are able to look together I'm sure you'll find one that is just perfect



OMG yeah it was only six days ago!! I can't believe that this time last week I was absolutely bricking it about my medical and interview - it feels like a lifetime ago already!!!

Duvet looks gorgeous... god only know what we will end up but I will bear in mind John Lewis once we have settled in and have some money

South Fork Vineyard
CONTACT: Jackie Hopken
ADDRESS: 845 Road East D - Ogallala, NE 69153-4759
PHONE: 308-284-6394
E-MAIL: southfrk@megavision.com
PRODUCTS: Honey-pure, comb honey, flavored cream honey, flavored honey stixs. Gift baskets and gift boxes: assortment of pure honey - 8 oz. jars - 12 oz. bears and 1.5 lb. jars; or assortment of cream honey - 6 oz. or 12 oz. tubs and comb and stixs. Any size baskets can be made for any occasion.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY: year round
PRODUCT PACKAGING: gift basket and gift boxes
PRODUCT SHIPPING: continental U.S.
PRODUCT ORDERING: phone and e-mail
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Ground
PAYMENT METHOD: check and money order

Valhalla Bee Farm
CONTACT: Warren and Jane Nelson
ADDRESS: P.O. Box 4407 - Lincoln, NE 68504
PHONE: 402-466-8173
FAX: 402-466-8173
PRODUCTS: Pure Nebraska honey and creme honey. Liquid honey available in various sizes. Honey spread available in 8- or 3-oz. jars. Four flavors are available: plain, strawberry, cinnamon, and raspberry.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY: year round
PRODUCT PACKAGING: packaged by the case for use in gift boxes
PRODUCT SHIPPING: nationwide
PRODUCT ORDERING: mail order, phone, and fax
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Ground
PAYMENT METHOD: check

To bee (couldn't let that pun go) fair, there really isn't much of a bee keeping industry here. As the weather gets warmer you might want to go to craft fairs and farmers markets to see if there is a beekeeping hobbyist that is selling their product. Also, some craft stores might sell honey too...there is a local brand of jam called Grandma's and they had a line of honey a long time ago, but I don't know if they still sell the honey.

g'morning uk!

Afternoon all!

Great news about your house Julez!!

Thats interesting about the honey too Debz! I get hayfever, so I will definitely be trying that one!

Oh, that is a beautiful duvet, maven. Hmm, would it be cheeky of one to put one on my birthday or Christmas list, do you think?

Julez - I love the new avatar; he looks so serious and proud!

It is NEVER too cheeky to ask for a new duvet

wow, they have silk filled duvets in John Lewis....

it's a lot of money, but wow. I bet it would be really snuggly, and quite light and airy in summer.

very tempted.

gotta save for moving.
gotta save for moving.
gotta save for moving.

*sigh*

man, yes, am I EVER tired of saving for moving! I've been saving for ever, or so it seems... can't even remember buying anything fun

will NEVER buy a duvet though

ah, but the most fun part is after you move & can't work/spend/etc.

I've been not spending for ages, whilst working my arse off... doing the same, ie not spending, whilst lying about the house watching DVDs, or digging my garden, or similar, will be absolutely excellent

If there is anyone who can keep herself sufficiently entertained, it is certainly you, StP!

fanks

I have so many plans... guess we'll see what comes of them all

Just got back from the doctor's -- I have an infected earlobe. (For those who met me last week, that's why I kept the left side of my head covered as much as possible with my hair!) It's not as bad as it was last week when it was 3 times its normal size and magenta, but still, ewwww. I am a giant earlobe freak.



I agree with Tash -- never too cheeky! And Poiteen -- the silk duvets were honestly not that great, in my opinion. A little too insubstantial for snuggling purposes.

PS: It was 90+ this weekend in LA. Silk would be just fine for most of the year! It sounds lovely.

Well the great thing about john lewis is they have those sample ones that you can have a good feel of before you commit to any one duvet

Have you felt the silk one? I'm curious what it feels like - Is it really fluffy? Or silky?

It was neither -- I tried them all on Wednesday morning. It felt a bit floppy and bleh, not much to it. I initially thought I would get the silk one, thinking it would be lightweight enough for LA. I liked the Hungarian Goose best in the end, as it was really, really lightweight (2.5 tog is below the normal summerweight ones) but still had that indefinable snuggle factor to it. The silk one didn't feel as comfy. I'm sure it is great, but it didn't check all my boxes. Actually, neither did the Hungarian Goose one -- the Siberian Goose one is the absolute BOMB but it costs accordingly. I used to have one (back when I was married to the rich solicitor) and man, I wish I had held out for that in the divorce.

Right, i'm outta here

Sees you all later

Hi all

Never been in this thread before, just wanted to say hi to fellow brits and their spouses/families.

Today is exactly 4 months since we began the CR1 journey. I was hoping (foolishly I know) we'd get NOA2... I must have OCD about neat timelines or something

lou, uk

managed to find honey that's made in the same zipcode I live in so got it 2 days ago. Allergy symptoms already getting better.

I'm going to compile a natural remedy database so if anyone has any ailments they want me to include let me know. Remember I am not a Dr. I just come from a family who for many many generations has not had total trust in "western' modern medicine espeially when it comes to handing out drugs that has a list of side effects longer than what it treats (even more so when fairly often one of those side effects is death!) I personally haven't taken a painkiller for over 15 years. Not bad for someone who suffers from migranes and bad period cramp.

Ohh would love to know what you use for migraines.. i've suffered from them forever though burning peppermint does help.

hey guys

oh wait, this is the off-topic thread,


I'm sorry, I'm just feeling a little silly this morning

Can't wait to see your database, Debz!

I've been away from VJ for a couple of days. My uncle passed and I just didn't feel like chatting. I was hoping to see him one last time this summer when we'll be in England. My aunt died, suddenly, last year and he just lost the will to live. In fact, he passed on the anniversary of her funeral.

Anyway, my cousin is having her breast reconstructed today. She's a breast cancer survivor. It's going to be a long day because she's scheduled to be in surgery for 8.5 hours. Story here. And I've got the painters coming in an hour to do the kitchen, living room and dining room so I guess I'd better get a move on and get ready!

Ciao.

Hi everyone! Enjoying some sunshine in Bristol today. If only it would stick around!

Trying to get more organized about selling off our stuff and packing the rest for shipping. No more international moves for a while.....way to stressful! The next one won't be for another 20 years when we retire to Spain!

Hope you are all enjoying your Wednesday!