Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Weather again

So, today was good. No rain, no wind, no frost, probably about 8? Maybe even 9?
This is not bad seeing as it is actually December.
Not looking good for snow at Xmas which is a Very Sad Thing.
Rain.
Rain is not good .
But can't complain when there is rain and 10 degrees.
Lordy Lordy , how our standards plummet....



xmas treats

 Every year we get this present from MOTHER.
It is amazing. Probably the best chocolates in the world.
So the the box has two of each chocolate, you can taste them then rate them on a scale of 1 to 10.
We choose not to share these chocolates with anybody else.
The Gorgeous Son and The New Girlfriend are coming up to ours on Saturday.
We are going to hide the chocolates.


always best not to start off rating too high...


Saturday, December 15, 2012

Xmas jerseys

This is definitely a post for Cousin Jane.

Help.

Jersey, jumper , sweater, cardigan...
I ordered a sweater here, which to me would be like a jersey, but turned out to be a sweat shirt.
So a sweater is not a knitted thing, nor indeed is a jumper.
A jersey seems to be knitted.
I know  a cardigan has buttons...Even if it is not  knitted?
As far as I know, a jersey covers everything knitted, a sweater is knitted (apparently not)
 So , what is a jumper?  Is it knitted?

Great Aunt Faith asked , on her Xmas list , for  Totes.
I thought they may be some kind of bag. The Hubby thought they may  be something to do with horses ( makes sense)
Nope.
They are socks.
Who knew?
And , indeed, I have bought some.

On the label it says "Dozy  Totes"
Which to me seems like a pun on "maisey dotes and doesy dotes...
The song?
I think you have to be a Pom.

Even then it's a bit of a stretch.
Who knew shopping would be so hard?








Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Online shopping r us

How did I ever ever manage before online shopping?
It is wonderful and magical.
Want something? Type it into google.
Order it
Pay
Arrives within 3 days
Sometimes, arrives the next day.
My postman loves me. I am always so excited /grateful/impressed when he delivers  my orders.
He may just think I am a mad old bat. 
Especially when I answer the door with Mad People Hair.
But, still and all, Xmas is magical with online shopping! 

Coat Rack Emergency

Having never needed such an item before now, it's amazing how this has become an absolute necessity !
Last night, the coat rack broke.
With a resounding crack, spilling coats, scarves, umbrellas and hats all over the floor.
This, I may add, was not some cheap shit ikea rack, no indeed, this coat rack came from Dwell, and cost £150.
I bought it over 2 years ago, but when I phoned Dwell, no problem...no questions, no issues ( big applause to Dwell) replacement if I want it, or refund.
Sadly, the replacement only in February, due to the popular demand on these racks.
If only they knew.....
So, sadly, I have to go with a refund, and try to buy a new coat rack.
Easier said than done.
Spent all day online and in some stores (hate it when I actually have to GO to a shop...)
All to no avail.
For the minute, all the coats etc are now flung over the couch.
Charming.

You may wonder why a coat rack is so essential. I know that a Saffa may not understand this.

There is no cupboard space here. Also, it is a bloody pain to go up and down the stairs to get coats and jackets every day.
So, my coat rack stuff: blazer, for cooler days, leather jacket for slightly colder days, coat (2) for kak cold days.
Other coats are actually upstairs in the cupboard. We have many. It's a Pom thing.
Floofy snow jacket is still in the loft...it's not that cold yet.

The Hubby
2 very heavyweight jackets
Black full length coat.
Leather jacket

Also, of course, scarves  and umbrellas.

Actually, no wonder it broke.


Friday, December 7, 2012

Weather report

You may be wondering, seeing as I have not spoken about the weather  for some time...
Well, yes , it is cold.
This is , after all , Pom Land.
So, yes, it gets cold.
Get over it.
Wear warm clothes.
Fucking Hell.
How bad can it be?

Adjust.
That's what we have to do.
It's not that cold actually.
Stay in bed.
Put the heating on.
Don't be such a  baby.

Snow! Yay! I love it
#dont be such a sissy











Online shopping

Fabulous. Online shopping.

Never have to listen to stupid Xmas carols.
Amazon.com
And Firebox
And Iwoot

For the record, Firebox is way better than stupid Iwoot.

It is cold and dark.
Thanks to online shopping , I may never have to leave the house

Ha!





Xmas spirit

Today, in Tesco, there was a Santa wandering around the store WITHOUT HIS BEARD!
I told him to put his beard on as he was traumatising the children.
And me!
He chose to ignore this.
So I reported him to management who then crapped on him and told him when he was on the floor he had to wear his beard.
Well indeed!
And, anyway, he was over 6 foot tall and skinny as anything...how stupid is that?

I probably am getting no Xmas presents now.....