Weekly Chat Thread - 7th April and it's still snowing

[celfyddydau]

Hi all

Carry on your chat here. Hope it's not too cold where you are. :D

[loopylou]

Although no snow & the sun shinning... ........... its freezing....

Just popped in to say hello & meant to working trying to get a few appointments to get orders but as you can see i've got side tracked!!

So what is everybody going to be up to this week??:confused:

[madcow]

It's cold here and we just had hail.Why is it when the kids are off school the weather is miserable.
Got Sophie actually sitting down quietly just brought her Enchanted (how long the quiet and sitting will last i don't know)
What is everone up to today

[Bagpuss]

Snow has gone! We bought Enchanted and have watched it today too - I love that film!!!

Been to see our practice nurse and ended up having an argument with her and completely upsetting her which made her turn on me!

[LeonieM]

I'm just wading through piles of ironing. Can't do any packing until the clothes are ironed. Can't put the extras (chargers etc) into the cases until the clothes are in there. So, it's a bit of a catch-22 at the moment.

OH is mithering a bit at the mess, but that can't be helped. He's currently upstairs sorting out socks and underwear - and niggling at Emma who has supposedly had a shower, even though she was in and out of the bath so quickly I don't think the bath has had a chance to get wet!

Once I've ironed as much as I'm going to - some will have to wait until we get there - then I can get my underwear, swimwear and nightwear sorted, and then I can actually pack. I have 4 cases up here, but I really don't think I'm going to fill them all. It helps that we don't have to take 3 big bath towels this year. I was going to take a fifth, fold down, bag in the bottom of one of the big cases, but I seriously don't think we're going to need it.

Anyway, Iron's up to temperature and I'm going in! lol :rolleyes:

[celfyddydau]

I love Enchanted too but didn't realise it was out today. I want to get my copy from Woolies as they are supposed to have a special cover for it.

[LeonieM]

Finished the ironing. I've done about 20 teeshirts, 1 skirt, 1 pair of jeans, 3 pairs of leggings, 2 dressing gowns and Emm'a sun hat! lol

Anything else can wait until we get there now.

I'm having a little sit down and a drink, and then I'm going to start packing. OH is panicking a bit, but I told him - it's not the big things that we'll forget (ie passports and money), it'll be the little things such as nail scissors, tissues, prescribed tablets etc! Oh, and I'm usually very good at forgetting underwear! lol

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Hello all,

sorry I've been absent today, got my laptop back from PC World and bought some Super industrial anti-virus software just incase! We're still not sure what happened and it could just be that my poor laptop was getting too full!

I might be in Bristol next week BTW for a boudoir shoot so if anyone is in the Bristol, Somerset/Devon, that part of the country and they want a photoshoot, family, boudoir, pet portraits, childrens portraits or pretty much anything else let me know and I'll squeeze you in. It's looking like we might be down on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday so please do let me know if you've always wanted a photoshoot but you thought you lived too far away!!

[LorraineJ]

Finished the ironing. I've done about 20 teeshirts, 1 skirt, 1 pair of jeans, 3 pairs of leggings, 2 dressing gowns and Emm'a sun hat! lol

Anything else can wait until we get there now.

I'm having a little sit down and a drink, and then I'm going to start packing. OH is panicking a bit, but I told him - it's not the big things that we'll forget (ie passports and money), it'll be the little things such as nail scissors, tissues, prescribed tablets etc! Oh, and I'm usually very good at forgetting underwear! lol

Good for you.

Its a ruddy nuisance you have to make sure that half these things go in hold luggage these days. At least thats something we don't have to think about sailing from Holyhead in August.

[LeonieM]

Hello all,

sorry I've been absent today, got my laptop back from PC World and bought some Super industrial anti-virus software just incase! We're still not sure what happened and it could just be that my poor laptop was getting too full!

I might be in Bristol next week BTW for a boudoir shoot so if anyone is in the Bristol, Somerset/Devon, that part of the country and they want a photoshoot, family, boudoir, pet portraits, childrens portraits or pretty much anything else let me know and I'll squeeze you in. It's looking like we might be down on Wednesday/Thursday/Friday so please do let me know if you've always wanted a photoshoot but you thought you lived too far away!!

I worry that my lappie will bite the bullet in the next year or so. I could do with backing it up again - once we're back from holiday will be a good time, because then there'll be all my holiday photos on it.

Do you run 'disk cleanup' on a regular basis? Empty out your 'temporary internet files' etc? That doesn't half speed up access! lol

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Yeah, I do all of that, I just think my system was so overwhelmed with stuff, it's only just a year old though and I've had several problems with it. I am going to upgrade in the next couple of months though.

[LeonieM]

I'm not impressed if it's only lasted a year!!! What is your processor speed? Was it expensive or a 'cheapie'?

If it was a basic 'cheapie' then I'm not surprised. However, if it was a high spec, then they're having a laugh!

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

It was neither, it's a mid-range machine, the problem is (according to James) it's catered for personal home use and I need a business machine. It's fine though because Paul needs a new laptop anyway so he can have this one which will service him really well and I'll get a mean machine which James (PC worlds, God of Computers) is going to cater to my exact needs.

[Bagpuss]

And of course as I discovered when I was doing mystery shoppping PC World do special offers just for business customers who they seem to pull out all the stops for! Unfortunately I cannot say my experience on a personal home user level so glad they can get something right Mandy - sounds like this James is a God of Computers - hope he does not leave!

[loopylou]

I got my computer through the business centre in pc world & they do go out of there way to help you in that dept although when they before they knew it was for a business they could hardly be bothered to serve me!!

Funny enough i got a booklet in today with a range of some special offers in it for business users - i havent opened it yet.

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

teehee it's true, I once swore never to go to PCWorld again, a long time before I was a business customer. These days they're just so good to me I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else!!

[tink84]

Hi everyone

Been out cruising in my car again. Matt wanted a pub with a view so ended up at the Ravensworth Arms. Would reccomend it to anyone who is visiting the North East

[celfyddydau]

Enjoying your new found freedom then!

[loopylou]

Sarah,
Glad you are enjoying out & about in your car!!

Any word from your job interview?

[mandijane55]

Evening all.......

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Evening MJ, Evening all :)

We used to do to the Ravensworth, haven't been for ages.

[mandijane55]

Morning all....an early start for me today and NO TRAFFIC...after my 2 hour stint on the M6 yesterday believe me this is a blessing....and it's snowing too....

[Bagpuss]

Sun is out and the sky is blue!!! Got some washing on the go too and hopefully will be able to hang it out when I get back from the hairdressers.

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

I have so much to do today! Luckily the children are off out for the day to their grandmas. The cleaner is currently here so atleast the house should be tidy!!

[madcow]

I have so much to do today! Luckily the children are off out for the day to their grandmas. The cleaner is currently here so atleast the house should be tidy!!


Fancy sending her round to ours when she has finished hun.
Weather is beautiful here today just sat out in a t-shirt,with a nice cuppa,been to see the dietician today and i have a goal of losing 10-16 pounds in 2 months.Why do all the bad things have to taste so nice,but she said don't give up choccie in 1 go cut it down gradually which really shocked me.
Got more of the dreaded 'H' word to do later then will do some more packing,sick of looking at boxes now lol.
Hope you all have a nice day xxxx

[celfyddydau]

10-16 pounds in 2 months sounds a lot! Good luck. Are you going to put a counter in your signature so we can see how you are doing?

I'm off to the library as I have to take some books back.

[madcow]

10-16 pounds in 2 months sounds a lot! Good luck. Are you going to put a counter in your signature so we can see how you are doing?

I'm off to the library as I have to take some books back.


I would if i knew how to do it lol

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Just think 2 pounds a week and it doesn't seem such an uphill struggle (says she who likes cakes too much!!).

I'm doing wedding albums, it took me all morning to calibrate my new printer to my laptop but I think I have it sorted now!

[madcow]

Don't mention laptops to me hun lol,brought a new one and can we figure out how to set it up wireless can we heck.

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Afternoon!!

I've had such a productive day, I've caught up on all my print orders, got them all posted off, finished a wedding album and delivered another wedding album!!

Just world domination to go then :D

[loopylou]

Evening,

And what a lovely bright day 2day was!! :)

I spent a few hours cleaning after lunch & everythings sparkling!!

Talking of losing weight i need to lose at least 28 lbs i was hoping to go to weight watchers on thurs evening!! Only 1 problem i love food!!

So whats everyone elses day been like?

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

LOL, I just read that you needed to lose 28lb by Thursday, I was thinking chopping a limb off might work at this short notice!!

[loopylou]

Ha ha :D:D

Thats me i start a diet on a monday & want to be thin by a friday!! Thats me!!

[celfyddydau]

Is anyone else watching "the diets that time forgot"? I would loose weight so easily on that show as I won't eat anything they've served so far!

They split the people into 3 teams to see which team will loose weight the best according to the diet & exercise programme set.

Victorians - low carb diet and mostly eating "meat" this includes things like offal! Even for breakfast.

Chew Chew diet (Edwardian) they can eat anything they like but must chew each mouthful 32 times. Also it has to be something the Edwardians would have had so no burgers or chips!

1920s - Calorie controlled diet, they have been getting a lot of disgusting food as well, again things like offal.

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

I rarely watch regular TV anymore Celfy, I find it's all a load of utter tosh other than of course gems like IDA and Dr Who and of course the wonderful Gavin and Stacey which even makes me snort sometimes :D

[mandijane55]

I don't watch a great deal of tv....if I'm not at work or in my craft room I'm sleeping...LOL

[corrine]

Is anyone else watching "the diets that time forgot"? I would loose weight so easily on that show as I won't eat anything they've served so far!

I am loving this programme, even DS1 is watching with me, his eyes nearly fell out of his head when they started running around naked though:eek:

[celfyddydau]

It's about the only programme I watch :D

[Bagpuss]

I wish I had seen the first series of Gavin and Stacey - only just discovered it and being from Swansea I really think I get more out of the humour that DH does!

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Gavin and Stacey is a classic, I love Rob Brydon, I loved him when he was in Marion and Geoff which was of course another comedy classic!

[samsq]

I have to agree - Gavin & Stacey is fantastic and it makes me laugh out loud, even when I'm on my own!

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

I've been known to snort!!!

[mandijane55]

I've been known to snort at Benidorm.....that programme is just my idea of a nightmare holiday.....but it's so funny to watch
Got LOADS of photos printed at photobox which have arrived today...also had a photo montage printed for my noticeboard at work, it was BOGOF so I got one printed for nana in the us as a surprise for mothers day (may) it's really quite nice....will look fab framed....

[madcow]

I've been known to snort!!!


Do we want to know your recreational habbits hun :D

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Lolololol!!

[Bagpuss]

Pressie sound great MJ - would love to see a photo of it!

Not had a very exciting day today - just out getting essential bits for DD - socks, vests that sort of thing, trip to the Post Office and we have been doing some painting (pictures!) together this afternoon as I got her a fabby kit from Poundland of the Flower Fairies!

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Morning all :)

Busy weekend beginning for me, photoshoot this morning, photoshoot tommorrow afternoon and then 3 photoshoots on Sunday, I will try and pop in but if I don't make it atleast you know why!!

[Bagpuss]

Bet you are pleased to be busy again tho Mandy! Hope the weather holds out for you it is a really lovely day here. As for me - well I won't be around much either as I am back at work tomorrow (don't mind cause we have a Trimcraft demo and I love the lady who is doing it!) and then Ally Pally for the BIG Scrapbooking and STamping show on Sunday so I will be worn out by Monday but cannot wait!

[madcow]

Morning all well the heavens have just opened here,so we have decided to stay in,which means we can get on with some packing.
Had to tell the dog off this morning,we have a nest of baby rabbits in our front flower bed and they have just started to venture out,but the dog thought your not coming on my patch so she caught one and was chucking it around and tried to kill it,luckily we got to it before she did damage and put it back in the nest,now she will go out with surpervision,i know its her instinct but we like baby bunnies.

[celfyddydau]

My dog would have done the same!

Not doing much today. Loads of things to do at work. Big Brother might be coming to annoy us tonight. We live near a big car race track and he's coming for the weekend, but not staying at the house. Thank goodness.

[loopylou]

Hi Everyone,

Well we have had snow through the nite well reAlly heavy heavy hail its still lying here!

Trying to catch up a bit & ive a party tonite so heres hoping they spent plenty!! O well if not at least i'm getting my name out there!! & i know some of the ones that are going- we used to go to school together -a few years ago!! well mabe 3!! Then ive the market tomorrow.....

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Evening all,

Todays shoot was fabbo and I think I was really lucky because it's been pouring down since lunchtime, so much so that tommorrows photoshoot is postponed till next weekend :(

Anyway if you want to see the photos from today they're on my blog now! :)

[corrine]

I love that photo of the couple next to the fountain - it's superb:)

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Thanks Corrine, that was my personal favourite from the whole session too :)

[mandijane55]

Great photos mandy !!

[madcow]

Morning all hope everyone is okies,off to look round a house this morning,so will be back later.

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

good luck Helen, I hope it's just the kind of place you're looking for :)

I've just got up, we all slept in which was quite nice actually. It's actually quite nice out so it's a shame that my clients postponed todays shoot. I have a day of twiddling my thumbs ahead :rolleyes:

[tink84]

Hi everyone

Its been a struggle to get on here lately as every night my sister has whipped the laptop:eek:

Glad its the weekend though

[mandijane55]

Good morning people....what is happening in the land of crafters this weekend...it's raining here so perfect excuse to stay in my pj's and get all of my patterned papers out....stare at them, stroke them and put them all away again...LMAO

[cherrypicker]

good morning...from a newbie to the forum....I am at home as hubs is working a late shift, I am making a red white and blue baby blanket at the moment so that's what I will be doing in between mummy type stuff! :)

[mandijane55]

My hubs is working too......so it's me and DD2

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

I'm going out for lunch if anyone actually bothers to get themselves ready!! :rolleyes:

[madcow]

It's now raining here after such a nice start to the day,Just got back from looking at the house,the house itself is perfect inside the only problem is there is no garden,not good when you have a child that loves to be outdoors on a nice day,she would have to stay in all the time.
But i wont give up i am still looking.

[mandijane55]

we had a house like that once with a toddler and it was a bit of a nightmare.....th back garden was all steps and planted areas....it wasn't suitable to lt my four year old play out.....was there not a park or anything in walking distance.....

[madcow]

we had a house like that once with a toddler and it was a bit of a nightmare.....th back garden was all steps and planted areas....it wasn't suitable to lt my four year old play out.....was there not a park or anything in walking distance.....


Nearest park is in the next village about 1.5 miles,i know thats not to far but when you have a Sophie and there are no pavements they just don't mix well.

[mandijane55]

I can see your problem :-(

[Bagpuss]

Hi Cherrypicker!!! Nice to see a new face in the lounge!

Well I have been at work this morning - tough week this week - all 4 hours of it! LOL!

Off to Ally Pally tomorrow - that's my weekend sorted!

[mandijane55]

sounds like a plan helen....

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

we've just got back from Lunch at the Bowes Incline, very nice it was too, I had Eton Mess for pudding and Oh My, yummaroo!!

[madcow]

we've just got back from Lunch at the Bowes Incline, very nice it was too, I had Eton Mess for pudding and Oh My, yummaroo!!


Glad you had a nice lunch hun,but what is 'Eton Mess' do enlighten please.

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

It's whipped cream, bits of meringue and raspberries all mixed together :)

[madcow]

It's whipped cream, bits of meringue and raspberries all mixed together :)


OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YUM that sounds nice

[sam5886]

Sounds yummy

Sam
x

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Evening all :)

Just got back from the cinema, we went for cocktails and then a movie, the quite scary and slightly Euwwy Pathology, well what else is one to do when the children are away and you're celebrating 8 whole years of marraige!!

Portraits in the Park tommorrow!

[sam5886]

Awww sounds like bliss - time to yourself.

We just celebrated 10 years - and got a '1 night away' pass from my sister. Went to a lovely place and promptly fell asleep - got up for a sumptuous meal - and then fell asleep again LOL

Have a great time tomorrow.

Sam
x

[craftyfox]

what a lovely day we had today the sun was still shining at 6 pm today and i was able to go to the craft show without OH and being asked every five minutes 'do you really need 10 more balls of wool?' and rubbing shoulders with the lovely Nige and stocking up on stash and now i'm of to bed as the pile of washng that was here when i left thismorning is still waiting for me so guess what i'll be doing tomorrow !!!!:(

[samsq]

Evening all.

Well I have had a pretty relaxed day. Hubby is doing twelve hour night shifts, so I have to tip-toe about - no hoovering for me today (what a shame)! I should really be doing lots of odds and end jobs, but I'm just not in the mood, so will continue to chill!

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

I never hoover, we don't have any carpets in the main rooms and the cleaner does the rest on Tuesdays, I love my cleaner!!

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Morning Everyone :D

It's Spring Portraits in the Park today down in Jesmond Dene, I was hoping to get up to 18 slots booked, I actually booked 3!! Not bad though really, 3 new clients is better than none!! The weather here is gorgeous and sunny, I think it might be a little on the chilly side but that's not a worry. I plan to do 2 sessions this morning, run home, edit and process and then go back for my afternoon one!

[mandijane55]

Sun is shining here....washing machine is doing it's thing....
Think I might get the Fimo out again today...feeling inspired after messing with the bits and bobs in the bottom of the box yesterday.....
Hubby's off to work shortly....DD2 is playing on cbeebies on her sisters computer.....and today has the possibility of being even more chilled than yesterday...
Can't wait to see the pics Mandy....
Helen is off to Ally Pally today so she wont be around to play.....

[sam5886]

Ohhh the sun is shining here also.... but we did have showers earlier so everything is glistening.

Just sent DH off to the dump (grumbling) with the latest load of rubbish from the garage and a huge sofa.. I had to help him get it into the car, but don't know what he is going to do the other end LOL

The kids are currently all glued to Sky High on the box, but will probably then go out and get covered in mud in the garden - and I shall attempt the ironing pile that is holding up one corner of my house.... trying to get everything ready for them returning back to school tomorrow...phew :)

Sam
x

[madcow]

Morning all,wish the sun was shining here,its a wee bit overcast and has been for most of the morning.Well 2 guesses what i'll be doing today PACKING i am sick of it now but the worst is to come THE UNPACKING,
Good luck with your spring portraits Mandy,can't wait to see the piccies.
I am seriously thinking of getting rid of all my craft stuff as i have not made anything in ages and don't seem to have the inclination anymore,now is that to do with me being fed up with it, or do you think it's my depression and everything that is going on here with the move and all,i would love to know what you lovely people think coz i would hate to make the wrong decision.

[madcow]

Mandy was the film good is it tame of gorey ?

[mandijane55]

NOOOOOooooo don't give up your crafting.....

[corrine]

I agree, don't give up, just pack it away for a little while till your ready again:)

[loopylou]

Hi Everyone,

Well what a glorious day over here!! The sun is shining & you know what its even a wee bit warm with it!!

Yesterday was away selling at the market in Belfast were i go most saturdays- it was busy enough had a few tourists in that bought my candles with a few of my regular customers returning- i like this as i then know their happy with the product!! Then last nite was out at a 40th birthday party which we all enjoyed!!

This morning we all went to church, had a lovely chicken dinner yum yum:) for lunch then hubby & i went for a walk tyo our local national trust property which is only a mile & a half up the road from where we live, children were away to sunday school. So were all home now footies on o were great man u supporters in our house!! so thats why im on here having a wee chat & catching up!!

Mandy cant wait to see your pics your works always very inspiring!!

[sam5886]

I agree with the others Madcow - I know that when my depression comes knocking, my mojo is absolutely nowhere to be found. You have so much more on your plate that you need to be dealing with at the moment - so put it to one side until you need it (and don't feel guilty about doing it ;))

Sam
x

[Bagpuss]

Will catch up but in the meantime if you want to see what I got at Ally Pally today go to my blog! Need to correct some errors so be kind whilst I find out how to edit! LOL!

[corrine]

Looks like you had a great day:)

[Mandy Charlton Photography]

Evening all,

I had a great day though my evening shoot didn't show up which was slightly annoying! Never mind though as I got so many great photos, I'm sort of halfway to editing them so it will be tommorrow before I even get any on my blog. Helen please don't get rid of your stash, I never craft but my stash is still there and the Scrapagogo kits keep coming, I still like looking at it all!! :D