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Monday 12 March 2012

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly...

Snippity snip!
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Okay, okay, I may be overstating somewhat, but there's no doubt, that as weekends go, I've had more exciting. I mean, missing Christy Moore and the hotel breakfast WAS a bit of a bummer, but on the upside, I got loads done at home, and even managed to bully everyone else in to helping out as well. The four boys' hairs were cut, some more successfully than others, and despite what it may look like, drink was not taken at the time. All the beds were stripped, washed and changed, pictures that were sitting in a forlorn little pile for months were finally hung, and an overworked, seriously manky washing machine received its first proper clean ever. Who's the mammy, wha? (I want a t-shirt with that on it)
On top of all that, it was the weekend that my sister found THE DRESS for her September wedding. After an extended morning of all things bridal, a final summit was held at ours over tray bakes yesterday, and a blessedly unanimous motion passed. And it IS completely fabulous. (Oh God, at this moment, I'm having a selfish panic, as I envisage being the oldest, fattest bridesmaid slash matron of honor in the bridal party...or possibly ever. Unfortunately 'doing a Pippa' just isn't an option but I SO would if I could-Sorry Clare-it's dog eat dog!)
I also spent a considerable amount of time on the couch, working hard at getting my skybox memory percentages up. There's something so very satisfying about hitting that delete button and seeing those numbers rise. On Saturday night, despite lobbying hard for 'Pretty in Pink', I was completely vetoed by Loverboy, so we compromised and watched 'The Little Fockers' instead. Well, all I can say is, that just because a movie has De Niro in it, doesn't make it worth watching- what a load of old crap!



Oui, Oui!
Then last night, I took a gamble on the new Sarah Millican show- I admit that I had expected great things from a woman who could chat on Graham Norton, in front of millions and P Diddy, about her boyfriend going 'down there'...but how wrong I was. She was wooden and cliched and boring- IMHO, give her a wide berth. 

Speaking of  Graham Norton though, did you see his show on Friday ? He had Gerard Depardieu on and- I'm going out on a limb here- by the end of the show, I would definitely have jumped his well upholstered bones. Despite the fact that he won't see sixty again, relieves himself in bottles, is missing a tooth and has the crookedest nose I've ever seen, he definitely has... je ne sais quoi! Am I alone on this one? ...Anyone?

Damian Lewis was also on- never mind 'Homeland' , he'll always be 'Soames' from the 'Forsyte Saga' for me. He IS handsome on paper but, as a very good scientist friend of mine once informed me, apparently it's genetically impossible for gingers to fancy gingers, and from my own emperical research, I suspect she's right. Enough said. Also on Graham's couch, was that cheeky chappie Olly Murs, but I'm possibly getting old, because he just seems SO very young, and as for that awful Essex accent....it was so bad I had to put him on mute. Finally, there was Dominic West....well, you just would, wouldn't you? I mean, definitely as 'Mc Nulty'  but possibly not as 'Fred West', which  clearly shows how versatile an actor he is, I suppose.
To offset all that TV, we went for a family walk/ cycle  yesterday afternoon. Now, that sounds so simple and relaxing, but it was actually anything but. After the inevitable half hour spent blowing up tyres, tightening gears and fixing brakes, there followed a 15 minute search for helmets randomly discarded at the end of last summer. Finally, we set off to the soundtrack of  'Keep In!  I SAID Keep In!' You're in the middle of the road! KEEP IN!' (and under the breath FFSing). En route and disgusted by the rubbish lying over the road, I then initiated a litter pick and we filled an entire bin liner with Strongbow cans and fast food wrappings. Littering has to be my absolute pet hate- never mind a £100 fine, it would be a public flogging if I were in charge.....So it's maybe just as well that I'm not!, Emx
 Oh, I nearly forgot-I also got a Facebook page sorted for my blog this weekend, along with a 'Like' button at the top of this page, (just one of the many benefits of being married to a nerd!) So, make it look a bit less pathetic, and 'like' me, please please please....



8 comments:

  1. i like you. You have a better ass than Pippa. Gerard Depeieu, I year ya sista. Bikes! Just remembered i need to get aoibhinns to caravan! litter disgusting, so i keep it all in the car! Damian Lewis does it for me.

    You will be the sexeist matron of hpnpur without upstaging the bride cos you've got CLASS! and you are gorgeous!

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    1. Aw Brenda- I loooooovve you- thanks babes- withe the support of you and spanx I'll be fine!

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  2. I am a redhead and I have always had a bit of a thing for Boris Becker....but I know what you mean....it seems a bit 'incestuous' - When I see another redhead, there is often a momentary meeting of eyes as if to say 'I know what you've been through' - a bit like VW Beetle drivers beeping each other. Ooh...I feel a blog coming on!

    Right, am off to 'like' you!

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    1. I know exactly what you mean Sarah....hated it as a child, don't mind so much now at all. But Boris Becker- I just couldn't! Thanks for liking the FB page, emx

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  3. Feeling bad as not on facebook so can't like you, but I already love you. I'm still sharing your Dog Man and Flea boy story as a tale of the innocence and inventiveness of children!
    No to Gerard, but he is very funny. Yes to Damian Lewis and triple yes to Dominic West. Him in The Hour with all the retro dress and women who had curves where curves should be- great. Graham Norton is my must watch, even if sadly done on replay at a more sedate time. He is brillant, has great guests and makes Jonathon Ross look like an even bigger idiot than we know him to be.
    Oh, when it comes to the wedding, forget the dress and just big it up with the shoes as we know you rock shoes! H

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  4. Mmmm yes-- Dominic WAS lovely in The Hour and our Graham is my must watch as well. I'm with you about Jonathan Ross as well. Thanks for the vote of confidence re the wedding- you're absolutely right. I can always rock the shoes!

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  5. Lol!! I am so glad you didn't elaborate on that ginger theory, ever the lady! Yes to all of those men, that sounds desperate, but there you go! I am not sympathizing over wedding worries when you KNOW you will be gorgeous xxx

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  6. Fab Blog thankyou for making me smile. I like you worried so much about being the token fat bridesmaid , so offered my very beautiful 7 year old instead. Worked a treat 4 times on the trot.xx

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