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[turps]

Ghosts US has started here lately. I love the original Ghosts so it was a bit jarring to watch at first but the more episodes I've seen the more I'm enjoying it while taking in the differences in the characters. I'm only at the start of season one and it has a load more episodes than the UK version, so I suspect new storylines will be appearing soon.

We ordered a bed yesterday! In the end, we went to a shop in town, so close you can see it if you walk to the end of our estate. Unlike the bigger chains, the lady in the shop promised the bed could be here fast, and in fact, was ready to order it to be delivered on Friday. But, that was a bit quick as the money may not have cleared by then so she's going to order it next Monday and if needed will store it at the shop until the hole in the ceiling is fixed. So, that's one worry eased.

The Rainbows company came yesterday to take away the old bed and carpet. Well, I say company, the first person who was dropped off was a lad who looked like he was either on work experience or his very first job. He was given the job to cut up the carpet, and then a few hours later two ladies arrived to help take away the stuff that needed to go. So the bedroom is looking very bare now, there's also still a huge damp patch where the carpet got soaked so we've still got the dehumidifier for a while.

There's also carpet fluff everywhere on the landing and stairs which I really need to hoover. Which of course is why I'm procrastinating by doing this post.

It's James' birthday tomorrow so as per tradition at his work, and as he's off tomorrow, he picked up two dozen doughnuts at Krispie Kreme to share with his team. I'd say I hope he brings me one back but they're like locusts through there so I doubt that will happen.

I feel for him as there's another mail strike today and tomorrow so no cards will arrive, and something I've ordered for his birthday will be late. That's not even thinking of the craft supplies that were ordered on a fast delivery nearly a fortnight ago.

But, we're off to the theatre and a meal tomorrow and cards are always welcome, even if they are late. So I'm sure he'll still have a nice day.

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[sperrywink]

YAY Bed!! Good luck dehumidifying the room and getting it all together again.

Happy birthday, James! I hope he does have a great day despite the mail strike.

[turps]

I'd love to think the repairs will be started next week so I can get back into my own bedroom soonish. Corey's bed has been a lifesaver but his room is still exactly as he left it so reminds me of some teenage cave with black walls and heavy rock posters on the wall.

I'm sure he will have a good day. Normally we'd put the tree up but between going to the theatre and the fact you can't actually reach the cupboard where I store the decorations that will have to wait for now. So a meal and show it'll be.

[dreamersdare]

Yay, bed! \o/

Cards and gifts are nice but I think what you have planned sounds like a lovely birthday without them and now he just has something to look forward to (one Christmas, I gave my housemate an a present like a 'Pass-the-Parcel' gift, with multiple layers of wrapping, and within each layer was a piece of paper which gave her part of the sentence which built up to tell her what her Christmas gift was. Because I'd ordered and paid for it, but there were delays which meant it wouldn't arrive until the new year, and I was waaaaaaaay too poor to buy a substitute gift. I think it worked, because she still got the joy of the reveal on Christmas morning, and then the fun of anticipating the gift arriving)

[turps]

The bed is excellent and I got to pick under drawer options that will work better for us so that was great. Also a matching headboard which feels fancy.

That sounds like such a fun way to announce a delayed gift, I'm smiling imagining your housemate unwrapping each sentence. And you're right, he will have a lovely birthday without cards and a gift.

[spikedluv]

Yay for finding a local place with better delivery on the bed! That's fabulous.

Happy birthday to James! I hope you get a donut and you both have a lovely day tomorrow.

[turps]

I was so happy that the local place could get delivery so fast. Sometimes it really does pay off to shop small and locally.

Well, I'm sure we'll have a nice day, but no doughnuts are coming home *g*

[dine]

beds are awesome! glad you found one, and hopefully won't have to wait long for it. it sure will be nice to get your bedroom put back together

happy birthday to James! too bad about the mail affecting cards/gifts, but your plans sound like a good celebration of him! too bad his coworkers are locusts, and won't likely leave any doughnuts for you *g*

[turps]

I'm looking forward to being back in my own room. While Corey's bed is comfy, there's just something about your own bed and own space that feels right. Plus, the cats will have room to get back in with us *g*

They did not leave any doughnuts! Not that I expected them to. But he did come home with a tin of Roses chocolates and a card from his team which was nice. They've had a lot of new starts lately and it seems they've brought some fresh air back to the team which had got a bit jaded over the last few years.

[badfalcon]

Oooh yay, new bed - and that's such a quick turnaround time to get one, especially this time of year which is even better. Fingers crossed everything else picks up and you can get back into your bedroom sooner rather than later

[turps]

I was amazed that the bed could be delivered so quickly. All the other big chains we went to had a 2-3 week wait at best, so I was thrilled when she said it could be as quick as next week.

[jacieleigh]

Yay! I'm glad you have the opportunity to watch the US version. I adore Isaac, and especially the growing Isaac/Nigel relationship. I like Pete a lot, too. I recognized Hetty from her appearance on NCIS, LOL. I still hope to see the UK version at some point, but yes, there are already more eps for the US version than the UK version.

That's awesome you found a bed that can be delivered quickly. I hope repairs are made soon so you can enjoy your new bed!

Happy Birthday to James!

[turps]

It's such a fun show and I was very pleased when I saw it was being broadcast here. Like I said in my post it was jarring at first as so many of the characters are the same but different. But the more I watched the more I started to enjoy them on their own merits. Out of all the characters, it's only Pete that has almost 100% the same backstory, death and look as the UK version, all the others are recognisable but different in many ways.

I'm glad the seasons are longer as I'm enjoying watching, and the fact it's being shown one episode a night means I don't have to wait long for each new ep.

I was surprised when the woman in the shop said the bed could be delivered so quickly. The builders are coming to assess the ceiling later this morning so hopefully, progress will be made on that repair soon, too.

[pensnest]

I'm so glad to know that there is reasonably swift progress on getting your devastated bedroom back in working order.

Happy Birthday to James!

[turps]

I can't fault LV for how they've dealt with the situation. The builders are coming later this morning to see what needs to be done to fix the hole in the ceiling. So, I'd like to think that could be done by next week.

I'll pass on the greeting :)

[turlough]

Wonderful that you found a shop that will deliver a bed before Christmas! And a local one too!

Happy birthday! to James! Give him a big hug from me.

How very frustrating that the mail is striking again so James won't get his cards & gifts! I hope you're having a wonderful at the theater and a very nice meal!

[turps]

The lady from the bed shop has been so great and very helpful in terms of getting it delivered at a logical time in terms of the repairs.

I gave James his hug for his birthday :)

How very frustrating that the mail is striking again so James won't get his cards & gifts!

Royal Mail continue to frustrate me. They're striking again today, so yet more mail will be piling up.