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turpsI had such a lovely surprise last night. Huge thanks to misbegotten for the delivery. You are wonderful ♥
I was just reading about how Bob from MCR has been found dead. It's shocking news, with some sad details, so be warned if you're going to read the link.
While I didn't like how things ended with him and the band, he was still a huge part of my bandom fannish experience for a long time. So yeah, a shock to read.
Back to the last week.
Monday I was back to weight management class after not being able to go last week, and people asked where I'd been the Monday before. Not going to lie, it was nice to have been missed.
Tuesday we had to go select our new Motabilty car. You have to get a new one every three years, and we were a little behind picking which one we wanted with James not being able to drive to the different garages. In the end we've gone back to Vauxhall, and are getting the new Mokka. We both love the MG's still -- which Rosie is -- but the deposits for the scheme have rocketed and a lesser spec car to what we have now would have been over 2k deposit. So, back to the Mokka we go. Bye bye electric tailgate and electric glass roof, we'll miss you. Though, the new one won't be available until the end of Feb, so we'll have Rosie for a while yet.
Wednesday we were supposed to take Pauline out, but she cancelled due to having a chest infection. So, instead, James had a doctor appointment, then we headed out shopping ourselves. Mainly because we needed a new microwave as our old one developed a big hole in the bottom under the turntable, which seemed a bit dangerous.
Thursday, we took my MiL out for the day. We went to a local outlet place where I picked up some presents, and got
The Nutcracker was such a bargain, as The Range was already discounting their advent products to half price, so he was only £6. Then my MiL bought us the stag lantern.
Yesterday, James did a tip run for my in laws, then we had Bodhi for the rest of the day so Lucy and Kayleigh could go do their Christmas shopping. We went to MooBears, and I got to sing along and have a littleswaydance with her when Mikey and Minnie arrived for photo ops. Then it was off to McDonalds for something to eat and to laugh at her being so excited about the Grunch theme *g*
Yesterday evening also included balloon shenanigans, it's James' 50th tomorrow and I asked Kayleigh if she could get me some number balloons. What she actually got was a freebie from Facebook when someone was giving away a 50 balloon display, and the things are huge. So, I had to keep James out of the way while she got them into the house. They're now in his craft room, because that room is always kept shut to keep out the cats. Which I thought was the perfect place as he hasn't been in there for ages. Except, today he intends to fix the toilet seat, which cracked the other day, so I'm keeping everything crossed he doesn't decide he needs something from that room.
Finally, Strictly did a lovely pro dance last Sunday, where some pros danced with guest dancers, and while I really enjoyed every pairing, the one with Nikita stood out. In my head, it's part of the rooftop universe, where he's now moved on from dancing in his hoodie to an open shirt. Obviously, while trying to make rooftop!Vito jealous. I feel they had a brief fling, happiness on the rooftops and amongst the washing lines, then Nikita went off to dance school, dancing with other guys, but always yearned for those simpler days.
misbegotten for the delivery. You are wonderful ♥I was just reading about how Bob from MCR has been found dead. It's shocking news, with some sad details, so be warned if you're going to read the link.
While I didn't like how things ended with him and the band, he was still a huge part of my bandom fannish experience for a long time. So yeah, a shock to read.
Back to the last week.
Monday I was back to weight management class after not being able to go last week, and people asked where I'd been the Monday before. Not going to lie, it was nice to have been missed.
Tuesday we had to go select our new Motabilty car. You have to get a new one every three years, and we were a little behind picking which one we wanted with James not being able to drive to the different garages. In the end we've gone back to Vauxhall, and are getting the new Mokka. We both love the MG's still -- which Rosie is -- but the deposits for the scheme have rocketed and a lesser spec car to what we have now would have been over 2k deposit. So, back to the Mokka we go. Bye bye electric tailgate and electric glass roof, we'll miss you. Though, the new one won't be available until the end of Feb, so we'll have Rosie for a while yet.
Wednesday we were supposed to take Pauline out, but she cancelled due to having a chest infection. So, instead, James had a doctor appointment, then we headed out shopping ourselves. Mainly because we needed a new microwave as our old one developed a big hole in the bottom under the turntable, which seemed a bit dangerous.
Thursday, we took my MiL out for the day. We went to a local outlet place where I picked up some presents, and got
The Nutcracker was such a bargain, as The Range was already discounting their advent products to half price, so he was only £6. Then my MiL bought us the stag lantern.
Yesterday, James did a tip run for my in laws, then we had Bodhi for the rest of the day so Lucy and Kayleigh could go do their Christmas shopping. We went to MooBears, and I got to sing along and have a little
Yesterday evening also included balloon shenanigans, it's James' 50th tomorrow and I asked Kayleigh if she could get me some number balloons. What she actually got was a freebie from Facebook when someone was giving away a 50 balloon display, and the things are huge. So, I had to keep James out of the way while she got them into the house. They're now in his craft room, because that room is always kept shut to keep out the cats. Which I thought was the perfect place as he hasn't been in there for ages. Except, today he intends to fix the toilet seat, which cracked the other day, so I'm keeping everything crossed he doesn't decide he needs something from that room.
Finally, Strictly did a lovely pro dance last Sunday, where some pros danced with guest dancers, and while I really enjoyed every pairing, the one with Nikita stood out. In my head, it's part of the rooftop universe, where he's now moved on from dancing in his hoodie to an open shirt. Obviously, while trying to make rooftop!Vito jealous. I feel they had a brief fling, happiness on the rooftops and amongst the washing lines, then Nikita went off to dance school, dancing with other guys, but always yearned for those simpler days.
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Date: 2024-11-30 12:02 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-11-30 12:11 pm (UTC)It was horrible to read, no one should go like that. He'll always be a big part of my bandom experience and this morning I've been remembering things like him on the behind the scenes of Famous Last Words, how passionate he was and what an amazing drummer.
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Date: 2024-11-30 01:01 pm (UTC)It seems like a pain to have to get a new car every three years, especially if you really like the one you've got.
Yikes on the microwave! We've had all the paint stuff come off under the turn table, but never a hole! That does sound dangerous.
Yay for Moobears! *g*
I hope you can keep the balloons hidden!
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Date: 2024-11-30 01:14 pm (UTC)Yeah, that's a downside of the scheme. It wouldn't be so bad if James didn't need an automatic to drive, as there's a huge choice of manual cars for a zero deposit. While the automatics tend to be spendy. You're right, it is a pain, and I don't fully understand why they decided on three years.
I thought it was just the paint coming off under the turn table until I had a close look and saw the flaked paint was hiding an actual big hole. In all my years owning a microwave, I've never seen anything like it.
Moobears is my saviour. I was glad to be back *g*
I think they stayed hidden, though couldn't believe he picked today of all days to mend the toilet seat, as the bathroom is literally opposite his craft room. I had visions of the door opening and the balloons floating out.
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Date: 2024-11-30 01:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-11-30 04:17 pm (UTC)I do like your outlet place haul - both the stag lamp and the nutcracker are cool, and discounted is a very good price!
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Date: 2024-11-30 04:30 pm (UTC)It was such a great price for the nutcracker. Why they'd discounted the advent stuff so early I don't know, but I was going to take advantage.
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Date: 2024-11-30 04:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-11-30 06:29 pm (UTC)Oh no. I read (most) of the article. I'm crushed. Those poor dogs, too.
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Date: 2024-12-01 05:45 am (UTC)I hope the new car will serve you well, even if it doesn't have all the same perks. And the new microwave too - a hole definitely does not sound like something to mess with!
Happy birthday to James! I hope he enjoys the balloons whenever he encounters them!
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Date: 2024-12-01 05:23 pm (UTC)Exactly. I didn't like some of the things he said after leaving, but he was an important part of the band, and no one should take that away from him.
I couldn't believe when I saw the hole in the microwave. I didn't even think that was possible.
He did enjoy his balloons, and amazingly, only saw them this morning.
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Date: 2024-12-01 05:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-12-01 06:06 pm (UTC)I'm officially freaked out now. I just checked up on Tommy Ratliff's socials. He seems okay, the maga dipshit.
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Date: 2024-12-02 03:06 pm (UTC)That part is what makes his death extra horrible. To think no one checked for so long, and even when someone did it was because of the dogs is horrible. That he apparently had no one close is so incredibly sad.
Glad Tommy seems okay. I didn't realise he'd changed so much, too.
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Date: 2024-12-02 04:13 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-12-02 05:12 pm (UTC)Strange that you have to change cars so frequently. You would have thought it would be cheaper for everyone if you had to do it less often. Hopefully you will enjoy your new car even though it won't be Rosie.
Fun nutcracker and the stag lantern is beautiful!
I see from your comments that you succeeded in hiding the balloons from James, yay!