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Sep. 28th, 2025 04:51 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsSadly Bluey has had her first bump.
Driving down a road in town that's terrible for people illegally parking on both sides so they can easily get to the nearby Greggs, we were driving behind a lady, who stopped, and then reversed, when a car going up didn't stop, taking up all the available space in the middle of the road. How she didn't see our car behind hers I don't know, but apparently she didn't.
Thankfully, the damage is cosmetic only with a few scratches, and if it wasn't a mobility car we'd probably just leave it or try and get some matching car paint. But, that's not an option, so an insurance job it is.
Pauline's 80th birthday party went really well yesterday. We picked Corey up at 2, and were at the venue for 2:30, Pauline wanted a late afternoon/early evening party so she'd get home in good time, and it worked out nicely. All her family was there, and my aunt and uncle came too, the first time I'd seen them for over a year.
The catering wasn't the best as the chef at the pub we were at had walked out a few weeks ago, and they'd had to arrange outside catering, and instead of the big buffet that was paid for, there were only platters of sandwiches, crisps and cut up cheese. So, Pauline had to buy extras herself, arranging for people to bring 5 large cakes, sausage rolls, cheese rolls and quiches. But, at least the hot beef sandwiches were provided as ordered, and while there wasn't a huge variety the cobbled together buffet was tasty. Plus, we got to bring leftovers home, and is it even a family party buffet if you can't do that and eat slightly stale leftovers on the night/next morning?
If you're interested I posted a couple of photos of us and the kidlet on my instagram here
Unsurprisingly, my brother didn't turn up. He did send a beautiful bouquet but I wish he'd realise Pauline would always appreciate seeing him more than an actual gift.
It was great spending time with Corey, and he was telling me he and his girlfriend have managed to get MCR tickets which made me so happy for them. If I can't go, at least I know they are and will have a great time.
By the time we'd taken him back to Gateshead and got home it was getting toward eight, and it took me about five seconds to get in my pjs, get under the heated blanket with the cats and watch Strictly. After all, it's what Saturday evenings are made for.
Driving down a road in town that's terrible for people illegally parking on both sides so they can easily get to the nearby Greggs, we were driving behind a lady, who stopped, and then reversed, when a car going up didn't stop, taking up all the available space in the middle of the road. How she didn't see our car behind hers I don't know, but apparently she didn't.
Thankfully, the damage is cosmetic only with a few scratches, and if it wasn't a mobility car we'd probably just leave it or try and get some matching car paint. But, that's not an option, so an insurance job it is.
Pauline's 80th birthday party went really well yesterday. We picked Corey up at 2, and were at the venue for 2:30, Pauline wanted a late afternoon/early evening party so she'd get home in good time, and it worked out nicely. All her family was there, and my aunt and uncle came too, the first time I'd seen them for over a year.
The catering wasn't the best as the chef at the pub we were at had walked out a few weeks ago, and they'd had to arrange outside catering, and instead of the big buffet that was paid for, there were only platters of sandwiches, crisps and cut up cheese. So, Pauline had to buy extras herself, arranging for people to bring 5 large cakes, sausage rolls, cheese rolls and quiches. But, at least the hot beef sandwiches were provided as ordered, and while there wasn't a huge variety the cobbled together buffet was tasty. Plus, we got to bring leftovers home, and is it even a family party buffet if you can't do that and eat slightly stale leftovers on the night/next morning?
If you're interested I posted a couple of photos of us and the kidlet on my instagram here
Unsurprisingly, my brother didn't turn up. He did send a beautiful bouquet but I wish he'd realise Pauline would always appreciate seeing him more than an actual gift.
It was great spending time with Corey, and he was telling me he and his girlfriend have managed to get MCR tickets which made me so happy for them. If I can't go, at least I know they are and will have a great time.
By the time we'd taken him back to Gateshead and got home it was getting toward eight, and it took me about five seconds to get in my pjs, get under the heated blanket with the cats and watch Strictly. After all, it's what Saturday evenings are made for.
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Date: 2025-09-28 04:50 pm (UTC)Glad Pauline's birthday bash went well despite the hiccups.
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Date: 2025-09-29 06:41 am (UTC)It was a good party, despite the hiccups.
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Date: 2025-09-28 05:02 pm (UTC)Corey is so darn tall - it's always a surprise when I see a picture
even if it wasn't exactly as planned (hope there was a partial refund since they didn't provide the buffet) I'm glad the birthday celebration went well, and people had fun
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Date: 2025-09-29 06:37 am (UTC)The room had to be put back to how it was before the party arrived, meaning decorations etc needed to be taken down. Because he's so tall, Corey got all those jobs *g*
It was a lovely celebration, but I do hope Pauline got some refund because what she paid for and what she actually got wasn't really close.
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Date: 2025-09-29 01:01 pm (UTC)I'm glad the party went well! Happy birthday, Pauline! (I agree, I hope she gets a refund.)
Too bad Corey didn't get a ticket for his mom, too! *bg*
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Date: 2025-10-01 02:27 pm (UTC)Glad Pauline's party went well. Although a shame the chef quit. Hopefully, there's a refund if they didn't deliver what was paid for.
It always amazes me how big Corey is! LOL. I guess I'll always remember him as a young kidlet. Glad he was able to get tickets.
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Date: 2025-10-04 12:13 pm (UTC)I do hope Pauline gets at least some discount on what she paid for the catering. What there was tasted nice, there just wasn't enough of it. Or enough variety.
Yeah, a few of you guys will still remember when I posted photos of Corey when he was much younger <3
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Date: 2025-10-02 08:00 pm (UTC)I'm glad to hear Pauline's birthday party went well even though the catering wasn't what was paid for. Hopefully there will be some sort of economic compensation. Great photos! Love your dress. Pauline is so tiny compared to Corey!
I'd no idea you'd contaminated Corey with MCR love. I hope they'll have a fabulous time!
Cuddling with cats and watching something enjoyable is exactly what Saturday evenings were made for!
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Date: 2025-10-04 11:53 am (UTC)I'm seeing Pauline tomorrow so will have to ask if she got some of the catering money back. I hope so.
Not many people don't look tiny next to Corey. I was glad to have photos taken sitting down for once as he usually towers over me *g*
Corey is a big MCR fan. It's how he met his girlfriend, at the rock society in his first year of uni.
Cuddling with cats and watching something enjoyable is exactly what Saturday evenings were made for!
I'm looking forward to doing just that later on today :)
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Date: 2025-10-10 02:19 pm (UTC)I'm so pleased for Corey, and I'll try and share as much as I can from our dates, too <3
I'm glad that Pauline's party went well, even with the hiccup over the buffet - I hope they refunded some of the cost.