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I uploaded the Lion Sleep Tonight video again this morning as the downloads ran out so it's here if there's anyone that still wants it. I have to admit the lion love makes me happy as it's really a must see thing as far as I'm concerned. I was surprised the link ran out and have been amusing myself thinking about the stealthy lurking downloaders who must have taken it without comment. Not that I needed comments because they're Yousendit links anyway, more the fact that lurkers actually read this thing, they must be mad *g*

Moving away from fandom a while I'd love if my nanna came to visit and didn't mention there's nowhere to sit for once. Especially as half the couch and the chair was empty and the only reason the 2 seater was covered was because I was in the middle of an ironing session. Nannas man, who'd have them? Well I would of course but mine drives me insane sometimes. She kept trying to give me money to buy a washing basket as I don't use one, then told me about a good window cleaner she uses, which yeah, that's subtle nanna, thanks. I really do love her but she has this habit of saying what she's thinking without thinking it through first. Like how she decided to ask if I was still going to the hospital to see the dietician and how it was going. Which is fair enough, but she asked when she was leaving and walking down the path meaning I had to shout to answer. She also surprised me today by saying she's thinking of moving to an old person's bungalow, something she's been adamant about not doing. She's really missing grandad still and has slept in the spare room since he died and she's 85 now so a bungalow would make sense. It's just she's never wanted to move, even after grandad died.

Keeping on the family theme, mam really pissed me off last night. For Christmas we all chipped in to buy her a DVD/VCR combo, not a cheap one either. As well as that she got individual gifts from us and my brother and sister. Last night she was down, tanked as usual, and told us she was sick of seeing it sitting on the floor at her house and as her kids all helped pay for it the least we should have done was get it installed and if it wasn't done soon she was going to shove it in the attic and never look at it again. How ungrateful is that? Not that I was surprised, she was down last week wailing and sobbing because no one had bought her perfume for Christmas and she had the most selfish children ever. I really don't know why we bother. Except that we always do and it doesn't matter how many times she hurts us all none of us seem to be able to breaks the ties.

Which wow, sounds bitter and I'm really not. I'm just busy and talking something through with James today. He went to an interview about being a driving instructor earlier. It would be through a nationwide company and they'd train him and provide a car and learner drivers. In return he'd work for them for a certain amount of hours and after that any money earned would be his own. It's a well paid that job he'd love and one he'd be suited for, plus we really need something that pays better than the job he has now. It's just you have to pay £2500 for the training which is just, ouch. I see much discussion in the future about this.

I have something else to post about but I'm going to keep it separate to this so I'll be back soon.

Date: 2005-01-20 09:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] firequill.livejournal.com
Ya know... I think once you get to a certain age your brain just - breaks. Or you just so old you don't care. My Granny is the same way. She'll come over to the house to watch my brother if my parents are out - she'll start cleaning everything in sight "Oh, not that it needs I just need something to do" *insert eye roll here* :) So... I understand.

The new job for your honey sounds promising - but yeah that's a big sorta commitment. Hope it all goes well.

I too had no idea that there was a video for The Lion Sleeps Tonight. I'd dl it but it would take me 4,000 years. Dial up sucks. :) But I'm glad there was one, and I'm also glad it made everyone so happy. :) *dance*

Date: 2005-01-20 10:42 pm (UTC)
ext_1650: (Bob is a star (samelthecamel))
From: [identity profile] turps33.livejournal.com
Yeah, I get the so old they don't care thing. That's totally the attitude my nanna has.

Thanks, honey. I really hope it comes off because it could be great.

Dial up really does sucks. I was so glad to get my adsl. You know if you trust me with your addy I'll burn you a copy of all this stuff I've been offering.

Date: 2005-01-21 01:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] firequill.livejournal.com
I'm torn between hoping I didn't sound like I was begging for copies - cause I totally wasn't and didn't even think of that... and just begging like a crazy, crazy, girl. :) So I'm going with OMG YES PLEASE THANKS! *emails you addy*

Date: 2005-01-22 07:37 pm (UTC)
ext_1650: (trickc day (jchalo))
From: [identity profile] turps33.livejournal.com
You didn't sound as if you were asking at all, do don't worry about that.

I have your e mail :)

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