Tuesday 28th November 2006

Today, the song that I have had in my head has been "Having my baby" by Paul Anka. *sobs*

Well, I had a very nice bloke come 'round to my house on Sunday to give me a quote for a bit of work I need doing. He was not particularly impressed by Richard of R W Home Services- it was obvious he'd taken no care and rushed the work, plus he contravened building regulations by having the spindles on my new bannister too far apart. Nice to have an expert agree with me - and boy, I do so wish I'd met him first.
By the way, it really bugs me that there aren't full stops after R W but that's what's on his card so that's the way I type it.
I'm getting in touch with Trading Standards tomorrow.

Friday 24th November 2006

Today. the song that I have had in my head has been "Anyone can fall in love" Anita Dobson.

A smashing quote from Richard Wolstenholme of R W Home Services, "You don't need to undercoat when you're using gloss paint". And I thought I knew nothing about painting and decorating. It's a sight to be seen when that lovely gloss paint gets knocked and starts to peel off. It could be quite satisfying peeling it all off I suppose, like peeling an orange, or biting a rough finger nail but.....I don't want it to look any worse than it does already, especially seeing as the paint underneath is dark blue.

21st November 2006

The tune I have in my head is "Take on me" - by A-Ha.

Richard Wolstenholme of R W Home Services, tel: 0779965024 is not a bloke to be used for "no job too small".

Saturday 4th November 2006.

Today, the song that I have had in my head has been "Go West" by The Village People.

'Tis bonfire night tomorrow and yet the fireworks have been going off in Erdington for the last few weeks. What with Eid and shops selling them for the last couple of months.
When I was younger I lived in Wylde Green and my parents got to be really friendly with the neighbours as they all had something in common - young families. A lot of them took us under their wing when my Dad had a heart attack on holiday but that's another post.
Anyway, the families in our road used to take in turns hosting bonfire night. The family who hosted it provided the bonfire and the food, everyone else supplied the fireworks. The party went on for hours. Good times. Now, everyone seems to have their own private party or go to an organised one.
Two wonderful bonfire nights I remember especially when I was a lot older. Being taken to one in Cookham - goodness, wonderful display and romance, holding hands, feeling safe and anticipation.
The other was at one of my sisters who lived in Mitcham. She always had a firework do but one year the weather was incredibly mild, we stayed outside chatting for hours

Travel on the bus doesn't change - I would like to leave a message to the "woman" I sat next to the other day. Either lose weight, cross your legs or pay double fare 'cos I don't appreciate being squashed!