Wet Wintery Day

Yep Winter is really here. It is so cold and wet today I am glad I am home.

These are the candle holders I was telling you about Sham... The candles in the wall one are scented it is called peace and they smell yummy. not over powering just nice.

When I go in to lay by the other wall one I might pick up some more candles in a different scent. I have just about used up the ones in it now :)

I am cold sore and a little grumpy today so thats all for now :)

xx Nise xx

Tis me....

Yep tis just little ol me....

Well we are all finally over our colds and flu's (me thinks) AJ was the only one not to get sick just a sniffle or two. I am waiting for it to hit him but I hope it doesn't cause its a doozy!

OK a lot has happened over the last couple of weeks so I will give you the short version....

We FINALLY have our van back :) it looks so good we are thrilled. It was away for 4 nights and 3 1/2 days and I bet if you asked him Col could tell you how many hours and seconds. He missed his baby. The hire van was a load of C$@p and he made sure they knew it when he returned it. The insurance have agreed it was her fault so have sent her the bill including the hire van cost. so with fingers crossed we might get the hire cost back?? not holding the breath on that one.

Work is good for both of us right now. Col is busier than normal as one of the drivers is in Bali for 4 weeks so he and the other remaining driver are picking up the slack. he is still home usually by 4pm so he and the kids get to so the homework thing or whatever.

I have been at Target 1 year. I hate it.... it pays very well and fits (most days) with the kids so I will continue to live with it. I had a late shift today and didn't finish until 4. Col was home early and did the school run and surprised the kids they thought they were walking home alone but he was there so that was cool. Tomorrow is another late shift 5:30 finish. Jake is home tomorrow so he will collect them if Col isn't home. They are all really good together and don't kill each other so we don't feel so bad about them having to be alone for an hour or so.

Last night we left them after dinner while we food shopped it was bliss. Jake is 14 next Thursday and old enough to "Babysit" mind you he gets paid for it!

What else to tell... for those that know of the Coolstore?? well it changed hands 2 weeks ago. Ken has retired. not sure how he will go retiring??? I have never seen the man stop! I have known him my whole life (friend of dads) and he is never idle. WELL I am getting to a point here.... I know the new people that have brought it. They have another fruit shop and market garden on High street road. I have arranged for a part time job for Jake. He is Mr Money and will do almost anything for cash. He cant start just yet he has to wait for then to fully re arrange the store etc first. He is thrilled he can ride his bike to get there etc.

On a sad note :( we have not seen Col's family since Adams birthday (31st May) well we only saw Nita that day the last we saw of Mick was Shan's birthday (26th May) I expect we will see them for Jake's birthday next week??????? We will not go over there if there is a chance we will run into "he who shall not be named"... he has done his dash with me ... well he had along time ago but this is it no more chances. Col can see him if he chooses (which he says he never will) the in laws are welcome here anytime they know that so lets see???

Speaking of in laws..... Mick is 65 on July 4th. After the house is sold he will semi retire. Well that's the plan. They just have to get rid of the vermin running wild at the house first and I don't mean rodents.

Speaking of Rodents we have a new one. well we got her about 3 weeks ago? she was 5 weeks when we got her. We lost Missy a little while back and went to a breeder to pick the new one. We saw her at 2 weeks old and just knew. Her name is Peanut. she is a champagne rat and beautiful. She is Daddys baby! she will not however let anyone but me get her out of her cage. She started jumping tonight. She jumped from Col's shoulder to the floor and started to take off he was quick and stopped her getting eaten by Bobcat.

I am trying to get Col back into his RC cars. He backed off for a while with the new business and all he just didn't have the time. now with winter setting in it will be hard too. I am hoping that during the winter he can paint some bodies? or something ready for spring.

We do have another project on the go.... we are building another car. We did this in 1989/1990 when we built the HJ Monaro and have decided we want to do it again. This time we have a 1988 VN Calais. Yep Col's old car is coming to life as a street machine. We brought another one 2 years ago for parts and have SO many I think we could build 2 cars! We have picked a paint and know exactly what it will look like. Now for the engine... I thought he outdoors would want a thumping V8 but NO he wants to do go with new technology and is looking at a newer commodore at the auctions for the engine.... She indoors isn't impressed! I liked my V8...

Speaking of V8's! We have our tickets lined up for Sandown. I managed to get 3 day passes this year. Cant wait.....I love the smell of racing fuel in the morning.......................

AND if Mark Skaife keeps this good run up I wont divorce him! I have threatened to for 7 months and finally he WON... think I am mad?? yep I am... running joke that Mark Skaife is my second husband when he is winning...... Col keeps asking when he is going to pay child support....

OK nuff for now....

xx Nise xx

It's COLD

It is freezing here today... the sun is out but it is cold.I have the heater on and washing hanging about like a chinese laundry :) Not sure what to do with the towels??? no where left to hang them... they will have towait for something to dry...

Here is the second photo of the wizard. He is coming along slowly.

I hope to get a heap of stitching done today.



I have taken some cold and flu tablets and am starting to feel better. I hate having a cold it is very draining.

Ok wish me luck with this wizard...

xx Nise xx

Were all sick :(

2 kids and I are all sick with the flu. I am thrilled worked cancelled my shift for today as I really dont think i could have gone and I have 2 kids home anyway... We have a DR appointment at 11:30.

Aj's Birthday on thursday so I will go shooping today. He wants a game that dosnt come out until next monday so i will get hime something to open on the day then give him the game monday. He has been told and understands so thats cool.

I HATE WORK.... now thats not really true I like work I hate my job! I have discovered that no matter what you do it isnt right. 2 bitches at work have it in for me and I DO NOT want them to win but I can not stand it there anymore. I have lodged a formal complaint with managment and intend to have it followed up. I have also lodged my resume with the coles group and asked for a transfer so will wait and see what happens????? The worst part is one of the cows is my supervisor! Managment agrees there is an issue and have promised me they will fix it... yeah right.

I have not stitched for days... I am missing it and wouldnt mind doing some today. The wizard is coming along but I need a good stitching session to make an impact.

I will take a photo of the wizard today before i start onhim again...

xx Nise xx

What a day!

Today was Shannons 11th birthday and guess what she is sick :( we had planned a dinner out but decided to stay in and have family over here. We went to Grandmas for lunch yummy veg soup and crusty bread. My sister was up with her 2 girls so it was nice to have a catch up. I miss her and wish she were closer.

We had Col's tribe over for dinner but brought in pizza and pasta. it was nice but I do prefer home cooked and next time will make something. It is the first time in almost 17 years we have had his olds over for a meal. As a rule he wont eat out but tonight i think he was under threats of murder to be here! lol.... Cols brothers came too yep both of them! I almost fell off my chair when the unwelcome one turned up. He behaved and we had a nice night. I would like to do it again.

The van goes in on Tuesday AM to be fixed. Fingers crossed they dont take too long. the RACV have said they will try and recover our hire van costs but wont guarantee it so we want this to be as quick as possible.

The house is clean so tomorrow will be a day for me. I am working 5 days this week and wont get much me time so plan to have a sit and stitch while I can. I have promised Shan a trip to knox to spend birthday money but thats about it.

Ok every ones gone to bed I think I need a cup of tea and some light reading before bed.

Cheers
xx Nise xx

Just another day...

BUT i have "stuff to show you"
the bear I won in a raffle.... & the new signs on the van...



AND the start of my wizard... Oh and us on my 21st...he one i was telling you about sham....

Still going...

Strong with the Celbrity slim. have been really good over the weekend and i thought this would be the hardest.

We had dinner out last night with the inlaws and i just ate healthy. it was cool really. I drank water not soft drink and felt better for it.

We also had DH's Aunt and uncle from QLD. they flew inlast thursday night aunt's sister isnt well and is expected to pass this week so they are here until the funeral etc. it was nice catchingup but sad too. We saw them again today for a quick cuppa and are having a BBQ with them on ANZAC day. They have one of their adult (24) grand daughters coming at the end of the week. We have not met her before so that will be nice.

I have a new washing machine. The Old one bit the dirt. it can be fixed but is not economical to fix any more :( i brought that machine after Shan was born to wash her nappies it and I have fond memories.... Oh well I have a new friend now. LOL and i am sure we will spend many hours together!

Work this week is short. monday,thurs and Fri. I am looking forward to having a couple of days off I can tell you.

xx nise xx