Saturday 17 November 2018

Photo diary: week 46, project 365

Another week whooshed by, in a few days my Mum will be heading back home. I know I will miss her terribly, but it will also be a relief.
I feel such a horrible daughter, but she has a talent for doing what she thinks is right, without asking for anyone else's opinion. And when I object, I am accused of being intolerant.
Every time I come home from the school run, she's done something else in the house, which she thinks is an improvement. I really should just let her do it, and then change back when she leaves.
Arrgghh.
And breathe.

Last Sunday was the Armistice day. Eddie went to the church service in the morning with his Dad, while I stayed at home with Sasha and Mum. I don't feel confident leaving two of them together, as Mum gets rather panicky, when Sash misbehaves. So, I missed the Remembrance service in town.
Later Eddie and I went to the Church Green to look at all the poppy displays.
Witney created a poppy mile, which is an incredible display of 30,000 poppies running from the Corn Exchange down to the Leys.

Eddie's school took part in the display as well. Children brought the old photos of their ancestors who took part in WWI to school, they photocopied them and then made a collage on the models of soldiers.

Remembrance service

After two weeks of frustrated waiting Bensons for Beds finally delivered the missing box on Monday. The customer service there is most appalling. They were quick to take the money, but slow to do what they were supposed to do. I'm half tempted to write a post on how I will never place an order with them again.
They didn't bother with answering emails, I wasted hours trying to get through on the phone, and they were most dismissive, when I managed to talk to them. Awful, awful service.
After the delivery I got an email from them, saying they hoped I was delighted with my order.
Well, delighted would be the last word to describe how I feel about them. How about - insert a string of swear words here.



On Tuesday my husband was leaving for Colombia, and we had a quick coffee in town just after taking Eddie to school.
I had a latte, while he treated himself to a slice of banana bread with Greek yogurt and honey. Their banana bread is the best I ever had, I wish I had a recipe. It is gorgeous.


On Wednesday evening, while getting the bins out, I looked at Eddie eating ice cream in the sitting room.


On Thursday the only photos I took were of Panjango Trumps for reviewing. The review is still to come.



On Friday I baked some apple turnovers, as I wanted to offer something tasty, when a friend came over.


Today: not much is happening.We're just having a chilled day, not going anywhere out, as my husband is still in Colombia.
As I write, Eddie is watching The Polar Express on DVD again. He seems to be fascinated by it, while I find it thoroughly creepy. For me it's a bit like a freaky horror film rather than Christmas entertainment. And that comes from someone who enjoys Goosebumps.
I need to cut down the Virginia creeper on the front of the house, as it's grown too high, and reached the roof. There is a nest there, among the empty branches. I feel sorry for the birds, but I cannot have the creeper clogging the gutters.



15 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see the Panjango review, I had to look up what it was!#365

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    1. It's pretty good, that game, even I learnt a few new facts. :)

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  2. Aww! Bless you! Parents are wonderful but we all have our own ways. I am sure if my dad came to stay here I would end up going crazy. hehehe
    Ugh! How frustrating about Bensons for beds. You should write the blog post.
    Those apple turnover look very tasty.
    I am not a fan of The Polar Express either.

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    1. Thank you, Kim, I thought I was the only one disliking the Polar Express. Everyone else seems to love it. :)

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  3. I think with parents it is easier to just let them make the 'improvements' and then sort it after!

    That sounds like a nightmare with Benson Beds but glad the box finally arrived. Those Apple turnovers look fab!

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    1. Thank you, Fozia! Benson Beds were most incompetent, and I won't be ordering from them again.

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  4. believe me when kids come to stay they change things and mess with your routine as well!!! But yes she is use to her own space but it is very hard to have people in your space for any length of time without friction.
    Shame you missed the service but I can understand why you would not leave yoour mum with Sasha.
    Love your windows.
    Fab idea for making the soldiers,

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    1. Thank you, Elaine, I guess it works both ways. I'm a creature of habit, and don't like changes, especially when they are imposed on me. :)

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  5. I'm not too keen on anybody changing anything in my house, I have everything so well organized that I would be very annoyed about this things. Maybe I should write a post on how I organize my kitchen, but it might make me look a bit loony.
    Love the school project, sounds great. Also, sorry to hear you weren't happy with Bensons for Beds.

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    1. Thank you, Anca! I can't say my kitchen is well-organised at all, but I find my way around it.

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  6. The Remembrance soldier collages are amazing! Sorry to hear that is frustrating with your mum around. The situation with Bensons for Beds sounds awful. I think you should definitely write a blogpost! I find Polar Express creepy too.

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    1. Thank you, Sarah! I was frustrated with her attitude, but now that's gone home, I miss her already.

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  7. We love Polar Express! Your apple turnovers look lovely. I think I'd be the same with my Mum, as much as I love her. Sounds like we should steer clear of Bensons #365

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    1. Thank you, Mary! Yes, Bensons' customer service were totally rubbish

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  8. I love the collages of soldier photos, such a lovely idea and probably made war seem more real to the children learning about their ancestors #project365

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