For Mr Grump

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If you saw our gardens you would understand....

Now I know where they come from!

I have been wondering where these funny pics have been popping up from, now I know. Thanks Katrijn. Just reminds me that I want a cat in the house again - they are so bloody entertaining.


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Now, I love Christmas and have been poking the mystery present from Mr Grump (the other two I know about so no poking) but I do make this face internally when I think of the crowds, emotional upheaval it causes for children in families that don't have money or don't care about them.
So, I pray for those children who need love, want nothing more than a hug and that they find solace in someone who cares for them.

2 days to Christmas and 3 days until the mother in law comes to visit! (FOR FIVE DAYS)

13 years and counting

Today is our anniversary of the first time we were together and it has been a lovely day with a reflective lunch at our favourite cafe, we have been retrospective and loving towards each other all day. Mr Grump has grown into a man that is loving, loyal, intelligent, strong and sensitive - a perfect foil for my erratic "do everything at once-ness' he has had his lesson to learn particularly regarding his father and the emotional baggage that mental illness in a parent brings.
He can give me the shits at times, but it is a passing fancy and overall we are pretty into each other and he is my best friend.

I have been on Practicum for the past 5 weeks and what it has shown is how far I have come and that I don't want to go back to Uni for another year of B.S. I was teaching from Day 1 at the small school (only 15 kids) and I have had some very interesting characters to teach - a diabetic with undiagnosed learning difficulties (possibly Aspergers) 2 ADHD kids, one child whose parent was murdered by the other parent (pretty well adjust all things considered). I have seen the progression from I need to learn more on Prac to what I need to learn is from actually teaching.

On other news, I'm going to be a Aunty and a sister in law- ye gods! It has been an eventful year with the loss of furry kids, Miss K and Mr L being engaged and parents in a few months to Radburne heading in a new direction, to starting the drugs again and getting my whole cycle started again - (its working - just need to practice a bit more).

I would have liked to be the first one to have the babies for the family but life is not that straightforward for us but having Miss K and Mr L having the first grandchild it is good and takes off the pressure I have placed myself under - I don't if was an obligatory sense of family loyalty or the maternal urge I have had since I met Mr Grump.

Anyway, we have finished Christmas shopping this weekend (we went hard and we went fast!) and now the tree is up and the lights will be going up after I post this. This week is a doddle at school - events, not real teaching...

It's been a while

Uni has been too much this semester and it's telling in how I operate in the real world. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything.
I am ignoring this feeling and I have just come back from Sydney and a 60th birthday party of Mr Grump's best friends' mother. It was fun, we got drunk, woke up early the next day feeling slightly seedy and had a wonderful breakfast followed then by a visit to Mr Grump's mother and brother - oh god, thank goodness we only do it once a year. After 3 hours with her and the brother - I was ready to go back to 'normalcy'
We got home yesterday to our little nest and it was so good to sit in our loungeroom and go to bed in our bed...
We stayed at Grandma's on Sunday night, and it was lovely, it was good to see her before she goes to hospital for her op. She seemed in good form despite the stuff she has had to go through recently. Dad P and Aunty S is visiting her and keeping her company.
I have started some favours for the Yellow Rose tourney in November and also some other things that I can't mention here on blogger.
So much has happen with the SCA group and it's wonderful - we have had postive reponses for other groups, our local communities...
Anyway, I am in lectures and should actually pay attention for the last five minutes.

My Personality

Neuroticism	32
Extraversion	76
Openness To Experience	66
Agreeableness	31
Conscientiousness	40

You are sociable, outgoing, energetic, and lively. You prefer to be around people much of the time. You are generally calm and composed, reacting moderately well to situations that most people would describe as stressful. A desire for tradition does not prevent you from trying new things. Your thinking is neither simple nor complex. To others you appear to be a well-educated person but not an intellectual. People see you as tough, critical, and uncompromising and you have less concern with others' needs than with your own. You are reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled.

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A Tribute..

Our last cat, Maddie aka Mee-ma died on Friday night. Fortunately/unfortunately I wasn't here when it happened - Mr Grump had to deal with it as well as telling Dad No. 1 about it. She was a feisty, crazy, hissy thing that was a strange people cat on her own terms (sniffing toes or hands then biting them!). She is missed but also it is a relief to see her at peace because she was so old (in cat years - 98) and was suffering from arthritis and eating very little.

She is in a sunny spot now away from the others so they can't hassle her...

I must admit that it feels weird not having cats in the house, of course we have the dogs, geese and chooks but still not having a purring sun worshipper feels odd.

Social (or not so social calendar) Calendar Update

August 25th - Mr Grumps birthday. Was good, drank a little, made too much food, in bed by 11ish. The Fire Bucket of Friendship did its thing again and people flocked to it. Itwas a cool night but mild enough for people to sit around and chat and eat. Miss K and her boyf, Mr L came and Miss K brought good wine...shame I could'nt drink more of it - too busy fussing over people being fed...again.
September 8 and 9th - The Tavern of the Black wolf with Middle eastern food was a pretty good time had by all methinks. I was happy with how the food turned out and how people had a 'go' at eating most of the food. The Baqlawa of Radburne will be making a appearance again along with the Honey cake of Radburne...will I get a reputation?
Sunday the 9th was a wonderful day in the park in Wello - we had people having picnics and spending a day with us watching the fighties and asking questions. I am so happy that we will be having a every 2nd month thing at the park starting next year.
Now, I am on holidays from Uni but not uni work :( I have 4 assignments due the 2nd week back from holidays) so I won't be going to Spring War or Baronial Hunt.
I AM A BIT PISSED OFF AT THAT! - besides we can't afford it really.
October and November are going to be HUGE with events coming out of the wazoo and then starting prac, in that time we have to get to Sydney for 2 major events - a birthday party and a anniversary party, attend a weekend at Katrijn's for the Yellow Rose Tourney.
November 24 -25 - yess, that is how long we have to wait until we can do the Bike Riding course at Orange.....sheesh.

Still alive

I'll still here. Just too freakin busy to post. Uni sucks. war was good, had super fun, Mr Grump camped with me (went home during the day - benefits of living only 40 minutes from site). Mr Grump's birthday this weekend, party, cake, booze, YAY!

Star Trekkin 2

Of Course I'm Klingon!

Your Score: Klingon

You scored 60 % Aggressivness, 40 % Technology, and 40 % Social Enlightenment!

Homeworld: Q'onoS

The Klingons are an extremely aggressive, patriarchal species. Klingons have a well-developed sense of honour and value this, as well as bravery and power, very highly. Klingon technological development is exclusively focused on military weapons, which means that although their weapons are powerful, their ships can be a little... well, they would be called 'fixer-uppers'. Klingons view all other species with suspicion and are quick to start a fight. As a Klingon, you are also very aggressive and probably find yourself in a lot of fights. You're a lusty sort of person, the type who values good friends, good wine and a good woman (or man). You would fight to the death if needs be and are a good person to have if the going gets tough. You also thrive on challenges and find it hard to forgive.

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Romulan

Human

Klingon

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Borg

Android/Hologram

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Star Trekkin

Your Score: Trekkie Appreciator

Survey Says... You scored 73 %

You like Star Trek and have obviously watched more than a couple of episodes or movies, but you don't live or breathe the world (read: you probably don't go to your local McDonalds in your Klingon gear - not that there's anything wrong with that...). Excellent! You've managed to tread the fine line between sci-fi buff and Star Trek nerd (otherwise known as the difference between enjoying Star Trek for its entertainment value and running around with a batleth quoting Klingon battle poetry).

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I want to ride my bicycle - I want to ride my bike.

So, ok, right, so , ok, here is the story. Since I was a little girl riding on the bike with my dad when I was knee high to a large grasshopper I have liked motorbikes. Oh no, you say, they're dangerous, fast, two-wheeled machines that car drivers never see until its too late. Yep, I have had that chat to myself over the years but everytime I have seen a bike going somewhere whether it was in the city traffic or chewing up country miles I have sighed and gone I WANT ONE!

Now, at this point in time where we really don't have any money saved and it all goes on bills and loan and mortgages we have brought not only a new car (1997 Mitsubishi Magna V6) but a '94 Virago..and here she is..

I just have to do the 2 day training course, get the gear and get on her and go somewhere, probably down to end of the street and back. Mr Grump is pleased too, because it's what he will be riding as well until he get his bike...

For the non-SCA playing Wolfman

Well, being fuelled by caffeine has its benefits. After using Katrijns projector on Saturday after the working bee at Dragon Hill for up and coming War Weekend (oh no, less than two weeks away!), I have made Mr Pleasant nee Grumble's banner - he may not have garb but he's got a banner - it took most Sunday afternoon and it was worth it..

Here are the photos.

The first one with the red blobs are the eye and tongue pinned on to show correct positioning. These were then sewn in place using a zig-zag stitch.









This shows the positioning of the wolf's head over the eye and tongue piece. I proceeded to pin the whole thing all over.

All stitched up and finished. Just need to hem top and bottom and its ready to go. Not a great angle but it shows it in it's entirety.

Updates

The Tavern Feast

Fantacular - it was super fun to be a in a tent in garb eating fantacular food and great company and yes, I did drink and yes, I did have a hangover the next day. We sang tavern songs, listen to poetry and stories and have a good laugh. I got to play a part in a story as the 'screamer' which once upon a time I would'nt be able to do - I just could'nt girly scream...

The Monthly Tourney

Was good, bloody cold and uncomfortable due to above hangover and chatterbox member of group. We had leftover pasties and chicken broth from tavern feast - all the better the next day...

Bunch of Classes

Was brillant, yet again another hangover from a nights girly drinking and then a party. The classess were interesting and informative and above all inspiring. I am now going to make an norse outfit because I made a Viking glass bead necklace and I am going to wear flemish because it so darn practical and it gives a nod to my Dutch ancestry. The feast on the Saturday was lovely and intimate with only 15 bods turning up, the atmosphere was candle-lit and the weather raining...lovely food too! Got to love Pot-luck.

got home on Sunday after a short stop at Spotlight - ahh Francesca you fabric temptress..you know my weakness because it is yours as well!!!!!!!!! oh, handkerchief linen in white, fuschia and red!

Monday

Woke up bearly (yep, I meant bearly) and did nothing for the day

Tuesday

Went to Bathurst and brought a new/old car for me. 1997 Mitsubishi Magna. Sexy charcoaly/black with CENTRAL LOCKING and CRUISE CONTROL!

I will pick it up soon, just needs power mirrors fixed.

Since Tuesday I have been getting over the flu which Mr Pleasant/Grump donated to me - nice.

Off to working bee at Dragon Hill tomorrow in prep for our WAR! woohoo.

Its all true

How evil are you?

Severus Snape is Sexy.

Yep, I think so - all that brooding darkness and sarcastic commentary through gritted teeth- it gets me, plus it's Alan Rickman so I am bound think he's sexy. BTW Harry Potter was excellent, He who should not be named was scary...

Today (friday) Mr Pleasant and I went to Mudgee to the Small Farms Field Day - typically it was windy, cold and muddy. Despite the weather I brought home some Wiltipoll sheep, Dorper Sheep, 3 Clydedales horses, Angora goats and a herd of Alpacas as well as a quad bike for Mr Pleasant nee Grump, a Akrubra hat for me (to be worn on a jaunty angle like all landed gentry do), and of course a combine harvester for the paddock that does not include animals.

In the real world I got freebies from the government departments to be used as resources when I am teaching finally.

Tomorrow, a 3rd birthday party in the morning and then tomorrow night a tavern feast at Francesca and Oz's followed by the monthly day in the park on Sunday. Hopefully, I won't be hungover - depends how I feel really, will take fizzy (lemonade etc) and alcomohol WHEEEEE!

Can't sleepitis

I was good I went to bed at reasonable hour and how does my body repay me? By turning the head noise on..sheesh.

Off to Harry Potter with Mum tomorrow, that's the good news, bad news is I have to leave at 8ish to get down there to Molong so that we can make the 10.15am viewing on time in Orange...will need caffeine at some stage to aid alertness.

Some good news, for the first time since I started Uni, my uni textbooklist for the next semester will be under $200 - huzzah.

might try sleep again, Mr Grump must have stopped snoring by now..

the weather pixie is lying!

Its not 12 degree celcius - its bloody colder than that in the foothills. Wind chill factor brings it down to roaring hot fire, dogs inside, stay away from windows for they frost up as soon as you stand near them!

However, Mr Pleasant (despite being back at work) and I did venture forth to our favourite cafe for lunch - could'nt fit in coffee and cake afterwards ..so we brought it home...coffee good.

Hopefully, the reverse cycle split system blowing nice nice machine will be fixed this afternoon after waiting for the part for eons - so we will have something for those cold mornings and can't be bothered lighting fire days.

On the drug front, it has gone well, we have followed doctors' instructions and now await for the blood test days which will next monday and the following monday. I sense that it will take a couple of attempts just to assist with the routine and drug effects. We both have enough things in our life to distract us from becoming obsessed.

Well, it looks like Francesca and I are off to Bunch of Classes in couple of weeks - we are just waiting for confirmation of our billet which/might be Deense/Katje. I loved it so much last year that this shall be a good time again. Francesca (Hi!) is always good company..

I have also become a signatory on the groups bank account - which is one more step towards becoming a Shire and not just proposed.

Off to think of ideas for the August camping war event at Katrijn's (Hi K!) and sew together my teal green under-caftan..will post photos soon.

Drugs

Now, before you say - which ones or she really does'nt need them. Recreationally, I do not indulge but I use to. I did'nt mind a pipe or two of wacky baccy but I digress.

This is really an update on the proceedings that are proceeding as I type.
I am now on the other drugs which I will take from day 5 to 9 ( I am on day 7) and then we are suppose to do 'special cuddles' (excuse the tweeness) on day 12 (which is Thursday), day 14 (saturday) and day 16 (monday). When I took these drugs before I was the bitch goddess from the 49th levels of hell - I had never witnessed myself as that person before - hormones are truly fantastic chemicals. This time?? truthfully, I'm wondering if they are working because I am just my normal self...so what is different (bear with me)

1. I am older
2. I am not working or at Uni
3. I want this to happen in positive frame of mind
4. I am not stressed with what might NOT happen
5. Mr Grump is on holidays and therefore Mr Pleasant
6. We don't live in suburbia in Sydney
7. Lifestyle is so far removed from what it was previously.

On days 21 and 28 (saturdays) I will need to have blood tests, as per described by the specialist to see if anything has happened (I am working in the now and not the future - god, an affirmation if I ever read one!). So, that's it really.

Diary for the next few days

Travel plans for the Big Smoke.
Day One (Sunday): Travel to Grandma B's at Blaxland - 3.5hr drive.
Day Two (Monday): Drive to nearest train station and go into the city (alight train at St James station walk to art gallery, pay entry fee, see Art of Islam exhibition, leave gallery, walk to circular quay through Botan'l Grdns, lunch, walk up George Street, visit Haigh's Chocolates for sister and selves, walk towards Town Hall, go to Myer etc, catch train home back to Grandma's B's.
Day Three ( Tuesday): Visit specialist native plant nursery for stock-ups, go to Richmond or Windsor for Lunch, back to Blaxland via other interesting places (norman lindsay gallery??)
Day Four (Wednesday): Travel to Smithfield to the Dutch shop for netherlandish food supplies (I have lists)
Day Five (Thursday): Travel home via Mudgee??

News

I have been made the Shire of Radburne's Herald. HUZZAH.
It's going to be a bit more interesting and lot more involved than the old position and I think personally a lot more responsibility. I am looking forward to it.
I am so happy that I was chosen because it means that others believe in me and the long term future of the group with me in it.
Ok, enough of the the ego trip, back to regular viewing.
Hi to Miss Wu - lurking there reading my blog!
See you soon and good luck for exams!