"Dontcha" just love this time of Year "To Tip or not to Tip", That is the Question ?
Why is it when Christmas is looming, all these people seem to think it is a God given right to receive a Tip from their employers ? We`ve had each one of them hanging around waiting, expectantly, well, this year they`re going to wait a long time . I know, each year we say this but, usually end up stuffing some notes into a Christmas Card and thrusting it into an expectant hand.
This just not going to happen this year. Do you hear, It is Just Not Going to Happen !
Success to Date.......
The Window Cleaner. (Peeping Tom)..Gave him a bucket of hot water and dashed off out....Wishing him Merry Christmas as we reversed off the Drive..... Result £10. saved.. Well at least he could warm his hands in the hot water, anyway he supports Liverpool FC.
The Milkman... Purveyor of Dairy Produce. Gave him and his assistant £5. each. (I`d had a couple of G+T`s when he called)....Oops...£10. spent Ok, so They`ve both got kids.
The Binmen.... Waste Disposal Officers... Gave them a tip..verbal.."Stop leaving the bloody empty bins behind my parked car, particularly when I`m in a rush to go out!... Result £10.saved
The Cleaner... Domestic Appliances Facillitator....Sorted ! Box of Chocolates and bottle of Wine, which I had in. so no cost, well they were only slightly out of date!....Result.
The Gardener... Green God.. Told him to Sod Off (Gedit ? Sod off..gardener) Ho Ho Darling Trubes gave him a bottle of Scotch.(one of his so no cost to moi!)...Result
The Hair Dresser... Style Director. £25. Gift vouchers, well she`s just had a baby and I am quite fond of her..
Therfore I spent £35. and saved £40. Normally spend £50. so therefore, overall saving of £15. Must improve on that next year. Any ideas ?
Merry Christmas to all my blogging chums and a very Happy and Peaceful New Year
love Di. xxx
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
Thursday, 13 September 2007
Saved by the Bell.
My dear Mama had to have a bowel operation which resulted in her having a Colostomy Bag.
One day, when Darling Trubes and I were visiting her in Hospital ,shortly after her operation, a woman in the opposite bed, who had only one leg, got out of her bed and hopped like fury down the ward to "pay a visit".
The urgency of her "visit" was highlighted by the most enormous farts imaginable, which, of course, she had no control over. The quicker she hopped, the faster and louder the farts became ! This rendered Darling Trubes and I into fits of helpless laughter. As this was early on on our relationship we were barely on "farting terms" let alone Darling Trubes having to share such an intimate moment with his future mother-in-law, who was not amused, which, made us giggle even more !
Mother, who was slightly deaf, made matters worst by saying, "Oh do excuse me, it`s this damned Colostomy Bag you know!
Then, totally changing the subject, Mama said, "Wouldn`t you think (pointing to the one legged flatulent woman) she`d put her leg on before going to the bathroom" ? "Common as muck that one" !
By now poor Darling Trubes was totally helpless with laughter, whilst I was trying to explain to Mama, who the culprit really was ! Fortunately, on cue, the "visitors bell" rang to signal the end of visiting time.
We bade our farewells and dashed toward the door, only to be greeted by the one legged woman, who was hopping back to her bed (without the musical accompaniment.) "
Tarrah luv", she said, It`s nice to see yous having a laugh with your Mam,
yous cheered herrup no end" !
One day, when Darling Trubes and I were visiting her in Hospital ,shortly after her operation, a woman in the opposite bed, who had only one leg, got out of her bed and hopped like fury down the ward to "pay a visit".
The urgency of her "visit" was highlighted by the most enormous farts imaginable, which, of course, she had no control over. The quicker she hopped, the faster and louder the farts became ! This rendered Darling Trubes and I into fits of helpless laughter. As this was early on on our relationship we were barely on "farting terms" let alone Darling Trubes having to share such an intimate moment with his future mother-in-law, who was not amused, which, made us giggle even more !
Mother, who was slightly deaf, made matters worst by saying, "Oh do excuse me, it`s this damned Colostomy Bag you know!
Then, totally changing the subject, Mama said, "Wouldn`t you think (pointing to the one legged flatulent woman) she`d put her leg on before going to the bathroom" ? "Common as muck that one" !
By now poor Darling Trubes was totally helpless with laughter, whilst I was trying to explain to Mama, who the culprit really was ! Fortunately, on cue, the "visitors bell" rang to signal the end of visiting time.
We bade our farewells and dashed toward the door, only to be greeted by the one legged woman, who was hopping back to her bed (without the musical accompaniment.) "
Tarrah luv", she said, It`s nice to see yous having a laugh with your Mam,
yous cheered herrup no end" !
Monday, 3 September 2007
Sunday, 2 September 2007
AS WELL AS WHAT ?
Daughter: "Hi Mama how are you" ?
Mama: "Fine thanks darling, How are you, what are you up to" ?
Daughter: "Just about to watch the Liverpool Match on the tele"
Mama: "Oh that`s nice, (thoughts wandering-feigning interest,
being a "True Blue" an`all, " shame on her for not being
an Evertonian.) "Who are they playing" ?
Daughter: They`re playing Toulouse.
Mama: "What" ?
Daughter: (raising voice) "I said they`re playing Toulouse".
Mama: (also raising voice and showing irritation at daughter`s
perceived rudeness)
"What`s the use in playing, if they`re playing to lose" ?
Daughter: (now shrieking with laughter) "I SAID TOULOUSE, you
know , the French Team" ! God Mama you going deaf as well" ?
Mama: Laughing also, (penny finally dropped and trying to regain parental dignity)" Oh
yes, arn`t I silly" ? "Well do enjoy it, I hope they win" (said through gritted teeth,
as well as being a true blue ,Mama Trubes is an ardent Franchophile !)
(Further thought)
"What does she mean, "Going deaf as well".... "As well as what" ?
Daughter: (still chortling) "Must go Mama, the game`s starting". "Love you" (kisses down
phone).
Mama: "Love you too darling".
Mama: "Fine thanks darling, How are you, what are you up to" ?
Daughter: "Just about to watch the Liverpool Match on the tele"
Mama: "Oh that`s nice, (thoughts wandering-feigning interest,
being a "True Blue" an`all, " shame on her for not being
an Evertonian.) "Who are they playing" ?
Daughter: They`re playing Toulouse.
Mama: "What" ?
Daughter: (raising voice) "I said they`re playing Toulouse".
Mama: (also raising voice and showing irritation at daughter`s
perceived rudeness)
"What`s the use in playing, if they`re playing to lose" ?
Daughter: (now shrieking with laughter) "I SAID TOULOUSE, you
know , the French Team" ! God Mama you going deaf as well" ?
Mama: Laughing also, (penny finally dropped and trying to regain parental dignity)" Oh
yes, arn`t I silly" ? "Well do enjoy it, I hope they win" (said through gritted teeth,
as well as being a true blue ,Mama Trubes is an ardent Franchophile !)
(Further thought)
"What does she mean, "Going deaf as well".... "As well as what" ?
Daughter: (still chortling) "Must go Mama, the game`s starting". "Love you" (kisses down
phone).
Mama: "Love you too darling".
Thursday, 30 August 2007
Hello to my friends
This is a"momentuous" moment" for Mama Di, AKA as Trubes ! I think I`m Up and running !
Looking forward to some interesting comments from my Blogging chums !
Testing Testing " Is there anybody there "said the stranger knocking at the door ?
Looking forward to some interesting comments from my Blogging chums !
Testing Testing " Is there anybody there "said the stranger knocking at the door ?
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