darkshineskitty Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Better. And yeah, it's a perfectly good reason, but my mum is something of a drama queen. And things kind of need to be about her always, so the fact that she drove to Wellington that day and then had to do the dishes when she got home is meant to outweigh the fact that I was curled up and couldn't move for a couple of days. Obviously I usually point-blank refuse to do housework on days like that. Usually I'll be like 'awwww' and mum will be like 'I do everything! it won't take long!' and finally I cave, but on those occasions she'll be like 'you've got to do a bit of a clean-up job in the kitchen' (her phrase for 'do the dishes') and I'll just go 'nah' and go upstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lensip max Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 My mum isn't a very self-reliant person. When I left for uni last year she hadn't lived alone in 30 years.She kind of can't do normal things like cook or clean. She can't use the dishwasher properly, or the tv that we've had since 2003 (I'd get calls during my lectures asking how to turn it on because "it wasn't working" - she'd forget to turn it on at the box and try to turn it on with the remote and freak out when it didn't flicker into shortland street) Don't get me wrong, she's like, insanely super brainy. But the logic of ordinary life escapes her, so she tends to think she's amazing if she does for one day what I usually do every day because it's sensible to do so, rather than because I think I'm some kind of a domestic goddess. I will be hearing about the dishes she washed on Tuesday for the next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 My mum isn't a very self-reliant person. When I left for uni last year she hadn't lived alone in 30 years.She kind of can't do normal things like cook or clean. She can't use the dishwasher properly, or the tv that we've had since 2003 (I'd get calls during my lectures asking how to turn it on because "it wasn't working" - she'd forget to turn it on at the box and try to turn it on with the remote and freak out when it didn't flicker into shortland street) Don't get me wrong, she's like, insanely super brainy. But the logic of ordinary life escapes her, so she tends to think she's amazing if she does for one day what I usually do every day because it's sensible to do so, rather than because I think I'm some kind of a domestic goddess. I will be hearing about the dishes she washed on Tuesday for the next year. My mum also fails a bit at technology. She can't get the Sky remote to work half the time, and never ever uses her phone except to text me to pick up stuff And she worked at Vodafone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Sounds like you've both got mothers who can be rather intolerable. I'd better try to get some sleep now - have to be up at 9. Hope everyone has a lovely Saturday. Night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Ghost Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 So after my first attempt at baking a focaccia the other day was a bit of a fail, I'm glad to say I learnt from my mistakes and made a pretty awesome one for the international lunch at work yesterday. Gratifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 i can indeed testify that the bread was good. i bought a big bunch of thai basil to make pesto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 So after my first attempt at baking a focaccia the other day was a bit of a fail, I'm glad to say I learnt from my mistakes and made a pretty awesome one for the international lunch at work yesterday. Gratifying. Well done! That's excellent to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 the pesto is good too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) I saw a guy in short shorts, long socks and a cowboy hat today. Edited February 6, 2010 by _Ed_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 What the heck are lock socks? My mum made Russian fudge today, and its a really good consistency. Smooth and fine. I went over to my friend's and we spend ages just laughing at silly things on the internet and then did two of those Codefinders you get in the newspaper and magazines. It started off with her being like 'how do you even do these?' and I explained, and then I was like 'see, what would this word be?' and then we just started doing it and kept going till we were done It was so addictive. I was only supposed to say for a while so she could study, but ended up saying until evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 How did I manage that? Meant long socks. Sounds like a fun day! Mmm fudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 God, this covers thing on C4 is awful. The only way it can redeem itself is with this - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 God, this covers thing on C4 is awful. The only way it can redeem itself is with this - Oh you like Nightwish? I have a friend who likes them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I used to be really into them. Gone off most of their songs, but still love that cover. Ooh, Just. That's a big improvement. I don't much like the cover, but at least they'll play the original next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I used to be really into them. Gone off most of their songs, but still love that cover. Ooh, Just. That's a big improvement. I don't much like the cover, but at least they'll play the original next. There are rats in the ceiling. /off topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 There are rats in the ceiling. /off topic i want to make some boring comment like "insurance doesn't cover damage by pests" although on cars we don't have that exclusion and a bunch of rats ate through an engine loom and cost us like $8000. apparently they love antifreeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 That's not boring! I actually found that genuinely interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 i want to make some boring comment like "insurance doesn't cover damage by pests" although on cars we don't have that exclusion and a bunch of rats ate through an engine loom and cost us like $8000. apparently they love antifreeze. Ew, isn't anti-freeze poisonous? I wish they would GTFO and go to another house though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 yup so when they get to it, they then die. stupid things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 yup so when they get to it, they then die. stupid things. Oh that is stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshineskitty Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 How hard is it to find a decent Indiana Jones hat or Doctor Who costume in this country!? Gosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 For random, inexplicable everyday use? Or are you going to disappoint me and say there's a specific party purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoBear Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 got a spare $130? http://www.iwantthat.co.nz/product_info.php?products_id=393 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ed_ Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 With a brass logo pin, no less. Absolutely crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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