tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post4208925696158751469..comments2023-06-01T09:40:02.348+01:00Comments on Someone, Somewhere: Ten Things For Which I'm Thankfuljbistheinitialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-67049735221574932002016-11-24T18:07:22.762+00:002016-11-24T18:07:22.762+00:00Oh god, I remember doing that as the end of every ...Oh god, I remember doing that as the end of every term approached; I'd have a list in the back of my planner of how many lessons were left with each class so I could tick them off in the manner of a prisoner!jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-41043780648635761112016-11-20T17:55:20.913+00:002016-11-20T17:55:20.913+00:00I so miss having a wood burner. That is the one th...I so miss having a wood burner. That is the one thing I would change in our living room. And yes this term is hell on earth, counting how many lessons I have with my year 10s until christmas! Gaelle's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661059298296491684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-78962471024559291592016-11-18T18:21:32.132+00:002016-11-18T18:21:32.132+00:00Oh my gosh, what on earth happened?! The nearest I...Oh my gosh, what on earth happened?! The nearest I've got to disaster with the log burner was when my stacked logs were touching the side of the - extremely hot - burner and started smoking. Oops.jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-24298119666418073432016-11-18T18:20:45.033+00:002016-11-18T18:20:45.033+00:00I am SO excited to take Thomas to Rent, although I...I am SO excited to take Thomas to Rent, although I've had to warn him that I always always cry!jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-75372598364537503612016-11-18T18:20:19.102+00:002016-11-18T18:20:19.102+00:00Now I've been once, I want to go again and aga...Now I've been once, I want to go again and again and again. I'm still dreaming of their hazelnut torte...jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-42122858004716748152016-11-17T12:56:03.469+00:002016-11-17T12:56:03.469+00:00Real fires are wonderful (although I'm still s...Real fires are wonderful (although I'm still slightly scared of mine after an incident last year that resulted in me calling the Fire Brigade :-0 ). And Missy is so cute! I do miss having a cat but I live on such a busy road, so I'll make do with my rats for now.<br /><br />I really do think 2016 has been an awful year on nearly every level, so it's nice to read lists like this and remember that there are wonderful moments in life, regardless of all the other crap going on.lonestarskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160504585185665463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-82140000411286039802016-11-16T20:37:32.952+00:002016-11-16T20:37:32.952+00:00What a great list. It sounds like you're enjoy...What a great list. It sounds like you're enjoying all the best parts of fall. Eucalyptus in the house is a great idea; I might need to find some. And Rent sounds really exciting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-74150263484745369642016-11-16T18:18:44.446+00:002016-11-16T18:18:44.446+00:00Oh gosh, I love Betty's. I always shoehorn in ...Oh gosh, I love Betty's. I always shoehorn in a trip whilst I'm in York. It's where we went for breakfast on my hen do so now has extra lovely memories! Serious envy at not being a teacher this term too. One day I'll get out and not have to dread the start of September. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291775913769321601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-77874084621391384942016-11-16T17:52:41.805+00:002016-11-16T17:52:41.805+00:00Haha, I'll send the chocolate ones down to you...Haha, I'll send the chocolate ones down to you next time I get a pack!jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-594338320220744462016-11-16T17:51:06.323+00:002016-11-16T17:51:06.323+00:00I know, I am still so upset with myself!I know, I am still so upset with myself!jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-72712287621098062582016-11-16T17:50:21.779+00:002016-11-16T17:50:21.779+00:00My heart is just broken for everyone in the US who...My heart is just broken for everyone in the US who's not rich, white, middle aged, straight, cis gender and male.jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-40334977694464901062016-11-16T17:49:37.206+00:002016-11-16T17:49:37.206+00:00It's really so lovely - apart from anything el...It's really so lovely - apart from anything else, real fires look and smell so good!jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-53134571957201812292016-11-16T17:49:12.746+00:002016-11-16T17:49:12.746+00:00The very best thing we ever did was train Missy to...The very best thing we ever did was train Missy to go to the toilet outside, because litter trays really suck (especially as her aim was... not good). jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-13497456258042537542016-11-16T17:49:00.589+00:002016-11-16T17:49:00.589+00:00I can't even begin to imagine how extra-horrib...I can't even begin to imagine how extra-horrible it must be for ex-pats who this year have had Brexit AND the US election which, although having huge implications worldwide, must feel worse for you.jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586790915028084570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-50665435648143019592016-11-16T17:32:27.844+00:002016-11-16T17:32:27.844+00:00The very best thing we ever did was train Missy to...The very best thing we ever did was train Missy to go to the toilet outside, because litter trays really suck (especially as her aim was... not good).jbistheinitialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868282285690501258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-80770947001157606342016-11-16T11:12:07.602+00:002016-11-16T11:12:07.602+00:00I always love this idea when I see it on Kezzie...I always love this idea when I see it on Kezzie's blog too. <br />Totally get the cat owner thing, some days I think I'd go mad without Socks and Tick around.<br />Yay for internet friends! Send any chocolate fondant fancies my way, dairy allergy be damned! I was gutted that I couldn't buy any halloween inspired fancies this year. next year though, next year... all the fancies!! <br />The eucalyptus sounds lovely, I might have to plant some in my garden to do the same :)<br />Lots of lovely things to be grateful for here.HazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-84436454057301302632016-11-16T00:05:40.875+00:002016-11-16T00:05:40.875+00:00A great way of thinking during what has been a gru...A great way of thinking during what has been a grumpy week over here. I envy you getting to see Rent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-20049872309690191952016-11-15T09:00:38.807+00:002016-11-15T09:00:38.807+00:00Awww, I'm glad to have inspired you! Lovely th...Awww, I'm glad to have inspired you! Lovely things here. I'm glad about Missy and your cosy home. BUT I have to take umbrage to your fondant fancy comment as I LOVE THE BROWN ONES!!!! I will gladly eat them!!.mwa ha. <br />And your loss of heart collar clips is DEVASTATING!!!!Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-27422501127510237532016-11-15T07:47:14.709+00:002016-11-15T07:47:14.709+00:00How lovely!
Ahh, having a proper fire must be so ...How lovely!<br /><br />Ahh, having a proper fire must be so nice in winter!Confuzzled Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471749871770054481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-76622842074274491232016-11-14T21:06:54.525+00:002016-11-14T21:06:54.525+00:00Aw, cats make everything more bearable. Except lit...Aw, cats make everything more bearable. Except litter trays.<br /><br />And I hope whoever was responsible for novelty coloured fondant fancies (I particularly like the bright orange ones at Halloween) got a HUGE bonus - I've impulse bought SO MANY CAKES because of their moment of marketing genius.Sarah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123634132136877282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3940545051361113340.post-23616901629746647182016-11-14T19:02:07.003+00:002016-11-14T19:02:07.003+00:00I've been trying to kick myself out of a doom ...I've been trying to kick myself out of a doom and gloom mindset rather unsuccessfully, so thanks for writing this, it was cheering to read!Jealous of your wood fire!SteffRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883091806982307143noreply@blogger.com