Today I've mostly bin...

[Bunnylump]

...Making a spreadsheet with formulae in it which sorts stuff and all kinds of fancy things. MBH you would have been proud of me.

I've also bin...flying about the place getting signatures and witnesses and title deeds sorted to take to the solicitor. The receptionist was so dopey he certainly didn't inspire any confidence that the sale will go through smoothly. I've ALSO bin practising a piece to (wait for it) SING at Ali's wedding on Saturday. I'm actually a pretty carp singer but it's with K (who's playing the piano too, and D.) So we're going to be like the Von Trapps...should I dress up like this, do you think?

[MBH]

...Making a spreadsheet with formulae in it which sorts stuff and all kinds of fancy things. MBH you would have been proud of me.

Good for you That is the essence of my problem with what I create.. the mechanics of it isn't very difficult once someone with intelligence sees the tools available - I've got the experience and insight of what CAN be done, but once others see it they can do it themselves.

[Scurra]

So we're going to be like the Von Trapps...should I dress up like this, do you think?

Only if the rest of us can turn up dressed as Nazis and arrest you.

the mechanics of it isn't very difficult once someone with intelligence sees the tools available - I've got the experience and insight of what CAN be done, but once others see it they can do it themselves.

Well, it depends what you are doing, of course. But just because driving a car is fairly easy doesn't mean you don't need driving instructors...

[eirian]

But just because driving a car is fairly easy doesn't mean you don't need driving instructors...

says the person who managed to write off a volvo in only his second driving lesson...

[eirian]

AFM..... losing a cat. One of our cats, Feanor, got run over today (we think he fell asleep under a car and didn't wake up in time). Poor Sigur has never had pets before so this was his first loss.
Thomas doesn't really understand, of course. We've just explained that he's had to go away and won't be coming back. Thomas played with Fea (unlike our other cat, Du, who steers well clear), so I suspect in a few days he'll wonder where he is, but we can explain again then.

[giraffe]

What does AFM mean?

[eirian]

As For Me

[giraffe]

I thought perhaps it was Awful Feline Moment or something like that.

[Bunnylump]

That's sad news, Eirian.

PS I reckon I'd be more scary in a nun outfit than Scurra in a Nazi one, don't you?

[Wulfruna]

I thought perhaps it was Awful Feline Moment or something like that.

Well yes, let's admit that this is exactly what it actually is! I am so sad about your lovely 'Fea', Eirian and Sigur - he was a very friendly pussy, despite being the terror of the neighbourhood cats
Sadly, these accidents can happen - but it is still a family bereavement in a very real sense and you are allowed to go into mourning.....

[Bunnylump]

Waiting in for internet man for the second day running (they "accidentally" cancelled it yesterday. Intermittent problem still not fixed. Grrrrrrrrrr... There couldn't possibly have been a less ideal day to have major internet issues - Mum's house is transferring today...

Anyway, I've gone and got loads of giant coolbags to try to transport the wedding cakes to the wedding tomorrow, in the predicted 29 degrees C and possible thunderstorms (which are a bit alarming because we are also taking K's electric piano for use OUTSIDE. ) I'm starting to get more than a little stressed...

[MBH]

Actually completed a puzzle OK - it was only the JubJub Snark sudoku grids - but that's more than I've done in ages.

Since it doesn't have a 'thread' I'll ask here.... Is there an 'answer' to this puzzle or just the pleasure of completing the grids?

[Scurra]

No, there's no secret answer to that one. At least, I don't think there is.

[MBH]

Hang on - I'll find one for you

[Bunnylump]

Well, yesterday, actually...

...bin to my niece's wedding. It was as South Farm, near Royston, which is absolutely beautiful. They got married outside it a pergola by a pond with water lilies and bright blue damsel flies flickering across it. The bride looked stunning. The cake worked out fine, despite the heat, which was phenomenal.

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Lots of people joined in for the "open mic" session in the garden, including the bride!!

They had also folded 100 origami cranes, which is supposed to bring good luck forever. They looked pretty cool.

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[Bunnylump]

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/ Wedding continued!!

The "wedding car" belonged to a friend, who actually uses this as a private car. He'd driven it from London, where he lives. This is the front of the farm. Those roses were beautifully scented!

[Laura]

Are those bluetits on top of the cake?

[Bunnylump]

Yes! Not real ones...

[giraffe]

........to the National Schools Symphony Orchestra concerts. Both girls had had a really good time. Kingsley's last one as she is no longer a schoolgirl, and Lally's last in the junior section. She's keen to audition for the seniors next year.

[MBH]

Are those bluetits on top of the cake?

That was my immediat thought Good likeness. The rainbow of cranes is impressive as well.

Glad everything worked out - it sounds like a lovely day.