tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post6844320356501789845..comments2023-10-30T07:38:27.535-07:00Comments on Cupcakes at Home: ...make that just the one miracle....Tracy xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16360766557024188074noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-44540158670363499282009-12-01T08:54:23.372-08:002009-12-01T08:54:23.372-08:00It really is true that it's hard to find good ...It really is true that it's hard to find good help. I hope you get someone soon since the weather is turning. I can't understand how we can have high unemployment and hire people. As of today, my office has no secretary. None. They've been trying to find one for a month.<br />I got my squirrel on Saturday and he is precious. Hannah's kitten attacked it an hour later and I had to go looking for my acorn after she came running thru the house with the poor animal. He's up and away from Lucy now. Thanks!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947681055574897580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-57535812189290137362009-12-01T02:11:02.955-08:002009-12-01T02:11:02.955-08:00I remember roofing in snow, sleet and ice like it ...I remember roofing in snow, sleet and ice like it was yesterday not 8 year ago and 6 months pregnant to boot. My top tip? Go and buy some wet suit glove, they are invaluable if your are slating or roofing your hands get toasty warm and they help you grip well to because of the neoprene. I think I got through about 4 pairs by the time we'd done all 3 roof lines.<br /><br />If my hubby wasn't teaching he'd be up there in a jiffy for you if it's made of wood he can build it we have a beautiful ash staircase he made here you name it he can make it in wood there again if it has an engine he would run the other way!<br /><br />Our bug bear was always the plumber never turning up. today's the day to pop up the crimbo decorations, my 2 lovelies like to come home from school and see it all decked out so best get busy..keep your fingers crossed 8 month old Olly the farty spaniel here doesn't eat the treexxx kisses from walesnimblejackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00326199055256584706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-51420863969746611672009-11-30T13:14:53.928-08:002009-11-30T13:14:53.928-08:00I'll come n joinya :-))(I finish my placement ...I'll come n joinya :-))(I finish my placement friday) :-))))))))))Katie twinkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786907660579952361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-25353742843234696312009-11-30T07:19:22.986-08:002009-11-30T07:19:22.986-08:00Wow, what a story! Getting people to do work is d...Wow, what a story! Getting people to do work is difficult, good work that is. It was absurd when we needed some minor brick work done, so i can relate. I hope you do get someone finally. Al the best.P.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141000578178946104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-81205584368958588302009-11-30T03:15:20.124-08:002009-11-30T03:15:20.124-08:00I was just thinking it might be easier if one of y...I was just thinking it might be easier if one of you learns carpentry!<br />Getting someone good is a universal problem….perhaps because where you are it may be slightly more difficult but to say yes then not show is very poor.<br />Sorry your rams are being – rams…..Gigibirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171021812450232039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-45467040223138036952009-11-30T02:06:57.780-08:002009-11-30T02:06:57.780-08:00I think some workmen are just crap where ever you ...I think some workmen are just crap where ever you live, but such a pain when you want to get things done.<br />Hope the boys settle down now, what a horrid shock it must have been for you.xFrench Knotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14151593113968041304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-4058091943624243862009-11-30T01:46:20.562-08:002009-11-30T01:46:20.562-08:00Oh the joys of 'I'll be there at....' ...Oh the joys of 'I'll be there at....' We had a brickie (my dad knew him, cash in hand type of bloke) who did turn up but was extra early, so he could be finished early, then go the pub each day. He did'nt even stop for lunch and even managed to lay bricks and have his cup of tea at the same time. I do hope you go on OK, nothing personnel most of the trades are like that.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023925707643985411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-26956563788250124342009-11-30T01:11:11.750-08:002009-11-30T01:11:11.750-08:00Oh heck, hope you get it sorted, thinking of you. ...Oh heck, hope you get it sorted, thinking of you. Glad you got cheque ok, selling well ,got a few left. Selling decorations like mad but not so much prezzies-time yet.<br />Lots of love TxxFoxtail Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16555190736441392427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-60181251511190416452009-11-30T00:46:10.346-08:002009-11-30T00:46:10.346-08:00Oh it's not you and it's not just in Scotl...Oh it's not you and it's not just in Scotland we have the same problems here in the Fens. Over the years we've experienced similar with builders, plasterers, plumbers, joiners, electricians and central heating fitters. Most of whom can be found in the pub from lunchtime onwards!<br />We've foud the best way, and even that isn't infallable is to go through a company who employ people rather than use the self employed... sad isn't it?Renaissancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662416461920533616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-21206558221801189362009-11-29T23:57:59.751-08:002009-11-29T23:57:59.751-08:00What is it about joiners, plumbers and electrician...What is it about joiners, plumbers and electricians that they say all the right things, promise you the world (or at least woodwork, piping and power) and then vanish in a puff of smoke never to be seen again!! It must be a part of their training. <br /><br />Hope everything works out for you. I must say I applaud your priorites re the house and the animals!!<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-19636133047890477052009-11-29T23:37:56.351-08:002009-11-29T23:37:56.351-08:00I do hope things get better for you soon. Jane xI do hope things get better for you soon. Jane xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997824651518446434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-91500629879973352992009-11-29T23:02:23.401-08:002009-11-29T23:02:23.401-08:00Tracy, what a heartfelt post. I truly hope your jo...Tracy, what a heartfelt post. I truly hope your joiner turns up as it sounds bizarre to think it goes on like this doesn't it? Hope the rams sort out the 'pecking' order and get on with things too! xPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-38174089711701778852009-11-29T17:35:35.382-08:002009-11-29T17:35:35.382-08:00Its hard to imagine how those sweet little faces c...Its hard to imagine how those sweet little faces could cause so much trouble!! Good luck getting some reliable help!<br /><br />I really liked your decorations on your previous post.acrossthepondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03442763195677592226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-11745403996928558742009-11-29T15:06:06.135-08:002009-11-29T15:06:06.135-08:00Oh Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear about your crap...Oh Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear about your crappy joiner. I think you've got it right with the just to flaming fat and lazy arse theory.<br />Fingers, toes and eyes crossed that the nicer one turns up sometime this week.<br />How wonderful to wake up to snow. I bet you felt all Christmasy, until you had to work out in it.<br />And what are those rams up to, Auntie Cupcake says "stop messing around" you naughty boys. Mummy and Daddy Seahouse have enough to do without you two playing silly buggers and showing off to the ladies LOL<br />Right that's told them hehe!<br />Best of luck lovely lady with the week ahead. I'll be popping in to find out how things get on.<br />Lots of love,<br />Catherine xmollycupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805564934342559362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-67788454379222233252009-11-29T14:08:12.253-08:002009-11-29T14:08:12.253-08:00Oh poor rodders! hope everything calms down. The j...Oh poor rodders! hope everything calms down. The joiner, well I have no words of comfort for you there, keep smiling....<br />Love<br />Lyn<br />xxxLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548006686821838698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-26814574381906608712009-11-29T13:55:51.653-08:002009-11-29T13:55:51.653-08:00awww, poor rodders! i'm sorry you're havin...awww, poor rodders! i'm sorry you're having so many issues with the house... I feel that way about a lot of the folks who live around me here in edinburgh.. collecting their benefits and being louts. i swear i've heard our neighbour kick his dogs. don't think the man has ever done a day of work in his life.lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807641845483176934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8129459390720996025.post-3785569828038594652009-11-29T13:37:11.233-08:002009-11-29T13:37:11.233-08:00Oh no poor Rodders, hope he's recovering well!...Oh no poor Rodders, hope he's recovering well! That's unbelievable about the joiner, what a waste of your time! My friend is having the same trouble trying to get an electrcian,they always say they'll turn up and don't! With so many people losing jobs you'ld think there would be plenty of people looking for work!<br />Hope next week is better for you!<br />Rachel xRubyredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248129968637620768noreply@blogger.com