Post by UnderProtest on Apr 23, 2015 9:36:06 GMT -5
crashgizmo I have the same vent about my husband's paycheck. He does get paid a different amount every month, but then add in the stuff related to his foreign assignment, reimbursements for school, and then reimbursements for expenses, I can't keep track of it at all.
My vent- I still haven't gotten a proper thank you (a gift) from my husband for hosting the huge BBQ. Hence, my online shopping for a new purse (or two).
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 23, 2015 9:22:12 GMT -5
I want a new purse (not a need, just a want) and I really like both of these. I like the Longchamp because it is light and I tend to fill my purses with all kinds of crap. I think I have a few matchbox cars, a book or two, and wipes in my purse along with my stuff. But the Radley purse (in navy, although it isn't shown) is so pretty and classic, but heavier. What do you think?
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 22, 2015 9:03:54 GMT -5
I loved taking a jaunting car trip through the Gap of Dunloe right outside of Killarney. We stayed at the Europe Hotel & Spa right on Lake Leane and it was great. We also loved the Castlemartyr nearish Cork. The drive from Cork to Killarney was amazing, but scary (small roads and some big cars). We did go on the Guiness tour but it wasn't that exciting to me as a non-beer drinker, but the view from the bar at the top was great.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 20, 2015 4:33:29 GMT -5
Eeeh, pretty bad
Friday- dinner-110GBP, coffee and hot chocolate- 8GBP, water taxi tickets-19.50, actual taxi that we took because the water taxi wasn't coming for another hour-18 Saturday- lunch at the Shard-160, drinks with a friend- 8, babysitter-60, dinner with the kids- 55, plus whatever my husband spent at the football/soccer game Sunday- not sure, husband had drinks at a bar to watch another game and picked up some bagels and milk on the way home, he also may have booked our May weekend vacation
You mean the engineer is willing to give up office supplies???
Ha, it's more the pack rat than the engineer side of him that's the problem But given the move to a new country, even he knows we need to let stuff go. And it's easier when we know it's going to good use!
The black one is on sale for $630. A bit over your price.
I like this! I checked to see if I had a coupon code in my email that could help make this happen, and sure enough, I had 20% off that expired at midnight, ugh.
Oh, West Elm has pretty decent customer service. You can try to call and see if they will honor it. They honored a mistagged lamp price for us. I think it saved us $150 (on two lamps and shades).
The black one is on sale for $630. A bit over your price.
I like this! I checked to see if I had a coupon code in my email that could help make this happen, and sure enough, I had 20% off that expired at midnight, ugh.
The BBQ was good. I woke up to it pouring down rain and freaked out, but by 3pm it was sunny and clear (albeit a little cool). Everybody came, ate and drank, and left at a decent hour. People seemed to enjoy it and were happy to all get together with spouses and families included. Most work events are employees only here (even the Christmas party). We had way too much food all around, but people seemed happy with the American fare. I told my husband he owes me a BIG present.
That would be my husband. I do not grill. I have purposely refused to learn. Once the party starts, I intend to sit on my ass and watch him.
He better do the sausage and the chicken early. Keep warm in the oven. Or you will be stuck as the lone hostess. Less fun the watching him while sitting on your ass. :-)!
I'm hoping he forgets about the chicken. Either way, it's all his deal. I'm done. He's being a little shit tonight after I spent all day on this party.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 10, 2015 11:46:12 GMT -5
My in laws are a mess and I think both my husband and I are pretty much done with all of them. Should be interesting when we have to go to his sister's wedding this fall.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 10, 2015 11:11:18 GMT -5
Nope, not at all. RockNVoll has become my closest confidant but I know she can't relate to the whole kid thing. I haven't met new people here and I've been forgotten by people in the States. My husband has been too busy learning three different new roles in the past year to be one either. How is that for poor poodle?
Uhm, yeah, my husband mentioned finding a space to play flip cup. Apparently I underestimated how American he wants this party to be.
So it sounds like the theme is American frathouse. But with small children running around & work people. This sounds interesting! But fun!
Pretty much. My husband is trying to recreate the work BBQs in our former city which were pretty much frat parties. We never hosted those parties though.
Maybe consider other beverages besides Coke/Diet Coke -- my British friends and coworkers didn't drink a lot of that. Maybe lemonade (not American lemonade but what Brits call lemonade -- more like 7-up), and squash for the kids.
I think it would be nice to have a small pack of veggie burgers. You should be able to find those at any chain supermarket (Tesco, Sainsburys, Waitrose, even Aldi).
Um....do you have enough plates and glassware? Disposable stuff is kind of hard to find and is pretty pathetic there, and I found Brits general frown upon the concept of disposable/plastic for eating.....though I bet they would get a kick out of red solo cups at an American-themed BBQ if you can get your hands on any.
Not sure how I missed your response before. I'm in a potato salad making lull right now. And somehow I managed to forget your question. The guests are all British. The one American who was supposed to come cancelled.
I figure most will be drinking beer or wine. And I did order juice for the kids. I also found out there is one vegetarian and she eats quorn burgers so those have been added to the Saturday delivery. I was able to find disposable stuff because although I have tons of dish ware (and brought it all over), I don't have nearly enough for 32 people (yes, the count has been upped). And we do have a couple solo cups (mostly blue) that will probably be pulled out for the fun of it.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 9, 2015 11:23:21 GMT -5
I'm tired, the kids are being horrible and I'm stressed about this stupid BBQ this weekend. I still have to go to the grocery store because I didn't buy nearly enough baked beans or potatoes for the potato salad. Stupid kilograms vs. pounds.
Because no one in this country can plan. I really don't know how many people will actually show up. About half the people bailed on his birthday gathering (but I blame that on the host).
I would think everyone would show up if he's their boss. I would be embarrassed beyond belief if I ditched a party my manager was throwing!
Good luck. I once had almost 50 people in a 1 bedroom apartment. But we were 25 & playing flip cup too so I'm sure you aren't going for that vibe
Uhm, yeah, my husband mentioned finding a space to play flip cup. Apparently I underestimated how American he wants this party to be.
Oh, and any suggestions on how to deal with trash? We only have one big trash can (think normal US kitchen trash can) and a much smaller one for recycling. I'm sure we will need something else with all the wine and beer bottles, but I don't want to buy anything. Any suggestions?
scm1011 Thanks for mentioning vegetarians. Apparently we do have one coming.
Do you have any laundry hampers you can use for the recycling or see if you can get some large-ish cardboard boxes?
Eehhh, no laundry hampers that I would want to use for recycling, but I might get some cardboard boxes with the wine delivery.
Post by UnderProtest on Apr 8, 2015 12:47:45 GMT -5
Oh, and any suggestions on how to deal with trash? We only have one big trash can (think normal US kitchen trash can) and a much smaller one for recycling. I'm sure we will need something else with all the wine and beer bottles, but I don't want to buy anything. Any suggestions?
scm1011 Thanks for mentioning vegetarians. Apparently we do have one coming.