womanofdulwich

My mum and Dad always did - I think its nice to come down -in the summer anyway- and have the sun coming in through the windows. I think I was thinking a burglar would be seen from outside by a passing policeman- ( with his swag bag over his shoulder and torch)and if you look through our window- you would not think " wow" worth breaking into- but what do I know?

So yes, lights off, tv off, doors locked- do you open the living room curtains or keep them closed? Bit of a battle going on here. What is better for security? Views welcome.

My brother fell down the stairs when he was 1.5yrs and it was not good. I would try to get one at the top if you can. Its not just your children its visiting ones too.

Maybe this will have a silver lining as you see them often enough you will be able to ask if you can leave your daughter with them when you go away to celebrate your wedding anniversary- we all know how important these occasions are and how much we all like to mark them - albeit in different ways....;-)

I assume your in laws are paying for the lunch? In which case then I think you should take a present. It is a celebration of their marraige which brought about your husband. When you have been married 40 years you realise you may not both be in goodhealth in 10 years time and it is best to celebrate the good times. The present thing is somehting else that really is part of your husbands family culture. SOme parents would say no presents- but sometimes they know their families want to buy somehting and then its best to suggest something that they would like - not a cut class red vase etc etc. You are lucky its Bedford-it is occasions like this that keep a family together- even thougth they feel a pain at the time. I promise- Can you get the City Thames link from HErne hIll to Bedford? Neither my parents or in laws made it to 50 years of marraige due to one of them dying- I would have loved a chance to celebrate.

Thanks, I dont think I've ever seen a leg of mutton for sale. All ready for a super Sunday lunch with ( marinated in oil) anchovies

I am goign to have to make this now! David are the anchovies that are marinated ok to stuff in??

West norwood trains go to Clapham Junction- a plus for Victoria/ Waterloo/ Westfield. Quick bus to Brixton tube. Tesco and Sainsburys B and Q plus very good indie decorating shop Blackbird bakery Lovely cemetary Superdrug Lots of places to get things mended/ keys cut/ shoes rehealed Its so much cheaper than SE22 But I know what you mean about some of the shops.

Does this always smell rank when you open the packet? Whenever I buy a packet it smells horrible- anyone else think that or is it me?

I hear West Nortwood is the next East Dulwich.............

Roast leg of lamb where you cut into it with a knofe and put slivers of garlic in it and rosemary, salt and pepper it- put on the tops shelf of the oven - not in a dish- on the bare shelf. then the shelf below you put a raosting dish with thinly sliced potatoes ( 10p thickness)and the juices from the lamb drips on to the potatoes- gas no 4 30 mins per pound, when cooked take the potaoes out of the dish to serve sepperately and makea gravy out of the juices which have dripped into the potato pan witha tablesppon of redcurrant jelly and a small galss of wine, thichkenb with arrowroot0 2 teasppons. OMG delicious. Called agneau qui pleut. The french know a thing or two about cooking.

Katie- are you saying there is a Waitrose in Lewisham?

Real Eatate/ wifey? c'mon Annette- must be American!!

GOOd one Monkey.:)

How lovely. Congratulations. 1.Look at each others parents - you particularly look at his Dad and he particularly look at your Mum. It may be really helpful in the future so you understand where he is coming from and what his model of a marraige is ( I expect you have done this already). 2. Dont take each other for granted. There are loads of others- but when I look at friends who have divorced these are the 2 things I think of. ( apart from Infidelity which is a big one)

That has to be one of the best matches I've seen.Rafa will be kicking himself though...........

Otta Can you tell me a bit more about it - type/ model number?? What do you us it for? Thanks

Has anyone ever used one of these for cleaning surfaces in their house ( not upholstery/carpets)? Someone has suggested they are great, but I've only just heard of them. Any recommendations grateful.

Southwold/Walberswick is lovely. Lots of lovely beach/ sea and nice ice cream shops. Novelty if littel rowed ferry across the river- fresh fish and chips etc.

The Estate has a professional staff but big strategic decisions are made by the Estate Governors. I have no idea how they are selected.Traditionally they have been conservative and inward looking.

NOt that you like to pre- judge anyone then Annette??

I did not know whata stretch mark was and have had 2 children- never used anything- just lucky- but my mum did not have them - so as always in these tyes of situations - ask your mum if you are lucky enough to still have one.

But some children are so much more compliant/easier to handle arent they? My " challenging" son has always been hard work for his parents- but he will do well and be a leader of men. But there is no way he would have a younger sibling- we could not manage it. Hard for his older sibling too.

We went to centre parcs in holland a few times- all enjoyed- especially eindhoven with a snow dome!

YOur thread title is a little misleading then? should it not read "might"? I cant wait!