Thursday musings...........

On a lunch break at the moment so whilst I am eating my sandwich, thought I would muse a little on where I'm at in my life at the moment.....

* My Teeline Shorthand course - I'm really struggling with this one. I get so frustrated that it won't 'click' straight away (yes I am impatient when it comes to this stuff). I'm okay doing drills but as soon as I have to 'think' it on the spot, I draw a blank! I know I just need more practice but I find it sooooo hard to get motivated at the moment. *sigh*

* The family is going well - Wolf had a tick on the edge of his eye Monday but is going okay. Cyriac took him to the hospital to get it removed. Luckily there were no complications. Wolfstanus brought home a certificate for getting 9.5 out of 10 on his guitar exam school, Conradus wrote 2 sonnets for an assignment (with a bit of help - but hey, that is a huge achievement for him!) and Wolf has decided to continue learning the flute for the school band.

* We are puppy sitting for the neighbours across the road by default - their blue cattle pup escaped and came over to our place. We are looking after her until they get home on Sunday or Monday. She's a little cutie but boy does she need a bath!!!! Stinky puppy! She has fun playing with the boys after school and with our other dogs - warning - I suspect she will try and escape more often and come over and play!

* Work is good - I'm really lucky to have such a good job and great people to work with.

* SCA - disappointing news that Rowany will not support Radburne going out on our own yet. However, after much thought, they are right. Benefit of 25 years of playing the game I guess!! I have much to discuss with the other members of Radburne. The group is at a crossroads at the moment and needs to decide what it needs to do and where it wishes to go. I see us as having three options:

A. Become a fully fledged Shire - we cannot do that at the moment, the group needs to grow and prosper more first;

B. Continue as a Proposed Shire indefinately - I don't think this is really possible but should be for at least 12 months though;

C. Admit defeat - continue in the SCA as members of Rowany and run a few events out here a year as members of Rowany (need to discuss this option with Radburne and Rowany first). Continue meeting with interested people and keep going much the same as we have been but without being an official group and be members of a larger group.

To do list:

* make banners for Wolf and Conradus
* make pennons with latin motos
* make tabard for Wolfstanus in Oz's colours
* set up Archery Practice
* come up with discussion points for Radburne when we meet in Wello
* plan school demo
* learn a simple dance to teach
* sort out on-line store for Stock Clerk stuff
* RELAX!!!

Time to go back to work...........

The War Weekend is declared a success!

The Radburne War Weekend was a resounding success! Thanks to all who assisted!

Everyone had lots of fun, the weather was perfect and we had the special treats of a 'Fire Breather' and fireworks on Saturday night - what more can you want? The food was excellent, the combats were fierce (and fun), lots of archery and everyone had a good time. Plans are under way for next year, including a permanent fort complete with archer towers and a bridge as well as a cleared area for tents! Can't wait! I'll try and get some photos up in the next few days.......

On the health front - the cough is still hanging on and being annoying but I think I'm over the worst of it now (famous last words!)

Anyhow, back to work - on my lunch break at the moment!

It's official.......I'm plagued!

Well, in the modern sense anyway. Back to the doctors today - still have sinusitis and now have developed Bronchitis to go with it *sigh*. My list of medications are now:
* Nasal spray
* Sinutab
* Ceretide
* Ventolin (which I hate with a passion cause it gives me the shakes!)
* Strepsils Cough medicine (hate the taste of it but it does seem to help)
* Curam (875/125)1 tablet twice a day
* Prednisolone (25mg) two tablets once a day (for 5 days)

We have to take C to Parkes tomorrow for his 7 week check-up with the Dore program, then through to Wagga for a Christening on Saturday morning, back Sunday, back to work Monday, War Weekend starting next Friday and supposed to be resting to get better - what a laugh! And I have cooking to do for the war weekend, signs to make, people to organise etc! The group is fantastic and always help where they can but there is still a lot I need to do. Still haven't finished the stock clerk reports, I have to find out about getting an online store for stock clerk stuff, OZIBOD stuff to do etc etc *breath* Did I mention the newsletter is due out too? It's done except for one last thing so that is pretty much under control.

D's flute arrived today so need to get it organised - I really want to play it but I can't cause I'm sick :-(

Okay, now I'm exhausted by thinking about all this stuff! I think I need a nap!

It's been a while........

since I posted here. I blame work, being sick etc and just not getting around to it! Playing World of Warcraft online probably has something to do with it too!

Nothing like having the flu to stop and take a breath! I've been to the doctors today - back on antibiotics due to an acute case of sinusitis and a throat infection. The three boys have had a dose of it too and hubby is 'dying' as well. The boys have been fantastic tonight looking after us! Strict instructions from the doctor for bed rest again tomorrow (I slept most of the afternoon today)!

The Tavern night was brilliant - lots of fun, good company and brilliant food! Thanks Francesca and Oz! The monthly gathering in the park was good but bloody freezing!

Went to The Entrance a bit over a week ago with hubby (no kids!) which was great. I love my kids dearly but it is the first time hubby and I have been away alone in 3 years - it was nice! Went shopping on the Saturday - got new shirts for hubby (skulls and dragons) and I got a new jacket (Emily the Strange), cool stilleto boots and accessories. The girls at work thought it was very 'rock chick'! I also got a black long sleeve t-shirt with three pink skull and crossbones on the front with 'bows in their hair'. My mum thought it was cute! I like it too! Went to the Diggers Club both nights for tea and on the Saturday night listened to a band for a while.

Off to Wagga for my great nephews Christening (yes, it is the son of my nephew)this weekend (which I have to finish making my skirt for!) and then the war weekend the following one! Had lots of help from the group at the working bee on Saturday which was much appreciated! Had to clarify my 'timetable' posting to the lists tonight as there was a bit of confusion (understandably) about war times etc - I blame the blocked head (although I am sure there are some that would say what is new?)

We have 37 confirmed bookings for the war weekend which is way more than I was expecting - is good though! Plans are coming together and jobs have been allocated. Cooking has been allocated and all is going along well............I probably won't get everything done that I was originally hoping (new dress, banners etc) but it is okay - it isn't the end of the world!

Anyhow, off to my medication and bed again!

Bwahahahaha!

How evil are you?

The Treasure Chest

Well, plans are underway for the treasure chest. T will construct it and I have some promised donations. So far, the prize consists of:
* Hand made chest
* Several necklaces
* Radburne Banner
* Packs of herbs
* Ceramic goblets
* Dagger
* Sweet meats

Just need to work out what the other tokens will be for other things!

War has been declared at Radburne!

Well, a play war anyway! Where people get dressed up in armour and have rattan swords, archers etc all in the name of fun. Our little camping weekend is starting to grow and with a bit of luck will end up with a full blown war weekend!

The beauty of it is, if we don't get the numbers for the war for whatever reason we can still hold our camping weekend. I'm getting T to make a treasure chest so we can fill it with spoils of war for the victor. Just need to work out what the spoils of war are going to be!! Hmmm.....this could turn out to be an interesting weekend!

Things are on the move.......

Well, things are certainly moving along. We are getting the paperwork together to become officially the 'Shire of Radburne' and drop the 'proposed' bit - still got some ways to go though. Getting a bank account organised for the group which will make life a lot easier. The camping event for August has been approved so starting to get things together there. Making a banner for T and actually hand sewing the applique which is a first for me! LOL Went to fighter practice yesterday and had one of our distant members stay with us. Huge day at work today with a bigger one set for tomorrow - can't say I'm bored! Got the newsletter out tonight so all is going along.......

Mid week already...........

I cannot believe it is Wednesday evening again already! I have so much stuff to do it is not funny. Hmm...let's make a list of some of the things:
* Start the paperwork for Radburne to become an official branch of the SCA
* The newsletter is due out next week (note to self - pull finger out!)
* End of financial year reports for Stock Clerk stuff
* Follow up for August Camping weekend approval (no answer to stuff - very frustrating!)
* Plan camping weekend in more detail
* Finish T's banner
* Get paperwork together for D and C's name and device - forward to new group herald
* Cut out and sew Cotehardie
and the list goes on..............

*sigh* - I think I will make a start on the Newsletter......

It's Aminah's fault!!!

I have to agree with the title though - I'm sure most people think I'm a Crackpot (as in a little eccentric - okay, maybe not so little!) Amusing, very amusing.......

Your Score: Crackpot - INTJ

20% Extraversion, 60% Intuition, 53% Thinking, 60% Judging

People hate you.

Paris Hilton hates Nicole Richie. Lex Luther hates Superman. Garfield hates Mondays.
But none these even rates against the insurmountable hate, people have for you.

I mean, you're pretty damn clever and you know it. You love to flaunt your potential. Heard the word "arrogant" lately? How about "jerk?" Or perhaps they only say that behind your back.

That's right. I know I can say this cause you're not going to cry. You're not exactly the most emotional person. You'd rather spend time with your theoretical questions and abstract theories than with other people.

Ever been kissed? Ever even been on a date? Trust me, your inflated ego is a complete turnoff with the opposite sex and I am telling you, you're not that great with relationships as it is. You're never going to be a dude or chick magnet, purely because you're more concerned with yourself than others. Meh. They all hate you already anyway.

How about this- "stubborn?" Hrm? Heard that lately? All those facts which don't fit your theories must just be wrong, right? I mean, really, the vast amounts of time you spend with your head in the clouds...you're just plain strange.

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The other personality types are as follows...

Loner - Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
Pushover - Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging
Criminal - Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving
Borefest - Introverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Almost Perfect - Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving
Freak - Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging
Loser - Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving
Clown - Extraverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
Sap - Extraverted Sensing Feeling Judging
Commander - Extraverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving
Do Gooder - Extraverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Scumbag - Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving
Busybody - Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging
Prick - Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving
Dictator - Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Judging

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Where did the week go?

Hmmm..........Saturday evening already. I must have blinked and the week sped by! Work has been good although busy - had a week full of appointments with C and stuff. Not too bad though! He who rules the roost is now back on his feet and doing much better which is good. D got an excellent school report and T will be receiving an award at assembly next week. The dam is full and there is actually green tufts of grass between the trees - all in all, can't complain. My jaw continues to mend but I think it will still be a bit uncomfortable for a while.

SCA stuff has been keeping me very busy too - things have been picking up and I have been getting a few enquiries from people in Orange and Warren interested in coming to Dubbo to 'play'. The Stock Clerk stuff is picking up pace a little too - just got some books in from the USA and I need to do end of financial year reports (I keep procrastinating ).

I did the OMG take this afternoon - only eight weeks until we have our camping weekend here! Planning has taken a back seat as we are still waiting to hear from Rowany if we can go ahead - I'm hoping to find out this weekend as I'd like to start advertising properly ASAP. Even though it is an event just for us and we have enough interest locally, I'd still like to be able to give the opportunity to those wayfarers that would like to come.

Time to pull the proverbial finger out again - I have banners to make, clothing to make, and a whole stack of other stuff. Back to normal in other words!!!

Back to work today

As the title says, back to work today. Had a good day and it was nice to catch up with my work collegues - they have all been very supportive over the last few months while my teeth made me so sick! I must admit though, the jaw is quite sore tonight - all that talking to people and on the phone!

T finally went to the doctor's today as he is still very ill - turns out he has food poisoning! Now before you get any ideas, it wasn't me! He thinks it was the curry pie he had from the corner store last Wednesday morning for Smoko. He is now on antibiotics and Maxalon but it will still be a while before he is back to normal. On a purely selfish note - at least he isn't contagious!

Day five......

Well, I spoke too soon! Now the swelling has gone down there is some bruising - still minimal though considering what I had done! I've actually had some solid food too although chewing at any level is still quite painful. Tried a Crunchie Bar but had to give it away as a bad idea :-( There will still be no meat for a while - chicken and mince have been proven to not be too bad - it will take some more time to get back to normal.

As an aside, World of Warcraft online is totally addictive!!! The boys have to fight me for it now! LOL

I bought some new bow strings today so I'm going to try and do some archery with the boys tomorrow. Terry is still really ill but at least C is pretty much back to normal.

Day Four......

Well, the swelling has gone down considerably and true to form, I showed no signs of bruises! For some reason, I hardly ever bruise (which can be a good thing)! It is still naturally very tender and I still have an egg sized lump on the edge of my lower jaw but things are definately mending! I can move my jaw a little more today and even managed fresh bread and honey today as well as some weetbix! I still think it will be a week or more before I can tackle anything like steak though :-)

Unfortunately both my hubby and C have come down with the tummy bug going around - the poor buggers are so ill! So much for them looking after me - it's the other way around! LOL

Had to cancel the SCA gathering for this Sunday as there just isn't anyone around and there is no way I can go either. Bit of a bummer but such is life.

I get to announce the new Reeve and Herald this Sunday - at least that will move things along well. Rowany will make the decision on our August event next week too - it should be 'go ahead' but I don't want to start anything until we get the official okay to do so.

Might go have a play on World of Warcraft online......

Day three.....

The swelling in my jaw has gone down slightly but things are still very tender and I can't open my jaw properly........things are on the improve though. Still need to take Panadeine Forte but I'm just going to try ordinary Panadol at lunch time as I have to drive this afternoon.
My hubby was supposed to be looking after me but the poor bugger has come down with a really bad virus and can hardly move - he is quite ill which is unusual for him. Hasn't helped that he pulled a muscle in his shoulder and lower back yesterday pulling out a bore pump! Oh well, such is life :-)

Here is a quote I came across the other day - I like it!

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude form achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.

W.W. Ziege

Couldn't resist it mate........

What Pirates of the Caribbean character are you? Your Result: Jack Sparrow You are the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow! You disapeared under agents of the East India Trading Company, sacked Nassau port without firing a shot, and you managed to get so drunk that you are now considered a crazy person!
Will Turner
Elizabeth Swann
Hector Barbossa
James Norrington
Tia Dalma
Cutler Beckett
Davy Jones
What Pirates of the Caribbean character are you?

A new blog for me..

Thought I would finally start a dress diary for my next project - if you want to take a look, click on the title (it is a link).......

Day two........

Another glamourous image for you! LOL I spent a number of hours at the hospital last night as the bleeding in my mouth would not stop, I looked like a vampire with blood running down my chin! I think I may have disturbed a clot when I was removing the packing. Unfortunately it was sooooo busy at the hospital I didn't get to see a doctor but the nurses were extremely helpful and once the bleeding settled I was game to go home again. I have to say the pain has been pretty intense - I can only imagine that must be what it feels like to be hit up the side of the head with a baseball bat! I got about 3 hours sleep last night so I think I will be resting a fair bit today. My poor husband didn't get any sleep either and he had to go to work! At least I have the rest of the week off.
My eldest boy is running in cross country today in Cowra (about 3 hours drive away)and had to be at school before 6am (we live 15km from town so he was up at 4.45am). He won't get home until after 6pm tonight - he will be exhausted! I am so proud of him though for taking it on - it was his idea.

It has been done............

Well, as you can see by the photo I look a little worse for wear! LOL This was taken about 1/2 an hour after the surgery. The swelling has increased and I have bruising to look forward too but at least I am on the road to recovery and a life not ruled by my teeth!

The top one came out not too bad with only a stitch or two and some bone taken away. The bottom one on the other hand was a little tougher. A fair bit of bone had to be taken away and the tooth cut into pieces to be removed. I have a number of stitches in the bottom one. Nearly time for some more Panadeine. Luke warm soup for tea tonight! LOL

Time to lay down again........

One more sleep to go.........

Yep, that's right, one more sleep until I get my remaining two wisdom teeth removed! Huzzah!!! Not looking forward to the actual removal but can't wait to recover and get back to a life not ruled by my teeth!

Had a quiet long weekend with my inlaws on a sheep property about 100km away....had a nice time with the family, got some walks in, got to see the dams full and creeks flowing which has not happened in so long! Tragic though for Newcastle and Sydney.....

Went back and had a look at what I thought might have triggered the last lot of nastiness and feel comforted in the fact that again it was another 'blown completely out of proportion thing'......I re-read an email I thought might have been a trigger for a completely unfair comment in a report and can safely say I think that it was a complete and utter over-reaction yet again and taken completely out of context! I am no longer going to worry about it and feel I can reasonably explain the situation to anyone who cares to listen with an open mind. I am a little concerned about judgements people may make without knowing the whole story but I cannot worry about that either. If people do not want to hear both sides of the story then there is not much I can do about it.

Although I am not a religious person, one of my favourite things is the Serenity Prayer. I think some of the lines in it are just sheer common sense and I always try and think of it in situations like these......

The Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

--Reinhold Niebuhr


I'll give an update post teeth extraction - may be a few days though........