Rambled Egg

I had to split two 12 year old boys up from a fight last night, and narrowly escaped being thumped myself! I think one of them is being bullied and got pushed over the edge, I hope they dont carry on at school today.

To my surprise, Dave and Gail were in the pub last night. He was sat there drinking a bottle of Bud even though he'd been advised not to drink for 36 hours, he only had two though :) It was a good night, although I had a little bit too much. I don't think I should really have been driving this morning (oops) but I managed to get here in one piece.

Laurens invited me round to her place this afternoon, I don't know whether to go or not.

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Both Dave & my Mum are coming home today, finally. Let the pampering commence!

I can't wait for this weekend, its a bank hoilday so theres no church on sunday night, I fully expect an all-dayer :D Our local apparantly now has a new beer garden since Angie has took over. I'll deliberately drive past it on my way home for a nosy. I will use it this weekend, even though its probably going to rain! Shes also put in some black-out blinds in all the windows. Could these be for regular after-hours lock-in's maybe? I suspect so - fantastic :)

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Yay, good news! I didnt have time to visit Mum last night (as I am now temporary housewife!) but Phil came round and he phoned Gail, Daves operation went very well, they found no problems with his arteries whatsoever. He was so relieved when they'd finished that he burst into tears, even the nurses joined in! He'll be seeing the surgeon again today so we'll have to see what he says. He actually said to him before his op that he was "seeing if there are any problems with your heart, or if someones made a cock up." If someone has made a cock up, I suspect they'll be in deep do do.

Thanks to all for your kind words - I'll get back to being happy again now :D

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Went to see my Mum again last night, she looked a lot better and was out of bed. They'll put a proper cast on her in a few days when the swelling goes down. Phil came up too, and then we went downstairs to see Dave, who was still in. I knew that because I offered Gail a lift up again. He was hoping to come out yesterday but has been referred to a cardiac surgeon. Today he has to have a local anaesthetic and then they'll insert a camera through his groin and up to his heart. They think he might have thinning arteries. If thats what it is they'll inflate a balloon in there, and if its diseased theres a chance he may have to have a bypass done, there and then under a general anaesthetic.

I couldn't believe it when he told us this, he's petrified. He tried to put on a brave face but it was obvious how nervous he is, and understandably so. *praying*

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A good and bad weekend....

Friday night we went to the pub instead of mine, I just fancied going down to catch some St. Georges atmosphere. It was ok. I think a taxi driver must have been beat up on the supermarket car park, it was swarming with police and there was a taxi with its windows smashed.

Saturday was good, we set off from church at 9.15 for Kirkham for a Brigade competition which our company was running. We got that out of the way and then headed over to Southport for the afternoon. All the kids went into the theme park and the five of us grabbed something to eat and wandered around all afternoon. It was a nice sunny day and there were lots of people around, by 5.30 we were ready for home. There are no roadsigns in Southport, every time we go there we get lost on the way back and so, on the way back.. yep, we got lost!

Phil dropped me at home with half an hour to spare to get ready for the party. A few people had turned up when my phone rang. It was my Dad, he said they were at Manchester Airport and Mum had broken her ankle! They got a taxi home and Dad dropped the luggage off, then they carried on up to the hospital. It put a bit of a dampener on the night, but not for long. I - made - cocktails, boy did I make cocktails! I had a lot of beer also and by the end of the night was pretty smashed, but they were so nice! :D

People went home at about 2, I think (I only know this from "I'm home" text messages) and Lauren stayed over - again, we stayed up (still drinking) for another hour or so waiting for Dad to get home. We had a long chat when he arrived and I made him have a beer. Theres a lot of stuff I can't remember which is slightly worrying with recent events and all (oops).

I had a major hangover for church, and I was drumming (!) not pleasant. A zillion people asked about my Mum after the service (she was mentioned in a prayer). And I was pretty useless not knowing which ward shes on etc etc.. haha. Dad and I went to see her that afternoon, on our way there we drove past Gail and Crystal on their way to see Dave. So I told them to hop in. My poor Mummy, she was in a LOT of pain on saturday night, she said she didn't get any sleep at all. Her eyes were reddened from crying :( They said in Cyprus that she'd need an operation, but our doctor says she doesn't, which is good news. Uncle Ron and Aunty Irene came to see her, and Joan and Jeff, LOL! Joan and Jeff went to see Dave and I tagged along. He looked really pale but said he felt fine and just wanted to get home. He was telling Joan how hes had a lot of time to contemplate what happened and mentioned hes been reading his bible (!:D!) They left and I had a little chat with them all too. Hes hoping to get out today.

Its strange being at home with just my Dad. We dont really get along that well, but its been nice to spend time with him. I guess something like this always pulls you together.

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Invited the gang round last night after badminton, it was alright. Phil rang Gail up and Dave's concious again and cracking jokes with the nurses (back to his old self) which is good. I think I'm in for a busy few days as I'm planning a "Mexican" party on saturday night. I have tequila, and margarita ingredients at the ready. And I'm going shopping on my way home to pick up some more supplies. I'm having a mini (warm up) party tomorrow night and then on saturday I'm out all day. So I have to prepare when I can.

I just had a brainwave, I already have hats, I also have face-paints (black moustache anyone??)

Haha, I WILL take photos :D

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Home alone at last, my parents left for Cyprus at 4 o' clock this morning - managing not to wake me up.

Had some bad news last night. One of my friends, Dave, went into hospital yesterday for a minor operation on his knee. Anyway, he had some sort of reaction to the anaesthetic and got into trouble, at one point they thought his heart had stopped and he's now on a life support machine in intensive care. His wife and kids are distraught. The worst part is he still hasn't had this damn operation. I really hope he'll be okay. All I can do is pray.

This kind of woke me up, and made me realise how small my own problems really are.

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I don't know how we're gonna get through this, she has it bad for me. She wrote me a poem which I can't stop reading, it brings tears to my eyes.

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Things are looking a bit brighter for me of late, I had a really nice weekend. It was Grahams birthday on friday and we all went for food at a mexican place. There were 17 of us in total and the table wasn't big enough really. I wanted to have fajitas but there really wouldn't have been enough room and so I had a mexican chicken wrap instead. It was SO hot, I made a few people try it, just to make sure I wasn't being soft! Turns out I wasn't :) Afterwards we headed over to the bowling alley which was just next door. I've been there many times but never on a friday/saturday night. I was pleasantly surprised. They had a DJ on and the whole place was under UV light. Every now and again certain lanes would have a "challenge" on, where the front pin glows orange, if you get a strike you win a free bottle of champagne. We won one, but stupidly left it at the bowling alley as we left - duh! It was a good night, I didn't win, but after a few drinks I didn't care, LOL!

Didn't do a lot on saturday, my parents go away on wednesday and I'm planning to have a mexican party! So Phil and I went booze-hunting and I came home with some bottles - Tequila, Kahlua and Blue Curacao for cocktails. Dave said he'd bring a chilli round and I invited loads of people yesterday. It'll be grand.

Anywho, saturday night we went to the pub, it was the current landlords leaving party so the place was packed out. We still managed to get our usual table though. Then, to my surprise one of my brothers old friends, Barry walked in. And then later on Mike from next door, who now lives in Sheffield. I had a chat to them and it was really nice to catch up. They left not long afterwards and I got a bit upset thinking about Antony (again) Lauren was comforting me and a couple of the regulars kept trying to "cheer me up" (caps come in very handy when hiding the fact that you're crying!) Anyway, on my way back from the ladies Gary from behind the bar grabbed me and asked what was wrong, I told him the story and he gave me a cuddle, he was really sweet - love him! Then Alan dragged me up to dance on the stage, ha! Phil, Martin & Lauren came to mine for a brew, Ryan went home cause he was smashed. I was nearly asleep on the couch after a couple of hours while the others talked (such a good hostess) and overheard Phil telling Lauren she had to stay over. He said "will you take her to bed for me?" That woke me up and I nearly died laughing. She did stay over, but don't worry we behaved ourselves! And in the morning we had a REALLY good talk about everything, I think we finally sorted things out. Good stuff.

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Wow, I actually got a good nights sleep last night, didn't want to get up this morning though! :)

Went playing badminton last night, that was fun, we're going again next week. Went back to Damians house afterwards for a brew. And to my surprise Lauren was there with Ryan, didn't speak to her really though. She keeps sending me text messages all the time - ooer. Going to kungfu tonight as I had a meeting on monday, so I'll be meeting the others at the pub later on. I really need a pint!

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I'm so useless!! My snooker plan never materialised, I just couldn't gather up enough courage to talk to her. When we got home she sent me a message asking what happened and I promised her we'd talk that evening. So, on the way to the pub we did just that - she apologised for her behaviour whilst going bright red, it was so awkward. I didn't know what to say and I told her so. It was a start at least. She grabbed me later on on the way back from the loos and burst into tears, we cleared a few more things then had a good talk on the way home.

Yesterday was ok, we went for a walk around Hollingworth Lake which was nice. And then had takeaway and dvds at Grahams. Things still aren't right between Lauren and I, I'm not sure they ever will be, its tearing me up inside.

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Too late! Thanks for the comments re the below, but its escalated now x 10. Friday night we were both pretty drunk and the pub had a lock in, which was cool. There were only a few people left and they all played cards together while myself, Lauren and Gail carried on drinking etc. I cant quite remember why but we kept ending up alone and she actually told me she liked me (!!!!) I accused her of being drunk and she assured me that it was true. Another twist in this is that I quite like her too, and have done for a while... we ending up kissing a couple of times (just pecks on the lips) and later on she wanted me to go with her to the ladies loos.. I said "No!" and don't remember much after that.

I've not thought about anything else since. Last night I thought, I'd distance myself, make sure I'm NOT sat next to her. But that didn't work, but I practically ignored her all night - I dont know what to say!

Ignored her again this morning at church but since then I've texted her and we're going to "have a chat" this afternoon when we go playing snooker with the others. I'm crapping my pants.

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Okay, I have a little problem (I hope its little) The thing is, a friend of mine, Lauren has become a bit over-friendly with me of late. Shes quite a flirtatious person anyway (with everyone) but moreso towards me recently. I don't know if I'm reading too much into it or what, but I'm growing fairly certain that shes attracted to me. I don't quite know what to do or how to treat her, I don't want to hurt her feelings but at the same time don't want to show any signs that shes in with a chance or anything, which is hard as she seems to be all over me a lot. Gah!

I feel the consumption of alcohol may be great this weekend! Went out last night, will be out tonight, and tomorrow night, and the night after etc etc. How many units am I allowed to have each week? Hmmm (LOL) The whole crew will be home so good times are guaranteed :)

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Its pretty quiet at work this week, thats typical though. Next week the whole factory shuts down for maintenance. That'll be when the desperate customers ring up saying they wanted their orders yesterday - to which we laugh!

Training was good last night. I got a real good workout which I needed, I've been pretty slack lately. I might start using my punchbag again as I think I completely lost my stamina. Pad work finishes me off!

Lauren's invited me round to her place tonight. Not sure if its just me she invited or everyone, hmmm.. I'll have to find out.

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Weee... not a bad weekend at all. The pub was better on friday, all the usuals turned up. We arrived a little later after a rehearsal for Easter at church. Damian and Becky came down, who are both home for Easter now, great to see them again. On saturday night Lauren threw a party at her house. It was fun up until people started getting plastered, I spent the last quarter of the night councilling a very drunk Becky and a very drunk Damian having a very drunk lovers tiff. I felt okay though even though I did have ten bottles.

I ended up sleeping at Lauren's house that night and woke up with a monster hangover. I had to get up really early as Phil was doing his 'Motor Racing Experience' gift which I bought him for his 30th that day and he wanted to set off at 9.30. So I dragged myself out of bed and walked home, trying not to stand on any of the millions of worms everywhere (!!??)

Phil picked me up from church so I didnt get chance to have any paracetamol. And we headed down to Oulton Park in Cheshire with his parents in the back and mine following in Dad's car. It took just under an hour to get there and the weather was sunny. I was praying it would stay that way! I think Phil was a little nervous about it even though he didn't let on. At 11 he went in for his 'Drivers Briefing' and the five of us waited in the cafe. Then we all headed over to the circuit, Phil went to get kitted out and we went up in the spectators viewing tower. Firsty he was driven around the track by an instructor in a rally style MG. Then Phil did three laps with the instructor in the passenger seat. Then came the Fomula One cars, they were on the track for fifteen minutes in those and Phil loved it. The weather stayed nice right up until he'd finished when it threw it down and hailstoned! Then we purchased a fantastic front view photgraph of him for quite a price, but it was quite a photo! I'm so glad he enjoyed it :)

The six of us had sunday lunch at a pub on the way back and when we arrived home I SLEPT! Boy did I need it. That cleared my headache and I got up for church, then we went to Lauren's again and watched an old Clocking Off, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, and Little Britain :D

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THE INTERNETS BACK!! WOOHOO!!

This weeks gone weirdly fast. Watched the footy at Phils house on wednesday - while drinking beer :) Then last night it was the Oldham Battalion Parade *groan* Of all the places to march, Oldham town centre was chosen. GREAT idea, marching through the town centre at 7pm on "student night." It was dangerous and embarrassing. Then the service at Union Street church was soooooo boring. We had to sing FIVE ye olde hymns and listen to a guy droan on for an hour and a half. All things considered the kids were extremely well behaved though (makes a change!)

Went for a drink afterwards and the pub was dead. The jukebox isn't working and we were the only ones in! Hopefully it'll be more lively tonight :D

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