Author Archives: Dani
Family Chicken Pie
1 BBQ chicken, PASTRY 2 cups SR Flour, 125g butter, chopped, 1 egg, 2-3 tablespoons water, FILLING 30g butter, 1 medium onion, 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 tbsp milk or cream. 1. Remove meat from chicken bones. … Continue reading
Dear God ……. complaint
Dear God, I just want to say that I have been using your product for just over 40 years, and while I have experienced a few genetically inspired technical difficulties, on the whole I have been happy with the condition … Continue reading
New regime …. time for tough parenting
So tonight at the table, I waited until the plates had been cleared, and then I made it quite clear that I am over the inherent laziness that permeates my children. Rather than punishing, removing computers/tv/Wii ….. I tried a … Continue reading
an uncertain time of year
I always feel this way every year. You think I would have resolved it at 40 years of age, but yet I still struggle with knowing what the right thing to do is. Tomorrow is Father’s Day, and the usual … Continue reading
All by myself
I just commented to hubby about something, and I realised that its somethign that is bugging me big time. Hubby went off to the hairdressers with mr10 this morning, leaving me at home with miss16. Of course the first thing … Continue reading
Sewing plans for Xmas
Yes people, the year is winding down, and soon Xmas will be upon us. I thought I would document what I plan to make. With 4 teachers at work pregnant, I will be doing some baby sewing for the end … Continue reading
I survived …. but only just.
After a long night of deep (and thankfully unbroken) sleep, I am alert enough to post about my trip away. For those who didn’t know, my sister had a baby about 2 weeks ago, and I went up for a … Continue reading
Another gem from the mini Tony
While a lot of the time my boy reminds me of my brother, there are other times he is the living embodiment of his father. Nathan has the after effects of a cold, with mega nasal congestion. Because, as a … Continue reading
Dad can be clueless, and a utter sod ….. all at the same time.
Dad, is a bit put out right now. When sis lived in NT, he had the granddaughter all to himself, and our mum got phone calls and the rare occasional visit. (Just because of distance and money constraints). Now my … Continue reading
Movie Classifications
I am starting to wonder if I am old fashioned and out of date. To me, if a movie is classified M15+, then that is a movie that you do not send a child to see. Miss16 of course is … Continue reading
