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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

RTT- Ballroom Blitz

Don't mind the title, I just have that song stuck in my head. It is Tuesday after all. Time for some random bits and bobs from my head! Aren't you excited? Now, please keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle, those who are pregnant or have heart conditions should speak to their GP before participating, small children are prohibited from participating and I hope you brought your Dramamine because apparently my mind can induce motion sickness. Oh, and thank the hostess with the mostess, Keely, for this lovely day of random by clicking the purple button. And here we go.....

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Clean, mess, clean, mess, clean, clean, mess, mess, mess. Do you know what I am talking about??

Sam Kitty has become my alarm clock. Every morning at half seven he comes into my bedroom, pushes his nose against my eyeball and purrs loudly. Well good morning to you too, Sam.

KiKi's new cartoon obsession is Tom and Jerry. Hooray for old school cartoons that would never pass muster today. TNT, guns, slapping, hitting, food fights, nope, it would never see the light of day now.

I need to go buy a new duvet, but I can't be arsed. Making due with multiple blankets and a 6 year old who sleeps with her feet wedged in my back.

Trying to explain to most Brits where I live (other than Brits from this area) is almost impossible...do you know where such and such town is? No. How bout here? No. What about here? Well, I've heard of that place...but no...*head desk* The joys of living in the middle of nowhere.

Potentially involved in big photography project (no, I am not the photographer). Stay tuned.

By the time the World Cup rolls around I will be a footy (soccer for all you Yanks..LOL) expert. I have been watching it a lot lately. I need to pick a team to support. Any suggestions? PS-I am pretty much sure that the media here in England is sabotaging the national teams chances. Every other day one of the members of the squad makes the front page for private matters.

KiKi is re-potty trained in case any of you were wondering. It is lovely.

It has gotten to the point where I am so used to using British sayings that I have a hard time thinking of American ones. I am being assimilated into the collective. Good thing? Bad thing? Or as Ivana Trump would say "It is what it is" (you can thank Celebrity Big Brother for that...)

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There;s nothing wrong with being British. I find myself saying things all the time (and I've never actually lived IN Britian thanks. I do the whole lilting at the end of sentences like it's a question.)

Yesterday someone came to see the house. I freaked cause dishwasher was mid cycle and there were dishes everywhere. Where did I hide them you ask? The minivan. Works like a charm!

And damn me if I am actually first!
Mess/clean is indeed an endless cycle.

Have a great Tuesday!

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I think to make anything sound truly American, you should include phrases like: you know?; got it?; Ohmygod; like; and So followed by just about anything descriptive.
Haha! I love your Britisisms. I've learned a lot of things in German but only in German and have to THINK to put in in English. Like my zip code. I can spout it off rapid fire in German, but have to think about it if I'm going to say it in English. Seems silly, but totally true.
I have a good friends who is Manchester U all the way.
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PS, I now have that song in my head. Thanks.
Re-potty trained is a good thing! And I hate duvets... I'm all about a plain old comforter. They're so much less hassle and maintenance!
Manchester United! Because it's the one I remember, and in Kat-Speak, I can't be arsed to look any of the other ones up. Off to Tescos. See you at tea.
Ah! The endless cycle of cleaning and messing! It really sucks! Can't help you on the soccer team thingy...since I am in US and don't follow soccer. Sorry! And I hate duvets too....they are such a pain in the rear!!
Comforter here I come!
Hugs
SueAnn
I've noticed that your writing has become more and more British. It's cute.
Are you going to turn into a soccer hooligan?
Oh my kiddies love the Tom and Jerry too. At first we broke them in gently with the newer stuff with less violence. Now, it's full-on cat mowing a mouse down with a mower.
You are so right on the football score. The media seemed intent on ruining squad balance, for the sake of sales. If you are thinking of supporting a side that will make a difference for England, I would consider Aston Villa, they have, or will have, as many internationals as the big four, who also employ a lot of foreign internationals.
USA!USA!USA! (It's World Cup, people!)

But if you have to pick a EPL team: ARSENAL, baby! Up the Mighty Gooners!
I hate a duvet. We had one for a couple of years and we somehow ended up ripping it up.
I am all too aware of clean, mess, clean, mess - I am over it myself.
Well, the hubby is a die hard Leeds fan, so may I suggest them to you? Not as good as they used to be although they did knock Man U out! Woo hoo! Me, I would suggest Spurs. I've been a fan of them ever since I was a teen -- only because of Gary Linekar mind, but still!

And, yes ... clean, mess, clean, mess, clean ... I get it!
House work is an endless battle. I had to handwash my dishes when your mom and aunt were little. When they got old enough to wash dishes they sweet talked your papa into buying a dishwasher.

Glad KiKi's potty retraining is complete. that can be a real challenge.
Your mom regressed when your aunt came along. I was very patient with her until she peed on my freshley washed slipcover. After that war was declared.

Don't know anything about soccer, To me it can be very boring. Give me those sorry Braves any day.

Granny
XOXO
OK, now that song is in MY head, too! My favorite is the beginning:

"Are you ready, Steve?"
"Uh-huh!"
"Andy?"
"Yeah."
"Mick?"
"OK!"
"Alright fellas, let's gooooooooo!"

Thanks for the smile! I think your blog is fabulous! I'm your newest follower!
All over the world I've discovered people recognize 2 places: New York and California. Just say which one you're closer to.
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hampshireflyer · 787 weeks ago

What was effectively the British version of Dallas (Footballers' Wives) was set at a London football club (with a philandering anti-hero and wronged scheming wife who happened to have exactly the same initials as the ex-England captain and his wife... hmm!).

I didn't know they *actually* behaved like that. It's like seeing a counter-terrorism agent spend 24 hours asleep....

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