AF daily - Saturday, March 13th

[Marshy]

Ab fabbers!

Temperature up into double figures here! 10C (50F) whoopy doop! Bit of sunshine this morning too.

I think some bike rides might be on the agenda this weekend. Haven't been out on my bike for months.

The woman I asked out hasn't called yet. (Grr grr grr) I was talking to a friend about it last night and she said "she'll probably call sometime next week". And I said "Next week???????". And we discussed how soon after getting/giving a number is the "right" time to call. It turns out my friend is much more laid back about it than I am. But then she's been very happily married for about 15 years so doesn't have to worry about it. I said if she doesn't call by Sunday she's not really interested, and my friend said "You're ditching her already and she hasn't even called yet!!", so we had a good laugh about it.

Greenie- fishing line sounds like a good idea. I bought some fuse wire yesterday and it looks as though it might work but if it doesn't I'll try fishing line. The holes in the beads are teeny tiny so it's going to take me ages to do it. BTW - get rid of the beer! I had a bottle of champagne at home for a few nights before Christmas before I took it to friends and I didn't like even seeing it sitting there whenever I went into the kitchen.

I didn't know what the cup of ice meant either! I didn't like my drinks diluted

Have a spiffing day everyone!

[Chillgirl]

Marshy - Why dont you just call her? Maybe she is shy or not wanting to look too keen.... Chances are she will be delighted to hear from you. Im so glad the temperature is rising in London, please keep me informed as im coming over for a weekend in as couple of weeks and have no idea what clothes to pack.
Actually its on a blind date!!! Watch this space.............

[Leelou]

Marshy, hang in there, don't look at the clock! If it's meant to happen, it will. If not, at least you had a go, which is great, cos i'd you don't, then nothing is possible.

I'm about to go to sleep again, still sick, didn't go to friends get together with DH tonight, painted Trims all day, room nearly finished, last main room too so happy about that. But tired!

Yesterday I was only awake for 4 hours of the day, 3 of those were painting this room, can't wait to feel better. Not dribbling today as much!

Have a good day all!

[spuddleduck]

AF saturday is feeling sunny, inside and outside. hope it stays that way.
sending you all a bit of spring UK sunshine x sorry if you're in a hot part of the world, its the last thing you need.... you can have my inner sunshine instead x

[Marshy]

Chill - that's a hell of a long way to go for a blind date! Should be quite nice in a couple of weeks, will keep you posted.
(I don't have her number - gave her my number instead, coz I was asking her out of the blue and thought she'd want to think about it rather than giving me her number if she wasn't sure. Made sense at the time. Hmm).

Leelou- don't work yourself into the ground!

Hi Spuddleduck.

I've managed to destroy an inner tube while pumping up my bike tyres, so off to the bike shop I go...

[Sweaty Betty]

Hello All, thought I'd drop by and say hello.

Marshy - I got my bike out today, did ten minutes then we had a bit of a monsoon, so I had to turn around. I'm over in the UK soon and bike shorts are on my shopping list. Might pop down to London as well - will have you look out for good exhibitions.

Spuddleduck - I'm originally from the North East - not too far from you.

Leelou - I hope you stop dribbling soon and admire that you're still toiling away!

Chillgirl - do you shop for stuff that you can't get in Portugal when you're visiting the UK or can you pretty much get everything you need?

I used to bring loads of stuff back to Singapore, but now its mostly just OXO and clothes. I do tend to spend hours gazing at all the lovely Groceries in tesco's though, our Supermarkets are not in the same league

Happy Saturday.

Bets.

[greeneyes]

Morning fabbie abbies!

Holy cow! Look at all these people already!!

Marshy fishing line size.... the bigger the number, the smaller the line. 6X is smaller than 3X. I am imagining this woman having the same sort of conversation with her friends - wondering what is too soon.

Chill, a blind date in another city??? Geez, that's a bigger step than I could make. Of course then I'm the only one on the planet with an empty dance card

LeeLou, I'm just shaking my head over you painting sick. tsk, tsk. Hope you feel better soon!

spuddleduck inner sunshine rocks!

Bets!!!! Good to see you! UK in the spring should be nice! What's OXO?

I was so tired last night I was in pjs at 6:30 PM. I had to bail on dinner out.

If I could only find someone to move FH's stuff today - it is bright sunny day! I've got nasty old paper work to do too. But tonight there is a show at the coffeehouse. A couple months ago a guy asked me out for a drink or coffee and I never followed through. Maybe I'll give him a ring. (see marshy - some of us take longer than others )

I almost worked myself into a snit over not seeing a paper in my driveway for the SECOND Sunday in a row. Good thing I figured out it was Saturday before I made the call.

Have a serendipitous saturday!

[Lavande]

Good morning Ab Fabbers,

There is a slight monsoon going on here today, flood watches & everything!!
I have to run across the yard to go check on my hens but plan the rest of the day indoors!
Good time to get some Spring cleanning done I think

Good luck to those of you venturing out into the dating world - I would have absolutely no idea where to begin! Greenie you mentioned having an empty dance card - I think I lost mine entirely!!!!

Wishing everyone a terrific AF Saturday!
Lav

[Funny Girl]

Gosh - I can't handle dating anyway - but sober dating! The thought of it has me totally freaked out!!! Friends want me to go see a band tonight & now at least I"m not worried about drinking, my biggest fear is actually meeting someone! (in my world I always meet someone when I don't want to) I guess that would be the best way to avoid worrying about drinkig there - it's acutally a fun thing - it's to see a great zydeco band & since it's pre-St. Pat's, you can't ever find the bar in that place anyway.

Rained all morning here & now it's clearning a bit - hope it stays ok - we have the parade this afternoon. I hate it when it "rains on my parade".

I don't know what OXO is either - first the ice, now this . . . .I guess I'm just clueless . . ..Oh well, gotta run . .. .I do want to hear more about all this dating. . . . .I'm going to need tips (or a sedative . .)

[LVT25]

All this talk about dating has my tummy in a knot. I think I'll keep my lush of a hubby and focus on the positive! Good luck to you singles out there though!

Sunny again today! I love it! I took a little catnap in the sunshine in my chair yesterday.

Off to our last weekend of basketball games until next year. I'm going to miss it, but will enjoy having some of my weekends back.

A friend asked me yesterday if I would be in the "Tri-for a Cure" in August. She wants me to do the biking--12 miles! I can't even make it 1 mile without stopping. It would be fun, and a great way to get into shape, but do I need the added stress of working in training time with my already super busy summer schedule? Plus I don't have the right kind of bike. What do you think?

Oh, and I ordered the stuff from Penneys with a few adjustments! Didn't want you to have to support the country alone-DG.
Have a great weekend all!