Monday 28 August 2017

Bit of a gap

It's been a while since I last blogged, it's been busy here with friends and grandchildren visiting.

I've done a couple of boat cleans so a little extra in homecoming in.

I also managed to scald my left hand quite badly and as I'm left-handed it proved quite inconvenient.

I did it at around 5pm and sat with my hand in cold water until almost 11, fortunately it didn't blister but it was very sore for  a few days.

We went for a public today, we nearly didn't stay as there were four very badly behaved children there, running around, screaming and shaking salt and pepper all over the floor. Their doting parents watched them and smiled fondly, I was very tempted to use my death stare, but fortunately they left the pub before long.

12 comments:

justjill said...

I would love a photo of your death stare. Then I could practise mine. x

Hard up Hester said...

I copied mine from my mother who was a school teacher, only she could raise one eyebrow which I can't.

galant said...

So sorry you have scalded yourself, hope it will heal quickly.
Parents who allow their children to run around and annoy others need more than a death stare, a good smack (for the parents) might do them good! Oh, the ability to raise one eyebrow would be wonderful!
Margaret P

Rural Reads said...

Sorry to hear of scald, in case cramped quarters and gas rings cause repeat, tip for next time - *cold water till cold is almost painful, then apply lavender oil, when discomfort returns go back to *. Still may not be too late for lavender if still painful,

Good luck,
Sine Robertson

janipi said...

The teacher face stern stare is the best for sloppy parenting. As a teacher. I have had lots of practise:) Children will not have any clue how to behave appropriately in society if parents don't teach them. Hope the burn is not stinging too much.

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Fishcake_random said...

I don't have a death stare. But I do have the mummy finger that pokes you with every word to emphasize the point lol

Fishcake_random said...

I don't have a death stare. But I do have the mummy finger that pokes you with every word to emphasize the point lol

Living Alone in Your 60's said...

It's so annoying when children ruin your outing. I find it so hard to keep my thoughts to myself.

The Weaver of Grass said...

Other peoples' children can be so annoying. The other day I went over to some people in a cafe and complimented them on the behaviour of their twins aged two and a half. They were so delighted. I think we should do it more when it occurs.

Hard up Hester said...

My hand is better now, thank you to everyone who commented.


I realise I sound like a hypocrite complaining about other people's children when I refused to silence my DGD's in Mcdonald's, but if I'd been in a restaurant with my DGD's I would have kept them quiet. Also my DGD's weren't running around getting in people's way.

Patti said...

Sounds like your customers have hit the lottery. I hope they pay well.I have a wonderful death stare. Literally legendary. I shouldn't enjoy that so much, I guess, but I do.
Also, when my son was small, misbehaving in a restaurant meant he and Momma waited in the car while others ate at their leisure. McDonald's was a different kettle of fish for us as well. You cannot go there expecting to avoid rambunctious children. It's their clubhouse for goodness sakes!
I also suffered quite a scalding on my dominant left hand, once, but completely my own fault. Don't make jello after you have drunk most of a bottle of wine, lol. Hope you are fully healed. Love reading about your life.

It's been rough.

We've had a few difficult days. The weather has been nice and sunny though not particularly warm. I'm not sure what triggered Steve ...