I'll tell you where it went - into 25 jars of mincemeat, 10 jars of chutney, 50 Christmas chocolate cookies (I love Nigella), 2 speeches after Mass, 40 photos on a collage display, 1 row with Husband and 3 hours on the toilet.
Yes, dear friends, the church Christmas Bazaar season is upon us again and I have signed up for another year as chief organiser and stress monkey.
I made the mincemeat and chutney and covered the jars in paper and raffia etc etc etc.
I put together a display of photos from last year's Bazaar, to show everyone What Fun one can have at the event and stuck it in the church lobby.
I tried to rally the troops after the Saturday and Sunday Masses with a rousing speech about putting something back into the community, having fun and making news friends. 2 people out of a possible 200 signed up. Ho hum, little acorns and all that.
I offered to go and collect some boxes of donations from an old lady who lives in the cathedral mews. Trying to back my stupid hulk of a BMW (not my choice, borrowed pool car), through ancient gates and between narrow arches whilst being watched watched by a bunch of tourists wasn't a great idea when I was having a hot flush and a hormone rush.
And so followed the argument with Husband. 'FFS!' I shouted 'I bloody hate this bloody car.' 'You need to calm down,' commented Husband helpfully. I can't repeat what I said.
To cheer me up, we went into Bath for one of the best and hottest curries I've ever eaten. Of course, being me, I ate, ate and ate. Unfortunately I've been on the Slumming Girl diet for a few weeks so couldn't cope with the excess.
Hence the 3 hours in the toilet. Oh well, at least the curry didn't show up today at Weigh-In.
8 comments:
"You need to calm down" - the words most likely to have the opposite effect!
Looks like you're on your way to sainthood: a dozen more jars of mincemeat and you're in!
So, it's Bath then for our next girls' night out?
Good luck with the stress! Sounds like a good way in itself to get you on the loo for 3 hours, without the curry!
Just passed you an award, do check it out it's on my last post. I really enjoy your blog so was a good chance to acknowledge it. x
Trish -re sainthood - did you not see me at Birmingham meeting good ole Joe Ratzinger a couple of weeks ago? He told me it's in the bag.
PM - Yes, Bath it is.
Diney - you;re right, will ditch the curry idea in future and will just hold a couple of church meetings!
This Mid 30s - thanks so much! Will go over and get it now! x
Christmas? 3 hours in the toilet? I am speechless!
Lol. Roll on New Year in that case!
I'm deeply depressed about Christmas already. Think I'd have skipped all the preparations and gone straight for the curry!
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