tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post6367221143078186190..comments2023-11-03T12:31:51.669+00:00Comments on Country Lite: (mad dogs and) 9 year olds go out in the half term rainMillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15967731998504496807noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-85257381856184903972008-07-13T02:41:00.000+01:002008-07-13T02:41:00.000+01:00So worrying when they go missing, happened to daug...So worrying when they go missing, happened to daughter when she was younger, was supposed to be at friends house for me to collect her, only to find that she was not and she had gone a few doors away to another friend without telling me. Smoked an entire packet of weeds with sheer worry.<BR/><BR/>The bowl is lovely Milla.<BR/><BR/>xxxCAMILLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741990891794651299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-55087442722022001892008-06-19T12:27:00.000+01:002008-06-19T12:27:00.000+01:00What an interesting child you make F sound. Buy th...What an interesting child you make F sound. Buy the lad an iPhone forthwith; it may prove to be a small stepping stone in his long journey to greatness.Sordelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182881094991045491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-22508409367915913432008-06-16T20:52:00.000+01:002008-06-16T20:52:00.000+01:00Can't stop reading your tales of the unexpected, M...Can't stop reading your tales of the unexpected, Milla. Remember losing Son at a Country Fair when he was 6! Horror and terror for 20 minutes. OK now. He's nearly 29. M xxA Mother's Place is in the Wronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12383766405951386903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-45371227464250919032008-06-04T07:03:00.000+01:002008-06-04T07:03:00.000+01:00The bowl is lovely.How did he get his iphone? did...The bowl is lovely.<BR/>How did he get his iphone? did I miss something?<BR/><BR/>never a dull moment eh?<BR/><BR/>WxWizzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729604655681703375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-89363673283373191312008-06-03T17:16:00.000+01:002008-06-03T17:16:00.000+01:00The first part made me realise why Mum hated schoo...The first part made me realise why Mum hated school holidays, there were four of us and we would fight like cat and dog. The second half when he went missing was told so well I was there with you. The panic and the relief and his lovely red cheeks. I fear my Mum would have thought "one down three to go". Great post. Debs xGeorginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974050596783678940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-51900538991604252082008-06-03T12:28:00.000+01:002008-06-03T12:28:00.000+01:00Just fabulous. Laughed out loud (again) many time...Just fabulous. Laughed out loud (again) many times then did fist shoved in mouth in horror as well. What the puck was he doing in Boots? Not like they even sell iPhones. Wretch of a child. <BR/>Blissful blog though.Exmoorjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230395732150659356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-60386905213337553362008-06-03T03:05:00.000+01:002008-06-03T03:05:00.000+01:00God, what a roller coaster! I read your blog all ...God, what a roller coaster! I read your blog all the time and love it, it carries me along with the highs and lows and I often laugh or quake in recognition and fear for my future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-33347297460480163402008-06-02T11:41:00.000+01:002008-06-02T11:41:00.000+01:00Eeeeeekkkk...what a blog post - the drama of mothe...Eeeeeekkkk...what a blog post - the drama of motherhood with all its highs, lows, bickering, love, relief. I feel drained just reading it, sincerely hope you had a glass of brandy at the end of that lot.<BR/>Gorgeous bowl, though. Room for any more in your OAP home?Lucy Diamondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831060852859704680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-77216544433485363832008-06-02T11:38:00.000+01:002008-06-02T11:38:00.000+01:00Oh blooming kids! No wonder we women suddenly go f...Oh blooming kids! No wonder we women suddenly go from fun, happy-go-lucky types (no, I never was either) to harridons (yes, was always that!)> Glad all ended well though Milla xxPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-23855418004730079962008-06-02T09:33:00.000+01:002008-06-02T09:33:00.000+01:00Have justed spent too much time reading all about ...Have justed spent too much time reading all about Calvin and Hobbes and then the rest of your blog; can't call it wasted time cos I'm now the wiser about boy and his tiger.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure F9 doesn't think he was really lost, it was just that you couldn't find him; well done you, and him, for him having your mobile number.<BR/><BR/>And no doubt T11 was less than gleeful at the thought of a missing sibling, despite their contretemps, though I'm sure things got back to normal soon.jackofallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783059994109079437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-16687741568958608642008-06-02T00:28:00.000+01:002008-06-02T00:28:00.000+01:00Okay - first - what's a cagoule...and secondly - g...Okay - first - what's a cagoule...and secondly - gasp!!aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685252628734838159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-91178645938173476292008-06-01T21:00:00.000+01:002008-06-01T21:00:00.000+01:00ps. Your bowl is beautiful, I have made and glazed...ps. Your bowl is beautiful, I have made and glazed hundreds of pots, but never one a lovely as that!Frog in the Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990222544828204911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-69652114598816498232008-06-01T20:58:00.000+01:002008-06-01T20:58:00.000+01:00Oh horrible heartstopping moment!Glad it was so sh...Oh horrible heartstopping moment!<BR/>Glad it was so shortlived.Frog in the Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990222544828204911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-8219318492010012052008-06-01T17:34:00.000+01:002008-06-01T17:34:00.000+01:00Lovely lovely post. I know that heart sinking pan...Lovely lovely post. I know that heart sinking panicky feeling when one of your kids has vanished. I felt it again reading your post. Glad it worked out OK. Bless 'im. Flick xDusty Spiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422088766499401074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-52285491555086409952008-06-01T04:14:00.000+01:002008-06-01T04:14:00.000+01:00Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. A...Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. And oh gosh. What a scare to almost lose F9. How awful. I would have been in full panic-mode and completely useless probably. Glad it was a happy ending. Oh, and I love the bowl you painted. It's beautiful!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340061182737906221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-33681381325124219732008-05-31T23:03:00.000+01:002008-05-31T23:03:00.000+01:00Gawd how awful to lose him, H has a massive panic ...Gawd how awful to lose him, H has a massive panic if he can't see me for a minute, and I him. I would go into melt-down. <BR/>But one thing - how come you made a very gorgeous bowl? H and I did the paint-your-own thing a couple of years ago and came out with a winsome splodgy dog (H) and a wannabe EB tea-pot (me). Both totally crappy, cost a fortune and acquired various extra spots of colour during the firing process. I was had!Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378174162151683519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-8652644378821632672008-05-31T21:28:00.000+01:002008-05-31T21:28:00.000+01:00Fantastic blog, was laughing my head off. I lost T...Fantastic blog, was laughing my head off. I lost The Terminator in Briggate, Leeds, on Christmas Eve last year amongst thousands of wall to wall shoppers. Biggest nightmare ever. Lurch and I screamed at full capacity for five minutes until he appeared, thank god, still makes me feel sick at the thought.blogthatmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12584817207287233580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-72558755487325755222008-05-31T18:30:00.000+01:002008-05-31T18:30:00.000+01:00Wonderful post. I can relate to all of it. Lost ...Wonderful post. I can relate to all of it. Lost my son in B&Q once. He'd wee-ed in one of the display toilets then, covered in shame, lay down in a bath. I was surprised no-one could hear my heart pounding with fear.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-42103794913041395462008-05-31T07:54:00.000+01:002008-05-31T07:54:00.000+01:00This blog post has made me realise how very lucky ...This blog post has made me realise how very lucky I was to have to work during half term! That bowl is gorgeous and glad all are home safley!DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-65609476001072856032008-05-31T01:32:00.000+01:002008-05-31T01:32:00.000+01:00Milla, you are such a sweetie to send me your comm...Milla, you are such a sweetie to send me your comment. I am gonna write you another message.<BR/><BR/>Your boys are gems, and I continue to say that is down to their amazing parents.<BR/>xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-29806311669800304912008-05-30T22:38:00.000+01:002008-05-30T22:38:00.000+01:00Glad you got him back!!!!!!!! Brings back many a m...Glad you got him back!!!!!!!! Brings back many a memory for me!<BR/>Loved the bowl!<BR/>School next week! Would like another week off to get over my holiday!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-69297451724504025862008-05-30T19:33:00.000+01:002008-05-30T19:33:00.000+01:00"Very Noel Coward goes Train Spotting."How could I..."Very Noel Coward goes Train Spotting."<BR/><BR/>How could I not continue reading after such an evocative image!<BR/><BR/>Hmmm, mobiles for 9-year-old? I'm holding out on my son and he's 14. He uses mine when need be though.Dumdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070838905120958459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-71923589935443796952008-05-30T12:18:00.000+01:002008-05-30T12:18:00.000+01:00I was feeling terribly sorry for T (I'm an older c...I was feeling terribly sorry for T (I'm an older child, the sympathies stay with you) and then you turned me around with the disappearing F.<BR/>Glad he is safe and sound and temporarily quietened.Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-10797666175195389992008-05-30T10:40:00.000+01:002008-05-30T10:40:00.000+01:00Absolutely superb blog. Hilarious, but also terrif...Absolutely superb blog. Hilarious, but also terrifying (chasing your credit card details round the web, ordering iPhones - memo to self, destroy computer and cards pronto), then the horror of losing the blighter whilst shopping. I have risked the wrath of husband, H4 and R4 to read your blog - it was well worth it!Maggie Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047691937064748860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6561630962952236138.post-7108215981252876992008-05-30T09:37:00.000+01:002008-05-30T09:37:00.000+01:00Another brilliantly told story in true MillastyleAnother brilliantly told story in true MillastyleSally Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09299690757779540854noreply@blogger.com