Decided that there was no way I could last without the internet for two weeks so changed all my settings and connected myself rather grudgingly to the pirate service Talk Talk. It’s a pretty abysmal connection, constantly dropping off particularly when I first log on but it’s better than nothing.
Christmas comes ever closer and we’re really getting in to the swing of it at school. The kids have done their calendars and are now working on their Christmas cards which involve doing some sewing which they’re really rather good at. Most days we do a rehearsal for ‘Donkey for Sale and as usual I’ve been amazed at how quickly they pick up the songs. Bless ‘em they have so much to learn this time of year. First there was the assembly for Children in Need where they had to a funny song. Then we were straight into the songs for the play……..7 of them. On top of that they have to learn some carols for the carol concert at the end of term. My class are learning Away in a Manger (what a tearjerker!!), Little Donkey and the Rocking Carol which I adore. My children are in fine form and this class are turning out to be one of the best classes I’ve ever had. There are quite a few particularly bright ones with a great sense of humour and I spend much of the day laughing with them 
I was sitting with a group of them this morning and they were talking about what they want to do when they’re grown up. The answers ranged from a bus driver to a teacher and a farm worker to a zoo keeper. One little lad piped up ” My grandad wants to be a bowler when he grows up” which made us all fall about laughing. 
I have about four children who are really quite mature and are able to see humour in things that less mature ones are unable to. It certainly makes the classroom a very happy place! Last but not least, a very happy birthday to my mum today! I saw her only an hour ago to give her her pressies and I know she will love seeing herself mentioned on here again
Oh Poo! just typed you out a message and it poofed
Some where.. my typing seems to break out of this
comment box.
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Happy Birthday to your Mum and here is to many more.
I envy you with the carols, the play and little ones
to work with.
TY on the socks.. been fun working with different
yarns, the elastic I didn’t like!
I hope you find time soon to start clicking
Luv n hugs to you
Pixie
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I am rooting for Janice tonight, I’d love her to win. she’s been such a character.
and, I am not happy with how the others have been treating her lately. Yes, she’s
a cow, but the way that J in particular has been talking to her has been appalling.
Turns out they didn’t like her, because when Lynne got booted out, Janice and Rodney walked away and wouldn’t say goodbye. Well BooHoo! I wouldn’t have gushed over Lynne either, she is a vile person.
So I’d love Janice to win, but I’d be happy to see Biggins crowned Queen too. He’s been quite a tonic, and so funny at times. And hasn’t he lost a ton of weight?! He looks great.
going to be a rainy weekend, how lovely. I love a rainy weekend. As long as we don’t have to go trekking off anywhere in the car.
have a lovely Friday p.m. xxxxx
Hi Nikki! I haven’t been by in ages to visit. How have you been! We are busy getting ready for Christmas too. It is cold too! Where did the school year go? I can’t believe we are half way through it already. I have alot of my shopping done too. That makes me happy. Have a good weekend. Hugs
Hi Nikki Gosh how did your broadband get hijacked? The things that go on nowadays leave me seething with frustration
. I have had dealings with Barclays Bank & BT that have made me want to swear like a docker – I imagine your dealings with Talk Talk have been the same! The children sound like little angels – it must be hard work but so wonderful to see them develop and blossom under your care. Hope your Mum had a wonderful day. BTW is it me or are em58 and em65 the same? 
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Yes, I am glad Biggins won. I would have been happy either way, Janice or Biggins. I’m just so pleased that Janice was there in the last two, how utterly irritated must that have made Lynne? Especially if she’s watched the earlier stuff with herself in the jungle.That ‘dance’ thing for a start, and some of the c***p that fell out of her gob!
The fake fur was from red herring. I looked in Primark, because I’d seen one advertised for £25 so wanted to see what it looked like. They didn’t have it, but they did have a fake fur gillet, which was NASTY. If that was an example of their fur then I’m glad they didn’t have the coat.
well done on finding a tiny gingerbread man cutter. Mine is quite small, but not small enough for the cards. I had to cut him freehand, it’ll make it so much easier for the tiny tots to stamp one out. Are you doing ‘my’ card then?
That’ s fab!
sorry you’re still having connection troubles. My connection is with orange, and can be hit or miss. For example, it’s taken me over 40 minutes to get two green lights on the modem. Sometimes I switch on and connection is ready to go, other times – like today – it takes forever and I have to go round making sure the phones are down properly in case that’s causing a problem. I’d love to have problem free connection, but I don’t think it exists!
right. off I go. SD today.
xx