List of things

1. Medical receptionists up here on the hill obviously have part-time jobs as vicious guard dogs - this is the only reason I can think of for their horrible and rude attitude.

2. If Monkee Maker doesn't update soon how will we know when the N.M.A. has been successful in its plan for World Domination?

3. Our doctors have instigated a new appointments strategy. You have to ring for an appointment at which point you have to fob off the rottweilers' (ref.#1) suggestions of nurse practitoner, chemist, bin man or themselves as a first point of diagnostic contact. When they actually comprehend that you do want to see a doctor they take your number and inform you a doctor will ring you back. At which point the dotor will decide whether you come in to be seen. Yes that is correct, our entire practice is staffed by that famous fictional medico - Dr. Gregory House. Each and everyone of these psychotic, tv doctors is able to complete a full differential diagnosis based on a few words over the telephone.

Obviously with this new system there is no chance of misdiagnosis, patient browbeating or general overbearingness so Hilltop Medical Centre, I applaud your initiative!

4. I am a crubbish sewer.

5. Everytime I write sewer I want to say clarify I mean sew-er, person who sews, not sewer, pipe full of poo. Please take this as read from now on.

6. I have yet to publicise the P.I.F. I was meant to initiate back in the Winter when the divine Missus WMK sent me that fabulous Chippie scarf. In my defence we have had very little example of non-Wintery weather since then so I keep thinking it has only just happened. I hereby promise to rectify this P.I.F. situation very soon so watch this space.

7. I hope painting hasn't been cancelled tonight b/c I love going painting and I have only managed to get there once of the three sessions run so far this year.

8. I hope painting HAS been cancelled tonight b/c it is cold and rainy and miserable and wet and blowy and generally quite unpleasant out there.

9. I need a haircut BUT do I do it before the black tie dos over the next two weeks and end up with shorter hair in good nick OR leave it and have longer hair to put up which is two thirds split ends??

10. I haven't blogged about the black tie events going on in my life. This too shall be rectified.

11. I have issues with finishing projects.

12. I am having a sick day off work today.

13. CK is working from home today.

14. We went out for lunch!

15. I am using the dryer for my washing and it is JULY (should any Australians be reading this please be aware my children break up for SUMMER holidays in two weeks!!!).

16. I hope my cupcake swapper loves her cupcake surprises as much as I do. Because quite honestly I could quite happily keep all of it !