Well the barbecue went really well yesterday, even the dog was well behaved lol. We ended up with 20 people here altogether including all the kids. That was plenty for me as I have to clear up although in all fairness daughter's boyfriend had a good tidy around first bless him! One of my sisters came, Mel and her OH but the other 2 didn't make it and neither did my eldest son and DIL. It was midweek in all fairness so he was working late. Youngest son stayed the night which was good. All the toddlers played nicely together so Ava had company which she loves. One of my nieces came with her new boyfriend and his 9yr old who was very well behaved. Her new boyfriend was not very popular as some thought he was a bit forward and coarse - if you know what I mean. First time he had ever been here or met us and it was straight in, opened the fridge in the kitchen and then saying he wanted a pint glass for his drink on arrival!!! It's OK to do this here if you know me and have visited before a few times. I'm quite laid back and relaxed about visitors popping in when they want and just putting the kettle on but first time ever in our home - no I don't think so!! Drinks and glasses were all in the bar and food was on the table in the dining room so no need to try and raid the fridge on arrival really! Didn't like the way he spoke to my niece either - I know he was only joking but calling her a fat cow in front of people that he doesn't know is not very good. He was very polite to me though. Can't see this relationship lasting long but we will see.
Anyway OH fell asleep on the garden swinging bench but we managed to get him up to bed lol. Next party will not be until Halloween, apart from daughter and toddler's birthdays. We always celebrate Solstice with a barbecue, and have a Halloween party here in fancy dress.
Today, Wednesday, I spent the day at home apart from nipping to the doctors to pick up a prescription for eye ointment. I have HSV on the eyelids of my eyes which is a recurring problem so as soon as it starts I get the ointment. HSV is the cold sore virus so needs treating with antiviral ointment. This evening we went to the Opera to see the Mikado as OH gets free tickets from work in return for writing a press review. So I have to write a short review tomorrow and email it to his office. I did like the show and thought the leading lady was excellent and had a lovely voice. Didn't really think the leading man had a strong enough voice for the part really, but I will leave that out lol. The costumes were very pretty and mixed in culture with some Japanese ie Kimonos and others country style dresses! It was a modern adaption of the original Gilbert and Sullivan opera. They gave us a free drink in the interval too.
Daughter's 2 friends looked after the toddler for the night as she had to work. She swapped her Tuesday night shift for tonight, so she could come to the barbecue yesterday. I think they got on quite well as toddler was asleep when we got in around 10.30pm.
Bye for now All the best x
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