It's rough today.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 6:52 am

Having worked the night shift, I got home about 8 this morning.

It's been non-stop ever since!

I'm running on nervous energy and bailys at this point.

I'm nervous. Real nervous.

And real excited. I've never done this before. I'm rather shy.

But some really great folks are coming to visit.

I hope they wont be let down at what they find here. I worry about that.

Even at my age. Can I be a proper hostess? Dunno. Guess I'll find out.

Whats worse is knowing my failures will be posted all over the place.

Will I be able to post here again?

Self doubt isnt nice, y'know?

I really hope I dont go pear shaped with this.

Because there are some really nice people coming to visit.

ps. It's my last day off before friday. So this is my last chance to get it all together.

Post by **spot** » Wed May 03, 2006 6:57 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Oh stop it! Anyone says an unkind word about you after this visit would have to be an idiot.So... really, we ought to get a few months' worth in now, before the weekend?

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 6:58 am

Thats what I keep trying to tell myself! Sometimes it works......

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:03 am

Sometimes being a virgo really sucks y'know?:o

Post by **spot** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:05 am

Snooze is a Virgo? Go on, never!

pantsonfire321@aol.com · Wed May 03, 2006 7:09 am

Last minute nerve's... maybe you need to relax have some me time ..your doing a wonderful thing and your going to make a lot of people very happy ..give yourself a pat on the back and get some rest - good luck

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:09 am

spot wrote: Snooze is a Virgo? Go on, never!
LOL! I dont think so! I'm just whinging about my blessedness!:wah:

It's a curse y'know. Always trying to attain perfection, then noticing a small flaw!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:10 am

SnoozeControl wrote: You've already told me to crawl back under my rock, and I'm not even going to be in London. I'd hate to hear what you'd say to the intrepid voyagers.:rolleyes:
^ ahahaha the voice of encouragement.

Hey Robin none of us are going to critique you my dear, we are all just to excited to be gathering. We are going to run praise all over the place about you and how you have pulled this all together. Hunny if there is a blip here and there I don't think a one of us is going to give a rip.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:11 am

pantsonfire321@aol.com wrote: Last minute nerve's... maybe you need to relax have some me time ..your doing a wonderful thing and your going to make a lot of people very happy ..give yourself a pat on the back and get some rest - good luck
I know you're right. I'm just trying to make it so right.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:13 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Jeez, you've even cleaned your oven, haven't you? I doubt anyone would've noticed that.

I did! I even shampooed the carpets today!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:14 am

Raven wrote: I did! I even shampooed the carpets today!

hunny we are going to feel like royalty with all your efforts my gosh slow down, and relax, any thing left undone can't be that important.

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:18 am

flopstock wrote: It's just not gonna happen. Sit back and put your feet up, grab some ice cream and relax! They aren't stopping by for a home inspection are they?

Seems to me that what they are really interested in seeing -is you. So, I'd recommend some extra sleep, extra time in the bubblebath, a good book and positive thoughts... that should put you prime condition..:-4

Although if there are any dust bunnies around, it would be great if they could take a pic or two for chonsi's collection..

*note to self, Floppy suggests dust bunny pics for chonsi, I will get right on that one*

See Raven the voice of reason, relax my dear, no house inspectors to be allowed, if I catch anyone looking in the corners I will smack them hehehehe

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:20 am

LOL! I'm a virgo! I cant help it!:o

(i'm being anal arent I?)

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:32 am

Hehehe crikey Raven you need to calm down. Trust me the last thing that any of us will be doing is nosing around your house trying to spot stains and the like. Remember we all are coming to have a great time, and that especially includes you. So try not to worry about anything, just seeing you and everybody else is going to be special!!! :-6

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:34 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Try being a Capricorn, or at least my type of Capricorn, and be a lazy slob for the day.

Honestly! If you had half the forum in the u.s. coming to YOUR house, would you be any different???:wah:

(No dust bunny pics cause I killed them all!)

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:37 am

Raven wrote: Honestly! If you had half the forum in the u.s. coming to YOUR house, would you be any different???:wah:

(No dust bunny pics cause I killed them all!)

k only real bunnies for chonsi.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:45 am

And loads of foxes! and hedgehogs..and badgers...and moggies....and doggies!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:49 am

chrisb84uk wrote: Hehehe crikey Raven you need to calm down. Trust me the last thing that any of us will be doing is nosing around your house trying to spot stains and the like. Remember we all are coming to have a great time, and that especially includes you. So try not to worry about anything, just seeing you and everybody else is going to be special!!! :-6
Oh I know, I know.....but I really cant help it! I just want everybody to be comfortable in a nice, cozy clean place!:o

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed May 03, 2006 8:07 am

Raven wrote: And loads of foxes! and hedgehogs..and badgers...and moggies....and doggies!

and lions and tigers OH MY