John seems a little brighter today. Although he may just have been putting on a brave face when Sherlock told him he should spend his time off sick folding a thousand paper cranes... He's still coughing like an angry badger defending it's territory. I'm almost scared to go in the bedroom...
Yesterday, as Sherlock mentioned, I said he could have some of these, and some other urchins and things from that website.
We agreed that when he was finished with them we'd put them in a box frame or something and hang them in his room or the bathroom. Seemed like quite a neat, cheap, way to get him some new things to explore.
Of course, now he wants to get his hands on some urchins to eat, too... not sure how well that's going to go. He may have to wait until we're abroad.
I also found this, which made me laugh more than it probably should have. I hasten to add I wasn't about to buy any...
I'm completely dead on my feet tonight, and still have work to do, although I could just leave it and drop it off a bit later than I'd intended tomorrow. I was late picking Sherlock up from school today, which got me right in his bad books - not because he minded me being late, exactly, but apparently because he'd got a bet on with a girl in his class that I had my nipples pierced, and she didn't believe him... he only told me that when I put him to bed, and he asked if you could lose a bet when the other person couldn't prove they were right either...
New rule... no betting on other people's body parts??
Still, day off tomorrow. I thought I might try and cook John some Hot Sour Chicken Broth or something equally as horrific sounding...
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Probably as well you were late, as otherwise Sherlock would have insisted you prove to the girl that your nipples were pierced and I'm not sure what Mrs T would have thought of that ;)
As for the paperwork - I would adopt the same attitude I have with dusting - leave it until tomorrow, it won't disappear in the meantime. And venture into the angry badger's territory.
Hope you both get some sleep tonight.
I can't believe how eager Sherlock is to try new food's most kids his age would be far to 'scared' to try anything new!
I hope you have a nice day off tomorrow you are working very hard looking after everyone, it's no wonder you're tired, leave your paperwork and go to bed the last things you need is getting run down yourself!!
hope you sleep well when you get there :-)
Anonybob
The sea urchins are lovely! And I think that craft sounds like a great idea. I may have to try it! And thanks for the review, it totally brightened my day!
Um, sorry about the cranes. In my defense, I was suggesting Sherlock fold them, not John.
I hope John's feeling better soon, and you all get a good night's sleep. Paperwork can wait one more day, can't it?
SH - Seconding the first comment; I dread to think quite what Sherlock was envisaging there :-p
Lestrade - I've been giggling about that Amazon review ever since I saw it on Twitter a day or two ago :-)
I agree with everyone suggesting that you cut yourself some slack. My guess would be that ruthless prioritisation would be your best bet at the moment. Also - Sherlock isn't right, on this occasion - you are definitely not being rubbish.
Enjoy your day off tomorrow, I hope you and John both manage to get some decent rest.
BTW - I have recently developed an unhealthy addiction to veggie Hot And Sour soup. Well, I suppose that would be a healthy addiction, wouldn't it? Nomalicious, either way :-)
Paperwork is indeed waiting, because I'll just do it wrong anyway.
And thanks, everyone - I do honestly know I'm not being entirely rubbish, but I still haven't worked out how John fits everything into the day (or help Sherlock with his homework - Sherlock had to help me!)
That buy-the-sea website has some very cool sea urchins, and they'll look great in a box frame!
And L, look at it this way--Sherlock trusts you enough to be sure you'll be there, even when he grumps at you. Compare that to the Sherlock you first met, hmm? (I'm thinking that a stable routine is still not something he feels quite sure of yet--and he is probably also a bit worried about John.)
I hope you're feeling better, John, but don't push it. I had one of those lovely cough-y cold/flus a couple of years ago, and the cough hung on for 3 months. It was Not Fun!
SH, DW - Thanks for the well wishes on the paperwork front, but DW, can I crash Thirsty Thursday tomorrow? I don't drink, but I could use the giggles. After today... I could do a shot or three of tequila. I might pass out from alcohol poisoning, but...
Greg - I think parents just do their best at any given point in time, and the kids will turn out fine. Sherlock might not be happy that you're doing paperwork instead of spending time with him, but I'm sure one day he'll appreciate that you were there in the same room as him. I still have very fond memories of playing with my mother's packing materials in her home office as a child. (However, she didn't particularly find it helpful when I took all the mouse balls out of the mice...mouses?)
John - I always send my friends "cold-killing bunnies" when they're sick. Should I send some to you via Internet post?
Sherlock - Liquids and lots of rest are what John needs right now to get better (but try not to drown him; overhydration is just as dangerous as dehydration), and Greg needs rest too so he can be strong enough to stay healthy, stay safe at work, and stay awake to keep up with you! So, how are those cranes coming along?
~A from NW
Oh, hey, I almost never get the song from you titles!
You can feel it starting all over again
The moon comes up
And the music calls
You're getting tired of staring at the same four walls
Haven't heard that song in a long time. I'm guessing I'm going to be singing it all day.
Those urchins are really cool. I kept envisioning the things with the long spines, but those are anenomes, I believe. And eating one...just, no. I don't eat filter feeders, ew. You're a braver man than I, Sherlock-din.
Glenn Frey is a true rock legend. I've been singing it a lot too. Although truly my version would have to be 'I elong to the city, the Met, Sherlock, John, Mycroft....the list goes on', which doesn't scan nearly as well :)
The urchins are cool. To be honest, I think I want them almost as much as Sherlock... But you are correct, they do have long spines. Those ones have been 'cleaned' of their spines. Anenomes are the soft wavy spines, I think? Urchins come in a variety of spine-lengths and colours.
Oh, okay! Now I know why I wasn't recognizing them from their "live" form. But they are really beautiful, and will make a really pretty display.
I think my childhood was soaked in the Eagles, Glen Frey, and Don Henly (and Tom Petty, the Traveling Wilburys, and Fleetwood Mac.) My parents gave me a lifelong appreciation for really good rock music, bless them.
Bless them indeed.
I'm trying to do the same for the boys.... they're resisting a little. Well, Sherlock dances to it all, at least.
Heh. Try The Black Keys, if you've not ever heard them. My son loves them - he rocks out to Lonely Boy, Gold on the Ceiling, Howlin' For You, you name it. Seriously, pull up Lonely Boy on YouTube or something and see what he thinks. (I think you'll like Howlin' For You - the beat of it, gah, straight to the hips.)
I shall certainly look them up.
Maybe Sherlock and I can get our groove on to entertain John later...
L, that site with urchins and what not is now in my favorites :-) And I think my husband is slightly worried. Ah well...
It's a brilliant site! I hope all the urchins etc. come by fairly natural deaths...or are least eaten/used. But it is great.
I'm sure there's a sushi place that will fulfill his desire to eat them too.
Commenting over here to avoid the dreaded 200.
Thanks for being understanding, guys. I clearly wasn't at my best linguistically last night. :)
RR, when I said ethics didn't require brain bytes, I meant in the computing front. It was a guided discussion with some (really terribly true) scenarios.
How did your soup turn out, Lestrade? How's Doc doing on the scale of Muttley to badger?
CR, do you have plans for your anniversary?
Pip (if you're out there), how go the violin lessons?
Sherlock, did you actually make any origami badgers?
DW - The soup nearly killed me, but John seemed to enjoy it. The Doc seems rather brighter than he has been, but still a bit wheezy.
DW, going by your comments, you're a very happy drunk--or tipsy person-and I for one enjoyed hearing your updates! And that ethics class sounds most discomforting.
Obviously I can't speak for Sherlock, but after a half dozen crumpled messes I decided I wasn't going to be folding any badgers any time soon... :)
Sherlock, how did your class do with the origami?
A sushi place for urchins is a stroke of genius, John--anything that small is likely to be very labor-intensive to prepare. :)
RR - You can just pick sea urchins up, open them and eat them, not prep necessary, apart from rinsing them with sea water or fresh water. I've eaten them in Italy, but can't say they do much for me.
I dunno, RR. I'd think sometimes the preparation can be the best part. You know, the anticipation, the tension of trying to get it just right, to find the sweetest spot, the growing excitement until you just can't take it any more...
Back me up on this guys?
DW - Well now I feel bad about saying you can just pick them up, no prep required...
I think you're right though, the excitement and anticipation is what makes it special ;)
L--wrong again, then, learn something new. I wouldn't know, actually, as no seafood aside from fish with both gills and scales are kosher. It just seemed like they'd take a lot of time and effort, being so tiny, or at least some of 'em being so tiny.
DW, I'm totally baffled, totally. :D
You just eat the gonad, RR (stoppit, DW. No giggling at the back there.) I don't think you're missing much. Sort of salty and fishy and a very soft texture.
DW - I think there are times when spending time on preparation, taking time and care to make sure everything is ready before you indulge, that can make for a really good experience.
But sometimes I reckon it's go to just dive in and go for it:-p
Sort of salty and fishy and a very soft texture.
And you;re sure you're talking about gonads?
...I don't think you're missing much....
*blinks*
Okay then! :)
Nameless - not my area, as you can only eat female urchins...
OK, now I'm confused.
Nameless, I think L should draw us a diagram, no? :D
'Salty, fishy and very soft texture' sounds delicious ;-)
I know it's not your area Greg but is it really true you can only eat the female ones? it seems a bit unfair if it is ;-)
Anonybob
Ok so having tried for hours I finally managed something that looks a bit like a badger :-) (only a bit mind!)
http://pandabob1.tumblr.com/post/21936369110/strawberry-jammy-badger-playing-the-bag-pipes
I couldn't manage the kilt though John sorry ;-)
Anonybob
DW, the violin lessons... aren't. My violin apparently had some issue, and my friend wasn't even able to help me string it, as the strings kept popping off and the peg kept popping out. Sigh.
But! I was able to play with his a bit, and I managed to make some fairly decent noise and learn some finger positions, so that was a start.
From your updates yesterday I'm glad you had fun! My unit never managed to do anything that fun. In Korea we just played pool, lol.
Oh, and in answer to your earlier question about posting drugged/drunk, I have posted drugged here a few times. I try to remain quiet when on the hard stuff, it makes me loopy, lol.
Popping in to wish everyone a lovely Saturday/weekend--Shabbat shalom!
Hooray for good beginnings, Pip! Good luck with the rest of your lessons. Another violinist for the band! Somehow, I think Sherlock will want to be first violin, though...
Anonybob, that is the most wonderful badger ever. How did you manage to get the paper bagpipe so perfect?
AnonyBob- apparently it is true - or at least, we were only allowed to ever find and eat the females. Maybe the blokes just aren't as nice and tasty?
And your badger is fantastic. I had a vague go at work, but I only had plain paper and I got too confused! I'll try again.
Nameless - I'm confused about what you're confused about... it's a mass of confusion.
We're out for an early breakfast, as John is feeling well enough to venture out into the rain.
I think Sherlock's eyes may be bigger than his belly....
Thanks DW finding the tartan paper was the hard part ;-)
I'm not even going to ask how you sex sea urchins Greg ;-)
There is a you tube video showing you how to make the badger :-) much easier to follow than the paper instruction :-)
Hope everyone has fun days whatever they're up to (hope you have fun with mycroft if todays the day Greg)
Anonybob
I think today will be the day, AnonyBob. Hope you have a nice day too.
Unbelievably, Sherlock did eat all his breakfast... he has hollow legs, clearly.
John, Lestrade is being a bad influence on me. :)
It's a good thing you're there, Mycroft. Someone has to be the adult. ;)
I take it you guys are having a good time?
Ha, what's he done? Swearing at other drivers again?
He let me drink some of his pint of bitter with lunch. We're going out for a longer ride in a bit.
As long as he's not talked you into getting anything pierced. I think your mum might have some things to say about that.
Ah... yeah, don't tell them that bit then, Mycroft.
Everyone needs leading astray now and then mycroft ;-)
Glad you're both having fun :-)
Anonybob
Anonybob - that's brilliant!
Lestrade - my confusion was because you told ReRe that, "You just eat the gonad", and then you said you on;y eat the females. In the slightly more sober light of morning, I think perhaps your autocorrect struck again, and your phone decided that you're much more likely to nibble on a gonad than a female :-p
John - glad to hear you're feeling better :-)
Mycroft - I reckon you and Lestrade are exactly the right kind of influence on each other. have a lovely day out, the pair of you :-)
Nameless - I go away for the day and get totally confused with gonads and female urchins. Anything to do with the crushed oreos they were selling in a sweetshop I was in this morning?
Hope you have a good afternoon Mycroft and Lestrade, and enjoy getting led astray.
*Wedding update* I now have hat, bag and two pairs of shoes. I went to the theatre with friends last night and dragged them hat shopping this morning. The hat is a sort of fascinator, as it's not a proper hat, but it's not just feathers either. There's two pairs of shoes, first pair for church and formal reception, second pair (without heels) for evening do. So Cinderella is going to the ball.
Nameless - nope, you really do just eat the gonads. Gonads can mean ovaries or testis...I thought. Still think. John, medical person, help! Have I got that totally wrong?? Or maybe it was lost in translation - I've only ever talked about urchin-eating in Italian!
SH - I was going to ask how you were planning to wear two pairs of shoes at once, but now realise I was just thinking about it from a very male perspective. Sounds good! You should post a picture of your hat.
We've stopped by the river. There are baby moorhens.
Can be either male or female, yes. You get a much more entertaining, if less accurate, definition if you look it up on urban dictionary though. Not that I'd encourage anyone to do that, obviously.
I've only ever talked about urchin-eating in Italian!
Someone ought to start keeping a list of the oddest sentences ever typed on these blogs.
Ah... so educational these blogs :-) I've never heard the word used in the female context before. Maybe I've just spent more of my life talking about testicles than ovaries?
Although now I'm amused that I assumed it was your autocorrect :-p
SH -seconding calls for a pic of the hat (I can't really wear fascinators, because my hair's so fine things just slide off). Two pairs of shoes sounds like excellent forward planning. What sort of outfit are you wearing?
Hah, I was just worried that I'd had this weird idea all these years because I'd mis-translated something in my head.
Mycroft says he hopes you really are better, and weren't just saying it so I'd come and see him.
You weren't supposed to tell him I'd said that.
Lestrade suggested I join the canoe club at school, John. I'm thinking about it. It might be quite a nice sport to do. My housemaster says I should join a sporty club, but I don't want to do cricket, or football or any of those.
I probably wouldn't join until the new term, though.
I'm quite well enough, don't worry.
Do you think you'd enjoy the canoe club? That's probably more important than what your housemaster thinks you should do.
I hope Lestrade returned home safely.
We saw some canoeists out on the river today. I think I might enjoy it. The school club let you go and try it out before deciding if you want to join or not, so perhaps I'll do that this term to see if I like the teachers and the other members.
Hope you and Greg had a fun day Mycroft :-)
Canoeing sounds like it might be fun but you're right to 'try before you buy' ;-)
Did you and Sherlock have a fun time just the two of you John?
Anonybob
Mycroft, canoeing sounds like it might be fun in a challenging way--sculling, which I realize is different but still related!-- always looks so powerful and graceful in the Olympic games. Certainly should be worth giving it a try, since you can do that without committing yourself to anything.
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