The Bloke gets acquainted with the TMNT
It was The Bloke’s birthday last week. As he is in his late 40’s, the concept of birthdays completely passes him by, and he gets grumpy when he has to acknowledge that he is another year older. I, on the other hand, like to make a fuss of him. It’s taken a while, but we’ve managed to work it out over the years – I make a fuss, he pretends to enjoy it. It’s a win/win, for me at least. It’s easy to buy stuff and make plans for him – he’s a total geek – and this year I outdid myself in ramping up the geek factor. I bought tickets to ‘Brick,’ the UK’s biggest Lego convention (I’m surrounded by Lego at home) and after six months of searching I managed to find a rare figurine to complete his Doctor Who collection (only to discover that the same company had brought out new figurines recently, but never mind). Brick was ok – it was smaller than I expected, with the price of Lego pieces and sets being far more expensive that in high street stores, but for avid collectors who were missing perhaps one or two mini figures it would have been absolutely perfect.
I have been back at work on supply (substitute teaching) and freelance, and I’m still very much enjoying the interaction with the staff and students and the lack of responsibility that goes with it. I must admit, I have noticed a slight change of attitude towards me from some of the younger students and new staff who don’t know my previous history at the school – nothing major, just the occasional dismissive attitude, but it’s isn’t anything I can’t handle. Some days, like today, are lots of fun – the students get on with their work and do so with a sense of humour. Others, like yesterday, are difficult and filled with attitude problems and behaviour management techniques. No two days are the same, and that’s the way I like it.
I’ve also discovered that I may have a potential career path that I had never considered before – being a personal shopper. A friend of mine is currently planning for her wedding and asked me to go shopping with her, where she mentioned that she might like to look for a nightgown for her wedding night. I chose this in Marks & Spencer’s – I think her fiancé is going to be absolutely delighted!
Gorgeous…
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I loved Lego! I call every weekend when it’s too wet to go out and we just stay in a “Lego weekend” because that’s what I did when I was young. I don’t play with Lego on the Lego weekends now…maybe I should start again?
Ooh I love that idea. Mind you, if I mentioned the idea of a Lego day to The Bloke he may assume that I’m going to be building it with him?
Quality time together!
Happy birthday to a fellow Scorpio, bloke though he may be. LOVE the flannel night dress! if it is for a wedding night, it won’t be on very long anyway. 😉
Haha! Knowing my friend she’ll probably get drunk and fall asleep anyway!
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Lol and there was me thinking you bought the Lego and the sexy nightgown for the bloke for his birthday….erm not for him to wear of course lol
Up the geeks!! Wish him a happy birthday 🙂
Haha! I think he’d look rather awesome in that to be fair… I’ll get him one for Christmas and just to see the sheer confusion on his face!
Suzie, maybe you should buy that nightgown for yourself, another present for The Bloke – sort of. Seems everyone is having fun – good for all.
Ooh I didn’t think of that – mind you, I think the nightgown would be a huge step up from my old flannel pj’s so he might be a bit overwhelmed by the new outfit!
Brilliant Suzie! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Since it’s the Bloke’s birthday, I hope that you picked up a sexy nightgown of your own. 🙂
Why would I do that – he clearly would be disappointed if I didn’t wear my old flannel pj’s
Um, Suzie, we need to talk… 🙂
LOL! Nice nightie 🙂
Thanks! I thought it was a great choice – warm and a nice colour 😉
My son is a Lego addict at 33. He collects and collects; the new Star Wars movie is causing a Lego explosion.
I think The Bloke and your son would get on very well haha!
Better not count on the personal shopper gig just yet ……….
Haha! So you didn’t like my choice then? 😉
Top nightgown choice 😉 Excellent personal shopping skills – and happy birthday to the bloke!
Haha! Indeed – I’m thinking it might be a new job prospect?
Thank you – for letting him be who he is and loving him for it
You don’t need to thank me my lovely haha! It’s not particularly difficult to be around him… Most of the time 😉
The Bloke is wished a belated happy birthday and tell him he looks younger, said by a nearly 60 year old. 🙂 Smiles, Robin
That nightgown may not slow down the action and may get the groom to crack up laughing!! 🙂 🙂
Haha! Thanks Robin – I’m sure he’ll be very flattered!
I think with what my friend has planned they’ll be too drunk to do anything anyway – at least she’ll be comfortable in that nightgown!
Love the nightgown! You would excel as a personal shopper… wouldn’t that be fun? Spending other people’s money and getting to shop… win/win! Great to read your words, have been following you on facebook, just haven’t stopped long enough to visit and chat… Hope you are well.
Thanks my lovely! Hope the move went well!
I am thinking I will post some pictures soon.
Ooh you should! Look forward to seeing them!
Hey, sexy time doesn’t end in your 30’s and 40’s. Get that sexy lingerie for both of you. Along with the Lego movie to set the mood!
That is my sexy lingerie! The Bloke is a lucky man!