Linda’s prompt for SoCS this week…
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “T, tea, tee.” Theme your post around “tea” or “tee,” or find a word that starts with “T” and talk about that. Bonus points if you manage to incorporate all three. Enjoy!
Today I forfeited my morning cup of tea. It was just too stifling to sip a hot beverage, in temperatures nearing the 30’s at 8am…
I rumaged through my wardrobe to find something suitable to wear. It was going to be a long day, driving back up to Brum with my children in the car…
After the shennanigans of the last trip (5 hours for a 3 hour journey) I was not looking forward to it. They had argued the whole way there…
Then I came up with a plan (read bribery!) We are with my Pops for 10 days at least, so I made them a deal. If they could cope with being together, no full on arguments and rows, no whining (Lil Princess) or winding the other up (Lil Man) then I would log £2 against their name. If we get home and they managed a whole TEN days without bloodshed, they’d have earned £20! At the time of writing this we have managed a day and they have really controlled themselves… how long will that last?
Back to the suitable clothing… I tried on a tee-shirt but even that felt too sticky on my body. A shower felt pointless as I was glistening (Ladylike way of saying sweating like a P-I-G!) within moments of getting out. Then I remembered my lovely tie-dyed swing dresses… Oh they feel so good in this weather! I have around five of them, picked up from a great cheap shop here by my parents place!
And boy was I glad that was what I wore, because it did indeed take up another FIVE HOURS, sitting in a car with AC that is helpfully NOT WORKING!
Tea-riffic! Temperatures Tee-tering Towards Top Thirties Throughout!
Written at 23:35pm on Friday night!
Catch ya later Peeps! Happy Saturday!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 31, 2018 @ 21:36:12
what a deal! that’s sweeeet! So did it work out? Did they earn their money? xo
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Jul 31, 2018 @ 22:17:18
They’ve managed 4 days so far…!
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Jul 30, 2018 @ 06:28:46
The teadium Of T-ravelling – G:)
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Jul 30, 2018 @ 07:26:01
Ha ha 😊
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 17:29:15
Well solved, Ritu! Hope you all had a great weekend, and will have a fantastic week. Michael
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 17:35:51
You too Michael!!!
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 17:39:04
Thank you Ritu! :-))
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:59:40
When the heat is unbearable and makes everyone cross, bribery is an excellent resort. Well done, Ritu. 🙂
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 12:30:28
It seems to be working!… day 3…!
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 18:09:18
That is good news! Let’s hope for 7 more.🙂
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 18:36:14
Yay!! Positive thinking!!
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Jul 30, 2018 @ 01:51:30
👍👏😀
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 03:22:02
Nicely done! I can’t drink hot tea when I’m hot, and oh, how I hate to be hot!
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Jul 29, 2018 @ 08:23:27
I know… Me neither, despite what they say about it helping you cool down!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 17:23:28
Great use of the prompt today, Ritu. Yes, traveling with kids is tough. Glad that Pops is doing better. The dresses sound very cool for that weather. We just got back from visiting my husband’s mom in Oregon and temps were in the 90’s there. Good thing I checked the temps before we left. I repacked and added shorts and a a summer dress as well!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 17:25:19
Thanks Janet. The bribery is helping so far. Two days nearly down!
Today we had rain and a drop in temperature so I even needed a cardigan!!!!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 17:10:48
Fabulous! 😎🥀
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 17:15:54
😁
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 14:15:40
That’s a fantastic deal… lol! I need to tell my sister about it… haha!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 15:34:00
It’s kinda working!!!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 18:33:05
Cool 😄
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 12:44:27
Great SoCS entry, Ritu. And I’m 100% on board with bribery plans!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 13:17:50
So far so good Laura… Bribery and kids… It’s a case of do as I say and not as I do loo!!!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:44:54
Road trips – ya gotta love ‘em. Nice job with the prompt Ritu and a good deal for Pops.
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:52:03
Recently my road trips have almost doubled in length on a regular basis!! No fun!!! But worth it to be with Pops 😍
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 11:44:37
Travel safe. I don’t want to read another post like last year’s.
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 13:15:19
Oh lordy… I don’t want to be writing one like that either!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:25:33
Oh it is no fun travelling long journeys in this heat, sis. especially when the kids are getting fractious! You have come up with a great idea to encourage them to get along,I hope it works! 🙂 x
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:51:10
It’s going well so far sis… But only day 2!!!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:51:46
well. at least they are up for trying, which is a great start. 🙂
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 13:13:41
So far so good sis 😍
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 15:52:22
👍
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:12:03
Travelling with kids in hot weather – yip! I may have experienced that delight. The heat in England is amazing at the moment.
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 10:49:40
Oh Robbie it’s been rather crazy! Today it’s cloudy and windy though so a welcome relief!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 08:05:51
Tremendous parenting and tip-top style. That was as close as I could get lol
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 08:11:43
Lol!!!!!
It’s worked for one day… And so far day two is great… They’re still asleep 😂
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 09:16:47
Lol! Good luck!
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 09:17:33
They’ve been awake about an hour… 🤞🏼
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 09:22:53
🤞 it’s like the Hunger Games salute 😂
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 09:32:41
😂😂
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 06:03:05
Oh! Sis another gallant journey, did you have to drive for all that time. … I do hope that Lil man and Lil princess are on their best behaviour all week for you. Enjoy your time with pops 🌹🌹
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 07:08:09
Hope the bribery works when it comes to their behaviour sis!!!
Yup I was driving. Hubby Dearest is at work so it’s my job!!! I’m tired though now!!! 😲☺️😍
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 08:54:12
Well done you, you must feel better having driven that journey again it can be hard to be confident but we must be. I think the thought of the reward should be a good insentive for Lol man and princess. 💜💜
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 09:03:21
Here’s hoping sis 💜💜💜
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Jul 28, 2018 @ 09:04:40
💜🙃😊
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