O/S Daily Tuesday 9th January 2018

Dumpling when your Becky goes back, maybe you could formally record that the promised help & visits didn't happen? I understand that you all managed ok without, but the whole point of the outreach support is to help ALL of you and if they are scrimping on Becky, they may be doing the same to other families who arent as able to cope as your tight-knit gang are. xx

Morning all
Not so chilly here in Essex this morning Dolly has been walked and is now on neighbourhood watch along the top of the settee
NMIC sorry to hear your mum wasn't so with it last night but hopefully she was just tired after physio and her visitors hoping you have a better visit today
Dumpling sorry to hear you have been let down but great news on Beckys progress
Today will be taking DS to the gym but no spends as i have a big expense week coming up DD2 graduates in London and we are all out for a celebratory lunch as well as it being DH birthday the same day and i need to pay for DD1 new blinds in her flat this is a part xmas pressie
Dinner tonight is pie n mash bit boring but need to eat up from the freezer
Hugs to all those with worries ,coughs ,colds ,trips, falls and those who just need one
have a great day whatever you are up to

morning :wave:

Speky Who have you been kissing then

Sounds like the emergency room is getting quieter and everyone is finally on the mend.

Late posting today i have been up just doing some bits and pieces.
got lots of work done yesterday which is good and i slept better so think things were buzzing round my head before.

had more turkey leftovers last night with a few roast potatoes released from the freezer and a big slaw salad. Sick of turkey now so no more for the rest of the week.

Mum day today so wish me luck. Going to pick up some goodies I ordered from next on the way home so at least I can look forward to that. Suspect most of it will be going back but hoping for a couple of gems. Did the same at M+S and everything went back bar a pair of pjs. Still its fun shopping in my front room

Need a couple of bits from Asda today not enough for a van delivery just some fresh stuff.

So thats my exciting day hope everyone elses is a little more newsworthy!

Damp and misty here first thing (well first thing for me:rotfl:), but seems a little better now. OH is preparing to go cycling and meet up with the gang for lunch, I have visit to Osteopath this afternoon and may try going out earlier and going to the shops, but although there should be parking spaces I don't always feel able to take the route march from the far extremes of the car park:(

Sad news here is that our 94 year old neighbour died yesterday, she was a very active tiny little body, who at the beginning of the summer was still climbing up step ladders and pruning 8ft+ high conifers. Apart from cutting the lawns which her kind next door neighbour did for her, she did all her own gardening and house work, she was taken into hospital last Wednesday and died yesterday morning, not a bad end as things go, we will all miss her very much.

nmlc - hope there is better news of your mum today, Dumpling - I also think you should mention the lack of support that you have experienced.

Take care everyone and take it easy, these bugs really do knock the stuffing out of us.

Morning campers :wave: ( in my best Hi Di Hi voice :rotfl:)
Well I made it back safely from the Cupboard of Doom, got Mr Fix It to reach the top shelves but had to dismiss his services as he wanted to put everything back....... Nooooo :eek:. Managed 3 bags for cs and 2 for the rubbish man. Kept thinking that after we go, I don't want DD to be lumbered with lots of stuff to dispose of, so decided it was time to let most of my childhood books go too, twas with a heavy heart though :sad:. ( Did keep a few back for the DGC :shhh: )
We aren't car hunting today as it's raining, for a change and it's 4 degrees, so will hopefully go tomorrow when supposedly the sun will be shining. Did however go to Al*i for a top up shop and was there and back in just over half an hour, as the shop was almost empty.
So my plans today include a freezer inventory and a food cupboard one too. I didn't get round to the ironing yesterday so that's also penned in for today.
NMLC I believe that sleep plays an important part in helping the brain and the body to heal, so perhaps that's what is happening to your Mum.
TA I think that moving around the dust may make your cough worse :D
Dumpling I agree with others about making a complaint, you shouldn't have to manage things by yourselves when help was promised.
MaddieM sorry to hear about your neighbour. Although she had a long life it is still very sad.
Specky spoke to Mr Fix It about your old car. He wonders if there is somewhere off the road ( someones drive perhaps ) where you can park it and then register it as S.O.R.N with the DVLA ?
Nelski good luck with Mum today
Holly thanks for the start but please try not to push your body too much, too soon.
Karcher how are you doing today ? Glad to have given you a giggle.
The hug bucket has been refilled this morn, so please help yourselves should you need or want some.
Healing vibes to all the poorlies too.