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O/S Daily Thursday 23 February 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Very dark wet start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and…
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O/S Daily Monday 20 February 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Very dark start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and happy.…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 12 February 2023
Morning folks. We had a lovely day yesterday despite my injury which held me back a lot. I'll write more after breakfast, I can smell the bacon from my room! Happy Sunday to all. 🥀
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What's the opposite of "HYGGE" for summer and heat waves and openness? signs of spring?
I prepared for winter with cosy vibes, candles and blankets, holding in warmth and feeling content. now I want to look forward to spring and summer, the breeze, evenings spent out doors and windows open with the scent of flowers . so, I am checking my seed boxes, searching for net curtains in charity shops to put in place…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 24 January 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Very dark and very frosty start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2…
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O/S Daily Monday 23 January 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Very dark and very frosty start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th January 2023
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 01 January 2023
Happy New Years' Day. 🎉🎉
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OS Daily Tuesday 20th December
Morning all Up early for me as I have to be at the hospital for 7.30 and I need a cup of tea before I go, I can have black tea up till 6.30 so can squeeze two in before I go. Gers I am going in for a hysterectomy and ovary removal due to finding a large fibroid in my tummy, the op should be a couple of hours and with luck…
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O/S Daily Monday 19/12/22
Good morning, I'm up early after a bad night, taking pain killers with my coffee. All my aches and pains are giving me gyp.However, the tablets will work their magic, to a degree.What's also magic is the way that the snow and ice have disappeared, it's wonderful. I know it was forecast but still good to see.I'm visiting an…
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O/S Daily, Sunday 18/12/22
Good morning, we have a light covering of snow here, as forecast.Nothing much planned today, i might make the mince pies I was talking about yesterday. We ended up going to a shopping centre yesterday and I bought a new iron, not very exciting I knowI am going to go to the supermarket today, there's a Morries nearby. I…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 6th December
Morning! Well I don't think I'll be sleeping any time soon, no idea why, except maybe head going a million miles an hour about stuff to do and stuff I have to do. Got the Christmas tree yesterday and it's lovely piney smell is permeating the house like a Harrods version of posh toilet cleaner..I had some really long…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 04 September 2022
Afternoon all. Peace reigns at the temporary Gers Towers. Four family members gone home to England, two others out for the day, one at school fair, SIL and I the only ones here. 🎉 I sat out in the sun for a couple of hours until it got too hot. It was very sad when the English contingent left, I had a little weep as the…
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Energy saving: what’s really worth it, and what isn’t
I’ve been doing the calculations and I think these are the things that really make a difference to our bills, and the stuff that just makes you miserable for very little gain. I know for some people even the pennies count - but some ‘tips’ I’ve seen are actually actively unhelpful (like putting your washing machine on the…
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Sunday 28 August 2022
Morning Everyone
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O/S Daily Friday 26th August 2022
Morning, it seems to be an ok start this morning.Yesterday wasn't a bad day. Hope you're feeling all right after your fall Camelot, gives you a shock doesn't it.Taff, hope the MOT went ok yesterday.Hello Gers, hope you're having a great time.Nanny, I've just spilt some cream on the worktop, floor, and down the cupboard…
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O/S Daily, Sunday 7/08/22
Good morning, it's a bright start here, yesterday was quite warm, I got some washing dry.Hope you had a good journey to Newcastle Gers, have a great time with your friends.TA my DD is a last minute person, yet she hates last minute plans being thrust on her!! You must be so proud of your girls, glad you enjoyed the…
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Old Style Daily Saturday 30 July 2022
Morning folks. There's been heavy rain overnight, still lots of dense white low-lying clouds which doesn't bode well. Today I'll finish off clearing out behind the spare bed, then I'm heading up to Oban to collect an order which should have been in on Thursday. When I was waiting for it I got a text to say that it was…
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O/S Daily Thursday 21 July 2022
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light, dry underfoot but cloudy air feels much fresher and more comfortable. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa…
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O/S Daily Monday 18 July 2022
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light, dry underfoot but cloudy. Wash load ready to peg out. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
