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O/S Daily Monday 7th October 2024
Good morning, just off to make coffee, back soon.
Weekly Flylady Thread 30th September 2024
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…
O/S Daily Sunday 6th October 2024
Good morning, I'll be back soon.
Old Style Daily Saturday 05 October 2024
Morning all. Off for coffee.
Old Style Daily Friday 04 October 2024
Morning folks. BRB
Old Style Daily Thursday 03 October 2024
Morning all. BRB
Making bread
I started making my own a couple of years ago, mainly whole meal (with a bit of strong white flour added in to help the texture). I am totally self taught so my expertise is limited. Sometimes my bread rises and looks beautifully domed, then sinks so the top is flat. It’s happened to my latest loaf. I made it last night…
Old style daily Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Morning, this is a first for me, starting the daily. Been up for about an hour with thoughts of dd churning around in my head. I wont say too much at the moment as it involves dgd and an incident at school. Will come back later when I've spoken to dd and hopefully know more. Have a good day, love to all x
O/S Daily Tuesday 1st October 2024
Good morning, still dark but not raining. I'll pop back later to see what everyone is up to today.
Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 3rd Quarter 2024
Hi All Welcome to the Old Style Weight Loss thread for quarter three 2024. Please feel free to start posting your weight loss goals for the next challenge which will run from the 1st July until the 30th September. You do not have to submit a loss or gain for the first week as it's our starting week, you can post your first…
What's in your lunchbox ?
There is a discussion on this board started by @markglasses who has been taking jam sandwiches to work for many years. To help him and others to have a virtual peek into others delights, this thread has been started. Mark would also like to see approximate costs as well, if at all possible. So anyone who wishes to lift the…
O/S Daily Monday 30th September 2024
Good morning, it seems fine here as far as I can tell. Yesterday was a ok day, Ds and family visited. It's hairdo day today, then I'm going to Ice*and - I've got a gift card with £11 left on it which expires today, so I'll. spend it there. Hope everyone has a good day, take care folks.
Weekly Flylady Thread 23rd September 2024
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 29th September 2024
Good morning, seems fine but still dark. Hope everyone is ok, we had a fairly good day yesterday. I shopped at Lidl for a change. There's one at a shopping centre nearby. Had a quiet day after that, not much planned for today. Thinking of our sad and poorly people, take care folks.
O/S Daily Saturday 28th September 2024
Good morning - it's fine here but cold. Yesterday was brrr as well. I went out to our little high street, looked in a chazzer or two, but didn't buy anything. I saw a nice leather handbag in one of them, and was tempted, but really, I need a handbag like I need a smack in the face, so stepped away. A friend came round last…
O/S Daily Friday 27th September 2024
Good morning, it's raining here. Yesterday was a terrible day, non stop rain, so I didn't go out. Might risk it today though. Spent the day doing housework and a bit of sewing. I don't know what's happening today, probably not much! Hope everyone is ok and has a good day, take care folks.
O/S Daily Thursday 26th September 2024
Good morning, it's raining here, cold as well. New fire now installed , it looks lovely, worth every penny. There were a few minor problems and it took a bit longer than anticipated, but it's done. TA, sorry to hear about your SIL, and your friends Dh, how sad. Understandably it brings back unhappy memories for you. Like…
Cheapest white sauce for lasagne?
I need to make 8-10 people's worth of lasagne - in the past I've used fresh milk, uht milk and jarred sauce (L1dl) and would need at least a pint's worth - more likely pint and a half - what's the cheapest way you've found to make (or buy) white sauce?
Strangest item you've seen in a charity shop
Many of us love a charity shop bargain - or just the thrill of poking around for something unusual or eye-catching - as the enduring popularity of the Shop Charity Store in 24 thread shows. I was in a charity shop on Saturday that had a selection of unopened squeezy bottles of condiments, including Lidl tomato ketchup,…
O/S Daily Wednesday 25th September 2024
Morning - I'll be back soon

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