OS Daily Thread - Saturday 29th November

turfy6

Morning all, oops just realised its pm already! Up early again, DH had a darts comp last night so I was taxi and it was a late one 1.30am then the snoring, and youngest playing cars around 7.30 outside the bedroom door. Ah bless! Have managed to get lots of jobs done though, wm on second wash now and BM on for pizza tonight. DH off to work (with sore head I think):beer: Must think about writing some Christmas cards, have been a bit lazy in that dept as we have no one visiting this Christmas so just the kids to buy for really. Its difficult finding pressies that dont cost too much to post so I will be taking pics of the children and trying to put them into some Christmas card frame cards that I got for 2 euro for a pack of 10. Hope they turn out well will make a pressie/card in one. Made lots of twinks hobnobs yesterday and they have been found by hubby and the kids so probably about half left.
Really frosty here today but the sun is shining so hopefully washing will dry and the dog will get a nice walk. Happy shopping to anyone braving the shops and hope everyone with colds feels a little better after the weekend.

meanmarie

Afternoon all,

Very cold here to-day and I gather that it is to stay that way until at least Tuesday...no sun to-day either, so will take clothes off line and see if I can dry them indoors...

Went to one of the sheds to take in high chair to wash as DD2 arrives with the girls on Wednesday....discovered that bottom bit was there but not important bit...now have to do a trawl of sheds and attics, thought I was being so smart remembering before she came!

One pudding just cooked, other goes on then, made some mince pies yesterday as well, will make some more to-day and that's it for Christmas, may not even ice cake as everybody seems to remove icing and leave on plate! Was going to buy a frozen turkey yesterday but need to check freezer space first...don't want to have to eat a turkey this close to Christmas because I have nowhere to put it, just buying one large enough for Christmas Day, we go to my brother's on St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day to you in UK) and that will be enough turkey and ham for a while thank you, although have an Australian cousin arriving on 31st December so might do a proper turkey dinner on New Year's Day...Australians know nothing about them....

Have been sticking my bocketty dining chairs together and pleased with results so far, think I now have 10, but will make sure that the lighter people in the family sit on them, just in case!

Really should be doing things other than sitting here enjoying myself, so must make a start soon...have paid my car insurance on line and checked bank accounts...still can't manage to open, delete or answer my emails, bit peeved, I tend to hang on to things I want so eagerly awaiting visit from DS1 who know everything...or thinks he does not sure which!

Hugs to all in need or want, congratulations to all who are celebrating, welcome to all newbies

Marie

Chrisca50

Morning all

BM on - made cheese and tomato bread for DH the other day (I don't like tomatoes), its now making cheese and bacon bread and should smell lovely in an hour or two. Washing hung upstairs on the airer as its really misty and miserable outside. Have just made some fairy cakes too, half were coconut and the other half were chocolate chip, but they all sunk to the bottom never done that before, oh well they will still taste nice. Just had some HM leek and potato soup, mmmm was lovely. Ironing is next on the list.

Am getting excited. This time next week it will be my birthday and I will be in Manchester to watch Man Utd play Sunderland at Old Trafford. Have been a footie fan of Man Utd since I used to drool over George Best (showing my age there) but its the first time I have ever been to a Premiership football match and I can't wait. Also am meeting up with my friend that I met online about 7-8 years ago, who is popping over from Liverpool. We have met up a couple of times before but usually gossip on MSN and it will be lovely to meet up again. Was going up on the Saturday but thanks to Martin and him mentioning about Travelodge doing cheap rooms we have got a £9 room for Friday night :j so its Trafford Centre shopping when we get there lol.

My ironing is giving me the beady eye so had better get going. Have a good day all

ravylesley

Afternoon Everyone

Its still as cold as ever here but there is a beautiful sunny day in progress

Been into town this morning in pursuit of glitter.The kids want to make snowflakes tomorrow and glitter is essential.

Got some bits and bats in poundland and homebargains and bought some choccy lollies for the kids from Thorntons (10 for £5)

I've had my lunch of Ham Salad and I'm about to start on the chores.I've got the vacuuming to do and washing up from lunch.I also need to empty the wm into the td and put another load in the wm.Also need to start the bm up with yet more dough for teacakes.

Cheese and Egg Quiche,jacket potatoes and veg for tea with treacle tart and custard for pud.Hubby is on a late so it'll be just me,the kids and a huge bowl of popcorn watching x-factor later

Lesleyxx

mustangsal

hi everyone,
just to clarify, the pickled bums i found on here, somewhere. lol. i'm terrible at finding things again. for some reason i just cant get them right so now i have four hundred cotton wool balls and noithing to do with them. lol. hope everyone is fine. i'm just rushing round cleaning, my mate's coming over for a cuppa, then am out wi the dog. be back on later. xx

Essex-girl_2

Good Afternoon All

Hope you are all enjoying your saturdays. I am now, was a bit moany this morning as DD was driving me mad but she has now gone to her friends for a sleepover and DS and OH have been staying out of my way lol.

3 loads of washing done already, 1 loaf of bread has been made and I have tidied my baking cupboard which took a while. Have done a Tesco shop online for delivery Tuesday (and shocked myself again with the prices) and just about to go and clean the bathroom. Just stopped on here while having a coffee.

Have ribs in the slow cooker which we are having tonight with kfc style chicken, chips and coleslaw.

Havnt put anything on ebay though which is very annoying. I find its one of those things that I keep putting off but once I start isnt as bad as I thought it was.

Off now, have a great day.
x

mags50_2

Chrisca50 wrote: »

Morning all


Am getting excited. This time next week it will be my birthday and I will be in Manchester to watch Man Utd play Sunderland at Old Trafford. Have been a footie fan of Man Utd since I used to drool over George Best (showing my age there) but its the first time I have ever been to a Premiership football match and I can't wait.

Oh you lucky thing! You will love it!! One of my son-in-laws is from Sunderland and so obviously supports them! I'd never been to any football match before and he has taken me up a few times....it's absolutely magical!! The rest of my family think I'm nuts! I just LOVE the atmosphere. Son-in-Law is going to the same match as you, along with my DG1...another Mackem (Sunderland supporter if you didnt know). DG cannot wait to go...he is only 8...and nearly beside himself with excitement...although it's not 'cool' to admit lol
Hope you have a wonderful time :T:T

I've been absent from here for a few weeks...been away and have thrown myself into the Flylady thread in the run up to Christmas :eek:...but I still pop on to see how everyone is
Keep warm everyone and have a lovely weekend
xx

Chrisca50

Thanks Mags, am like a kid at Christmas here :j I am sooooooo looking forward to it. I get moaned at at home for getting a bit over excited when watching Man Utd play on the tele, I said to DH you wait till we go and see them live I will embarrass the life out of you

BTW the cheese and bacon bread was a big success, gorgeous it is :T

That reminds me. Am meeting up with my friend and her DH from Liverpool at the Arndale Centre. Can anyone who frequents that shopping centre recommend somewhere there that does a good breakfast please? We are meeting up around 9am-ish and I said that I would treat us all to breakfast. Thanks.

sistercas

good afternoon

had a good tidy up as DD1 is having some friends staying over tonight
also done the hugest pile of ironing you have ever seen
its absolutely freezing here although the fog has lifted

been to a local discount shop that sells supermarket stuff , got some steak medallions for 99p for 4 instead of £4 for 4 :T so got 4 packs :j
they also had M+S honey and mustard chicken pasta bowls for 50p
and packs of M+S sandwiches 29p! - bargain!!
also got a huge shoulder of pork for £2
and lots of other stuff too :j its a bit hit and miss you can go and get absolutely nothing - but today :j :j loads!

pizza for tea (not homemade but very cheap )

(((hugs))) to anyone who needs x

Hardup_Hester

Afternoon all
Mrs Degree was off sick again yesterday at the thought of helping me, lol.
We now know that we are being ofsteded next week, everyone is in a panic, I worked an hours overtime on Friday to make sure all the paperwork is ready for Monday. I'm feeling sick & stressed, I'm having loads of panic attacks & sleeping with my teeth clenched, still I'm keeping up a brave face, probably too brave as I have had 3 people coming to me in tears, needing a shoulder to cry on.
On a happier note, I made £60 in total for my scarves, got an extra £100 in my paypacket, some arrears that were due & have £40 in Amazon vouchers.
Have a good evening everyone.
Hugs Hester