Thursday 18th December

Reverbe

Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 18th December. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet up (although check the fence hasn’t just been painted first!) and join us for an Old Style natter. The more the merrier!
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Hi folks!

Prob the only time I will get to start this thread off... LOL For those who don't know me [EMAIL="I@m"]I'm[/EMAIL] Reverbe and a relative newbie here on the Os boards.Tho I have been on MSE for a while.

I'm still on a high from meeting Jamie Oliver and getting a free large Xmas Pud off him. Just on here with a hot chocolate before bed and reading a thread on what to freeze.

I will bbl no doubt in the am.. Hope you are all well and hugs to those who arent.

mioliere

God morning,Reverbe,and all who follow. Lucky you, getting to meet Jamie Oliver, Reverbe!

Well, at least I didn't wake up too early this morning, not like the last two mornings.

Plan today is to do some more wrapping up and I have some paperwork to do - especially filing. Where does it all come from? I shall then write out what I hope will be the last food shopping list before Christmas and try and get out early tomorrow to buy it. I must remind DH I need my car back tomorrow. He's been using it for work all week because it's cheaper to run than his car. At the moment, he's working about an hour's drive away so, if he uses my car, it saves around £20 a week in fuel.

Dinner tonight is stew;I shall make enough to have it again on Saturday. It's such an easy and cheap meal, once all the veggies have been prepped.

I hope all those of you who have been unwell are starting to feel better. (((Hugs))) to all of you,and all those who are anxious, too. It's a horrible time for many people at the moment.

Well, nothing else to say at the moment so I shall toddle off and catch up with you all later.

KathyXX

Squiggly_Diddly

Morning Reverbe, Kathy & all to follow...

Been awake since 3am hacking away, got up for tea finally at 4.45am... Think I may go & get another in a minute.

Got to go to Uni this morning for a brief meeting, then going onto placement/work for a while (as I have a couple of bits of paperwork that need doing & are playing on my mind). However, I don't think I'll be lasting long & not sure about tomorrow yet.

Let the cat out earlier & couldn't feel any temperature difference between indoors & out! It's so mild out there... Will get some washing out on the airer later.
Supper will be something easy like sausage & mash today. Although my appetite is still not there really (not that it will do me any harm whatsoever!!).

((((((hugs)))))) for all those feeling poorly or having tough times.
xx

N9eav

Morning.

Still got man flu and will have to nurse it along carefully today so that I can attend the office meal with a bit of enthusiasm. 2 have already cancelled with flu, so numbers are dwindling. £20 is a lot to pay if you can't eat or taste anything.
I left work early last night as I could barely move, so felt a bit better after some sleep.
Just waiting for the paracetamol to kick in.... have a nice day

Sunnyday

Morning everyone :wave:

day off today and boy have i got some things to get through , i have a huge list to do and my next day off will be Christmas day :eek:

I`m hoping to get myself organised and finish wrapping the rest of the pressies and write some cards for friends at w*rk i shall be off to the shops at around seven and walking the hounds for nine so i hope that my day goes more or less to plan. I have an Asda delivery arriving between 11 and 1 so i hope to be making some bits and bobs in the kitchen whilst waiting for that and i also have a job application to finish.
The ironing will come later - i don`t usually do so much but i want to make sure that there is no laundry hanging about the house over Chrismas.

I also need to wrap DH pressie stash whilst he is out of the house and then find somewhere to hide them
I think i`ve just time for another cuppa before setting off i shall be back later to see what everyone has been up to.
Have a lovely day peeps!
SD

turfy6

:rudolf: Good morning everyone, woke up early as Mr Turfy is coming home later today, hooray seems like he's been gone an age! Anyway loads to do today more wrapping and icing the christmas cake, more baking and maybe sausage & mash for tea. Will make DH a hm pizza as he will be sick of meat & two veg after spending time with my dear parents! Sounds like lots of you are still suffering with the dreaded cold/manflu hugs to you all and get better soon.
Must start get wm on and bm. Have a good day all may call in later.

betheebee

Morning friends,
I seem to be back to my normal waking at 4.30 staring at the ceiling with mind racing and making endless mental lists.
Today will be hectic, I spoke to DB2 y/day and as he can't come to us for xmas DH and I will take it to him tomorrow.

I have wrapped his and kids presents, finished at silly'o clock last night. I have bought a shed load of things for DB2 to give to his kids, he is strugglling financially. I will go to Lidle and do a big shop for their xmas and take it down tomorrow.

I'll make a shepherds pie for the meat eaters and a quorn one for vegies for diner tomorrow, save him cooking, take some HM bread, soup and an apple cake, and scones, all will have to be cooked this a.m. before going to Lidle.

Well I still haven't caught up, I feel I have lost a week due to the dreaded bug and am now behind, so must get a move on.

Hope today is a kind one for all. (((((((hugs for everyone)))))))))

DH gets the blood test results tomorrow at 9.50 so will leave for Dartmouth about 10.30. Should be there about 12.30, we're staying overnight so will enjoy every minute.

DB2 has to have his Melanoma checked every 2 weeks, he's off for another check-up today so fingers crossed.

donny-gal

Morning All

Feeling better than I was by a long way, though still wheezing/coughing. I've been banished to the spare room, so sat here in bed on the laptop . DH is such a light sleeper, he would get no sleep at all then then he is not fit to know!

OS has been limited to basics and meal cooking. I think most of the shopping is done apart from fresh fruit/veg next week. Must start the wrapping - though it isn't too big a job - cards written and posted.

:grouphug: all round - look after yourselves, especially if not feeling too good.

beth - re the "freezing" the white towels, do you hang them out wet or dry? Anyone tried putting theirs in the freezer overnight?

DG

redruby

Morning all,

Not so cold here today, in fact its quite mild , off to work today, only got tomorrow to go then ive finished :j .

Beth, you are so kind taking Xmas to your DB, what a lovely thought, I am sure he will appreciate it xxx

Hugs to those in need, N9eav, hope you manage to enjoy your Xmas meal.

Chicken Kiev and chips tonight, so nice and easy, the freezer is slowly empting, ready for filling again on Monday :rolleyes:

Have good days all xx

Hardup_Hester

Morning all
Glad you are feeling better JackieO.
Hope you feel better soon N9eav.
WS the Slumpie was very nice, rich & full of flavour, hubby enjoyed it & DS who popped in with his washing ate a huge plateful too, I served it with mash, the book suggests serving it with Clooty dumpling, but hubby's not so keen on that.
Hubby home today so he will empty DW & WM, I just need to get ready for work.
Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester

Essex-girl_2

Good Morning All

Sitiing here with nice hair - was very enjoyable relaxing at the hairdressers yesterday.

Today need to make the stuffing balls that I forgot yesterday, do all the wrapping then office work until its time to go and watch DS carol concert. He hasnt done one before and I am really looking forward to it.

I also need to make sure that today I write a definitive list of the stuff I need to pick up before Xmas. We are away Sun & Mom so the time is just disappearing. I also found out I have a part time job interview on Tues :eek: so that is another little stress before Xmas.

Probably not too much OS apart from the normal do it everyday stuff - half washing powder, vinegar & stardrops.

Off now to finish my cuppa.

Have a great day.
x

(Redruby - am copying you for dinner)