OS Daily thread - Monday 2nd February

ladymay

It took me twice as long as normal to walk into work this morning courtesy of the 4" of snow we've got. Took a bit of a tumble because you can't see where the pavement ends and the road begins - but at least i had a soft landing It's still snowing here, and I'm beginning to wonder if there are going to be lectures or rehearsals today...

Anyway it's still snowing, but I'm all good - got my last portion of HM soup to tide me over til dinner

oh, the weather outside is frightful
but the fire is so delightful
and since we've no place to go (if only!)
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

*huuuuuugs* for anybody who needs one

catznine

Very cold here and a couple of inches of snow have settled. Penny has enjoyed it though and turned the back garden into a snowy racetrack!:rolleyes: mad pooch! took ages to get her dry again!

I still have to walk her but just around the block will be enough. Once we have dried off I will be bulk cooking some chilli con carne using up a very big tin of kidney beans from approved foods, and extending the minced beef with some soya mince. Should make enough for 8-12 for the freezer.

Great news about Tristan msd! :j I have had my candle burning for him and sent lots of positive thoughts and prayers. I know this works as it helped my friend on more than one occasion!

Stay warm everyone!

Catz x

beemuzed

Good Morning Everyone! Snow here up to the dogs' "knees"! They love it and have bounded up and down several times! That was half an hour ago and now you'd never know they'd been out as more has covered their tracks. DH had call from his boss cancelling work today, so we shall have a cosy day tucked up here! Do I want to walk into town to the gym later, I ask myself????
Thanks for the good wishes for DS. The pain is more under control this morning so he's hoping the doctors will send him home again. Trouble is, the interval between hospital episodes is getting much smaller. Oh well, fingers crossed I suppose.
Diva - so glad to hear Tristan's responding, more prayers heading his way from here.
Hope all the children missing school enjoy the snow - they don't get that much really in this country. Interesting - around here, those who rarely get out to play normally seem to enjoy being out in this weather - so maybe it'll improve the exercise rate!!
Lunch is likely to be toasted sandwiches with bacon, supper could well be bacon and mushroom rice. (Have found pack of bacon that needs using up pronto!)
Hope you all enjoy today - take great care if you have to drive anywhere - and ((HUGS)) to all in need of one for whatever reason.

mrs_mix

Morning everyone
:hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: :hello: and (((((((((((hugs))))))))))) to all
belated happy birthdays and congratulations where appropriate
special thoughts to MSD and Tristan

Well I have been MIA again due to lack of time and very bad joint's due to the arthritis it's been the worst attack I have had so was a bit of a shock

I have both ds2 and dd at home today as the school's are closed not sure if ds1 has college this afternoon will try and find out later

Ds1 passed his driving test last week first go so we are all pleased about that just got to find him something to drive that isn't going to cost a fortune in insurance

Today as I am not going out I am going to do some baking and make hm burgers for dinner
once the kid's have got cold outside they can tidy their bedroom's;) :rotfl:

and I just need to say if you need to travel please take care as it's not good outside
have a good day all
Pam xx

csarina

Morning all..........(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) if you need one...........

It started snowing and settling here yesterday, more overnight and its snowing again now. Traffic is moving very gingerly long the road outside......and it looks blooming cold. No way are we going out for a walk in this. OH will have to walk round the complex instead.

Bad day for OH yesterday he was in bed from 11.30 - 3.30.......was not sure if he would want his supper be he ate it.

I see the John Sargent effect has moved onto DOI.......Todd Carty is still in despite his awful performance on the ice.

Today is cleaning day, good job I can do it in just over and hour, feeling tired, not a good nights sleep.

halight

The snow has really satrted to come down here now:eek: :eek:
There in now about an inch on the ground and more is coming down.

The twins may get a snow man after all:T

taplady

Beemuzed - hope your DS is soon home again

Twink - not seen you post for a bit - hope your DD(formerly known as Kyle) and grandchildren are well x

Mrs_Mix - well done to your DS:T the cost of insurance to teenage boys is astronomical! my DS pays about £1700 a year and he is 19.

thanks for the good wishes for later redruby and Halight

Penny-Pincher!!

OH & DD have just walked down to Lidl to get a few things. OH said no cars on the roads and snow about 6 inches deep in places. School text through and has confirmed that its closed as is ALL schools in the borough. In for another 5inches by the end of today. We are in a cul de sac and nobody has even attempted to move their cars because of how deep the snow is.

I have emailed Travelodge about Thursday bookings for 2 days to see family member. I know its a real long shot but have asked if at all possible if I can move dates free of charge due to the adverse weather...I can but ask.

DD asked if she could do any jobs around the house...so she is polishing and vacuming upstairs and tidying out under her bed.

Take care

PP
xx

lillibet_dripping

Morning all,
I put my 5 OS pleasures on the other thread this morning - they are all rolled into one - SCHOOLS CLOSED AND WE CAN ALL GO AND THROW SNOWBALLS AND BUILD SNOWMEN!!!

Kids are very happy, dogs not quite as happy but still raring to go - well, they ARE springer spaniels! Nothing much fazes them...

I also work at a school but in this instance admin staff are not expected to go in - fat chance as we are all snowed in anyway!

Have the BM on, DW and WM all going great guns. HM veg soup is in the SC for lunch. Dinner will be Shepherd's Pie (or is it Cottage Pie?)

Lovely news about Tristan - the power of prayer is always very underated!

Hope you all have a warm, relaxing and safe day. Enjoy this unexpected pleasure....

beemuzed

have just had call from gym, wondering if I'm going in at midday? Clearly the girl was hoping she could close (it's really coming down heavily here again) - so I've re-scheduled for Wednesday! It's nice when someone else makes the decision for you! Hoping to persuade DH that we should both take the dogs (border collies) for a longish tramp later on.
Hester - sorry the admin staff are still expected to go in. Why? I used to close school because staff would have a dangerous journey (all rural, untreated roads!) and that applied to all staff. It really makes me angry the way some schools still operate a "teaching versus admin" policy. Grrh! on your behalf!