OS Daily Thread - Monday 12th October

kazzaw

Hugs to PP, Curly, Hester & Cranky and anyone else who needs (wants) one.

Made porridge in the slow cooker overnight. It was yummy! (Naughty dash of golden syrup on top!). Don't know if this is any easier than using the microwave but I always seem to let it boil over into a gloopy mess when I'm rushing around in a morning!

Fish pie and HG veg for tea. Probably something on toast for lunch followed by fruit.

Hope the weather stays fine as I'd like to pop some more bulbs in.

MSD I've still got peppers on my plants. Have you tried freezing them? Just wondered what they are like?

Off to work now.

TTFN

Karen
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stefejb

Morning all

just having a last 15 minutes with a coffee and you guys before w*rk. Lovely weekend with Mr Beard but the situation is a mess! No news as to when or even if the Mother will come back for her dd - tbh if it was me i wouldn't give her back as things seem a bit chaotic and possibly dangerous at home - but then again it's not me so I'll keep schtum as much as I can.

dd(20) messed up the day of her 22 week scan so we had to wait an extra day but its a beautiful healthy baby GIRL!!!!!!!! yay! can't wait till February Dd(13) has not had a great weekend with Dad - she had a sleepover so he stayed here Friday night, dropped her at her friend's and then beggared off home leaving eldest dd to do the pick up on Sunday. Eldest dd asked why he didn't ask to swap weekends when he expressed some Grumpiness but apparantly i'm very awkward and difficult at the moment which is nice to know.

right that's it - times up - tea tonight will be something pork chopy possibly incorporating the ginormous marrow that was the star attraction in this week's veg box - have good days

Jayne and George xxxxxxxxx

Ladyshopper

Hugs to Cranky and also Curly for the funeral.

Pen-Pin - Hope hospital goes well and you don't have to stay in.

Thriftlady - I love your way of making yourself feel better - cake! Will have o remember that next time I feel poorly.

Doubt there'll be any OS going on here today, just doing last minute prep for school appeal which is at 11. Friend is driving me, we were supposed to be going out for lunch but she has to take one of her kids to the orthodontist so lunch is off which is a shame. Never mind, sure we'll do lunch at some point.

Will probably go food shopping this afternoon, Waitrose and asda I think.

Have a good day all.

tired_mum

Good morning all
cold here in Essex this morning
Hugs to bargin bird n family and Jayne and George and family
Curly Top hugs for today
PP hope the hospital goes well for you
Hester hope the meeting goes ok we are all right behind you bullying is not acceptable at any age
need to go and pay a cheque in today and take DS to connexions to see if they can help us will get dinner out in a bit probably pork strips
Hugs to all those who ned them and i hope you all have a good day

Cat_Addict

Just wanted to add my support to Hester - sounds like a heavy day, and to Curlytop, I only just read this - poor little boy and his poor Mum! What did he die from?

And to Stefejb - oh the joys of alternate weekends ... I had a bad one too. My DD(10) was crying at her dads and had to be brought home at 11pm Saturday night because she just did not want to be there. Then he brought my DS(12) home the next morning as their toddler had kept them awake and they wanted my DS to go home so they could go back to bed.

I wish there was something I could do, because as much as he might want them to go there, they really don't want to sleep over, and it should be about what the kids want shouldn't it? My eldest DD(14) has managed to whittle her visits down to once a month.

RosyRed

Morning all,

Hester good luck for today.
Curlytop,hugs for you and your poor friend.
PP,hope the appts go Ok.
(((Jayne & George)))

Lovely sunny day here,washing on the line,DW emptied and bins put out-I've missed the paper recycling one ,they must have been here early.Our council has changed all the rounds and its a bit hit and miss at the mo-DHs cousins bin hasnt been emptied for 3 weeks even tho' we still have weekly collections.

Tea tonight will be the slow cooked beef.I decided not to have it when DB came for tea yesterday,it was a big joint and I wasnt sure it had been in the slowcooker long enough (I was a bit late putting it in-blame the beer festival the night before!) We had a chicken done in the Remoska,very nice too.The meat has been pulled off the carcass and I did stock in the pressure cooker last night,so I may make soup for lunch.

DH & DS2 have started approx 2 weeks work today,and dropped some estimates off last week,just have to wait and see whether they get the jobs.Anyway it means I can get cracking on the tidying up in peace,I'm another who can't get motivated when everyone else is at home.

Right,better walk the dog.Hope your day is a good one x

patentgirl

Morning all

Not managed to get on here for a while as been helping DS and his GF move into their house they are renting feel quite sad now as only got youngest DD at home now, DD1 moved out couple of years ago that took some getting used too i am going to have to get used to reducing portion sizes as DS's girlfriend has practically been living with us for the last year as well, they all came back for dinner last night so that was good nice to see my lovely GS he is realy growing hard to believe he is 5 weeks tomorrow!
hugs to Jayne and George

Good luck at hospital Pen Pin

Good luck for today Hester

Diva what a true friend you are so thoughtful

leftover veggies and mash for bubble and squeak tonight with ham and eggs
have a good day everyone

taplady

morning all!

PP - hope th hospital is not too gruelling for you today x

Curlytop - (((hugs))) so sad a day for you all today - (((hugs))) aolso for your friend and her family x

Thriftlady - when you think of a recipe please share it:D as it sounds delicious!

Diva - what a difficult decision for your friend to make but at least she has several options to pick from. x

Stefe - so glad the scan went well!:T

(((cranky)))

Hester - good luck!

plans for today are to go and collect the freen TV we've been offered then carry on decorating the bathroom. I also want to move the bedroom furniture around and have a good spring clean in there - good job DHs here to do the heavy stuff!
Washing on line, more in machine - ooks like a good day here:j
tea will be fishcakes, new pots and veggies with some cheese sauce I think, thats if the others fancy it.

anyway must get on and do something!

Nomoneymummy_2

Morning to all and hugs to all who need them...

Having a grumpy day today as roadworks have returned to my street again and are right outside my window.... not great when I had a bottle of red with the hubby and a night from hell woth the youngest dd and a cough..

Am getting my ebay selling up and running in an attempt to declutter and raise some cash for OH's Vegas trip for his friends stag do!
Don't want to get into debt over a man hol so made him clear out all the junk from the loft,
Have been asking for 6 years so am quite glad of the Vegas trip for getting his bum in gear, things like a guitar that hasn't seen the light of day for as long as I've known him etc so am chuffed, also going to do the kids stuff and get rid of old toys etc, sa for me my only clutter is cook books and shoes... to precious to get rid of!!

Will be baking my first bread today if I get chance aswell, and have to fit time in to walk my neighbours dog as she's having trouble with her hip, but the kids will love that as there doggy mad!!!

Hope everyones day is wel... I'm going on the hunt for some earplugs!!!

vastsarah_2

Morning all,
just want to say good luck to those that need it and best wishes for those having a hard time at the moment with hospital app and bereavement.
The death of a child must be one of the hardest things to bear,my son was involved in a accident where his best friend died 21 may 08 Ryan was only 17.seeing my boy and his mates lowering the coffin in the grave still bring tears now.The inquest was only last week.

Well i need to get on ,housework and cooking wont do itself here ,and i have a sickish ds home today his reflux is playing up at least he aim for the toilet:D
sarah