OS Diary Archive August 2006

Miss_Cinnabon

Morning, hugs to all that need them, woke up 7am today:j lo woke at 4 and went back to sleep! he is sleeping better, 2 nights in a row:T

Feeling sick this morning, took solphadine for sore throat, still feeling sick though

Kids off to school, oh put lo to sleep at 10.30, so in my wisdom saw my chance to get some cleaning done! got the downstairs dusted, sweat pouring off me, feeling sick but managed to get it finished:j

Now having a rest, i am knackered:eek:

Hate being ill:mad:

catznine

Late today!

(((Hugs)))) to PP and Jan59

Tootles - Hope you feel better soon (((hugs)))

(((Hugs))) to Kyle (we cross posted) hope you feel better soon!

Katgoddess - love the scrapbook page! I am trying to do similar with some of our family photos!

Have spent the morning cooking and freezing. Trying to use up all the fresh produce before we go away. So far have a tray of lemon slices in the freezer, a bag of blanched courgette slices and a bag of blanched sweet potatoes in the freezer and am now cooking some roast potatoes ready to freeze aunt bessies style (thank you Sarahsaver for that tip!). About to make a couple of loaves of banana bread and that will take care of the very ripe bananas.

Just need some inspiration for using up 4 large onions!

Washing caught up with but having to dry everything on airer indoors at the moment as don't have a washing line and won't have one until after next week. Guess that delays the ironing tho!;)

Anyone tried making the weetabix cake with the new oatabix? We have a box in as we find the weetabix a bit bloating. I guess I could go experiment.

Catz x

Essex-girl_2

Good Afternoon All

Still stuck in office but have sorted my current account out which Ive been putting off for months. It is all nicely reconciled now and I wont let it go out of control like that again!!

Now off to make lunch for me, OH has taken kids out :j and then will find something good to watch on telly and iron away.

See you later

Penelope_Penguin

catznine wrote:

Just need some inspiration for using up 4 large onions!

Onion soup for this weather! Off the top of my head, slice onions thinly, cook with sprinle of sugar and veg oil slowly until caramellised, and liquid reduced. Add dark stock (I like that made with a beef bone) and some Marmite/Worcester sauce to give colour. Season and serve with a cheese crouton (melted cheese on slice of toasted french bread) floating in it.

katgoddess wrote:

I've started a new hobby. Digital scrapbooking! You can laugh at my first attempt here. The good news is its completely free because I already have the software on my computer and there are plenty of websites out there with free stuff.

Kat, that's lovely! Any tips on how to start? What software do I need?

Shortbread going down well here!

Penny. x

beachbeth

catznine wrote:

Anyone tried making the weetabix cake with the new oatabix? We have a box in as we find the weetabix a bit bloating. I guess I could go experiment.

I'll be interested to know how this turns out. Im quite interested in trying the oatabix.

Katgoddess

Penelope_Penguin wrote:

Kat, that's lovely! Any tips on how to start? What software do I need?

I used paint shop pro to edit my photos and scrapbook factory deluxe for the layout. I already use paint shop pro for my t shirt designs, and editing photos. Somebody got me the scrap booking software so I've been using that. It's $30 dollars to buy. Photomix is suppost to be good and is also $30. You can download a free trial to see if you like it.

There are a few tips on craftster as well.

This link is good.

comping_cat

Good afternoon everyone,

Well, ive managed to sort my airing cupboard out, we can now open the door safely, without having to worry about things falling on you!!! All the towels are together, bedding, spare curtains etc, and ive found a plastic box to put all the spare toiletries in, so im really chuffed with myself!!!!
All the children are fed and watered, and the little one is down for her nap. Im having a quick browse and gearing myself up for the job ive been putting off for weeks now - my oven!!!!!
Right, wish me luck, the oven is a state!!!
Take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

justin138

Afternoon all. Sat here reading through a ton of posts which stopped me doing my chores! PP - I do hope things pick up for you, you seem to be going through so much sorrow - just want you to know we're thinking of you.
Age&Jo - £100 vets fees, not bad for a full check-up! j/k - I bet you're mad as hell over it. Troo - don't lose heart. Whenever I've started in business it seemed as though the whole world and his dog wanted to be in on the action (grrrrrr), but didn't have a clue what my goals were. Stick with it, and tell em to sod off when they interfere. Skystar - at the end of every "to do" list write down "make list for tomorrow", that's my last chore of the night
I'm with Seraphina on the brane cells - my memory not good enough to remember everyone who's posted here - sorry.

Today I have cleaned loo / swished bathroom and cleaned litter trays
Fed cats (again) and washed up their dishes - lots of em and no DW
Folded washing, but can't get to the TD in the outside shed, so have to wait for Justin to do that. Will also have to wait for him to take clean pile upstairs - I daren't try to clamber up Everest today as I know I overdid things recently and don't want to overdo things again So, job 1/4 done.
Fed pond critters - nice easy job and got me out into the fresh air
I wish I were more like Queenie - she puts me to shame. But, I do what I can when I can, so I'm not BAD

Hugs to you all
Jo

Smashing_Blouse

Afternoon all,

Feeling much better today, although my hand is still swollen fro the pulled out needle!!

Had a mooch round the shops this morning, first time out since saturday. Bought a couple of nice boxes to make up "chill out" boxes for DD and DH for xmas. Also a lovely 'cookie' tin.

DD and I are making a huge batch of fork biscuits with with wholemeal flour with chocolate chips, and cinammon and raisins. WM is on it's 2nd load.

Off on the train to Birmingham tomorrow for the day, getting a bit bored of London and it is so expensive.

Have a good day.

Aril

Hi everyone!
Sorry lunchbreak so haven't had time to read the thread yet. So sorry about your news PP- it's hard losing a baby whatever stage of pregnancy you're at as I'm sure many of us can vouch but especially under such traumatic circumstances. No doubt your friend will really need good friends like yourself around her at such a difficult time. Mine have seen me through many a difficult time over the years.
On the OS front I've done a dark wash and hoovered throughout today. My plans for last night went a little awry when I realised that I'd have to leave the front door open all last night to let the paint dry on the inside edge. Perhaps one for this weekend instead methinks!! Naturally you will understand the extent of my devastation when I made this discovery and instead was forced to console myself with an evening of cross stitch:rotfl: :rotfl:
Tonight I shall do the weekly menu and the list for the quarterly trip down to Lidl to stock up [it's not on the doorstep so not cost effective to do it more often]
We've had some good news about OH's business. Only yesterday we were saying that we don't generally get orders except at the shows [he makes miniature furniture] but then would you Adam and Eve it....yesterday two calls. One definite order and another possible plus an unexpected order in today's post. Now where's that celebratory wine I've stashed away!!!!
Have a great day!
Aril