OS Daily Wednesday 18th January

Hardup_Hester

Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 18th January. 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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Morning all
It's not so cold here this morning so hopefully no ice to scrape off the car.
The card swipe system is working ok at work, one staff member has already lost her card, 3 days after getting it, she was most upset when she was told it's £5 for another one. Yesterday's assembly for her class was 'Take responsibility for you actions' despite this she has blamed everyone else about her card. A couple of teachers are complaining about the news that bad teachers can now be sacked more easily, when one of them complained to me I told him I thought it was about time, you can get the sack in other jobs if you are underperforming.

Hubby was told yesterday that there will be lots of overtime available at work in April, it's a way off yet, but good news all the same. DS started his new job yesterday & it seems ok so far, he is kept very busy which is good, no time to get bored.
Hubby's pack up is made, I've had my porridge & a cuppa, so it's time I headed off to work.
Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester

beemuzed

Good Morning HH - and all to follow.
Seems damp outside at present - but too dark to see really! have just let dogs into the garden, not aiming to go further until later on! Had a really lovely birthday yesterday (thanks for all the good wishes) - we went for a walk in the winter garden at Anglesey Abbey which was really beautiful.Followed that with soup (it's a NT property so lovely restaurant) then came home. I did venture to the gym, so a bit of virtue there!. In the evening we visited a friend, who despite a full lecturing day had decided to cook rather than take us out - it was a fabulous meal! So, all in all a great day.
Today I have to tackle some overdue paperwork (reckon my laptop could almost type that unaided it happens so often!). WM is on and I have some handwashing waiting to be rinsed out. Probably not going to be hung outside.. Have also checked my bank account today. I'm trying to do that every day so as to keep on top of things. Must get the ironiong board set up as although the clothes are clean I'm way behind with the ironing. Oh well, radio on, cuppa by my side, just need to actually do it!
Hope you all have a good day today.
Take care.

bargainbird

Morning HH and all who are typing or following

IM - Wow Well done you :T:T
RR - Hugs to DD xx

Minds gone blank ...Raining here today so no scraping this end . Today Kids to their establishments , then home to do N.O.T.H.I.N.G. . Although i say that i will be doing general bits and pieces WM, DW, TD. Tea tonight mince based probably spag bol. Dh finished painting the landing y/day by balancing precarilessly (sp? ) on ladders, it looks lovely now. Just need to buy new blind and 2 lampshades (when funds permit:o).

Have lovely days xx

findingmyway_2

Morning All,

I haven't been on the past few day. Its been so busy over here. I have had winter camp at my school all well, and the afternoons have been spent trying to plan future lessons. My evening have been spent trying to plan my Japan trip. The friend I will be with in Tokyo has had some bad news, her nan passed away this morning, and although it was expected, I dont think it makes things easier, especially as she is on the other side of the world.

Well I told my school that I wouldnt be renewing my contract as I just can't commit to another year away from my family. I feel quite a sense of relief now a decision has been made. On the other hand, I am worried about finding a job back in the UK. Although I think I am qualified I really struggle with application forms and selling myself. Fingers crosses something will turn up in the end.

I am not going to be around much for the next few weeks as I leave for Japan on Friday morning.

Have a great day everyone and hugs to all who need them.

JG - sorry its late, but congratulation on little Eliza, it is a beautiful name.

bargainbird

FMW - Have a fantastic trip. Glad you've made a decision that makes you happy

redruby

Morning all,

Not so cold here today :T off to work for me, which is still so busy, the days fly by.

Will drop dd at the station, and dogs to my mums for the day, thanks for all the suggestions and pm's regarding the migraines, :T, you lovely lot x

Dinner tonight is chicken fried rice, all home made, with lots of veggies, and brown rice, and left over chicken from monday.

Meant to ask did anyone watch 'call the midwife' on Sunday ? I read the book which was fab, and the series looks great too.

Will do a wash tonight, and get it on the airer.

Hugs to all in need, have good days all xx

esmf73

Ruby - I watched it - and loved it. I need something gentle on a Sunday evening and my Mum was from South London so its amazing to watch! My MIL was a midwife too - shame she's not still around to watch it.

Morning all. Another hectic day here (never seems to be anything else!). I painted my new radiator cover last night so will think of putting that up tonight. Today I'm attacking the conservatory and the rest of the sitting room as (joy of joys) our offer was accepted last night, so I've reduced the price of our house.

Still drinking coffee and boys playing lego - need to buck my ideas up otherwise we'll all be late for school. Serious case of CBA-itus! Hugs to those in need xx

hilstep2000

Morning Hester and all who follow.

Feels warmer here today. My arm is healing up nicely not infected.:T Took some pills last niught, and finally got a good night's sleep:rotfl: Went to the nurse yesterday and blood pressure has gone up again:mad: I'm doing all they ask and it still isn't coming down.:(

RR: I watched Call the midwife, it was fab, can't wait for next week, Miranda Hart is in it!

FMW: How about doing supply till you find a permanant job? Lots available around here, and it makes a change going to different schools.

Told a friend in Liverpool about Toastabags the other day, and she's never heard of them, so going to Poundland today and I'll post her some.

Have a good day all!

patentgirl

Ruby I watched it too and enjoyed it also watching one born every minute on channel 4 wed eve what a difference to then and now! Belated birthday wishes to Beemuzed glad you had a good day

Not alot going on here today will do my 3-4 mile round trip to shops to pick up a couple of bits that I need, definatly helping with waistline got a free check up come through for doctors for woman over 40 which I want to take up but need to get a bit fitter first lol otherwise I will be to embarrassed to go going to make an appointment for a month so its up to me now
Leftover chicken going into pie tonight and will make soup from carcass later today

Have agood day everyone and hugs to anyone that needs one x

jc2703

Morning All

DD awake with earache from half four and now the calpol has take effect has been crying and moaning because she can't go to school! DS-D came out of school yesterday because she felt sick and had stomach pains....had to come out o work, pick up DH and DD as she was getting out o school then go up to the big school and pick up sick girl. On the way back DH wanted a Kfc and both girls wanted ice-cream.... I was a bit p!ssed off that I got dragged out of work as she was supposedly too poorly to stay at school but managed to snaffle ice-cream 5 minutes later!!

Anyhooooo got myself a beautiful purple basque thing after christmas which wouldn't go anywhere near round me (even with DH's brute force assistance!) ....today I am wearing it, comfortably and got in it on my own steam lol. Even tho I'm only going to work I feel great and keep admiring my own cleavage :rotfl:

Off to my mums for the weekend a week on friday and i'm starting to look forward to it....I'm ready for a break - especially as the Twins have been here for a couple of weeks (although they got the keys to their new place last night :j) it's all been a bit 'stressful'


Have a good day - Hugs where needed xx

nmlc

Morning everyone

Love and hugs to those that are having a hard/sad time at the moment x

Much milder but now raining. DH up and off to work at stupid early o'clock. Rugby training last night was cancelled due to the frozen ground so dinner was "if its", DS1 had 1 LO portion of lasagne with half a massive jacket pot, beans and mushrooms, DH and DS2 had egg, bacon, sausage, LO mashed potato and beans and I had the other half of the massive jacket pot, salad and mushroom omlette - as you can probably tell used up lots of odds and ends! Remembered to get the meat out of the freezer for tonight's dinner so we will be having beef stew, dumplings, mash and veg.

Was reasonably productive again yesterday got the housework done, continued with the washing, drying and ironing, changed our bed, also did some work towards the rally and some other work on the pc. Today I will be endeavouring to get the washing, drying and ironing completely up to date, sorting the paperwork currently on my desk, doing some cooking/baking, also need to clean out my work bag as it's a complete mess, will also do a menu plan for the rest of this week and next week and shopping list for Friday. Have a few other jobs on the list too so will keep myself busy!

Hugs to those that want/need them, keep safe and well x
nmlc x