OS Daily Wednesday 15th February

Hardup_Hester

Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 15th February. 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
I managed to make 8 jars of marmalade yesterday & make 6 new candles form all the old bits & pieces I had saved, I added a piece of broken purple wax crayon so they are a lovely colour, I'll add a pic to my blog later.
Today I'm going to try & finish a bean bag, my DD wants 2, I went round 3 CS's yesterday but I couldn't find any curtains to use for the outer covers ( I only have enough for 1 bean bag). Today I am going to a 4 CS in the opposit direction to have a look there.
Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester

Essex-girl_2

Morning Hester and all to follow

Much milder here in Essex and virtually all the snow is now gone :j

Totally non OS day yesterday - had to go into meetings and work and lost the whole day. The only sort of money saving I did was to get 2 starbucks for the price of one

Kitchen is a mess, as is the rest of the house as the kids were home alone so this morning am getting essential office work done and then hit the housework then think we are off to the cinema to watch The Muppet Movie. Have a chicken from the freezer which I will just roast on potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic and that is dinner sorted. Love one pot meals.

Hope you all have a great day.x

nmlc

Morning everyone

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

No frost here and snow is has nearly gone. DH up and off to work at stupid early o'clock. Was reasonably productive again yesterday, washing basket was empty last night and now has clothes in it again! WM will go on before I go into work shortly. Only working until lunch then on days off until Monday.

Need to organise something for dinner, not sure what we'll be having yet.

Take it steady everyone x

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

Moorhen

Morning Hester, Essex Girl, nmlc and everyone who follows,

Thank you for all your get well wishes yesterday. The sinusitis has eased a bit today thanks.

Hugs to Rebecca, Wuvvies, Sunflower, LW, Lou and Molly.

Wuvvies hope that things get sorted out quickly, it is obvious that you did nothing wrong.

LW I did consider rescuing the snowman's carrot for soup but changed my mind when I saw a blackbird pecking it.:D

Rebecca hope that you are feeling brighter today, please talk to a doctor about how you are feeling.

Hi to JackieG. I have also been wondering why we haven't heard from Butterfly Brain.

Am having a big tidy up and clear up this week, not helped by the children, I am sure that they make mess quicker than I can tidy it up.
My retired friend said to me that I shouldn't tidy up until the children have left home!

I made a big sausage pasta bake yesterday so there should be some of that left for tea.

Have a lovely day everyone.:)

forever_saving

Good morning all.
It's a bit windy here today but it is dry. We did have a fair bit of rain yesterday.
Managed to get loads of washing done yesterday so have the job of ironing it. Girls are still in bed, so will get it done later.
Hester, the candles are a beautiful colour.
Tea tonight is cottage pie, from the freezer with veg and roast potatoes. Nice and easy.
I hope everyone has a good day and hugs to those who need them.
FS x

esmf73

Morning all!!! Well Beamish was lovely yesterday - but I could have done without the tantrums from DS1. Anyway, plenty of tram rides, saw sweeties being made (and tasted them!) and bought some handles for my dresser from the General store. They were re-enacting a miners strike so we went to the "riot" when the police turfed one person out of their house. There were only 6 staff there who were taking the part of the protestors, but there were maybe 100 people who were very half hearted. Although we weren't jostled at all I suddenly had the frightening feeling of what could happen in a riot - very scary.

We didn't have the fish and chips - after the man on the tram told me that last year it was £6.90 for coal fired fish and chips. They needed to be coated in gold for that price!! We had a great time - albeit a bit cold - brrrrrr.

Today the boys are off to the play scheme and I'll finish cleaning the house, catching up with washing (it was muddy at Beamish!!) and ironing - what a glamourous life I lead!!!! Tomorrow we're off for lunch at mums, but I'll take the boys on the train as a bit more of an adventure!

Hugs to Wuvvies - get angry - no one should speak to you like that - specially as they're a member of staff - how would they like it? Rebecca - have you been to the DRs?
xx

Loulou2010

morning all

another successful night with no nappy for ds. no accidents at all :j i woke him at 7.30 to get him back into routine and he did a huge wee on his potty he is going to his godmothers today so no doubt will be telling everyone he is a big boy now. going to treat him with the gruffalos child dvd as reward. he saw it advertised on tv and got really excited. he watched it over christmas and loved it.

other than that tuna steaks for dinner tonight. not sure with what though. mount washmore didnt shrink that much yesterday... ended making love heart biscuits with ds for dad instead. also took him down to morrisons and brought him lunch in the cafe. not a very os day yesterday

rebecca - dont give up. can you give your health visitor a call? if not phone the surgery and ask for an appointment withthe dr you want. keep talking to us as well.

hugs to all those who want/need them

bargainbird

Morning,

Rebecca - So mad for you....:mad: try another doctor, not that you should :mad:. Hope the ultrasound finds something xx
Lou - Woohoo well done DS :T
ESM - Glad you had a fab day. I think the riot would've freaked me out too
MH - Glad the old nostrils are bearing up

Nipped to Reading y'day and watched rat after rat running about in the car park/street :eek: urgh....then nipped to Mr A's to spend my b'day voucher. Got slippers, socks and 3 tops for £15

Today - Taking my old lady for an eye test in town. then home to potter. Tea tongiht Jerk chicken bumped from y'day. Had a few too many vinos and ended up wrecked falling into bed .

Take care lovelies xx

Loulou2010

what carpark did you go to? :eek: :rotfl:

Hardup_Hester

Hi all
Bit of a result, I decided to make a start on tidying my craft room & found enough fabric to cover the 2nd bean bag. I've listed a couple of things on ebay, a pair of boots & a pair of shoes that don't fit. Tea tonight is chicken ham & pasta bake, with LO roast chicken from Monday night.
How horrible BB.
Thanks FS I'm pleased with them.
Hugs Hester

miffy257

Morning all, cloudy and dull here today but sun is trying to come out. Dog is still feeling poorly and I can't even get him to take his tablet. Will see how he is later, might be a trip back to the vet. I am going to go into my drawer of doom and sort out paperwork: my pet hate. DH had success with reclaiming PPI on a loan so I'm going to give it a go with the guide from this site.
Hugs to Wuvvie, Sunflower, LW and Molly. Well done to Lou and her DS on another dry night. Rebecca hope you manage to speak to midwife or health visitor.
HH love those candles.
Hugs to anyone else who needs one. Need to get going and find something for dinner. Have a good day all.