O/S Daily Thread Thursday 4th Oct

bargainbird

Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 4th October. 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!

As this is the Old Style Board, it would be appreciated if posts could include some Old Style content. Please be aware that many people may have small screens, or slow internet connections, so please don’t post large pictures, or clip art – links are preferred.

When you make a post, if you feel like giving it a title, that will help others that don’t have the time to read everything skim through the thread quickly but if not it's not a problem. Please do not start a new daily thread before you go to bed at night because this often leaves things confusing with two daily threads live at the same time. The idea is that a member would start each new daily thread after they get up in the morning.

Some people who chat here like to try to answer everyone. Don’t feel you have to though, a general “hi everyone, hope everyone’s well” type start does just as well.

Morning Peeps,

FB - Hope your cousin is out of hospital:eek:

Up at the crack of dawn helping DH give Maud her tablets. She was sick again in the night:(.

Today Kids to school, 1 PF clean, Collect Parcel from sorting office 12miles away grrr, Mum and Dad over, nip to sainsbugs. DD1 has her 1st netball match with the school tonight:T, Then home for tea.

Have lovely ones xx

For April

esmf73

Morning BB and all who cross/follow.

Really sad that April hasn't been found. Today I have to enter and clear the room of doom somy friends kids can stay over tomorrow night. Plus point is I have now lost a stone. Yipee!! Big dog currently shivering at one end of the sofa as little dog has a chew!

Time to tip the children and husband out of bed!!

redruby

Morning BB and all to follow.

BB I hope Maud starts to recover soon, poor thing xx

My thoughts are with little April too, I hope they find her safe xx

Off to work today, but last day before a long weekend :j, so looking forward to that.

DD has her interview tonight for a part time job at matalan, to fit in around college fingers crossed.

Dinner tonight will be bacon egg chips and beans, nice and easy, I also have a Mr T delivery coming.

Julie I tried your marinade, (actually it was kind of yours and a bit made up, as I could not remember the recipe ) but it was delish, did quorn chicken in it for dd who loved it, so thank you.

Have good days all xx

[Deleted User]

Good Morning all
as a Mum and Granny I can't imagine what her parents are going through at the moment I hope they find her safe soon, although the longer the time goes on the less hope there must be.My thought and prayers are with her family.
Well toad it looks a wee bit brighter and I can see a tough of sun on the horizon so I may bung the washing on in the hope of a dry day.School run shortly then home to do some housework.The manuka Honey seems to be doing the trick at last my cold hasn't developed too much and seems to be drying up a bit.Hope everyone has a good day
must fly or I'll be late for the boys
cheers chums
JackieO xxx

miffy257

Morning all, sunny but chilly here today. Jack and Loki walked and fed, so off to school in a while. We're taking the kids for a walk to the library today so that should be fun. Hope it doesn't rain.:eek:
Hugs to all in need esp Maud dog hope she is better soon BB, hope you had some sleep last night LW and Tiglath take it slow and steady. Hope they find that little girl soon, must be hell for the family. Have a good day all

adelight

Poor Maud :-(
Redruby fingers crossed for dd
Poor little girl 3 days now?

Morning all. Looks like I will be moving next week and whilst the commute is awful, I will really miss home and probably go back most weekends! I'm still eyeing up a transfer to wales :eek:
Anyway os? Hmm a bloke at work made an unexpectedly gorgeous cake the other day! Me os? Well the soap trial went well so honey goats milk and chocolate goats milk soap will be featuring in Xmas gifts this year, but the bubble bars need a bit more work!
Have a good day all:A

Molly41

Getting nippy today x
Poor April - today we hear she has cerebral palsy and needs pain medication. I really feel for parents and friends but am even more horrified that a five year old was allowed out to play at 7pm. I apologise if that is judgemental but a whole life working with babies and children has really opened my eyes

Hope you guys have a good day. Big hug for Maud xx

nmlc

Morning everyone

Hugs to those that need/want them that are having a hard/sad time at the moment x

Thinking of April - hope they find her alive and well, but now thinking that may not be the case, so sad that we can't allow our children to play outside safely.

Light cloud, and dry here this morning. DH up and off to work stupid early.

Dinner last night was lamb casserole, mash, carrots, cauli, broccolli, and yorkshires, was delicious. Wasn't sure about tonight's dinner but am thinking of egg, bacon, chips and beans for the menfolk and omelette and salad for me. DS2 stubbed his toe and so I spent a while at hospital yesterday and they confirmed it's broken, so keeping him off today with foot elevated as its now swollen and the bruising is coming out. Will do all the normal chores as still have loads of washing, drying and ironing to do but doesn't look like the weather is going to be good enough to line dry so will have to use TD and whilst house is not horrendous it does need some attention.

Will also menu plan and write a shopping list ready for tomorrow so I can remember to buy all that's needed at the SM! We're not away this weekend but will be quite busy as have a caravan meeting to go to Sunday and that will take up most of the day, so I'm thinking I'll do a roast Saturday evening as there won't be time Sunday. May visit the butcher again tomorrow as was very impressed with the quality and prices - so may start going there and bulk buying to freeze.

Have a good day, stay safe and well x

nmlc x

Essex-girl_2

Good Morning All

We are all here thinking of April - can't imagine what they are going though. I have to agree though Molly, it was too late for a 5 year old.

BB - hope Maud starts improving today

Redruby - Good Luck vibes being sent to DD

Lovely sunny start here today, OH hasn't any work today so he is just off taking DD to the station. Means I have had a good start in my office and got everything done that needed to be done bar a couple of phone calls which I will do after 9. Then will jump in the shower and get some ironing done. Loads of energy again today :j so looks like I will have to keep this gym lark up :eek:. Legs a bit achy but thats it.

Leftover chicken tonight so think will turn into chicken rice - very easy.

(((Hugs))) wherever needed, have a lovely day.x

Tiglath

Morning all - yes the April story is so sad. Hoping for the best possible outcome.

Had a successful 2nd day at work yesterday and started the clean-up on all the work that didn't get done during my absence. I've been pretty good at watching my posture and getting plenty of regular stretches and exercises in. One of the guys knackered his neck at the same level as mine at the same time; he's managed to avoid surgery so far but I can see he's in pain. Meeting HR today to decide on days/hours for next week. I could definitely get used to working part time! My colleague has college Monday mornings and Tuesday + Friday afternoons, but I'm not going to offer at this stage to do the afternoon shift - I could still be there at 8pm and I don't think that's sensible at this stage. I may well do 10.30 - 3.00 4 days next week with Wednesday off, or opt for an earlier start and finish if they'll let me. The boss is treating us to lunch from Wagamama's today while we go through the workplan for the next 6 weeks. Incision has healed and neck pain is much reduced, so I'm functioning well and delighted to be active again. I surprised myself by bouncing with energy last night when I got in - I washed up, washed and dried a load of laundry including my autumn raincoat, and then made a proper dinner. I took some meat out of the freezer yesterday morning and even when it was defrosted I couldn't tell if it was lamb or pork, so I bunged it in an oven casserole on a low heat with fried red onion, Savoy cabbage, peas, leftover white wine and gravy powder to thicken it at the end. DH raved about it (it turned out to be pork) and the cats loved the remains so it was definitely a success.

I popped into M&S to look at shoes on the way home; I need a basic waterproof pair and found some for just under £40 but I think I'll wait till next payday. I only ever have one pair at a time - I'm not into shoes.

Dinner tonight will be something simple like poached eggs (or I might go for bacon, egg + chips like redruby); DH was up all night sorting out an internet spat around an organisation he volunteers for and only got one hour's sleep so he'll want an early night tonight. I learned long ago not to waste energy on internet arguments and 'personal politics' but he hasn't figured yet that it'll drive him crazy, so I'm leaving him to get on with it I said everyone needs a good whacking with the 'grow-up' stick, which didn't go down well

Tomorrow I'm not working and in fact may not be back in work until next Tuesday, depending on how it goes with HR. Mum's staying from Friday night to Sunday night, so I'll spend some time tomorrow meal-planning and shopping. Still have endless baskets of clean clothes to put away and the bedlinen needs to be changed.

Have a good day everyone

Molly41

nmlc wrote: »

Morning everyone

Hugs to those that need/want them that are having a hard/sad time at the moment x

Thinking of April - hope they find her alive and well, but now thinking that may not be the case, so sad that we can't allow our children to play outside safely.

It's not that we cant let them play out it is just that we have to very carefully assess the risks and monitor their play. April was lost 400 m away from home and close to woodland at 5 years old. I let all my kids play out but they had very strict, age related limits that increased as their development progressed.