OS Daily Monday 17th December

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Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 16th December. 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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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.

Time_to_face_the_music

Good morning everyone

Flying visit as I am supposed to be getting ready for work.

I don't know what happened to Winter but it's really mild here today.

DH talked me into a very non-OS curry last night so spag bol has been deferred until tonight. Work this weekend severely limited my cleaning and decluttering but still managed to get some done yesterday morning and DH has persuaded Oxfam to wait for us to drop some stuff off tonight so the boot is full.

I really need to go now so will leave with well wishes for sick people and pets and hugs for those who need or just want them. Keep safe and warm and have a super day

System

Morning all,

well i was going to bed when hubby left for work this morning but then he woke the dogs up and you know how it is, the bed is never as warm when youve left it for a few minutes. Dogs toileted, washer on and have just checked to see if my gas/elect meter readings have been updated online. I submitted them over the weekend but it didnt update my account immediately as to what i owed. We owe £69.48. Will get that paid ASAP.

Christmas tree is up finally after hubby nearly breaking his neck getting up the loft as he couldnt be arsed to get the big stepladders out of the shed. This is exactly why i want to clear the loft space of everything. He found a couple of empty boxes and a box he forgot was in there which was full of data cable that he had forgotten he had got. He is dead chuffed as it now means he can hardwire the internet connections without having to pay for cable.

'What else is up there?' i asked
'Nothing except your family bible' he answered
'What about the camping toilet?' i said
'Oh yeah, thats still up there' he answered

I will make it my goal for 2013 to get shot of EVERYTHING in that loft even if i have to go up there myself! Ive told him over and over again i dont want there to be any reason why we need to use the loft space as he is lethal on stepladders. Almost 10 years ago he fell off the second rung of a stepladder and shattered his ankle. Its not happening again!

I didnt get my new Christmas tree after all. Although i love the tree we have now, i wanted something a little smaller. Something easier to pack away without having to resort to having to stick it in the loft. I'll think about where else i can stick it before we take it down in the new year.

Had a lovely card from a friend i met when i used to go to church which has bought back memories. Good and not so good. I am wondering if now is the right time to tell her why i left? She no longer goes to the church herself but i always regretted not telling people why i left. Lets face it, theres no easy way to say 'It was a choice, my marriage or my continued church membership'.

A few of us spiritually single ladies were put in the same position but it was only when i left, i got to find out.

Usual Monday chores for me today, i might make a start on the kitchen floor before the dogs tread all over it. Its not very often i am up before the bin men get to my house on a Monday morning. I need to use the time productively.

Have a great day all

forever_saving

Good morning all,
Mild here too but still a dampness in the air.
Washing is on the airer. Going to get the packed lunches done in a minute. Need to dry my hair and then i will take the dog out for a walk.
Tea tonight is lamb with vegetables and gravy. The lamb was already cooked and given to me and i also had a piece of gammon, uncooked, given to me yesterday. The gammon went straight in the freezer, so that will do us for over Christmas.
I hope everyone has a good day and hugs to those who need them.
FS x

elaine373

Good morning all :wave:,I hope you are all well.
I did a reply to add to the thread but then the whole thing crashed and maintenance was being done!! So here goes again. Also damp and mild here.I have washed up, put washing on and paid some online bills so far today.I have a busy day today and will be very glad when the next few days are over. I could do with unwinding and de-stressing but cant do that until at least thursday. I have booked some bargain rooms at Premier Inn, Reading and will look forward to that. I hope everyone has a safe and happy monday. Might pop back this evening. xxx

tru

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Good King Wenceslas looked out
On the feast of Stephen
When the snow lay round about
Deep and crisp and even
Brightly shown the moon that night
Though the frost was cruel
When a poor man came in sight
Gathering winter fuel :xmassmile
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[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]In my calendar – Father Christmas :snow_laug[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Morning :santa2:
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[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I forgot master tru's girlfriend's present :doh: I'll have to nip to town again. Luckily the bus stops outside Boots, then the bus home is opposite. So nice and easy
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[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Just when I thought I was sorted (still need to perfect the tree tho!), mum gives me a box a decorations. My house looks like the aftermath of a tinsel explosion :rotfl:
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Molly41

Happy Birthday Bargain Bird xx

nmlc

Morning everyone

BB - Happy Birthday, hope you have a good day x

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

Getting light here now this morning, looks like no frost but damp underfoot.

DH up and off to work stupid early.

Lunch yesterday was roast chicken, roasties, mash, cauli/brocc cheese, carrots, peas, yorkshires and gravy, chilled bottle of crisp white wine, LO cheesecake for dessert - didn't eat anything else for the rest of the day!

Was reasonably productive yesterday, got to SM as it opened so managed to buy the ink cartridges for the printer as had no ink left, bought a few other bits, but all bits that were needed but on offer now or I would need to add them to online order for this Friday. Once we'd eaten lunch and cleared away, got going with remaining wrapping, didn't realise I still had quite so much, took me nearly another 2 hours! All done now except last couple which I want to do when DH is at work as they are his! Also got my xmas cake iced and decorated, so now feel happier that some things are ready. Cards went in the postbox.

Dinner tonight will be pork chops, mash, veg and gravy.

Our town has it's xmas market today - town will be a nightmare - and I work in the centre so will be going in a bit early to make sure I can park.

Have a great day everyone, stay safe and well x

nmlc x

miffy257

Morning all, mild and damp here too, field is very slippery so a soggy walk for me and pets. Off to school in a minute....last 4 days but so much to do, kids will be excited. Hugs to all in need esp poorlies and hope everyone has a good day.
Have at last written my cards, now need to get a loan to pay for the stamps!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BargainBird, hope you are spoiled today:bdaycake:

Syman

Morning all,
Still recovering after a weekend of christmas do's.:beer:
Last week at school before the break, 300 over excited kids running around. Will be donning my Santa hat:xmassmile instead of my usual beanie for the week. (put Mr Grumpy Caretaker away for the week:D)
Christmas card written and posted, went to the market to stock up on meat from the "auction van" DW pressie bought and wrapped, she deals with the others.



Hope you all have as much fun as im do this week._party_

Take care all

jools27_2

Morning all!
Am having a browse trying to maintain my sanity. OH is in ICU on a ventilator having had flu symptoms for a week, now has a lobe on each lung working and Drs not sure if it was the flu or something else, went into respiratory failure on Saturday. As you can imagine normal life has been suspended as we all cling to each other, told the kids last night today we cry, tomorrow we get back to helping him fight, which at least helped DS to blow bubbles from his nose for a second! So, all healing prayers vibes and spoons gratefully accepted, we will all put on our big girl panties and steel ourselves for the latest battle! xxxx