O/S Daily Tuesday 12 March 2013

nlj1520

Morning all, sunny, but bitterly cold here this morning. Snow flurries yesterday, but nothing that settled.
That cold I thought I was getting better from has come back with a vengeance. Weak as a kitten, head stuffed, chest rattling away like an old engine and the headache from hell! There is one errand that I must run today, so have dosed myself up and waiting for that to kick in before setting off. Working from home the rest of the day (if I can make my brain work!).
A friend I haven't seen for some time is celebrating her 50th this year, with a series of 'events' (her word). the first is a ladies curry lunch......15 ladies. I am invited, last night I emailed her to say didn't really do crowds of people but would she and another (mutual) friend like to come for a meal here on a mutually convenient day/evening instead. I have obviously offended her, which I didn't mean to do. I meant to offer a way that we could celebrate together that (hopefully) we would both enjoy. the other friend was feeling the same as me as the birthday lady is quite big on the character stakes and in a crowd it gets a bit stressful. We also neither of us want to eat in a restaurant with her as she can be rude to waiting staff which neither of us can stand, so a meal at home seemed an inoffensive way of compromising. Well I got it wrong and the birthday girl is p*ssed at me, so now not sure what to do. Do I give in gracefully (it is her birthday celebration after all) and go (perhaps taking a shot or two before, so her behaviour doesn't bother me) or do I say sorry I've offended her, but stick to my guns? I'm inclined to do the latter as I really hate groups of people, find it very stressful to be in them and am trying to learn to be more assertive. I was planning to go to her 'official' birthday party for a short time, but not do any of the other events. I also offered to host a small jewelry making group as one of the 'events'. Torn between being a party pooper and trying to live my life the way I want. Views welcome even if you feel you have to tell me not to be so pathetic and GO!
HM soup for lunch and probably dinner as well as I feel really poorly.
hugs to all and best wishes to lamewolf (not discriminating, I gether she doesn't like hugs!)

redruby

morning all,

Bad snow here, was like something out of a film last night, with blizzards and howling winds, the show in the garden was in drifts, and when I took the dog out she nearly disapeared, it was up to the top of my wellies :eek:, got to take dd to work this morning, its always a bit of a gamble to see if I can get back up the slope to the house or not, more snow due today, and so many accidents, took a friend 4 hrs to travel 20 mins yesterday, we are so not set up for snow.

Molly good luck for today xx

Got 2 turkey legs out of the freezer, will have a roast tonight and make some curries, one for tomorrow and one for the freezer, will also make some cakes, might go and see dad if I can get out, but we will see.

Stay safe and warm all xx

jools27_2

Morning all!
No more snow at the moment, and its sunny but flipping cold here.
Halight, hope you managed to get an appointment.
Molly, good luck with the transfusion.
NLJ, do what feels right for you.

WM is doing its thing, it will dry on the airer, it sits in the bay window of my bedroom with both side windows open a bit and gets loads of sunshine. Not sure what I will get up to today, DD has the day off so we may have a girly trip out, will see what the weather forecast is like!
Have a good day all, and stay safe and warm!

System

Morning all,

good to hear your seeing the doc Halight, youve suffered long enough.

Well i was going to go and have my blood tested today but i only went outside for a few minutes and changed my mind. Theres no rush for it anyway.

Three cheers to you who donate blood. I donated once and it made me so ill. I couldnt get out of bed for 10 days and the kids largely had to fend for themselves. I never risked it again.

Up bright and early and done my bits and peices before the girls woke up. Just need to clean one room now, the room the girls were asleep in. That can wait. Oh for the love of procrastination!

Gammon for tea tonight. I'm not a great lover of gammon but i thought it would make a change.

Hoping Mr Postie brings me some goodies today. I'm expecting some vouchers and a few bits and pieces i need that i found was cheaper on Eb*y (and i cant wait to have a play).

Wrap up warmly peeps

Rage_in_Eden

Hello and FINALLY Halight...... Slow flurries yesterdy at times like a blizzard and although there are traces on the ground it is now brilliant blue skis - but sooooo cold. Went out this morning and my poor daffs and tulips are frozen so they have had to be moved. I thought they might escape the worst of it but it's back under the patio table.... Had some work this morning and started early as I'd got up to do Mr Rage's sarnies - or else they won't get made despite his "I'll do it" last night....Email from BIL last night wanting to go to Ireland in three weeks - despite us saying at weekend when we were up there that we'd be hopefully starting another IVF cycle in the next few weeks. All to fit around them of course. I was fuming when I opened it :mad: Fortunately Mr Rage also :mad: Talk about as thick as rhino hide.... Now on a work break as I have run out..... Might strip the beds.... Hope everyone has a nice if cold day and to all those with snow I feel very jealous!

Tenyearstogo

Molly41 wrote: »

Im doing my vampire impression today - yummy blood transfusion:drool:

My thanks to all who donate blood and to all those volunteer motorbike riders who make sure it gets where it is needed:T:T:T

hilstep2000 wrote: »

Molly I gave 29 pints, then got MS and they wouldn't take it any more.
After fifteen years of marriage, got my husband to do it and he was O negative,he's given it ever since. Got both my daughter and son to do it too.
Good luck with the transfusion. x

I used to give blood and then had to stop as I'd had a blood transfusion myself. I think everyone should do it if they can. I hope it goes well Molly.

Everyone in my house is feeling much better although hubby and I are snapping at each other which is really rare. I'm exhausted from looking after everyone and still having to go to work despite not being 100% myself. I'm keeping quiet today because I don't think I've got anything nice to say. Im in a bad mood.

Time_to_face_the_music

Good morning everyone

Am off work today, because I am working the weekend, and have had a really lazy morning reading my book and eating crumpets. The sun is glorious but the porch thermometer is reading -3°C!

I need to venture out to post an ebay parcel but I think I will be back in the house quickly. Maybe just a little peek in the charity shop to see if there are any bargains.

DH is on college open night duty so he won't be until late and I will be raiding the fridge or freezer for left overs for my dinner. We will probably have a supper of cheese and biscuits when he eventually gets home.

Am planning on taking some photos for more ebay listings today then listing then tonight. I don't know if it's true but I have convinced myself that ebay does better when things end in the evening. Does anyone else have an opinion on this?

Well wishes for all sick people, and there seem to be quite a few about at the moment, and pets and hugs for those who need them or just want them. Keep warm, safe and well and have a super day

halight

Well i'm back from doctors ,

And I'm very cold. The wind is terrible out there:eek:

Anyway. Ware of time the doctors were,

It's nothing to do with the Tablets that I'm taking.
Or nothing to do with my brain.

Its a strained tendon.
Not sure how Iv done it really. But never mind.

There is not a lot I can do about. Iv been told to rest it as much as I can. To prop it up on pillows when I'm sat down. I can carry on using the deep heat. But also been told to try on put something cold on it on a night night when I;m resting it.
If its no better In another two weeks time then I'm too go back.

Nothing they can do about the sleeping, That's down to the tablets.
She says that If it gets very Bad as In I'm not getting any sleep at all them she will contact My consultant to see if there is anything they can give me to help with it. But as I am getting some sleep, She dose not wont to give anything as It might inter-fear with with tumor.

She also say that It might be worth phoning up my consultant to see how far Up I'm on the list.

Well that's then,

LameWolf

nlj1520 wrote: »

Morning all, sunny, but bitterly cold here this morning. Snow flurries yesterday, but nothing that settled.
That cold I thought I was getting better from has come back with a vengeance. Weak as a kitten, head stuffed, chest rattling away like an old engine and the headache from hell! There is one errand that I must run today, so have dosed myself up and waiting for that to kick in before setting off. Working from home the rest of the day (if I can make my brain work!).
A friend I haven't seen for some time is celebrating her 50th this year, with a series of 'events' (her word). the first is a ladies curry lunch......15 ladies. I am invited, last night I emailed her to say didn't really do crowds of people but would she and another (mutual) friend like to come for a meal here on a mutually convenient day/evening instead. I have obviously offended her, which I didn't mean to do. I meant to offer a way that we could celebrate together that (hopefully) we would both enjoy. the other friend was feeling the same as me as the birthday lady is quite big on the character stakes and in a crowd it gets a bit stressful. We also neither of us want to eat in a restaurant with her as she can be rude to waiting staff which neither of us can stand, so a meal at home seemed an inoffensive way of compromising. Well I got it wrong and the birthday girl is p*ssed at me, so now not sure what to do. Do I give in gracefully (it is her birthday celebration after all) and go (perhaps taking a shot or two before, so her behaviour doesn't bother me) or do I say sorry I've offended her, but stick to my guns? I'm inclined to do the latter as I really hate groups of people, find it very stressful to be in them and am trying to learn to be more assertive. I was planning to go to her 'official' birthday party for a short time, but not do any of the other events. I also offered to host a small jewelry making group as one of the 'events'. Torn between being a party pooper and trying to live my life the way I want. Views welcome even if you feel you have to tell me not to be so pathetic and GO!
HM soup for lunch and probably dinner as well as I feel really poorly.
hugs to all and best wishes to lamewolf (not discriminating, I gether she doesn't like hugs!)

My tuppenceworth, nlj, stick to your resolve. I've done this - gone to a big gathering because I thought I "ought to" and felt ill for days afterwards. Never again. You've promised yourself to be more assertive, I assume to do what's right for you, not just trundle along with what others want, so keep your promise to yourself. The birthday girl will just have to accept that big parties are not everyone's idea of fun.

May I add my thanks to all blood donors; I'm not allowed, they don't want lupie blood; Mr LW used to, but they won't take his any more (I assume on grounds of age? Not sure).

Now, I'm off back to lurkdom to prepare for Thursday.;)

nlj1520

thank you Lamewolf, yes the being more assertive is to (as far as possible) live MY life, MY way. I always put my son's needs first as he's disabled and can't fight his own battles, but am trying to manage my stress levels in other areas. By nature I am a bit of a recluse, but enjoy seeing 1 or 2 friends at a time.
She said she would get back to me with some dates she could do, so will just wait for that I think.