OS Sunday 13th May

AussieLass

Hello everybody

I should have read the daily first. I thought it odd that I had a few PM's in email. I thought another mutiny had taken place. I'm still alive and kicking.
Just had some bad news back home that has pulled me down emotionally. A very good friend suddenly died and some heartbreaking family news. I just haven't been my cheery self.

On the bright side, DH & I are at the Orkneys which I LOVE. Here for another week yet. I must have a thing about islands. :rolleyes: They really float my boat. Pardon the pun. The weather has been lovely and we are brown as berries from taking long cliff walks. Saw a few puffins today and seals the other day. Amazing.

I won't comment on everybody's news as it will take me ages but I have kept up with the daily's so ((((((hugs))))) to those that need them.
It's Mother's Day back home. Happy Mother's Day to me and to all the other Mother's. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeee

lil_me

((hugs)) Aussielass, sorry to hear you've had bad news, hope you are ok. Happy Mother's Day aswell Orkneys is somewhere I have never been but would love to go.

natzini, hope you're feeling better, good luck to your partner aswell

twink

afternoon all

its still showery here, i have the heating on again too, just yesterday and today, wm is on, will put it out and chance that it will dry
been in to see elderly neighbour and had a walk, the two dgs were over in the morning, 9.15 am to be exact told their mum they were going out to play, they just live two doors up, got them to play with the farm toys and colouring books but its the computer that is the attraction and a home made pancake

sammy_kaye hugs for your bf for tomorrow
moggins glad all is well with you
penny-pincher big hugs to you, you have had a time of it lately x
hugs to catowen and natzini
aussielass sorry to hear about your good friend and your other news, hugs to you x

love to all xx

Essex-girl_2

Afternoon All

(((hugs))) to all especially PP & Aussie Lass.

Horrible nasty weather here, had poured or drizzled all day. Math my garden was like concrete last week but now is like a mud bath (clay soil). DS is most unhappy we wont let him play on the grass (generally just does sliding tackles)

Did get up early this morning before everyone and did 2 loads of washing, took a black bin bag around downstairs and managed to fill after 3 rooms. Tesco shop delivered and painter been round to give us a quote for the kitchen, dining room and cloakroom. Dont want to tempt fate but is should all be finished by Bank Holiday Monday - wahey!!

Builder was here late yesterday so ended up driving to KFC and getting a bargain bucket.

Today took kids swimming which has worn them out nicely. Also it means that DS is lovely and clean at the moment. (Does shower reg but generally has muddy knees that dont seem to clear)

Today will have the pork chops that we were meant to have yesterday. J Pots are in the oven as we speak.

Ironing board will probably be out in a min - not too much to do luckily then can settle down guilt free in front of Dalziel & Pascoe later.

Enjoy the last bit of the weekend.

mrs_mix

evening all
(((((aussielass))))))) sorry you've had bad news
((((((pen pin)))))) sorry your feeling rough hope you feel better soon
it stopped raining here about 5pm but it's getting grey again everywhere is swimming as the ground is to hard to soak it up
done loads
dd's bedroom top to bottom
our bedroom top to bottom
done lot's of washing and drying
made two cakes one for lunchboxes and one chocolate cream cake for dh to take to work as it was his birthday yesterday they usually buy cream cakes from the bakers for the lads they work with well in the past I have just let him not now I made a huge one for a fraction of the cost
made 16 rolls and a loaf of bread
chicken breast and salad for tea so I best get on with it
have a good evening

pam xx

slowlyfading

Hello everyone,
If no one minds, think I'll join in more on the OS threads... after having some unexpected bills come in and not much money left I'm trying to cut down a lot on food and trying to make everything last that bit longer! So here I am
sf x

Hardup_Hester

Welcome sf, I'm sure you'll pick up loads of tips on here
Hugs
Hester

BusyGirl

Hi!
I've had quite a productive day here today. This morning we all went to church to our monthly Parade and Baptism service. I also echo MATH concerning the christian aid envelopes. I will also be delivering and collecting our envelopes this coming week.
Then after our bacon butties we went to B&Q (along with half of Liverpool) to buy our new wooden floor and bits and bobs for the hall. We managed to get everything for less than half of our budget. :j While we were there we had a look at the kitchens. We need to revamp our existing one which is around 14 years old. We can't justify getting a new one so we're going to replace the cupboard doors, drawer fronts, worktops and sink. We reckon we can do it all for around £600. So that's a big job for the summer holdays.
So my plans for this evening are to bath the kids, wash my hair and work out our finances so that we can pay for everything! :rolleyes:
Have a good evening.

jet77

Hi SF - hope the OS saves u money and motivates you as much as it does me xx

mioliere

Hi AUSSIE - so sorry about your bad news.(((hugs))) to you.

SLOWLYFADING - Welcome; this is a bit spooky - I have just been looking through the other 'new posts' and said to DH 'that's a good MSE name, 'slowlyfading' and here you are on our OS thread! You'll enjoy it here.
To everyone else - not had much chance on here today - been clearing my office ALL DAY and still not finished it!
May drop in later but I hear the forums are closing at 10.00 for maintenance so maybe leave it until tomorrow!