O/S Daily Thursday 15th August 2013

Maitane

Oooooh, birthdays! Happy Birthday Donny-gal.

Julie67, he's lucky to have such an understanding mum. Mine would have given me an extra kick to make sure the kick up the bum worked. :rotfl:

At the moment, I'm trying desperately to carry out all the OS things I know, in my head, but don't quite make it to practice. I've been lurking since I had to start living in Birmingham during the week for work and feeling sorry for myself since having another bout of pneumonia (not as serious this time, the last one caused a clot in my lung. It was a bit rubbish) and my asthma has been reclassified from 'difficult' to 'chronic'.
On the upside, I got new inhalers and a new asthma nurse and in a matter of days, I'm already feeling better so hopefully I can get cracking with some more stuff that fits in with OS, like actually keeping my house and my digs proper tidy, walking more instead of the bus, growing some veg and generally being a bit more make do and mend. Much more use than sleeping all the time although it's great for NSD

I didn't do badly with my attempts at OS food shopping last night. Completely by accident too - I got a weeks worth of shopping (lunch and dinner) for £5.50 because I reached the supermarket at the right time after leaving work late. The best bargain was a packet of prawns for 63p
Although my colleague has just offered to do a Maccy D's mercy run and I have no willpower at least I'll have a sandwich for my 6.20am train on Saturday morning.

So, I'm going to lurk along the site with a notebook and a pen again like I'm new to try and really get back into the swing of OS. I'm quite good in the kitchen so should really start being more involved with some of the foodie threads and actually stick to the grocery challenge.
When I go home next weekend, I'm going to try growing some herbs and some salad with my heated propogator that I got for my birthday three years ago. If anyone has any suggestions about what I can still grow or even any top OS tips that they swear by, please do let me know.

I'm also doing a free course tonight so that I can help my uncle's business and a lovely local shop add some fancy bits to their websites also a bit of learning is good for the grey matter.

I hope everyone else is as good as they possibly can be and that there are some blessings to be found in the day.

Maitane

donny-gal

Oh Julie, sorry to hear about the results, the kids have to go from being spoon fed for school league tables, start learning to "do it themselves" and I think lads find this the hardest.

Just been to Lidl, and stocked up with. Meat, which meant I had to re-package everything into plastic bags instead of the trays to get them into the caravan fridge/freezer. Some were less if you bought 2 packs, so couldn't just buy one then could I? They also had some Sirloin Steak with tomorrow's date on at 30% off, so 2 packs of that too:o. Nescaf! Gold Blend was also reduced, so I got a large one of those, as we were not impressed with the coffee we had.

Also got the cheese biscuits and some of the cheese for tonight, together with a little Rose wine.

Back now, so DH can have some lunch, and then we will go for a run out.
DG

elona

DonnyGal

Glad you are having a good birthday! :bdaycake: You deserve it.

Hester

Good luck with the colonoscopy and hope you can get answers that will help you get better.

Good luck to everyone waiting for exam results and congratulations to those who got what they hoped for and commiserations to those who need to try again.


Poor DH looks as if he has been badly mugged :eek: and No I did not handbag him. He had a growth on his forehead removed on Tuesday and we were not expecting it to be a real op IYKWIM but turned out growth went deep and affected nerves, tissues etc and needed a skin graft. Poor soul has very swollen face with bandages round his head and large cut on throat where skin was taken.

He says he can only manage very soft food so dashed to shop and got loads of veg and mince etc. He has had home made leek and tattie soup well blended for lunch. Dinner will be mince with onions, carrots, mushroom and tomatoes with mashed potato so it is easy to eat. The rest of the mince will be used to stuff an aubergine or large courgette and baked for dds tonight.
We have fish in freezer so can make that for tomorrow if he fancies the idea and I got a large chicken for dds to have with salad or couscous or stuffed peppers as they are on a health kick at the mo.

Having a quiet afternoon as I seem to have been dashing around for the last few days and having a browse on here.

Hugs to all

ditsykitchen

Julie67 wrote: »

Oh dear, the exam results were not great as we expected. I think he will hopefully resit the year with a different attitude and a much clearer understanding of what needs to be done.
Have an appointment with head of 6 th form next week, hopefully he will be ok to retake the year.
Never mind it's not the end of the world and hopefully the kick up the bum he needs although I felt terribly sorry for him this morning:(

Both me and dh didn't do so great at A Levels when we first took them, but sometimes I think it's for the best. We both took some time and thought about what we really wanted to do and went forward with a much better focus. Now we're both going into our second year at really good unis. As long as he knows you're still proud of him I'm sure he'll be fine

LameWolf

Hi all


Hoppy Birdday Donny Gal:bdaycake:


Congratulations to Dumpling's Eldest DD.:T

:rotfl: @ both girl kittens being boys! Clementine could become Clement, I guess – if you're going to shorten it to Clem it won't matter. I don't suppose he'll worry what he's called, as long as he's not called too late for dinner!:D
No idea on how to get eardrops into a cat's ears, but probably similar to administering pills:
How To Give Your Cat A Pill

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and apply gentle pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3. Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10. Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.
12. Ring Fire Brigade to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to miss cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
13. Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
14. Get spouse to drive you to Casualty, sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and forearm and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15. Call RSPCA to collect cat and ring pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

How To Give Your Dog A Pill:

Wrap it in bacon.
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Hester sweetie, don't fret if you don't feel up to posting every day, just check in when you feel able, and concentrate on getting better, OK?:o I'll have any spare bananas – we go through them in this house like they were going out of fashion!:D


GWS wished for Mr Elona that sounds like a very unpleasant experience, poor man.:(


Best wishes to all who are getting exam results today;:o Julie sorry DS didn't get the results he'd have liked; hopefully he'll put the experience to good use.


I've bitten the bullet and defrosted the freezer today;:eek: it's so hard to lift the drawers out now, but I got there eventually, thanks to my trusty kitchen trolley.;)


Washing is out on the line, hopefully should be dry by now – I'll go and see as soon as I've posted this. It includes two pairs of the “smart casual” trousers Mr LW uses for work.:o

Molly41

Elona - sorry to hear about your husband x
Hester - pleased to see you posting - I always look out for you xx

I agree there are many routes into Higher Education and having been there with DD I know that they often work better than just relying on A levels. She is starting at a good Uni this September, after an Access to HE course and a year working, is in a much stronger position both financially and academically than if she was 18 and straight from school. So try not to worry xxx

Molly41

LameWolf wrote: »

How To Give Your Cat A Pill

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and apply gentle pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3. Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10. Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.
12. Ring Fire Brigade to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to miss cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
13. Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
14. Get spouse to drive you to Casualty, sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and forearm and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15. Call RSPCA to collect cat and ring pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

How To Give Your Dog A Pill:

Wrap it in bacon
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Or cheese.........

LameWolf

Washing all dry and safely indoors - and it's just started raining; good timing on my part, methinks.:D

dumpling

LameWolf wrote: »

:rotfl: @ both girl kittens being boys! Clementine could become Clement, I guess – if you're going to shorten it to Clem it won't matter. I don't suppose he'll worry what he's called, as long as he's not called too late for dinner!:D
No idea on how to get eardrops into a cat's ears, but probably similar to administering pills:
How To Give Your Cat A Pill

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and apply gentle pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3. Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away.
4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10.
5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for glueing later.
8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10. Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw away T-shirt and fetch new one from bedroom.
12. Ring Fire Brigade to retrieve cat from tree across road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to miss cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
13. Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
14. Get spouse to drive you to Casualty, sit quietly while doctor stitches finger and forearm and removes remnants of pill from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15. Call RSPCA to collect cat and ring pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.

How To Give Your Dog A Pill:

Wrap it in bacon.
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

.

Thank you for that, it's given me a proper good laugh. I think we shall try to wrap them in a towel and see where it goes from there. :eek: So far I have been sprayed copiously with medicine as they shake their heads so at least I am earmite free :rotfl::rotfl:

Time_to_face_the_music

Popping back to wish a very Happy Birthday to Donny-Gal :bdaycake:

I hope you had a lovely day