OS Daily Monday 23rd September 2013

LameWolf

Hi all

Apologies for not posting last week (we got home from Anglesey last Monday) but I was completely exhausted; it's one of the down sides of lupus, a holiday, which is supposed to be a relaxing time, is exhausting, because I'm not taking regular rests, just keeping going all day because I don't want to spoil the holiday for Mr LW. By the end I was running on adrenaline, caffeine and sheer willpower!:rotfl:

We had a lovely time, saw lots of interesting stuff, and I was able to persuade Mr LW to visit things I couldn't access in the wheelchair - f'r instance, we visited Caernarfon Castle, which also houses the Welsh Fusiliers Museum - I couldn't get in the museum, but he went in while I sat and read the castle guide book.:o Also celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary; the hotel proprietor rustled up champagne for us, even though they don't have it on their wine list, he got it specially for us. Mr LW has done a write-up on Tr!p Advis0r about the hotel, as it was very, very good for what we paid.:money:
Back to normality and sanity now - I have two Hairy Hooligans due in about an hour, so I'd better get on and make sure the bungalow's presentable - and me, as well, I guess, as I'll be required to have a photo taken with the dogs.:o

beemuzed wrote: »

Hubbie has (i hope!) enough marmalade left for two more breakfasts so need to get the frozen seville oranges out of the freezer and make another batch tomorrow - would do it today but he's working and I need sugar and lemons - and can't go and get them! Grrrh!

Ach! Shame I don't live near you, I'd get Mr LW to pop round with a jar - I have a small HM jam mountain, and there's two types of marmalade in amongst it.:o

sistercas

Judi wrote: »

Morning
Well I had a little play last night but I need an idiots guide too. I have to say it took me months to figure out Facebook and Twitter... well lets not go there eh? I'm trying to work out Instagram at the moment.... one thing at a time I think for me.:all,

I have no idea what Instagram is about at all , as you say one thing at a time :rotfl:

bargainbird wrote: »

Morning

SC-Hover the mouse over the image then click "pin it" another window will pop up and you can create individual boards like one for food, hair etc. To get to the actual reciepe you would need to click "website" when you click on the pic....Does hat make sense...
xx

Thankyou. And thanks to bitsy I will have a look later x

Hard_Up_Hester

Welcome back Mrs MH and NPM.
Welcome back from your Hols, LW, I always need a rest to get over a holiday, so I know how you feel, have fun with your hairy hooligans.
Hester

sistercas

molly poor dd, bless her it's such a big thing for her, thank goodness she could contact you. I've found with my own dd she is ringing or texting constantly , just for reassurance I think. Hopefully your dd will make friends soon and settle down x

I'm just in the process of cleaning dd1s room , the amount of stuff she took to uni you would think her room would have been stripped bare! But no there is stuff all over , I'm taking the opportunity to wash curtains, cushions , I've dusted 3 months of fluff off the skirting boards , emptied an overflowing bin and picked tons of books , clothes and various items . And she tells me she's been cleaning her room
I'm going to paint it while she's away and get a new duvet cover .

Hard_Up_Hester

Not a bad day today, ironing done, ready meals for hubby's lunches made.
No Harry Dresden as I've been busy, but I'll read some later.
Tomorrow I may try to make some marmalade, I also need to make some chutney in the next couple of weeks, but no mad rush for that.
A bit peeved that I've not lost any more weight, but that could have something to do with me eating prunes, I'm hoping they help regulate thing so I don't have to resort to laxatives which I've never taken before & don't want to start now.
Have a good evening everyone.
Hugs Hester

donny-gal

Evening everyone, quick check in from Pau. Your old stomping ground NPM. I wish cutting out snacks would let me lose weight (I rarely snack as know I would gain!). As for a size 10, in my dreams, but then again at size14 looked awful. Would settle for a good 16 for next April, will see how the next few weeks go, as I usually can lose in Spain.

Hope you DD is OK Molly, and all others who have just gone, my DS revelled in it, we spoke occasionally on the phone, but mainly via MSN Messenger, which was state of the art then, or at least told me he was alive when he was online.
LW glad you enjoyed your hols! enjoy the 2 hairy hooligans, my hairy hooligan is asleep at the side of me after a walk.
Almost time to go for dinner, so will depart now with ((hugs)), spoons, and positive vibes as needed, nice to see some old faces back. DG

meanmarie

Had lovely lunch with my SIL to-day, we hadn't had a good chat for ages....she and my brother have been separated for years, but she is still the nearest to a sister I have, she works full time and looks after her 89/90 year old mother who is fitter than me but expects the world to revolve around her.

Lovely weather here now for last 3 days it has been great for drying clothes and getting a bit of tidying done in garden.....it is a disgrace as nobody did much this year...tomatoes and peppers in greenhouse, will have to sort the former soon as think that they may not ripen for much longer.

Hugs to those of you who are missing children who have gone away to college.....mine never seemed to miss home at all, maybe I should have done something else as a mother!

Very few blackberries ripe here, will have to do another turn of the fields over the next few days as I think that I have about a pound in the freezer, that won't make enough jam to keep DS3 in jam and me in crumbles for the winter, will coax OH on a mission I think.

Welcome back to Mrs MH and NPM....you have been missed although I have been keeping track of you and Asher on FB.

Hester....take care.

Sleep well and stay safe.

Marie

mrsmortenharket

Do I have you on fb Marie?! I don't know who's who most of the time! :rotfl:

None of my kids have flown he nest yet, but my dd is 14 this birthday so it's not long off.

Lisa x