Old style daily Wednesday 12 th March

sistercas

Old Style Daily Thread Saturday 8th March
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sistercas

Morning all

A quick one from me as I'm off to work soon

I can hear the birds singing even though it's still dark

Scrambled egg for breakfast. And a sandwich for lunch

(((Hugs))) to all that need

Have a good day everyone xx

[Deleted User]

Good Morning everyone a bit of a grey start, but at least its dry.I have a really busy day today,school run first preceeded by walking DDs mutt first beforehand. Then I have to whizz down to Bapchild to order my new car as it takes at least 10-12 weeks before I can get it.Then back to home again for a very quick cuppa before going to see the diet nurse for weigh-in.I see the consultant next week and fingers crossed I will get my op. next month.Home for a quick lunch, via DDs house to make sure the little dog has enough water and a quick trip for her to the garden outside, then off to U3A for monthly meeting.Our speaker to day is going to chat about his years as the Captain of a Hovercraft.I must remember to take my chequebook as its annual fees day today.Then to DGS Mikey's school for 3.30 to pick him up and back to his house to make after school snacks for the four boys before their Mum arrives home at 6.30-7.00, I shall also peel some spuds for her and put their roast chicken dinner on about 5.00, and then I can come home and put my feet up ...and breathe :):)So today will vanish in a flash :):)
Life seems to be getting busier instead of quieter for me just lately
we came forth in the quiz last night,but had a great deal of fun at the same time :)
Well enough chit-chat its time I got a wriggle on and had my shower and some porridge before setting out.
Have a good day everyone what ever you are doing
Cheers chums
JackieO xxx

Time_to_face_the_music

Good morning sistercas, JackieO and all that follow

Exhausting day yesterday, training is harder than working! Learned a lot so very happy but I absolutely hate being away from DH.

Getting ready for free hotel breakfast which was delicious yesterday. Lunch was good too, the staff canteen is much more of a restaurant, and we are given £7.50 vouchers to spend each day.

This is a beautiful part of England, I would love to be staying here for leisure.

Better get a move on.

Well wishes for all sick people and pets and hugs for those that need or just want them. Keep well and safe and have a super day

camelot1001

Morning All
Didn't get time to post yesterday, builders were here, had washing to put out as it was such a lovely day, painted the dressing table (again), did the packed lunches and then went to the tip on my way to work. A little quieter this morning, just need to put the washing out.
This dressing table is turning into something of a nightmare, the paint just doesn't cover the white undercoat, it's only duck egg blue so shouldn't be that bad. It's had 5 coats now and still doesn't look right. Still, I will plough on!
Rubbed down the skirting boards in the room that will be DS2s - he is now out of hospital and on his travels again, hope he takes it easy.
Managed to hem some work trousers and sew a button back on last night and then fixed DDs jacket hood, clothes are so poorly made now.
Hugs to those in need, hope you are all well.
Not sure what's for tea, will have a think! Take care. XX

lonewhitewolf

Good Morning all.
Painful day yesterday as torn muscle in thigh was a nightmare. Not too bad today but i am still going to take it steady. If its no better by tomorrow i am seeing my doc.
Still got contractors in school but it was nice this morning to walk around having my path lit up by the new lights. Window fitters are a nightmare as they leave so much mess for me to clean up each night (will be having strong words with them today).
Dinner tonight will be pot luck as i have forgotten to take anything out of the freezer.
Going to try and clean the house today on my break if my thigh lets me (if not it can stay a mess for another day lol)
Only ones really suffering are my dogs as there is no way i can walk them as i am at the moment (might see if i can convience DD to take them out later for me)
Must remeber to make sure dh gets my massage couch out of the garage tonight for me as i have a client booked for fri and i want to give it a wash down first.
Anyhoo Hugs to all in need
Bright Blessings xx

nmlc

Morning everyone

Hugs to those that want/need them.

Now light, sun shining in a cloudless blue sky, but have had a frost so a bit chilly, but it’ll warm up soon. It was much warmer without the chilly wind yesterday. Washing on the line.

DH up and gone to work stupid early.

Dinner last night was sausages, mash, cabbage, carrots and gravy. Remembered to get the tubs of casserole out to defrost last night, so tonight we’re having casserole, mash and veg, I will make some dumplings to go with it as I’m not sure exactly how much meat there is – I’m actually quite happy to have just some gravy, over my veg!

Slept so much better last night, think it was a combination of being so exhausted as had another manic day at work yesterday, and also managing to sort of some of the things on my mind which I now feel much more settled with, feel generally more settled and calm – so hoping that this will continue so I can get a better sleeping pattern back.

Only working until lunchtime today then on days off, have all the normal chores to do when I get back so will crack on with those.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x

snoozer

Hi everyone,


Today is a red letter day. I have and early rhododendron in a pot that I have had for over 20 years. Every year it buds and starts to develop and then, just as the flowers are about to open we have a hard frost and the flowers are killed off. Today the flowers are in full bloom, I can probably count on the fingers of one hand the number of times this has happened. It makes me happy, but the downside is that we are going away tonight till Sunday so today is the only day I can appreciate it!


DH is under the cosh at work - he has a new manager who he says is probably the worst he's had, which considering he's worked for the company nearly 30 years and had umpteen changes of boss is saying something. Is it me or does anyone else think that conditions at work are regressing, with management wanting more and more work and longer hours out of their employees? This is happening to everyone in my family.


Anyhow, plans today - I already have dough for 2 loaves rising, I usually use Dan Lepards kneading technique (virtually no kneading, minimal effort) but today I put it in the kitchenaid so we'll see how that turns out. I am also making a raspberry almond cake, DH's fave and continuing my quest for the best chocolate cake recipe. I made choc peanut butter cookies yesterday, I love peanut butter.


I also need to pack and have a quick whizz round the house so I must go.


Have a good day.

System

Morning all,

bahh ive got lots to moan about today but I'll stick to the positives.

I mentioned yesterday that I had a visitor at 11, well I was contacted a few weeks ago about taking part in a health survey. I would be paid an amount for taking part. My health was discussed, height, weight etc, am I deaf, blind, the usual stuff. However, i have discovered, ive put on all the weight ive lost since coming off the anti depressants. I'm ok when hubby is working away but i get so stressed having him back at home and I'm not in the frame of mind i should be to keep my diet in check so ive made an appointment at my GP's surgery. I could kick myself for being so weak.

My eldest son came to see us last night bringing his two youngest children. It was so good to see them. Hubby recons they have been fed too many E numbers. I think he forgets how lively 7 and 8 year old boys can be... Well no, that's not strictly true. He never really had to deal with ours, I did.

Usual jobs today but my get up and go, got up and went. Beds stripped and being laundered as I type. Pork for tea I think.

Have a great day all,

busiscoming2

Morning all,

JackieO - New Car, how lovely

Well my day didn't start too well. DH couldn't get the van started (no surprise there with it being cold and damp) so he thought it would be a good idea for me to tow him so he could bump it. I think the sight of an 800cc Matiz pulling a LWB Movano must have amused some people. Anyway it didn't bump, so I went to work with a loud clonking to the rear of my car and he called out RAC. At least now he knows he has a leaky injector and a can of easystart!

So on a lighter note the sun looks like its trying to get out. It probably knows my washing is in the TD!

Off to the Priory this afternoon as tomorrow is the anniversary of my mum's passing and I feel the need to visit

Pizza for tea tonight with lovely wedges.

Have a good day.

System

Off to the Priory this afternoon as tomorrow is the anniversary of my mum's passing and I feel the need to visit

((((hugs)))