O/S Daily Monday 21st April 2014

nmlc

O/S Daily Monday 21st April 2014

This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet up (although check the fence hasn’t just been painted first!) and join us for an Old Style natter. The more the merrier!

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Some people who chat here like to try to answer everyone. Don’t feel you have to though, a general “hi everyone, hope everyone’s well” is fine

nmlc

Morning everyone

Hugs to those that want/need them.

Now light, wispy cloud and sun shining.

DH and myself up and enjoying a cuppa, boys still in their pits.

Yesterday we had a change of plan and we all went to my parents to have lunch with everyone, DH re-arranged our commitment to another date. It was great to spend some time with everyone, and we all shared some more great food, wine, chat and laughter.

Today is going to be a lazy chilled day – I’m going to do a roast lamb dinner with all the trimmings, I haven’t made a proper roast for a while. The lamb is a whole leg of lamb so there will be lots of meat – so I’ll have enough for another meal – this I’ve menu planned for Wednesday night – it will be a big pot of gravy with the meat re-heated in it, I’ll serve it with pots and veg – to use up the LO’s. I’ve menu planned for the rest of the week too, so hoping I won’t be needing any top up shops from the SM – as I still have loads of food in the fridge/freezer and storecupboard.

This is the last day of the holidays/bank holiday weekend here for us all, both boys are back to college/school tomorrow and DH and myself are back to work in the morning.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x

camelot1001

Morning All

Hope you are all enjoying the Easter weekend, looks like the weather could be ok here (it's not raining anway). Washing in the machine, one load already on the line.

Got back from York last night, didn't really enjoy the weekend. Loved York, it's a beautiful city but there were 9 of us away for a hen weekend/30th birthday celebration for one of the bridesmaids who is also a good friend of our family. The bride to be, her mum and her gran were there and seemed to close ranks. All they wanted to do was sit and have breakfast for 3 hours then walk a few yards and go for coffee for another 3 hours. Thankfully the 30th birthday girl and a couple of others wanted to see something of the city so we could escape but it didn't go down very well. Bride quite boring, didn't want to go out with the bridesmaids even for a meal and a drink (can't say I blame her for not wanting to go out and get drunk and making a fool of herself). Bride's Gran critisised everything I said and the hotel cost £175 for 2 nights.:eek: I could have spent that money somewhere else and been more than happy. Sorry, rant over.

Anyway, got home and DD and DS2 had built the shed I bought a couple of weeks ago so that cheered me up.

Not doing much today I don't think, hope you all enjoy your day. Hugs to those not feeling so good, I will go and catch up with your news. Take care. XX

redruby

Morning all,


Camelot what a shame your weekend was not so good the bride sounds like a nightmare ! x


Sunny here after rain all day yesterday we spent all day indoors but we did manage to list some ebay stuff and I made three cakes so the day was not wasted.


I am off to work today need to leave soon will be a busy day today as we have go karts for the kids. OH and dd will be in charge of having a clean through and cooking dinner which will be pie and mash, I will do a roast Wednesday when I am off.


Jackie and molly hope you are both doing well.


Have good days all xx

Hard_Up_Hester

Morning all
Sunny here today, yesterday we had rain & thunder & lightening, the rain was so heavy that hubby got marooned in the shed for a while. I spent time in the kitchen, I made 2 loaves of bread and a plate of brownies as well as roast lamb.
Last day of the holiday for me today, can't say I'm looking forward to going back, I might make a batch of scones to take in with me to cheer everybody up.
My mission today is to tidy up the yarn & fabric that has built up i one corner of the living room, from where I've been crafting away. I shall sort out just enough yarn to finish a blanket, tidy the quilt fabric into 2 bags, one for each quilt & then the corner will look better.
Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester

Moorhen

Morning everyone,

Molly, JackieO Get well hugs.

Hester Hope that tomorrow is not too bad, I am not looking forward to going back either.

LW Do you still have the princesses?

Camelot sorry that your weekend was not good.

Judi How are things?

Lovely day with my parents and my brother and his two children yesterday, really enjoyed being allowed chocolate again!

Today, one last attempt to tidy the pit and meeting a friend or coffee.

Have a lovely day everyone.:)

Time_to_face_the_music

Good morning everyone

Had some rain yesterday afternoon and evening but the sun is shining again now.

Last day of the Easter holidays today so not too much planned, another chilling day and a bit of time spent getting things ready for work. DH has already said, oh well at least it's only a 4 day week and only a couple of weeks to next bank holiday weekend!

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

Bitsy_Beans

Morning
It's a heck of a lot warmer today :T
Luna has been walked. Plans today are to bake cakes and scones. Treated myself to some clotted cream the other day so Cream tea is in order
House needs a tidy round and Hoover and kitchen needs a good blitz too. BM is on, WM going on shortly.
Kids go back to school tomorrow :eek: not sure where the last two weeks have gone. Feel kinda sad but also a tiny bit relieved that I can get my routine back

Tea might be a stir fry, haven't decided yet need to check what I have in freezer.

Hugs and spoons all round xx

System

Afternoon all,

Judi How are things?

All is quiet on the home front thanks. I'm ok too.

Not got anything planned for today, just a chilled out day.

Hope your all taking good advantage of the sunshine.

Rest and be thankful,
Have a great day all.

RosyRed

Quiet on here today so hope everyone is enjoying their Easter.Sunny here too,I put my coat on when I took Lyla and was boiling when I got back in.
DGD has just gone back to her Mums & they are off out somewhere.We had a lovely time with the modelling icing & made more buns so she's taken some back with butterflies on,and a frog and a lion

Thai turkey curry in the sc for later,DH & I are off into town to watch our friends lad & band- giving ourselves the afternoon off after lots of babysitting this weekend,DS will drop us off.

Well wishes to everyone,enjoy your day x

Hard_Up_Hester

Hi all
Moorhen, I have developed a twitch in my eye, lol, that's how much I'm looking forward to it!
I'm about half way through clearing out the pile of rubbish in the living room, I've unpicked zips & saved buttons from old items of clothing & saved a bag fabric for the 2 quilts I have planned. I've sorted out the yarn for 3 knitted scarves & 2 crochet blankets, I have 'project bags' ready to grab & go for when I want something to do. I've also unearthed my kindle & put it on charge, I shall be taking it to work daily as I will be lunching alone now people have been asked to change their break times.
I have a Dr's appointment tomorrow as they are struggling to get my blood pressure down, MIL gets her results tomorrow, DD1 is 33 weeks & has her bag packed & is all ready at home, DD2 is 20 weeks & is feeling lots better, it's a miracle she's hung on to the baby as she's been so unwell. Stressed, moi, much!
As Judi says onwards & forwards, it can only get harder, lol.
Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester