Saturday 2nd August

tru

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Morning :hello:[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]donny-gal Love your crochet, I haven't tried making dresses, no-one I know is having a baby girl I haven't tried the C2C yet. bargainbird I saw one of your blankets on FB, lovely Mine is JAYG granny squares with a wide border of granny stripes. I'm not making another blanket for myself after this. I do fancy doing different stitches for every row though, I might make a bag with greys and silver.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]More courgettes have been picked, along with tomatoes and borlotti beans.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]It's been raining on and off since 4pm yesterday. I was in the greenhouse when it started, all the neighbours went inside – I hadn't really noticed the general noise til they all disappeared It was silent apart from the rain so I stayed where I was and carried on.[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]It's raining quite heavily now so I'll be staying indoors. [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I have two big boxes of jiffy bags in the loft and I can't get up there to get them down. The ladder is in the loft Mr tru stands on the small stepladder, reaches in and pulls the big ladder down, but he's a foot taller than me so it's easy for him [/FONT]

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Sammy_J

Okay, so it's almost two hours since I said I'd start the ironing and I've not even plugged the thing in yet! I have however done the washing up, cleared the fridge and bread bin out, taken the rubbish and recycling out (wearing my slippers across the communal car park!), washed the bin, bleached the kitchen grouting, cleaned all the kitchen sides and washed the floors. Anything to get out of doing the ironing!

bargainbird

Tru - you'll love c2c really quick
SJ - ironing now !!!!

Just done mine

Was going to take DS to park to learn how to ride his bike with 2 wheels but it's raining, was going to take kids to police training college open day but it's raining grrrrr

Instead I will hope the rain eases this afternoon and make a toffee cake :0

Lilyplonk

................... and you're 'owning up' to NOT having started the yet, Sammy J! Who on earth do you think you are - flipping 'Wonder Woman'?

Are you really trying to put [STRIKE]the rest of us[/STRIKE] ME to shame , hun .................. ?

Julie67

Morning all,

Hi Bargainbird,tru donny gal you are all so clever with your crocheting. I have seen a beautiful little pair of shoes for our new granddaughter due in February but I don't know if my crocheting is up to it. I will have a go but I may be asking lots of questions.

Sammy I don't iron, at all, honestly. I did when we were younger but I decided life was too short to spend hours ironing. I try and fold everything really flat off the line or hang on coat hangers. If it comes out of the dryer it's fine anyway and then it gets hung in the wardrobe. Most creases come out anyway and if they don't as a last resort I iron that one item. I never iron bedding. All our beds have throws on anyway so you can't see the creases:D

A clean through this morning and then working on my craft room, office, relaxation room, reading and lounging room:rotfl: I can't wait for it to be finished. It's being done on a very tight budget in other words things from the loft, garage etc but I can't wait:)

Bargainbird end of the month for us and pennies are very tight. I love the sound of the mushy pea curry, do you have the recipe handy?

Well best get on, have a lovely Saturday x

Time_to_face_the_music

Good morning all ..... just about

Torrential rain overnight and this morning and although the sun is shining at the moment, it's through some very black clouds so don't think it will last for long.

Having a bit of a tidy up and declutter but not sure how long enthusiasm will last. Would like to list a few bits on ebay later too. Budget is looking very tight for this month and a bit of extra money would be a great help.

I don't iron either but DH needs to look smart for work and he quite enjoys it, so he irons all his own shirts and throws my skirts that need it in too. What a star he is :A

Layered pilaff with YS lamb mince for dinner but have just realised we don't have any yoghurt so aforementioned wonderful DH is making a mercy dash for some.

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.

TTFTM x

sistercas

morning all

Damp here today , next door are prepping for a big BBQ , I feel a bit sorry for them as it has forecast more rain , hope it doesn't rain too much .

I've made a start on the cleaning , so far done the kitchen, dining room and living room , DH is going to do the stairs and landing and I'll do the bathroom when everyone's been in .

MIL is coming later , I'm hoping she can manage our stairs still as she recently had a stair lift put in at home and I think she s going to struggle now with ours as they are steep.:cool:

Bangers and mash and onion gravy for dinner
Have a good day everyone xx

Islandmaid

Morning all,

Hugs to the poorlies and fed ups xx

Its teaming down with rain here, typical Cowes Week weather....

Washing all done and on the maidens - why my darling daughter feels the need to do all her washing on a sat morning getting under my feet (leaves it for me to hang out - hmmmmm)

Woke up in a proper panic this morning as I just realised its only 4 weeks till we get married!!!!! I am a bit over whelmed by it all at the moment OH is brill but its all the little things just before that i,m fretting about, the favours, flowers, table decs etc he,s offerred to help, but being the control freak I am, I know that he will not 'do it right' with his sausage fingers - time for me to do lists and delegate or I will look like frankinsteins bride on the day having run around like a nutter in the morning......

Winge over

Have a fab day all xx

bargainbird

IM - 4wks if I jump on the boat I'll help, I would trade hanging out DD washing for helping you

Got out to the park in between showers, DS has cracked it but just needs to learn to start off on his own lol

donny-gal

Morning all
Pouring here in the Cotswolds. Looks like my crochet hook, and water colour paints will be in use today, cannot see the point in trailing round getting soaked. And getting Skye soaked too Didn't bring a mega heavy rain coat with us anyway

Shopping Centres do not like dogs, and tbh we don't need anything. DH has got his nose in a book, with Skye at the side of him asleep. I managed to get her out for the necessary in a short break between the rain, doesn't look like much if a chance of a break now though.

So far, I have made myself a cup of coffee, and made and had my breakfast (yoghurt porridge), put DH's out as he was still asleep. Other than the short walk with Skye, and a little crocheting first thing, I have been on my pad, so I think I can take the award for laziest this morning.

((Hugs)), Spoons, Positive Vibes all round. Take care everyone, DG