Thursday 18th February - What small DFW things will you do today?!

DawnW

DawnW wrote: »

My list for today:
Dog walks x 2 Done
Put stuff away in the loft cupboard that I didn't get to yesterday Not yet
Make a cake Not done
Go through fridge to see what needs using up - probably enough for a soup! Done, made ham and veg soup, plenty for lunch today and tomorrow for both of us
Dismantle the chicken house to take to DDs before I weaken and buy more chickens Done, phew, hard work! 2 truck loads :eek:
HM meals - need to buy a red pepper and some ginger though, for the curry I am going to make for supper Done, curry was gorgeous (weightwatchers chicken jalfrezi if anyone is interested )
Pop into sales unit at some stage Didn't get there today

Better get on with dog walk #1. Hope you all have a good day

maria3104 wrote: »

Hi All

Dawn W, No chickens, a crisis of enormous proportions. How will you manage with no chickens.

I'm not sure Maria But I have been having problems with them lately, including egg eating, despite the best of everything food wise. I put it down to their small run size, so off they have gone to live with DD, who has much more space (and many more chickens ). They looked very happy today when I went over, so I am not sad at all about those particular chickens (years ago a couple of them would have had their necks rung!) but the idea of no more chickens ever I know it is the right decision though, and can now plan to fill up the space with loads more plants

Mind you, if I should have a premium bond come up enough to buy a house with a big garden, I would have more like a shot!

Ally, great to hear that you have bought a car Hope you get many years of trouble free service out of it.

Bobarella

Hey that's great LegoMum it's always worth an ask isn't it.

crazy_cat_lady

Evening all
I've survived another day - didn't do much, but still a bit grumpy. I think I'm putting this down to sugar detox as I'm trying to cut right back.
Happy new car Ally - hope you enjoy it.
And good news on the family ticket legomum. :T

crazy_cat_lady wrote: »

[STRIKE]:) Check banking and PAD[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Relax and try not to stress[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Make something with roast dinner leftovers and freeze[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Blend veggie soup[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Catch up on my crochet/knitting[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Get out and enjoy some fresh air[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Get me and the kids to the dentist this afternoon for our check up[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Read through my CBT stuff and try some positive thinking[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:) Do one survey[/STRIKE]

Successful day on the list front. I have been thinking about Mother's Day as it's sneaking up. My mam is one of those people who just gets the things she wants as and when she wants them. I have been thinking about knitting or crocheting her a bunch of flowers, but I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not...

Baileys_Babe

Ian011 wrote: »

FCA regulations effective 26 October 2015 require financial services, including banks, card companies and insurance companies, to use numbers starting 01, 02, 03 or 080 for contact by existing customers.

All the nonsense with premium 084 and 087 numbers has largely come to an end. Now is the time to check the official website of every company that you deal with on a regular basis in order to find their new numbers.

I wasn't aware of this, thank you. I have always looked for and found geographic or free numbers to use as apose to premium numbers, this should make them easier to find.

Baileys_Babe

CCL alternatively you could knit or crochet your Mum a flower and turn it into a brooch.

crazy_cat_lady

Baileys_Babe wrote: »

CCL alternatively you could knit or crochet your Mum a flower and turn it into a brooch.

Good idea!
Thanks :beer:

ziggy2407

Bobarella wrote: »

Hi Everyone

Ziggy -how is your mum doing after her op?

lego_mum wrote: »

Ziggy Hope your mums ok.

Mum was the first person in theatre this morning which was good, arranged a taxi to get her there for 7am (as had to sort DS out) but taxi picked her up early and she was outside waiting from 6.10, lovely man took her inside and got her a cuppa and somewhere warm to sit - she met him again in theatre he was the anaesthetist. The lump had gone further into the muscle than they thought and they have gone further up her arm towards her shoulder. Results (as to whether cancerous or not) within the next few weeks - looks like a further op may be needed for further down her arm as more lumps Had her here for the day and then we received a phone call which rocked our world yet again - my brother has taken a turn for the worse and its looking like he has hours/days rather than a couple of years, he is in the Cancer Hospital and he is scared, frightened but knows he is dying - heartbreaking, took mum to see him - she wanted to stay the night (with his wife and daughter) but I honestly believe she isn't well enough, she's in a lot of pain with her arm and extremely tired and a hard plastic chair isn't going to do her any good. We will go back as soon as they call - hope that doesn't make me sound uncaring - I am torn

Will try to pop in and as I can but these are difficult days

Love to you all, hug your loved ones close.

Baileys_Babe

Baileys_Babe wrote: »

Today I will/plan to:
LSD only small spend on workshop with professional artist
Post on this thread for support, motivation and inspiration
Open curtains fully
Close curtains before it gets dark
Turn off lights and appliances not in use
Post letter today so it can go 2nd class
reusable sanitary ware
Stick to meal plan
B/L/D from stores
Renew library books
Return library books
Reserve library books or a may hold off for a little bit so we can finish a few others first, decided to wait
PAD into saving £3.66 -1p
Soak porridge overnight, really need to do this I haven't done for a few days and I miss my porridge didn't happen
Set DW to run overnight
Set WM to run overnight, if enough for a full load
Check FPL
Educate children for very low cost
Entertain children and us for free
Do not wash hair
Finish reading Martin’s email
Keep heating to a minimum, we have jumpers and blankets

I managed to do most of today's list. I've not felt to bad regarding only a few hours sleep, ironically dd who went to sleep quickly last night and had to be woken this morning started to flag late afternoon.

Baileys_Babe

Ziggy What a long and hard day you and your family have been having. I think bring you Mum home was the right thing to do, she needs looking after and you SIL and niece will have other things on their minds at present. I am sorry for the news regarding your brother and I hope your Mums diagnosis is benign.