:) What small DFW things will you do this week - w/c 7 August :)

crazy_cat_lady

P.S. Ziggy - please take care and relax as much as you possibly can.

DawnW

Morning all
Today's list:
HG blueberries for breakfast, there have been loads this year
Dog walk
Make a batch of roasted tomato sauce - I freeze mine DNMS, much easier than the bottling method which I have always been a bit wary of
Sort out box of kitchen stuff that lives in the camper van -I noticed while we were away that there were 5 bowls in there, none of which we used (there are only 2 of us!). Wonder what else is lurking. Maybe a smaller box is in order!
Hope the weather picks up as I have loads of washing to get dry
Pay milk bill
RM survey tasks which start again today
Some cleaning / tidying
Pick garden veg and fruit
Water whatever needs it (rain is never enough for things in big pots)
Going for dinner with DS and his GF tonight, so no cooking apart from the tomato sauce
Hope everyone has a good day

Twins

Morning all,

Hope everyone is well. Feeling tired today... weather is also looking grey and rain is predicted for later on.

I was hoping for a non spend day today but no chance. After dropping DS off this morning I had to pop into Tesco's and ended up buying some stationary for the kids when they return to college. Lots on half price so worth stocking up and got other bits like cereal, milk, chicken etc so spent £14.

Home now so rest of the day:

* Waiting in for new tablet to be delivered from Vodafone. They offered me a deal on a new one as old one was dying.
* Fit in home workout during lunch
* Put up DS's suit that is too small for him on Ebay.. .keep meaning to do this and forgetting
* Activate Sky VIP rewards
* Get my 5 mins of meditation in

Have a good day everyone!

Kittychick

I forgot to add yesterday that we sourced quite a lot of Firewood yesterday-got it home and husband spent an hour chopping it, probably about a weeks worth.. Every basket and tubs now filled but hopefully won't be used this week.. Even better if it's not before Sept!
Just taken a phone call and have agreed to an extra volunteer session-normally I do a Thursday afternoon but I'm doing tomorrow morning now as well... Hoping to be getting some job interviews soon and will be using them as references so I feel I need to be as accommodating as possible right now. Also means I'm not tempted to go on a spending trip if I'm busy all morning.

FatVonD

Afternoon all, hope HappyKitties daughter is okay and being a good patient

I'm at home today having another get your head together/look for other work day.

I have applied for a job at my local Mr T (no fares of any description!)

Cleaned DS's room and liberated lots of plates and cutlery.

Delivered fish babies to pet shop.

Picked up A4 paper and batteries from £1 shop.

YS tuna sandwich for lunch.

ziggy2407

Good Evening All

Kittychick - Welcome, you've joined a great group
HK - Hope DD's op went well
DNMS - Sending love, hope today has been ok for you

Another early start as had hospital appointment, am now back on steroid treatment for an autoimmune issue, please can you send lots of good vibes this way as I'm getting a bit fed up now and just want to feel well. Haven't done a great deal as struggled to keep my eyes open but today I/we managed:

Checked Bank & made PAD
RM Surveys
Uploaded last nights online shopping receipt to COS
Checked last night's online shop receipt to ASDA price guarantee and they've sent me a voucher for £4.86 (first time I've ever done this, wish I'd known to do this before)
Enter a few comps
All meals from cupboards/fridge/freezer
Checked: Luckyphone, Ashleigh, Numberplatelotto, FPL

Love

C x

dizzyblnd

Hi Ziggy, what competitions are worth doing? And which just fill your inbox with spam?

PurpleFairy26

Advice please I've made some blackberry liqueur by steeping blackberries in red wine (to have sugar added) can I use the blackberries that are left after I strained it? Maybe add to some more and make jam? Your thoughts would be appreciated

determined_new_ms

I haven't used them myself perps but when I was looking up making blackberry whiskey it did say use the fruit afterwards, so I'd say yes x

"Having slept in the whisky for six months, the blackberries will be delicious folded through whipped cream and oatmeal to make cranachan. You can also spoon them over ice cream or make into compote."

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2016/08/bramble-whisky/

this one says "Leave as long as you can (a year is good), keeping the blackberries in the jar – they will make a fantastic dessert served with ice-cream when the time comes."

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/aug/31/how-make-blackberry-wine-whisky

determined_new_ms

Morning things much better for me today as there has been a turn of events in the situation for me. This was such a major relief yesterday that the anxiety I was feeling lifted immediately. Now to enjoy my last day off

After your post perps I've decided we'll go foraging for brambles so I can start the blackberry whiskey

we didn't end up going to the wildlife park as it was torrential rain yesterday but today's forecast looks good

[STRIKE]do load of washing and hang out[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]make oh some rice to have with lo sausages and fried courgettes for lunch [/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]read martin's newsletter[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]tidied the lounge & kitchen & washed up[/STRIKE]

make me and madam sandwiches to take out with us

going to call into town before wl park and pick up an order from boots (xmas gift for dd bought in sale )

make cookies with madam. Might also make some strawberry muffins

I've a glut of courgettes again so think I'll make courgette curry ala Mrs F for the freezer

Water greenhouse veg

hope to get down the allotment for an hour with madam later

list a load of things on fleabay

free exercise

the usual getting bags/clothes/lunches ready for tomorrow :j only 2 more working days before I'm off for 13 days :beer:

Ok that'll do have a great day x