Old Style Daily Sunday 18th February 2018

Hollyharvey

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Hollyharvey

Morning everyone

I did well today and managed to sleep until 6.00am, I had about 6 hours sleep so feel a lot better right now. I’ve got my first cup of tea and am trying to decide between porridge and scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast. I’m hungry but not sure what I fancy.

It was a glorious day here yesterday, in the afternoon it felt quite warm in the sun. I went for a short walk around the park and it was really nice to feel some sun on my back. There was a lot more people in the park than there has been recently. Perhaps spring is finally on its way.

I went and had a coffee and slice of cake in the new cafe while I was out and ended up sitting chatting to a lovely lady at the next table. She was so interesting and had had a really packed colourful life.

Today my brother and his family are coming over for his birthday tea, so I have got to do the final bits for that. I am looking forward to this, it will be nice to see them all and catch up on the news. My niece is bringing her boyfriend, the first time she has brought a boyfriend to a family celebration so we are all wondering if he is ‘the one’. I met him briefly at New Year and he seemed really nice.

Have a good day everyone whatever you are doing.

ScarletRibbons

Morning. It seems dry and quiet outside, no sparkly car or howling gale. Thanks HH, for starting off.

Been busy for the last couple of days, just household stuff, bit of shopping, but the days slip away.

Today, we are planning a day out, it's too easy at this time of year to stay at home all the time, it does you good to get out for a few hours. We are thinking of going to Alnwick and renewing our Alnwick Garden "Friends" cards. In previous years we have tried to go every month to see the changes in the garden, haven't always managed it, but we try.

I made a casserole and some mash last night and they are in the fridge for tonight's meal. For lunch we'll take sandwiches and the good old vacuum flask.

Not much else going on here. I hope everyone has a good day. Hugs to the poorlies, and the sad and worried.
Take care folks.

LaineyT

Morning everyone and thanks for the thread Holly, hope you enjoy your family meal.

It’s another beautiful start to the day here, it did get warm yesterday afternoon and I even took my coat off when seeing to Lulu!
We also have a family meal planned for today, am meeting my Uncles and various cousins for a Sunday lunch out so really looking forward to a good catch up with everyone. I haven’t seen my Uncles since Mum’s funeral a year ago.
Other than that it will be the usual Sunday ritual of bacon butties and the Archers omnibus.

Enjoy your time at Alnwick SR haven’t been for years but remember enjoying the gardens very much.

Have a good day folks x

silver-oldie

Good morning all

Thank you Hollyharvey for starting us off.

Another bright and sunny start to the day. Yesterday we sat in the conservatory for the first time this year, it's unheated but it was lovely and warm.
Only 'problem' with the sun is it shows I need to clean the windows.
Not sure what today will bring.

Take care, have a good Sunday

TravellingAbuela

Morning HOLLY and all to follow. I think you must have pinched some of my sleep allocation as I had a worse night than ever. Worrying about everything and everybody. I ended up getting up at stupid o'clock and picked up the book that I have been reading for far too long. I got so engrossed I lost track of time and have very little left to read now.

No plans for today but I must strip the bed when Mr TA vacates it and get that in the washer. It may even get pegged out if today is as nice as yesterday. The back garage door is still stuck fast (it swells in winter) so it means the trek down from the front door and up the side of the garage, which is a bit of a pain! (Or it may just get draped around upstairs!)

Mr TA was only marginally better yesterday so it was another day of soups for him. Will see what he's like when he gets up before deciding on today's menu. I doubt he'd be up to a roast dinner but lots of stuff in the freezer for a quick meal if he feels up to it.

DS is moving in with GF this weekend (well he has almost been living there for a while!) so he has been busy getting rid of all the furniture etc he doesn't need. He has been trying to foist stuff on to us but we have enough clutter as it is! I really hope it works out for him this time. Hopefully it'll be 3rd time lucky! The first time he was far too young and the second was the psycho!

KARCHER well done you! Can I book into your salon? In all my advanced years I have only had 2 hairdressers who actually listened and did as I asked. The first gave up working to have a family and the second moved to Torquay. A long way to go for a trim! I think it must be a qualification these days to ask what the customer wants doing and then do something entirely different!

HOLLY have a lovely birthday tea with your DB and family.

Have a good day folks and ((HUGS)) as always for all in need/want of them. Take care all xxx

Gers

Good morning everyone.

My sleep was deep and full of dreams. It’s not often I remember dreaming, and now I have no idea what they were about.

I woke to find the sky baby pink and blue - probably means rain is coming. The countryside is greening up, snowdrops in full bloom with the shoots of other spring bulbs peeking up. My old hydrangea needs all the old wood pruned back as does the black lace acer tree. My secateurs may get used today.

After that I plan to sit by the stove and read. I hope that everyone has a good day. Family get togethers sound really lovely, I envy those who have them.

Happy Sunday to all.

I_Love_comps

Morning Everyone,

It was misty first thing, but now a bit of sunshine is appearing.

Quiet day today. Must sort out paperwork for tomorrow as I have to go to visit moms council and show them some paperwork.

Hopefully do some of my sewing repairs too.


I also have to write down my 'end of life wishes for my mother' to hand in to care home next week. They like to have everything in writing for when the time comes. They are for my wishes too- eg if I want to be with her at the end etc.

My hubby will cook lunch - nothing fancy - a throw all in the oven kind of lunch.

Enjoy your Sunday xx

Hard_Up_Hester

Morning all

Thanks for the thread Holly hugs to those in need.

Overcast here today but I've checked the readings on the solar and everything is fine so I'm charging my kindle up.

No real plans here, I may clean my windows yet again but may give up and leave them until the neighbouring boats stop sending smoke signals.

Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester

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Good morning chums another week has whizzed by again. eldest Dd has just texted to say they have landed safely so no doubt they will be feeling a bit bleugh after the long flight. the weather is absolutely gorgeous here in kent with blus sky and sunshine a lovely touch of spring at last and a nice change fromthe grey skies of January. DD and my son-in-law and the boys and I are having a Mon-Fri break in a caravan on our beloved IoW in April and I am looking forward to that. Then I have the first week in June at Stratford-upon-Avon with my oldest friend then the last two weeks in August at the holiday house in Chale on the IoW. so lots of good things to look forward to.Plus I shall become a Gt.Grandma in March to my eldest DGD's Katie's new little girl :):) a good year ahead hopefully after the sad start.

Hope you all have a great Sunday and if the weather is good try to get out and get some of the fresh air :):)

Cheers chums

JackieO xxx

redruby

Morning all


Nice bright day here again, dd has a load of washing on the line and OH has put his work clothes on a hot wash and I have stripped the beds which are waiting to go in, we have a queue of washing !


Going to have a quick tidy round this morning and get out for a long walk this afternoon to wear the dog out, she has two long ones yesterday and slept all evening.


Got some pork fillets out for dinner, not sure what im doing with them yet but we have plenty in the cupboards, we have dd's boyf here for dinner too so one extra.


This afternoon will be a film and nap afternoon !


Have good days all xx


PS ive not been back to the hairdresser since my disastrous cut last year ! Why will they not listen !