O/S Daily Thursday 8th March 2018

Hollyharvey

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TravellingAbuela

Morning folks and thanks HOLLY for kicking off. Bah we have had more snow in the night!! It's only a light covering at the moment but they say more is to come throughout the day. Eldest DGD (13) is going to London today for a few days on a school trip and if snow puts paid to that she will be mortified!

We had a lovely night of gossiping, eating and drinking (too much) wine last night. We could have sat there all night talking but they threw us out! Head feels a bit wuzzy but I'll live!

The DGDs will be to waken up shortly and get fed and watered ready for school. They (minus the eldest) are back again tonight after their swimming clubs. Of course it will be the customary Thursday Bolognese Bake and I forgot to get the mince out to defrost last night. Must remember to do that quick smart.

Not a lot planned in the way of jobs for today I feel a CBA day coming on. Just time for another quick coffee now I think.

Have a good day folks and ((HUGS)) as always for all in need/want of them. GERS I hope your mum has a lovely birthday weekend. Lots of things in store for her by the sound of it. Take care all xx

tru

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

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]dumpling[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif] They're making Die Hard 6 soon![/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Miss tru loved Die Hard, agreed with me that it's a Christmas film and can't wait til next week to see the next one [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]whiteguineapig Oh dear, I really have given the wrong impression of myself online:D You're the first person, ever, to call me sweet or gentle I do spend more time chatting to animals than I do humans, and I crochet a lot. But my reading and telly viewing involves guns, bombs, monsters, aliens and lots of violence. And I'm very vocal if I see someone being treated unfairly, which usually ends with me being painted as the nasty person, rather than the person who's being a bully in the first place [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I crocheted a bag a while ago, was really pleased with it until I realised I was going to struggle with the handles. Wherever I put them, they were either going to ruin the look of it or pull on some stitches and stretch them out of shape. I found a way to do it and am really pleased with the end result. I don't know why I was being so fussy, it's not going to be used outside of the house, it's to store carrier bags from my shopping deliveries til I give them back to the driver next time he delivers [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I have some work this morning then I'm going to whizz through the housework. I want to be finished by lunchtime, not sure why because I have nothing solid planned for this afternoon, lol. Scampi really doesn't want to shift from the sofa for a morning walk lately, I'll try him after lunch today.[/FONT]

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Gers

Good morning everyone.

Lovely to see light in the early morning again.

Just a quick pit stop from me before I get off to Glasgow. I hear there’s snow in lots of places, hope it doesn’t cause too much chaos.

Happy Thursday to all.

nmlc

Morning everyone

Hollyharvey - thanks for starting us off x

Hugs to those that want/need one x

Happy birthday to those with a birthday x

Now light, laying water everywhere as been raining since some time during the night, and still going, looks set in for the day.

DH up and gone to work stupid early, DS1 now getting ready for work and DS2 still in his pit, will wake him shortly.

Dinner last night was chicken in sauce, mash, and veg, then apple strudel and custard for dessert. Tonight I'm not sure but will organise something during today. I'm trying to use up some of the contents of the freezers as there's lots of odd bits and bobs in both freezers and the store cupboard. I'm thinking I may go down the route of a mixed grill as I have a packet of sausages, 2 x gammon steaks (both in the freezer) and I can buy some liver quite cheaply, then do chips/wedges, peas and gravy with it.

I'm going to head into town first thing to visit the bank and building society, then go to mum's and sit with her so dad can go and do some jobs. Alongside this I'll be trying to get the washing, drying and ironing done, housework of some description and change beds etc - so will just do the best I can.

Work was rather manic again yesterday - but better than Monday and Tuesday - just. Now on days' off until Monday.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x

ancientofdays

Morning everyone, a quick post as I need to get a wiggle on.

I slept much better and am hoping for a a better day. Yesterday was fine in that I managed work ok, was effective, made a difference blah blah but I was very tired by the end of the day.

House still a mess, DS said yesterday that he'll sort his stuff out, I do hope so because he couldn't remember what was clean and what was dirty so stuck all his clothes in together. Thus everything will need to be washed and getting it dry in this damp weather is going to be a pest. Yesterday was gorgeous but today is cool and soggy, not looked at the weather report yet.

Holly, you are doing really well.

Hope today goes well for everybody

redruby

Morning all


Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes yesterday I had such a lovely day and got completely spoilt, mt lovely dd has bought me a trip to London next weekend where we will stay at the waldorf hotel and afternoon tea at another place where each cake it matched with a tiny cocktail it will be a lovely couple of days and I will treat us to dinner if we can manage it or some cocktails, I am very much looking forward to it :j


Back to reality today though and back to work although I only have two days to work which is not too bad, Thursdays group are very loud and needy though so always wear us out.


Something and chips tonight will go and look after this, the house it not too bad but could not do any housework yesterday in fear of breaking the law so will have a quick tidy tonight.


Have good days all and thank you again xx

ScarletRibbons

Morning all. It's fine, dry and frosty here, and yesterday was a beautiful day, it lifted the spirits after all that snow and grey clouds. Thank you Holly, for starting off.

DH went to the docs again yesterday, and he has now got a chest infection, so was given antibiotics. he should now start to pick up a bit, the coughing was wearing him out.

We took Dgd for her swimming lesson, then came straight home.

Yesterday we were informed that our caravan storage place is closing later in the year, so we were out yesterday afternoon looking at a couple of other places. One of them is a bit too far away, but we have another one to look at this morning. Though it might be a question of taking what we can get, but it must meet certain criteria, both for our peace of mind, and the insurance.

You seemed to have had a good night TA, good to meet up with friends isn't it.
Gers, hope your cold won't turn out to be too bad, and your Mum enjoys her birthday
Speky, get into a pension scheme as soon as you can. You don't miss the money when it's taken from source, and the way things are going with pensions you'll need it in the future.

Take care folks, and have a good day

dumpling

Good morning everyone :hello:

I actually slept through Steve leaving for work so that feels weird. Bobby woke me by whining outside the bedroom door and he was overjoyed to see me. It's so lovely to see his little face in the morning with his whole body wiggling because he is wagging so hard .

I had a very difficult conversation with Steve last night about how I wasn't really coping at home with Becky and the girls and he is going to think about leaving work and staying home to help. It is a massive decision and we need to talk a lot more about it. I had to ask my lovely cmht lady to come and see me as an emergency yesterday and she is going to help me with any forms that need doing. There are lots of pros and cons to this so we need to really think hard about it or if there are any other solutions. My anxiety is through the roof with it all though so something needs to change. Steve was so very lovely and is going to talk to HR this morning to see about getting some time off in the short term.

Well, I am going to have a look for some breakfast and then have a shower and get dressed. I still need to get birthday cards for Phoebe and Jemima so I will hopefully get to town later.

Hope you all have a great day whatever you are up to, take care xx

ancientofdays

Dumpling I don't know if this would help but my employer would consider a reduction in hours, temporary or permanent in these circumstances.

As we see, I have not got on with things, I'm still eating my toast.

tiredmum2

Morning all
Dry and chilly here but the sun is in the sky
Dolly has been walked and met up with her favourite running round in circles chum
I am just having a cuppa and then i am off to the hairdressers . DD1 is coming over later as we are off to Lakeside for some clothes as she has lost 2 stone and so needs new bits . DS is still driving me mad and doesn't seem to be looking for work he is waiting on some paperwork from the tax office to prove his last five years employment as he has been promised a job if he can produce this.
Dumpling I hope Steve can get a happy medium with work
Csarina I hope your DD is on the mend
No cooking for me today as will eat out :j
Have a great day whatever you are up to x