Old Style Daily Thursday 14th February 2019

Hollyharvey

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ancientofdays

Good morning, sorry to hear that you aren't well OL.

I'm up and we have quite a busy day. OH is taking DS for a medical appointment first thing, when they return, OH is helping a neighbour with something, then this afternoon I'm going to the appointment with a voluntary organisation for some sessional work. That's a good hour's drive away, going there is not a problem but I don't much fancy the return journey in the rush hour - on a motorway that frequently grinds to a halt. At least no snow this time, the original arrangements, two weeks ago, we're cancelled because of snow.

Sending good wishes to all those who are unwell, sad or worried and thinking of Snoozer and Steve.

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

Still pitch black, dry underfoot after the sky clearing and lovely sunshine yesterday, today is supposed to be warmer too, we'll see.

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 jacket potatoes, tuna mayo, ham, boiled egg, side salad, beans and coleslaw, enjoyed by us all. I remembered to get the chicken out to defrost, so tonight we'll be having chicken, bacon and mushroom pie, mash, veg and gravy.

Yesterday work was either manic or dead, we're in our calm before the storm period. I'm now on days' off and don't go back until Monday but have the ever growing "to do" list - have lots to do today, so will try and get as much done as possible today, so it makes tomorrow less busy. DS2 has a dentist appointment this afternoon in the next town, so need to take him for that.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x

TravellingAbuela

Morning folks and thanks HOLLY for the start. Yet again insomnia struck me but I am beginning to think that's how it will always be now. OL sorry you feel grim, there are lots of bugs around this time of year.

Aldi day for me but still trying to live from the freezers so it's mostly fruit, veg and dairy on my list. Plenty of meat, fish, fruit and veggie stuff still in the freezer. DD picking me up at 8.30 on her way to school so should hopefully beat the rush in Aldi and be back home again in good time.

The 3 DGDs are here for tea and sleepover so the usual Bolognese Bake for tea. Will crack on with that when I get back and then it's just ready for throwing in the oven later.

Hairdresser coming around 1.00 to give me a much needed trim and then the afternoon is my own till the girls descend on me later. I may potter with some mundane jobs or I may just get my feet up and think s*d it! The latter sounds more appealing.

Have a good day folks and ((HUGS)) for the poorlies, sad, worried or lonely. TAFF, HOLLY, POPPY and STEVE/SNOOZER in my thoughts. Take care all xx

Just as I was going to send this I got a text from DD with the sad news that a boy she had known all her life has just died suddenly. He would be about 46, same age as her, with a DD same age as her youngest. Life can be so cruel, that is no age. Yet another example of live life whilst you can as you don't know what's waiting to happen. So very sad.

camelot1001

Morning All

Rubbish nights sleep here, not sure why, yesterday wasn't difficult at work, we had a meeting then I went with some colleagues to buy storage boxes, had lunch, booked some flights to Oz for the summer and went home! Sadly today will be somewhat busier.

It's still very breezy but so far is dry and mild, it's good to see the days getting longer.

Thinking of the poorlies and worrieds. Take care. XX

redruby

Morning all


Very thick frost here this morning and very cold indeed its meant to get up to 10deg later on though so a bit warmer.


OH woke me with a Valentimes card and some chocolates bless him I forgot will get him something later.


Going to see a friend in hosputal after work its about an hours drive away, she has had major surgery dd is coming with me and we will stop for some food on the way so a later night for me.


Oh Will sort his own dinner out which I suspect will be fish and chips from the van that comes to the village.


Right have good days all xx

Nelski

Good morning :wave:

TA that is really sad and you are right not everyone goes on to a ripe old age so we do need to make the most of it.

OLoh thats just rubbish...hope a day in bed helps... you do so much for everyone else so hope they are running around after you for a change

taff big squeezy hugs ...i'm not surprised you are still in a holding pattern you are still going through so much

nan now where was this firemen filled supermarket? The best i get is mothers morrisons that is next to a tip and the cafe is often full of bin men in the council uniform....just not the same really :rotfl:


Happy valentines day to all the lovers on the thread :heart2::heart2:

Busy work day yesterday and a milestone I have now no days free in Feb bar mum days and March is full for the first 2 weeks :j need to put some breathing space in soon but its hard to say no when its feast or famine.

Today its my friends birthday so we are off to someone nice for lunch ..not sure where yet. I got he r a lovely big pink plant and a bracelet i would love myself from M+S. Did of course get my pants so my ribs and bits are lovely and warm again

BBQ chicken was good last night and today I shouldn't need anything for dinner

Hope everyone has as good a day as possible :A

SpekySquarehead

Good morning one and all,

A rather pleasant morning in Manchester. No clouds in the sky and quite mild.

Uneventful couple of days here. Most notable news is my renewed focus on healthy eating/exercising. I even went to the gym this morning!! I've got a chicken breast out defrosting for some new recipe tonight. and in between that, I need to pack for heading back up to Scotland tomorrow afternoon.

What do you think girls; beard or no beard? (on a man...)

For the first time ever, I work in a place where they're relaxed on the issue of facial hair. Everywhere else has been a lot more traditional, shall we say. Just before Christmas, I lost the charger for my electric shaver which kept it to a very short stubble, so I've let it grow since then. Can't decide wither to keep it or not. Not fussed either tbh, so whats the consensus?

Nelski

No beard for me... I remember you asking this before how did it go last time?

snoozer

Speky, it depends on the face. Steve had a beard when I first met him (42 years ago) and kept it till it started going grey, I remember the kids freaked out the first time they saw him without it at the ages of 6 and 9.

I'm sorry for the abbreviated post last night, I was feeling quite down, Steve's temp had shot up again and they ended up putting ice packs under his arms. He was supposed to have a CT scan yesterday to see if he'd picked up a fungal infection in his lungs which wouldn't show on normal x-ray but it hadn't happened by 11.00. They also put him on a fluid drip because the room is so hot that, although he's drinking lots, the dr thinks he's dehydrated. He's in a sealed room with a complete wall of radiator which can't be adjusted and it's like the sahara. We'll see what today brings.

Sue went home yesterday and I went round to see Crystal on my way home from the hospital. They are having their boiler changed to one that actually has an economy rating. The plumber had found a gas leak on the meter so someone had to come out to repair it last night.

Laura has been sending me photos of Ziggy to cheer me up - she is such a cute puppy.

Gers

Good morning folks.

A murky and mild day here, perfect for pottering around. I've stripped the bed so will do a white wash soon. I don't relish the wrangle with clean bedding.

There's a few bits and pieces to do, a phone call and several emails to sort out. Then there's the mystery of my Thursday student turning up or not. He's a different one from last semester though same problem! I'm not driving to Oban just in case he doesn't turn up.

I hope everyone is doing OK, happy Thursday to all.