O/S Daily Wednesday 25 August 2021

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O/S Daily Wednesday 25 August 2021

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Morning everyone 

Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x

Happy birthday to those with a birthday x  

Now light but cloudy.

DH up and gone to work stupid stupid early and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa whilst on here.  DS2 settled and happy.

Dinner last night was HM chicken and veg soup.

Elderly relative still in hospital, loads of politics going on all a bit of a nightmare and at present no-one seems to have an answer as to what the way forward should be.  Only working half day so will see if there's any progress today.

Not sure what we'll be eating tonight as don't know what's happening.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x 

Gers

Morning folks and thanks for starting us off nmlc. 

What a glorious day it became yesterday, wall to wall sunshine and hardly any wind. I pottered in the back garden before discovering eight bags of green waste behind the wall of the front garden left by my gardener on Monday. As they were already starting to go mushy I packed them in the car and took them to the tip. The garden waste skip - a huge thing - was full up but I managed to get it all in by dint of sheer effort! 

One of my small jobs was to do labels for lots of electrical cords for various gadgets so I don't get muddled up, that felt satisfying. Then I packed up two big bags of unwanted books which I'll take up to the CS in Oban this morning. I've a parcel to return at the RM delivery office first thing. 

Happy holidays to those heading off soon. I think it's DP1 going today and maybe RedRuby too. 

Dumpling - hope that feeling a bit better today. 

Hugs to our missing and poorlies. Happy Wednesday to everyone. 

dp1

Morning everyone
Gers - it's tomorrow I go away. I need to finish packing this morning then I have a trip into town to the dentist and the bank. Then I'll have little one this afternoon - DD is leaving her with my mam while I'm at the dentist so I'll pick her up and have a little while with mam and dad too.
Eldest DD has told me that it is a lot cooler this morning so I may have to re-think the clothes I have ready to pack a little. Half of my suitcase is filled with things I'm taking over for her including several fashion text books she used at uni. So my actual packing space is limited.
I actually got biggest cat into his box without too much fuss yesterday so he has had his jab. He's not yet in for his breakfast so I'll be locking the cat flap as soon as he wanders in. He howled for a lot of yesterday afternoon as he wanted outside.
Well I'd better get on...hope everyone has a good day

RosyRed

Morning all, it's dull & warm here- no blue sky for us at the moment!

Nmlc hope things are resolved with your relative soon.

Happy hols RR and dp1.

I did have a quiet day yesterday and did quite a lot of sorting, furniture rearranging and checking my  food stores, atm it feels as though autumn will be here before we know it

Today we are off to another funeral. Hopefully the last of them, 3 in 3 weeks isn't good Right I'd better go and get ready, have a good day all. Dumpling hope you are feeling better today x

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Bright and sunny here but with a bit of a wind,  the wm is doing its thing and I shall hang it out today. I need to wash the sofa throws and cushion covers as I let the dogs go in the pond yesterday and they ran in and got on the sofas before I could stop them  never mind they had fun and it will wash out !

Colleted my currency yesterday and like dp1 most of my covid tests have arrived i am just waiting for my pre depature one which I have to do 48 hrs before I go, its because they have advised me against vacination for now due to the tablets I am on, we have both had covid anyway so should be ok.

Bella once the announcement had been made i hope you can book something, if you do get insurance straight away with covid cover xx

Today I am going to see exacctly what clothes I need and put them all to one side to pack, my shoes and toiletries etc can all go in the case then it will just be the clothes to go in Saturday.

Will walk the puppers this morning and young pup has her scent training tonight she has got the best nose of any dog we have ever had, we can throw a pebble on the pebble beach and she will search till she finds the right one and bring it back. So dd booked her in for training just for fun really.

Dumpling I was allowed no visitors in hospital as well, its very hard but i slept a lot and had my tablet so i could watch films etc, hope there is improvement soon and you can come home xxx

I am very late to the party here but I have started watching Downton I love it, if anyone has not seen it I would reccomend watching it.

Have good days all xx

Wicked_Lady

Morning all. Another dull morning here but yesterday it brightened up and was lovely.

Very little got done yesterday as we had DGS so today I need to strip the bed and do some food shopping. DH is off to the dentist so he'll pick up a couple of bits in town. I think we'll have a sausage casserole done in the slow cooker tonight as it feels a bit like Autumn has come early.

Have a good day everyone.

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Morning, hugs if you need one.

Grey morning, its trying to rain and rather chilly, I thought we were supposed to have wall to wall sun this week.

Another visit to the dental techie yesterday, he adjusted DB's bottom plate and fitted my new bridge, so we are poorer but have nice smiles!!

Washing almost dried on the line, I had to just shove a couple of vests in the dryer to finish them off.

Message from SS, he has taken AG and C up to see his birth mother in Dundee, DB is very cross, covid is worse there than it is here, he will not be popular. Will have to make sure he has taken a test when he gets home.

My new phone came yesterday, still have a bit of a problem with messages, but will sort it out. I am going to take it in to the big Tesco and get them to transfer stuff and set it up for me.  I cancel my old phone next week, so will need the pac code. I want to take over the old number.

No real plans for today, not sure if DB will be out in the garden or not depends if it does rain. I want to get the last blocks sewn for the quilt, and may be get the sashing strips cut. Have decided to keep it at 3 across and 4 down.

Supper tonight sausage and mash, possibly with beans, creme caramelle for dessert.

mehefin

Morning all from mehefinland
Thank you all for your kind words about Lagan, I do appreciate it, and although so many of us are losing loved ones, suffering from illness and worry it is a small comfort that people can take the time out to sympathise and empathise. We laughingly said that if she had been a cat she would have been on her 10th life. Slowly coming to terms with the changed dynamics in the  set up, although both Scooby and Fairy are looking a bit lost. Was doing ok until we got a condolence card yesterday from the vets!! Mrs M a bit upset but I know they meant it with the best intentions.

Farrier again this morning so must fly. Hugs and spoons as always
Mehefin

poppy811

Went out to lunch with a couple of friends and was presented with courgettes and runner beans from one friends allotment. courgette and lemon pasta for tea tonight and possibly make courgette and potato soup for the freezer. Usual Wednesday tidy up before cleaner comes.  Best wishes to Dumpling.

bellabella

Morning all dogs walked and off to the groomers later then i have hired the secure field for the girls so i won't have to do the usual 2 mile walk although kicking a football and throwing balls i probably walk more they never bring them back other than that just pottering about
Mehfin Sorry to hear about your horse it always leaves a big hole
Dumpling hope you are doing ok
Nmic fingers crossed they sort the politics out and do the best for your relative 
Right better get a shifty on 
Have a good day stay safe xx

jozbo

Hi can I join in?
Cleaned the very greasy!! Filter from the extractor in the kitchen today, among loads of other cleaning jobs. DH wanted to buy a special bag filled with cleaning product to degrease it but I just dumped it in the bath with plenty of vinegar and bicarb and after several scrubs and rinses it is as good as new!