Old Style Daily Saturday 27 November 2021

Gers

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Gers

Morning folks. 

After the terrible news about Dumpling yesterday she was on my mind for most of time as was her family. I hope they are able to find some peace. 

Yesterday I had my first haircut since 03 June, a lot to do with inertia. A friend recommended a hairdresser some miles from me, right down the peninsula, so I made an appointment and took myself down. Even though it was a long way I enjoyed the beautiful drive and the great hairdresser. She has a tiny salon in a tiny place so it's very quiet and peaceful. I can't bear busy noisy salons. I made it back before the nasty rain arrived, lit the wood burner and had a glass of wine whilst toasting my feet. 

Today I'm doing my weekly shopping in Oban so will be heading up there shortly. Snow isn't forecasted for here, seems that the east coast is being hit badly. 

My thoughts are with our poorlies and missing and hope that everyone can keep safe and warm. Happy Saturday to all. 

ScarletRibbons

Good morning, thanks for starting Gers.

It's a wet morning here, the weather has been terrible, cold, high winds and even some snow last night.

Not a lot on today, tidying and a bit of shopping. There are some curtains to put up as well, and some books to sort through,  The bookcases had to be emptied and moved when we had the carpets cleaned the other day, and some of the books can go I think.

Thinking of Dumpling's husband, family and friends today, it's such a sad, difficult time for them.

Hope everyone has as good a day as they can, take care folks

PurpleHedgehog9

We've had our first snow of the winter this morning and I immediately want to hibernate. I love nothing more than sitting by the fire when it's cold outside. 
I have some school planning to do this afternoon and then I'm planning a tea that my mother used to make when I was very little that I'm almost sure was handed down to her from her mother during war rations.
Other than that, I have two cats to snuggle with and a good book.
Have a good day everyone 😊

Hard_Up_Hester

Morning all.

Thanks for the thread Gers and hugs to all those in need.

Wet and windy here today, I hope everyone is safe.

Have a good day everyone.
Hugs Hester.

camelot1001

Morning All

The weather is a bit calmer this morning although it wasn't as bad here as further east. It was just very windy here with no rain, so very thankful for that. Hope everyone is safe and well. This morning is bitterly cold but bright and dry. I may put the bedding on the line for a blow.

Gers, like you I have been thinking of dumpling and her family who she loved so much, my thoughts are with them all.
Sounds like you have a busy day scarlett, were you pleased with the carpet?

I must do some shopping this morning, the cupboards are bare! May call at the allotment too just to say hello as there's nothing growing there now apart from a few stalks of kale.

I had a long chat with DS1 and the DGC last night, haven't seen them for a few weeks, may see about going to visit them tomorrow if the weather is OK.

Thinking of the poorlies and those struggling with life, have a good weekend. Take care. XX

poppy811

snowing snowing at the moment so will stay indoors and light the wood burner.
nothing else to report so will sign off.

camelot1001

There has just been a flurry of snow here, may have to rethink the washing situation, maybe it can stay inside!

bellabella

Morning all bit windy and cold and has obviously been raining overnight but stopped now just rain and cold for us in the south thank goodness. DH and DD1 are off to DD2's as they are all going to the rugby i will stay at home in the warm with the dog . I too spent the evening thinking of Dumplings family life is so very cruel .
Take care everyone stay safe ,warm and dry xxx

ScarletRibbons

Camelot, yes, the carpets have come up really well, as did the 3 piece suite. When I came back from the Drs after having my ears syringed or irrigated as they call it, they were hard at work (it's a family business) and because they'd finished their previous job early, and arrived at our house early DH had asked them to do the stairs.

We will now have to practise walking on our hands!

IzzyBee

Morning everyone wild and windy here and some snow it’s bitterly cold was going to go and get some Xmas presents car won’t start apparently he had trouble with it yesterday we are now waiting for the breakdown man to come think it’s a flat battery why didn’t he do something about it yesterday I am so annoyed it hasn’t moved far with him not been able to drive after his knee operation but he’s to drag out anywhere now he can drive I feel like saying right get on if nobody has any Xmas presents you can explain why phew rant over . Dumpling and her family are in my thoughts so sad take care everyone