Old Style Daily Friday 10 December 2021

Gers

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RedRuby1231

Morning Gers and all to follow

Cold here but no frost which is great, off to work for me and im running a bit late so this weill be a quick one.

Not sure about dinner tonight will see what we have in the freezer it will be something quick and easy, I enjoyed my day off yesterday but kept thinking it was Friday and I had two more days off !

DW needs emptying and I shall put a wash on.

Have good days all xxx

Hard_Up_Hester

Morning all.

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

Still in bed here as I'm too lazy to get up. I shall turn the heating on when I get up so by the time I've walked Beano there will be hot water and I can have a shower. If it's not raining as may so I to the wharf cafe for breakfast. I must post a card to one of my grandsons, for his 16th birthday.

Have a good day everyone .
Hugs Hester

Gers

Morning folks. 

I hope that nmlc is OK, can't recall her talking about going away this week. 

Yesterday turned into a bit busy in the afternoon. Two chaps arrived to put up the two new blinds for the upstairs hall and second bedroom. They were very friendly though installed one wrong blind. That was sorted out very swiftly. 

Then the chap up the hill came to try to plug the gap between the back door and its frame. The building is so old that it's quite wonky. He brought his lovely dog who plonked himself in front of the wood burner. Just as we were settled the very elderly father of the chap appeared to deliver a Christmas card. It was so lovely to see him as he doesn't go out much. Having him here was delightful even without the wee drams we all had! 

Today I'm off to do some shopping in Oban and then will collect a loaf from my newly-found baker. 

After that, who knows. I've been sent a 'twig' in a pot which needs dealing with.  It's a very small and bare Japanese Maple. I've no idea what do with it so need to do some research before planting it somewhere. 

My thoughts turn towards our poorlies and missing a lot. I'm pleased about Coxy's beloved Dad and Camelot's DGD too. I'm imagining Carolbee setting off on her big Australian trip today and being envious about it. 

Happy Friday to all. 

TravellingAbuela

Morning folks and thanks GERS.  Dare I say it but it feels marginally milder this morning! But the heating is on anyway just in case!

I don't much like Fridays as it's dust and vac all round day but at least I got the bathroom and kitchen cleaned yesterday to ease the burden a bit.  Other than that yesterday ended up a bit of a messing about sort of day with not much to show for it. Tea was an easy one as I got a bag of my chilli out and enjoyed that with hm wedges and a bit of salad. Not thought about today's eats yet, other than brekkie which will be a dippy egg and soldiers when I finish roaming about on here.

DD is freaking out as there have been 3 positive tests amongst staff where she works and the wings are all in lockdown with no visitors allowed. They are all doing LFTs daily and due a CPR today.  Like most folk with families, just before Christmas, with so much to do, is not the best time for having to isolate. So fingers are well and truly crossed for her. The girls are in a show tomorrow night and we are all supposed to be going but that's up in the air till the CPR result is back!

Have a good day folks if you can and ((HUGS)) for our poorlies, poorly loved ones, convalescing or bereaved. Take care one and all and be safe xx

nmlc

Morning everyone 

I didn't get on the thread yesterday - website wouldn't come up when I tried to start the thread first thing yesterday - so kept trying up until I went to work, then I tried once I got home and it was ok - so not sure what happened there!

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  

Still getting light but damp underfoot and blustery.  DH watching catchup tv, DS1 still in his pit - both have leave from work today, DH and myself are going to a funeral later and DS1 took yesterday and today as holiday to use some up and it was his birthday yesterday.  DS2 settled and happy.  I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my porridge and a cuppa.

Dinner last night was SM takeaway indian was DS1's choice for his birthday - was ok but not the best.  Not sure what we'll be eating later depends how we feel, but I have some food in - I'm sure I can make some kind of meal.  I'm going to do the food shop tomorrow morning.

Yesterday work wasn't too bad, had some really busy periods although from Monday with the restrictions it may go dead again - we'll see.

Keep safe and well x 

nmlc x 




 

IzzyBee

Morning everyone not as cold here and dry off to work soon thankfully it’s the last day of the week I’m shattered we have had a lot of work in it’s been non stop and back breaking I don’t know what you have to do to pay the bills never mind one day . Chicken stew was made last night that will be warmed up tonight and I will drop a couple of dumplings in easy tea have a good day everyone whatever you are doing 

bellabella

Morning all chilly here will walk the dog in a bit DS dropped at work he is off to London to catch the bus tonight to Scotland with some friends for the xmas market . Bed for downstairs room should be delivered today . The holes were cut and everything is ready for the roof lights to be put in maybe today who knows i feel like every day is a hurry up and wait day as i never know if anyone is turning up will do some hoovering upstairs as all the doors are now done just need to oil them 
So pleased Coxys dad and snoozers DGD are doing well 
Has anyone heard from Nan?
Poppy hope your doing ok x
Right better get on have a good day whatever you are up to stay safe ,dry and warm xx

Nelski

Morning

Chilly here to but glad to see the back of the storm 

Bella I miss nan too I hope she is OK and just busy with RL

Yesterday my knitting needles arrived so Ive started my cardi and managed the first rib. Hands played along for a while although my speed has dropped frighteningly I estimate this is going to take a very long time. Hey ho no rush. I had to put the "big light" on as as well as choosing a pretty complicated pattern I also chose a dark purple wool. Reminded me of of my dad who was the lights police in our house following us around switching off lights and grumping about the cost He particularly hated having the "big light" on in the lounge. Consequently I really cringe putting mine on now! 

Today I have a kitchen tidy planned and some washing to sort and get upstairs. Food will be fish chips and peas later and no doubt some couch time

Have a good day all

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Morning, hugs if you need one, just managed out of bed, I have yet another bladder infection, spoke to the Dr  on Tuesday she promised meds, they came yesterday minus the anti b's so I had a 'discussion' with the receptionist...... they should come this morning.... why am I not holding my breath? Our Drs were superb before the lock down, now you have to go through so many hoops to even speak to the Dr. then she forgets to put medication on the script.

Lunch at the little chapel today, so very light breakfast or we will not be able to eat, we usually have a snack at lunch time and main meal in the evening........so very light supper if needed.

Load of whites in the washer, they will go in the dryer, its sunny, but like yesterday its perishingly cold!!

RosyRed

Morning all, hope you are all well. I've just had a catch up back to Wed which is the last time I read the Daily.Welcome back Marie lovely to see you.

Good to read the various ops and procedures went well.

I had a lovely lunch with my cousins, our youngest one came- she's still working so can't make it very often. My DB1 also stopped by for half an hour, he told me not to say anything  beforehand in case he didnt make it so they were all very pleased to see him, in some cases it's been a few years since they saw him. We nattered on and on so I only got back half an hour before DH. Luckily I'd taken a previously cooked stew out of the freezer, when I took the lid off I saw it already had baby potatoes in so it was even easier.

Today I'm going to go on the bus to Bury market /shopping centre and pick up a few things, & DGD to collect from school later. I really need to post 2 cards for abroad but not sure I have enough time to get to a post office today

There is also some foam arriving to stuff underneath the sofa and chair to make it a bit comfier, the 1 seat we tried last week was a success so we'll do the rest

Have a good day all x