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maman

I can see why your dad is reluctant to go back into hospital @bubbs, especially that they can't seem to feed him properly. But you're right that he can't keep going on like this.☹

It's been lovely and sunny here too with just the occasional shower. 

I've been to your favourite Company Shop today.😁 I had quite a few good buys but the best were beef medallions (that I use for HB steak) at half price so about £1.40 a pack depending on weight and M&S grapefruit squash that I drink every day at 60p a bottle. I got half price 5% Waitrose pork mince too, also half price, so I'll be joining in the burger fest when I get some minced beef to go with it tomorrow. Tesco FF cottage cheese was 40p and Flora Light which DH has was 75p. All good.😁

Well done for getting back on track @MrsRyan. It's been a hard couple of weeks for you. I'm sure your new outfits will cheer you up. It's a boost to see spring clothes appearing in the shops. Promise of things to come. 😊

Today's EE plan-
B- bacon, fried egg (P), baked beans (F), HEB toast, HEA milk
L- veggie omelette (P,S), ham (P), beetroot (S)
D- liver (P), mash (F), runner beans, cauli, broccoli, cabbages (S)
Syns - HM gravy? I usually count this as 4 from fattier meat joint but I think liver will be less as just 1 tbsp of cornflour and not fatty. 

joedenise

Some good bargains there @maman!  Particularly good were the pork mince as it was 5% - I often have trouble finding that in Tesco when I'm looking for it; 5% beef is never a problem.  The beef medallions were a great price too.  Does that mean it's HB braised steak for dinner on Sunday now?, LOL!

I don't think I'd syn your gravy for more than 0.5 syn (1 syn split between you) as liver is definitely not fatty.

beanielou

Oooh bubbs 

bubbs

Well done Maman hope you got stocked up? i would have bought a few of each,

I said to my new neighbour i would take her when i come back, it's weird as have known her years but lost touch then when she was looking at next door was so surprised . Last time i went i got her loads.

Yes i understand that Maman and think i would feel the same but SOMETHING is wrong, 1 1/2 stone loss in 5 weeks and always on the loo. He has also been told to take 6 laxto drinks , think it's called a day and he is reluctant as always on the loo now. Him and Mum have come to a comprise 4 a day. Mum said they are having to pay for this and incontinence pads, which are expensive and they buy 4 packs a week! 😱 i told her to ring the doctors and ask for them on prescription  

joedenise

Definitely something wrong.  That's a lot of weight to lose in such a short time.

That's absolutely disgusting that they are having to pay!  Definitely sounds like they ought to be available on prescription.  

maman

Yes, definitely stocked up @bubbs and  HB steaks will be on the menu on Sunday. 😋

That seems very strange that your dad has been told to have the drinks but not prescribed so he has to pay? 🤔 Perhaps you can help unravel it all when you get back home.  

bubbs

I know Denise! He is eating though he said to Mum he didn't want anything yesterday but ate a plate full of meat and veg 😂
Mum is very switched on Maman she will get onto them 

strawb_shortcake

It's been a dry day here today and dragged the children out to the "sea side" wasn't very mse for as I gave them money to spend on the pier, but was mse for them as they bought home more than expected. I don't give pocket money as a rule but glad they watch what they spend. 

The day did feel a bit marred as I flicked through the headlines and saw the latest on Russia. You worry enough about your children and their future and I don't like the situation at the moment and how it's all going to play out. 

Food wise, it was a but pants, the boys had chips and my Daughter and I thought we'd be able to get something healthy, no such luck. I had fish goujons planned to pick the batter off which I did or tried to but it was the greasiest plate of food I think I've ever been served. There wasn't even a bit of salad to go with.

On the plus side, I didn't feel I was missing out as the boys had chips, ice cream and sweets etc

Coxy11

Hi all,

I went into the London office today - my set day each week - and it was lashing with rain, cold and windy at 7.30am! I wrapped up with a bobble hat, scarf, umbrella and walked really fast to the station - even had to run for the train - body magic yay! Didn't even listen to the radio as left DH in bed - felt a right idiot when colleagues were talking about Russia/Ukraine.

Shouldn't have bothered going in as couldn't connect to the govt wifi and even the IT team couldn't help me, so I stayed until 1.30pm waiting for a miracle, then then got a 2pm train home. I took my laptop in a back pack with all my food, snacks and drinks, cutlery and crockery. Honestly felt like I was leaving home!

Food today:
B - overnight oats with mullerlight and frozen cherries - B, 0.5
L - leftover Mexican chicken and rice - F, S
D - bolognaise bake, F, HEA for mozzarella
Snacks - hi fi bar, grapes, crabsticks (not together) - F, 3
HEA - milk
Syns - 3.5

So sorry to hear you've been feeling low Mrs_Ryan - sending you a big virtual hug. I too have the issue with what to wear to the office. Luckily it's only one day a week and I'm not in for the next two weeks as boss out next week, and I'm in Cyprus the following week. I have a wardrobe full of office wear that hasn't seen the light of day for 2 years....

bubbs - so sorry your Dad is going through the mill. Bad that he can't get the basics on prescription - do pursue it as must be a mistake.

annabanana - I can't eat anything deep fried now - just makes me so ill. Very jealous of your dry day!

beanie - OMG so much snow! Stay safe!

Have a good evening all,
Coxy

bubbs

Anna I am sure the children had a good time, where did you go?

I know it's very scary with Russia, this will be DH'S new thing to be glued too, when Covid first hit well until recently he was glued to it. I think he is on the spectrum how he fixates on things.

Shame out the food, even it was naughty and you enjoy iy, but being horrible and naughty is 😫

When we went Tesco DH was drooling in the chocolate aisle, i said just get something if you want it, Do you want any he said, i said NO 😜😜

Just had tea , chciken and mushroom curry 2 syns, egg fried cauli rice and half dozen chips