O/S Daily Friday 22 July 2022

nmlc

Morning 

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, dry underfoot but cloudy air feels much fresher and more comfortable. 

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

Dinner last night was spag bol for the menfolk, I had a ready meal that I found in the depths of the freezer that needed using up!  Tonight I'm not sure what we'll be having but likely something quick and easy to throw in the oven.

I'm now on days' off until Tuesday next week.  I have the normal "to do" list so am thinking I'm going to do a quick once over for the housework shortly before it gets too hot.  I have food shopping to do first thing, then some other jobs.

I'll just potter along and get stuff done at my own pace.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x 

Gers

Morning folks, thanks for starting us off nmlc.  Enjoy your days off. 

Yesterday was an OK day for weather, much cooler without being cold. I went out first thing to take all the rubbish to the tip. On the way back I met a neighbour  who gave me some home grown potatoes and a wee mini banana and walnut loaf. 

Today is dull outside, lots of low cloud without any hint of sun hiding behind it. Perhaps last week was our summer. My plans for the day are fluid, I need to find some suitable gifts to take across to family and friends and a small 'minding' for two others I haven't met. Some ideas care floating in my mind, they just need to come together more. 

I hope that everyone is doing OK. Happy Friday to all. 

maddiemay

Good morning folks, I'm up and about early today, woke at 05:30 with poorly tum and since I need to be in town by 09:15 for eye test thought I might as well stay up. 2nd cup of Yorkshire's finest on the go, looks  rather dull out, must check what to wear, taking OH for brunch afterwards so not much to eat needed today, need to check the salad stocks, not eaten much else lately.

Have a good day all and keep safe, so many people seem to be getting Covid here and taking quite a while to get negative tests.

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Much cooler here today and rain / thunder storms due later, day off for me which is much needed, its been a long hot week !

I have a meeting at 9 this morning with another potential new client, and then off to pick up my private cleint mid morning and meet his mum, Ive known her son for years but never met her.

Im going to do pizza for dinner with a big salad, will do mine as low calorie as possible, I have some pizza bases in the freezer so will get them out after this.

I need to hoover through and have a quick tidy this mornng, I will put a wash on too.

Have good days all xxx

TravellingAbuela

Morning folks and thanks NMLC.  We had a bit more mizzly rain through the night but not enough to do any good. More is forecast for later today so hopefully that will be a bit heavier. It's still feeling pretty muggy.

I had a lovely day out with DF yesterday, lunch and obligatory bottle of wine much enjoyed! Only other spending was on a new foldy uppy walking stick to replace my exceedingly shabby one. This is a Wm. Morris design, very fashionable! 

Anyway after being AWOL at the van and then gadding off I am confined to barracks today as there are jobs awaiting. The garden needs attention too later if the rain holds off. DD has been coming while I was away to hose all the pots etc at the back but the front has gone rampant again. That front garden is the ban of my life.

Have a good day folks and ((HUGS)) for all in need of them. Take care one and all and be safe xx

camelot1001

Morning All

Just having a quick five minutes on here before the troops surface! DGS is watching his ipad in my bed, would imagine DGD is watching hers in her bed, I'm sat on the sofa in the living room, DS2 is home working in the kitchen and his DP is still asleep.

Lovely day yesterday, took the littlies swimming in the morning once I'd had a haircut, lunch at home and a scoot/walk to Aldi for supplies. DD arrived with the little one and the Dutch contingent so we sat in the garden watching the children play in the pool and had dinner outside - salad, cold meats, etc followed by fruit and ice cream. The little one wanted to sleep here which wouldn't have been a problem but her Daddy hadn't seen her since the day before as he'd been up early for work, she was heartbroken to go home.

Not sure what we're doing today, it's raining this morning which is a bit of a blow but we'll survive.

Hope your meeting goes well today Ruby.
Glad you enjoyed your trip out TA.
Feel better soon Maddie.
Hope you're feeling better now Poppy.

Happy Friday everyone, take care.XX

newroadahead

Morning All

Glad you had a good break TA and enjoy your new stick. 

Gers hope you manage your last few gifts

Ruby I was so happy to read you have handed your notice and your new adventure is begining

Nels hope you are ok and not overdoing it with the house

Jackie I always love hearing about how the family are doing and hard to believe last DGS going to uni now

I am now going to be entering my final week at work.its my leaving lunch today and I'm going up to town to meet the team. I haven't seen most of them in rl for nearly a year so it will feel very strange but I am looking forward to it

Dsil retired 2 weeks ago and there is a surprise retirement Sunday lunch this weekend with extended family so a busy weekend ahead

Hope everyone has recovered from the heat earlier in the week much cooler here now so as least we can get some sleep

Take care all hugs to those who want/need them

NRA xxxx

dp1

Morning all
Quite dull here but at least it's dry - it's our last day of term and we have a party in the garden this morning. We finish at 1.45 this afternoon. Several of the children have been with us for more than 2 years - since they were toddlers really - so it's a bit of a happy/sad day  - with lots of hugs.
I had a doctor's appointment yesterday - same advice really - rest as much as possible and 'you will feel better one day.' She was very interested in my painful fingers and toes and wants me to go to physio - she thinks Covid has caused nerve damage. And I have exercises to do for dizziness. It was good to talk things through.
Sorry haven't time to reply to everyone this morning...need to make my lunch for work - so I'll just wish you all a good day x
Oh Gers - hope the sofas are comfy 

bellabella

Morning all WM is on dog has been walked and i am off to the nail bar in a bit i am having my false nails removed as i am starting to baulk at the cost every 3 weeks and also my real nails haven't had a break for about 3 years so i will see how i go during the summer. I need to stop at the bottle bank and take a parcel for return to Amazon. 
Hope you all have a great day whatever you are up to.  Stay safe hugs to our poorlies and those who are looking after them xx

IzzyBee

Morning everyone Rainy but warm here popped to Lidl for potatoes hubby gave me a lift it’s only round the corner a 5 minute walk but I had a ten pound voucher to spend and I got dog food all to heavy to carry.not at work until 12 I am so pleased it’s the last one of the week yesterday I just felt exhausted it took me all my time to have a walk with the dog when I came in I was dropping the heat has definitely taken it out of me this week I know I shouldn’t complain but I hope it’s dry but cooler this weekend we have got my oldest sons dog for a week she’s as good as gold but a spaniel collie cross and needs lots of exercise I think I will be standing still and doing lots of ball throwing we will probably take her up the forest had she can have a good swim wear her out . Hope your tummy is feeling better Maddie dp1 I hope they get to the bottom of your symptoms pain is very wearing.thinking of all the poorlies hugs to those that need them have a good day everyone whatever you are doing 

snoozer

Hi everyone,

I'm sitting with Esben while he munches on a roll and jam, he's already had a big banana. I heard him trotting down the stairs earlier so I thought I'd better follow him. Brian is in Wales and Laura and Steve are still asleep.

We are planning to take him out on the bikes this morning, with a stop at a cafe for lunch. Laura is off to London to volunteer at a place which is offering acupuncture to Ukrainians to help with the trauma they have suffered.

It doesn't look as if the weekend is going to be as hot as first forecast which is a blessing. 

I have started a baby quilt for Chris and Crystal, I've been a bit paralysed trying to think what to do but in the end I decided to just get on with one. As soon as I started I found the perfect pattern so I'll do that one as soon as I've finished this. It will take a bit of adapting to make it smaller but hopefully will work ok.

Gers, I do envy your community up there, it seems very close knit.

Ruby, good luck with the meeting.

Have a good day.