O/S Daily Thursday 18 August 2022 18 August 2022 at 4:54AM in Old style MoneySaving 18 replies 1.5K views

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, air is cool but and possibility of some rain, very localised showers yesterday.

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 a choice of HM shepherds pie or LO roast pork, veg and gravy - some LO's of the shepherds pie for tonight's dinner, but LO roast pork all eaten.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x 

camelot1001

Morning  All

Damp and  dreary this  morning, shame  as yesterday was quite nice.

Called at the allotment yesterday after work to pick the courgettes, I've pickled some with a  different recipe so we'll see how that goes. 

I don't think I moved from my office all day  I was so busy,  lovely to see all the children in their shiny new uniforms and the new Primary 1s are all so cute (although a few with some  behavioural issues).

Stopped to see DD and the little one, little one is quite poorly with a heavy cold, seems to be the  same  as DD had last week. She managed a smile though.

Hope you're all well and have a good day. Take care. XX

Gers

Morning, thanks for starting us off nmlc. 

Despite the dull start yesterday the sun eventually came out for a while. I changed the bed linen, washed it and got it on the line.  Pyjamas added to suitcase and five T-shirts taken out, I think that four are sufficient. The suitcase is now on the sofa waiting for last minute stuff. It's fairly heavy though most of the weight is because of the books and other gifts. 

In my rummaging I came across the wee notebook I used to record my first trip to Oz in December 1979 - February 1980. it was fascinating to read, there was so much I had forgotten about. A lovely hour was idled away reading and remembering. A couple of years ago I found a C90 tape made that Christmas with my brother, his wife, her two brothers and their parents. As the recording goes on we all get progressively more merry and raucous, probably because we were drinking the Dimple I took out. It's so wonderful to listen again, especially as my brother and both his in-laws are long gone. 

Anyway- I spent more time downloading six audiobooks and archiving old ones. Sorting out tech stuff also kept me occupied. 

Today will be quiet so no plans. The weather only promises clouds and rain, no chance of getting the grass cut. 

I hope that everyone is doing well. Nelski, that includes your Mum, perhaps she's now comfortable in a hospital bed. Happy Thursday to all. 

TravellingAbuela

Morning and thanks NMLC. What a dark and dull start for us. No rain, just a gloomy sky. 

After my day off skiving yesterday I need to at least clean the kitchen and bathroom this morning to ease the burden of the Friday Tidy! I didn't find a dolly trolley of any description yesterday so I think I may need to scour a few websites. But I would prefer to look at them in person. I might give it one more shot elsewhere on Saturday. I got the few bits and pieces I needed yesterday thanks to Home B and Wilko (I wish we had a local Wilko, I like a roam around in there) 

It's getting exciting GERS, not long to go now! My friends in Oz (sisters) have kept inviting me over the years but I couldn't cope with the long flight. One lives just north of the city (Brisbane) and the other just south. 

It's results day for eldest DGD today. It's fingers crossed she gets what she needs for uni but it's probably a good job she hasn't applied for Oxford or Cambridge! I hope COXY's DS gets the results he needs too.

Have a good day folks if you can and ((HUGS)) for the poorlies and fed up. I hope DM is improving NELS. Take care all and stay safe xx

Coxy11

Morning all,

I didn't manage to get on or even read yesterday's thread. This project I'm on is a bit intense and I was in the office again. Needed a takeaway coffee to get me going yesterday plus bought fruit salad on the way in, so £6.55 spent before I'd even got to work! How I ever commuted 5 days a week is beyond me. Anyway due to the train and underground strikes I'm WFH today and tomorrow so have a bit of respite. We have almost finished painting the hallway wood, last bits to do tonight and then we can move onto the next stage of painting ceilings - deep joy.

Sorry to hear about Sallylab @mehefin, heartbreaking when they go, but glad it was peaceful xx

Hope @Nelski's DMum is comfortable xx

Yes @TravellingAbuela a big day for our teens. DS2 is still in bed but expect him to be up very soon to check his school email address for the results. I have no idea what to expect but hope he will be okay. Good luck to your DGD xx

So excited for your trip @Gers - I too would love to visit Oz but expect we'll need to be retired first!

I need to pop out for some fresh fruit and veg at lunchtime. We are having sweet chilli chicken thighs, rice and veg for dinner - yum.

Have a good day everyone,
Coxy

IzzyBee

Morning everyone dull but dry here hope it stays that way I have got some washing out hopefully it will dry off to work in a minute I’m shattered this week as the other girl I work with is off so I have had all the work to do myself loads of heavy curtains yesterday I can hardly move when I’m finished never mind I’m off next week I get a extra day for the bank holiday so don’t go back until the Tuesday. Nails done in the morning I’ve packed a overnight bag so just have to get myself ready on the Saturday we’ll that’s the plan .thinking of all the poorlies hugs to those that need them have a good day everyone whatever you are doing 

-taff

Morning all. Turned into a busy day yesterday with shopping, DIYing and phone conversations. Got my new shelf and fixed it in place, had a few conversations with different people re the old car which will hopefully sell soon ish. There is a lot of stuff to sort out, the house is an absolute tip and the pile of things to take is growing. Although there is less in the house because the books, saucepans and various bits and pieces made it to the CS yesterday and the bags will go to the community larder this afternoon. I have to put a collar of some type on the top I'm sewing and then that's done, one more top to make [with shirring, not looking forward to that!]  and then I can use the table top to store the rubbish that needs collating...

Izzy, you're so prepared already! A week off sounds just the ticket..[or more ] Coxy, enjoy the challenge! TA, have you seen those ones with three wheels for going up steps and stuff? I was considering one of those when I didn't have the car. Gers, definitely a list...just in case...plus, it'll keep you busy mehefin, sorry abut your dog, it's always a wrench but nice that she went peacefully at home which is really what all any of us wants.. Nels, hope your mum is doing better. It's always a shock how quickly they can go down and hopefully, she'll be just as quick on the way up. Ruby, hope the meeting went well, and that's just typical of them. Way to make your workers feel valued eh..Anyway, hugs to anyone who needs them and take care L'Oreal people....

sarahlouise1972

Newbie alert..

Good morning and happy Thursday to everyone, sending love,hugs and supporting vibes to everyone.

I downloaded the Martin Lewis app yesterday, so thought I’d say Hello.

Have a wonderful day xx

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Its a bit dull here this morning but meant to brighten up later on, I am starting with my private client today 11 - 3.30, I shall take him for a walk on the beach and get some chips and an ice cream for him and then maybe come home and make a cake, he is such a lovely man, he has downs and is deaf and non verbal but we get by with my limited makaton signs, I am very much looking forward to it and it doesnt feel like working !

Good meeting yesterday and I am ready to go starting next Tuesday with three clients, tomorrow I need to sit and work out my week and what activities we are going to do each day. It feels so much more relaxed than being at work, no more spending hours cleaning, and more time actually working with the clients which I love !

Filled pasta for dinner tonight with salad and garlic bread, nice quick dinner. Washing mountain was finished yesterday so just need to put mine away.

Good luck for those getting exam results today xxx

Have good days all xxx

Nelski

Morning

Well finally overnight they moved mum to a ward last night. Its an assessment unit so in in theory she's only to be there for 48hrs but a bed is a bed and it has to be quieter than the a+e. Still treating her for infection and she has low oxygen so needs some help there. Sooner she can get back to the home the better so lets hope they can sort her out.

No real plans today in case I need to visit. They banned visitors in the a+e so not seen her yet. Poor love must be so lonely. 

I have the tiniest possible delivery coming this morning with the basics for the week. Gone are the days of just randomly chucking what I fancy in quite depressing really but l at least have good stocks to fall back on. Strange combinations will feature.

Hope you all have a good day and thank you again for all your kind thoughts for mum 

London_1

Good Morning all and hugs for Nelski,hope all goes well with your Mum . Its dry here in north Kent after the torrential downpours yesterday, but still warm and humid , just need a slight breeze to cool things a little.

Had a nice text from my youngest grandson Mikey, he got his confirmed place at Essex Uni this morning as his A level results were good so I'm a happy Grandma this morning

Thats the last of my DDs four lads to go. Her eldest boy got his QTS certificate this week as well, so she now has two qualified teachers and our Henry who graduated in June is still deciding what he wants to do with his degree.

He's got a part ime job working with a pal digging holes on a building site and enjoying every minute of being out in the sunshine, he says its paying for his driving lessons which is sensible as he wants that out of the way before settling down to a career.

NSDs for me for a week or two as I am all shoped out .My upstairs bookcase is full of tinned and dried goods for the coming winter and I'm running out of space  

So today its going to be a bit of a pottering day doing small odd jobs on my to-do list,interspersed with several cups of tea
Have a good day chums what ever you are doing 

JackieO xx