O/S Daily Tuesday 27th December 27 December 2022 at 7:09AM in Old style MoneySaving 14 replies 1.5K views

ScarletRibbons

Good morning, I don't know what it's like outside, but yesterday was very cold (not that I went anywhere, just to the dustbin)

Glad to see that everyone seems to have had a nice Christmas Day. We had a riotous time at dd's holiday place in Weardale. Her partner's family were there as well, so with two 4 year olds, a two year old and a nearly 10 year old it was lively.

We had a great day though, and just flopped in front of the tv when we got home.

Dp1, it's nice that your Dgd got her bike and it had wheels and pedals! you can't deny it, they do make a difference!

Yesterday we weren't out, just did a bit of tidying up, and sat about a lot eating sweets.

Today we might go out for a while.

Thinking of our poorly and sad people - take care folks.

Gers

Good morning - thanks for starting us off Scarlet. Your family Christmas sounds so lovely. 

Yesterday for me was another TV heavy time. I ventured out into the driving sleet briefly to hand over an unwanted plug to someone in town who needed one. I'd forgotten that Monday was the official bank holiday for Christmas Day so absolutely everything was closed, even the two fuel stations. It was a strange feeling. 

I roused myself to make a big pan load of red cabbage. Some is destined for the freezer later today. The smell of it cooking really invokes Christmas for me even though it was always a favourite of mine so DM would make it for most times I went to stay with her.  

DP1 - did your little one like her pirate present?

It's still dark outside, more icy rain has been battering the windows so I'm not hopeful of a dry day. And it feels very cold. Perhaps I'll be slothing under my electric throw today catching up on recorded programmes. 

I hope that everyone is doing well in their post-Christmas slump. Happy Tuesday to all. 

TravellingAbuela

Morning folks and thanks SCARLET.  I was MIA yesterday as I felt so ill (and no it wasn't self inflicted!!) I'd been having a lovely time at DD's on Christmas Day, feeling in fine fettle, then when we got settled down to play games early evening I started to feel really cold and shivery. All I wanted was my bed and yet I couldn't make the effort to get ready to go home. Eventually I did and I spent all day yesterday on the sofa under my heated throw, most of the time asleep.  I should have been going back down to DD's as DS and his DP were joining us for a belated Christmas dinner and then later an open house for any waifs and strays who wanted to come. Needless to say I didn't make it which was a shame.

Anyway I feel more human today apart from a blooming hacking cough that has erupted from nowhere through the night. I have no patience with myself when I feel ill so have been dosing myself up with various cure alls.

I still have all my Christmas presents piled up so will find homes for them today. Then have a root about in the fridge and put in the freezer anything approaching use by dates. And hopefully I will have the energy to actually make a meal instead of odd slices of Christmas cake and cheese!. I still have a few Xmas specials to watch on catch up so will try and watch those without falling asleep!

Have a good day folks if you can and ((HUGS)) for our poorlies, fed up or sad. Take care all and be safe xx

I_Love_comps

Morning Everyone.

Quiet day again for us. Just relaxing .

Will have nut roast for dinner and cheese and biscuits for tea.

Hope anyone feeling poorly , gets better soon.

Gers

TravellingAbuela said:

Morning folks and thanks SCARLET.  I was MIA yesterday as I felt so ill (and no it wasn't self inflicted!!) I'd been having a lovely time at DD's on Christmas Day, feeling in fine fettle, then when we got settled down to play games early evening I started to feel really cold and shivery. All I wanted was my bed and yet I couldn't make the effort to get ready to go home. Eventually I did and I spent all day yesterday on the sofa under my heated throw, most of the time asleep.  I should have been going back down to DD's as DS and his DP were joining us for a belated Christmas dinner and then later an open house for any waifs and strays who wanted to come. Needless to say I didn't make it which was a shame.

sorry that you've been so ill yesterday - such bad timing for you.  It's all those nasty bugs which we're sharing now.  I hope that you feel more like normal today. 🤞🌹

RosyRed

Good morning all,

Yesterday was busy for us with DS2 bringing the DGC for their presents. I think they were pleased with Father Christmas. It was also nice to see them off their phones for a bit. DGD working on a puzzle & DGS got some canvases and roped DS1 into helping him with an outline which he filled in with sharpie pens after.It's not quite finished yet.

Today we are off to the match but DGD can't go as her Mum has something planned, we'll meet up with DB1 & family.

I think we'll move the dining table back to it's usual position later. It probably does look better where it is now but on a practical level works better for everyday use where we normally have it.

TA I hope you feel better soon, what a shame you missed a family gathering.

Gers, I love red cabbage too , not many of the family do so I've frozen my leftovers

Raining again, it kept at it, well mostly hail yesterday, and seemed so dark.

I shall be making stock/soup from the turkey for our lunch today.

Have a good day all x

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Been MIA for a while as I have just not felt up to posting, getting stronger every day now but still not doing anything apart from showering which wipes me out for a few hours. The op went well and they removed what they called a large fibroid wih two side ones attached as well as my womb and ovarys,  I have lost about 10lb  and I feel so much more comfortable and my tummy is flatter so it must have been a big one. Im not eating much just a little of what I fancy.

Our Christmas was quiet but lovely my sis and her partner and mum popped in for an hour to swap presents and we then had a quiet day watching the tv and grazing on a buffet which dd and OH put together.

I have not read back yet so hope everyone is ok and had a good Christmas, will go and read now.

Lots of love to everone xxx

Gers

RedRuby1231 said:

Morning all

Been MIA for a while as I have just not felt up to posting, getting stronger every day now but still not doing anything apart from showering which wipes me out for a few hours. The op went well and they removed what they called a large fibroid wih two side ones attached as well as my womb and ovarys,  I have lost about 10lb  and I feel so much more comfortable and my tummy is flatter so it must have been a big one. Im not eating much just a little of what I fancy.

Our Christmas was quiet but lovely my sis and her partner and mum popped in for an hour to swap presents and we then had a quiet day watching the tv and grazing on a buffet which dd and OH put together.

I have not read back yet so hope everyone is ok and had a good Christmas, will go and read now.

Lots of love to everone xxx

How wonderful to hear from you!    I was hoping that you'd be posting soon, however you know not to do too much. The op sounds very successful, it'll be worth it in the long run.  Give yourself time to heal and you'll be a different person in three months.

Enjoy more lazing and grazing! 

snoozer

Hi everyone,

TA, I'm sorry you were so ill yesterday, don't overdo it today.

Ruby, I hope you are recovering well.

Poor Chris and Crystal were stationary for 4 hours on the A14 on Christmas night, held up by a fatal accident - they were the first car in the line to be stopped. Chris has gone back to work today, I hope he's able to leave at a reasonable time.

Steve has gone to play golf and I want to do a bit of baking. Also I need to make the turkey biriani today because I felt very jaded yesterday so we had a buffet for dinner. We'll probably have enough left to do something like a turkey and ham pie as well. The carcase has been turned into stock so a soup seems on the agenda as well.

Have a good day.

Coxy11

Morning everyone,

Sorry for lack of posting - I don't like posting from my phone - fat fingers and poor eyesight! We've had a nice, busy Christmas and are looking forward to a quieter day today.

Lots of LO meat to eat up, so will have that with pickles tonight, and I've a turkey and ham pie planned for tomorrow. The LO lamb will go into the freezer for another meal. We have a mountain of cheese still, some bought, some given as gifts, so will task DH and DS2 to demolish that.

Sorry you were poorly yesterday @TravellingAbuela - glad to hear you're feeling better today.
Good to see you posting @RedRuby1231 - sounds like the op went well. Do rest up and take it easy xx

We are going for a walk later as it's a nice day here.
Have a good day all
Coxy

IzzyBee

Morning everyone it’s a hard frost here very icy in some parts meant to rain later I won’t be out in it had a decent walk with the dog this morning that’s my fresh air fit the day TA sorry to hear that you have been poorly hope you feel better soon lovely to hear from you Ruby nice that your home take it easy . We got a lovely jigsaw as a girt when my son got married there was a group photo of everyone with there hands in the air and cheering they have had that made into a jigsaw for us so we are going to start that this afternoon. Thinking of all the poorlies hugs to those that need them have a good day everyone whatever you are doing