Milann’s mutterings through retirement

milann

I went to the local theatre/cinema yesterday. They called it a ‘silver screening’ There were 6 of us and we saw Yanks. I’ve never actually seen it right the way through before but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was filmed around the area I live and was lovely to see some very recognisable landmarks. It was excellent value £7 including a drink and little packet of biscuits (which I brought home with me) We went in the art deco cafe after the film. I thought the lady who organised it had ordered one of the lovely small afternoon teas they do but I was very pleased to hear she’d just booked a table. So I had a jacket potato 😇 I’m determined to shed the 2 lb I put on over Easter and my holiday…..and I’m going out for a 6 course meal at weekend. 

I need to pay my cc and pay for tickets to see a show in October later….otherwise everything is ticking over nicely financially 👍 

milann

We went out last night using the vouchers I’d bought ds and Dh for Christmas. I just had myself to pay for. It’s a restaurant that does a 6 course tasting menu and the theme is changed every 6 weeks. The theme was Wonders of The World. The food was nice but not as good as last time we were there.They did however do  problem solving quiz which was excellent. I’d definitely go again. We went on the tram…walked to the station but it’s a good walk and one we weren’t planning on doing on the way home. I’d planned buses…or a taxi if there was no bus due…it’s not far but 2 short bus rides or a very long walk. Dh suddenly decided to get off the tram a few stops earlier and get the bus from there which he reckoned ran more regularly….(they don’t and they go a long way round) but he had a bee in his bonnet that it’d be better. I went along with it 😂😂 he eventually agreed it wasn’t the best idea he’d ever had 😳😂 it took forever….through every estate 😳😳 So money was spent on a special evening but I’d budgeted more (including a taxi 😂) so all is well.
I’ve been dividing and repotting my house plants today…..not sure what I’m going to do with them if they all survive. I’ve got very limited space for plants.  Might have to go on the local free recycling page.
id nipped to M@rris@ns for some leeks and since it was so hot thought I’d get some of the mini magnum fake lollies. £4.50 for a box of 8…..no way was I going to pay that and I was pretty sure I hadn’t paid that last time. I’d also looked at geraniums as I’d lost all mine over winter. They worked out £1 each….again I thought it was expensive so I walked over to Ald! on my way home. £2.38 for 8 madnum like lollies and the geraniums worked out 47p. That was more like it 😃 I barely go in M@rrisons even though it’s around the corner…and now I know why 😳
I’ve just made a pan of leek, broccoli and potato soup for lunches this week. I’m determined to get into a dress I have in my wardrobe for a wedding in October 🤞

Sun_Addict

I only shop at Mr M for heavy stuff and I get staff discount courtesy of DD working for them. Everything else I get from Lid!. 

RelievedSheff

We tend to go to whichever shop has the best offers at the moment.

The other half's Sainsburys card must be flagging up some odd buying patterns at the moment, all he seems to be buying from there is beer, coffee bags and ostrich  

milann

I find I’m not shopping as much at all since I got rid of my car. I used to regularly pop into different shops for various offers. That said I still have a fairly full freezer as since Dh finished work we’ve eaten out a fair bit…..not always in cafes….weve visited friends and family and been asked to stay for a meal.
ive been busy doing bits of jobs in the garden but it’s been too hot for me during the daytime. I’ve really enjoyed my evenings in the garden though. It’s taken me a few weeks to paint the fences….I've done a couple of panels at a time (that’s the most I can hold the paintbrush for🥴) I’d have done it in a day or so at one time. I’ve managed it though and it’s a sense of achievement. My friend had someone in to paint hers last year and it cost an arm and leg 😳….my contribution to being MSE 😇 I’ve now started painting my wooden garden furniture - we still had paint in shed 👍 the chairs were left out last winter and are looking rather sorry for themselves….still in great nick but with flaky paint 🥴. 1 chair and small table done - 3 chairs and big table to go. I’m hoping to have them done before a friend come round a week tomorrow….she won’t care one way of another- but I’m better if I have a deadline 😂 After that I’ll paint the sheds along the side of the house. I do enjoy little painting projects 👍 I’ve been after a little cozy nook in my garden for a while but haven’t been quite sure what exactly to do. Anyway Ive decided I need Dh to make me an L shape from trellis which will go around my chairs and I’ve been crocheting flowers to attach to it, along with fairy lights…..I can visualise it but I think Dh thinks I’m crazy 😂😂😂😂
Dh has been busy sorting the train out so I’m hopeful to have it fully working again soon 😃
Yesterday we went to help Ds do a few jobs in his garden. He’s been having some serious work done (with much more to follow 😳) courtesy of a very long running insurance claim….the size of the digger and holes made were impressive 😳 Anyway I did too much and have suffered for it today….so I haven’t done anything in my garden. I have 12 tomato plants which Dh has grown from seed for me to plant out but I decided I needed a day off from bending.
We did visit a semi local NT place. It’s not the biggest and has quite a few steps but it’s one of my favourite sites. We were going to eat out on the way home but it seems a while since I’ve actually cooked anything…..Dh has been cooking if we’ve been home. So we came home and I cooked. Nothing too fancy but I enjoyed it. Plus I wanted to keep the calories down as I’m going out with friends for a train ride across the hills for an afternoon tea on Wednesday- at this rate I’ll never get into the dress I want to wear to a wedding in October.
Right enough of my rambles…..hope I’ve not put you to sleep 😴😴😴😴

redofromstart

That all sounded positive and enjoyable to me Milann. 

in_need_of_direction

The trellis idea sounds wonderful 

Seasidegal58

Catching up with your diary milann!  You sound like you've had some lovely trips over the last couple of months!  When will you be joining the new gym? X

milann

Where has the time gone. 

MSE wise I’ve paid my cc in full…..however it had quite a bashing as I went a bit mad at the garden centre. I do enjoy my garden though and it’s beginning to get back to when it looked good.
I’d spent a M&S voucher a while back which I’d acquired from doing surveys and I was feeling smug that I’d bought new underwear 😚…..well I wasn’t so smug when I realised they were very tight and I barely wore them…..I knew I’d been piling the pounds on but didn’t think I’d put so much on 😳😳 I was ironing and putting clothes away  when I noticed the size on said pants 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’d only picked a pack up that was 2 sizes smaller 😂😂😳😳😂😂 so that was a waste of money. Hopefully they’ll fit Dd - I’d only worn 1 pair….so not so money saving after all.
I had a near miss when I nearly ended up in A& E at weekend. I was cooking lamb in tomatoes, chickpea and herbs and had taken it out of the oven to check. As I was putting it back I dropped it 😳 The liquid went up my arms….i got them in tepid, then cold water antraight away  and spent most of the evening with my arms in the sink. Then I had cold wet tea towels wrapped around them. All my days in St John’s Ambulance kicked in and I did it without thinking. It was a lot calmer the following morning (I didn’t sleep much) but I do have a blister on my wrist. I was so lucky. Just shows leaving them in cold water really does pay off. Just need to keep my eye on the blister to make sure it doesn’t get infected. I’ve still got some red marks on the other arm but it isn’t sore or hot. I did laugh though ……the kitchen looked like a bloodbath with tomato everywhere 😳 I was in by myself and managed to clear up and save the lamb and put it back in the oven….in between putting my arms in and out of the sink 👍 Dh took over when he got home. 
My back has been very stiff recently so I’m not sure what happened….my geip has gone rubbish and I have to take the weight of things on my good arm….so I think it was a combination of things that made me drop it. I had to get my trainers in the washing machine quickly but I was so pleased I had them on as I often have bare feet in the house - I dread to think what state I’d have been in had I not had them on. So I consider myself a lucky lady 😃
Im finally going on a felting class I had to cancel before Christmas tomorrow. I’m travelling with a friend on the train so I’m really looking forward to it. I thought we’d lost it as it took ages for the teacher to get back to us.
Were going away on Sunday for a week in Millie Motorhome 🚍😃

redofromstart

That sounds very painful Milann.  I ended up using bio oil on my hot water burn scar, once the nasty blister etc had gone, which helped a lot.