The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half

Willowtree222

I'm really sorry about Babs going today. I know it will be hard. You have often spoke about her on here.

Good that you found a possible sofa if needed though. Saves you having to go shopping again and trying to decide. 

amber03

My DIL never buys a sofa from a shop but gets them from fb marketplace. Wouldn’t mind but they are really lovely ones and I think the most she has paid is£50. Her latest was last week. It’s a bit plain beige one but I said just put either cushions and a blanket and it will look lovely. Having kids and a dog she doesn’t want to pay much at the moment.x

Onebrokelady

Cherryfudge said:

I expect someone who cares enough to rehome a chicken could keep you updated with how she settles in. Not the same, I know, but you would be able to imagine her in her new home and it may help you feel a bit better to see her with the flock or roaming round her new place.

Your DD's sofa sounds gorgeous. I love orange things even though orange looks dreadful on me. Such a warm colour. It's nice that you've got a possible alternative to your current sofa in case it's needed, but getting yours re-filled is a very good idea.

Yes she’s said she will uodate me on how she settles in 🙂 the sofa is a lovely burnt orange colour, its very comfortable and will look gorgeous in DDs flat 

Onebrokelady

Seasidegal58 said:

I'm sure Babs will love having feathery friends she will live with but it's hard for you and I'm sorry. 

My friend has an orange velvet sofa - it is lined up against a dark blue wall which has a white dado rail and cornicing. It looks really lovely with this colours. 

I think it will be good for Babs to have some friends, she’s been on her own for a while and hens like to be in flock so they can keep an eye out for each other,when they sleep they take it in turns to guard the flock and have amazing ability to shut down half their brain so that part goes to sleep while the other half stays alert to danger. I did worry that Babs didn’t have flock mates to do this for her 

Onebrokelady

Willowtree222 said:

I'm really sorry about Babs going today. I know it will be hard. You have often spoke about her on here.

Good that you found a possible sofa if needed though. Saves you having to go shopping again and trying to decide. 

It’s been a bit sad but I know it’s for the best and she’s gone to a good home. 

Onebrokelady

amber03 said:

My DIL never buys a sofa from a shop but gets them from fb marketplace. Wouldn’t mind but they are really lovely ones and I think the most she has paid is£50. Her latest was last week. It’s a bit plain beige one but I said just put either cushions and a blanket and it will look lovely. Having kids and a dog she doesn’t want to pay much at the moment.x

Wow what a bargain 🙂

Onebrokelady

Babs went off to her new home today and she was not impressed at being bundled into a cat basket 😀the lady who has rehomed her was admiring my run so I asked her if she wanted it so she said yes please, she is going to message me when her partner can come and take it apart and pick it up. It’s nine feet by 3ft so not small and she also wants the dog kennel that I use as a coop too which I’m very pleased about because it saves me having to get rid of it separately. The lady who took her messaged me to say she thinks Babs is going to be in charge because she even told off  the cockerel 😀she’s never lived with a male before so I’m not sure what she will make of that, she’s built  like a tank though so I don’t fancy his chances 😀. I felt a bit sad when she went but I’m also relieved that she’s gone to a good home and I now don’t have to worry about having to look after her if I’m not feeling too good. 

I spent most of the afternoon tidying the garden which was nice, there’s load of leaves coming down now and lots of sycamore seed pods which I have to make sure I pick up otherwise I will end up with hundred of saplings which is a pain in the bum. I find it quite therapeutic just mindlessly tidying though so I enjoyed myself . I took my patio table in last week when we had all that rain so I could make sure it was dry enough to store away but we might be having a sunny week this week so I might put it back out again. I’m quite busy next week so might not have time to sit outside anyway.

I’m hoping to go to the foam shop tomorrow if I’ve not overdone it today 🤞🤞and I also have some more bits for the charity shop so can take that as it’s in the same place. 

Tuesday I have my first pulmonary rehab class which is two hours long and it will take me a while to get there and back so that’s Tuesday done.

I’m meeting my sister on Wednesday morning for breakfast so I can give her an update on what’s been going on with my appointments etc

Thursday I normally meet my friend for coffee but she will only have got back from her holiday late Wednesday night so I don’t expect we’ll be meeting but I’ve got plenty to do at home if we don’t 

Friday I’ve got my second pulmonary rehab class so again that will take up a lot of the day.

Cherryfudge

Quite a full week coming up, then!

I'm glad Babs seems to have got off to a good start (I nearly said 'flying', but hopefully not). It's nice you were able to help the lady out with chicken accommodation, and that that helps you as well.

daisy_1571

Glad there was a lovely handover to babs' new home, hope you get updates from time to time and she enjoys finding her place in the pecking order 🐔 

Daisy xx

debtfreewannabe321

Just catching up, yay on the ESA but annoyed for you that it's not the one where you can just be off work without needing sick notes. Also shocked at the dr, he's not very empathetic to you considering he should understand how badly it must be affecting you.

Aw I hope Babs loves her new friends and home. I miss my chickens. I had a really friendly one called Hetty and she was my bestie till she passed. 

I also hope the deep clean and new sofa innards will help you 🤞🏻♥️. I have allergies and bought a new to me sofa from the CS last month, I gave it a deep clean with a rug dr machine and it's been fine for me. 
Hope you have a good week, it looks like a busy one ☺️.