Old Style Daily Wednesday 30 April 2025

Gers

Good morning folks. 

TravellingAbuela

Morning GERS and all who follow.  Another glorious start and the temps are still rising - 25 deg today!! Wow! I had a rubbish sleep last night, tossing 'n turning and clockwatching. Grr.

Yesterday DF cancelled lunch as she had got in a state worrying about today's news from Oz. Understandable, and it's made worse by being so far away. So my day was spent being slothful, alternated the day watering some plants, a few indoor jobs and sitting outside reading. All peaceful, just me and the birds. 

I got a surprise phone call late afternoon - from the cataract clinic!  It's only 4 days since I was referred and I was requested to make an appointment for an initial assessment on the 12th. He asked lots of questions and then said he would e-mail me a 3 page registration questionnaire to print off and fill in to take with me. He couldn't book the transport for me but gave me the number of Yorkshire Ambulance to book it myself. So it's all systems go now after postponing it for far too long.

Today is bus trip day, Skipton as usual! It'll be lovely finally going out in summer clothes and not swaddled up in layers of winter clothes. I'm already planning what to have for my lunch! Followed by much chatting over our regular bottle of wine. It's always an enjoyable day.

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

Gers

Lots of white cloud with a promise of a high temperature for today. Yesterday didn't quite reach 20 degrees and the sun didn't quite poke out from behind the cloud but it was a lovely day. Warmth without scorching.

My first exam was with a student with 50% extra time so I was there for five hours! Funnily enough, she opened the question paper, had a quick look and began to write, and write and write. Almost didn't stop for the whole two papers. Very odd for a student with adjustments.

When I got home I hung out the washing and then did a small load of delicates which also got out on the line. And it all dried - such a good day when that happens.

This morning I'm heading down the west peninsula to my hairdresser. It's only been five weeks so my doesn't really need cut as she did it a tad short last time. It's to see if the alternative method of applying colour has been successful for me. Usually it's done with foils, in March I asked the hairdresser to do it all over, mostly because I get very fidgety. All over took almost as long and used up more of the paste so I'm not sure if it was the way to go. For now, I can't see roots, but then I don't look much! We'll see.

Lovely news about little one at school @DP1 - long may it continue.  

Must a'wa - coffee to drink before I leave. I hope that everyone has a good day and that the warmth gets into the old bones.

PS - @AA - we get a copy of the exam papers to read. Geography was moderately interesting, too many graphs to made it riveting.

Chrisca50

Morning all

Very misty out there again but I'm sure it'll burn off soon

DH had his appointment at hospital yesterday.  GP hadn't sent them the result of his PSA levels so they want him to have another blood test so they can see if there's any change.  Doctor, ahem, checked his prostate and said he should have an op for them to, in their words, shave it so he can pass urine better so not need a catheter.  Not sure when that will be.

Bathroom coming on well, he keeps it all tidy at the end of each day which is much appreciated. 

Definitely an afternoon of sitting in the garden reading and enjoying the weather.  All change, again, next week apparently.

Glad things are moving quickly for your cateract op TA.

Have a good day all and don't get sunburnt! x

camelot1001

Morning All

Very high cloud at the moment with the promise of 24 degrees. Back door curtain is on the line, once dry it can be put away for the winter.

Cut the grass when I got home yesterday and potted on some more veggies - everything is now out of the kitchen and in the greenhouse at last.
I was very warm by the time I had finished so had a shower and relaxed all evening.

The little one didn't go to school yesterday and won't be in today, she has a sore tummy and generally doesn't feel too well, quite unlike her.
A couple of the little ones she sits with in school are also off, seems to be something going around.

Hope you're all well, take care. XX

IzzyBee

Morning everyone I’m just off to a cleaning job soon it’s nice and sunny the dog has had me up since 5 she’s now asleep my cruise tickets have just been emailed to me for our Norwegian fiords cruise in may I will sit and look through them properly when I get back I need to pay for the Tyne tunnel my son is going to show me how to do it at the weekend I think I will sort out what we are taking at the weekend it will soon be here. In other news i won’t be doing much else when I get back except enjoying the weather . Washer has just stopped I will get them hung out before I go . Thinking of all the poorlies hugs to those that need them have a good day everyone whatever you are doing 

RedRuby1231

Morning all

Lovely day here again it’s so nice to have some good weather, yesterday our walk along the prom was so warm we all took jumpers etc off and we enjoyed the ice cream, there were people on the beach in bikinis it was that warm.

I am going through such a bad sleep time atm last night I was still awake at 4 so I have had about three hours I shall be fading fast today I think, Rob coming today and we are off to the cafe so hopefully that will wear me out and I will sleep tonight.

Chicken for dinner tonight a new recipe - baked Greek lemon chicken it looks nice on the picture so looking forward to that, wm is on and doing its thing so I will hang that out before work.

TA I keep thinking of your poor friend she must be so worried xx

Have good days all and take care xx 

AlwaysAllie

Morning

Woke up early so took Bdog out for a lovely hour - was rewarded with curlews and hares, two of my favourite things.    I do however now feel like going back to bed! However more invigilation calls.  

Have marinaded some chicken for the BBQ this evening as it’s going to be the warmest day. April has been lovely bit Hope that this isn’t the summer! 

Best wishes to all
AA

remmie

Good morning 

Bright and sunny, I could get used to this, although I used to work with someone who moved to Spain with her husband and came back after 9 months as "every day was the same weather wise". I suppose it gives us something to talk about.

Off shopping today is get some extra food in for the family arriving on Friday. Dd says she will bring food with her also. Dont know what's for tea, maybe get something while out. Last night we had jacket potatoes with tuna and salad. OH wasn't impressed, he's strictly a meat and 2 veg man.

TA thinking of your friend, such a worry so far away.
Camelot hope the little one is feeling better.

Have a good day everyone and hugs to all who need them. Take care.

Coxy11

Morning all and thanks for the start @Gers x

Office day today. Was misty when DH dropped me at the station and my bare legs felt it! Will hope to feel the benefit when it warms up later. Dinner is chilli which is already cooked so just needs warming through in the SC. 

I was at the community allotment yesterday - the adults were outnumbered by the home-schooled children so it wasn’t the tranquil place I needed. Will be switching to Thursdays or going super-early from next week. 

Your poor friend @TravellingAbuela - she must be beside herself x

Hope everyone gets a bit of sunshine today. 

Coxy 

RosyRed

Morning all, lovely again, thanks Gers, should be a lovely drive. DS2 has come to help DH with the new flooring. Luckily I'm going out to lunch with my BFF, she'll pick me up.

Izzy I fancy a Norwegian cruise,my friend went last year and loved it.

I've been doing a bit more sewing and sorting for our hols.A new top arrived yesterday but it's too big so I'll alter that soon - can't be bothered sending it back.

DH will prob bbq again as there is still some left.

TA thinking of your friend.

Hugs to all in need of one.