O/S Daily Monday 30th June 2025

ScarletRibbons

Morning all.

Chrisca50

Morning all

Thanks for the start Scarlet

Phew it's going to be another scorcher today

Off out later to collect some reactolite glasses I got with a voucher from the opticians.  Not had them before but since I had my cateract op a year or so ago that eye is very sensitive to bright lights so, hopefully, they'll do the job.

Looking forward to the start of Wimbledon later. It might be cooler indoors than out today!

Well I thought Rod Stewart was better than I expected and quite enjoyed it in the end.

Hope everyone has a cool day today x

TravellingAbuela

Morning folks and thanks SCARLET.  Phew I don't think there will be much happening here today. I got back from the van mid afternoon, after stopping off to do  a SS on the way. I was exhausted after putting that lot away and then unpacking my bag. The washing went in straight away and soon dried, but I think any ironing will have to wait until the weather cools down. I think we are forecast to hit 30 deg today.

I must go out and water all the pots and tubs next, before the sun gets round the back. Sadly the hose doesn't reach the front so that will involve the watering can. 

Chrisca I too was surprised with Rod's performance, much better than I expected but the heat certainly got to him. Talking of heat I don't envy the players at Wimbledon today either.

Have a good day folks if you can and ((HUGS)) for all in need. Take care all xx

remmie

Good morning 

Another hot day forecast, due to get up to 32degrees here. Apologies to those who haven't got this weather, can i send some to you? I was expecting my DD in the long hot summer of 1976 and dont remember feeling this grumpy. It must be my age.

Usual chores today, then a day of trying to keep  us and big dog cool. More cherries to process for the freezer, it's the gift that keeps on giving.

Chrisca, I enjoyed watching Sir Rod more than I  expected to, amazing for his age.

Have a good day all. Take care. 

ScarletRibbons

Morning again, it's going to be a hot day I think (even here!)

Yesterday was warm, we spent most of it sitting in the shade though, we don't sunbathe.
Dh is talking about going to Beamish Museum today, but I have my doubts. If its going to be really hot, it can be exhausting walking about in the sun, and he tires easily.

Our Australian family are arriving next week, so we're looking forward to that .
They've hired an AirBnB nearby.

Hope everyone has a good day today, take care folks.

IzzyBee

Morning everyone another one that really enjoyed Rod he made it what it was supposed to be fun and entertaining and a good time was had by all . I’m off to meet my friend this morning for a coffee and a catch up but I won’t be doing much else it’s far to hot .Scarlet Beamish is lovely but I don’t blame you leave it for another day it’s far to hot . Thinking of all the poorlies hugs to those that need them have a good day everyone whatever you are doing 

camelot1001

Morning All

Thanks for the start Scarlet, bet you're excited to see the family.

Yesterday was quite nice weatherwise but fairly windy. Washing dried and all put away, allotment sorted for now - just need some fencing to keep the pesky rabbits out. I had a stir fry last night with veggies all from the allotment - spring onion, kale, brocolli and courgette. The cucumbers are coming thick and fast - glad DD and family are back from their trip away so they can eat some!

Swimming this morning then to allotment 1 to help someone do their weeding - an elderly chap who has been really helpful to me, it's nice to be able to do something for him in return.

It's dry for now but rain is due later. Take care. XX

themsthebreaks

Good morning 😊

It certainly looks like it’s going to be a hot one today. I have prepared a salad, and we will have that later with some tandoori chicken for the meat eaters (which I marinated last night) and some sweetcorn fritters for myself (which still need to be made).

I picked up quite a few courgettes from the Local Pantry on Tuesday, and other than using them in things, I searched for other recipes yesterday, and came across this:

https://www.theironyou.com/2014/09/hasselback-zucchini-with-garlic-thyme.html

So, I gave it a try, and served with our roast dinner, to great success. We all loved them, and they have been requested again. I will use up the remaining courgettes this way. Very tasty.

Chores today:

1) Half-bathroom, including the window sill, and floor ✅ 
2) Porch, including the shoe cupboard, and floor ✅
3) Condiment shelf in dining room. There are several bottles nearing empty, so I need to separate those and leave them on the table, to ensure they get used first. We all love condiments, and there are about thirty different bottles on there, but when a new favourite is discovered, the old favourites get ignored. So much so, the condiments are spilling out onto the top shelf ✅
4) Small freezer stock-take ✅
5) Laundry ✅
6) Edited to add: spray weeds in front garden ✅ (I just went outside to put some rubbish in the bin, and the weeds are having a party. They didn’t look that bad on Saturday.)

That should see me through this morning.

Hope you all have a good day 😊

-taff

Morning all! Hot already, just about to go and shut the windows after some airing...Plans today are fix the guttering while the back of the shed is in shade, some washing [first lot is on], empty the magic cupboard [ it's on now] and then do some flooping about on the sofa with the fan on  

Hydrate today won't you! Take care all!

WickedLady4

Morning all.

I posted earlier but the silly new verification system lost my post so I'll just wish you all a good day

Coxy11

Morning all and thanks for the start @ScarlettRibbons. 

A work day for me - so hot it’s a challenge to know what to put on! Dropped DDad off at the airport - always a struggle to deal with the emotional
toll and it never gets any easier. Wine was consumed last night. I too enjoyed Rod Stewart’s set. 

DD is back from her solo trip to Corfu so she’s on dinner duty tonight. Got to be some perks of two adult children living with us! 

Have a good day all
Coxy