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Evening all. DD and I had a very pleasant get-together yesterday evening at a Middle Eastern restaurant. It was a good meal all round, but the kibbeh makliya and the stuffed vine leaves were particularly delicious.
- Had a bad night with weird dreams: I had to wake myself up at 2.30am with a cuppa and then spend an hour and a half watching old WDYTYA programmes before I could get back to sleep
- DH got breakfast for us at 10.00 - considerably later than I should have liked
- Machine sewed one side of a cushion cover made of non-woven fabric which L the dog walker had mistaken for packaging, so she had cut off a 2-inch strip in order to remove the contents which turned out to be only foam stuffing
- L took Rosie out for a "gentle walk" - she has recovered from her lameness and is much happier today, TG
- Dealt with more admin before prepping a late lunch (DH finally got up at 1.30pm)
- Made a batch each of Twinks and scones to boost gardener J's productivity - he did a good job of tidying up the front garden, so the baking must have been ok. I have set some Twinks aside for L next time she takes Rosie out, and have put all the remaining scones in the freezer
- Slept for about an hour on the sofa
- Cooked tea
- Went to church council meeting, which actually finished just ahead of the 9.00pm deadline
- I need to do a bit more filing before going to bed, if I can keep awake long enough to do so.
xxx
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I have done some gardening, taking advantage of the cooler cloudy weather to tidy up a patch and remove some weeds. Daisy the rabbit disappeared into a garden at the back but she did come back; whereupon I attempted to block future escapes, but I think more will need to be done. A plan is forming.
Other plans, re minor problems at the vol. job, are also taking shape.
Bins and shredding out.
Sweet dreams
ETA its an accident not a spolier. clicked something and can't remove it - just a normal post
Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY"I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
Janice 1964-2016
Thank you Honey Bear4 -
Washing on line, DW half-emptied - mugs on top rack tipped so that the bottom dries properly and I have ironed the few bits and bedding that were waiting to be dealt with.
My appeal for a delay repay on my train journey to Kent has been approved - initially they rejected it but I appealed on the grounds that the tickets were marked 'specified trains only (or wording to that effect) so that was worth doing.
Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY"I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
Janice 1964-2016
Thank you Honey Bear5 -
Hello all. Hope you're all ok. No flying done except two wash loads yesterday as I was out with friends all day.
That means this morning I have caught up with the dishes that DH created, walked Poppet, watered gardens, done dailies, caught up with admin, did some rare ironing and a little sewing repair job.
Completed wordle in four, all four lines on connections and strands with no hints.
Will potter now before going out for belated birthday tea with DH.
Spend less now, work less later.6 -
Afternoon all,
I had a day out with a friend yesterday but by some miracle - and unknowingly it has to be said - I actually achieved yesterday’s list. In bits and pieces, but the bedroom and landing got done, as did the ironing pile. Today I have tackled admin, including the dreaded pension, which has proved way easier to sort than DH’s was. I whizzed around the ensuite as well so that is today’s list attempted. I am currently waiting for Mr M to deliver, having a break from tackling curtain making. Each seam is 2.5m for the French doors, so one seam then a short break is my limit. Allotment bits watered this morning, dinner is a veggie stew in the sc (not particularly summery but I had all the veg for it), dw is running, sink has been shined.
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Bare minimum done here. S/S the kitchen, DW and WM both used. Quick tidy room my bedroom and the bathroom cleaned which was good as when DD1 and kids came for dinner she decided to bathroom them here and put them in their pj's for easy bedtime when they got home.
Was meant to have one of my groups yesterday but DD2 and I ended up in the police station as halfway through dinner on Tuesday I received strange text messages claiming to be from my not very nice ex husband. I wanted to report them just in case.
Today I went with my mum to visit my dad who was quite chirpy today and chatty. We found out that yesterday he was in the communal living room joining in the sing song and dancing!!
My friend who works there gave me the FB page details so I could ask to join so we can see the pictures!
DD1 and kids are due round soon. After they've gone I'll see what I can get done.
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Morning all xx
I got up up at 7 to take my thyroid meds. I've turned over the calendars, completed the nyt puzzles- or failed completely (Connections). I've taken my other meds and supped my first brew.
I like these slow starts to the day.
Hope everyone is well.
Much love.
Rxx
IT ONLY TAKES SMALL DAILY ACTIONSFOR MAGIC TO HAPPENRosemary Ikpeme
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Morning all
WM x 1
I too failed at connections and strands wasn't much better but i did get wordle in 3 and nailed Pips (easy level only).
I'm off to outmoving cancer later and it's mammogram time too. I have time to shower after the gym before going to hospital so thats good. Taking some of DDs old bras to the donation bin - look perfect to me so hopefully can be used for whatever they use them for. So that's a fling.
Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY"I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
Janice 1964-2016
Thank you Honey Bear4 -
I've made my bed, dressed, sploshed bleach down the loo, fed the birds, checked the birdbath and the hedgehog's dish, and changed Sassy's seed and water.
Coffee?
Rxx
IT ONLY TAKES SMALL DAILY ACTIONSFOR MAGIC TO HAPPENRosemary Ikpeme
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Morning all. I've joined you for a drink Round but water as I don't drink coffee.
Had amazing food out yesterday with DH and we were in our posh clothes which made a nice change.
Today I have done dailies, walked/carried Poppet (it is very warm again), hoovered through, wiped doors, frames, switches and walls in the spare rooms as per today's list, got kitchen sinks currently bathing in bleach, watered gardens and greenhouse, refreshed vase of flowers,and I've weeded the front garden. Now sitting down to do puzzles.
Spend less now, work less later.6
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