O/S Daily Thursday 13 October 2016

nmlc · 13 October 2016 at 6:34AM

O/S Daily Thursday 13th October

This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet up (although check the fence hasn’t just been painted first!) and join us for an Old Style natter. The more the merrier!

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Some people who chat here like to try to answer everyone. Don’t feel you have to though, a general “hi everyone, hope everyone’s well” is fine.

Morning everyone

Hugs to those that want/need them x

Happy birthday to those with a birthday x

DH and DS1 now getting up and ready for work. DS2 still in his pit, will wake him once others have left.

Still dark, damp underfoot but not as cold. I have a lot of washing, drying and ironing to get through today - also all the other chores on the "to do" list. I'll be heading to town first thing to visit the building society and bank.

Dinner last night was roast chicken pieces, new potatoes, carrots, peas, HG green beans, bubble and squeak made from LO veg, LO yorkshires and gravy - all eaten and enjoyed - and nothing thrown away. Tonight I'm not sure what we'll be having as DS2 and myself are going to a meeting at his college as he's doing the National Citizens Service programme during half term.

Yesterday work was either manic or dead - had a very unhappy customer who didn't want to listen to anything any of us staff tried to explain to her, she was so loud, and not listening - a queue started to build behind her as my colleague tried to explain what was happening, the other customers in the queue were starting to fidget and you could feel people's anger - she eventually left shouting as she did so, we could hear the customers saying, that's not on the girls in here shouldn't have to tolerate being spoken to like that etc. So after this week I'm pleased to be on days' off and now not working again until Monday!

We haven't heard anything from DH's private pension company, so I'll be phoning them later, we'll see what they have to say.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x

Coxy11 · 13 October 2016 at 7:00AM

Morning, thanks for the thread nmlc x

I am full of cold and spent the night sleeping upright in order to breathe. I also have a pain in my left glute- literally a pain in the a**

DS1 passed his driving test yesterday and no sooner had we insured the car as a full licence holder (ouch) he was off out and didn't come home until 10pm, by which time it was dark and raining. Another thing to worry about aaaaargh!

Going into the charity today. No gym for me as I don't feel up to it.

Dinner will be minced beef and pasta bake - nice and easy. Might attempt some housework when I get home. Did a bit yesterday morning but the floors could do with a steam.

Hope all are well and for those who are poorly/have poorlies have a virtual hug x
Coxy

Gers · 13 October 2016 at 7:16AM

Morningeveryone.

Sorry to read you're not too well Coxy. Keep up with fluids!

Yesterday I mostly slept. It was weird, I had no idea I was so tired but I spent most of the day in bed fast asleep. I woke once or twice for the loo and then a drink. A couple of phone calls disturbed me too but not for long. Managed to rouse myself to watch GGBO.

One of the phone calls was from the college asking if I'd change my teaching hours from the afternoon to the morning for the rest of the semester - that suits me perfect,y as I'm a 'lark' and much more alert before 2pm.

So, I'm up and about to hit the shower. After my day of extreme leisure I need to get a couple of chores done this afternoon.

I hope everyone has a good Thursday.

redruby · 13 October 2016 at 7:16AM

Morning all

Dark and cold here still, hopefully it will be a nice day later on, off to work for me and I hope its not busy !

Something and Chips for dinner tonight will go and look in the freezer after this, I will need to wash some work t-shirts and the shopping is being delivered.

I have a few bits for xmas coming in the shopping so need to stash those away otherwise they will get eaten :rotfl:

Coxy Congrats to your son, and I hope you feel better soon xx

Have good days all xx

[Deleted User] · 13 October 2016 at 7:21AM

Good Morning chums looking a bit doubtful outside at the moment although the forecast isn't bad.Gardener coming this morning then a quick lunch and I'm off to Faversham for a mini-meet up with NRA and Carolbee, looking forward to it :)It will be nice to put a face to a name

Hope everyone has a good day ,another week nearly gone, time slips through our fingers like quicksilver doesn't it, we are almost halfway through October already.

Cheers chums

JackieO xx

lonewhitewolf · 13 October 2016 at 7:31AM

Morning all
Coxy congrats to your ds and keep warm .hope you feel better soon.
Yesterday was yet another day from hell. I suppose I should expect it now the weather has changed. Today and the next 2 weeks should be fun as my supervisor us on holiday and I will have no one to refer things to.
Spoke to local shop yesterday and they are looking for staff so must get CV done today and drop it in.
FIL is still non responsive so don't know how long hospital will keep up the same treatment for without making a decision.
DH is still low and now has the added problem of being drowsy in the morning thanks to the sleeping tablets. Worry myself silly about him driving to work but can't say anything as he is a stubborn man.
Anyhoo better get ready for the chaos of today
Hugs to all in need xx

LaineyT · 13 October 2016 at 7:36AM

Morning everyone,

Dull and overcast yesterday, it rained a lot yesterday and we are set for more today.

I am heading over to see DM after breakfast as she has a blood test this morning to check warfarin levels, will see if she feels up to a cup of tea at the local garden centre, not very OS I know but it's a change of scenery for her.
Had another £25 JL voucher turn up yesterday, that's £75 I have now just for using my Partnership card for food, petrol and other expenses throughout the year. It automatically gets paid down every month so don't pay a penny in interest but nice to get something back and they pay for treats etc at Yule.
Hope you feel better soon Coxy many congrats to your DS.
Sounds like your busy few weeks caught up with your Gers good to listen to your body like that.
Welcome Kitkatmum

Have a good day everyone, take care folks x

camelot1001 · 13 October 2016 at 7:38AM

Morning All

Mmm, it's raining, meant to be a decent day too. Washing was done last night and left it on the airer in front of the fire overnight so that's dry this morning. Forgot to put the DW on so will do it later.

Got loads of paperwork sorted out of the cupboard upstairs yesterday, don't know why I have kept so much out of date stuff. Now got lots to gradually burn on the fire. I'll move the spare bedding up there which makes more sense than where it is.

Work today then a Spanish night from work, should be fun.

Congrats to your DS Coxy, hope you feel better soon. Gers, that would suit me better too, feels like you are clock watching all morning if you have to be somewhere in the afternoon.

Have a good day, take care. XX

[Deleted User] · 13 October 2016 at 8:31AM

Morning, ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) if you need one.

Pleased to report it was the yeast, not the bread maker, turned out a perfect loaf yesterday, and breathe.........I know at some point I am going to have to bite the bullet, but not yet.

It has rained all night, everywhere is very wet, so limited things OH can do outside.

I phoned the coal man yesterday, he will drop 2 bags today. I am not heating the house at the moment, just our bedroom and the sitting room after lunch, usually light the fire around 4pm, it uses just one shovel after the initial coal.

No idea what I am going to do today, no sewing, sewing room is gradually getting filled up as things get moved to give the workmen access to the old storage heaters and the window wall where they are putting the radiator. DD1 and SIL due Sunday to move the machines and the freezer. Will get the workmen to help me move the freezers back. I have old sheets to put over things so they do not get too mucky.

There is some beef stock left from cooking some stewing steak, going to use it to make some soup for lunch with the new bread.

dumpling · 13 October 2016 at 8:47AM

Good morning everyone :wave:

It's a fine and dry day here this morning. I have DD's 13 and 15 home at the moment as they have a visit to the orthodontist in a little while. My lovely CMHT lady is coming at 9 and we have some paperwork to do and then we are going out somewhere.

My face isn't hurting as much at the moment but I had a dreadful day of it yesterday. I'm afraid to eat so at least the diet will go well

I feel a bit peculiar from all the pain killers I took yesterday so I will try and not have any today.

Coxy, well done to your DS for passing his driving test. Hope you feel better soon too x
csarina, glad it was the yeast and not the breadmaker. I confess that I own one but haven't used it in a long while. I think I will get some ingredients and start using it again as the smell of fresh baked bread was lovely.
Gers, you must have needed all that sleep, enjoy your day today.
Welcome kitkatmum, hope you will stick around and we can get to know you xx

Not sure what is for tea today, I haven't taken anything out of the freezer yet, will see if I end up at a supermarket or not. I could do with going back to bed really but have to get on I suppose.

Hope you all have a great day whatever you are up to, take care xx

tru · 13 October 2016 at 8:51AM

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Morning :hello: [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Coxy Congratulations to your DS :T[/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I'm going to unplug the doorbell and turn the phone off this morning. Why do people think that if you're at home, you're doing nothing and can be disturbed at any time? I may not go out to work, but I do work (very part time, but still). They wouldn't turn up/ring for a chat if I did the exact same thing in an office. Ggrrrrr. Plus I run my own business – it may be a titchy tiny business but I still work on it! [/FONT]

[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]The girls seemed miffed that I've removed their pumpkin, they've taken to sticking their beaks through the fence in an attempt to shred the plant

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[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I'll be glued to the laptop for most of the morning, then sorting paperwork into files. This afternoon I'm going to order more yarn then try to make a chilli! Someone's asked me to make one just like this, keyring size please (they showed me a photo of one they've grown). I don't think I can do it, and have told them this - I've tried writing my own patterns before and I'm just not good at it, lol – but I've promised to try.[/FONT]

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