Old Style Daily Tuesday 12th September

dumpling · 12 September 2017 at 5:09AM

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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dumpling · 12 September 2017 at 5:21AM

Good morning everyone :hello:

I couldn't sleep for worrying so I have got up and decided to do some baking and cooking. I soaked a gammon and some dried peas last night so that is in the instant pot hopefully making a nice soup. I will also weigh out the ingredients to make some bakestones and cheese scones ready for later on. Finally I have some elderly bananas so I will be baking some muffins with them as well. At least the family will be happy and I will be taking some of them with me to visit my best friend's daughter in hospital.

I have nearly finished the fairy doll I was knitting, she just needs her arms and wings to be sewn on so she can be given to my grand daughter when I see her next. I am not sure what my next project will be, something smaller I think.

Today I need to tidy through as Becky's mental health worker is coming over to take her swimming. Poor Becky came back from school yesterday very upset as her only friend has moved schools. I felt so sorry for her as she was really looking forward to spending some time with her. I think the family have moved away.

Right, I am off to put the kettle on as I hear movement from our room upstairs. Hope you all have a great day whatever you are up to, take care xx

camelot1001 · 12 September 2017 at 6:00AM

Morning All

Hope today is a good one dumpling.

Not sure what the weather's doing, it's still very dark out.

Did some washing last night, it's on the pulley, will do another tonight. Really must have a dust and hoover round as DS2 is arriving on Thursday for the weekend - not that he would notice some dust but should make the effort!

Dublin was good fun, the sleeping arrangements were ok, some of the young ones stayed out all night which was ok as they were coming back as we were getting ready to go out for the day - oh to be young!

Flights were both late, the return leg particularly so, didn't land until 11pm and didn't want anyone to come out at that time on a Sunday evening so got a taxi, £35! That's what you get for booking cheap Ryanair flights.

Had a lovely early night last night so I'll go swimming this morning. Hope you all have a good day. Take care. XX

nmlc · 12 September 2017 at 6:22AM

Morning everyone

dumpling - thanks for starting us off x

Hugs to those that want/need one x

Happy birthday to those with a birthday x

Now light and dry - but air cooler again, it has dried up after yesterday afternoon of sunshine and heavy downpours. Hoping to get some washing out on line, I'll check the forecast in a mo.

DH up and gone to work stupid early, DS1 now getting ready for work and DS2 still in his pit, will wake him shortly.

Dinner last night was all day breakfast - although not particularly healthy I grill as much of the food as possible etc, all eaten and enjoyed. Tonight we're having smoked sausage and mushroom pasta in a creme fraiche sauce, menfolk will have a small breaded chicken portion with theirs.

Yesterday work was either all or nothing - and again some complicated cases.

Keep safe and well x

nmlc x

Coxy11 · 12 September 2017 at 6:51AM

Morning all,
Thanks for the start dumpling xx

Haven't managed to post these last few days but wanted to send hugs to Gers and her Dmum xx

I had a birthday at the weekend and we met up with family at a craft Fayre. It was a tad windy and a bit wet but I got some lovely ceramics and a nice framed print which will go in the hallway.

Yesterday I took (shop bought) cake into work as I'd run out of time to make anything. DH got me some diamond earrings on our joint credit card(!) - lovely of him but I'm a bit worried about wearing them tbh. Sorry if that sounds ungrateful, I don't mean it to.

Tonight is year 11 Expectations evening so DS2 is cooking mac n cheese for us all. I am also hoping to tackle the ironing as it is breeding in the basket.

Have a good day all,
Cox

[Deleted User] · 12 September 2017 at 7:05AM

Good Morning all and bright and sunny here in the Garden of England

washing machine is on, as its forecast to be nice today. I am hosting coffee morning for U3A this morning, so its going to be a busy day I think
Hope everyone is well and <hugs> to those who are not or are just in need of one.
Eldest DD popped in last night and we had a good long natter with copious amounts of coffee consumed :0
Right Time to get a wriggle and the kettle on
Have a good day chums what ever you are doing ,enjoy it if you can

Cheers

JackieO xxx

Hollyharvey · 12 September 2017 at 7:06AM

Morning everyone,

Thanks for starting us off dumpling

I had an engineer out to my broken washing machine and it was as expected not worth repairing, so I’ve had to buy a new one. One thing I couldn’t live without is a washing machine.

I bought some more large plastic storage boxes that will stack nicely in the hall cupboard, and want to sort some odds and ends out today that are all things that I use but are taking up much more room than they need to.

Dinner will be shepherds pie today. I’ve got everything I need and the change in weather means that I am really into warming comfort foods now.

Other than that nothing much planned for today.

Have a good day everyone whatever you are doing.

Gers · 12 September 2017 at 7:10AM

Good morning everyone.

Welcome back Camelot, glad you had a good time, though that taxi bill is a blow!

Dumpling - what a shock for Becky, I hope her MHW can help her through this.

Coxy - happy belated birthday. Wear those jewels!

This morning I've got a hair cut, then teaching session. Later on I'm going back to the nurse for another blast of cold stuff on the odd blob on my back and then, this evening, a meeting to go to!

DM is getting more proficient at texting which keeps us in touch. I've connected her phone and tablet to the patient wifi. She reported a visit from the physio yesterday so that's some progress. Now she needs to get her appetite back.

Happy Tuesday to all.

System · 12 September 2017 at 7:26AM

Morning all

the men are both back at work and the house is so peaceful. Not sure what I'm doing today but I'm sure I can find something useful to do. Grump has just sent me a message, he's working on Saturday. It's been ages since he worked on a weekend.

Hester, thinking of you. Don't know why but I am. Hope your ok.

Onwards and forwards

Have a great day all.

ancientofdays · 12 September 2017 at 7:33AM

Good morning all, it is sunny here and meant to be windy later so my washing can dry outside. Yesterday was really miserable, rain on and off all day.

My family is getting used to eating later than they like since I'm working late most of the week. Last night OH cooked chicken satay for himself and DS and I had a plain piece of chicken, lots of salad. They had naan bread and I had a tiny bit.

Dumpling I am sorry that your girl is going through the mill again.

Coxy, happy belated birthday.

I should get my large bum in gear, I am starting a bit later since having to work late as we are not meant to accumulate overtime. Unfortunately trying to do the job that I do without working some unsocial hours is not possible.

Ah well onwards and upwards, or perhaps in my case it should be onwards and sideways. Hope everyone has as good a day as possible.

butterfly2507 · 12 September 2017 at 7:37AM

Good morning everyone :beer:

Hugs to those who want / need some.

I've been MIA on here but there's nothing new to report. Dad is recovering well from knee surgery and I've been helping around the house as best as I can :T

I've also sold something on ebay again, which makes me quite happy

Have a good day x

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