Old Style Daily Monday 9th July

Good morning, it is cloudy here but still very warm. I am hoping for a breeze, I am loving the sun but breezes do help.

Yesterday was good, it was great to spend an afternoon with colleagues and to see 'my' families and there have always been other families I know even if not actually been their person. On our craft tables we made things, painted things, stuck things to things and of course to ourselves and generally had a very goid time. Our motto should be Never Knowingly Underglittered.

As OH and DS will be out today, we swapped cooking days so tge mister cooked last night. They had pigs in blankets but I really don't like sausages from M*rrisons and especially not fancypants sausages with chili in OH had been to M*rrisons and bought me some YS fish and unusually for me, I did not .like it at all, it was lemon sole. Nothing wrong with it, it was simply a case of not liking this particular fish. I can't remember having it before.

I was so tired that I fell asleep on the sofa, went up to bed but woke at 2 with a massive cramp in my leg. I get cramp in my feet quite a lot and have been taking vitamins and minerals as a form of insurance but a leg cramp is unusual for me. I had to get out of bed until it passed off but was able to go back to sleep for a couple of hours.

This must be one of my longest and boringest posts ever.

Sending virtual support to those who need it and hoping that everyone has as good a day as possible.

Morning folks. I hope you managed to doze on the sofa HOLLY. Today is forecast to be cooler thank goodness. Yesterday was horrendously hot and I only ventured outside to peg out some washing. Like the cleaning, the weeding was postponed until it gets cooler!

I was having a down day yesterday but DS popped in unexpectedly and that perked me up. Then DD nipped in with the medication she had collected for me from Sainsbobs pharmacy on her way back from work.

Mr TA had to inform the DVLA about his neuropathy diagnosis and, after writing to his GP and Neurologist , they decreed his driving licence had to be exchanged for a medical review licence. The form etc has been picked up and put back down numerous times "till I can be bothered doing it" Then yesterday I went into a panic as I had left it almost to the deadline so had to do it. I know I am no mastermind but I don't class myself as totally stupid, but this form was absolutely baffling. I soldiered on until I got to the inserting the photo etc section and realised it had to be signed and filled in, similar to a passport, by a professional person. It was at this point DD called in and suggested her neighbour who is a councillor. He was happy to do it thankfully and the envelope is now sitting here with all it's forms of ID etc ready to be posted today.

I need to go down to Boots this morning to pick up further supplies of Fortisip and Aymes shakes for Mr TA. I ordered Friday so I hope they are ready as his stocks are running low.

I had an e mail from my best mate yesterday. They have finally made the decision, after much dithering, to move nearer their DD near York. They have no family here and if anything happened to one of them the other would feel a bit isolated. We agreed we are going to meet up half way, maybe Leeds, for lunch and a natter, when she does eventually move. I shall miss her and our little trips to Skipton.

I have waffled on and bored you long enough so have a good day folks and I hope it's a bit cooler where you all are. ((HUGS)) for all in need/want of them. Hope GERS' DM is picking up and there is news from LAMEWOLF about her DH. Worrying times for some of us. Take care all xx

Just seen your 2nd post HOLLY. I am not sure I would have the nerve to do that. x

Morning all


Another beautiful day here, yesterday apart from a quick trip to Lidl I did not go out of the house all day apart from in the evening to take little madam out an to eat dinner in the garden, it was above 30 all day :eek: hopefully today might be a bit cooler.


Back to work for me today and I think the new kitchen equipment is arriving this week and supposed to be being fitted, we are supposed to be opening next Monday into the new building, but we shall see !!


Not sure about dinner tonight but there is lots in, there is a quiche which will cook quickly and so the oven wont be on for long.


Holly I don't think morally I would feel able to do that , also I would not have the nerve.


I think it was Mrs SD asking about cold sore remedies ? put some spirits on it gin or vodka work best, just dab on the outside and leave it to dry, repeat several times during the day but be careful not to drink any if driving !!


Right better get on have good days all xx

Holly, I don't think I'd have the nerve to do it, but I suppose you've nothing to lose.

It's much cooler here today and no sun, I must admit it's a relief. I'll be able to take Ziggy for her walk without sweltering or worrying about her being too hot.

DH is getting ready to cycle to work and I've got the day in the van by myself. I think some of it will entail napping as I had the most awful night. I seem to retain fluid in the heat and then at night have to go to the loo umpteen times!

I might have a run into THirsk just to have a look round although I won't be able to go in anywhere with the doglet. On the drive up here I sopped at Clumber Park National Trust site to use the loo but it said assistance dogs only. I ended up going in anyway, if I'd been challenged I was going to say she stopped me from having panic attacks when I couldn't use a toilet. Sorry, I know it's not something to joke about but I couldn't leave her in the car for even a minute in the heat and I won't tie her up outside anywhere, she'd be good but also a sitting duck for dog thieves.