Am I alone...

I am so pleased it's not just me. I'm going to Kindle for an hour or so. Thanks folks x

In an attempt at being more physically active I went to an Aquafit class. Now I'm too knackered to do anything more that play around on the internet and I plan to slump in front of TV with cherry cake shortly. Fitness own goal?

Gruesome day here too - I've cleaned the oven and DH has descaled the showers. I shall watch something on Netflix and eat skinny popcorn this afternoon.

Granted, I had to go to work this morning, but only for two hours. Since getting home at 08.00 I have checked my emails, Facebook, Gnet and played a couple of games of "dropwords". I put away yesterday's ironing and made lunch. Not very taxing. No-one to talk to except the dog as DH went for another sleep after work. I might do some more ironing later, but not just now. I think we are all quite similar really ann.

I think it's the insult of having an autumn day in August*Ann*! I'm usual quite positive but I'm finding it a struggle. I've sorted out all the bits from the 11 babushkas that DGC take apart and abandon! We are only missing 3 halves! Now I'm sorting recipes - I do lead a very interesting life!

I can empathise with you ann. I have health problems which make it impossible to go out alone. Husband only drives very short distances so a trip to the local shops is about it. Two of my children are local and are extremely good but they work full time so I keep them for essential journeys.
My problem is that I don't really feel part of society any more. No days out, no holidays, not even browsing round the library, every day seems the same.
Goodness I do sound an old moaner and I try not to be negative with the family but it is allowed on Gn where we can have a good moan without being a nuisance to anybody.
and for you.

I can while away many happy hours being idle. The trick is ann, to be positively idle!
I've had a small lie-in (8.20) read some of the Sunday papers, put the towels to wash, played solitaire, browsed fb and gn, folded some clean bedding, eaten Ryvitas and now it's time.
Nothing strenuous but enough to feel I deserve a lazy afternoon!

I have made and eaten potato and leek soup, also made a batch of sticky toffee cakes to take to DGSs.
Took a walk in the rain first thing, after a long bath, and will probably go out again this afternoon, then shorten a dress for DD1.
I can't stand being idle.

Thanks, I will have a look durhamjen, I did notice something at the top of the page with a link.

I love the Frith photos and have looked at their website before - even found one of the cottage where my great-grandmother used to live in Oxfordshire; also the very old swimming baths (now demolished) where I learnt to swim.
If I sat and thought about it I could even import them into my family history.
Perhaps not today though.
It's surprising what you find when you idly surf the web - I even found a photo taken in the classroom of me and others when we were 5!

Roseq, have you looked at the new Frith photos on Ancestry?
That can waste a lot of time.

Ooh jingl I might make a crumble too. I found a bag of blackcurrants (from last year ) in our overflow freezer in the garage the other day, and I've got lots of apples on the tree.

And no, Ann, you're not alone. I've been having a total slob day today. OK, so my baby GD kept me awake most of the night on her first sleepover without mummy. (But what excuse do I have on other days? )

So, erm, that crumble might have to wait till tomorrow. Not entirely sure I'd be able to stand up in the kitchen long enough to do it.

I haven't done much either!

Had a lovely long bath, watched 'Wanted Down Under' (seen it before, but at least I saw some sun) glanced at GN, glanced at the paper which said about the brisk walk, looked out at the rain so didn't go for a walk (too hilly here), tidied up paperwork which means shifting it from one place to another (it looks worse now!) and then went on the pc to do some family history. Decided I don't like the new Ancestry format, swore a bit at it and gave up.

We may have some nice warm soup (it's quite chilly today).
Yum, the recipe looks nice!

Here's a for you annsixty

I might make one of these

No, you're not alone Ann

I've been sat on my backside most of the morning reading the paper (which says a brisk walk every day adds 7 years to your life) and posting on GN..

You've already done more than I have!

Make a nice cake and eat it.