What I did today

I'm on a train returning from a vintage train trip to Fort William. It's a thirteen hour round trip and has been an absolute joy.
The weather has been glorious and the scenery stunning.
An hour to go until we come back to our morning departure point.
This is first time in about ten hours we have access to Wifi, thanks to good old Scotrail!
We are absolutely shattered and I'm dying for a cuppa!!
Good night all.

A medicinal G&T for me for absolutely no reason than I like it.
I have not been far today as the weather has been awful but I did nip to a neighbour as it was her birthday, and after a conversation on the phone ,I persuaded her she should apply for AA for her husband, he fills all the criteria.
She is not tech savvy and will wait for her D to do it.
I get exasperated with people younger than me who won’t embrace technology.
I didn’t touch a computer until my 70’s and virtually taught myself.
I cooked a nice meal for my GD and myself, chicken breast filled with Boursin and wrapped in Parma ham with salad, it was good and I had a glass ( or two) of Villa Maria Sauvignon blanc, she had summer fruit cordial ( eugh)
We are now going to clear away and watch a film.
Sleep well everyone.

I have spent the day watching Netflix because I had been poorly during the night and was listless and not up to exerting myself, awful thing is I do not feel guilty.

Yesterday I made a coconut cake, so when DD and SIL visited, I had something to offer them.
This morning I finished off a little crocheted pebble fish, and am pleased with him, so may make a few others.
Our window cleaner came this morning, after a long summer absence. I was so pleased to see him and he is going to clean the fascia boards and also the underneath of the gutters. Then we went out for our usual coffee with friends. I had to collect my new glasses, ( not happy with them), pay in a cheque, swop sims over on phones and do a shop. We had a lovely letter from DH niece, saying she had been successful in claiming an inheritance for her mum, with DH's help.
This afternoon, I have been lazy, as my ribs and boob are extremely uncomfortable today, after my fall last week, so GN it is and reading my new book.
Dinner is in the oven for later, and a glass of something medicinal is on the cards.

Trip into Bath for coffee and M&S food shop - DH loves the individual puds and Tesco’s don’t quite hit the spot. Since his appetite is small I really try to provide things that he likes and have stopped making him eat things he doesn’t. At 84 I think you are allowed not to eat broccoli!

Otherwise have started sorting “summer” clothes to discard or put away and checking winter woollens for moth, since I think summer is over at last.

I walked into the centre and took the bus to the nearest and very lovely, cathedral city, 45 minutes of sitting, relaxing and chatting with a stranger. Filled a bag with goodies and came home, again chatting most of the way. Each time, it was a widow. Tidied a niggling `catch all` drawer later and now feel very satisfied, it could have been a lonely day but it wasn`t

Lovely day here. There is a big road race past my house today so I got up early and walked part of the route before it started.Met my neighbour on the way back and waited with her as her son was running.An African fellow was about 10 minutes ahead of the pack.
After lunch an old friend rang and wanted to walk the route. I didn't tell her I had already been so I am now shattered.
Glass of wine time!

This is a lovely thread - I haven't looked at it before, but it is so interesting to see what people do.

This started off as a difficult day for me (the bucketing rain didn't help). DH had major surgery nearly 2 weeks ago, and although he is now home and doing well (touch wood), I find that sometimes the strain of the past few months catches up. However, I have spent the day pottering with things which I enjoy doing and now feel much better. I know that some of you are missing those you love, and that I am very lucky that DH is still with me. Love and hugs to those who are going through a sad time

Thank you for sharing your positive news Annie, I hope the thaw continues.

I'm celebrating. The room has stopped circling and I seem to almost have the capacity to think. Working on a food shop list and am convinced tomorrow I will be able to go and fill a trolley. I'm sorry your virus has lasted so long ga, you must be more than tired of it by now.

How much ginny? Goodness me. Travel insurance costs have decided for us that travel out of the UK is off the agenda.

I'm sorry but the oven event made me smile. It's the sort of thing that would happen to me. I am just a little accident prone, or perhaps awkward . Our garage door lifted then a spring parted leaving me holding the door up unable to move, the front door key has twice snapped in the lock and a casserole has exploded on the hob decorating the kitchen beautifully. I could go on . Still, I'm pleased your neighbour sorted it for you.

I hope to report I've been out and about tomorrow.

I sat on my mob scooter all the way to the chemists and there was a pleasant mild breeze, drifts of light rain, and flashes of sun. Lots of dog walkers and the most beautiful Hungarian bitch has learned some English

Oh GA, so sorry that your shingles has recurred. You must be feeling pretty fed up about that. Look after yourself and I'm sure the WM will give you all the care you deserve.

I missed the morning thread so signing in here. I baked a cake which looked good. I didn't try it because it was for the community cafe. Then 2 loads of washing on the line. A great feeling after what seems like days of rain.

I went to see Downton last night at a cinema where you have a reclining seat. Very comfy. Maggie Smith was worth going for alone and it was enjoyable although not a very likely plot.

I've heard from a longlost cousin who lives quite near me now so I must arrange to see her.

I must get out for a walk before the sun goes in.

Or I may just slump in a chair and sleep. That's the trouble with getting up early.

Ellan ?
Been to see my baby grandson who is 1 today. He is such a joy.
Finished making the samosas (started yesterday) and put them in the freezer. I don't know why I bother, since it's so much easier to buy them. Mind you, wont be as tasty.
Did one lot of washing and now just chilling in my armchair, with the ipad

I've been trying to separate frozen pork chops----with a hammer. I made the mistake of putting them straight into the freezer without separating them so it's a large clump of 4.
The man upstairs will think I'm putting shelves up, hahaha.

I might have to end up roasting them as you would a rack of lamb, then I can have the same meal on Monday.
Silly me, I can defrost them ( rolls eyes ) I'm not functioning properly, no sleep at all last night but I'm not doing so badly. Ah well it's still pork chops two days on the run---never mind.

We I'm slobbon around today which is not good so I'm off to get changed and go for a walk.

Annie so lovely to hear that you're back in touch with your sister.

This was always one of my favourite threads as it gives us a window into people's day to day lives. Some of the threads give a pretty one dimensional view of us and it's good to know what else is going on for us in life.

My virus has ground me down to the point where I woke up this morning to a swollen eye and the knowledge that my shingles has re-activated. I genuinely have cut down on my work; I haven't visited the Care Home since I first got ill over a month ago and have had only four (very necessary) work related meetings in the same time frame. The Wonderful Man went out (kayaking) early this morning so he hasn't seen my eye and I know he'll be very upset when he does! Oh dear.

Very dear friends have a poorly little boy who is currently being monitored in hospital for a problem (ongoing, long story) with his brain. I shall spend a moment now and again praying about that, but overall I shall do very little (again!) except snooze and maybe catch up on a film (or two). My brain is addled.

My friend had a jacket in which the sleeves were too long.
She shortened the Sam one twice.
She is known for being ditsy.
One day she did a Sainsbury’s shop and put it in the boot of her car with bags for the tip.
Yes you’ve guessed, she put the whole lot in the container and didn’t even realise until she got home and went to get her shopping out.

Oh Alexa, what a pain...the most recent sewing accident I had was sewing a button onto a shirt and discovering I'd also sewn it onto my dress! Easily remedied though unlike your trousers.

Oh no, that's awful Alexa! Sort of thing I do! I guess you have a pair of cropped trousers now. Didn't we used to call them capri pants?

I had to go to the hospital first thing for a heart monitor to be fitted. Went from there to do M&S food shopping for some nice things for weekend and to entertain friends tomorrow.

Discovered that my annual travel insurance will expire one day before the end of my trip to my DDs in two weeks time. Called the company and because of my tests today, they quoted over £1,000. Last one was £187. I had a mild arrythimia diagnosed last year and a check in March this year found no sign of arrythmia. This test is just to check that it has gone/is no longer a problem. I purchased cover for two weeks just for the holiday and then will decide what to do next.

Made a nice meal for myself this evening and then disaster. The control cap for the oven came off in my hand and I could not get it back. I could not turn the oven off nor could I find the switch to shut off power. Just what I needed with a heart monitor on! A neighbour managed to turn it off with pliers. Why didn't I think of that?

Hope everyone enjoyed their day.

Getting over lurgy, did too much yesterday and felt dreadful this morning, sinus problems making the room circle me. Shocked Mr C by announcing I was staying in bed, never do. Lots of liquid and tablets (didn’t fancy food) later I emerged at 3.30 . Pottered a bit and replied to a kind PM that’s been sitting there for a while. Cheese and some toast, a little tv and now its back to bed. Not much accomplished today but I do feel better. Hopeful for tomorrow so not really a bad day.

Left work on the dot today, unusually, as I had to travel from Newcastle to Cambridge (on the train rather than driving) because this weekend I'm training to become an examiner for Cambridge University Singaporean exams. Pretty heavy duty after a full week teaching, but necessary, so I'll be able to have an income for the 7 years between giving up work and getting my pension.

I gor two pairs of trousers, one needed taking up and the other was just right. I cut the bottoms off the just right pair.

Busy busy day.
Did a load of washing& ironing
Hollowed out a big polystyrene devil head that a friend rescued from skipful of bashed up window display items , covered it in a layer of cement (it will be a planter) and will be given back to her for her balcony garden.
Proof-read some stuff for a friend who is dyslexic, finished it and emailed back.
Skyped a friend in Wales who has been ill
Started learning Welsh (unconnected with the above)
Cooked a lovely meal.
Off to bed, I'm shattered. The washing-up will have to wait but it is soaking.
Sweet dreams one and all

It has been a very wet day here, chilly so the heating has bern on.
I went for a meds review at the GP surgery this morning, they are employing Pharmacists to do this which seemed strange ,however the young woman was very thorough and went through all my meds very comprehensively. More than the GP has ever done.
I then waited and had my flu jab, I had hoped I may need to sit and read this afternoon but as I felt absolutely fine I had to force myself to do some housework.
I just had homemade soup with shop bought croutons for supper as my GD is out for a meal again with friends.
Looking forward to Scarborough at 9:30 and then probably bed.

I spent a fab 73rd birthday with different members of my family. The two young grandsons gave me their specially packed gifts by them, lots of cellotape and paper. My DS’s lovely girlfriend turned up unexpectedly with flowers and sparkling. Had a bit of retail therapy in a very big M and S in Shoreham then come back to see DS for half an hour before on my insistence he went to see his lovely lady as he had been away on tour and they were missing each other. We are going to have a birthday High Tea with all of them on Sunday.

I count myself as very lucky to have my family around me, as some many on GN for different reasons can’t be together.