what are you doing

Since falling on the icy path and breaking my wrist a few years ago, I am now very wary of walking out when it's icy. I am quite happy to stay at home. My DH works part time at the Co-op and does the shopping.

I'm OK in the car unless its totally no go. Gym is warm and people to natter with. Yes to local parks Greyduster but car up to the High Peak..mmm..no.

We're debating if the engineer will get here to mend the broken boiler, he arrived last night at 5 in the pitch black, so many callouts. If he can fix it will it be before the middle of next week when there might be a thaw and we can go to relis for Christmas? If the boiler is not repaired we will have to stay at home to monitor it. Lots of what if make it very unsettling, the skies are blue DH has been for a walk with boots on I've stayed safe inside but not really settled to anything.
Online delivery tomorrow if the roads have been gritted and medications are not needed yet.
I REALLY want to do my family tree but I can't settle. So I'm phoning elderly relations for a natter.

Greyduster to cover the insurance you need to see a doctor before you can legally drive a car. That is rarely under 8 weeks and sometimes longer.

I stay indoors- it is very hilly here and as I live on my own I cannot risk it. I possess more cleaning bottles etc than many small shops and I am making sure today that they still work so my kitchen will be sparkling. I need the odd rest.

Reading and marking up the Radio Times x 2 for the next three weeks.

I’m nurturing a new hip, so housebound, but have been outside a few times when the weather has allowed. Pre hip, on lovely days like these I would normally be out and about giving my legs as good a stretch as possible either across our fields, in lovely local parks or in the Peak District. Today I sat down to play my piano, and simply couldn’t pedal, so woke up to the fact that it’s going to be a bit of a long haul before I can get back in my car. I have a serious case of cabin fever and zero patience!

I do go out, do the school run, but other than that, in mostly. Which isn't a problem but not being able to put the heating on is. It really limits what I can do at home. Plus, can't do laundry, because I can't get it dry. We need a couple of days of above freezing, windy weather.

Well I slipped about yesterday, too hilly where I needed to walk. I decided to walk in the road but the edges were not much better so I’m staying inside until I the ice melts. I have some piles for sorting in readiness for the charity or tip but I’m messaging and phoning others instead!

I’m wary about going out when it’s freezing and there’s lots of ice. It’s just snowed here and I’m debating whether or not to take the car to collect the grandchildren from school. I have to take them out at 6.15 and it would be an opportunity to warm the car up a bit so it didn’t freeze quite so hard later.

I can certainly manage to walk but DH is unsteady on his feet so takes the car or stays in. I’m looking forward to it warming up so that the ice under the snow melts.

We have Parson Terriers, we must walk 4 times a day, good walking footwear. That's us moving about for the day.

I made biscuits for GGC to frost. They walked over, that was lovely.

We also cooked/served Christmas yesterday, 4 daughters with families equals 4 meals. Two Christmas are now accomplished, half way done.

I'm making candy for gifts, sorting money to written cards for tips. We have quite a long list of people who receive tips and small pressies.

I have sheets washing, soon to dry. Load of jeans. Floors to wash.

We're luckily together and can keep busy easily.

I'm in bed for the second day, suffering from covid or a similar virus. I feel very unwell. I'm waiting for tests to arrive but I won't be going out soon. Hopefully my DD will get me bread if I need it but eating is problematic as I have no appetite.

No snow so swept bags of leaves up off the drive before the rain arrives and took them to the tip. The garden waste bin is already full and the drive is still half covered in leaves 🥺 Brought home a Greggs festive bake, reheated it and it's warming me up nicely 😋

Hazel93
How rude and hurtful. You might think it but keep those thoughts in your head. I don’t think they need to be shared.

I go out daily but am careful to walk in crunchy fresh snow. Having a problem with frozen pipes even though house is fully heated. Old double glazed windows are also icing up inside. Think the metal frames contribute to this. Roll on weekend when it is apparently scheduled to warm up considerably to 5 degrees. Yippee!

We have a forecast of 6 for Tuesday - not knocking it - bring it on, but it’s bringing a 30% chance of rain with it.

Has anyone noted the weather forecast for Tuesday? 12 degrees!!

I’ve just screwed the lid back on Mr.Harvey’s finest, as BF has just suggested we go out tonight for fish and chips. It’s raining here and much milder (for now) so happy to go - saves cooking too!

Just not the way people speak is it ?
Nothing wrong with how it was said.

Do you have an online supermarket account Travelsafar? There is a market trader local to me who will deliver fresh fruit and veg boxes, perhaps there is something similar in your area.

I read news online rather than a daily paper, my banking is done online and my prescriptions are ordered online. I could opt to have my prescriptions delivered but prefer to collect them in person. Mr.B drives me anywhere I need to go.

I’ve been out to shop and walk as I always do just taking more care and wearing appropriate footwear. Thankfully I’m very lucky that I still can.

None at all hazel93👍😊

We had a powdering of fresh snow last night (Manchester) so all is white outside.

My groceries and prescriptions are delivered so no need to go out. I know what packages are coming and hopefully when so no need to open the door. If I want to know whats going on outside I have my CCTV cameras and ring doorbell. Have enough to do in the house so not really interested in whats going on outside. Life will go on without my input.

In which case I apologise. No hard feelings I hope.

hazel93 I just interested to see how others cope in these situations. Sometimes others come up with a good idea or make suggestions I personally haven't thought about. Nothing sinister I promise.

Staying indoors isn’t a problem for me, shopping is being delivered, it was a bit icy on the roads this morning for the dog walk, but apart from that it’s fine.
I’m doing the December drawing challenge and I have my kindle, so I’m not bored.
I’ll be starting the Christmas cooking soon so will be busy then and will long for a restful January.