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A Lazy Day.

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Gracey Sat 06-Jun-26 10:22:45

Well, I was up at 7.30 but - I am now back in bed with my Kindle, and a mug of tea.
It was cold, windy and raining when I went down to the kitchen first thing. Not a good day to be out and about.
I've no plans today, which is lovely, and nothing urgent on my ' to do ' list.
Oh there are a million and one things I could be doing around the house, but today, I have decided to be completely self-indulgent and lazy. One of the joys of being retired.
Mr G is downstairs watching the cricket highlights on tv. I have music upstairs, a brew, a story and music playing in the background.
I always have a bit of nagging guilt if I laze about in any way. I tell myself I could be achieving so much more. But today, I don't care. The wind is howling outside and it's still raining. It's a luxury to be warm in bed, reading. I might watch an old film on tv this afternoon.

Isn't it nice to have days when we just please ourselves, do as little as we want?

Do you deliberately plan and enjoy a lazy day, or does the old puritan work ethic, (or boredom) kick in and guilt you out of doing nothing much?

rafichagran Sun 07-Jun-26 15:22:03

"Ben Sherman 👔"
I enjoyed that thanks MartavTauras
Must watch my typos.

Bellanonna Sat 06-Jun-26 23:13:55

Or Barney

Wyllow3 Sat 06-Jun-26 22:59:16

I quite like Ben. He is a "bundle" atm, but when big?

Sago Sat 06-Jun-26 22:54:42

Not a lazy day for me, I was up at 5.00am making bread and prepping for our lunch guests.

I ended up having to clean all the silver cutlery it was badly tarnished and looked grubby, I had cooked the ham yesterday but still had lots of salads, dressings and a pudding to make.

We had a a lovely day lots of reminiscing it was worth the effort and my lovely husband was so grateful as always for the work.

I am now in bed having a scroll through Gransnet to see what I have missed.

Shinamae Our Patterdale was called Nell, I have a friend who had one called Tatty, looking at the cute picture I have come up with Beano or Bundle.
He is a sweetie.

CanadianGran Sat 06-Jun-26 21:25:26

Congrats on the new pup, Shinamae! I had to look up the breed because I'm not familiar with them; looks like he will be a sturdy little one! Very sweet.

For me today: leisurely wake up, yoga, check on son and DIL's cat while they are away, then groceries. After lunch I spend time here, will be a walk and then hopefully some knitting in the yard if the sun stays out, otherwise indoors. Maybe a bit of baking to get ready for daughter and 2 grandson's visit next weekend.

cheers all!

Rocketstop2 Sat 06-Jun-26 19:30:31

He looks distinguished like a 'Rafe' !!!

MartavTaurus Sat 06-Jun-26 19:26:26

rafichagran

He looks like a Ben, a shirt strong name. Lovely little puppy.

Ben Sherman 👔

Sorry. 😆

Allira would appreciate the joke.

rafichagran Sat 06-Jun-26 19:23:17

He looks like a Ben, a shirt strong name. Lovely little puppy.

Beechnut Sat 06-Jun-26 19:09:37

Shinamae

He’s a Patterdale border cross…..

I’d call him Trevor 🐾🐾

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 18:44:57

Frankie
Tommy
Bengie. 😉😁
That’s my short list…

Just tried these out on Alfie dog to see which he preferred, but as he is rather deaf and 14 years old he was rather confused.

I like Tommy, I find it easier to say in a calling-out-loud way 🙂

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 18:37:25

I hope your DH is playing at des Ormes V3ra. It's a great course, can recommend.

No, they're heading down to St Jean de Monts tomorrow.
They haven't played that course so it's one to look at another time, thank you.

SueDonim Sat 06-Jun-26 18:27:51

Bengie is a cute name, though I think I’d spell it Benjie. Or perhaps Barney would be a good choice. Or Bruno? I’m stuck on B’s. grin

Aveline Sat 06-Jun-26 18:02:41

How about Allira. That's a nice name.

Shinamae Sat 06-Jun-26 18:01:06

Oreo

SueDonim

Puppeeeeee! ❤️ Can we Gransnetters choose his name, please, Shinamae I’m sure it would be tasteful, and definitely not Tyson. grin

I’m not very good at lazy days. I can certainly do lazy, no problem there, but it’s always accompanied by guilt. Today I’ve got to build a bed. I assumed the suppliers would do it but no, it was a dump and run job. I’ve no one to help me so it’s going to be a test of strength to get it done!

Or maybe I’ll leave it until tomorrow. wink

What a good idea😃 a GN naming competition.
I vote for Donald or Elon or Tommy or Nigel, just to annoy people😄😈

Frankie
Tommy
Bengie. 😉😁
That’s my short list…

MartavTaurus Sat 06-Jun-26 15:30:46

Are you out of bed yet Gracey? Did you watch a film?

MartavTaurus Sat 06-Jun-26 15:28:35

Jaxjacky

V3ra rather blowy down here for the St Malo crossing! I’ve just put our heating on, ‘14 feels like 7’.

I've just left the Saint Malo area after a few warm weeks before this wind came along.
I'm now in Charente, not feeling it yet for the scenery or the area.

I hope your DH is playing at des Ormes V3ra. It's a great course, can recommend.

Wyllow3 Sat 06-Jun-26 14:02:04

I'm getting bored.
I'm off to the gym.
where I shall probably natter over a coffee more than stretch 🙂

Totally gorgeous puppy there, Shinamae. Cuddles ahead.

JamesandJon33 Sat 06-Jun-26 13:52:07

Overlooking the dog….as I ‘m not that into them, we are having a very lazy day today. Long journey yesterday to the most beautiful funeral I have ever attended. A twelve hour day. DH , who did most of the driving is face asleep on the sofa as I write this. Perhaps we will be more ourselves tomorrow.

Dottydots Sat 06-Jun-26 13:49:39

I often think I should swap my pensioner boyfriend for a puppy. But thinking about it, a dog couldn't really do my gardening for me, or take me shopping in the car.

SueDonim Sat 06-Jun-26 13:41:54

Oreo! 🤣🤣

Cossy Sat 06-Jun-26 13:40:48

Shinamae

He’s a Patterdale border cross…..

Gorgeous lovely pup!!

Why not give us 5 names of your own choice and we can rank them and vote for our favourite?

Cossy Sat 06-Jun-26 13:38:52

Oreo That’s hilarious Nearly spat me tea out! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Oreo Sat 06-Jun-26 13:27:54

SueDonim

Puppeeeeee! ❤️ Can we Gransnetters choose his name, please, Shinamae I’m sure it would be tasteful, and definitely not Tyson. grin

I’m not very good at lazy days. I can certainly do lazy, no problem there, but it’s always accompanied by guilt. Today I’ve got to build a bed. I assumed the suppliers would do it but no, it was a dump and run job. I’ve no one to help me so it’s going to be a test of strength to get it done!

Or maybe I’ll leave it until tomorrow. wink

What a good idea😃 a GN naming competition.
I vote for Donald or Elon or Tommy or Nigel, just to annoy people😄😈

V3ra Sat 06-Jun-26 13:18:38

Jaxjacky

V3ra rather blowy down here for the St Malo crossing! I’ve just put our heating on, ‘14 feels like 7’.

Oh dear! My husband will have his shorts on regardless 😁
And I've just spotted he's left behind the jumper he said he was taking 🙄

JaneJudge Sat 06-Jun-26 13:17:53

I think the puppy looks like a Daniel