General Chat

Afternoon all.
Yes i slept for Scotland last and didnt wake up at my usual 3.15 am!!

Very misty damp rainy day and the wind is chilling on a biting cold wind. My poor tumble drier is getting bashed and i wish for dryer days so it can go outside.
Tesco order is coming today but oh my what a disaster with it!!

Daughter had got a slot for Friday(yesterday), did the order on wednesday and only remembered on Thursday night, we of course would be away for the day. No slots available for saturday grrr. But late last night once home, there were slots for today so we managed to swap the order over but.....only when she checked the total to pay and i looked at the list of items, it became clear that although she got the order swapped over, she duplicated it! Eeekkkk yep so there is 2 and 4 of every item and it cannot be changed as its on route.

I now have 48 cans of diet coke, 20 bananas etcc Oh my could have strangled her but, it means dont need a slot for next week and everything on order can be used or stored so alls wells that ends well.

Just so glad the order was only for £60 initially so now £120...If it had been a big shop for over £100 i would have been worried, im not that rich lol

Got my appointment for my knee xray through today at local hospital for 7th Feb. So glad for that too.

JustGinnie, I love watching them paint, it looks so easy but when I have tried, I feel Im not a painter at all, sewing and baking yes, but drawing & painting no.

My ironing is gonna wait until tomorrow as too tired today to tackle it!

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Sorry Ann, your post crossed with mine.. Def no frost here as too wet but in Glasgow yesterday, there was frosty patches on some pavements. Mmmnn enjoy your pasty.
I cant be bothered to cook too much tonight so may find something quick from the freezer or just a cup o soup and crusty bread.

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Aw Joan, please send some sunshine over this way as havent seen any for ages!!
That was a good job done burning bits and clearing up outside.

This house gets sooo dusty even though its brand new. Especially all my shelves and the television unit.

Hope you enjoy your battered chicken, sounds very nice.

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Gosh Joan, it is really dark here, low cloud and no sun and cold, very depressing the sort of day that makes me hate January. No sign of my snowdrops, just the tips of the leaves, they are usually earlier than this so shows how cold it is.

Well another wild windy day here. Misty murky and def no sun.Yes very depressing!
I decided to do some serious dusting today. I did all the shelves, window sills and all the ornaments in my bedroom. Took me absolutely ages but at least there is a shine now and dust free ledges.

The Tesco order arrived at 8.30 last night and oh my what a disaster.Daughter had doubled the order but in reality, 8 pints of milk, 20 bananas, 4 lettuces, 4 packs of smoked salmon, chicken slices and so on....I explained to the driver and promptly gave him back milk, lettuce, bananas and a few other bits. Think it totalled £12. It will be refunded but....to her account as although i pay for it, its in her name and the order is charged to her account. The cheeky mare said, ill knock that off the next order lol

It wont happen again and i shall check it thoroughly before letting it go to checkout next time.

Mnnnn rock buns Joan with my coffee sounds delightful...lucky hubby.

No snow drops but bulbs in pots are growing well, daffs and tulips

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Afternoon peeps.
Gosh its a dreadful day again with fog and mist and so wet. I didnt bother even sticking my head outside today.

Tomorrow Im thinking of making some fish patties but before i coat them in breadcrumbs, im thinking of brushing them with oil as i am allergic to eggs and milk. Has anyone done this before and did the breadcrumbs stick to the patty?

I just fancy something different for a change and have a packet of mixed fish that can be used in a pie that would do for the patties. Got plenty of steak chips to use up lol

Joan your flowers are far ahead of ours here. My rose plants in pots didnt actually die off this winter as it hasnt been really cold so still have green foliage from the summer on them. My new hydrangea plants look like they have a few new shoots, so thats good but thats all. Bluebells in pots are still sleeping.

Hope we dont get late snow that will kill off any new growth.

Joan, you are lucky with the weather but glad you are able to get jobs done. Its so good to get outside in the fresh air....i wish!

Enjoy your sausages...I love onion rings too.

Working on a family tree so better crack on.

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Lol Joan , that made me laugh. Chatting up the sheep eh...hehe I talk to the walls sometimes and at least they dont answer back!

You were right, tom eve into Thursday, gales are coming.60 mph wed /thurs so i expect the ferries wont sail and empty shelves there will be.

Been working on this family tree all day, im about 1/4 through it but got a lot done. Why did people have such big families, 10 + kids i mean. Nothing else to do I suppose lol

Didn't make the fish patties after all today but will have a go tomorrow.
Daughter has gone elsewhere for the next 2 weeks so quiet house, tidy house and a lot less washing!

Just having toast and marmalade for tea and not really hungry today and trying to lose some weight but its hard when one is not very mobile.

Hope all is well with everyone else

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We have sunshine today , :-D Washing on the line at last. The sun lifts the spirits even on a cold day.
Not much to do today now so might get a bit of family tree stuff done . Trying to tidy up a few people on my side and looking for another on OHs although I am not sure they ever existed. OH was told that his dad had a brother that died young but I can't find any info. He has 2 sisters who married 2 brothers (his gran/grandad and g/aunt/g/uncle) on his tree and I think the missing brother may turn out to be a known cousin. Doesn't help that it's a common name and a well used first name also. .lol.

Sausage, mash and veg tonight for tea. One of my favourites.

Take care.
Ginnie.

Afternoon ladies. Well if I put out the washing today, im sure it would end up in Aberdeen lol. The gale has arrived 60 mph and torrential rain. Thank goodness im inside! No freight ferry tonight as I thought but with my "doubled Tesco order" Im ok for awhile!

Well I decided after my shower and hair, that cooking fish to make patties was not the best idea so have left that for another day. Instead, I used up 2 onions and a box of mushrooms. I made a tomato pasta bake with grated cheese on top. Just needs in the oven for 20 minutes. I have a naan bread thats lurking in the bread bin so that will be good too.

Typed a long letter to my cousin and hoovered the lounge. Feeling a bit tired so now sitting with a cuppa on here for a wee while.
Hope hubby's blood tests are ok Joan. So glad you got a result with a visit and hopefully the zimmers will prevent another fall.

Just Ginnie, it drives me nuts looking for rellies that your Aunt has told you about only when you do find them, you find that they have been know by a nickname and then they decide to tell you hours after searching grrr. Once I ordered 3 birth certs only to be told, oh I have those ones!!! Nothing in Genealogy is ever straight forward is it.

Take care all
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Evening chit chatters.
Well after the gale last night died down, I actually saw the sunshine today!! Yes it was a lovely bright day and managed outside for 10 mins to the bins and got some fresh air in me lungs. It was chilly though so didnt linger too long.

Did a few chores, the usual stuff and then carried on with the tree im working on. By 2pm, i felt exhausted and could have gone to sleep but i didnt. I never slept a wink last nite as my mum isnt well and was worried she might end up in hospital.
She didnt but shes still a worry and being so far away isnt helping matters.

I think its early bed for me tonight but I always watch QT and its on after the news, we shall see.

Another strong gale blowing this way tom afternoon and in to saturday so ferries are cancelled once again...roll on the spring.
Joan hope the nurse turns up soon

Sweet dreams all

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I thought of you, Florence, when I saw the lunchtime weather forecast. Bet you are glad your daughter accidently double up your supermarket order. ;-)

Names...yes it is now a godsend, just didnt think it at the time :-D

Afternoon all.
I hope everyone in the area affected by the current storm are all safe. Where Joan is there are many again without power so I hope you & hubby Joan are safe and if you are without power, hope its back on soon.

Ours is still on, but not that far away 20 miles along the coast are still without and also the southern Isles have lost power too. Its supposed to die down here this afternoon but more forecast for next week too.

i decided to make some little fruit pies to use up things in the freezer but I put a little too much in the pastry cup and....yep it leaked out onto the trays. Oh my a bit messy but they still tasted lush!

Hoping my friend comes with milk and tissues soon. My sinuses are pretty awful and get through a box a day!! I should think about shares in Kleenex lol.

Take care all if you are out & about in the wind

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Oh dear I hope Joan is safe and that she has power/heating etc. And hope it leaves you alone Florence. It is breezy here but not too bad and not cold.

I have just been for a walk round the estate and through the local park. Lots of people there walking dogs etc. I was just trying to keep myself occupied, it is a year today my lovely husband died and I need to keep thinking happy thoughts to stop feeling sad. Many happy memories so I am lucky.

Oh my Ann, is it a year already? Only seems like yesterday.

Yes we have our happy memories forever, so think of them often and you will smile & remember all those happy years together. Its lovely you are able to be out for a nice walk as that will brighten your day much more than if you were indoors.

Sending you hugs and happy thoughts today. <3

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Thank you.

Ooh sounds horrible Joan, stay safe and hope the power doesn't go off again and that your TV comes back on.

Oh Joan, so glad to hear you are safe and well. Thats the worst bit, laying in bed in the dark and hearing that continuous roar wondering whats happening round about.

Thank goodness the garden seat didn't go for a flyer as that could have done some damage.
Hope you get the tv back soon...could be a long evening!

i have a radio my dad bought me and its charged so can work without power, better than nothing. Still very windy and showers very frequent but a little bit of blue sky appears every now and then.

Take care
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Hold on to your hats - Corrie is on it’s way.

Joan, this Radio was from Amazon £23.13 Its called
Lloytron Vintage Style Bluetooth AM/FM Radio. Mains or battery powered.

I dont use Bluetooth. I just plugged it in and charged it fully then it was ready to use if the power went off. I do have a bigger radio in my kitchen but it takes 8 large batteries so only use that with mains.
This is small and portable. Have a look on Amazon or get daughter to look it up for you.

Hope this is helpful;

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Yes Joan, thats the one I have. Best gift my dad ever bought me and a useful one for where I live.
So glad I could help and hope you get it soon.
Wind has died down here but theres another storm...Corrie not far behind and its def a lot cooler tonight. Got the heating on since 3pm!

Heres hoping for a win on the lottery tonught. I won £40 last week.