What are you all up to

Posted on 22/01/2021 09:31 by Goldie146

One thing having to deal with first aid at home has taught me - keep the supplies topped up! We seem to have more stuff we don't need than stuff we do. And, maybe not an ethical way to do it - but Amazon next delivery is a quick and easy way to replenish.

I'm keeping my arm dressed and covered, but letting it "breath" for a few hours in the evening when I'm sitting still.

Today I will be tackling a pile of washing up - with the right arm protected in a long AI glove.

Posted on 22/01/2021 11:45 by JVB66

Lovelyand sunny but very cold this morning but not muddy as ground frozen

This staying home lark is getting more expensive by the day, free standing microwave ,has packed up this morning, so no quick porridge for breaky runs but no heat

Posted on 22/01/2021 12:24 by Takethedogalong

Goldie, that image is priceless😂 Don't forget to sterilise the glove before the AI man calls again! Hope it isn’t too painful, and on the mend.

Its amazing the different skills that you get to use in a situation like this lockdown, reasonable first aid knowledge being one. I did a dog grooming course a good few years ago, those skills have been put to use on OH and my Mum these last few months, with not too much damage done. 

Posted on 22/01/2021 14:47 by brue

Oh help! 🐩 Is that a full poodle trim or just one pom pom each!? 😁

Posted on 22/01/2021 09:22 by Bakers2

Text received to book OH jab. Having it Saturday, not offered a choice of time but fortunately it's late morning so shouldn't be an issue, at our GP surgery.

I did gently ask if I could have mine at the same time but was asked if I'd received an invite. I answered honestly no but the text did come to my phone, so she laughed and said no invite no appointment. The texts/calls do come to my mobile and I think takethedogalong has the same system?, it's a job to know who the recipient is meant to be at times. OH won't use his mobile, I have to remember to charge it and pop it in his coat pocket, more for someone else to use if he gets into trouble.......... Optician texts start with either of our names.

New TV arrived and set up, had to clean behind the TV cabinet whilst the guys were here! Been too frightened to move it myself, even the guys said wow to the nest of wires, now mostly gone 😀. Sadly 🤣DVD  player and Wii cant be used on new one, they're all analogue, so no need to feel guilt at not using keep fit DVD's or WiiFit board . Fabulous service, self owned company been around for years, not as far back as Noah being a lad but you get the drift. We had decided on size in early discussions but had a sleepless interlude night before fitting, spoke to owner and asked if possible to bring the larger one as well, no worries! Guys didn't bring smaller one in and as soon as we saw how larger one fitted and looked decision made. As they left OH said aren't you going to pay them? We all laughed and the guys said, no in a few days 'Jack' will send out an invoice and if you're happy with the set up you pay. How old fashioned and what great service is that? Yes I could have got it cheaper, not overly looked, at John Lewis or Curry's etc, but I think even John Lewis would struggle to meet that level of service. The house had yet another good blow through!

New boiler being fitted next Friday, have booked Dora a day stay with her sugar daddy and family, well trusted all round, as I can't imagine keeping her contained in one room would be easy and the guys will want to work in peace without her believing everyone loves her! Got to work out logistics for meals and drinks as boiler in the kitchen, but shouldn't be too hard 😉.

Dry here again slight frost so off to the estate for a good run and good dose of fresh air.

Feeling for those struggling with flood issues.

Posted on 22/01/2021 16:13 by Takethedogalong

Poodles! We had to use poodles on the course. Seriously high maintenance. They are lovely pooches, but I hate to see them with the silly show clips. I used to take our Airedales in, they were easier. But they don’t need as much clipping. I borrowed BIL’s big dog Airedale, we got him into the bath, then he kicked off big style, fangs bared. He really meant it as well, even tutor said whoa, don’t go there😱 He’d only even been hand clipped by my BIL. I took him the same bedraggled wreck back, told him to try socialising him!

Just back from a cycle ride. Abused by a driver only 100 metres from house. Claims I pulled a face at him. No said I that was merely fear of being run over by your out of control car (he actually mounted pavement) More abuse, but he hadn’t seen my OH who was following😂 Miserable old coot backed down at that point. Then a further 400 metres into ride, knocked off by a headphone zombie who decided to come to a dead stop and veer backwards into me! Accidental, we parted happily, no damage done. Then it was back to dodging the usual stuff. Hey ho, it all improves the bike handing skills. Can’t wait to go further afield. We both decided it would be safer on a dual carriageway than in the local park. 🤷‍♀️