I too did the big shop today. Was mpost impressed at the number of extra staff. Even had some directing cars in the car park . i got absolutely everything and was helped to the car with it ( Yup, I must have looked that bad). Oh went nearer town and had a nightmare with queues.
day has been taken up trying to support daughter who got home with the new baby, eventually, today. Because of the funeral if the ambassador who was assassinated the roads were all closed off and she was 2 1/2 hours in a taxi with screaming baby and pretty uncomfortable herself. To top it all off her Oh took ill and it was emergency docs etc She is a trooper but I think even this tested her I sent food boxes over so at least she can tuck in! It's amazing how they don't check it!
we have London family hoping to fly to Edinburgh tomorrow where we shall hand over the car for them to visit her poorly mum. Depending on the weather they my stay over coming back to us the next day.
i have battened down the hatches, taken the wreath off the front door, so at least it wont end up in Ireland! Cars, tractors, log splitters all tucked up and locked up I still shudder at the memory of our old tree collapsing a few years ago. Actually I think we may be burning it now
hope all of us expecting Barbara can mover her on.....fast! We have tarpaulins everywhere and I wom
ndered if I put tinsle and baubles up it might look festive.? Yes, that what he said too!
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
LilyP what a time your family are having. I hope that now your daughter's home with the baby things will settle down a little and that her OH is recovering. I'm sure you wish you were there right now but it won't be very long now. I meant to ask what your granddaughter thinks of her baby brother. Fingers crossed for the family flying up from London. Hope it's early in the day. We had hail, sleet and snow yesterday but all the shopping is now done and the last of the hatches battened down.
Joyce I hooe you managed to get a bit more sleep. I've been up for ages so decided to cook the Christmas ham which is simmering away. It's Nigella's ginger ale recipe which I tried last year and was a success.
Morning Lesley. The Scottish contingent are early today I'm wide awake and have given up the idea of going back to bed. I'll prepare the veg and make more soup instead.
Morning all. While I don't envy those of you with freezing weather, I'd also rather not have today's stinking hot day repeated. We're both feeling a bit limp.
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I too did the big shop today. Was mpost impressed at the number of extra staff. Even had some directing cars in the car park . i got absolutely everything and was helped to the car with it ( Yup, I must have looked that bad). Oh went nearer town and had a nightmare with queues.
day has been taken up trying to support daughter who got home with the new baby, eventually, today. Because of the funeral if the ambassador who was assassinated the roads were all closed off and she was 2 1/2 hours in a taxi with screaming baby and pretty uncomfortable herself. To top it all off her Oh took ill and it was emergency docs etc She is a trooper but I think even this tested her I sent food boxes over so at least she can tuck in! It's amazing how they don't check it!
we have London family hoping to fly to Edinburgh tomorrow where we shall hand over the car for them to visit her poorly mum. Depending on the weather they my stay over coming back to us the next day.
i have battened down the hatches, taken the wreath off the front door, so at least it wont end up in Ireland! Cars, tractors, log splitters all tucked up and locked up I still shudder at the memory of our old tree collapsing a few years ago. Actually I think we may be burning it now
hope all of us expecting Barbara can mover her on.....fast! We have tarpaulins everywhere and I wom
ndered if I put tinsle and baubles up it might look festive.? Yes, that what he said too!
A A Milne
Morning all
LP - your daughter certainly had a lot to contend with yesterday. I hope all is well now with her OH.
You will be able to pamper all of them soon and have lots of cuddles
If a tarpaulin lands in the garden, I'll know it's your's.
Going to try to get a bit more sleep after my cuppa.
Morning, afternoon Pat
not as wild as I expected it to be What's it like your way joyce? I heard the warning was off the Skye bridge which is always s good sign
take care everyone. This will be a busy day out there
A A Milne
Not as windy as it's been the last two nights LP Hope the wind veers to the far north but not too hopeful. Safe journey to the airport and back.
Good morning all, hi Pat
LilyP what a time your family are having. I hope that now your daughter's home with the baby things will settle down a little and that her OH is recovering. I'm sure you wish you were there right now but it won't be very long now. I meant to ask what your granddaughter thinks of her baby brother
. Fingers crossed for the family flying up from London. Hope it's early in the day. We had hail, sleet and snow yesterday but all the shopping is now done and the last of the hatches battened down.
Joyce I hooe you managed to get a bit more sleep. I've been up for ages so decided to cook the Christmas ham which is simmering away. It's Nigella's ginger ale recipe which I tried last year and was a success.
Have a good day everyone
Morning Lesley. The Scottish contingent are early today
I'm wide awake and have given up the idea of going back to bed. I'll prepare the veg and make more soup instead.
Morning Lesley. Your weather certainly sounds much worse than ours glad you got the shopping done yesterday
I am too cosy to get up and do anything constructive! i have done the ham Celias way for years bit may try Nigella for a change
A A Milne
Wonder if fairy is up yet?
A A Milne
Morning all. While I don't envy those of you with freezing weather, I'd also rather not have today's stinking hot day repeated. We're both feeling a bit limp.