I've discovered my "default" setting.......

Phoenix, I dread the thought of Mr. G offering to cut my hair! (a) he'd get out one of his many spirit levels (b) he'd debate for hours about the scissors he ought to use and (c) he has macular degeneration so the Lord only knows what it would look like.

And then afterwards there would be no excuse not to get the vacuum cleaner out, something I've been strenuously resisting...

DH offered but I would rather have the Dulux dog look than let him near me with scissors.

When you finished the ironing Gully could you make me a chicken and leek pie you were telling me about on the phone today. I have been thinking of your supper ever since. Was it delicious, I’m sure it was ?

NanKate, yes it was absolutely gorgeous thanks! Lucky to have inherited my mum's "pastry hands" ...

Good heavens. It’s the 17th already. I had my bike serviced last week ready for use but I’m not quite ready to stir myself. I need a trial run, on my own with nobody about in case I make a fool of myself . Yesterday I attacked my bedroom which was becoming a bit of a hovel and I’ve just ironed a huge duvet cover which was washed on the 5th. Apart from that, & ‘celebrating’ a lockdown birthday, not much achieved in Marmight Mansions. Another week of nothingness ahead. As my body expands, my brain is atrophying.

Thank heavens for those who aren't doing dawn 'til dusk yoga/bread making/zooming. I started this LD with the best of intentions, honest; sort attic, do something with Mother's extensive sewing kit (she's been dead 10 years) and "pleased to see me" wardrobe in spare room. Sadly some time around week 2 of LD my get up and go got up and went.

I have cleaned the inside of the conservatory windows but frankly with the prospect of not actually being able to see out of them it was a bit essential, problem is I can now see the garden and this is not good. I did go and have a look at the spare room and decided in an emergency a guest could get to the bed with caution. On another day I pulled down the ladder to the attic stuck my head above the parapet when I got to the top had a think and came back down again. I did some washing hung it out on the line and then put it in the laundry bag and then in shed for collection by the ironing lady and retreated to the sofa with tea and Turkish delight for a well earned lie down.and

I fear this indolence maybe rubbing off on the dog, on today'swalk
when I threw his favourite fetch toy Mr hoppy, he gave me a why sort of look, finally picked it up and trotted off in the direction of home. Spent the rest of the day in his basket.

Sunny82z Your mention of the spare room, I'm fairly certain there's a bed in there, well, somewhere..........

Absolutely Phoenix, with due care and crampons it could be reached, however closing the curtains could be entirely another matter involving a rope and hoist

I did some yoga yesterday in the garden ?‍♀️

It wasn't intentional, as I went to bend over to pull a weed I seemed to pitch forward so thought I'd lie there for a bit, stretch and reach some weeds. Then had to do 'the dog' and shuffle a bit to get up again.

Loving your style, Callistemon!

I dd think I'd have to make DH a loaf today to keep him quiet but only have GF bread flour - he looked at me in horror.

Luckily, nice next door neighbour came to his rescue and brought him one when she did her shopping.

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Re the garden yoga incident, Callistemon

Ps I can still touch my toes!!

Callistemon, can you touch your toes keeping your legs straight? I have never been able to (not in living memory anyway), my hamstrings have always been tight.

I've been practicing Pilates for some time but my toes are always just out of reach!

I did briefly emerge from my default setting yesterday and shampooed the sitting and dining room carpets - long overdue.

The colour of the water in the dirty water tank was not a sight for the faint of heart - so I saved it to show dh (just emerging from his lair aka study for lunch) before pouring it down the sink. ?
Hall carpet is also long overdue for shampooing, but I didn’t want to overdo it, shall do that tomorrow.

I can touch my toes with my legs straight but I have very long arms. (Anyone remember Twizzle?) I do have a bit of a problem becoming upright though

Me too, Marmight - arms like an orang-utan.

Yes, I can Missedout I was getting DH to try too as revenge for him laughing when I pitched forward to help his back.
He has never been able to. I think I have long arms!

You have to come up very slowly, Marmight, slide hands up shins.

Well, I've tried to touch my toes twice now! So much effort...

I think I'll make a coffee and have a rest.

I haven’t moved from the sofa since eating breakfast 3 hours ago. Chatted to DH, had another cuppa, FaceTimed dd2, browsed internet looking for possible replacement for my iPad mini and I have lengthy WhatsApp call this afternoon with my two best friends. Oh and I’ve also checked the news, Facebook and Gransnet! I think I’ve been really busy this morning!

I didn't bit of weeding and deadheading, tied up a clematis.

That used up about 15 calories.

Did a bit, not didn't!

Mea culpa. I have sinned. I hacked down a hedge yesterday, teetering on top of a step ladder and then I de-weeded between paving slabs on the hideous patio I inherited with the house. It took me all afternoon, but I am atoning today. Still in bed. A lot of nothingness in prospect although I will have to get up soon for food. I may even touch my toes - because I can ?

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I can't even be bothered to touch my toes today!