A boring day thread

Went to Tesco, then made a snack lunch for my husband and I, 2 sons in law, 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. Then visited Dad in his nursing home, had a telephone call with his cardiologist before bringing Dad back to our lovely, rambunctious house. Made him a cup of tea then left him to the tender mercies of everyone, except for our little grandson who wanted me to watch him hose down my car in the rain. When one of the arms of the family left, I took Dad back to the nursing home, came back and cooked dinner for four, then went for a 30 minute walk with our younger son in law. A busy day - but if you knew what the previous 2 days were like, you'd see that they were equally busy. And I'm absolutely grateful to God, because after over 4 years of Long Covid, I'm almost back to normal. Just get the occasional crash to remind me never again to take my health for granted.

CanadianGran I grow a dark blue shade of Nigella (love in a mist) it has bright green ferny foliage and looks after itself. The seed heads are interesting too.
The downside is that it is very good at self-seeding hence the tedious weeding out of seedlings from the gravel.
Highlight of my day is a pot full of weeds from the gravel!

Lixy, what are the benefits of Love-in-a-mist in your garden? I haven't planted it before.

Hung the washing out this morning- lovely sunny day, dog to the vets this afternoon for booster highlight of the day M n S lasagne while watching Daniel Craig in Casino Royale on ITV 4 right now!

We took the hairy monster to the groomers today. Had a look round the charity shops but everything was expensive and well worn. Went home as almost all cafes were closed at 3.30pm! DD and GD arrived for a surprise stay. She promised to make up the beds to save me doing it but no sign of that yet at 8.45pm. Going upstairs to make a start in a minute. Usually I have it all done the day before.

Sounds intriguing joyBloggs!
So far the most exciting anyway.😚

Voluntary work this morning. Blood test this afternoon.

Just finished cleaning what seemed like about 27 miles of grubby grout with a toothbrush.
My morning was very pleasant but details of that would not be appropriate on this thread...

I think a daily routine important and in 2 lovely Women’s groups plus several music groups , line dance and run a small film group plus knitting group . I only watch a bit of tv in the evenings and have a lovely family who I don’t see daily as live at a distance so lucky I am .

Washing dried on the line in the sun and wind - marvellous.

In between hanging it out and getting it in I spent an hour or so taking the self-seeded love-in-a-mist seedlings out of my large area of gravel and transplanting them into a tray of compost. 2 square yards done, another 20 or so to go. Thank goodness for thick kneelers!

Covid jab this morning. Sore arm this evening.

Such larks!

.

Miss Chateline

Goodness! You've certainly packed alot into your day!!!
Hope you can relax for the rest of it now!
.

Caleo your knickers and slippers story made me giggle.

Feelingmyage I'm not at home ATM so can't check my little mustard spoon. I'll let you know next weekend.

To the other poster who has lost her mustard spoon.... I hope you find it soon.

.

Weekly deep clean of bathrooms and cloakroom took up my morning. What a joy!!

Flatbreads and Sweet Chilli Hummus for lunch whist watching the second episode of 'Your Friends and Neighbours' (highly recommended, it's fabulous. The writing is great and John Hamm at his best since 'Mad Men'). Funny too.

Then an hour on the telephone trying to find a chemist that sold Cassia Oil for my Easter Biscuits. Nothing. Many knew why I wanted it but didn't understand why they no longer stocked it.

Googled and found somewhere just ten minutes away whose website stated they stocked it. Zoomed off. Closed on Mondays. Grrr. I know - I should have phoned first - but it was so near!

Will try again tomorrow but will definitely call beforehand to check availability.

Not doing anything else today apart from our 'Meagre Monday' supper (after indulgent weekend with family ad Grandkids), Corrie and an episode of 'Bosch Legacy" before showering and watching an hour on my ipad (probably 'Law&OrderSVU', Netflix). Hubby will watch an hour of some GuyRichie-type men's thing before coming up and joining me!!

Shopping and hairdresser tomorrow.

Oh what a exciting life we (don't) live!! But it suits us. I think!
.

Treatment is I think hit and miss can work for some - trying as need relief but can take weeks to do something. Eating makes a bad situation worse but ended up in hospital when gave in to eating and drinking too little, thats equally unpleasant! Its one of those syndromes so basically not enough research done as it doesn't directly kill you…having it does it slowly. Thanks for welcome.

Took the dog for a run down by the river, then collected flea, tick and worm meds from the vet.
Finished a book, then hung clothes up.
Shall I start a book or a jigsaw or both?
Walked the dog again. Mondays used to be more exciting.

I’ve just filled all 12 (!) of my bird feeders and hung them on the apple and fig trees in my back garden. I’ll soon get lots of garden birds and love watching their different behaviours and antics.
Then I’ll plant out the bedding and strawberry plants I bought yesterday from The Range, water front and back gardens, then feet up for a good hour or so - lovely!

DH has been staining the fence all morning
I have had my hair cut. Far too expensive must find cheaper one.
New bucket for cleaning has arrived

Hello, Sparkyb ! We are glad you have joined us.

Ate blueberry lemon cake for breakfast then went back to bed, fatigued.

I've lost my mustard spoon!

Sparkyb I've never heard of that but it sounds very unpleasant and painful.
Is there treatment for it? Or do certain foods trigger it?

Yet another quiet but productive day here. Changed bed linen, washed and on the line. Began the mammoth task of sorting through summer clothes and putting winter ones away. High time for a big clear out too. This will go on for a few days while I dither and try things back on. Tonight, carrots, chicken pie and jacket potatoes. An exciting day!

👋 Sparkyb welcome and condolences too on your loss.

Sparky ouch that sounds very uncomfortable. I hope you can find a treatment to give you some relief soon.

Welcome to the thread!

Just to add to everything i have burnt mouth syndrome which is exactly what it is 24 hours a day feels like you have burned your mouth, very difficult to eat so have dumped a lot of weight in 6 weeks since it started. I am also fed up being ill and on my own (my husband 42 years died 2 years ago)
My first message on any forum