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fancythat Sat 12-Apr-25 11:29:45

There seems to be a need for it!

Post here what you are doing, if your day is boring.

I, and some others, will still find it interesting.

AGAA4 Tue 22-Apr-25 14:25:33

I had a plan to go for a longer walk by stopping at one of the only two benches for a rest then carrying on.
My hips were starting to hurt and I was looking forward to the bench.
When I got there a man was sitting on the bench with his dog next to him. Unusual as it's usually free.
I chatted to him for a while and he showed no signs of moving so I had to head home. I knew I couldn't go any further as the arthritis wouldn't let me.
That's my boring morning explained.

Allira Tue 22-Apr-25 14:17:29

Aldom

*Allira*. gringringrin

They were just revolting, Aldom. 🤮

Really nice potatoes, grown for me by Albert Bartlett himself.

Allira Tue 22-Apr-25 14:13:58

Some yarn arrived. No excuse not to carry on with the project now.

Allira Tue 22-Apr-25 14:13:17

Aveline

Oh no. Son didn't turn up for lunch. No apologies. Nothing. I have now consumed a large Lindt bunny as compensation. Feel pretty sick. 🤢

I hope it was his Easter bunny!
🐰

SusieB50 Tue 22-Apr-25 14:11:56

Love this thread🤣 I’m sitting waiting for a delivery of new sandals, very ordinary ones with adjustable straps and instep support to suit my very wide flat feet!
Missing the sun but I know if I go outside in the back I will miss it as it takes me forever to get to the front door.
I have a pile of paperwork to sort out but GN is more interesting…

Aldom Tue 22-Apr-25 13:59:00

I'm bored and anxious waiting for estate agents to ring me back regarding properties I have asked to view.

Aldom Tue 22-Apr-25 13:56:46

Allira. gringringrin

Aveline Tue 22-Apr-25 13:51:04

Oh no. Son didn't turn up for lunch. No apologies. Nothing. I have now consumed a large Lindt bunny as compensation. Feel pretty sick. 🤢

merlotgran Tue 22-Apr-25 13:03:18

Just home from the allotment.
Left over veggie pasta for lunch.
Will probably fall asleep.

crazyH Tue 22-Apr-25 11:49:46

Lots of washing to do and then pack a small case for a 2 night stay, to visit Canterbury Cathedral. (4 hour trip may not seem long but for someone with IBS 😫). Imodium and Buscopan at the ready.

Allira Tue 22-Apr-25 11:38:48

Three unexpected phone calls and an unexpected visitor.

Last night I found some large potatoes which had been put in the freezer by mistake, left them on the side and today they are in a pool of brown murky liquid. Cleared that up. Don't try this at home.

Allira Tue 22-Apr-25 11:36:07

No.

Mollygo Tue 22-Apr-25 11:35:36

I’m walking the dog through a muddy wood and we’ve got mussels for lunch.
Does that count as boring?

Allira Tue 22-Apr-25 11:26:08

I should do something useful.

Millie22 Tue 22-Apr-25 10:51:58

Waiting in for the plumber to call round.

Quite boring tbh.

Aveline Tue 22-Apr-25 08:52:07

Lovely dull day ahead. Food shopping, will he/won't he son turn up for lunch. He sometimes does and sometimes doesn't. Ooh the suspense! I'll probably go right ahead and do a big washing this afternoon while I enjoy a festival if TV and rich fruit cake.

lixy Tue 22-Apr-25 08:43:36

Mundane day ahead here: shopping and laundry and a bit of weeding. We needed the rain I know, but where did all those weeds come from. They seem to arrive as full grown plants!

My little seedlings are still in their trays, being moved in and out of the conservatory to harden them off. I’ll plant them out in a week or so and then stand back and watch the snails and slugs have their annual feast. No goats or sheep around here sadly!

Taichinan Tue 22-Apr-25 01:06:10

Hi 2Greyhairs. You can only come on here if your day is boring. A visit by a sheep and goat is interesting and exciting 😉

Aldom Tue 22-Apr-25 00:56:59

Hello 2 Grayhairs welcome to GN and especially to the boring day thread. smile

peli Tue 22-Apr-25 00:48:01

replying to >2GrayHairs<
Welcome💐 I'm also American, & everyone's always been nice to me!

2GrayHairs Mon 21-Apr-25 23:49:46

Allira

2GrayHairs

I'm new. A random goat and sheep showed up on my porch this morning.

Where do you live?
Not unusual in the Forest of Dean, although it's more likely to be a sheep and a wild boar 😁
🐖🐑

I'm an American, actually. smile Are we allowed here?

madeleine45 Mon 21-Apr-25 22:43:54

Rather weary after my very boring day! I was very creaky this morning so took an age to even get up ,showered and dressed. Had intended to do some shopping or go out but didnt feel up to it, and the weather did not encourage doing anything, grey and miserable. . Looked in the fridge and then freezer, but no inspiration.

Friend rang and her daughter and friend had said they would come and dig out the poor budhlia that the wretched so called gardeners (who shouldnt have touched my small garden) had hacked badly, but they hadnt been able to come, but were free today. So went to pick them up in the car with their big fork and brought them here. Got my border fork and spade out to add to the tools with my big lopping shears too. They slogged hard to get it up, it was not going easily. They also dug up some big clumps of grass that were in the border, which I wasnt able to do myself. So very grateful for their help and they even chucked all the rubbish into the green bin.

I drove them home and then came back. Quite weary from watching them do it, and then have finally got round to making mince for tonights dinner and to have enough to freeze some for other days. Went through some papers and threw things out. Watched the news and some of the snooker match, and after such a shattering day am now off to bed!! This has been so boring to write about its making me tired.

Allira Mon 21-Apr-25 20:27:49

2GrayHairs

I'm new. A random goat and sheep showed up on my porch this morning.

Where do you live?
Not unusual in the Forest of Dean, although it's more likely to be a sheep and a wild boar 😁
🐖🐑

2GrayHairs Mon 21-Apr-25 19:56:27

I'm new. A random goat and sheep showed up on my porch this morning.

Cabbie21 Mon 21-Apr-25 19:51:43

I’ve done nothing today, but my daughter has just completed a marathon.