What are you doing today?

[Patricia]

A few errands, visitors and preparation for cleaning. I'm so far behind on general chores since shingles, so I might be busy cleaning for a few days.

 

[Blessed]

I have cleaned the microwave. Cleaned the glass cooktop. (that was stupid because I am going to cook chicken) so I will do it again. Cleaned the fridge, scrubbed the kitchen sink and counters. Dishwasher is running. Intend but don't promise to make a baking soda and vinegar paste. Coat the inside of the oven with that so it can stay on while I sleep so the oven is easier to clean.

Made dough for yeast rolls, currently making coleslaw, dressing done, still chopping cabbage. Then I will take care of the chicken. Trying to cook enough for 2 or 3 days.

Not fun but don't we feel better when we get something accomplished, at least I do LOL

 

[Patricia]

I have cleaned the microwave. Cleaned the glass cooktop. (that was stupid because I am going to cook chicken) so I will do it again. Cleaned the fridge, scrubbed the kitchen sink and counters. Dishwasher is running. Intend but don't promise to make a baking soda and vinegar paste. Coat the inside of the oven with that so it can stay on while I sleep so the oven is easier to clean.

Made dough for yeast rolls, currently making coleslaw, dressing done, still chopping cabbage. Then I will take care of the chicken. Trying to cook enough for 2 or 3 days.

Not fun but don't we feel better when we get something accomplished, at least I do LOL

You're doing so much better than I am. I had to focus my energy recently toward business errands. So much is behind since the shingles period of time. I will load the dishwasher before going to sleep, and that will help in the morning. Yes, you are right about feeling better when something is accomplished.

 

[WheatenLover]

My son took the dog out, and it was about time to check on him. Sure enough, he was stuck out there. The dog was sitting down, sniffing the air, keeping an eye out for rabbits. When son tried to get dog to come in, dog rolled over on his back. This makes it hard for anyone to get him to come in -- except Super Woman, so I donned her cape. Actually, all I did was say, "Hey Aidan, I'm cooking beef." He was in the house like a shot! Son said, "He has no idea what you said." Sure he did - he knows "cook" and "beef", and he's not stupid.

I finally got my linux computer fixed, but now it won't install my VPN. I decided to let this problem rest for awhile. It's too frustrating to have a string of problems, and when one gets solved, another pops up.

Son and I went to my husband's house for a couple of hours. We were going to pick up some things, but husband was having trouble with his computer. It's Windows, so I know what to do to fix it, but it's time consuming. Two hours in, son forced me to go home because I can't drive in the dark and it was nearly upon us. Still not done with husband's computer. He hasn't maintained it since I moved out, and I got 6 GB of junk off of it. It is fun to actually know what I am doing. He had nearly 5,000 trackers on his computer!

Today, a woman from the senior services places is coming to visit him. I think he'll be cooperative, with a nursing home looming in his near future if he isn't.

I got a book on laser surgery of the spine. My dictionary and I will read it together. I have arthritis and so forth. My oncologist wanted me to have surgery during chemo. No way. I figured I'd delve into the subject. The MRI report on my spine reported the problems to be severe. I am taking the report to my regular doc today. Maybe he'll understand then that when the pain gets real bad, I need something besides OTC drugs and Tramadol (none of them work at all). The worst flare-ups only happen once a month, and it would be nice to have a pain killer that works on hand.

I also got some books on lock picking. I may take that up as a hobby. My son was a bit alarmed. He asked what I planned to do with that knowledge. I said, don't worry, if I were going to become a burglar or better yet, an international jewel thief, I'd have to learn how to disengage alarm system and how to rappel off roofs, and that's too much learning.

 

[hollydolly]

My son took the dog out, and it was about time to check on him. Sure enough, he was stuck out there. The dog was sitting down, sniffing the air, keeping an eye out for rabbits. When son tried to get dog to come in, dog rolled over on his back. This makes it hard for anyone to get him to come in -- except Super Woman, so I donned her cape. Actually, all I did was say, "Hey Aidan, I'm cooking beef." He was in the house like a shot! Son said, "He has no idea what you said." Sure he did - he knows "cook" and "beef", and he's not stupid.

I finally got my linux computer fixed, but now it won't install my VPN. I decided to let this problem rest for awhile. It's too frustrating to have a string of problems, and when one gets solved, another pops up.

Son and I went to my husband's house for a couple of hours. We were going to pick up some things, but husband was having trouble with his computer. It's Windows, so I know what to do to fix it, but it's time consuming. Two hours in, son forced me to go home because I can't drive in the dark and it was nearly upon us. Still not done with husband's computer. He hasn't maintained it since I moved out, and I got 6 GB of junk off of it. It is fun to actually know what I am doing. He had nearly 5,000 trackers on his computer!

Today, a woman from the senior services places is coming to visit him. I think he'll be cooperative, with a nursing home looming in his near future if he isn't.

I got a book on laser surgery of the spine. My dictionary and I will read it together. I have arthritis and so forth. My oncologist wanted me to have surgery during chemo. No way. I figured I'd delve into the subject. The MRI report on my spine reported the problems to be severe. I am taking the report to my regular doc today. Maybe he'll understand then that when the pain gets real bad, I need something besides OTC drugs and Tramadol (none of them work at all). The worst flare-ups only happen once a month, and it would be nice to have a pain killer that works on hand.

I also got some books on lock picking. I may take that up as a hobby. My son was a bit alarmed. He asked what I planned to do with that knowledge. I said, don't worry, if I were going to become a burglar or better yet, an international jewel thief, I'd have to learn how to disengage alarm system and how to rappel off roofs, and that's too much learning.

you're a smart cookie... I wish you had the ability to cure yourself of all your ailments..

 

[WheatenLover]

you're a smart cookie... I wish you had the ability to cure yourself of all your ailments..

Thank you. I had a strange experience with that once, except I did not cure myself. I had an extremely painful cyst (pilonidal) and the next day, I had a appointment with a surgeon, to set up a 3rd operation.

So that afternoon, I did some meditating, using meditations in Shakti Gawain's book. In that meditation, I "saw" the doctor's waiting room in the same detail I'd have seen it had I been there. The doctor came into the waiting room to get me (which is what I thought was particularly odd). Then he examined me and asked me why are you here, there is nothing wrong with you.

I did the meditation because both times I'd had surgery, I was hospitalized for a week, and missed three weeks of work afterward, so I wanted to be less anxious about it, and also to see if it relieved the pain. What I had visualized was not part of the plan; it just occurred.

The next day, the waiting room was the exact same, the doctor came out to get me, I recognized him from the meditation, and he asked why I was there when there was nothing wrong with me. The exact words he said during the meditation. The cyst had disappeared! By then, I'd had a decade of experience with the cyst, and this had never happened -- they don't just disappear out of the blue when they've reached the stage at which the pain is nearly unbearable.

Since then, I have never had a problem with cysts, except for one that was on the back of my shoulder, which I completely removed myself (it also hasn't come back).

 

[hollydolly]

Well I've been doing my favourite job today...cleaning the drains.. and clearing all the plugholes of soap gunge and hair.. why is that such a horrible job...?

All the drains in and around the house are sparkling now... and I've got the towels and bedding in the washing machine . Once they're done I'll set my washing machine to clean itself..

Got the air purifier running at the moment, because it's been so hot during the night I feel that the rooms are attracting dust.. so I'm letting that run.. and then I'll put the de-humidifier on.. because it's much hotter in this house than it is outside... 82 outside.. but it's horribly humid in this house.. and 86 degrees..

Framed a new picture, and hung it up on the office wall.. not sure I'm keen on it now it's up tbh .. not sure if it's the picture or the frame I don't like.. I'll give it a few days to see if it grows on me..

 

[CinnamonSugar]

Well I've been doing my favourite job today...cleaning the drains.. and clearing all the plugholes of soap gunge and hair.. why is that such a horrible job...?

All the drains in and around the house are sparkling now... and I've got the towels and bedding in the washing machine . Once they're done I'll set my washing machine to clean itself..

Got the air purifier running at the moment, because it's been so hot during the night I feel that the rooms are attracting dust.. so I'm letting that run.. and then I'll put the de-humidifier on.. because it's much hotter in this house than it is outside... 82 outside.. but it's horribly humid in this house.. and 86 degrees..

Framed a new picture, and hung it up on the office wall.. not sure I'm keen on it now it's up tbh .. not sure if it's the picture or the frame I don't like.. I'll give it a few days to see if it grows on me..

Oh @hollydolly I am the same about the drains... gotta be done but oh yuck! I try to have something lovely to do afterwards as a reward for getting it taken care of

 

[Aunt Bea]

Another ho-hum day in paradise.

Went for my morning walk.

Breakfast was slices of locally grown tomatoes on toast.

Went to the launderette and did two loads of laundry. It probably should have been three loads, but I just wasn’t up for the extra lugging and tugging this morning.

Back home, listening to the locusts sing. It’s going to be a hot summer day and for some reason the sound of the locusts always makes it seem hotter.

 

[Patricia]

I have cleaned the microwave. Cleaned the glass cooktop. (that was stupid because I am going to cook chicken) so I will do it again. Cleaned the fridge, scrubbed the kitchen sink and counters. Dishwasher is running. Intend but don't promise to make a baking soda and vinegar paste. Coat the inside of the oven with that so it can stay on while I sleep so the oven is easier to clean.

Made dough for yeast rolls, currently making coleslaw, dressing done, still chopping cabbage. Then I will take care of the chicken. Trying to cook enough for 2 or 3 days.

Not fun but don't we feel better when we get something accomplished, at least I do LOL

After I replied to this post the first time, something happened to my computer and knocked out my computer protection. I knew something happened, so I had to turn my computer off without signing out of the forum and back on but I got back in. I wasn't on long before I signed out to get ready for bed, and when I went to use my computer protection, like I do each night it was knocked out. Oh, so from that point until about ten minutes ago I was on the phone and computer with the computer protection technician, but the issue has hopefully been resolved. Just letting people know, as I don't know too much about how that could have happened, but it seems best to mention since the incident happened while I was on the forum.

 

[RadishRose]

Today DH & I are going for a meet-and-greet with a dog we may adopt. At only two weeks since our beloved pup's passing, it seems very soon - even to us - but we're patterning after our son and DIL's strategy.

They adopt elderly or somewhat disabled dogs and typically have two small dogs and a cat. When they lose one of their animals, they mourn deeply and adopt another within a short time. They've found that bringing a new life into their home helps soothe the hurt. Since they adopt animals that most people decline without a second thought, they've never had difficulty finding sweet furbabies to bring into their home.

They're pretty amazing, don't you think?

p.s. The dog we're looking at today is only 1-1/2 years old. I fully expect and believe DH & I will outlive our next dog, but are nevertheless comforted by knowing any animal we adopt would be guaranteed a home after ours, if it comes to that. Our children are all dog lovers and dog owners.

You son and DIL are indeed wonderful people. You must be very proud of them. I am, and I don't even know them, haha.

When you get your new doggie, please send a pic?

 

[Sliverfox]

OOPS,,
Forgetful today,, thought I had already posted my plans for today.
The vacuuming of living room rug is done,, half way done with the hard floors.
Stopped to mop bathroom floor.

Hubby is upset with me,, he asked for my help hooking up logs,,,his help didn't show up today.
Told him I'm not strong enough ,, with damaged left shoulder.

So he went off to do another job that didn't require a helper.

 

[hollydolly]

Oh my goodness, I should just stop sometimes when I start with the housework.. clearly I don't know the meaning of it.. and just keep going

I've done so much today now, my back is hurting..

As well as all the drain cleaning etc earlier.. I've scrubbed out ( with the new sonic scrubber).. all the nooks and crannies that are hard to reach in the kitchen and bathrooms...... everything is shining like a new pin. Got the laundry done, and the washing machine is now just finished giving itself a thorough clean...

got the laundry dried, and put away... ....just got to make up the bed now with clean bedding

Bought 3 kilos of Bacon bits yesterday ( gammon and bacon)...it's much cheaper to buy them like that.. a couple of ££'s for 3 kilos.... and today I separated and chopped them all up into 8 oz bags for freezing... I only use them in things like omelettes or pasta.. so I don't need much in a portion.. got them in the freezer.. then scrubbed down my work surfaces , and disinfected them..

Cooked myself a bacon omelette for lunch..

all of that.. and it's like a sauna in this house , it's sooooo hot, despite all the windows being open.. .. I'm going to save up and get AC installed , I cannot stand this oppressive heat in the house..

 

[Patricia]

Well I've been doing my favourite job today...cleaning the drains.. and clearing all the plugholes of soap gunge and hair.. why is that such a horrible job...?

All the drains in and around the house are sparkling now... and I've got the towels and bedding in the washing machine . Once they're done I'll set my washing machine to clean itself..

Got the air purifier running at the moment, because it's been so hot during the night I feel that the rooms are attracting dust.. so I'm letting that run.. and then I'll put the de-humidifier on.. because it's much hotter in this house than it is outside... 82 outside.. but it's horribly humid in this house.. and 86 degrees..

Framed a new picture, and hung it up on the office wall.. not sure I'm keen on it now it's up tbh .. not sure if it's the picture or the frame I don't like.. I'll give it a few days to see if it grows on me..

A friend lady is coming to help me with my chores in a few minutes.. She happened to have some free time and said she will help. I have a stopped drain in my bathroom sink. How do you unclog? Maybe she will stop at the store if there is a needed product.

 

[RadishRose]

I was out by 9:30 am, picked up an Rx, went to the grocery and now waiting for the big tree removal that's supposed to take place today at the edge of the woods. At least it may be exciting. I hear they're bringing in a crane.

The parking area near the woods is taped off, but my place is almost at the other end, so my car is ok. There are 3 large oaks that are coming out.



Way in back, there is a trunk that is growing sideways; that is one of them. The others are around the corner.

What I don't understand is why they haven't started yet. It's hot at 83 and will be hotter later.

 

[hollydolly]

I was out by 9:30 am, picked up an Rx, went to the grocery and now waiting for the big tree removal that's supposed to take place today at the edge of the woods. At least it may be exciting. I hear they're bringing in a crane.

The parking area near the woods is taped off, but my place is almost at the other end, so my car is ok. There are 3 large oaks that are coming out.

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Way in back, there is a trunk that is growing sideways; that is one of them. The others are around the corner.

What I don't understand is why they haven't started yet. It's hot at 83 and will be hotter later.

wow 3 Oaks?.. that's a big job.....I'm surprised they've not asked for all the cars to be moved in advance

 

[StarSong]

You son and DIL are indeed wonderful people. You must be very proud of them. I am, and I don't even know them, haha.

When you get your new doggie, please send a pic?

Will do!

 

[hollydolly]

A friend lady is coming to help me with my chores in a few minutes.. She happened to have some free time and said she will help. I have a stopped drain in my bathroom sink. How do you unclog? Maybe she will stop at the store if there is a needed product.

Here you are Patricia.. have a read of this...

https://dengarden.com/home-improvement/Why-Drains-get-Clogged-and-how-to-Prevent-it-Happening

You can always buy a proprietary drain unblocker

 

[RadishRose]

No sooner did I hit the Reply button but the thing started backing in, beep beep...

 

[Patricia]

Here you are Patricia.. have a read of this...

https://dengarden.com/home-improvement/Why-Drains-get-Clogged-and-how-to-Prevent-it-Happening

You can always buy a proprietary drain unblocker

 

[Patricia]

Well, I never click on links, but she showed up just after I sent you the message. Thanks.

 

[hollydolly]

Will do!

Well, I never click on links, but she showed up just after I sent you the message. Thanks.

I never post links that are dodgy...

 

[StarSong]

The doggie meet-and-greet session went well yesterday. He's on the shy side but completely non-aggressive, which is the most important thing to us. Smallish at about 18 lbs, he's mini schnauzer, poodle and who knows what all else. Charcoal color.

We need to submit an application to the rescue organization (which is ridiculous for rescue dogs, but that's the way things have gone over the past 5 years or so) and see where it leads.

Today I'll be almost exclusively tied up with business matters. Paperwork, ordering and invoicing.

 

[Patricia]

I never post links that are dodgy...

I don't think you would, that's just a general practice. As soon as the lady who is helping me showed up her son called her to go to the store for him, so she is at the stsore now waiting on him and then she will return here. If anyone knows of a product, please let me know, as she can pick it up while she's out.

 

[RadishRose]