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hollydolly said:
I've just ordered a whole bunch of food to be delivered to me from Scotland.

In the south of England it's impossible to buy any Scottish foods, and world renowned meats and bakery items that Scotland is famous for. There's lots of poor imitations ( no jokes about haggis).. but the real things tastes very different.

It's Mother's day here on Sunday.. it's also Easter on the 31st and it's my birthday in 4 weeks time as well.. so as a gift to myself I've just ordered ( an expensive *yikes*) food package from a Scottish butcher and bakery to be delivered all the way here next week... I cannot wait..
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Good for you!! I often will treat my self to lobster tails or filet mignon. I can cook both of these well at home. Treated myself to very expensive asparagus today. Just some things can really lift your mood.
 

At 3 a.m. I decided I'd better go down and do laundry because we were (are) supposed to get a lot of rain later in the day and tomorrow. I wound up falling asleep and waking up around 10, which is "late" for me. My son was off today and he initiated a heart to heart talk before I ate breakfast. Our talks always include lots of laughter so it was a good start to the day.

Other than getting laundry done, it was a lazy day. I had a nice phone conversation with my honorary daughter who called to say she loves me. I had to call my brokerage and bank for unrelated issues that needed to be expedited. Brokerage issue solved but I'll have to go to the bank in person because the reps computer wasn't allowing her to access a necessary form.
 
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hollydolly said:
Then comes all the demanding letters from the other party's lawyer.. and so it goes on... adding all unnecessary stress to an already very upsetting procedure..
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That‘s exactly what he wants. It’s so darn mean. He knew he was leaving and was planning all this well ahead of time. It’s so darn manipulative. It’s a good thing you’re a strong lady, even if you don’t feel like it some days. You’ll come out head.
 

Blessed said:
Good for you!! I often will treat my self to lobster tails or filet mignon. I can cook both of these well at home. Treated myself to very expensive asparagus today. Just some things can really lift your mood.
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Now that I'm back north having been exiled in Hampshire for 30 years, I miss some of the things from there - mainly in liquid form. Oh for a pint of HSB or a trip round the vineyards of Sussex and Kent. Still, we do have the whisky and a number of small breweries are producing a decent ale. I've just tried some 'Ten storey malt bomb' which was voted the best premium ale by CAMRA . Not a bad drink at all.

One good thing about living in N.E, Scotland is that I can get great locally produced food , however much of the best seafood is instantly transported south to supply top restaurants in London, Paris etc.
 
Another relaxing day. Feeling good that I'm keeping to this. Yesterday I felt moments of joy bubbling to the surface. I found a seminar from a couple years ago that I was looking for about fitting more happiness into the day. It was a nice find. I was happy about it.

Found a show I'm loving called The Rookie (thanks to a couple people on the forum who suggested it). I watched 4 episodes in one day.

It's the last formal day of the online seminar - day 10 of 11. Day 11 is summary. I'll miss the fun of new stuff every day. But it was a lot to keep up every day, 2 presentations of an hour each, Since I purchased it, I'll be able to digest it more fully over the coming months.
 
Good morning folks!!! Up early again here, ah well....45 deg out going to 65 maybe...rain not likely even tho weather peeps
say it is going to be stormy LATER today.....aches and pains day
again...right shoulder very bad, been under heat pad for two days now...did manage to get most of laundry yesterday, got a
load today, maybe....had a very poor meal del'vd from chinese
rest last even new one to me and never again....will go back to my normal one.....had to give mailboy a gentle low key scolding
on tuesday, as he had not gotten my mail in a week..,.he is a teen so cannot expect the world from him...good kid really,.,,

well I;ve chattered enuff for now....make it a good day no matter what or who tries to stop you !!!! ;):coffee::devilish:
 
We expect a cloudy but warm day here.
I made a wonderful Chicken stew* yesterday and have left overs today so no need to prepare a big meal and probably I will have a white soft ground beef taco for lunch with a green avocado and fresh spinach salad.

I have 2 bills to pay - something I try to do the first few days of each month but life has been busy here-lately-as warm weather allows some of the yard work to get started. Most of my bills are paid on line, but I like to get my phone bill by mail, and my oil bill too.

I am planning on staying home today and tomorrow-cleaning , calling 2 friends, and maybe catching a good movie on TV.

* I made it in my crock pot, 6 large chicken wings, chicken broth, fresh parsley, carrots, scallions, celery, parsnips and spices.
If there is any broth or chicken left over I will freeze it , for some Chicken gumbo soup.
 
Today is my water delivery day so I can't go anywhere till he comes. Right now I am putting together a grocery order for Walmart delivery. Starting to print out the story I am writing on the computer. I figure I should have a paper copy of it in case something happens to the computer and external hard drives. 41 degrees here this morning (which is warm and weird for NY in March) and rain in the forecast.
 
My goodness! I didn't get out of bed until 6:30, when the day is half over!

Playing in the dirt today planting the flowers that I got on Monday. I wanted to mow the lawn, but the ground is so wet that there's no way. More rain tomorrow night and Saturday. Sigh. By the time the ground is dry enough, the grass will be knee high.

According to Google, my Android phone will update the time all by itself on Sunday morning when we change to DST. Let's hope Google is right because it wouldn't be good to be late for my first 4am shift on Sunday.

Gotta get a wiggle on. Sun will be out all day and I don't want to waste a minute of it.
 
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I've been up since 4 this morning, lots going on here in the last few days.....roofers finished, I'm happy with the results, my daughter acquired a new dog that she thinks I need, so I've had the dog for 2 days now, verdict out on if it stays...my yard helpers were here yesterday, clearing out the last of leaves, planting replacement plants and laying down mulch...today I need to go to bank to deposit Insurance check for roof, will look for flowers to plant...another sunny beautiful 70 degree day today.
 
Grocery shopping for me too.

I have begun wearing a leg brace on my left leg. This brace was made specifically for me over 20 years ago, but for my right leg. Seems to fit well on left though. Molded to foot and calf. I will try it out. My left foot. Sounds like a movie title. Oh, yes, it is. I need help walking since Monday. Hope this helps.
 
I slept better last night. I need to go to the bank and am waiting for a phone call. Big mistake with something regarding taxes that I am trying to resolve...I'll feel better once that gets resolved but what a headache. I know it will be fixed but why does this kind of thing seem to always happen to me since DH died. Oh well, I'll handle it. Sun is coming out and it's time to open the shades and let the sun in.
 
Good morning all! Starting to turn the corner with this flu, but still have quite a way to go and am undoubtedly still contagious. No fever so far this morning, but other symptoms persist. The cough is only just starting to appear but it's likely to be a doozy because my lungs feel heavy and congested.

It's been decades since I faced a cold, flu or other URI without OTC or other meds and am here to tell you, it's extremely unpleasant. Thank heavens I had a flu vaccine because this could be worse. A lot worse.

DH will do a quick grocery store run this morning for some perishables. Am hoping to get a load of laundry through the machines today and will possibly make a batch of carrot-ginger soup that a GF swears has some healing properties. If I can get those two things done the day will be marked a success.
 
Everything is planted, including the spring bulbs, and I even divided the asters. So far, the part of the garden on "my" side of the house is tidied up. Next nice day will be DD's side.

One load of laundry is done and waiting to be thrown into the dryer. Next load coming up. I work as hard at home as I do at work!

It's 70 here and sunny. Ahhhh.
 
Leann said:
@hollydolly I so feel for what you're going through. Although my divorce was about 15 years ago, I remember it being similar to what you're going through concerning the legal process. Where we diverge is in our feelings about our ex husbands. There was little admirable or kind about my ex so I didn't miss him once we split. I did miss the marriage that I had hoped for but not the reality that it became.

He had a particular penchant for being abusive in all ways and, unfortunately, I still suffer from nightmares about it. I suppose I could seek counseling for it but I don't want all of those feelings and memories resurfacing.

I love my life now. The challenges have given way to changes that I now fully embrace. I pray the same for you.
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Leann I'm devastated you had to go through similar situations.. 🤗 . ..mine too was physically and mentally abusive... but for the first time in my life I chose counselling.. about 2 months after he left. I had never had counselling for anything in my life..god alone knows I probably needed it .... but this time things had been sooo horrendous, I thought I was having a breakdown, so I sought the help. I had the counselling every week for 4 months. It helped if only in the way of being able to tell the councillor things I'd never told anyone... and to be able to release things which probably DID prevent me actually having a mental breakdown.

The nightmares took almost 2 years to abate... but now that the divorce is going through, the stress of the lawyers, and court papers, and worrying about future finances has brought the stress and nightmares back.

Not on the point of any collapse thank goodness.. but being unable to sleep is a big problem in itself, because everything else gets magnified in the mind..

Tomorrow I have a meeting with the lawyer, and after that any correspondence and questions have to go through a Portal...
 
StarSong said:
Good morning all! Starting to turn the corner with this flu, but still have quite a way to go and am undoubtedly still contagious. No fever so far this morning, but other symptoms persist. The cough is only just starting to appear but it's likely to be a doozy because my lungs feel heavy and congested.

It's been decades since I faced a cold, flu or other URI without OTC or other meds and am here to tell you, it's extremely unpleasant. Thank heavens I had a flu vaccine because this could be worse. A lot worse.

DH will do a quick grocery store run this morning for some perishables. Am hoping to get a load of laundry through the machines today and will possibly make a batch of carrot-ginger soup that a GF swears has some healing properties. If I can get those two things done the day will be marked a success.
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My Goodness you HAVE been hit hard with the Big Flu Sick Star, dear .. it's pretty horrendous I know.. people who dismiss a 3 day cold as having the flu, annoy me, because if they really had the Flu, they'd know exactly what had hit them

First time I ever got Flu.. ( I've had it 3 times in my whole life ).... the Doc said ..to tell the difference between a cold and the flu..is if you look out your window and see a £20 note lying on the ground.. you couldn't get yourself out there to pick it up, when you have flu.....

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A fresh batch of soup is cooking. I freeze 2/3. The next batch will be Carrot Ginger. Saw that as I was flipping through my recipes. Since @StarSong mentioned it, that confirms that it will be my next batch.

Brrrr and sunny weather. Enough of this wicked wind. It discouraged me from taking my morning walk.
 

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