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Trish said:
It was quite cold and overcast today so, after a quick trip to the supermarket to pick up a few bits, I decided to stay home and load up the washing machine. I put the slow cooker on and made some chicken noodle soup and got out the breadmaker to bake a little loaf and added some mixed herbs to the dough. Then I sat down with a mug of coffee and watched Portrait Artist of the Year. Quite a lazy day really because, of course, it was the machines which did most of the work!

I have booked to have my Covid booster tomorrow.
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Achhh.. I meant to make a loaf of bread when I got home today..forgot all about it, now it's too late because I've got bread out of the freezer.. darn it..

The covid Booster is the only thing on my list I didn't do today.. I'll do that within the next few days
 

hollydolly said:
Achhh.. I meant to make a loaf of bread when I got home today..forgot all about it, now it's too late because I've got bread out of the freezer.. darn it..

The covid Booster is the only thing on my list I didn't do today.. I'll do that within the next few days
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I love the breadmaker - just put everything in and leave it to do the rest. There's plenty left over so tomorrow I plan to make some houmous to go with it.

I have been putting off the booster but decided to get it done. Previously the Covid jabs were done at designated surgeries but this time round it's being done at a local chemist.
 
Trish said:
I love the breadmaker - just put everything in and leave it to do the rest. There's plenty left over so tomorrow I plan to make some houmous to go with it.

I have been putting off the booster but decided to get it done. Previously the Covid jabs were done at designated surgeries but this time round it's being done at a local chemist.
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yes exactly the same here.. the local chemist is doing them and it's walk in....no need to book

I don't have a bread-maker, no space for one so I make my bread by hand... and oven obviously..:D
 
Mizmo said:
We decided not to eat there. All in all very disappointed in trip.
No rug suitable for my purpose, lovely duvet cover which we both wanted to buy, not in stock, looked on line, not available anywhere, same thing with pillow case protectors.....duh !
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My nearest Ikea store in North London closed down recently, it was the biggest Ikea store of all the stores in the UK.... Ikea has closed a few stores this year citing online shopping during the pandemic as the reason. They said 51 % of all shopping was carried out online leaving it not viable to continue with such a large Bricks and mortar store...

Such a shame because the next nearest London store means paying £12.50 London congestion charge to reach by car .. and in the opposite direction the next nearest is 50 miles away...
 
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hollydolly said:
yes exactly the same here.. the local chemist is doing them and it's walk in....no need to book

I don't have a bread-maker, no space for one so I make my bread by hand... and oven obviously..:D
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I went online today to see where my nearest venue was and there were lots of appointments available, I could have gone today if I had wanted to. I wonder if less people are bothering now.

Yes, that's how I made it before but I found it too time consuming although, I was working then so didn't have as much time as I do now. I try not to make too much bread though as it's it's hard to resist newly baked bread!
 
The wind is blowing and the rain is beating against the windows. I have the candles in the fireplace lit. It’s the perfect night for a good book. 1/2 tempted to go get my copy of Jane Eyre but I’m right in the middle of “Where the Crawdads Sing” and it’s atmospheric enough 🤓
 
Since it’s predicted to get quite cold and rainy for the next week (50s day/30s night), I made another trip to the grocery and bought ingredients for Brunswick Chicken Stew. I have not made it before but it certainly looks good. I need to make a good crusty bread to go with it. I love “soup weather”.
 
I've been looking at condos at a 55+ community for the past few days. Submitted an offer on one today but have not heard back. It isn't totally perfect but it checked off all the boxes on my 'must have' list. It is at the very top of my price range and so I've been spending a lot of time trying to figure out what my budget would look like. It seems like I won't be able to afford any furniture, oh my!
 
HoneyNut said:
I've been looking at condos at a 55+ community for the past few days. Submitted an offer on one today but have not heard back. It isn't totally perfect but it checked off all the boxes on my 'must have' list. It is at the very top of my price range and so I've been spending a lot of time trying to figure out what my budget would look like. It seems like I won't be able to afford any furniture, oh my!
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I take it you have decided that is where you want to be. I know it is a big decision. As far as furniture, I would say the most important thing is a good bed. Chairs, tables, sofas can be had second hand if needed. Thrift stores are good places for dishes, glasses, silverware, casseroles, pots and pans and various. you can even pick up a coffee pot and toaster. So many people buy things they don't really need and then donate them. You might even be able to fine some linens and blankets. I had purchased a new comforter, with shams and bedskirt, new sheets and blankets for my Mom right before she went in to care. It was all king size, she only could have a twin at the home. I donated it all to good will after to weeks of use.
 
Today I am calling my husband's bank. There is a charge to Google Fi for over $200 that he did not make because he has been in rehab with no computer or cell phone (and certainly his is not from Google Fi). I researched it and it is fraud.

Other than that, helping Cousin, taking care of the dogs, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and trying to remove some more useless stuff that has been saved in overburdened rooms.

Also, trying to get caught up here. I've missed you all, but I've been too tired by the time I have time to get on the computer. My stamina and energy have increased in the last couple of months, which is good. And I fall asleep immediately when I go to bed around 7 or 8 p.m.
 
Good to see you posting again, WL. How I empathise with overburdened rooms. The two of us rattle around in a five bedroomed house, you can accumulate a considerable amount in such a home.

This morning I'm off to the dentist, I remember an old cartoon joke about the fellow sitting in the dentist chair and grabbing the dentist by his nuts. The caption read: "Now we are not going to hurt each other, are we?" Not the sort of joke that I would share with our beautiful young Polish lady dentist. My treatment is for a crown fitting, have to go back again in three weeks time.

Later I am off to Fox Tailoring to collect my newly made trousers. On the way back I shall stop off at The Royal Bath Hotel to collect our tickets for tomorrow's jolly, a boogie woogie night with The Jive Aces, then back home. My good lady worked on that organza dress until the early hours, I shall leave her to her slumbers.
 
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