How is your day going?

osrbsj

@Amberpearl I am vegan I presume you use oat milk or soya milk etc? Porridge is good made with said milks it’s hot warms you and makes you stay fuller for longer cos it’s good in gi index!!! Yum yum!

chiarieds

Hi everyone! It's lovely to hear from you @Marydoll5 - sorry the progress is slow & plodding, but progress nonetheless. I find if I try to achieve at least one thing a day it makes me feel that bit better. I'm struggling a bit as part of my right hand became swollen on Friday; it's definitely improving, tho I'm still typing with my right ring finger & left hand!

Had a boiler service today & the man said he'd been wishing for snow. Well, we had a few sleet showers whilst he was here! He found out my boiler was 18 years old, so doing remarkably well, but it wasn't going to be worthwhile to replace some of the parts that weren't so good, & would be better to replace it before it possibly conks out. Hoping it lasts through this winter; will have to save like mad, & hopefully replace before next winter.

Hope everyone's keeping as well as can be, & also warm.

Sandy_123

Hi @chiarieds sorry your hand is swollen, hope it's gets better swiftly, look into grants for boilers, on gov energy schemes. Might be worth looking into.

chiarieds

Hi @Sandy_123 - & thank you. Sadly there are no grants available for LPG boilers, just for those that have a mains gas supply. Was told a new boiler + fitting costs would possibly be £3 - £4k….yikes! I'd be lost without heating in the winter as the cold really affects my joints; something which many will identify with.

Sandy_123

Oh that's a shame @chiarieds I hope you can get something sorted

Sandy_123

Morning everyone exciting day today, my daughter in law is on way to hospital, for c section. We've had more snow not really forecast

noman

Morning @Sandy_123 hope all goes well with the birth😃

Sandy_123

Morning @noman thankyou

osrbsj

morning everyone @Sandy_123 how exciting a new little one coming into the world today! All the best to mother and baby and families. Really cold here this morning tho snow has gone 😕

Marydoll5

Good morning everyone

@Sandy_123 good luck for the new addition to the family

Thank you for your kind words @chiarieds means a lot

I think lots of hot drinks and layers are needed today. I have a blanket my mum crocheted for me before she passed and its comforting in many ways.

Sandy_123

Thankyou @osrbsj and @Marydoll5 those blankets are the best

pburns1337

I don't go out much but I've signed up for a meditation group followed by a "Gong Bath" this afternoon. I don't mind the cold but I've been awake since 3.00 am so I'm hoping to catch some Z's soon so that I will be OK later.

Sandy_123

Hope you get some rest @pburns1337

Amberpearl

Good morning all

1 degrees here no snow

chiarieds

Good morning to everyone.

I'm trying to warm up after a very cold dog walk, at least he's snuggled up against me now which helps.

What lovely news about your daughter-in-law @Sandy_123 - you'll have to let us all know when baby has safely arrived 😊

Sandy_123

Thanks @chiarieds she's having a girl, might hear soon

Albus_Scope

Morning all! Sorry for not tagging everyone, it's been a very busy morning behind the scenes, but I hope you're all managing to stay warm. ❤️

Schildpad

Morning guys . I hope you are all ok.. it was about 2 degrees but It does not look as cold. But i feel it is warmer than inside my room. Too humid and cold. Collecting loads of water in my dehumidifier. Keep warm.

Amberpearl

I'm frozen 3 degrees here sunny

Teigr

Afternoon all.