Morning, how's your day going so far?

Sandy_123 · February 10

A cold start to the day brr, how's your day going? Mine so far, I've received a Morrison's food delivery, which was half hour early, so had bed head to open door. I'm longing for a coffee but got a sleeping cat draped over me, pinching my body heat.

Adrian_Scope · February 10

Morning @Sandy_123.
I reckon lots of us can relate to being surprised by a delivery and having to answer the door not looking our best. I had one at 7am on the dot a few days ago and had to scramble to the door wearing some very fashionable Daddy Pig themed pyjama trousers. I'm sure they've seen far worse than bed head and dodgy clothes on their rounds, though. (I hope.)

My daughter didn't settle for the night until gone 1 and my son decided that he wanted to go go out in the snow at 5am, so I'm running on empty today and presently downing my second cup of coffee. I hope you get yours soon!

Sandy_123 · February 10

@Adrian_Scope I'm glad it's not just me then, I must say made me laugh at pig pjs. Your going to need some strong coffee today if not a nap. I managed to just get a coffee, the cat decided he wanted to munch out of his bowl, so that was my exit to the kettle.

66Mustang · February 10

I’m having an OK day but just had some bad news (no one’s died or anything just something not good) so I am a bit upset.

We have just walked the dog and are going to drive to the shops later to get some supplies

Yes definitely a cold day - I’m pleased to find out I am getting the £25 cold weather payment. That will really help.

Sandy_123 · February 10

@66Mustang morning, sorry to hear you have bad news. Good news on the cold weather payment, it's freezing today, I'm sat with blanket over me with heating on. Enjoy your shopping trip later.

leeCal · February 10

Cold here too, in fact it’s supposed to reach as low as minus 10c here tonight. Now that’s nippy. Funnily enough we had a delivery at eight pm last evening from amazon, they do try don’t they.

I was thinking about making a snowman but I do not want to get my hands frozen, I get a little arthritis in my hands so better not. Sadly I have no grandchildren so can’t help them make one either.

Apart from that im fine today and after a snowy start the sun has actually just come out! First time in three days or so. 🙂

Sandy_123 · February 10

@leeCal glad your day is going ok, -3 tonight where I am. And it's 1 at the moment, can't keep my feet warm. Who says you need kids to build a snow man lol. I'd love to build an igloo, we don't have that much snow and it would probably collapse.

leeCal · February 10

Building an igloo, hmm. I have earned a living as a carpenter but I’d draw the line at building an igloo mainly because I’m not sure what type of snow is needed. The Inuit have twenty six different names for different types of snow I learned thirty years ago but it never said which one was used to build igloos with, ha ha. Compacted I’d guess.

Not to mention that ice hotel they build every year somewhere. My sister has been in it but I don’t remember where she said it was. North of us I’d guess 🤣

Sandy_123 · February 10

@leeCal I'm thinking you might need hard proper snow for an igloo and very low temperatures. I've watched a documentary on that ice hotel Joanna Lumley. I really couldn't stay there the cold don't like me. It looks good tho how they've done it.

janer1967 · February 10

Not a good start to my day my sofa has broken totally wasted and it's only 18 months old not having much luck contacting supplier

On good note booked in my covid vaccine for fri

School also rang to say my son not submitting his IT work great something else to sort out

Hoping the afternoon a bit better

Sandy_123 · February 10

@janer1967 hopefully the sofa gets sorted out, 18 months not long enough for a new sofa.
Vaccine good luck with that, I was ok with mine.
Get your son to get his school work sent. Then put kettle on.

Cressida · February 10

deleted

Sandy_123 · February 10

@Cressida gosh you've been busy. Hopefully you can relax by the fire soon. Sounds fab a real fire. I would have to get some bread on that for hot buttered toast, like we used to back in the day. What book you reading?

Cressida · February 10

Sandy_123 said:

@Cressida gosh you've been busy. Hopefully you can relax by the fire soon. Sounds fab a real fire. I would have to get some bread on that for hot buttered toast, like we used to back in the day. What book you reading?

Sorry I deleted my post as I thought it was a bit moany! Lol. I have a toasting fork and now I'm craving toast 😋 I'm reading the Thursday Murder Club atm. I've got a raging headache now so just watching gentle TV. Re-watching Poirot for the umpteen time. During lockdown I have found myself watching predictable TV with a happy ending 😊 I hope your day has gone well.

Sandy_123 · February 10

@Cressida nooo wasn't moany at all. At least you can relax now, get that toast on the go, sounds an interesting book, I do like poirot occasionally, I've been busy off and on, chilling out for a bit.

Masuma12345678 · February 10

my day is going very brilliant and it is such a cold day for today.

Sandy_123 · February 10

@Masuma12345678 it's freezing, I'm going to pop heating back on and get a hot drink, glad you had a good day,

Masuma12345678 · February 10

Thank you do enjoy your hot drink and do keep warm

[Deleted User] · February 10

Been busy applying for jobs today (got to prove to the Daily Mail that not all disabled people of working age are workshy slaves to t'benefit system)

I also won another £3.50 on the Lottery last night after a fiver on Monday.

Sandy_123 · February 10

@MrAllen1976 your doing well with your lotto wins. Good luck on jobs

coylygirl · February 11

Had a great day, helped someone, had my boiler fixed, my handyman came round to beef up my home security and I had a video chat with my first husband who is now my BFF. Feeling blessed

Sandy_123 · February 11

@coylygirl great days are always the best. Glad the boiler was fixed it's too cold.

coylygirl · February 11

Thank you, yep was a bit chocky freezing today. They responded within 24 hours which was good. Was also able to help my cousin through a trauma which helped me too, How has your day been?

Sandy_123 · February 11

@coylygirl that's good, my day has been ok, plodding along with house work and stuff. I'm suffering tonight with swollen toes that's why I can't sleep it's Reynolds. Glad you could support your cousin.

coylygirl · February 11

Oh I'm sorry to hear that, is it very painful? I'm just not sleepy but gonna take a tablet in a bit and hopefully sleep. I'm a bit weird cos I have to go to bed on the hour lol

Sandy_123 · February 11

@coylygirl yeah its painful. It's possibly a routeen you have going bed on the hour, like I sleep quicker if I put iPlayer on my tablet and ignore social media. It's how you train your brain to recognise thats it relax time.

coylygirl · February 11

That's a good point. Plus I have FOMO (fear of missing out) lol

Sandy_123 · February 11

Fear of missing out is that a thing?

coylygirl · February 11

Oh yeah, if any of my friends are still on facebook I want to interact lol

Sandy_123 · February 11

Lol I get bored with face book it's same rubbish all the time. Only good if people fall out and fight. Or reading the drunk statuses people regret next day.

coylygirl · February 11

I find it a comfort as I live alone and only have close friends on there, but I can see that it's not good for everyone. I think you have to use not misuse social medoa

66Mustang · February 11

Today my day is going quite well, I just got my laptop back from the repairers so I’m happy about that

Sandy_123 · February 11

@mustang it's great to get your laptop back, we rely on them a lot.

66Mustang · February 11

@Sandy_123 yes and don’t realise just how much until we are without them, at least I didn’t!

Sandy_123 · February 11

@66Mustang yes I would be lost I do every thing on my tablet, emails, social media, banking. I do my writing too. There expensive to replace. I need a case for mine it keeps slipping on to the floor.

Cher_Scope · February 11

Evening all, is anyone around to keep me company on the late shift?

How are you all doing tonight? I've had a few days off and missed you all!

Sandy_123 · February 11

@Cher_Scope hi cher I'll be around later just cooking and then tidying never ends.

66Mustang · February 11

Hi @Cher_Scope, it is nice to see you back

Cher_Scope · February 11

@Sandy_123 It doesn't does it?

What are you cooking?

@66Mustang D'awww thanks! How have you been keeping? I hope you're good.

66Mustang · February 11

@Cher_Scope I’m OK thanks, I’m pleased as I got my laptop back from the repairers today

how have you been? Did you do anything exciting on your days off?

Sandy_123 · February 11

@Cher_Scope I've made some chicken pakora and onion barjees

Cher_Scope · February 11

@66Mustang In all honesty, I've been very lazy and basically watched Netflix while consuming many chocolate biscuits! It's been nice to have a rest though. Ahh getting a laptop back is always a relief!

@Sandy_123 That sounds very appetising! Puts my ham and cheese pasty to shame

Was it tasty?

Sandy_123 · February 11

Sandy_123 · February 11

@Cher_Scope they were alright my son liked them.

66Mustang · February 11

They look nice

Sandy_123 · February 11

@66Mustang thanks, they take a lot of faffin about and chopping but yeah there nice with wraps and salad

janer1967 · February 11

@Sandy_123 they look lovely not made onion bhaji for years but I do like them

Sandy_123 · February 11

@janer1967 thanks, yeah there nice you just got to have patients. I don't make them often.

coylygirl · February 11

Didn't get done what I planned to do which was to clean the kitchen and defrost the freezer but I did catch up with a load of friends on facebook and phone. Chores can wait til tomorrow and I also reduced mu sedation so all good

Sandy_123 · February 11

@coylygirl God yeah, house work will always be lingering, nice to catch up with friends, well dobe at reducing sedation.

coylygirl · February 11

Thank you, felt a bit jittery but distraction helped. I can still take my night time meds so blissful sleep x

Sandy_123 · February 11

@coylygirl be nice to have a decent sleep, omg as I typed that my water bottle lid came off all over me dam.

now I have to change the bed

coylygirl · February 11

Oh blast and botheration

Sandy_123 · February 11

@coylygirl my own fault was taking tablets and forgot I still had the water

coylygirl · February 11

No more multi-tasking for you

Sandy_123 · February 11

Lol no just watching that Shannon Mathews documentary

lisathomas50 · February 11

@Sandy_123 what did you think of the documentary Shannon Mathew's it was awful how she was kept just because her mother was trying to get money

Sandy_123 · February 11

@lisathomas50 hi there, I've watched last one they did, and watched this one last few days, it's terrible really her daughter must of been terrified. All those people who supported her in the community and the lies she told she deserved that prison sentence, hopefully her daughter is ok after it all.

lisathomas50 · February 11

@sandy123 the daughters name has been changed and had a new life and her mum is now out of prison and is getting married to a pedophile and wants another baby ridiculous

Sandy_123 · February 11

@lisathomas50 yeah I saw those news reports showing her going about with that bloke. I imagine if she did have a child social services won't be far behind her. It's a crazy world we live in.

lisathomas50 · February 11

@Sandy_123 hope fully unless she goes somewhere else and changes her name

Sandy_123 · February 11

@lisathomas50 she could do that but I think a lot of the people in England knows who she is. If she emigrates I'm sure the press be on the story.

lisathomas50 · February 11

@Sandy_123 she is a free woman now she could go abroad and have a child but hopefuly she doesn't lol 😆

Sandy_123 · February 12

@lisathomas50 yeah she can, but I think the press would be onto her and everyone would know.

lisathomas50 · February 12

@Sandy_123 your right lol she wouldn't get far

lisathomas50 · February 12

@Sandy_123 have you been watching finding Alice I don't know wether to laugh or cry lol

Sandy_123 · February 12

@lisathomas50 was that the 1 where that elderly woman was trying to find her sister and she was found buried in the garden.

Sandy_123 · February 12

No it's not I just checked, no not seen this one

lisathomas50 · February 12

@Sandy_123 it about a woman whos partner built a smart house the day they moved in he died she had his funeral in the back garden theceeek after her partners son turns up and its all going wrong for her how ever hard she is trying to put it right

Its on weekly or you csn watch the full series on itv hub its called finding Alice its a bit slow going but it's good 😆lol

lisathomas50 · February 12

@Sandy_123 what's the one with the missing sister called

Sandy_123 · February 12

@lisathomas50 yeah sounds ok I do like dramas and true stories. I didn't think I'd like the crown and starred watching that it's really good.

Sandy_123 · February 12

@lisathomas50 Elizabeth is missing BBC it was on might be on iPlayer it was really good, goes back n forth in time as she's elderly looking 4 her sister

lisathomas50 · February 12

@Sandy_123 I watched the crown that was good I tried watching bridgerton but I couldn't get into that lol

I watched the new bay and the new marcella I loved that

lisathomas50 · February 12

@sandy123 I will see if I can find Elizabeth is missing sounds good

Sandy_123 · February 12

@lisathomas50 I loved bridegerton bit raunchy tho lol, I like Marcella too she's a good actress. I've watched bits of the new bay that's a good drama too.

Sandy_123 · February 12

@lisathomas50 Elizabeth is missing is really good kept me glued

Sandy_123 · February 15

I've had a strange kinda day, my cat is poorly so nursed him last night, took him vets today he has high temperature, not eating only drinking what syringe into his mouth he had anti inflammatory injection 8 hours go still no change, rang vets back up said to wait 24 hours.

coylygirl · February 15

So I stayed in all day waiting for a phone call from the Domestic Violence Team, only to realise at 5pm that the call is scheduled for tomorrow. Oh my achy shaky brain! I did cross some items off my to do list though so not a completely wasted day x

coylygirl · February 15

Sandy_123 said:

I've had a strange kinda day, my cat is poorly so nursed him last night, took him vets today he has high temperature, not eating only drinking what syringe into his mouth he had anti inflammatory injection 8 hours go still no change, rang vets back up said to wait 24 hours.

So sorry to hear about your cat. Pets are so important for emotional support and the love they give is unconditional. Hope he's feeling better very soon

Sandy_123 · February 15

@coylygirl I really hope he picks up I'm still syringing him water if no change back to vets in morning

coylygirl · February 15

Oh what a worry, do hope you're not up all night x

Sandy_123 · February 15

Me too I need sleep lol going to try some food with him in a minute and fetch his tray to him

Sandy_123 · February 15

coylygirl said:

So I stayed in all day waiting for a phone call from the Domestic Violence Team, only to realise at 5pm that the call is scheduled for tomorrow. Oh my achy shaky brain! I did cross some items off my to do list though so not a completely wasted day x

At least Not a wasted day

coylygirl · February 16

Was having a lovely sleep and got woken up by :scam call. Talk about rude awakening. I wish they would just leave us all alone!

[Deleted User] · February 16

Good so far, I won a fiver on Lottery set for life last night, and I finally managed to order a new Xbox from CEX using Dad's credit card.

Tori_Scope · February 16

I hope your cat feels better soon @Sandy_123!

I hope your call goes well today @coylygirl

And yes, scam calls certainly are a nuisance.

Sandy_123 · February 17

@Tori_Scope thank you for asking. I've been nursing my cat for a few days hoping to see improvement and get visits. Today we rushed him to vets as no change, they did oxygen therapy for a few hours and liquid and antibiotics, I waited close by for a few hours hoping. But was not to be, I had a call back suggesting we let him go, I was able to see him before and say good bye, because of covid he was bought out on car park in oxygen tent but that was fine got to stroke him and every thing. My house feels so empty.

Sandy_123 · February 17

coylygirl · February 17

Had an initial discussion with a therapist - who happens to be an old school friend from 35 years ago! We had a great chat and she explained to me how my brain was working in mania and how it was affecting me physically. Afterwards I managed to do something that I have been putting off for years and started the process of sorting out my debt problems and my benefits. Just goes to show how the right support can be invaluable. I feel as though I have a weight off my shoulders

Tori_Scope · February 18

I'm very sorry for your loss @Sandy_123. Losing a pet can be extremely difficult as they really become a part of the family. I'm glad you were able to stroke him and say goodbye.

I love the photo that you've sent

Do you have any more? Please feel free to share any happy memories or pictures you have of your cat, as that can sometimes ease a bit of the pain. Of course there's no pressure to if you'd find that upsetting. What was his name?

Tori_Scope · February 18

That's fantastic to hear @coylygirl

And what a coincidence that it's someone you used to know!

coylygirl · February 18

Just before Christmas I was feeling nostalgic and joined my old schools facebook pages. I have made about a dozen new/old friends, including the old 'gang' from 6th form. It's amazing to be back in touch with these wonderful people, who have changed, but not really changed

Sandy_123 · February 18

@Tori_Scope is name was blue , I rescued him after his previous owner died, he was a part of the family, he was only 6 too young really. Worst part is the house feels empty.

Tori_Scope · February 18

Joining the Facbook pages sounds like a good idea @coylygirl

I can imagine it's really nice to be back in touch with them. My Mum is Canadian, but has been living here for a long time, and managed to get back in contact with old school friends she hadn't spoken to in decades through searching around on Facebook.

Tori_Scope · February 18

It's understandable that the house feels emptier now @Sandy_123. Of course you'll never forget Blue, but you will learn to live with the loss over time

Is it just you in the house?

Sandy_123 · February 18

@Tori_Scope majority of the time it's just me as my son works away. I shall try keep busy by doing house work and I need to walk to chemist, just small things you miss, like when I make a cuppa he's usually in the kitchen trying to get an extra pouch out of me.

66Mustang · February 18

I couldn’t imagine getting in touch with people from school! I was the bullied kid in school

I do wonder though: would they still bully me now? Or have most of them have grown up into decent adults? While it’s no excuse I do believe that most of the kids who bullied me only did it because they were scared of being bullied themselves if they didn’t - was just a couple of “leaders” who led the bullying if that makes sense!

Sandy_123 · February 18

@66Mustang I think every one at some point experienced bullying at school, I havnt seen any one for years as I moved to a different town when I left. I don't think I would be up for a reunion either.

[Deleted User] · February 18

Sandy_123 said:

@66Mustang I think every one at some point experienced bullying at school, I havnt seen any one for years as I moved to a different town when I left. I don't think I would be up for a reunion either.

No chance, in May 1995 I saw a "reunion" advertised up at Gleadless Valley school in the Sheffield Star, even though I'd left about 3 years previous I thought I'd attend, turns out there was only me that turned up! Even worse, because I didn't (and still don't) know the Bus routes in Norton, it took me 3 hours to get Home, I knew from vague memory that I could get the 48 from Blackstock Road, get off in Town and catch the 95 from the bottom of Commercial St, that didn't work out somehow.

Sandy_123 · February 18

I'd say 3 years wasn't long enough to have a reunion, shame only you turned up. Public transport can be a night mare

coylygirl · February 19

I only got in touch with the people who mattered to me. The bullies can go take a flying leap

Morning, how's your day going so far?

Replies