sunnyday Posted July 4 Author Posted July 4 On 04/07/2025 at 20:06, zigzag said: I know we haven’t had it as hot here as you guys have up country, but it’s way too hot for my peri menopausal body! Hot flushes In this weather are not fun! I did go for a swim in the sea yesterday which was blissful. First time I have sea swam in a decade (im ashamed to admit that living within half a mile of the sea) then today 89 year old Mum joined me! Was so lovely. That is so special - go zigzag's mum! Most of our nearest beaches are flying 'brown flags' - awful situation Quote
zigzag Posted July 5 Posted July 5 On 04/07/2025 at 21:19, sunnyday said: That is so special - go zigzag's mum! Most of our nearest beaches are flying 'brown flags' - awful situation We are incredibly lucky with our three local beaches. Stunning water, so clear. Obviously we do get some sewage discharged in storm weather but not very much and thankfully rarely. 2 Quote
sunnyday Posted July 11 Author Posted July 11 Good morning - 'tis Friday How is everyone? Not long now - end of term/school year is nearly here! Granddog has been just lovely - he will be going home tomorrow - will be 'replaced' with a different granddog next Friday! July is certainly dog sitting month for me - all good very happy to have them. Two youngest grandchildren have had fabulous school reports - very proud of them ❤️ Loving the tennis! Not loving these mad temperatures! Onwards and upwards Have a good weekend all x Quote
Froglet Posted July 11 Posted July 11 Morning! Glad you're you so enjoying your granddogs and grandchildren! I think the hot weather is beginning to get to me - I'm getting up way later than usual and it's throwing me. I did have sorting out the spare room on my TDL for today but am seriously tempted to just sit in the garden and knit/crochet/read this morning while it's still shady and then do the same in my front room this afternoon! This weekend it's the well dressing in my mum and dad's village and my brother is down here for a canoe polo tournament so I will probably go and do those too. Have a good weekend everyone! 1 Quote
louby loo Posted July 11 Posted July 11 Morning all 1st day of the summer break for me 😁 Been to my dance/fitness calss this morning - it was hot!! Now planning on spending the rest of the day doing nothing...😁😁😁 No real plans for the week either😳 I feel totally drained so jut need to rest for the week. (think it's the after effects of the shingles?) Hope everyone has a good week. 4 Quote
Cait Posted July 12 Posted July 12 I’m thinking of getting the sewing machine out of the attic. It’s not seen much action since scrubs and mask making - do you remember those times? Anyone else sewing scrubs? Quote
louby loo Posted July 12 Posted July 12 On 12/07/2025 at 17:49, Cait said: I’m thinking of getting the sewing machine out of the attic. It’s not seen much action since scrubs and mask making - do you remember those times? Anyone else sewing scrubs? I made some very fetching ones for staff to wear... we didn't use them in the end. It all got a s bit silly around here- with hospitals asking people NOT to make any! I seem to like looking at my machine just lately, possibly give it a lttle dust/clean 😂 Quote
sunnyday Posted July 13 Author Posted July 13 On 12/07/2025 at 17:49, Cait said: I’m thinking of getting the sewing machine out of the attic. It’s not seen much action since scrubs and mask making - do you remember those times? Anyone else sewing scrubs? Goodness Cait - sewing scrubs that feels like a 'lifetime' away (not that I made any, as you know I can't sew for toffee!) Lovely to see you posting on the Friday thread ❤️ 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted July 13 Author Posted July 13 On 12/07/2025 at 19:47, louby loo said: I seem to like looking at my machine just lately, possibly give it a lttle dust/clean 😂 That sounds entirely reasonable to me - you don't want to rush into anything 🤣 2 Quote
Cait Posted Monday at 14:38 Posted Monday at 14:38 On 12/07/2025 at 19:47, louby loo said: I made some very fetching ones for staff to wear... we didn't use them in the end. It all got a s bit silly around here- with hospitals asking people NOT to make any! I seem to like looking at my machine just lately, possibly give it a lttle dust/clean 😂 It was for our local dentists who missed out as most scrubs went to hospitals. Private dentist is still in huge debt as he had to remortgage to get all the extra filtration equipment and apparatus he needed as well as paying full staff with only one or two actually working. He’s wanting to sell the practice and retire, but because of the remortgaging he’ll walk into retirement with hardly anything to show for it. So sad. 2 Quote
sunnyday Posted Monday at 15:39 Author Posted Monday at 15:39 On 14/07/2025 at 15:38, Cait said: It was for our local dentists who missed out as most scrubs went to hospitals. Private dentist is still in huge debt as he had to remortgage to get all the extra filtration equipment and apparatus he needed as well as paying full staff with only one or two actually working. He’s wanting to sell the practice and retire, but because of the remortgaging he’ll walk into retirement with hardly anything to show for it. So sad. Gosh - that is really sad and so interesting to have first hand info as I'm sure most people imagine that dentists are absolutely 'rolling in it' (cash) Quote
louby loo Posted Monday at 19:46 Posted Monday at 19:46 On 14/07/2025 at 16:39, sunnyday said: Gosh - that is really sad and so interesting to have first hand info as I'm sure most people imagine that dentists are absolutely 'rolling in it' (cash) Well, I have to be honest judging by the cars our local dentist drives, and the other local one that has just opened a big new practice - I think our dentists faired a bit better. However that said- i do do live in a high 'implant/fake this n that' area of the country, which could explain things. 😳 Cait -it must be quite awful for your dentist. Covid affected so many people, we lost most of our independant shops- now replaced with coffee shops and nail bars. 😢 Quote
louby loo Posted yesterday at 08:06 Posted yesterday at 08:06 😳 .... I'm in early this week! 😂 First week of the summer break and I've done virtually nothing all week! Off to my exercise class now- and it's already getting pretty warn outside... I will need a nice rest this afternnon then! Hope everyone it ok, and have a good weekend all. xx 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted yesterday at 09:45 Author Posted yesterday at 09:45 Good morning - 'tis Friday (louby beat me to it!) Phew - agreed louby it is already very warm - going to be a real 'Scorchio' of a day down south before it all breaks down later ☀️🌩️ Have taken delivery of a granddog this morning - this time it is our beautiful Sprocker - she will be here for two weeks 🐶❤️ currently she is in her favourite place - lying on a nice comfy mat by the open French Doors on 'cat watch' - my neighbour has three cats - we won't be seeing them in our garden for the next fortnight! 🤣 My plan today is to get all of my washing through and out on the line - I am winning so far - two loads out and final one in machine now - I don't have a tumble drier - my choice - so I need to be a bit organised before the rains come! Loved watching school children walk past this morning - most carrying gift bags - lucky teachers! Hope everyone okay? Have the best of weekends x 1 Quote
Froglet Posted 20 hours ago Posted 20 hours ago My brain’s a bit mushy today - only just realised that it’s Friday! I have done some epic weeding and miss clearing on the path between mine and my neighbour’s house - looks amazing if I do say so myself! 😉 I find that I keep going to check on it’ 😂 Haven’t got any plans for the next week at the moment - my old school doesn’t finish until the 29th so please send some sympathy their way - next week will be a struggle! 1 Quote
sunnyday Posted 19 hours ago Author Posted 19 hours ago On 18/07/2025 at 17:43, Froglet said: My brain’s a bit mushy today - only just realised that it’s Friday! I have done some epic weeding and miss clearing on the path between mine and my neighbour’s house - looks amazing if I do say so myself! 😉 I find that I keep going to check on it’ 😂 Haven’t got any plans for the next week at the moment - my old school doesn’t finish until the 29th so please send some sympathy their way - next week will be a struggle! Oh no 29th - that's horrible for them☹️ Well done on the weeding - so satisfying when you can see a real difference Daughter-in-law was back just after 12 - she had just picked up my two youngest grandchildren from school - she had a sunflower plant in hand and said "please would you 'save my life' and plant this up, we are getting straight off now"! Obviously no problem at all... 1 Quote
Cait Posted 18 hours ago Posted 18 hours ago Well I’ve treated myself to a Brother sewing machine and I’m looking forward to spending some time with it! So now I just need to sell my two vintage Bernina’s. Oh and my bike, as it doesn’t get used - might as well get rid. I’m thinking start of the school holidays could be a good time to sell it. 3 Quote
Mouseketeer Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago That’s a wrap, not the easiest school group we’ve ever had and a year of staffing problems so not sorry to see the back of it, but now have a mountain of admin to catch up on, I’m not even sure I remember what my job is anymore 🤷♀️ I dusted off the sewing machine when my little GDaughter arrived …. 1 Quote
louby loo Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago On 19/07/2025 at 07:31, Mouseketeer said: That’s a wrap, not the easiest school group we’ve ever had and a year of staffing problems so not sorry to see the back of it, but now have a mountain of admin to catch up on, I’m not even sure I remember what my job is anymore 🤷♀️ I dusted off the sewing machine when my little GDaughter arrived …. Love it!😍 Quote
sunnyday Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago On 19/07/2025 at 07:31, Mouseketeer said: That’s a wrap, not the easiest school group we’ve ever had and a year of staffing problems so not sorry to see the back of it, but now have a mountain of admin to catch up on, I’m not even sure I remember what my job is anymore 🤷♀️ I dusted off the sewing machine when my little GDaughter arrived …. Oooh - that is just gorgeous Mousie ❤️ Summer 'to do lists' are the absolute pits - please make sure you get time for yourself and family xxx Quote
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