Raymond West Wednesday @ TDD - C&C

[Bama]

No rush helia. I’ll send my address.

Good morning, Dogged. It’s still am on the west coast so it counts. Farm life isn’t for sissies. It’s hard to avoid chemicals these days.

Hi Peaches.

Trissie, is it about bedtime now for the kiddos? I’m guessing it’s around 8pm there now? Or am I way off?

LAnn, I’ve never heard of a brown cowbird, only white ones here, if it’s the same one we have here that ride on cows.

Laura, I’m new to learning about blended families. Our first round didn’t go so well but dd has moved on from him so this year was more like I’m used to, although we did spend Christmas morning with dd2 at home and then have to drive 4 hours to see dd1 that evening bc she had to work. It worked out well thankfully. Hope yours does too as you maneuver it all.

Quick update:
Wednesday To Do List:
Round up trash to go to the road
Weigh
Water
Bible
Pet chores
Spot clean floors
Dust
Vacuum
Mop
Glass
Kitchen - dw, wfd (soup? hot dogs?)
Laundry wash my clothes
Walk dogs
Take down Christmas decor, pack decorations, pack tree
Paper, planner - in progress - pick habits, goals, write out bills in date order due, learn something new, fill in past few days.
Read - book club book, Brenda Gantt book (both in progress)
Catch up on BG videos (in progress)
Craft - fake cupcakes - need to find spray
Outside - deal with bottles and jars, prune fig and weed around, fertilize (get dh to fetch fertilizer from shed)
Weekly - mop, water plants
Monthly -chg ac filter, add bleach to AC, clean glass, polish cabinets
Check on lp order for dd2, email says delayed, no update until January sometime
Check for frying pan at moms
Week 2 bedrooms
Put together new floor lamp for living room. It’s a little short but it will work. Might end up keeping the one it was supposed to replace.

[trissie]

CostumeLady, hard to believe your DH is already retiring... but then again, I had a wedding shower back at the old forums and we're gonna celebrate 20th anniversary this year!
lauralind, Epiphany is when a lot of countries do the gift giving, so it's great that your family gift-giving fell on that date! After all, it was the wise men who brought the gifts!
L.Ann, you remind me I need to fill our birdfeeder!
hi Peaches!
we love you any time of the day, Dogged! And I agree that the current generations will bear the results of environmental poisoning and it will show
helia, I work part time and I start early - 7:30 to 2pm (or so... usually I don't get there before 8am and then leave at 2:30), so there's that!
Bama, yes, it's 8pm here now, but the kids are far from bedtime. I just brought DS back from his scout session which ran till 7:30 and we are gonna have dinner in a bit (baked salmon - so I couldn't really do it in advance)

But I am really ready for the day to be over - I think I'll do one proper :50 after dinner, and then one shorter, which will include :15 on resistance band exercise, and be done.

TaDas
- scouts - DS
- finish kitchen
- finish master bedroom
- laundry flipped to dryer
- load car with recyclings
- drop off recycling at collection point
- pick up DS
- start dinner

ToDos
- 50 minutes of action
- 10 minutes of rest

Braindump
- evening routine
- dinner
- menus - one new recipe!
- shopping list
- fold load from dryer
- ironing
- clean DBD's room
- at least 10 minutes in DBD's room
- one leftover holiday cleaning task
- homework / backpacks with kids
- DBD's speech therapy
- pay therapy bill
- 15 of exercise

[Doggedly]

You are so right, helia. The few times that we can tie the effects to the chemicals that we are exposed to are just the tip of the iceberg. In Sept-Iles in NE Quebec, my db told me about a home for the mentally handicapped that was the result of a lawsuit against the province. The province dropped pesticide from airplanes to treat the trees and a high number of children born that year had profound handicaps. It was somewhere between 8 and 12 children, which for such a small community was a high enough percentage that it couldn't be overlooked. The parents had to fight it out with the province, but the result was that the province will provide the care for the affected children for their lives. I worked with a young woman from a smaller community in Quebec who had the healthiest lifestyle you could imagine. She died in her late 20s of a brain tumor, and she believed that it was from the chemicals spread from the planes to protect the trees in her area, but there's no way to know for sure.
I don't worry about it personally, as we have always done this to ourselves. When I was young, we were putting asbestos everywhere in our houses. When I was younger, we were painting our houses with lead paint and putting lead in our cars' gas. Before that, there was a fad for radium products. The Romans were awash in lead. If I remember correctly, it was in their water. So I just view the centenarians as an aberration and not a goal, LOL.

I can well imagine the fun that you are having with your feeder, L.Ann. That is wonderful. And your weather sounds wonderful too. I think that it is headed my way tomorrow, so tomorrow will be Errands Day. Unfortunately, it looks like the warmer weather is coming with rain, but a girl can dream.

Hi, Peaches.

Bama, you are a humane and responsible pet owner to recognize that being too hot can be as miserable for a dog as being too cold. At least those of us who live in the north can put clothes on our naked dogs. It's a lot harder to cool a dog down.
How did you get Woody past his resource guarding? Dogs don't usually mature out of that. If anything, they are likely to get worse, so your strategy must have been a good one.

CostumeLady, it's nice that you can keep in touch with those who didn't come over to the new forum.

I don't think that you are lazy, Lauralind. I think that you are tired.
I'll bet that Casper loves your location. Plenty of fresh air and wild life to watch and smell, temperatures suited to him, family to love and hang out with.

trissie, if I remember correctly, Carribean Mystery is the reason that Miss Marple gets sent on her adventure in Nemesis.

Hi, Peaches

I am up to the end of Page 2. Time to go wash my hair, if Germane can be persuaded to move to her nice dog bed in the main room instead of her bed in the bathroom.

I am delighted to see that the vendor has agreed to replace the item I never got when my parcel went missing. I don't think that I ever mentioned what it was. It's a projector that can display from an offline source like a traditional DVD player, or it can work directly from wifi. I want to look at alternatives to my excellent but expensive internet/TV service to something cheaper. And that will probably mean getting the TV from other sources, like directly from CBC's web site, maybe Britbox, etc. This mini projector can be set up where it works best, not where it is tethered to the computer. And it's a fun toy for someone who loves gadgets, LOL.

Wednesday
Checked emails
Cleaned up after dog
Breakfast for Germane
Put on a pot of coffee
Searched bin of old papers in order to reply to one of hte emails: could not find original apartment paperwork
Responded to message about missing parcel (vendor has agreed to reship).
Looked into finances
Dug out RRSP paperwork
Responded to financial guy’s email with decision
CUOP
Emptied out granny cart and found places to stash the dog food

helia, there's a commercial that always makes me laugh and think of you. It's for Apple watch, and it has people jogging and being pursued through the streets by their easy chair or their bed. I always think that you must feel like that some times.

[helia]

Oh, you leave work earlier than I thought, trissie. You have a bit of a commute, right? I hope your evening is winding down.
Oh my goodness, those are some hair raising stories about chemical use, Doggedly. Glad the vendor is replacing the lost item!
WTG putting together the new floor lamp, Bama.
Hi Peaches!
I'd be obsessed too, L Ann! Enjoy the mild temps. When is it supposed to get cold again for you?

Moving slowly but had some qt and made 2 med appointments.

Next:
- s2sand self care, now that it's 3:30 in the afternoon
-squeegee and wipe down shower
- WF run for dinner stuff

[Doggedly]

Thanks, helia!
Tomorrow's forecast keeps getting better and better. It's looking like above freezing and not raining.

Wednesday
Checked emails
Cleaned up after dog
Breakfast for Germane
Put on a pot of coffee
Searched bin of old papers in order to reply to one of hte emails: could not find original apartment paperwork
Responded to message about missing parcel (vendor has agreed to reship).
Looked into finances
Dug out RRSP paperwork
Responded to financial guy’s email with decision
CUOP
Emptied out granny cart and found places to stash the dog food
Put away dry laundry
Went through tomorrow’s grocery flyer for sale items
Put away dish rack
Wipe down/put away rice cooker
Cleaned up after dog
Watered plant
Fresh water for dog
Figured out a new arrangement to block sun from dog’s kibble
Watered second plant
Treats for dog

[Kittykatt]

Hello everyone!

Dogged and Trissie , DF E grew up in poverty in the north of England . She was the eldest of 5 children, and,.as a baby, she wasn't expected to survive. The first place the family lived there were no indoor facilities, so there were many frequent trips across a courtyard (with the light of a candle for night trips). Things got a lot better when they moved into local authority housing, with indoor plumbing and rudimentary central heating. I think E's generation were brought up with the expectation of hard work if you wanted to get on in life. On the plus side, there were lots of opportunities for bright children from poor families (scholarships and assisted places, and help with uniform costs). E was also fortunate as both her parents valued education, so she was encouraged to read and study, and after WW 2 was able to go to college and train as a teacher. She ended up as deputy head of a large primary school.

I think also that E's generation saw the NHS at its finest. If you were unwell (or your child was sick) you no longer needed to worry about finding the money to pay the doctor. Healthcare and sanitation improved, and E"S generation still ate "real food". But, of course, infant mortality was a lot higher when she was young, and antibiotics were in their infancy.

E herself says she owes her long life to "a tot of Bailey's " in her morning coffee, and "being lazy", so I'll let everyone draw their own conclusions!

L.Ann you certainly have plenty of "visitors " to your bird feeder.

CL -very good to "see" you - you're busy as always!

Laura, Epiphany in is perfect for a family get together and gift exchange.

Bama, it must be blissful to have a charming, well behaved animal at the vet!

Helia, you're right about the ice. I had a lovely time in my garden -the patio was dry and the lawn was damp (not frozen). But there were icy patches on the border (not a problem, as I don't walk on them) and one part of the border was still frozen solid. So, I decided it would be prudent to forego a walk today, in case there were any "hidden" patches of ice. I used the extra garden time to plant some anemone corms I was given for Christmas - they're in a planter and on a sheltered place, so should be ok.

Hi, Peaches!

My kitchen is clean and I've finally changed doctors and transferred to the local health centre. I did the whole thing online, and the process was very straightforward, although lengthy. I think everything should transfer across overnight. It will be good to use the health centre within easy walking distance,.and with its in own carpark for when we need to take the car. It also appears that they are a lot more "contactable" than our old health centre. Hopefully the level of care will also be improved too. Everyone I have spoken to that uses it has been positive, so I am optimistic.

Ive an early start tomorrow, so need to go to bed soon!

[Kittykatt]

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Final touches to Waitrose order no later than 9pm
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run?
Can I hoover the car?
2pm Jude - weight loss clinic - remember her progress booklet
Friday:
DH WFH
8.30 am hygienist appointment - me
9.45 am hair appointment -me
Saturday:
DH??
9am women's breakfast group?
3pm DF E's 100th birthday party
Text DF E - not this week - it's her 100th birthday party
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Visit DFE for coffee? Probably not, as she'll be tired after her party
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery

Future dates to note:
7/1 order inhalers
8/1 Jude weight check 2 pm
3/2 Freddie Solensia 8.30 am

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
NHS certificate thing
Email NW when I have a reply from RP
Cut kitty nails J and M
Brush kitties J and M
Flea control kitties J and M
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
House tasks: Replace the bit of mortar that's fallen out of the edge of the roof (I think its called the verge? Can this wait until we get the house painted when a roof ladder will be in place?) I need for it to stop raining before I ask anyone to come and look!
Verge and ridge tiles on garage roof
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ? MJ will sort it out in the new year
Book eye test for me
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2025
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
Change health centres to the one nearest us? We're going to do this in January DH has changed and is all set up with the new health centre. I needed to wait until 7th as one of my meds is due for ordering them, and I didn't want to risk a delay by moving beforehand. Once that's been processed, I'll follow DH's example

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda, Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH Launched
Physio exercises and back exercises
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
120 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper

House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream

Extra house tasks:

Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
Wash bedroom and spare room rugs

Tuesday:
Clean hall
Clean sitting room
Clean stairs
Empty hoover before starting work
Wheelie bins back when dustmen have been
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly

Financial:
More work on budget WIP
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[Peaches1000]

Next:
-Laundry #1 hang/fold
-Put away laundry
-Foyer Bath - pupa/restock
-Close blinds
-Files/Med Info/Papers/Emails - 10 min

Extras:
-Bill pay process
-Tasks - (Toodledo tasks)
-Declutter/organize/clean - 10 min
-Files/Med Info/Papers/Emails - 10 min

Routine:
-Cat - brush/food/water/litter
-Vacuum something
-6pm Eat
-Open & sort mail/file
-Prep for next day (clothes/calendar)

Done:
-Bedroom - pupa
-Dress/ready
-Fresh food for kitty
-Open blinds/get water
-Catch up DS
-Login bank/transfer
-This & that
-Gather dirty laundry/sort
-Laundry #1 to washer
-Medicine/vitamins
-Check email
-Update Toodledo
-Check bank accts/Amex
-HH Nurse - text
-Declutter/organize/clean - 10 min
-Files/Med Info/Papers/Emails - 10 min
-Laundry #1 to dryer
-Order kitty food
-HH Nurse - phone
-This & that

[Doggedly]

Kittykatt, big WTG on getting transferred to the local health centre! I know that one has been on your mind for a while now.
That was interesting, to hear about your df's early life. It shows how different things were before. Canada's version of the NHS only came into being during my lifetime.

Hi, Peaches.

[Doggedly]

Making progress...

Wednesday
Checked emails
Cleaned up after dog
Breakfast for Germane
Put on a pot of coffee
Searched bin of old papers in order to reply to one of hte emails: could not find original apartment paperwork
Responded to message about missing parcel (vendor has agreed to reship).
Looked into finances
Dug out RRSP paperwork
Responded to financial guy’s email with decision
CUOP
Emptied out granny cart and found places to stash the dog food
Put away dry laundry
Went through tomorrow’s grocery flyer for sale items
Put away dish rack
Wipe down/put away rice cooker
Cleaned up after dog
Watered plant
Fresh water for dog
Figured out a new arrangement to block sun from dog’s kibble
Watered second plant
Treats for dog
Set up bathroom heater
Showered/washed hair
Quick scrub of tub