Madness Monday @ TDD - C&C

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Madness Monday @ TDD - C&C

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Triple Dog Dare!

Pick 3 things
Do them
Post your TaDas!

»»—-Cheers! WTG! Ygg!—-««

Don't think about it. Just do it!
~~ I Triple Dog Dare ya! ~~

Good Morning!
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And now something completely different - the 80's pop icons! :-)


Madness are an English ska and pop band from Camden Town, north west London, who formed in 1976. One of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s two-tone ska revival, they continue to perform with six of the seven members of their original line-up. Madness's most successful period was from 1980 to 1986, when the band's songs spent a total of 214 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, holding the record along with English reggae group UB40 for most weeks spent by a group in the UK singles chart during the 1980s.

Madness have had 16 singles reach the UK top ten, including "One Step Beyond", "Baggy Trousers" and "It Must Be Love", one UK number-one single "House of Fun" and two number ones in Ireland, "House of Fun" and "Wings of a Dove". "Our House" was their biggest US hit, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2000, the band received the Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors for Outstanding Song Collection.

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Morning trissie. It's 10 pm here and time for me to be in bed soon after a good day. Church was good. A reasonably relaxing afternoon and a visit from the kids and lil j. My monkey is almost 3 months old. Almost a couple giggles today.

Hope you have a great day. Holiday Monday here and will see what the weather does but maybe inside cleaning.
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Happy Victoria Day to my Commonwealth SHEs and Happy Something Else to to everyone else. I actually got a holiday off from work. I'm looking forward to decluttering.

Thank you for the fun start, trissie.

Good night, laurlind. It's hard to believe that your dgrandchild is 3 months old already.

I'm heading to bed too. For now. See you later.
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Good morning, Trissie, and thank you for the start. You've brought back lots of nostalgia with Madness -It used to listen to them a lot as a teenager - some very clever lyrics. I'll have to do d some today to play while I'm doing housework.

Sleep well, Laura and Dogged,.and enjoy your Victoria day!

So, Monday again, and I'm feeling unprepared. Yesterday was very good, but quite full. Church, followed by coffee with DF E, who I ce again, was on very good form. Her youngest DS is comt to visit this week, so she's looking forward to that. :D

Our lunch menu was roast chicken, roast potatoes, gravy, carrots, asparagus and creamed leeks, followed by vanilla.
cream terrine and a blueberry coulis. I then spent the rest of the afternoon.and much of the evening in my garden, watering and pulling out forget-me-nots that have gone over. I also had a long chat with M, who, together with elher DD, has moved into DF CW's house, to look after G 12 yo and Izzy (the cat) while DF CW is away. It's all gone well, except Izzy has some sort of gastric upset. I've dropped off some pouches of GI food, and recommended a visit to the vet - fortunately DF CW is back today.

Today , DH goes to the office, and I'm at home. I need to be more disciplined in my use of time,.as there's a lot I would like to get done!
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To do:

Appointments:
Monday: DH to office
At home for me
Tuesday: DH WFH
At home for me
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Box up flapjack for the Y
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Drop off flapjack at the Y
12 pm parish lunch
3 pm podiatrist -me ( it's a new one so remember to take trainers as well as shoes)
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage (delegate this to DH)
*2pm 6 month health check - Freddie with a vet nurse*
*Remember to book Jude's weight check for June and to pick up Matilda's flea control/ wormer*
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda ( if we didn't do it yesterday)
Friday: DH off work, BIL arrives :roll:
At home for me
Saturday: BIL staying :roll:
4-7 pm our neighbourhood garden party
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow* not this week
Sunday: BIL leaves :D
church 9.30 am - not this week - the roads are closed due to some stupid run. Use the extra time to strip the bed right down and wash the pillow and mattress protectors.
Coffee with DF E ? - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda

Future dates to note:
30/5 order my meds

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Text DF PL -she wasn't at church yesterday, and her DMum recently had a fall
Type DF E's article for parish magazine 😀
Order new strip for bottom of shower screen
Think about Boots the Chemist order
Am I going to buy that item on eBay?
Send for pack from DSOI
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 next year when we get the house painted when a roof ladder will be in place?)
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Fix garage guttering that's loose at one end and bending down. Dneighbour R2 may fix?
Fix dripping kitchen tap (new washer ?)- DF E has given me the phone number of her plumber . I think DF CW also has a plumber she is happy with?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
Find picture hanging equipment for DH
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2024
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? On hold ATM , but I'll leave it on my list so I don't forget.

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda, 😀Jude,😀 and Freddie 😀
Cup of tea😀
QT😀
Update latest Waitrose order when new dates become available😀
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
DH launched
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
15 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
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

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:
Feed pots weekly
Beginning of June - need to order more fuchsia gall mite predator
Trim back ground cover in front garden when it's finished flowering

Financial:
More work on budget WIP
Healthspan

Party planning:
Decide on guest list 😀
Send out invitations 😀
Bunting /decorations up😀
Decide on drinks: Prosecco -DF CW to sort
Nosecco (non alcoholic wine) me to sort, as I have a voucher -bought 3 bottles of white and 3 of rosé 😀
Food - just nibbles
Bread sticks 😀
Cheese nibble type things (they look nice and were.on offer!)😀
Cheese and pineapple on sticks - I've bought the ingredients, need to assemble on the day (or possibly Friday evening
Dips ?
Hummus?
Crisps etc?
Do we have enough seating?
To be continued...
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Today has turned out to be cloudy, but dry with some sunny spells. I've had a slight change of plan, and decided to tackle the periwinkle ground cover in the front garden today. It's starting to choke the roses a bit, and they won't like that! The weather is also perfect -dry and not too hot, and I have virtually guaranteed uninterrupted time today to work on this project. :D This is not a job I particularly enjoy, as it's time consuming, involves lots of bending, and is messy, but we're due some rain in Wednesday, and I would like to get it done before then, as rain makes all the "bits" stick to each other. Also, today, there is no one around to track "bits" indoors! :lol:

I know I should be getting the spare room ready for BIL's impending arrival, but, TBH, that can wait until it's dark and/ or raining. Maybe Wednesday, and then tell DH not to make a mess in there when he's WFH on Thursday?
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To do:

Appointments:
Monday: DH to office😀
At home for me😀
Tuesday: DH WFH
At home for me
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Box up flapjack for the Y
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Drop off flapjack at the Y
12 pm parish lunch
3 pm podiatrist -me ( it's a new one so remember to take trainers as well as shoes)
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage (delegate this to DH)
*2pm 6 month health check - Freddie with a vet nurse*
*Remember to book Jude's weight check for June and to pick up Matilda's flea control/ wormer*
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda ( if we didn't do it yesterday)
Friday: DH off work, BIL arrives :roll:
At home for me
Saturday: BIL staying :roll:
4-7 pm our neighbourhood garden party
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow* not this week
Sunday: BIL leaves :D
church 9.30 am - not this week - the roads are closed due to some stupid run. Use the extra time to strip the bed right down and wash the pillow and mattress protectors.
Coffee with DF E ? - not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda

Future dates to note:
30/5 order my meds

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Text DF PL -she wasn't at church yesterday, and her DMum recently had a fall
Type DF E's article for parish magazine 😀
Order new strip for bottom of shower screen
Think about Boots the Chemist order WIP
Am I going to buy that item on eBay?
Send for pack from DSOI
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 next year when we get the house painted when a roof ladder will be in place?)
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Fix garage guttering that's loose at one end and bending down. Dneighbour R2 may fix?
Fix dripping kitchen tap (new washer ?)- DF E has given me the phone number of her plumber . I think DF CW also has a plumber she is happy with?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
Find picture hanging equipment for DH
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2024
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? On hold ATM , but I'll leave it on my list so I don't forget.

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda, 😀Jude,😀 and Freddie 😀
Cup of tea😀
QT😀
Update latest Waitrose order when new dates become available😀
Make bed😀
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth😀
Physio exercises and back exercises 😀
Proprioceptors exercises X1😀 x2 x3
S/S bathroom😀
Get dressed😀
DH launched 😀
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me 😀
DRINK WATER #1😀 #2😀 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk 😀 ( just a short walk. I think I will break up the bending of the periwinkle trimming with another short walk every 20-30 minutes?)

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 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
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

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:
Feed pots weekly
Beginning of June - need to order more fuchsia gall mite predator
Trim back ground cover in front garden when it's finished flowering

Financial:
More work on budget WIP
Healthspan

Party planning:
Decide on guest list 😀
Send out invitations 😀
Bunting /decorations up😀
Decide on drinks: Prosecco -DF CW to sort
Nosecco (non alcoholic wine) me to sort, as I have a voucher -bought 3 bottles of white and 3 of rosé 😀
Food - just nibbles
Bread sticks 😀
Cheese nibble type things (they look nice and were on offer!)😀
Cheese and pineapple on sticks - I've bought the ingredients, need to assemble on the day (or possibly Friday evening
Dips ?
Hummus?
Crisps etc?
Do we have enough seating?
To be continued...
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☼ Good morning, friends!
Trissie, I didn’t think I knew of Madness until I looked them up and realized I DO know them and have enjoyed their music. Thanks for the flashback.

Laura, family time is the best.

Happy Victoria Day, Doggedly. And happy decluttering day. Next weekend will be our holiday weekend to celebrate Memorial Day.

Kittykatt, I’m feeling unprepared for Monday too, mainly working on my house. The menu sounds delicious.

I hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was a little discombobulated, some good, some not so good. We did get our frizzle rooster, a very handsome blue fella, and my friend added in a couple of hens, seniors that are no longer laying, to keep him company. It worked out well. She needed to thin out her birds and I keep them as pets, I don’t really care to eat the eggs or hatch babies, it’s a lot of work. So far all are doing well. Mr Turkey seems to enjoy the company. For a few hours he was peeking from behind trees to check them out which was funny to watch. You’d catch a glimpse of him around a limb. Now the boys are crowing and gobbling happily.
Heading back in time to find and update my list of daily adventures. Enjoy your day.
♥ Wake each day expecting good things to happen! ♥
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☺To Do
D2s
Spot clean floors
Scoop litter

♥Done
Bible
Weigh
Play Royal Match on phone
♥ Wake each day expecting good things to happen! ♥
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