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Tiptree Tuesday
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tiptree Tuesday
The Tiptree brand of preserves is produced by Wilkin & Sons Limited, a manufacturer of preserves, marmalades and associated products established in Tiptree, Essex, England in 1885,.
By 1906, the company owned 800 acres (320 ha) of land on farms in Tiptree, Tollesbury and Goldhanger producing 300 tons of fruit per year,[1] and feeding a factory capable at peak production of making 10 tons of strawberry jam per day. The company has held a Royal Warrant for preserves and marmalades continuously since 1911.
In 1914 the local newspaper reported “During Monday, over ten tons of strawberries including a large proportion of the famous ‘Little Scarlet’ were made into jam.”
With the need for a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit to produce 2 lb of preserves, production was halted during World War I due to a lack of essential supplies. But by 1922, and now owning 1,000 acres (400 ha) of farmland across eight farms, the company was creating new record outputs of fruit and preserves. An integrated production facility, the company also owned 100 houses, the village's windmill and blacksmith's forge, the Factory Club and the freehold of the Salvation Army hall.[4]
During World War II, the company and factory came under the reins of the Ministry of Food, and kept producing its preserves alongside other essential food products.
In 2010, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary, with a visit from Queen Elizabeth II.The company commissioned a stage play to relate the life of John Joseph Mechi, silversmith, inventor and experimental farmer at Tiptree Hall. Writtle College was commissioned to create a "Tiptree" garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
The Tiptree unique 'Little Scarlet' Strawberry jam made a big impact on fictional spy James Bond, who enjoyed the spread with wholewheat toast and Jersey butter!
By 1906, the company owned 800 acres (320 ha) of land on farms in Tiptree, Tollesbury and Goldhanger producing 300 tons of fruit per year,[1] and feeding a factory capable at peak production of making 10 tons of strawberry jam per day. The company has held a Royal Warrant for preserves and marmalades continuously since 1911.
In 1914 the local newspaper reported “During Monday, over ten tons of strawberries including a large proportion of the famous ‘Little Scarlet’ were made into jam.”
With the need for a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit to produce 2 lb of preserves, production was halted during World War I due to a lack of essential supplies. But by 1922, and now owning 1,000 acres (400 ha) of farmland across eight farms, the company was creating new record outputs of fruit and preserves. An integrated production facility, the company also owned 100 houses, the village's windmill and blacksmith's forge, the Factory Club and the freehold of the Salvation Army hall.[4]
During World War II, the company and factory came under the reins of the Ministry of Food, and kept producing its preserves alongside other essential food products.
In 2010, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary, with a visit from Queen Elizabeth II.The company commissioned a stage play to relate the life of John Joseph Mechi, silversmith, inventor and experimental farmer at Tiptree Hall. Writtle College was commissioned to create a "Tiptree" garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
The Tiptree unique 'Little Scarlet' Strawberry jam made a big impact on fictional spy James Bond, who enjoyed the spread with wholewheat toast and Jersey butter!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tiptree Tuesday
Good morning, everyone, and happy Tuesday!
Helia, that's very good news about Baby I, but it must be very hard for F to leave her behind, even though she's in the very best place for the car she needs. Also good news about the milk production! I think there's a very good chat the cat will return home, especially if DS or F call him in. He was probably just a bit spooked.
Dogged, WTG with 2 cottage rolls! They was quite an adventure you had with Germane and the rest of the groceries.
It's still dark,. despite the time change,
but I don't think it's raining. 
If it's going to stay dry for the next few days, maybe I could clean some windows? I'm hoping for another "normal" day today with walking (my plan is to gradually increase the length of walks again now the garden isn't taking so much time), housework and some garden time. Thursday and Friday are going to be busy this week, so I want to make the most of these quieter days.
Helia, that's very good news about Baby I, but it must be very hard for F to leave her behind, even though she's in the very best place for the car she needs. Also good news about the milk production! I think there's a very good chat the cat will return home, especially if DS or F call him in. He was probably just a bit spooked.
Dogged, WTG with 2 cottage rolls! They was quite an adventure you had with Germane and the rest of the groceries.
It's still dark,. despite the time change,
but I don't think it's raining. If it's going to stay dry for the next few days, maybe I could clean some windows? I'm hoping for another "normal" day today with walking (my plan is to gradually increase the length of walks again now the garden isn't taking so much time), housework and some garden time. Thursday and Friday are going to be busy this week, so I want to make the most of these quieter days.-
Kittykatt
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Re: Tiptree Tuesday
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday: DH WFH
At home.for me
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order - order extra milk
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Collect Matilda's flea control?
12.noon parish lunch
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10.30 am hair appointment - me. Can I get in early and look for new trainers? ( Write down the name of the model I'm interested in)
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - We're doing the coffees
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
11/11 Freddie Solensia appointment
13/11 Jude weight check
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
Outstanding deliveries: M&S, eBay
Extras:
Book Fred's boosters when calendar is updated
Order dried food for Jude, Plaque off for Matilda , Feliway plugin WIP
Email farmers Union with menu choices
Print menu choices so I have an easy to access aide memoire for Thursday
Order flea control for Matilda
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering in the bedroom 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 next year when 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 ?
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
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched for his walk
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
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
Unload DW
Reload 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
Declutter and organise a little in my wardrobe
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
Plant foxgloves and return tray and pots to Dneighbour R
Prune roses - 22 done, 4 to do (the totals might change as this time of year I assess what hasn't done well, and whether it gets another chance, or whether it's time to say goodbye!)
Top up bark in front garden as it settles
Patio furniture down to garage for winter
Financial:
More work on budget
Things that need to happen at home before DH retires!
Reorganise office WIP DH's cupboard still needs organising properly ( maybe I can do it when he goes to Leeds next?)
Declutter bedroom 15 minutes at a time!
Parish Christmas Lunch:
Date and venue booked
Caterers booked
Email parish administrator re printing tickets and poster
Email parish administrator again
Put posters up at church
Ask DF HT to advertise parish Christmas lunch in weekly newsletter ? Need to write something and send it to her Tues / Weds
Appointments:
Tuesday: DH WFH
At home.for me
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order - order extra milk
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Collect Matilda's flea control?
12.noon parish lunch
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10.30 am hair appointment - me. Can I get in early and look for new trainers? ( Write down the name of the model I'm interested in)
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - We're doing the coffees
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
11/11 Freddie Solensia appointment
13/11 Jude weight check
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
Outstanding deliveries: M&S, eBay
Extras:
Book Fred's boosters when calendar is updated
Order dried food for Jude, Plaque off for Matilda , Feliway plugin WIP
Email farmers Union with menu choices
Print menu choices so I have an easy to access aide memoire for Thursday
Order flea control for Matilda
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering in the bedroom 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 next year when 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 ?
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 FreddieCup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched for his walk
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
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
Unload DW
Reload 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
Declutter and organise a little in my wardrobe
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
Plant foxgloves
and return tray and pots to Dneighbour R Prune roses - 22 done, 4 to do (the totals might change as this time of year I assess what hasn't done well, and whether it gets another chance, or whether it's time to say goodbye!)
Top up bark in front garden as it settles
Patio furniture down to garage for winter
Financial:
More work on budget
Things that need to happen at home before DH retires!
Reorganise office WIP DH's cupboard still needs organising properly ( maybe I can do it when he goes to Leeds next?)
Declutter bedroom 15 minutes at a time!
Parish Christmas Lunch:
Date and venue booked
Caterers booked
Email parish administrator re printing tickets and poster
Email parish administrator again
Put posters up at church
Ask DF HT to advertise parish Christmas lunch in weekly newsletter ? Need to write something and send it to her Tues / Weds
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FrenchFlybebe
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Re: Tiptree Tuesday
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Kittykatt, thanks for the start and another sweet and fruity title. I'm not sure why Thursday and Friday will be more busy, is it because of Halloween ? Sorry if you mentioned it earlier.
Thinking of baby I and her mom. Also fingers crossed the cat find the way home soon.
I'm hope instead of payroll, because DS7 was sick yesterday and MrNG had to go back around noon to drive him from daycare to home and stay with him. We have a paper from the dr, so I will get half-pay for the day (I'm allowed up to 3 sick-child day per year, that's my first). I was supposed to be off starting tomorrow until the weekend, anyway, and there isn't much to do at payroll except for the daily accounting tasks, which take 1-2 hours daily. At least next Monday I will have a busy day catching up on the daily tasks for the days I missed.
MrNG is doing his second day at his internship place, in France it's called an ESAT (établissement et service d'accompagnement par le travail), a non-profit organisation where grownups with a disability can do paid work, being supervised, leaning autonomy and new skills.
I just walked DS9 halfway to his own daycare place, with packed lunch, no rain so far.
DS7 is in bed reading, not very sick - a kind of cold virus that made his stomach upset yesterday. I'm not sure what we will do today, probably not much, I may do some quiet cleaning, read with him, and just relax, which is something I need.
TADAs
up, bfast, fed DS9
helped DS9 pack his lunch and stuff
walked him halfway and back
Kittykatt, thanks for the start and another sweet and fruity title. I'm not sure why Thursday and Friday will be more busy, is it because of Halloween ? Sorry if you mentioned it earlier.
Thinking of baby I and her mom. Also fingers crossed the cat find the way home soon.
I'm hope instead of payroll, because DS7 was sick yesterday and MrNG had to go back around noon to drive him from daycare to home and stay with him. We have a paper from the dr, so I will get half-pay for the day (I'm allowed up to 3 sick-child day per year, that's my first). I was supposed to be off starting tomorrow until the weekend, anyway, and there isn't much to do at payroll except for the daily accounting tasks, which take 1-2 hours daily. At least next Monday I will have a busy day catching up on the daily tasks for the days I missed.
MrNG is doing his second day at his internship place, in France it's called an ESAT (établissement et service d'accompagnement par le travail), a non-profit organisation where grownups with a disability can do paid work, being supervised, leaning autonomy and new skills.
I just walked DS9 halfway to his own daycare place, with packed lunch, no rain so far.
DS7 is in bed reading, not very sick - a kind of cold virus that made his stomach upset yesterday. I'm not sure what we will do today, probably not much, I may do some quiet cleaning, read with him, and just relax, which is something I need.
TADAs
up, bfast, fed DS9
helped DS9 pack his lunch and stuff
walked him halfway and back
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Kittykatt
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- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:10 pm
Re: Tiptree Tuesday
Good morning, FFB! I'm sorry DS7 is still unwell, but sitting up in bed reading is a very good sign.
Thursday and Friday are both busy as I have to up and OTD early. Thursday is church, errands and parish lunch ( which is going to be a big responsibility as there are so many of us this time), and Friday is a hair appointment for me and shopping for trainers/ trainer type shoes. I need some in black leather, and the shop I bought them from for years no longer exists. So, because every brand has different sizing , different width and different fitting, and I have "difficult" feet, it means I'm going to have to go into town and be measured and fitted in order to hopefully get something that is comfortable, rather than just ordering "the same again" online.
Today is beautiful and sunny (so far). I e taken Fred out and managed to put the last few bits and pieces in the recycling before the dustmen came. Going to make the most ost of this beautiful day and go for my walk next .
Thursday and Friday are both busy as I have to up and OTD early. Thursday is church, errands and parish lunch ( which is going to be a big responsibility as there are so many of us this time), and Friday is a hair appointment for me and shopping for trainers/ trainer type shoes. I need some in black leather, and the shop I bought them from for years no longer exists.
So, because every brand has different sizing , different width and different fitting, and I have "difficult" feet, it means I'm going to have to go into town and be measured and fitted in order to hopefully get something that is comfortable, rather than just ordering "the same again" online.Today is beautiful and sunny (so far). I e taken Fred out and managed to put the last few bits and pieces in the recycling before the dustmen came. Going to make the most ost of this beautiful day and go for my walk next .
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Kittykatt
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- Posts: 4797
- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:10 pm
Re: Tiptree Tuesday
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday: DH WFH
At home.for me
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order - order extra milk
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Collect Matilda's flea control?
12.noon parish lunch
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10.30 am hair appointment - me. Can I get in early and look for new trainers? ( Write down the name of the model I'm interested in)
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - We're doing the coffees
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
11/11 Freddie Solensia appointment
13/11 Jude weight check
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
Outstanding deliveries: M&S, eBay
Extras:
Book Fred's boosters when calendar is updated
Order dried food for Jude, Plaque off for Matilda , Feliway plugin WIP
Email farmers Union with menu choices
Print menu choices so I have an easy to access aide memoire for Thursday
Order flea control for Matilda
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering in the bedroom 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 next year when 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 ?
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
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched for his walk
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
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
Unload DW
Reload 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
Declutter and organise a little in my wardrobe
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
Plant foxgloves and return tray and pots to Dneighbour R
Prune roses - 22 done, 4 to do (the totals might change as this time of year I assess what hasn't done well, and whether it gets another chance, or whether it's time to say goodbye!)
Top up bark in front garden as it settles
Patio furniture down to garage for winter
Financial:
More work on budget
Things that need to happen at home before DH retires!
Reorganise office WIP DH's cupboard still needs organising properly ( maybe I can do it when he goes to Leeds next?)
Declutter bedroom 15 minutes at a time!
Parish Christmas Lunch:
Date and venue booked
Caterers booked
Email parish administrator re printing tickets and poster
Email parish administrator again
Put posters up at church
Ask DF HT to advertise parish Christmas lunch in weekly newsletter ? Need to write something and send it to her Tues / Weds
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Appointments:
Tuesday: DH WFH
At home.for me
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order - order extra milk
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Collect Matilda's flea control?
12.noon parish lunch
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10.30 am hair appointment - me. Can I get in early and look for new trainers? ( Write down the name of the model I'm interested in)
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - We're doing the coffees
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
11/11 Freddie Solensia appointment
13/11 Jude weight check
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
Outstanding deliveries: M&S, eBay
Extras:
Book Fred's boosters when calendar is updated
Order dried food for Jude, Plaque off for Matilda , Feliway plugin WIP
Email farmers Union with menu choices
Print menu choices so I have an easy to access aide memoire for Thursday
Order flea control for Matilda
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes
Order new orthotics - wait until ankle settles
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering in the bedroom 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 next year when 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 ?
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 FreddieCup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched for his walk
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 #8Check 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 MatildaCats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Reload 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
Declutter and organise a little in my wardrobe
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
Plant foxgloves
and return tray and pots to Dneighbour R Prune roses - 22 done, 4 to do (the totals might change as this time of year I assess what hasn't done well, and whether it gets another chance, or whether it's time to say goodbye!)
Top up bark in front garden as it settles
Patio furniture down to garage for winter
Financial:
More work on budget
Things that need to happen at home before DH retires!
Reorganise office WIP DH's cupboard still needs organising properly ( maybe I can do it when he goes to Leeds next?)
Declutter bedroom 15 minutes at a time!
Parish Christmas Lunch:
Date and venue booked
Caterers booked
Email parish administrator re printing tickets and poster
Email parish administrator again
Put posters up at church
Ask DF HT to advertise parish Christmas lunch in weekly newsletter ? Need to write something and send it to her Tues / Weds
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L.Ann
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Re: Tiptree Tuesday
Morning kittykatt. Enjoy your unexpected day off, FFB. Hope your DS feels better. Hoping the cat returns, helian and the little one has a good night.
1-diet site
2-dress and pick up bedroom
3-walk outside
Menus
Tuesday-shrimp fried rice
Wednesday-DD32out/me left overs
Thursday-bang bang chicken
Friday-pizza
Saturday -peanut udon stir fry with
Events
Tuesday-me doctor 8:45, DD32 dentist, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9-3, DD32 off for dentist, DD32 cooking@6:30
Wednesday-DD32 haircut 3:45, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9-3
Thursday-pick up boo boxes at 2, DD32 late due to dance, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9-3
Friday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 10-1(pumpkin farm?)
Weekly House Blessing-
Detail cleaning of kitchen-scrub floor
Detail cleaning of dining room-wash window, declutter dry sink, clean surfaces, polish furniture, wipe down woodwork, scrub floor
Extra Stuff-my bloodwork next week
Little Errands-drop off DM’s driver’s license
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-make gift for Little Bit’s dad, buy rest of bday cards for Nov and Dec
Events
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and me
1-diet site
2-dress and pick up bedroom
3-walk outside
Menus
Tuesday-shrimp fried rice
Wednesday-DD32out/me left overs
Thursday-bang bang chicken
Friday-pizza
Saturday -peanut udon stir fry with
Events
Tuesday-me doctor 8:45, DD32 dentist, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9-3, DD32 off for dentist, DD32 cooking@6:30
Wednesday-DD32 haircut 3:45, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9-3
Thursday-pick up boo boxes at 2, DD32 late due to dance, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 9-3
Friday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit school 10-1(pumpkin farm?)
Weekly House Blessing-
Detail cleaning of kitchen-scrub floor
Detail cleaning of dining room-wash window, declutter dry sink, clean surfaces, polish furniture, wipe down woodwork, scrub floor
Extra Stuff-my bloodwork next week
Little Errands-drop off DM’s driver’s license
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-make gift for Little Bit’s dad, buy rest of bday cards for Nov and Dec
Events
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and me
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FrenchFlybebe
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- Joined: Sat Mar 15, 2025 7:11 am
Re: Tiptree Tuesday
kittykatt good luck with finding the right shoes, comfort is so important when you walk. I hadn't realized the parish meal is this week, for some reason I thought it had to do with holidays.
Hi L.Ann, have a good walk, I hope you have nice weather.
DS7 doesn't look sick at all, but he does have some kind of cold. I'm supposed to clean his nose but I have put it off because he hates it. The doctor advised us to help him do it himself, but I know I will have to threaten to do it myself in order for him to accept giving it a try.
Vacuumed most rooms, detailed vacuuming in some areas. DS7 decluttered the floor of his room so I could vacuum there, he does well with putting things away.
TADAs
cleared the green beans that have stopped growing in some areas
sorted a few things in LR
vacuumed everywhere downstairs, stairs, upstairs
TODOs
some stitching (autumn felt leaves project)
have DS7 help prepare lunch
eat
Hi L.Ann, have a good walk, I hope you have nice weather.
DS7 doesn't look sick at all, but he does have some kind of cold. I'm supposed to clean his nose but I have put it off because he hates it. The doctor advised us to help him do it himself, but I know I will have to threaten to do it myself in order for him to accept giving it a try.
Vacuumed most rooms, detailed vacuuming in some areas. DS7 decluttered the floor of his room so I could vacuum there, he does well with putting things away.
TADAs
cleared the green beans that have stopped growing in some areas
sorted a few things in LR
vacuumed everywhere downstairs, stairs, upstairs
TODOs
some stitching (autumn felt leaves project)
have DS7 help prepare lunch
eat
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Bama
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- Posts: 1385
- Joined: Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:40 am
Re: Tiptree Tuesday
Good morning! Thanks for the start, kitty! I was wondering what to have for breakfast, now toast and jam is sounding good. Good luck on the shoe hunt.
French, I’m glad ds is on the mend and hope you get some “me time” while you’re off.
LAnn, hope the walk left you refreshed and ready to tackle the day.
Helia, nice to read baby I is improving. Hope cat is home napping and regretting his choice of dashing away today.
Dogged, enjoy the cottage rolls. Mojo never made it home but at least we tried. There’s hope for today still.
Is trissie away this week?
Done:
Bible
Weigh
Do:
Breakfast
♥ Wake each day expecting good things to happen! ♥