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Tonkinese Tuesday
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
Tonkinese is a domestic cat breed produced by crossbreeding between the Siamese and Burmese. Members of the breed are distinguished by a pointed coat pattern in a variety of colours, and their blue eyes.In addition to the modified coat colors of the "mink" pattern, which is a dilution of the point color, the breed is now being shown in the foundation-like Siamese and Burmese colors: pointed with white and solid overall (sepia).
The best known variety is the short-haired Tonkinese, but there is a semi-longhaired (sometimes called Tibetan) which tends to be more popular in Europe, mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France.
The modern Tonkinese breed is a reconstruction of a breed brought to the West in the 19th century. These cats were originally known as 'chocolate Siamese'. Breeders working with imported cats from Malaysia noticed some cats have aquamarine eyes and darker coats than the Siamese. In 1901, the Siamese Cat Club recognised them as a Siamese of the 'chocolate' type.
Many of the cats used to found the Siamese and Burmese in the West are believed to be Tonkinese, including Wong Mau. Tonkinese would be bred still but registered as either Burmese or Siamese, it was not until the 1950s that breeders would take interest in the cat. These breeders worked together on developing breeding lines with these cats and by 1965 the Tonkinese was recognised in Canada as a distinct breed — whence the name originated.
More modern Tonkinese cats are the result of the crossbreeding programs of two breeders working independently of each other. Margaret Conroy, of Canada, and Jane Barletta, of the United States, crossed the Siamese and Burmese breeds, with the aim of creating the ideal combination of both parent breeds' distinctive appearance and lively personalities. The cats thus produced were moved from crossbreed classification to an established breed in 2001. The name is a reference to the Tonkin region of Indochina, though it is suggestive only, as the cats have no connection with the area.
In the West, Tonkinese cats under the age of sixth months have historically been referred to as "small-cats" rather than "kittens" to reflect a more direct translation from Burmese, although this term has become almost obsolete since the mid-20th century.
Like both parent breeds, Tonkinese are active, vocal and generally people-oriented cats, playful and interested in everything going on around them; however, this also means they are easily susceptible to becoming lonesome or bored!
The best known variety is the short-haired Tonkinese, but there is a semi-longhaired (sometimes called Tibetan) which tends to be more popular in Europe, mainly in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France.
The modern Tonkinese breed is a reconstruction of a breed brought to the West in the 19th century. These cats were originally known as 'chocolate Siamese'. Breeders working with imported cats from Malaysia noticed some cats have aquamarine eyes and darker coats than the Siamese. In 1901, the Siamese Cat Club recognised them as a Siamese of the 'chocolate' type.
Many of the cats used to found the Siamese and Burmese in the West are believed to be Tonkinese, including Wong Mau. Tonkinese would be bred still but registered as either Burmese or Siamese, it was not until the 1950s that breeders would take interest in the cat. These breeders worked together on developing breeding lines with these cats and by 1965 the Tonkinese was recognised in Canada as a distinct breed — whence the name originated.
More modern Tonkinese cats are the result of the crossbreeding programs of two breeders working independently of each other. Margaret Conroy, of Canada, and Jane Barletta, of the United States, crossed the Siamese and Burmese breeds, with the aim of creating the ideal combination of both parent breeds' distinctive appearance and lively personalities. The cats thus produced were moved from crossbreed classification to an established breed in 2001. The name is a reference to the Tonkin region of Indochina, though it is suggestive only, as the cats have no connection with the area.
In the West, Tonkinese cats under the age of sixth months have historically been referred to as "small-cats" rather than "kittens" to reflect a more direct translation from Burmese, although this term has become almost obsolete since the mid-20th century.
Like both parent breeds, Tonkinese are active, vocal and generally people-oriented cats, playful and interested in everything going on around them; however, this also means they are easily susceptible to becoming lonesome or bored!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
Happy Tuesday, everyone! I need to be up and OYD early to take Freddie to his appointment for his boosters. Fortunately DH is around to help with the catching and caging process! 
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday DH WFH
8.45am boosters Fred at the vet (remember his vaccination certificate)
Discuss Fred's biting (Gabapentin to make mail clipping less traumatic for both of us? Somehow I don't think "trying different handling positions is going to cut it!)and also potential licensing of Portela (relfovetmab) a new arthritis injection for cats (early next year?) I'm inclined to keep this "in reserve" for when /if the Solensia stops working , but would value advice
Pick up meds for Fred and Matilda, food for Matilda, and flea control for Jude
Remember Petplan!
When I get back home with Fred, DH will then take the car to the office for the rest of the working day (I think someone is coming down from head office and DH wants to talk to him?) and then go straight to choral practice after work
Can I get a head start on the kitchen Tuesday evening, as I'll be short of time Wednesday morning?
Wednesday: 12.30 pm funeral for DH's Auntie
(We need to leave the Wake no later than 4.15 pm so I can drive DH to the train station to catch his train for Leeds
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH in Leeds
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take tickets for Christmas lunch*
Ask MQ if I can park at the church tomorrow
Any errands?
Call in to see if shoes have arrived yet? (Or move this to Friday?)
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
3 pm (check time! ) podiatrist -me
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH in Leeds
2.40 osteopath - me
DH home at??
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - READING IN CHURCH Check what the reading is, and practise!
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
19/11 12.30 pm funeral for DH's DAunt S
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Find the reading for church next Sunday.(I've swapped with someone else and she couldn't remember!)
Practise reading
Pick out funeral outfit and hang up together, including accessories - do this TODAY
Trim
and file finger nails - do this before Wednesday!
Put pictures back WIP
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
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 wip
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
30 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, Freddieand 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
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
Prune roses - 25 done, 1 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!)
Financial:
More work on budget
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far (23)
Add CK to the list on my book
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Research Christmas crackers for table decorations - Amazon /Wilko /Morrisons?
Research bite sized mince pies (+ gluten free, as one lady is coming who needs to eat gluten free)
Research chocolates for bowls on table (can I get gluten free for these too?)
Appointments:
Tuesday DH WFH
8.45am boosters Fred at the vet (remember his vaccination certificate)
Discuss Fred's biting (Gabapentin to make mail clipping less traumatic for both of us? Somehow I don't think "trying different handling positions is going to cut it!)and also potential licensing of Portela (relfovetmab) a new arthritis injection for cats (early next year?) I'm inclined to keep this "in reserve" for when /if the Solensia stops working , but would value advice
Pick up meds for Fred and Matilda, food for Matilda, and flea control for Jude
Remember Petplan!
When I get back home with Fred, DH will then take the car to the office for the rest of the working day (I think someone is coming down from head office and DH wants to talk to him?) and then go straight to choral practice after work
Can I get a head start on the kitchen Tuesday evening, as I'll be short of time Wednesday morning?
Wednesday: 12.30 pm funeral for DH's Auntie
(We need to leave the Wake no later than 4.15 pm so I can drive DH to the train station to catch his train for Leeds
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH in Leeds
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take tickets for Christmas lunch*
Ask MQ if I can park at the church tomorrow
Any errands?
Call in to see if shoes have arrived yet? (Or move this to Friday?)
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
3 pm (check time! ) podiatrist -me
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH in Leeds
2.40 osteopath - me
DH home at??
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - READING IN CHURCH Check what the reading is, and practise!
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
19/11 12.30 pm funeral for DH's DAunt S
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Find the reading for church next Sunday.(I've swapped with someone else and she couldn't remember!)
Practise reading
Pick out funeral outfit and hang up together, including accessories - do this TODAY
Trim
and file finger nails - do this before Wednesday!Put pictures back WIP
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
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 wip
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
30 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,
Freddieand 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
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
Prune roses - 25 done, 1 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!)
Financial:
More work on budget
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far (23)
Add CK to the list on my book
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Research Christmas crackers for table decorations - Amazon /Wilko /Morrisons?
Research bite sized mince pies (+ gluten free, as one lady is coming who needs to eat gluten free)
Research chocolates for bowls on table (can I get gluten free for these too?)
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
Back from the vets. I thought I was fairly immune to embarrassment caused by Freddie, but today we hit a new low. There was a photographer there to take photos for the new website. He wanted a cat and a dog to pose. There were plenty of beautiful, well behaved and personable dogs to choose from ... and Freddie.
Right from the start I said I was happy for Fred to be photographed, but that he couldn't come out of his cage, as we would never get him back in again without injury! Needless to say, all the staff backed me up on this. With Freddie, injuries have occured during handling him for essential reasons, and there's no way this was essential. All the time, Fred kept growling, hissing and swearing, and when the photographer put his camera near the cage, Freddie launched himself towards the photographer, mouth open wide in the most perfect snarl (really not what you want when you're trying to persuade people that this is a happy friendly practice!) . So we got a good picture of the inside of Fred's mouth, complete with a full set of teeth .
At this point the photographer withdrew, and said in a highly offended tone that black cats are difficult to photograph anyway. I do agree in principle, as all too often Jude (black) comes out as a black blob when I try and photograph her, but, the photographer is supposed to be a professional, so should be able to overcome these challenges! I pointed out that Fred is black with plenty of white to form a good contrast , and it is possible to take a good photo of himwhen he's in the right mood!
Freddie continued to swear and grumble throughout his consultation, but Vet D is used to this and didn't turn a hair. So, Freddie has now had his boosters, his certificate has been signed, and the vet is happy to prescribe a Gabapentin capsule whenever I need to trim Fred's nails on future . And when I went back I to reception, the photographer had gone, so at least I didn't have to face him again!
DH has now taken the car to the office today and will go straight from there to choral practice this evening, so I should have some uninterrupted hours to work on the house. My plan is to get the sitting room done today as usual, and if possible to also do something in the kitchen, to save time tomorrow morning. But first a walk!
Right from the start I said I was happy for Fred to be photographed, but that he couldn't come out of his cage, as we would never get him back in again without injury! Needless to say, all the staff backed me up on this. With Freddie, injuries have occured during handling him for essential reasons, and there's no way this was essential. All the time, Fred kept growling, hissing and swearing, and when the photographer put his camera near the cage, Freddie launched himself towards the photographer, mouth open wide in the most perfect snarl (really not what you want when you're trying to persuade people that this is a happy friendly practice!) . So we got a good picture of the inside of Fred's mouth, complete with a full set of teeth .
At this point the photographer withdrew, and said in a highly offended tone that black cats are difficult to photograph anyway. I do agree in principle, as all too often Jude (black) comes out as a black blob when I try and photograph her, but, the photographer is supposed to be a professional, so should be able to overcome these challenges! I pointed out that Fred is black with plenty of white to form a good contrast , and it is possible to take a good photo of himwhen he's in the right mood!
Freddie continued to swear and grumble throughout his consultation, but Vet D is used to this and didn't turn a hair. So, Freddie has now had his boosters, his certificate has been signed, and the vet is happy to prescribe a Gabapentin capsule whenever I need to trim Fred's nails on future . And when I went back I to reception, the photographer had gone, so at least I didn't have to face him again!
DH has now taken the car to the office today and will go straight from there to choral practice this evening, so I should have some uninterrupted hours to work on the house. My plan is to get the sitting room done today as usual, and if possible to also do something in the kitchen, to save time tomorrow morning. But first a walk!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday DH WFH
8.45am boosters Fred at the vet (remember his vaccination certificate)
Discuss Fred's biting (Gabapentin to make mail clipping less traumatic for both of us? Somehow I don't think "trying different handling positions is going to cut it!)and also potential licensing of Portela (relfovetmab) a new arthritis injection for cats (early next year?) I'm inclined to keep this "in reserve" for when /if the Solensia stops working , but would value advice
Pick up meds for Fred and Matilda,food for Matilda, and flea control for Jude
Remember Petplan!
When I get back home with Fred, DH will then take the car to the office for the rest of the working day (I think someone is coming down from head office and DH wants to talk to him?) and then go straight to choral practice after work
Can I get a head start on the kitchen Tuesday evening, as I'll be short of time Wednesday morning?
Wednesday: 12.30 pm funeral for DH's Auntie
(We need to leave the Wake no later than 4.15 pm so I can drive DH to the train station to catch his train for Leeds
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH in Leeds
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take tickets for Christmas lunch*
Ask MQ if I can park at the church tomorrow
Any errands?
Call in to see if shoes have arrived yet? (Or move this to Friday?)
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
3 pm (check time! ) podiatrist -me
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH in Leeds
2.40 osteopath - me
DH home at??
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - READING IN CHURCH Check what the reading is, and practise!
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
19/11 12.30 pm funeral for DH's DAunt S
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Find the reading for church next Sunday.(I've swapped with someone else and she couldn't remember!)
Practise reading
Pick out funeral outfit and hang up together, including accessories - do this TODAY
Trim and file finger nails - do this before Wednesday!
Put pictures back WIP
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
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 wip
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, Freddieand 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
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
Prune roses - 25 done, 1 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!)
Financial:
More work on budget
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far (23)
Add CK to the list on my book
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Research Christmas crackers for table decorations - Amazon /Wilko /Morrisons?
Research bite sized mince pies (+ gluten free, as one lady is coming who needs to eat gluten free)
Research chocolates for bowls on table (can I get gluten free for these too?)
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Appointments:
Tuesday DH WFH
8.45am boosters Fred at the vet (remember his vaccination certificate)
Discuss Fred's biting (Gabapentin to make mail clipping less traumatic for both of us? Somehow I don't think "trying different handling positions is going to cut it!)
and also potential licensing of Portela (relfovetmab) a new arthritis injection for cats (early next year?) I'm inclined to keep this "in reserve" for when /if the Solensia stops working , but would value advice Pick up meds for Fred and Matilda,
food for Matilda, and flea control for Jude Remember Petplan!
When I get back home with Fred, DH will then take the car to the office for the rest of the working day (I think someone is coming down from head office and DH wants to talk to him?) and then go straight to choral practice after work
Can I get a head start on the kitchen Tuesday evening, as I'll be short of time Wednesday morning?
Wednesday: 12.30 pm funeral for DH's Auntie
(We need to leave the Wake no later than 4.15 pm so I can drive DH to the train station to catch his train for Leeds
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH in Leeds
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take tickets for Christmas lunch*
Ask MQ if I can park at the church tomorrow
Any errands?
Call in to see if shoes have arrived yet? (Or move this to Friday?)
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
3 pm (check time! ) podiatrist -me
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH in Leeds
2.40 osteopath - me
DH home at??
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - READING IN CHURCH Check what the reading is, and practise!
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT
19/11 12.30 pm funeral for DH's DAunt S
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Find the reading for church next Sunday.(I've swapped with someone else and she couldn't remember!)
Practise reading
Pick out funeral outfit and hang up together, including accessories - do this TODAY
Trim
and file finger nails - do this before Wednesday!Put pictures back WIP
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
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 wip
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,
Freddieand 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
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
Prune roses - 25 done, 1 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!)
Financial:
More work on budget
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far (23)
Add CK to the list on my book
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Research Christmas crackers for table decorations - Amazon /Wilko /Morrisons?
Research bite sized mince pies (+ gluten free, as one lady is coming who needs to eat gluten free)
Research chocolates for bowls on table (can I get gluten free for these too?)
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Smile*Lee
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
Good morning, kitty ~ and all incoming! Saw you in here by your lonesome. 
The photographer should be the one embarrassed - which it seemed like he was. He was very well warned. Freddy won the lottery when he got you for a kitty mamma.
Dogged ~ thank you for your kind words. Right now, it seems quite overwhelming. But.. one day at a time, one step at a time.....
Today's short list:
• gym
• Flooring Surfaces to look at tile and carpet
• Work on townhouse update plan & solidify
• house stuff
• laundry
• yada..yada...
The photographer should be the one embarrassed - which it seemed like he was. He was very well warned. Freddy won the lottery when he got you for a kitty mamma.
Dogged ~ thank you for your kind words. Right now, it seems quite overwhelming. But.. one day at a time, one step at a time.....
Today's short list:
• gym
• Flooring Surfaces to look at tile and carpet
• Work on townhouse update plan & solidify
• house stuff
• laundry
• yada..yada...
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helia
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- Location: SE Michigan
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
I see you survived Fred's appointment, Kitty. I've never heard of Tonkinese cats. I googled them - and to my untrained eye, they look identical to Siamese cats. Both are beautiful breeds! Their name makes me think of the HP character "Tonks".
I think I'll go with Doggedly's comment yesterday that I just needed a day to chill. I got a few things done, but not a lot. But I'm feeling more motivated today!
Sounds like a fun plan, Smile! We still get back to TX 1X/ year to visit very special friends there. We try to go during Michigan winter, which sometimes feels like half the year. LOL! We lived in Austin for 8? years. All 3 of our kids were born there. Love that city. It has grown a lot since we left; traffic has gotten bad.
Today: Well, it is almost 8 a.m. and I'm up drinking coffee. Critter control will be here at 9 to give us an estimate; dh is wanting to get more serious about the mice that move into our house every fall. There is currently something in our attic as well that sounds larger than a mouse. But mice can make a surprisingly large amount of noise.
This is a downside of older houses. I'm going to my weekly get together, with S2, K, and J at J's home this morning. I'm not sure when she wants us there. Then, I'll swing by the school to drop off my old books and pick up my new books. 1-3 will be Prof Dev meetings online. I need to get to the gym for cardio -- and then we're hosting Tuesday dinner 6:30 - 8:30ish. Maybe 6 people? I need to go to WF (again - dh didn't get the recipe to me yesterday) to pick up lamb shanks, GF pasta, and romano cheese, etc. Progress setting up my class for tomorrow would be great. I have been given another "grammar" class, the advanced one this session. I think the textbook is one I haven't used before.
It has just started raining/sleeting. Dh is currently out on his morning run, sprints today. I hope he's careful if the path gets slippery.
Next:
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
- list for WF (short)
Later:
- some qt
- critter control here
- WF run
- gather stuff and otd by____
- KS2J get together
- payroll: drop off and pick up books
- lunch
- lights: w d f pa
- 1-3 Prof. Dev meetings
- gym: cardio
- payroll: syllabus
- payroll: prep AAS D1
- payroll: Telegram group?
- make a big Greek-ish salad
- 6:30 - 8:30ish host dinner for 6
- after dinner clean up
- duolingo
- health apps
- update lists
- 1 Mem. thank you card done
TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- coffee
- email deletions and weather website; looks like 1-2 inches snow today
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tue 10 - 12ish KS2J get together/1-3 payroll: PD meetings / 6:30 - ? host Tuesday dinner crew - lamb pasta, Greek salad, bread
Wed 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D1
Thu 12-1 haircut in other town/ 2-3 work out with trainer
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D2/ dinner date with dh
Sat
Sun 10 - church/ 6 host Sunday dinner?
Mon 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D3
Tue 10-12 KS2J?
Wed Dbro + dniece arrive - room ready/ dinner:
Thu Tgiving dinner for 8? @ ____/ menu: BBQ baby back ribs, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, other things? dessert -- can dd27 make something?
Fri
Sat
Sun 10 - church/ 6 host Sunday dinner?
November Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- get 2 guest beds remade with clean sheets
This Week - Deskwork
- make appointment with optometrist
- Memorial thank yous
- call pavers for driveway?
- schedule lunch with B - waiting until I get my new work schedule next week
- reach out to JK
- email cousin J
This Week - Errands
- Kroger
- WF
- order baby back ribs for Tgiving
- back to furniture store?
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
- buy queen bed frame + mattress + box springs for dd27's room - wip
Mom
- start washing her clothes and blankets
donation site -- Loads done: 2
I think I'll go with Doggedly's comment yesterday that I just needed a day to chill. I got a few things done, but not a lot. But I'm feeling more motivated today!
Sounds like a fun plan, Smile! We still get back to TX 1X/ year to visit very special friends there. We try to go during Michigan winter, which sometimes feels like half the year. LOL! We lived in Austin for 8? years. All 3 of our kids were born there. Love that city. It has grown a lot since we left; traffic has gotten bad.
Today: Well, it is almost 8 a.m. and I'm up drinking coffee. Critter control will be here at 9 to give us an estimate; dh is wanting to get more serious about the mice that move into our house every fall. There is currently something in our attic as well that sounds larger than a mouse. But mice can make a surprisingly large amount of noise.
This is a downside of older houses. I'm going to my weekly get together, with S2, K, and J at J's home this morning. I'm not sure when she wants us there. Then, I'll swing by the school to drop off my old books and pick up my new books. 1-3 will be Prof Dev meetings online. I need to get to the gym for cardio -- and then we're hosting Tuesday dinner 6:30 - 8:30ish. Maybe 6 people? I need to go to WF (again - dh didn't get the recipe to me yesterday) to pick up lamb shanks, GF pasta, and romano cheese, etc. Progress setting up my class for tomorrow would be great. I have been given another "grammar" class, the advanced one this session. I think the textbook is one I haven't used before. It has just started raining/sleeting. Dh is currently out on his morning run, sprints today. I hope he's careful if the path gets slippery.
Next:
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
- list for WF (short)
Later:
- some qt
- critter control here
- WF run
- gather stuff and otd by____
- KS2J get together
- payroll: drop off and pick up books
- lunch
- lights: w d f pa
- 1-3 Prof. Dev meetings
- gym: cardio
- payroll: syllabus
- payroll: prep AAS D1
- payroll: Telegram group?
- make a big Greek-ish salad
- 6:30 - 8:30ish host dinner for 6
- after dinner clean up
- duolingo
- health apps
- update lists
- 1 Mem. thank you card done
TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- coffee
- email deletions and weather website; looks like 1-2 inches snow today
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tue 10 - 12ish KS2J get together/1-3 payroll: PD meetings / 6:30 - ? host Tuesday dinner crew - lamb pasta, Greek salad, bread
Wed 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D1
Thu 12-1 haircut in other town/ 2-3 work out with trainer
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D2/ dinner date with dh
Sat
Sun 10 - church/ 6 host Sunday dinner?
Mon 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D3
Tue 10-12 KS2J?
Wed Dbro + dniece arrive - room ready/ dinner:
Thu Tgiving dinner for 8? @ ____/ menu: BBQ baby back ribs, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, other things? dessert -- can dd27 make something?
Fri
Sat
Sun 10 - church/ 6 host Sunday dinner?
November Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- get 2 guest beds remade with clean sheets
This Week - Deskwork
- make appointment with optometrist
- Memorial thank yous
- call pavers for driveway?
- schedule lunch with B - waiting until I get my new work schedule next week
- reach out to JK
- email cousin J
This Week - Errands
- Kroger
- WF
- order baby back ribs for Tgiving
- back to furniture store?
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
- buy queen bed frame + mattress + box springs for dd27's room - wip
Mom
- start washing her clothes and blankets
donation site -- Loads done: 2-
Lauralind
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
Morning all. Goodness Freddie was very vocal he didn't want his picture taken. That will be a one of a kind shot anyway though not exactly proving the point.
Smile lee that's a lot of changes. Good for lil h and her mom you will still be around. And the new place sounds breathtaking. I'm sure with all that has happened the last couple years something completely new will be good for you.
Helian let me know what the pest control does. Ds and ddil have squirrels in the attic. I think they go in and out cause they live in their surrounding trees. Have to catch them all out before figuring out where they get in.
Yes my headache did eventually get better yesterday but I'm tired. I also wonder ... this menopause age thing might be wreaking havoc still. I just feel tired. Sore. Emotional. My crochet is still defeating me... life should be somewhat under control as dad has help now. They missed yesterday at the care home cause of her scan appointments. Sounds like it went ok though today could be rest day. That should balance out better. Key word... should... what might come next.
Ds is 16 now too. He didn't want a big thing. Just ds and ddil and dgs. We had lunch and I went and got him a cheesecake from the store.
I think my morning is going to consist of shower. Finish qt. Figure out my crochet again. I need a method of knowing I keep the pattern. One row is double crochet and chain. Next row goes into all the stitches. It looks so pretty but missing one chain makes one less stitch next row. It's an absent minded repeat that you don't notice till next row and I can't seem to get a full row 100 percent...
Smile lee that's a lot of changes. Good for lil h and her mom you will still be around. And the new place sounds breathtaking. I'm sure with all that has happened the last couple years something completely new will be good for you.
Helian let me know what the pest control does. Ds and ddil have squirrels in the attic. I think they go in and out cause they live in their surrounding trees. Have to catch them all out before figuring out where they get in.
Yes my headache did eventually get better yesterday but I'm tired. I also wonder ... this menopause age thing might be wreaking havoc still. I just feel tired. Sore. Emotional. My crochet is still defeating me... life should be somewhat under control as dad has help now. They missed yesterday at the care home cause of her scan appointments. Sounds like it went ok though today could be rest day. That should balance out better. Key word... should... what might come next.
Ds is 16 now too. He didn't want a big thing. Just ds and ddil and dgs. We had lunch and I went and got him a cheesecake from the store.
I think my morning is going to consist of shower. Finish qt. Figure out my crochet again. I need a method of knowing I keep the pattern. One row is double crochet and chain. Next row goes into all the stitches. It looks so pretty but missing one chain makes one less stitch next row. It's an absent minded repeat that you don't notice till next row and I can't seem to get a full row 100 percent...
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helia
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Re: Tonkinese Tuesday
Coming through again.
Lauralind, so glad that your dad has help now. I used to crochet as well as knit - but I haven't done it in ages. Hope you can get some rest and shake the tiredness.
Critter control will be here between 9 and 12. These long windows are kinda obnoxious; dh has to stay home this morning to meet them.
Next:
- WF
- put food away
- gather stuff (knitting, books for payroll) and head out again.
Done:
- s2s and self care
- back exercises
- looked at recipe; made a list for WF (short)
Lauralind, so glad that your dad has help now. I used to crochet as well as knit - but I haven't done it in ages. Hope you can get some rest and shake the tiredness.
Critter control will be here between 9 and 12. These long windows are kinda obnoxious; dh has to stay home this morning to meet them.
Next:
- WF
- put food away
- gather stuff (knitting, books for payroll) and head out again.
Done:
- s2s and self care
- back exercises
- looked at recipe; made a list for WF (short)