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Winter Wonderland Wednesday
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Kittykatt
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Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
A winter wonderland or Christmas fair is a funfair held mainly in the United Kingdom around the Christmas season. In the Little Ice Age, when the European climate was much cooler, frost fairs on frozen rivers provided outdoor skating and other entertainment, but these died out by the 19th century as winters became milder. Winter wonderlands are a relatively recent invention – the UK does not have a tradition of Christmas markets as seen in Germany, and the weather in December is now usually too mild for snow or ice..
The modern British winter wonderland started in the end of the 29th century. One of the first was the Christmas fair on Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, started in 1999 partly to reduce crowding at Hogmanay following a crowd crush, and which became "Edinburgh's Christmas".
The Hyde Park Winter Wonderland was another early winter wonderland in the UK, opening in 2005 as a modest funfair organised by The Royal Parks, but it significantly expanded after it was taken over by private enterprise in 2007 and by 2012 the event encompassed ice skating, a ferris wheel, multiple rollercoasters and themed areas such as a Bavarian village, a circus and "Santa Land". In 2019 it drew niver 3 million guests.
Many other British cities host winter wonderlands similar to the Christmas markets held on the European continent, and usually include attractions such as a German-style Christmas market, Santa's grotto, amusement rides and ice skating rinks. Winter wonderlands range from small-scale single-day events to large city centre fairs lasting several weeks, with some of the largest being held in Nottingham, Portsmouth, Norwich, York, Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham.
Independent winter wonderlands are also common, similar in format to a travelling carnival, and the often high prices and poor quality attractions at these have become notorious. Journalist Isabelle Fraser, writing in The Daily Telegraph, described "rubbish British Christmas festival" as being a "tradition", saying:
"But like the widely derided round robin Christmas missives, these Christmas disasters have become such a satisfying British tradition we could hardly let a December go past without pictures of a muddy field, sad reindeer and crying children and their irate parents."
The modern British winter wonderland started in the end of the 29th century. One of the first was the Christmas fair on Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, started in 1999 partly to reduce crowding at Hogmanay following a crowd crush, and which became "Edinburgh's Christmas".
The Hyde Park Winter Wonderland was another early winter wonderland in the UK, opening in 2005 as a modest funfair organised by The Royal Parks, but it significantly expanded after it was taken over by private enterprise in 2007 and by 2012 the event encompassed ice skating, a ferris wheel, multiple rollercoasters and themed areas such as a Bavarian village, a circus and "Santa Land". In 2019 it drew niver 3 million guests.
Many other British cities host winter wonderlands similar to the Christmas markets held on the European continent, and usually include attractions such as a German-style Christmas market, Santa's grotto, amusement rides and ice skating rinks. Winter wonderlands range from small-scale single-day events to large city centre fairs lasting several weeks, with some of the largest being held in Nottingham, Portsmouth, Norwich, York, Newcastle upon Tyne and Birmingham.
Independent winter wonderlands are also common, similar in format to a travelling carnival, and the often high prices and poor quality attractions at these have become notorious. Journalist Isabelle Fraser, writing in The Daily Telegraph, described "rubbish British Christmas festival" as being a "tradition", saying:
"But like the widely derided round robin Christmas missives, these Christmas disasters have become such a satisfying British tradition we could hardly let a December go past without pictures of a muddy field, sad reindeer and crying children and their irate parents."
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Kittykatt
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Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
Good morning everyone and happy Wednesday!
L.Ann, thank you for the explanation, tjosenoce sculptures look amazing!
Helia, I'm.glad the window washers were a success.
Smilelee, a good haircut can make all the difference!
Trissie, I'm glad you had one less errand to run.
Dogged, I hope the scratchy throat does come to anything.
I never made it back yesterday, but I did get the sitting room cleaned, and once DH had been launched to his choral practice, I made the most of my evening alone. I filed paperwork, printed off those receipts where I need to claim back the money, and also printed off Freddie's HPC renewal (complimentary Petplan).
Then the real fun began. I brought out all the Chris shopping, ticked it off against my list and organised everything, so when I do get rid d to doing some wrapping I know where everything is . And I checked my supplied for the Christmas cake - I need to order Brazil nuts and walnut halves.
Today DH goes to the office and I'm at home. IRS suppsed to rain, so a good opportunity to do things inside!
L.Ann, thank you for the explanation, tjosenoce sculptures look amazing!
Helia, I'm.glad the window washers were a success.
Smilelee, a good haircut can make all the difference!
Trissie, I'm glad you had one less errand to run.
Dogged, I hope the scratchy throat does come to anything.
I never made it back yesterday, but I did get the sitting room cleaned, and once DH had been launched to his choral practice, I made the most of my evening alone. I filed paperwork, printed off those receipts where I need to claim back the money, and also printed off Freddie's HPC renewal (complimentary Petplan).
Then the real fun began. I brought out all the Chris shopping, ticked it off against my list and organised everything, so when I do get rid d to doing some wrapping I know where everything is . And I checked my supplied for the Christmas cake - I need to order Brazil nuts and walnut halves.
Today DH goes to the office and I'm at home. IRS suppsed to rain, so a good opportunity to do things inside!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
To do:
Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WDH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take biscuits and tickets for Christmas
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 yesterday
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am -
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
2/12 women's group meditation and meal 6pm
4/12 parish Christmas lunch 12pm
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm
Outstanding deliveries:
Ebay , M&S
Extras:
File paperwork for Freddie
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 ?
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
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, Freddiķe 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
Wax bedroom floor
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 (25)
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Put all money in one bag ready for Thursday
Bank money (or at least fill in the forms.amd put into the safe for the treasurer to deal with) DF PM will help / countersign this
Print receipt for biscuits
Print receipt for Sainsburys
Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WDH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take biscuits and tickets for Christmas
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 yesterday
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am -
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
2/12 women's group meditation and meal 6pm
4/12 parish Christmas lunch 12pm
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm
Outstanding deliveries:
Ebay , M&S
Extras:
File paperwork for Freddie
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 ?
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
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, Freddiķe 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
Wax bedroom floor
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 (25)
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Put all money in one bag ready for Thursday
Bank money (or at least fill in the forms.amd put into the safe for the treasurer to deal with) DF PM will help / countersign this
Print receipt for biscuits
Print receipt for Sainsburys
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Kittykatt
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Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
DH has left for work, and the house is quiet. Ive made a DPC, sorted a little admin, and done my physio exercises and stretches. So I'm feeling ready to tackle the rest of my day. A.d the weather forecast was wrong in the best way. We had a hard frost last night and instead of rain we now have blue sky and sun. 
So no gardening as it's all frozen solid, but hopefully a good walk today.
So no gardening as it's all frozen solid, but hopefully a good walk today.-
Kittykatt
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- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:10 pm
Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
To do:
Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WDH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take biscuits, crackers and tickets for Christmas lunch*
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home for me
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am -
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
2/12 women's group meditation and meal 6pm
4/12 parish Christmas lunch 12pm
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm
Outstanding deliveries:
Ebay , M&S
Extras:
*That* DPC
File paperwork for Freddie
EMAIL CATERERS TODAY!!!
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 ?
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
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, Freddiķe 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
Wax bedroom floor
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 (25)
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Put all money in one bag ready for Thursday
Bank money (or at least fill in the forms.amd put into the safe for the treasurer to deal with) DF PM will help / countersign this
Print receipt for biscuits
Print receipt for Sainsburys
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Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WDH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take biscuits, crackers and tickets for Christmas lunch*
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home for me
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am -
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
2/12 women's group meditation and meal 6pm
4/12 parish Christmas lunch 12pm
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm
Outstanding deliveries:
Ebay , M&S
Extras:
*That* DPC
File paperwork for Freddie
EMAIL CATERERS TODAY!!!
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 ?
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
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, Freddiķe 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
Wax bedroom floor
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 (25)
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Put all money in one bag ready for Thursday
Bank money (or at least fill in the forms.amd put into the safe for the treasurer to deal with) DF PM will help / countersign this
Print receipt for biscuits
Print receipt for Sainsburys
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Kittykatt
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Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
Today is progressing, but not exactly as planned. (Does it ever? 
) However, I *think* the details for parish Christmas lunch are now finalised, I've emailed the caterers with the numbers, and texted those people who still haven't paid, checking they still want to come. Fortunately, all the people who told me they don't like buffets / only eat white food / won't come unless there's alcohol served/ don't like mince pies, have all decided not to come, so hopefully everyone that *is* coming will enjoy themselves. I keep reminding my self that you can never please everyone!
I've had a long text conversation with DF PL - were meeting for coffee Friday morning at the community shop.
The rubbish is bagged up and I've taken it down to the wheelie bins. I've had a short walk, but I need to be around for the post man, so I'll just do a few more turns round the block for now.
) However, I *think* the details for parish Christmas lunch are now finalised, I've emailed the caterers with the numbers, and texted those people who still haven't paid, checking they still want to come. Fortunately, all the people who told me they don't like buffets / only eat white food / won't come unless there's alcohol served/ don't like mince pies, have all decided not to come, so hopefully everyone that *is* coming will enjoy themselves. I keep reminding my self that you can never please everyone!I've had a long text conversation with DF PL - were meeting for coffee Friday morning at the community shop.
The rubbish is bagged up and I've taken it down to the wheelie bins. I've had a short walk, but I need to be around for the post man, so I'll just do a few more turns round the block for now.
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Kittykatt
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- Posts: 4843
- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:10 pm
Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
To do:
Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WDH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take biscuits, crackers and tickets for Christmas lunch*
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10 am coffee with DF PL at community shop
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am -
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
2/12 women's group meditation and meal 6pm
4/12 parish Christmas lunch 12pm
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm
Outstanding deliveries:
Ebay , M&S
Extras:
*That* DPC
File paperwork for Freddie
EMAIL CATERERS TODAY!!!
Remember to take receipts with me tomorrow
Message MD re women's breakfast
Message MD re Christmas lunch - numbers (remember gluten free) list the extras I've bought, can we have fairy lights on the front? (I'm happy to buy them)
Health span order
Clinique order
Lakeland order
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 ?
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
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, Freddiķe 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
Wax bedroom floor
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 (25)
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Put all money in one bag ready for Thursday
Bank money (or at least fill in the forms.amd put into the safe for the treasurer to deal with) DF PM will help / countersign this
Print receipt for biscuits
Print receipt for Sainsburys
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Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH WDH
10.30 am church followed by coffee and chat
*Take biscuits, crackers and tickets for Christmas lunch*
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10 am coffee with DF PL at community shop
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am -
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
2/12 women's group meditation and meal 6pm
4/12 parish Christmas lunch 12pm
15/12 order HRT
9/12 Freddie - Solensia 8.45 am
11/12 Jude weight check 2 pm
Outstanding deliveries:
Ebay , M&S
Extras:
*That* DPC
File paperwork for Freddie
EMAIL CATERERS TODAY!!!
Remember to take receipts with me tomorrow
Message MD re women's breakfast
Message MD re Christmas lunch - numbers (remember gluten free) list the extras I've bought, can we have fairy lights on the front? (I'm happy to buy them)
Health span order
Clinique order
Lakeland order
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 ?
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
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, Freddiķe 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
Wax bedroom floor
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 (25)
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Put all money in one bag ready for Thursday
Bank money (or at least fill in the forms.amd put into the safe for the treasurer to deal with) DF PM will help / countersign this
Print receipt for biscuits
Print receipt for Sainsburys
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helia
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Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
You are impressively organized with Christmas, Kitty. Are you sure you're a SHE? 
You've done a great job with the parish lunch too. What is "white food" out of curiosity?
I'm here - coughing a bit more. *sigh* I've just texted my personal trainer to see if I should come in or not. I'm going to check back in in an hour and see if I feel any different.
Smile, so glad you found a great haircut!! What is it like?
Yesterday was quite productive for me: I went to the morning weekly get together of friends K, S2, and J. I got 2 packages ready and then put in the mail. I went to 3 grocery stores
I now think I've got everything I need to get us through the visit with my brother + niece. I do need to go pick up the ribs ~ 2 pm today. I finished the GGT project for payroll + other payroll odds and ends. I made a nice dinner of teriyaki salmon and steamed asparagus. In the evening, I showed dh the work I'd done finding bnbs near ds + F's house -- and we booked one for a trip to WA after Christmas, with the girls. I did not make progress on memorial thank yous OR get in any significant exercise. I only folded and bagged one load of my mom's stuff, so I did not make more progress on that project. I showered last night, so I don't feel I need to shower again this morning; my hair is manageable. LOL! 
Today: the main goal is to get the guest room ready for dbro + dniece. I need to wash 1 set of sheets (or find another set), make up 2 beds, move mom's stuff out -- or, ideally, finish washing and bagging her stuff. I'll make a mid-afternoon trip to WF, which might be rather zoo-y, but it can't be helped. Dbro + dniece will also arrive mid-afternoon-ish. I'll make a pot of chili, cornbread, and a salad for dinner tonight. I might make blueberry muffins for the morning - for dbro and dniece. Dh and I don't really eat breakfast.
T and W TODOS - Errands/ Meetings
- T - S2KJ get together
- T - Critter Control here
- prep DCs for the mail
- prep blanket and check for the mail
- postal place
- finalize groc. lists
- Kroger
- WF
- put all the food away
- W pick up ribs
T and W TODOS - Guest Room Prep
- put suitcases (that had Mom's stuff in them) away
- move other odds and ends out of the room
- clean sheets and bedding on beds 1 2
- does it need dusting or vacuuming?
T and W TODOS - Exercise
- T Cardio - gym
- W 11-12 work out with trainer
T and W TODOS - Mom
- lol 5: fold and bag (still not done)
- lol 6: w d f bag
- lol 7 w d f bag
- more lols?
- finish going through all her stuff and bag give away - all/ most of it
T and W TODOS - MEMORIAL THANK YOUS
- put together list
- compose generic thank you note (these are people I don't know)
- write cards 1 - ?
- get cards in the mail
T and W TODOS - Payroll
- GGT emails
- update timesheet
- update gradelink week 2
- sign up for phone call appointment with director
Next:
- some qt
- get a load of sheets + light stuff of my mom's going
- back exercises
- spiff myself
Wednesday TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- messages with AS, my personal trainer; I may not come in bc of my cough, though it would be good to exercise.
- email deletions and weather website - 37F now - and temps are just decreasing from now until Friday a.m. There is 4.5 inches snow forecast for Saturday and more on Sunday.
- coffee
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Wed 11 - 12 work out with AS/ Dbro + dniece arrive - room ready/ dinner: chili, rice, green salad
Thu Tgiving dinner for 10? @ ____/ menu: BBQ baby back ribs, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, a pan of brownies. Dd27 is baking dinner rolls + a pie.
Fri
Do something with dbro? A movie?/ dinner - out?
Sat
Sun 10 - church/ 6 host Sunday dinner?
November Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- get 2 guest beds remade with clean sheets
- W guest room ready for dbro + dniece: finish washing and bagging Mom's stuff, declutter her other items, put away suitcases. Dust? Vacuum?
This Week - Deskwork
- make appointment with optometrist
- Memorial thank yous
- call pavers for driveway?
- reach out to JK
- email cousin J
This Week - Errands
- pick up the ribs at WF
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
Mom
- finish washing her clothes and blankets donation site -- Loads done: 5
You've done a great job with the parish lunch too. What is "white food" out of curiosity? I'm here - coughing a bit more. *sigh* I've just texted my personal trainer to see if I should come in or not. I'm going to check back in in an hour and see if I feel any different.
Smile, so glad you found a great haircut!! What is it like?
Yesterday was quite productive for me: I went to the morning weekly get together of friends K, S2, and J. I got 2 packages ready and then put in the mail. I went to 3 grocery stores
I now think I've got everything I need to get us through the visit with my brother + niece. I do need to go pick up the ribs ~ 2 pm today. I finished the GGT project for payroll + other payroll odds and ends. I made a nice dinner of teriyaki salmon and steamed asparagus. In the evening, I showed dh the work I'd done finding bnbs near ds + F's house -- and we booked one for a trip to WA after Christmas, with the girls. I did not make progress on memorial thank yous OR get in any significant exercise. I only folded and bagged one load of my mom's stuff, so I did not make more progress on that project. I showered last night, so I don't feel I need to shower again this morning; my hair is manageable. LOL! Today: the main goal is to get the guest room ready for dbro + dniece. I need to wash 1 set of sheets (or find another set), make up 2 beds, move mom's stuff out -- or, ideally, finish washing and bagging her stuff. I'll make a mid-afternoon trip to WF, which might be rather zoo-y, but it can't be helped. Dbro + dniece will also arrive mid-afternoon-ish. I'll make a pot of chili, cornbread, and a salad for dinner tonight. I might make blueberry muffins for the morning - for dbro and dniece. Dh and I don't really eat breakfast.
T and W TODOS - Errands/ Meetings
- T - S2KJ get together
- T - Critter Control here
- prep DCs for the mail
- prep blanket and check for the mail
- postal place
- finalize groc. lists
- Kroger
- WF
- put all the food away
- W pick up ribs
T and W TODOS - Guest Room Prep
- put suitcases (that had Mom's stuff in them) away
- move other odds and ends out of the room
- clean sheets and bedding on beds 1 2
- does it need dusting or vacuuming?
T and W TODOS - Exercise
- T Cardio - gym
- W 11-12 work out with trainer
T and W TODOS - Mom
- lol 5: fold and bag (still not done)
- lol 6: w d f bag
- lol 7 w d f bag
- more lols?
- finish going through all her stuff and bag give away - all/ most of it
T and W TODOS - MEMORIAL THANK YOUS
- put together list
- compose generic thank you note (these are people I don't know)
- write cards 1 - ?
- get cards in the mail
T and W TODOS - Payroll
- GGT emails
- update timesheet
- update gradelink week 2
- sign up for phone call appointment with director
Next:
- some qt
- get a load of sheets + light stuff of my mom's going
- back exercises
- spiff myself
Wednesday TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- messages with AS, my personal trainer; I may not come in bc of my cough, though it would be good to exercise.
- email deletions and weather website - 37F now - and temps are just decreasing from now until Friday a.m. There is 4.5 inches snow forecast for Saturday and more on Sunday.
- coffee
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Wed 11 - 12 work out with AS/ Dbro + dniece arrive - room ready/ dinner: chili, rice, green salad
Thu Tgiving dinner for 10? @ ____/ menu: BBQ baby back ribs, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, a pan of brownies. Dd27 is baking dinner rolls + a pie.
Fri
Do something with dbro? A movie?/ dinner - out? Sat
Sun 10 - church/ 6 host Sunday dinner?
November Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- get 2 guest beds remade with clean sheets
- W guest room ready for dbro + dniece: finish washing and bagging Mom's stuff, declutter her other items, put away suitcases. Dust? Vacuum?
This Week - Deskwork
- make appointment with optometrist
- Memorial thank yous
- call pavers for driveway?
- reach out to JK
- email cousin J
This Week - Errands
- pick up the ribs at WF
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
Mom
- finish washing her clothes and blankets
donation site -- Loads done: 5-
Lauralind
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- Joined: Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:37 am
Re: Winter Wonderland Wednesday
Morning all. Kittykat you really are organized with Christmas. I don't know how you do it. And it's probably a bit of a relief in some ways that those people are not coming. Up to them I guess. White food? Hmm.
Helian I hope you feel better soon. Sometimes the cough gets worse for a bit before better it seems. That will be good getting to see baby again after Christmas.
Quiet morning here. I'm trying to motivate myself and decide what to do with the day. My friend h i think is coming here at 1. Other than that I have no plans . House needs attention. Some organizing in the bedrooms. And I have got to start organizing some Christmas shopping. I am so bad at that. And with us planning dd and dsil place this year I can't be wrapping last minute and such. I'm still going to put up some decor. There's music stuff. And banquet. Cookie exchange. Planning craft time with ddil and my sister sometime. Oh and I have to talk to my sister and ddil and plan something to do Christmas with mom and dad here early I guess. Lots of planning.
And figure out how ds16is this morning. He did something to his shoulder and not sure what. He missed Monday and Tuesday school. When I got home last night it was a bit better so see how he feels. If it's still going to be so sore that might be my day getting it checked out. Probably from wrestling but it didn't start right then.
Oh wait some appointments stuff to do too. I am supposed to have a phone appointment with gc on Monday but he sent me a file to read with some things to try and I can't open it. Hence haven't done it. Should rebook and maybe figure a different format for the info? Massage. Hair. And December might be try try again at the iron and b12?
Helian I hope you feel better soon. Sometimes the cough gets worse for a bit before better it seems. That will be good getting to see baby again after Christmas.
Quiet morning here. I'm trying to motivate myself and decide what to do with the day. My friend h i think is coming here at 1. Other than that I have no plans . House needs attention. Some organizing in the bedrooms. And I have got to start organizing some Christmas shopping. I am so bad at that. And with us planning dd and dsil place this year I can't be wrapping last minute and such. I'm still going to put up some decor. There's music stuff. And banquet. Cookie exchange. Planning craft time with ddil and my sister sometime. Oh and I have to talk to my sister and ddil and plan something to do Christmas with mom and dad here early I guess. Lots of planning.
And figure out how ds16is this morning. He did something to his shoulder and not sure what. He missed Monday and Tuesday school. When I got home last night it was a bit better so see how he feels. If it's still going to be so sore that might be my day getting it checked out. Probably from wrestling but it didn't start right then.
Oh wait some appointments stuff to do too. I am supposed to have a phone appointment with gc on Monday but he sent me a file to read with some things to try and I can't open it. Hence haven't done it. Should rebook and maybe figure a different format for the info? Massage. Hair. And December might be try try again at the iron and b12?