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Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
The Tōmaru (唐丸) is a Japanese breed of long-crowing chicken. The crow may be sustained for some 25 seconds.
The Tōmaru is thought to have originated in China at the time of the Tang dynasty; the kanji character 唐, 'tou', represents that dynasty.
The Tomaru was registered as a Japanese natural monument of Niigata Prefecture in 1939.
The Tōmaru has only one colour, black with a greenish sheen. The body is broad and compact with a full breast. The tail is held low, but higher than horizontally; although the sickle feathers may be long enough to touch the ground, this is not usually considered a long-tailed breed The feet and shanks are dark slate-grey, and the comb is single. The ears and face are red, sometimes with dark markings; in hens the face may be entirely black.
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The Tōmaru is thought to have originated in China at the time of the Tang dynasty; the kanji character 唐, 'tou', represents that dynasty.
The Tomaru was registered as a Japanese natural monument of Niigata Prefecture in 1939.
The Tōmaru has only one colour, black with a greenish sheen. The body is broad and compact with a full breast. The tail is held low, but higher than horizontally; although the sickle feathers may be long enough to touch the ground, this is not usually considered a long-tailed breed The feet and shanks are dark slate-grey, and the comb is single. The ears and face are red, sometimes with dark markings; in hens the face may be entirely black.
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
Good morning everyone and happy Tuesday!
Dogged, that SHEM was thought provoking and also literally true -if I spend too long lying on the sofa on Sunday afternoons without getting up and moving every now and again, I stiffen up!
Today is supposed to be the nicest day of the week whether wise, and ... it's raining.
Still,.it might clear up later, and I have plenty to do inside! 
Dogged, that SHEM was thought provoking and also literally true -if I spend too long lying on the sofa on Sunday afternoons without getting up and moving every now and again, I stiffen up!
Today is supposed to be the nicest day of the week whether wise, and ... it's raining.
Still,.it might clear up later, and I have plenty to do inside! -
Kittykatt
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
SHEM:
"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” - Chinese Proverb
"Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” - Chinese Proverb
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run? Pick up yeast from Sainsbury's?( Or leave until tomorrow?)
Drop off items.at.beaity bank at library
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Can I hoover the car?
4.30 pm nurse appointment
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
BIL arrives to stay for weekend
8.30 am dentist appointment -me
Saturday:
DH -out with BIL
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow
6.30 p. Dinner out at the Dinosaur
Sunday:
BIL leaves
Church 9.30 am
Visit DF E for coffee
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
30/4 weight check -Jude
28/4 bloods/Solensia -Fred
21/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Wait for date from MJ to replace pane that's blown on patio door
Try out window vac that DF PM has lent me
Email MD re coffee/ lunch report WIP
Email reply to SR
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
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 finished with 2025 for the cats, and.stsrt3d.on the garden
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?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
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 for cats
Scoop cat trays
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie & Matilda
Cats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
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
April (depending on weather!).buy geraniums (work out how many I'll need in advance! - 24?)
Buy begonias - enough for 2 round bowls
Buy a new broom
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run? Pick up yeast from Sainsbury's?( Or leave until tomorrow?)
Drop off items.at.beaity bank at library
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Can I hoover the car?
4.30 pm nurse appointment
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
BIL arrives to stay for weekend
8.30 am dentist appointment -me
Saturday:
DH -out with BIL
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow
6.30 p. Dinner out at the Dinosaur
Sunday:
BIL leaves
Church 9.30 am
Visit DF E for coffee
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
30/4 weight check -Jude
28/4 bloods/Solensia -Fred
21/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Wait for date from MJ to replace pane that's blown on patio door
Try out window vac that DF PM has lent me
Email MD re coffee/ lunch report WIP
Email reply to SR
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
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 finished with 2025 for the cats, and.stsrt3d.on the garden
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?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
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 for cats
Scoop cat trays
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie & Matilda
Cats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
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
April (depending on weather!).buy geraniums (work out how many I'll need in advance! - 24?)
Buy begonias - enough for 2 round bowls
Buy a new broom
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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Doggedly
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
Good morning, Kittykatt. Thank you for starting us off, and for another pretty chicken.
I have washed some more dishes and convinced Germane to let me do a tiny bit of grooming (sponged her eyes and did a couple of snips on her beard) which she reluctantly agreed to as I have finally cooked something that she wants to eat. The cheaper salmon was back in stock at the grocery store, so I cooked some of that for Germane tonight, and have a turkey thigh in the slow cooker for her for tomorrow. Once I got her eating, she had a good feed from her kibble dish so I can turn in with a clear conscience.
See you later.
I have washed some more dishes and convinced Germane to let me do a tiny bit of grooming (sponged her eyes and did a couple of snips on her beard) which she reluctantly agreed to as I have finally cooked something that she wants to eat. The cheaper salmon was back in stock at the grocery store, so I cooked some of that for Germane tonight, and have a turkey thigh in the slow cooker for her for tomorrow. Once I got her eating, she had a good feed from her kibble dish so I can turn in with a clear conscience.
See you later.
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
Sleep well,. Dogged! Germane's menu is making my mouth water - I really must try and get hold of a turkey drumstick - they make a very economical and tasty roast.
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kitkat
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
Good morning!
Thanks for yet another interesting start Kittykatt. Who knew there were that many varieties of chickens.. I like that Chinese Proverb...
Dogged - good to hear Gourmet Germane was fed and now you can sleep:)
trissie sorry to hear about the passing of your dFIL .
I did not get back yesterday as it turned out my plan was too ambitious. All I got done was a doggy walk followed by a big nap. Then, a cup of tea on the porch (with ddog) and I managed to make a stirfry for dinner and finally ate a meal. (Appetite was gone as well)
This morning, dpup decided I had enough sleep, so she called me at 5:45... Thankfully, she is not bothered by Thunderstorms - did everything. Now, it's pouring.
Our man was supposed to come this morning for the front steps. It is partially done - and oh-so-wisely we have a tarp canopy over it cleverly attached to the railing. I don't think it will get done today.
I'm feeling better - no more fever but cough is nasty . I will start slowly and see where that takes me.
We begin with MR.
Thanks for yet another interesting start Kittykatt. Who knew there were that many varieties of chickens.. I like that Chinese Proverb...
Dogged - good to hear Gourmet Germane was fed and now you can sleep:)
trissie sorry to hear about the passing of your dFIL .
I did not get back yesterday as it turned out my plan was too ambitious. All I got done was a doggy walk followed by a big nap. Then, a cup of tea on the porch (with ddog) and I managed to make a stirfry for dinner and finally ate a meal. (Appetite was gone as well)
This morning, dpup decided I had enough sleep, so she called me at 5:45... Thankfully, she is not bothered by Thunderstorms - did everything. Now, it's pouring.
Our man was supposed to come this morning for the front steps. It is partially done - and oh-so-wisely we have a tarp canopy over it cleverly attached to the railing. I don't think it will get done today.
I'm feeling better - no more fever but cough is nasty . I will start slowly and see where that takes me.
We begin with MR.
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
Good morning, KitKat! I'm glad you're starting to feel better.
It's still raining here, too. I've had a few minutes in my front garden, and then checked the water butts outside the patio doors to check they're filling up nicely after I cleared the inlet pipes yesterday (they are! ). Freddie insisted on going out for his walk, and then was quite affronted that Dnextdoorneighbour D had cut her grass yesterday, so there were no longer any long bits for him to nibble on. 
I'm currently decluttering the shoe rack in the hall - winter is over now, so the boots and gloves can go back upstairs.
It's still raining here, too. I've had a few minutes in my front garden, and then checked the water butts outside the patio doors to check they're filling up nicely after I cleared the inlet pipes yesterday (they are!
). Freddie insisted on going out for his walk, and then was quite affronted that Dnextdoorneighbour D had cut her grass yesterday, so there were no longer any long bits for him to nibble on. I'm currently decluttering the shoe rack in the hall - winter is over now, so the boots and gloves can go back upstairs.
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Kittykatt
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Re: Tomaru Chicken Tuesday
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run? Pick up yeast from Sainsbury's?( Or leave until tomorrow?)
Drop off items.at.beaity bank at library
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Can I hoover the car?
4.30 pm nurse appointment
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
BIL arrives to stay for weekend
8.30 am dentist appointment -me
Saturday:
DH -out with BIL
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow
6.30 p. Dinner out at the Dinosaur
Sunday:
BIL leaves
Church 9.30 am
Visit DF E for coffee
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
30/4 weight check -Jude
28/4 bloods/Solensia -Fred
21/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Wait for date from MJ to replace pane that's blown on patio door
Try out window vac that DF PM has lent me
Email MD re coffee/ lunch report WIP
Email reply to SR
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
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 finished with 2025 for the cats, and.stsrt3d.on the garden
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?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Judeand Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
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:
5 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden - checked water butt inlet
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water for cats
Scoop cat trays
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,Freddie & Matilda
Cats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
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
April (depending on weather!).buy geraniums (work out how many I'll need in advance! - 24?)
Buy begonias - enough for 2 round bowls
Buy a new broom
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands to run? Pick up yeast from Sainsbury's?( Or leave until tomorrow?)
Drop off items.at.beaity bank at library
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Can I hoover the car?
4.30 pm nurse appointment
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Friday:
BIL arrives to stay for weekend
8.30 am dentist appointment -me
Saturday:
DH -out with BIL
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow
6.30 p. Dinner out at the Dinosaur
Sunday:
BIL leaves
Church 9.30 am
Visit DF E for coffee
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Future dates to note:
30/4 weight check -Jude
28/4 bloods/Solensia -Fred
21/5 (this may get pushed back if the rain doesn't stop, but J will contact me the week before) - painter J to paint outside of house and clean fascias./downpipes etc
Outstanding deliveries:
Extras:
Wait for date from MJ to replace pane that's blown on patio door
Try out window vac that DF PM has lent me
Email MD re coffee/ lunch report WIP
Email reply to SR
Can I do 15 minutes of decluttering each day?
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Pick up my footprints
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 finished with 2025 for the cats, and.stsrt3d.on the garden
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?)
To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,
Jude
and FreddieCup of tea
QT
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:
5 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden - checked water butt inlet
Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water for cats
Scoop cat trays
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude,
Freddie & MatildaCats' supper
House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
Unload DW
Load DW
Run DW when full
Unload DW
PUPA downstairs
Quick dust sitting room
Quick hoover downstairs
PUPA upstairs
Quick dust bedrooms
Quick hoover upstairs
Lunch
Supper
Lay out clothes for tomorrow
Journal three things I am thankful for today
Hand cream
Extra house tasks:
Monday:
Clean bathroom
Clean spare room
Clean bedroom
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
April (depending on weather!).buy geraniums (work out how many I'll need in advance! - 24?)
Buy begonias - enough for 2 round bowls
Buy a new broom
Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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