Watermelon Wednesday

[Kittykatt]

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[Kittykatt]

Watermelon is a large, sweet , nutrient dense summer fruit with a hard green rind and juicy red flesh. hydrating, nutrient-dense fruit known for its high water content (about 92%) and sweet flavour.It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae plant family, making it a close relative of cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash.

The Health Benefits of watermelon include: Hydration: being 92% water it helps maintain fluid balance.
Lyopene: Packed with antioxidants that support heart and skin health.
Citruilline: Contains amino acids that may reduce muscle soreness.
Low Calorie: Delivers high volume and sweetness with minimal calories.

To pick a ripe watermelon , look for the yellow spot: A creamy, yellow "field spot" means it ripened on the vine.Tap it gently: A deep, hollow sound indicates the fruit is full of water and ripe.pick one that feels heavy for its size, as heavy watermelons are juicier.

To slice safely: Cut off both ends first to create a stable, flat base on your cutting board. Quick Serving Ideas include Classic Wedges: Sliced into triangles for easy, hands-on eating. Savory Salad: Tossed with feta cheese, fresh mint, and balsamic glaze. Frozen Treats: Blended and frozen into refreshing summer ice lollies.

[Kittykatt]

Good morning, everyone, and happy Wednesday!

L.Ann, I hope the orders were easy to sort out.

Today, DH goes to the office and I'm at home. I really must try and get those windows finished today -I ran out of time yesterday (probably too much time chatting with the neighbours, but it was a nice way to spend time on a summer day.) Other exciting tasks include cleaning the kitchen and working out who needs more flea control, so I can order more when I'm at the vet tomorrow. I've had notification for Fred, but not for the other two, and the system does have glitches sometimes. I'll check my supplies. Apart from that, I'm hoping for a quiet day!

[Gma]

It was a quiet day on turnip Tuesday. Yum to watermelon especially in the summer.
It took Jetter guys 2 full hours to clear the drain. They never even went through the K, the blockage was farther down the plumbing line. We've had them before, it has never taken this long. Everything is working well now!
I spent literally HOURS cleaning up the supper dishes from last night plus the mess that was made checking the system last night, plus the mess the guys made today. They were "pretty good" at cleaning it up, but I had some additional to meet my (my mother's?) standards.
We had sweet corn, on the cob with our supper tonight.
And I have to get up early tomorrow morning to make a substantial breakfast for the "kids" as they are driving 1 1/2 hours to a zoo for part of the day, and returning in time to lead VBS. I think they are going to make sandwiches and take lunch.

Post office called me today to say everything had gone through.
I meet with the funeral home in the afternoon to take care of the final things, then
go to the bank with some papers for dfBS, so her brother can officially take care of the estate. (I wish he would answer the email I sent) I;ll send him another email tomorrow after I have been to the bank on his behalf.
And now it's bedtime so I can get up early and bake the breakfast casserole.

[Kittykatt]

Good morning/ (good night?) Gma. I'm glad the blockage is all fixed, and sorry about the mess left for you to clear up. Did they give any indication of what caused the blockage? I hope the brother of your DF BS gets in contact with you soon. I'm sure he's grieving the loss of his sister, but he does need to stay in touch over vitally important things like the funeral arrangements. Corn on cob is a wonderful summer dish - my Dnextdoorneighbour C grows it on her allotment, so it's always beautifully fresh.

[Kittykatt]

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Feed Mica am pm
Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church -
Can I hoover car?
Any errands to run?
2 pm weight loss clinic -Jude - remember to book Jude's next appointment ask nurse for advice about Mica (can I book a chip scan for the 20th /21st? We can always cancel.8f her owners do return)
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery -
Feed Mica am pm
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Feed Mica am pm
Saturday:
DH ??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow
Feed Mica am pm
Bake something?
Prep lunch for tomorrow
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Visit DF E for coffee ?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Feed Mica am pm

Future dates to note:
3/8 ( or when payment is showing!) adjust monthly energy payment downwards - we have a big credit!)
6/8 Jude weight loss clinic
13/8 Matilda 6 month check up
18/8 Freddie Solensia 8.30 am
August / September (depending on weather!) work on verge of house by roofer L and team

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Change energy monthly payment
Put printed papers for DF by door ready to take on Thursday
Find Jude's weight card for Thursday
Start printing off those texts
Fine /buy notebook
Order sealant
Order stain for garage door?
Send out updated list of contacts for coffee rota
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 - on hold until roof and car are sorted out!
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 started 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
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER
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
Clean upstairs windows and as much of the cladding as I can reach
Wash bedroom and spare room rugs

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
Clean patio doors

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Water roses in front garden
Liquid feed roses in front garden

Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1

[trissie]

I am alive! Just went a bit MIA. DBD has been safely deposited at her two week scout camp, which we helped to build, and DtDK has been sent off to her one week camp (because for some reason the twins would NOT attend the same camp, so DtDT is going next week), so we're left with DS and one twin home. At fortnight-shy-of-fifteen and 13, they no longer require constant supervision, so both DH and I were able to go to work Mon+Tue, but I will be working from home the rest of the week (I could go to the office, I just don't want to
Anyway, everything is still after-packing mess and the garden needs attention, so I have my work cut out for me!

gma, before and after service people cleaning is no fun, but it does mean that things need to be done on a schedule and cannot be procrastinate about, so there's that!
kittykatt, enjoy the husband-free day!

TaDas
- breakfast and coffee
- dressed to shoes
- internet time

ToDos
- morning routine
- work
- water veggie garden and flowerpots

Braindump
work
- mailbox work
- BoD agenda
- comments to GT&C review plan
- GDPR presentation
- new product documentation
- start assembling documentation for product review - at least make some kind of plan?
- long term reminders
routines
- midday routine
- afternoon routine
- evening routine
food
- lunch
- dinner
- bake something sweet
- feed breadstarter
organization
- pick up DBD's bike
- garden center for veggies
- drop off recyclings
- arrange for drop-off of old mattresses at the dump
- book train tickets for Berlin
- research hotels
- order new vacuum cleaner and cooker hood
- check all backpacks
- make apt - obgyn
- update land contract
- 15 on filing
- plan for August
cleaning
- clean DBD's room
- clean twins' room (oversee it done)
- clean DS15's room (oversee it done)
- clean master bedroom
- clean master bathroom
- clean kitchen
- spiff up living room
- spiff up downstairs bathroom and hallways
- spiff up office
- clean out / reorganize attic
laundry
- load of colors
- load of darks
- ironing
- folding
- mending
- laundry put away
garden and outside
- watering!
- weeding in veggie garden
- weeding in front garden
- deadhead climbing roses
- pick up - front garden / porch
- pick up - backyard
- spiff up carpool
- spiff up garage
- reseed in veggie garden
- fertilize in raspberry patch
me time
- 15 of exercise
- Bible study
- reading
- sewing

[Kittykatt]

Good morning, Trissie! You've certainly been very busy, and it's good to "see" you again.

DH has left for work, so I'm just relishing the peace for a few minutes before I get moving. It's supposed to be hot again today, so it would make sense to do outside jobs early and late when it's cooler.

[Kittykatt]

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday:
DH to office
At home for me
Feed Mica am pm
Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday:
DH WFH
10.30 am church -
Can I hoover car?
Any errands to run?
2 pm weight loss clinic -Jude - remember to book Jude's next appointment ask nurse for advice about Mica (can I book a chip scan for the 20th /21st? We can always cancel.8f her owners do return)
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery -
Feed Mica am pm
Friday:
DH WFH
At home for me
Feed Mica am pm
Saturday:
DH ??
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow
Feed Mica am pm
Bake something?
Prep lunch for tomorrow
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
Visit DF E for coffee ?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery
Feed Mica am pm

Future dates to note:
3/8 ( or when payment is showing!) adjust monthly energy payment downwards - we have a big credit!)
6/8 Jude weight loss clinic
13/8 Matilda 6 month check up
18/8 Freddie Solensia 8.30 am
August / September (depending on weather!) work on verge of house by roofer L and team

Outstanding deliveries:

Extras:
Change energy monthly payment
Put printed papers for DF by door ready to take on Thursday
Find Jude's weight card for Thursday
Start printing off those texts
Fine /buy notebook
Order sealant
Order stain for garage door?
Send out updated list of contacts for coffee rota
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 - on hold until roof and car are sorted out!
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 started 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
Physio exercises and back exercises WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER
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
Clean upstairs windows and as much of the cladding as I can reach
Wash bedroom and spare room rugs

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
Clean patio doors

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Water pots
Feed pots weekly
Water roses in front garden
Liquid feed roses in front garden

Financial:
More work on budget WIP- look at discretionary payments this week 30 minute sessions #1
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[kitkat]

Good morning! Thanks for the start Kittykatt! I should get some melon - always popular with dkids.
Are you cleaning windows?
Gma happy to hear all was fixed !
trissie - good to see you back! missed your posts.

In the meanwhile - I disappeared a bit... DGkids required a lot of attention.
Today they are coming early - for halfday only. I'm hoping to get something done.

Must do:
print
walk book to library
bakery pu
lol ...
pup walk
gym
cook

Now:
take pup out b4 girls arrive.
take meds