Timpani Tuesday

[Kittykatt]

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[Kittykatt]

Timpani or kettledrums are musical instruments in the percussion family. A type of drum categorised as a hemispherical drum, they consist of a membrane called a head stretched over a large bowl traditionally made of copper. Thus timpani are an example of kettledrums, also known as vessel drums and semispherical drums, whose body is similar to a section of a sphere whose cut conforms the head.

Most modern timpani are pedal timpani and can be tuned quickly and accurately to specific pitches by skilled players through the use of a movable foot-pedal. They are played by striking the head with a specialized beater called a timpani stick or timpani mallet.

Timpani evolved from military drums to become a staple of the classical orchestra by the last third of the 18th century. Today, they are used in many types of ensembles, including concert bands, marching bands, orchestras, and even in some rock bands.

[Kittykatt]

Good morning everyone and happy Tuesday!

Just a quick CI as I need to be up and OTD early today, but hopefully BBL!

[Kittykatt]

Back home again after a very productive morning. My dentist appointment went smoothly, I picked up the chocolates and card from M&S Foodhall, and then drove to the vet to drop off the card and chocolates as a "thank you" to Fred's emergency team, returns the towels he'd been sent home with, picked up his meds and settled the bill (Petplan will cover the cast majority of his bill, but as Fred is now over 10 yo, we have a co pay of 20%). And the. I drove to the garden centre, and picked up geraniums and begonias for my summer bedding plants. I got home and had just unloaded all the plants onto my back steps where they'll be safe and sheltered, and it started to rain. Fortunately, I think it's only a shower.

[Kittykatt]

To do:

Appointments:
Tuesday : DH WFH
8.30 am dentist check up -me
Chocolates and card to emergency vet team
Pick up Fred's meds
Pay for Fred's meds (claim this back from Petplan) and sort out his bill from Sunday
Fred's special food and Matilda's Laxapet hasn't arrived yet
Garden centre for geraniums and begonias
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH to office
10.30 am church
12.00 parish lunch
Any errands?
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage (delegate this to DH)
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda ( if we didn't do it yesterday)
Friday DH: WFH
10 am - hair cut -me
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday: church 9.30 am
Coffee with DF E ?
Laxapet Jude and Matilda

Future dates to note:

Outstanding deliveries: eBay

Extras:
Put scatter cushions and chair backs / arm rests back in place
Digital decluttering- Google Photos for 2024 and 2025
Write upcoming appointments on kitchen calendar and in my filofax
Email Hobbies re my dolls house - had a lovely reply - they're 99% sure it isn't one of theirs
Pick up my footprints! (Thank you, RRose!)
House tasks: clean gutters and the swan neck on the downpipes where "stuff" tends to accumulate, clean cladding back and front and downpipes, and short return wall as well. Replace the bit of mortar that's fallen out of the edge of the roof (I think its called the verge?) , fix dripping kitchen tap ( new washer?), sort out cabinet that wobbles, fix garage guttering that's loose at one end and bending down. More as I think of them? Texted 10/3 and 14/4
If no reply by the end of the month, then definitely look for someone else (DF PM is also starting to become exasperated with his reluctance)
Steps to take to find a replacement: ask friends, look on local sources eg Nextdoor for recommendations
I may have to split the jobs between different people this year if I can't find someone who's good at a variety of skills, so:
For gutter cleaning, Dneighbours R and A used Ben's gutters -are they pleased with the work? Does BG also clean cladding? Do they have a website? Yes
Also The E Gutter Cleaners -they have good reviews
Prepare my "job spec" WIP
Fill in free quote forms for both the above companies
Wait and see the results!
Kitchen tap - DF E has given me the phone number if her plumber . I think DF CW also has a plumber she is happy with?
Garage gutter - probably a handyman needed here - Text /message a few likely candidates and see what happens. Does Dneighbour R2 do handyman type jobs? I know he's done work for Dneighbour R in the past, but that was larger jobs, like laying a path!
Pick a new podiatrist from my "short list"
Book an appointment !
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
Find picture hanging equipment for DH
Sort prints and put in albums (this will probably be an activity to do on wet days!) WIP I am now working on 2024
Think about setting up Guardianship for F,J and M - looked on Cats' Protection, I need their microchip numbers, approximate DOB, colour and markings and useful information about them. Bookmark link with local recommended solicitors (also ask DF CW?)
Change health centres to the one nearest us? On hold ATM , but I'll leave it on my list so I don't forget.

To do:
Early morning:
Cuddles and treats on the bed with Matilda,Jude, and Freddie
Cup of tea
QT
Update latest Waitrose order when new dates become available
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
Physio exercises and back exercises
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
DH launched for his walk
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 - he didn't seem interested so far
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Cats' supper

House:
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
Kitchen clean up
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 (they will come.on Wednesday due to the bank holiday)
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Feed pots weekly
8 weeks time - need to order more fuchsia gall mite predator
Late April/May: buy geraniums and begonias for pots and small border
Decide how many I need:
Begonias - shallow pot on manhole cover in front garden, also some for shallow bowl on patio? Bought 18
Geraniums - 12 along fence by path?
6? along remainder of fence
8-10 for small border?
6? for patio ? Bought 30

Financial:
More work on budget WIP
Healthspan
Change CTax SO again in May!

[kitkat]

Good morning kittykatt - just dropping in:) Thanks for the start and all the info:)
I will be back later, after errands.
Lots to do today.

[Bama]

Good morning
Kittykatt, thanks for the start and the education. Do you have three cats inside? The flowers sound lovely. Stay dry today.
Kitkat, good to see you around here.
It’s muggy and humid here, supposed to rain. I don’t do humid well, it drains my energy. Got the air conditioner running so may stay inside until evening and cooler weather. I’m so glad I already made my basic list.

✫・*。✿ Tuesday Work List ✫・*。✿

✿ Bible
Planner
✿ Weigh
Water ~
Spot clean floors
Bathroom - wipe down, scoop litter box, clean glass
✿ Feed inside animals + collagen supplements
Feed outside animals
✿ Kitchen - wipe down, unload/load/run dw, shine sink, wfd/cook, clean up after eating
✿ Start laundry (my clothes), fold dh’s clothes, scoop litter boxes
Dining room - wipe down, clean glass
Living room - clean glass
Second bathroom wipe down, clean glass, scoop litter
Foyer - wipe AC vent cover (in progress)
Master bedroom - box items to donate
Closet - ✿ label boxes with sizes and start sorting clothes
Porch - repot plants that are in too small containers
Yard
Walk dogs

[helia]

It looks like errand day here today!

Happy errands, kitkat.
That sounds like a productive morning, Kitty. WTG getting those errands done.
Wow, you're running your a/c already, Bama. Our high today is 66*F, which is quite warm for us! It looks like we'll get rain on Friday. WTG having the basic list ready!

Yesterday ended up being very unproductive for me, but I gave myself a pass. My original plan was to take a rest day yesterday. I needed a low key day. In fact, last night was the first quiet evening I'd had at home since last week Monday, so that was nice! We're hosting again tonight.

Today: I'm going to try to make progress on the things I didn't get to yesterday, including more groceries and maybe clean sheets on the bed. A jog would be great too, but I'm not sure that can happen as my day is pretty scheduled. KSJ get together 10-12:30-ish (I will have to leave early). Prof Dev meetings 1-3. Then, I'll need to get groceries so we can cook for our dinner guests tonight, arriving @ 6:30. At least I don't need to spiff the house much as that was done on Sunday before that set of dinner guests.

I'll also try to get in a jog. And then, I need to work on getting things set up to start class again tomorrow: Google classroom, Telegram group, syllabus, and -- oh yeah, a lesson plan. LOL!

My Mom should be seeing her new Dr. today. I asked to have her tested for a UTI, among other things. I will not visit her today, BUT I will visit her tomorrow!

Next:
- some qt
- back exercises
- s2s and self care

Later:
- strip MBR bed
- load of towels and sheets
- reclaim kitchen
- OTD to KSJ @ 10 a.m.
- 10-12-ish KSJ get together
- lunch
- 1-3ish payroll: Prof Dev Meetings
- Grocery run for ingredients for tonight
- change to jog
- short jog
- payroll: GC set up
- payroll: make the syllabus
- payroll: Telegram group
- payroll: first day get to know you activity?
- 6:30 host dinner for 7 people: chicken, peanut sauce, rice, sauteed cabbage and garlic, baguette
- after dinner clean up
- duo
- update health apps
- order change of address cards for Mom

TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- coffee
- email deletions + weather website

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tue 10-12-ish KSJ get together/ 1-3 payroll: PD meetings/ 6:30 - ? host Tuesday dinner
Wed 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D1
Thu 8 work out with trainer/ 2-3 Counseling
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D2 / Dinner out with dh
Sat 9 - 5K/ 5-8 SC Retirement Party
Sun Church - visit girls' church for pastor's last sermon?/ 3:30 - 5:30ish host CG2/6-8-ish R's BD dinner @ Cs (I hope - it will be very hard for us to host it since we're also hosting CG2 which usually ends around 6, though it's supposed to end at 5:30)

Mon 11 - haircut? (Not sure)/ 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D3
Tue 10-12-ish KSJ get together
Wed 8:10 dentist/ 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D4
Thu 8 work out with trainer/
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AAS D5/ 6:30 Dinner with Rs and Gs
Sat 8 - 5K? / 5:30 - ? CG1
Sun 10:30 - 12-ish church/ 12:30 meet MZ for lunch near church in other city/ 6 Host dinner with Cs + girls + M

April Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- clean sheets on the bed
- clean fridge
- get 2 guest beds remade with clean sheets
- polish kitchen appliances
- possibly, polish stone counter tops
- repot my little orchid

This Week - Deskwork
- order bowls

General Brain Dump
- book bnbs for July vacation - wip
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
- buy queen bed frame + mattress + box springs for dd26's room - wip

MOM
- send letters to Mom's friends who do send her cards re: the move
- email Mom's address to cousin
- put up pics in her room
- shelves for her room?
- keep on sprucing up her wardrobe - wip

Brain Dump - Mom and Trust
- get fire safe box for Mom's documents
- email church about the tools in Dad's workshop; Dad would have loved for the church workshop to have them

[Gma]

Kittykatt, thanks for the start. Tympani are a wonderful instrument in the percussion family. I love the way the air vibrates when they are played.
glad dentist went well. My regular 6 months appointment is today also.
Bama, AC already? We're still ranging from 30s to 50s mostly, but may have a random 70 degree day today.
Helian, does Dr come to your mother's place, like happens where my mom is
KitKat, hope you get all your errands done.

I'm not Roman Catholic, but mourn the death of Pope Francis. He was a great servant of Christ.

Dbro will help me with a few things today, then leave tomorrow morning. We'll bring supper to Mom tonight instead of eating NH food.
I had a landscape designer here a few weeks ago. He has a plan ready. Dbro will come with me to look at it today.

[kitkat]

Waving to Gma,Helia, Bama

Back from round one.
Got laundry going again...

Next:
gather garb/rec - OTD
meds of the week (plus, take meds)
prep doggie food/treats for freezer

PA serving dishes
adv laundry
Go for remaining errands