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Triple Dog Dare!

Pick 3 things
Do them
Post your TaDas!

»»—-Cheers! WTG! Ygg!—-««

Don't think about it. Just do it!
~~ I Triple Dog Dare ya! ~~
Good Morning!
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So, there's no "W" pasta, and we'll have to settle for a "V" pasta instead!

Vermicelli (/ˌvɜːrmɪˈtʃɛli, -ˈsɛli/, UK: /ˌvɛərmɪˈtʃɛli/; Italian: [vermiˈtʃɛlli], literally "little worms"), is a traditional type of pasta round in section similar to spaghetti. In English-speaking regions it is usually thinner than spaghetti, while in Italy it is thicker. It is typically made with semolina.


As defined in Italy, the diameters of spaghetti-like pasta are:

vermicelli
between 2.08 and 2.14 millimetres (0.082–0.084 in), with little variation between different producers.
spaghetti
between 1.92 and 2.00 millimetres (0.076–0.079 in).
vermicellini
(lit. 'thin vermicelli') between 1.75 and 1.80 millimetres (0.069–0.071 in).
fedelini
between 1.37 and 1.47 millimetres (0.054–0.058 in).
capellini or capelli d'angelo
(lit. 'little hair' or 'angel's hair') between 0.8 and 0.9 millimetres (0.031–0.035 in).


In the United States, the National Pasta Association (which has no links with its Italian counterpart, the Unione Industriali Pastai Italiani lists vermicelli as a thinner type of spaghetti.
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America defines spaghetti and vermicelli by diameter:

vermicelli
less than 0.06 inches (1.5 mm).
spaghetti
between 0.06 and 0.11 inches (1.5–2.8 mm).

I bet now you know far more about vermicelli that you ever even wanted!

Good morning, Trissie, and thank you for starting us off. How fascinating that vermicelli has a precise width definition. I've always thought of it as just "thin spaghetti" (apologies to those who are more educated than I am! )

L.Ann, I would love to have a "proper" dining room. At present, we have a "lounge diner", but we do also have a table and chairs in the kitchen,.so we can eat there as well.

Helian, thinking back to when I was a child,.my parents, like many, had a dining room, with a table with leaves that you pulled out to accommodate extra guests. I remember that that children who were considered to be "well behaved" were also seated at the table, but I do t know what happened with the rest! (Maybe in the kitchen? Or even outside? I do remember that you were expected to sit up straight, use a knife and fork properly, not talk with your mouth full, and ask permission before leaving the table!!!)

Bama, Mamma Mia has been rescheduled for this evening. Yesterday was so beautiful, that I had a couple of hours sitting in my garden to finish my book. So, by the time I had finally finished the sitting room it was getting late

Gma, I hope the vet visit was a positive one.

Today is another sunny day, and I would like to be more productive , although it was good to sit and read for a time yesterday! Main aims today are to clean the kitchen, go for a walk and have some garden time.

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday: DH in Leeds
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH comes home from Leeds at ??
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage (delegate this to DH)
*2pm 6 month health check - Freddie with a vet nurse*
*Remember to book Jude's weight check for June and to pick up Matilda's flea control/ wormer*
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda ( if we didn't do it yesterday)
Friday DH: WFH
2.40 pm osteopath -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:

Extras:
Type DF E's article for parish magazine #1, #2
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?)
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Fix garage guttering that's loose at one end and bending down. Dneighbour R2 may fix?
Fix dripping kitchen tap (new washer ?)- DF E has given me the phone number of her plumber . I think DF CW also has a plumber she is happy with?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
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
Phone call from DH
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, 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
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Feed pots weekly
Beginning of June - need to order more fuchsia gall mite predator
Trim back ground cover in front garden when it's finished flowering

Financial:
More work on budget WIP
Healthspan

Good morning, sweet friends!

Trissie, I shall never think of vermicelli the same again, and it could sub as worm Wednesday I guess.

Kittykatt, reading in the garden sounds as good as or even better than a movie.

Just peeking in for a minute…

Good morning, Bama!

Helian, I've been reading, and found a recent article about the Lucy Letby case, where eminent medics question the safety of her convictions. I thought you might find it interesting.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... overturned

We have another beautiful sunny day. Freddie has had his walk, but I think I might leave mine until later on, as I dont want to be outside in the midday sun. I've been off- list this morning, working on my wardrobe. Ive finally persuaded myself it's time to let go of the dress I wore for our 25th wedding anniversary, and also the dress I've worn to weddings in the past. I have photos when I'm wearing them, so I'll still have the memories. I've tried with on this morning, and they are no longer flattering , as I've gained weight in the last 10 years, and they now emphasise parts I would rather hide! It's coming up to summer ball time at the university, so I'll advertise them in the "free" section of Nextdoor, and if there aren't any takers after a week or so, I'll drop them off at one of the charity shops.

I got interrupted -three workmen in orange uniforms have turned up unannounced to look at Dnextdoorneighbour C 's fibre install, which still isn't complete after nearly 8 months. So far, they have taken photos, one has swung on the road sign ( which isn't designed for that kind of treatment!) and the third is systematically kicking DF CW's grass. ( Presumably at the thought of having to dig a trench through clay again, when it's been dry for several weeks) The first one is now having an animated phone call with someone else in some foreign language (I don't think it's Romanian, possibly Polish?)

Anyway, I've also PUPA, dusted and hoovered upstairs, so I now need to attack the kitchen, but first, lunch!

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday: DH in Leeds
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order
Thursday: DH comes home from Leeds at ??
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage (delegate this to DH)
*2pm 6 month health check - Freddie with a vet nurse*
*Remember to book Jude's weight check for June and to pick up Matilda's flea control/ wormer*
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda ( if we didn't do it yesterday)
Friday DH: WFH
2.40 pm osteopath -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:

Extras:
Email EC -do TODAY
Declutter those dresses and a jumper
Type DF E's article for parish magazine #1, #2
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?)
Sort out cabinet that wobbles - does the back need some sort of bracing ?
Fix garage guttering that's loose at one end and bending down. Dneighbour R2 may fix?
Fix dripping kitchen tap (new washer ?)- DF E has given me the phone number of her plumber . I think DF CW also has a plumber she is happy with?
Take up and hem those thick winter curtains for the kitchen
Book eye test for me
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 WIP
Proprioceptors exercises X1 x2 x3
S/S bathroom
Get dressed
Phone call from DH
Breakfast and meds / supplements - me
DRINK WATER #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
Check bank account
Go for my walk

Garden:
15 minutes in tiny front garden
15 minutes in back garden

Cats:
Cats’ breakfast and meds / supplements
Fresh water in cat bowls
Scoop cat trays
Check Jude’s bowl
Check Matilda's bowl
Walk Freddie
Lap time with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Play with Jude, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude, 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
Filing paperwork for 15 minutes

Wednesday:
Clean kitchen

Garden extras:
Feed pots weekly
Beginning of June - need to order more fuchsia gall mite predator
Trim back ground cover in front garden when it's finished flowering

Financial:
More work on budget WIP
Healthspan
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Morning Trissie and

1-load recycling into car
2-drop off Little Bit at school
3-Target order and quick CVS stop

4-walk on the island
5-drop off recycling
6-read

7-pick up Little bit

Menus
Wednesday-DD32 out and left overs for me
Thursday-pasta
Friday-DD32 out and left overs for me
Saturday-sheet pan Cajun salmon with sweet potato and asparagus
Sunday-chicken and garlic tahini farro salad

Events
Wednesday-Little Bit 7:40-5:00, Little Bit school 9:15-11:45, lunch out with friends, DD32 PS 3-8, cheerleading
Thursday-Little Bit 7:40-5:00, DD38 stays late for disco dance, bocce@5, dog blood test for heartworm
Friday-Little Bit 7:40-5:00, Little Bit school 9:15-11:45, DD32 late for Night at the Museum

Weekly House Blessing-mop kitchen
Detailed Cleaning of dining room-polish furniture, scrub dining room floor
Detailed Cleaning of kitchen-declutter all cabinets, clean counters, clean appliances, clean out fridge, inventory freezer, wash cabinets, scrub sink, scrub floor, wash dog dishes
Extra Stuff- work on last Shutterfly book
Little Errands-

Accomplishments
-knee and stretching exercises
-breakfast for me, DD32, and dog
-diet site
-Target order for furniture polish
-temp and meds for DD32
-walk a mile inside
-pick up Little Bit
-exercise video, finish steps to 4000