Wexford Blackcurrant Jam Wednesday

[Kittykatt]

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[Doggedly]

Thank you for starting us off, Kittykatt.
I am just finishing up for the night.

Wednesday
Finished filling the slow cooker and started it
Cleaned up after dog

[Kittykatt]

Sleep well, Dogged! Yay for good service at the parts store. Shoe shopping is scheduled for Friday, when I'm in town anyway ( or possibly tomorrow, depending what time parish lunch finishes.

[Kittykatt]

Wexford Home Preserves is a family-run artisan producer in New Ross, Ireland, known for crafting exceptional jams, marmalades, chutneys, and fruit preserves. At the heart of their philosophy is a dedication to traditional methods, using open-pot boiling techniques in small batches to ensure each jar delivers rich, authentic flavour..

Wexford Home Preserves' Blackcurrant Jam is a handcrafted preserve made using a traditional recipe that highlights the rich, juicy flavour of ripe blackcurrants. Prepared in small batches, this jam captures the natural tartness and depth of the fruit, offering a vibrant and authentic taste experience.

The jam is made with a high fruit content, ensuring that each spoonful delivers a bold blackcurrant flavour. Its robust character makes it a versatile addition to various culinary applications—perfect as a spread on toast, a complement to cheeses, or an ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes.

[Kittykatt]

Good morning, everyone, and happy Wednesday!

Bama, have you tried a light box first thing in the morning for your lack of mojo? I use mine every morning between the end of September and March (depending on the weather - if it's sunny I can start later and finish earlier) I do don't gives me that mental boost I need to at least do *something*, even on those days in winter when it rains all the time and never really gets light. I'm curious how you manage to keep your Christmas tree fresh for so long and prevent needle drop (or do you have a sneaky replacement lined up for nearer the big day? )

So, Wednesday. DH goes to the office, and I'm home with the cats. I'm not sure what the forecast is for today yet, but, if dry, I really need to clean the windows , and DH being out of the house is a good opportunity, as I won't disturb him when I do the office/ spare room. I would like a walk (I think it rained overnight, so probably round the estate), some garden time would be good if it's not too squishy underfoot , and, of course, there's always the housework!

[Kittykatt]

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order - order extra milk
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Collect Matilda's flea control?
12.noon parish lunch
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10.30 am hair appointment - me. Can I get in early and look for new trainers? ( Write down the name of the model I'm interested in)
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - We're doing the coffees
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery

Future dates to note:
11/11 Freddie Solensia appointment
13/11 Jude weight check
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT

Outstanding deliveries: M&S, eBay

Extras:
Note for parish newsletter re Christmas lunch
Book Fred's boosters when calendar is updated
Order dried food for Jude, Plaque off for Matilda , Feliway plugin WIP
Email farmers Union with menu choices
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes
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 ?
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
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, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude Freddie and 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
Declutter and organise a little in my wardrobe

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 - 22 done, 4 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

Things that need to happen at home before DH retires!
Reorganise office WIP DH's cupboard still needs organising properly ( maybe I can do it when he goes to Leeds next?)

Declutter bedroom 15 minutes at a time!

Parish Christmas Lunch:
Date and venue booked
Caterers booked
Email parish administrator re printing tickets and poster
Email parish administrator again
Put posters up at church
Ask DF HT to advertise parish Christmas lunch in weekly newsletter ? Need to write something and send it to her Tues / Weds

[FrenchFlybebe]

◕‿◕ * * * Good Morning! * * * ◕‿◕

Kittykatt, thanks for another sweet and fruit-y start. I try not to eat sugar in the morning, but you're not making it easy now I want to eat jam on toast ! I hear you on the squishy garden...I hope you can still do gardening if that's your wish.

Gray day, rain. MrNG has his internship, and starts the day with a medical appt to remove some skin lesion that is possibly cancerous but not dangerous. I have two days off, DS7 still a bit unstable but very energetic - he woke us up twice during the night, his stomach is still upset by side effects from the cold-like virus. DS9 is home and happy not to have to walk outside in the rain.

TADAs
up after shortened night
MrNG fed, dressed, went to his medical appt before intership
both kids fed, had talk with them about plans for those 2 days, we agreed on a few basic activities

TODOs
round up library books
library trip woth DS7 if the rain stops
prep lunch
this afternoon
shop for remaining clothes kids need (not their favourite activity, nor mine, but necessary)
also shop for scoubidou supplies (boondoggle ? lanyard craft ? scoubidou)
fabric store
prep dinner, dinner, maybe a family movie

[Kittykatt]

Good morning, FFB! Sorry about the short night. I hope DS7 gets over his tummy trouble soon. I also hope Mr NG's appointment goes well. If it helps at all, I've had a couple of skin "things" removed in the past, and it was uneventful. Oh, and healing is very good these days. It can look quite red and obvious during the initial healing process, but after a year or so you shouldn't be able to see any scars when just looking "normally"(especially important if it's on the face). And after a bit longer they should have fade so you can't tell even when peering closely. The scoubidou looks very interesting - I liked that it didn't involve complicated "equipment". I'm guessing it must take practice to get the tension of the knots even, but then most things require practice!

The house is quiet, and it's not raining yet. I e done some admin tasks this morning, so I'm off to a good start..I can't do any more to this until I hear back from the people I've contacted, but it's off to a good start.

[Kittykatt]

To do:

Appointments:
Wednesday: DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order - order extra milk
Thursday: DH WFH
10.30 am church
Any errands?
Collect Matilda's flea control?
12.noon parish lunch
Hoover car? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
10.30 am hair appointment - me. Can I get in early and look for new trainers? ( Write down the name of the model I'm interested in)
Saturday:
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow*
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am - We're doing the coffees
Take tickets for Christmas lunch with me
Coffee with DF E? Not this week
Laxapet Jude and Matilda
Set up new Waitrose delivery

Future dates to note:
11/11 Freddie Solensia appointment
13/11 Jude weight check
5/11 order inhalers
1/12 order meds
15/12 order HRT

Outstanding deliveries: M&S, eBay

Extras:
Note for parish newsletter re Christmas lunch
Email re cat picture
Print Fred's insurance renewal documents
Book Fred's boosters when calendar is updated - still no joy - maybe try tomorrow when I collect Matilda's flea control?
Order dried food for Jude, Plaque off for Matilda , Feliway plugin WIP
Email farmers Union with menu choices
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes
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 ?
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
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, Freddie and Matilda
Head rubs with Jude Freddie and 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
Declutter and organise a little in my wardrobe

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 - 22 done, 4 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

Things that need to happen at home before DH retires!
Reorganise office WIP DH's cupboard still needs organising properly ( maybe I can do it when he goes to Leeds next?)

Declutter bedroom 15 minutes at a time!

Parish Christmas Lunch:
Date and venue booked
Caterers booked
Email parish administrator re printing tickets and poster
Email parish administrator again
Put posters up at church
Ask DF HT to advertise parish Christmas lunch in weekly newsletter ? Need to write something and send it to her Tues / Weds
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[vergerswife]

Hello everyone

I am having a rare morning in the house on my own. Dh has gone to town on his own so I am intending to get some things done in the house. I saw your post about jam, kitty. Dd had a damson tree in the front garden. This year there has been not one damson on it. A few days ago A brought 4 jars of damson jam he found in the wardrobe, it has dd's handwriting. It is delicious and I have been having it on toast.

The stairs and our bedroom desperately need vacumming so I will do that when I have put washuing on. It is the church meal tonight so I will just have some toast and jam for lunch.