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Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
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trissie
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trissie
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Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
Benjamin of Tudela (fl. c. 12th century), also known as Benjamin ben Jonah, was a medieval Tudelano Jewish traveler who visited Europe, Asia, and Africa in the twelfth century. His vivid descriptions of western Asia preceded those of Marco Polo by a hundred years. With his broad education and vast knowledge of languages, Benjamin of Tudela is a major figure in medieval geography and Jewish history.
The Travels of Benjamin is an important work not only as a description of the Jewish communities, but also as a reliable source about the geography and ethnography of the Middle Ages. Some modern historians credit Benjamin with giving accurate descriptions of everyday life in the Middle Ages. Originally written in Hebrew, his itinerary was translated into Latin and later translated into most major European languages. It received much attention from Renaissance scholars in the sixteenth century.
His journeys reveal the concurrent interconnectedness and diversity of Jewish communities during this time period.
His journey began in Zaragoza, farther down the valley of the Ebro to Tarragona, Barcelona, and Girona, whence he proceeded north to France, then set sail from Marseille. After visiting Genoa, Lucca, Pisa, Florence[10] and Rome, he went to Greece and Constantinople, then set off across Asia. He visited Syria, Lebanon, the Land of Israel, and northern Mesopotamia (which he called Shinar) before reaching Baghdad. From there he went to Persia, then cut back across the Arabian Peninsula to Egypt and North Africa, returning to the Iberian Peninsula in 1173. In his travels, he described a significant Jewish community somewhere around modern-day Ethiopia. While it appears clear that such a community existed, scholars still struggle to decide where in Africa he actually visited—a lack of uniform spelling makes it hard to distinguish what places Benjamin and other contemporary travel writers are actually referencing.
His visit to the ruins outside Mosul is one of the earliest accurate descriptions of the site of ancient Nineveh. He visited 300 cities in all, including many of importance in Jewish history, such as Susa, Sura, and Pumbedita. In addition, he gathered information on many more areas that he heard about in his travels, including China and Tibet. He recorded details on cultures such as that of Al-Hashishin, the hemp smokers, introducing Western Europeans to people and places far beyond their experience.
The Travels of Benjamin is an important work not only as a description of the Jewish communities, but also as a reliable source about the geography and ethnography of the Middle Ages. Some modern historians credit Benjamin with giving accurate descriptions of everyday life in the Middle Ages. Originally written in Hebrew, his itinerary was translated into Latin and later translated into most major European languages. It received much attention from Renaissance scholars in the sixteenth century.
His journeys reveal the concurrent interconnectedness and diversity of Jewish communities during this time period.
His journey began in Zaragoza, farther down the valley of the Ebro to Tarragona, Barcelona, and Girona, whence he proceeded north to France, then set sail from Marseille. After visiting Genoa, Lucca, Pisa, Florence[10] and Rome, he went to Greece and Constantinople, then set off across Asia. He visited Syria, Lebanon, the Land of Israel, and northern Mesopotamia (which he called Shinar) before reaching Baghdad. From there he went to Persia, then cut back across the Arabian Peninsula to Egypt and North Africa, returning to the Iberian Peninsula in 1173. In his travels, he described a significant Jewish community somewhere around modern-day Ethiopia. While it appears clear that such a community existed, scholars still struggle to decide where in Africa he actually visited—a lack of uniform spelling makes it hard to distinguish what places Benjamin and other contemporary travel writers are actually referencing.
His visit to the ruins outside Mosul is one of the earliest accurate descriptions of the site of ancient Nineveh. He visited 300 cities in all, including many of importance in Jewish history, such as Susa, Sura, and Pumbedita. In addition, he gathered information on many more areas that he heard about in his travels, including China and Tibet. He recorded details on cultures such as that of Al-Hashishin, the hemp smokers, introducing Western Europeans to people and places far beyond their experience.
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Kittykatt
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Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
Good morning Trissie and thank you for another interesting start. I'd never heard of Benjamin of Tudela before!
L.Ann, I'm glad the recipe was a hit.
Bama, you had a very successful trip to the feed store!
Dogged, you got lots done - procrastacomplishments™ Dogged definitely see to work!
I'm lying in bed eyeing the tops of the wardrobes.DH"s is looking good after my efforts yesterday. The less said about mine the better - maybe I can do that this evening when DH is at choral? I left the steps out yesterday on purpose to give some encouragement in that area!
L.Ann, I'm glad the recipe was a hit.
Bama, you had a very successful trip to the feed store!
Dogged, you got lots done - procrastacomplishments™ Dogged definitely see to work!
I'm lying in bed eyeing the tops of the wardrobes.DH"s is looking good after my efforts yesterday. The less said about mine the better - maybe I can do that this evening when DH is at choral? I left the steps out yesterday on purpose to give some encouragement in that area!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
6.30 pm choral society DH
Wednesday: Bonfire / Guy Fawkes night (sigh!) Medicate Fred and Jude around 4pm, as we're expecting fireworks (why can't people use the silent ones that dont cause so much distress to animals?
)
DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order l
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday: DH WFH
10 am DF PM will pick me up in her car
12 noon DF GH's funeral
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Any errands?
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home for me
More fireworks?
Saturday:
More fireworks?
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow* not this week
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
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: Boots the Chemist, Bitiba,
Amazon , Aveda, Clinique
Extras:
Put my outfit for Thursday's funeral together, so I can check everything works and I have even to hand on the day. We've been asked to wear something with bright colours, so I can find a pretty scarf to go with my smart navy coat, and a blue dress underneath?
Try and see Dnextdoorneighbour D to find out when / if they're having fireworks this week, and get an approximate.start.time so I can medicate F and J
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes - need to finish this and get it sent off THIS WEEK
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
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 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 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
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 - 25 done, 1 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
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
6.30 pm choral society DH
Wednesday: Bonfire / Guy Fawkes night (sigh!) Medicate Fred and Jude around 4pm, as we're expecting fireworks (why can't people use the silent ones that dont cause so much distress to animals?
)DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order l
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday: DH WFH
10 am DF PM will pick me up in her car
12 noon DF GH's funeral
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Any errands?
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home for me
More fireworks?
Saturday:
More fireworks?
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow* not this week
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
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: Boots the Chemist, Bitiba,
Amazon , Aveda, Clinique Extras:
Put my outfit for Thursday's funeral together, so I can check everything works and I have even to hand on the day. We've been asked to wear something with bright colours, so I can find a pretty scarf to go with my smart navy coat, and a blue dress underneath?
Try and see Dnextdoorneighbour D to find out when / if they're having fireworks this week, and get an approximate.start.time so I can medicate F and J
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes - need to finish this and get it sent off THIS WEEK
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
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 FreddieCup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
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 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
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 - 25 done, 1 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
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
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Kittykatt
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Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
Today is very dark and overcast, and both looks and feels like rain. DH decided not to go for his walk this morning, as he understandably didn't want to get wet. So far I e put the last bits out for the dustmen, emptied the hoovers, picked up leaves in the front garden and take Fred out. He decided it was great fun to watch the council workers who have come to do some grass cutting , and were having difficulty backing their truck up our road! We've now shared some Greek yogurt together, and he is now snoring on the kitchen table while I finish my coffee . It still hasn't actually started raining, so I'll go for my walk next - probably walking round the block several times again, so I'm not far away from home if the heavens do open!
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Kittykatt
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Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
To do:
Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
6.30 pm choral society DH
Wednesday: Bonfire / Guy Fawkes night (sigh!) Medicate Fred and Jude around 4pm, as we're expecting fireworks (why can't people use the silent ones that dont cause so much distress to animals? )
DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order l
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday: DH WFH
10 am DF PM will pick me up in her car
12 noon DF GH's funeral
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Any errands?
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home for me
More fireworks?
Saturday:
More fireworks?
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow* not this week
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
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: Boots the Chemist, Bitiba, Amazon , Aveda, Clinique
Extras:
Put my outfit for Thursday's funeral together, so I can check everything works and I have even to hand on the day. We've been asked to wear something with bright colours, so I can find a pretty scarf to go with my smart navy coat, and a blue dress underneath?
Try and see Dnextdoorneighbour D to find out when / if they're having fireworks this week, and get an approximate.start.time so I can medicate F and J
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes - need to finish this and get it sent off THIS WEEK
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
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 for his walk - not today, he doesn't want to get wet
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
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 - 25 done, 1 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
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
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Appointments:
Tuesday:
DH WFH
At home for me
6.30 pm choral society DH
Wednesday: Bonfire / Guy Fawkes night (sigh!) Medicate Fred and Jude around 4pm, as we're expecting fireworks (why can't people use the silent ones that dont cause so much distress to animals?
)DH to office
At home for me
Laxapet for Jude and Matilda
9 pm Final touches to Waitrose order l
Box up flapjack for the Y
Thursday: DH WFH
10 am DF PM will pick me up in her car
12 noon DF GH's funeral
Drop off flapjack at the Y
Any errands?
Hoover car first thing? ( Weather permitting!)
Bring blue crates up from garage
6-7 pm Waitrose delivery
Laxapet -Jude and Matilda if not done yesterday
Friday: DH WFH
At home for me
More fireworks?
Saturday:
More fireworks?
*Text DF E re coffee tomorrow* not this week
Sunday:
Church 9.30 am
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: Boots the Chemist, Bitiba,
Amazon , Aveda, Clinique Extras:
Put my outfit for Thursday's funeral together, so I can check everything works and I have even to hand on the day. We've been asked to wear something with bright colours, so I can find a pretty scarf to go with my smart navy coat, and a blue dress underneath?
Try and see Dnextdoorneighbour D to find out when / if they're having fireworks this week, and get an approximate.start.time so I can medicate F and J
Put pictures back WIP
Make notes for report for CMA - 15 minutes - need to finish this and get it sent off THIS WEEK
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
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 FreddieCup of tea
QT
Lightbox session
Make bed
Shower / wash hair/ moisturiser and sunblock/ clean and floss teeth
DH launched for his walk - not today, he doesn't want to get wet
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:
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 MatildaCats' 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
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 - 25 done, 1 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
Parish Christmas Lunch:
List names of those people who have requested tickets so far
Encourage people to actually buy their tickets!
Liaise with caterers nearer the time
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helia
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Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
Interesting explorer, trissie.
Did you stay dry on your walk, Kitty?
The sun is shining today! Skies are clear blue! High is forecast to reach 61F.
Yesterday, after work, I really didn't get much else done. I got home kind of hangry, which wasn't helpful. I did get a nice meal of leftover chicken and freshly sauteed baby bok choy + garlic on the table.
I called ds last night. Little I might be going home today! I hope so!
Today, I'm scheduled all morning: KS2J get together @ 9, neurology appointment at 11. This afternoon, I'd like to go for a jog, make a WF run, and make progress on exam prep. I also need to set up the zoom room for the exit test on Friday. Dinner tonight is tuna pasta and green salad.
Next:
- check in online for Dr. appt.
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
Later:
- strip the bed
- reclaim kitchen
- 9-10:15ish KS2J get together
- 10:50 arrival at hospital for neurology appointment
- WF run
- put away groceries
- lunch
- payroll: LBBR Exam draft finished and out for review
- payroll: progress on AR Exam draft
- payroll: set up zoom room for exit test
- payroll: start prep for AIAS D10
- 1 lol: w d f pa
- remake bed with clean sheets
- pay snail mail bills 1 2
- call window washers to schedule
- dress to jog
- JOG
- dinner: tuna pasta, green salad
- after dinner clean up
- recycling to curb
- duolingo
- update health apps
TaDas
- up, weighed self
- coffee
- ordered new running hat; dh can't find his -- again. I just bought a new hat for myself (since he was wearing mine bc he lost his) -- and now he's wearing that hat on his morning run
- ordered more smart wool socks I like
- voted for high school classmates video pitch
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tue 9 - KS2J get together/ 10:50 neurology appt. / dinner: tuna pasta, green salad
Wed 8:10 dentist/ 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D10/ early dinner: creamy Tuscan shrimp, rice, veggie
Thu 2-3 trainer work out/ dinner on my own
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D11/ 4-5 payroll: exit test/ dinner date out with dh?
Sat Prof Conference all day
Sun 10 - church/ 3-5ish CG2 @ L and B/ 6-? J12yo BD dinner! (wrap gifts; write speech)
Mon 1-1:30 payroll: Intrustor Mtg/ 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D12
Tue KS2J get together/ host MZ for dinner?
Wed 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D13 (final exam)
Thu 2-3 work out with trainer
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D14
Sat 9 - 5K?/ 5-9-ish CG1 (will we host?)
Sun 10 - Church/ 6-? host Sunday dinner
October Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- get 2 guest beds remade with clean sheets
- repot my little orchid - dh will do
- clean sheets on MBR bed
- move summer clothes; declutter a bit in the process?
This Week - Deskwork
- make appointment with optometrist
- schedule window washers - wip - got an estimate and will call to schedule once we're back
- Memorial thank yous
- call gravestone store to engrave Mom's gravestone
- call pavers for driveway?
- snail mail bills: heating co., accountant
This Week - Errands
- WF groceries
- postal place: put dbro's t shirt in the mail
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
- buy queen bed frame + mattress + box springs for dd27's room - wip
Mom
- start washing her clothes and blankets
donation site
Did you stay dry on your walk, Kitty?
The sun is shining today! Skies are clear blue! High is forecast to reach 61F.
Yesterday, after work, I really didn't get much else done. I got home kind of hangry, which wasn't helpful. I did get a nice meal of leftover chicken and freshly sauteed baby bok choy + garlic on the table.
I called ds last night. Little I might be going home today! I hope so!
Today, I'm scheduled all morning: KS2J get together @ 9, neurology appointment at 11. This afternoon, I'd like to go for a jog, make a WF run, and make progress on exam prep. I also need to set up the zoom room for the exit test on Friday. Dinner tonight is tuna pasta and green salad.
Next:
- check in online for Dr. appt.
- back exercises
- s2s and self care
Later:
- strip the bed
- reclaim kitchen
- 9-10:15ish KS2J get together
- 10:50 arrival at hospital for neurology appointment
- WF run
- put away groceries
- lunch
- payroll: LBBR Exam draft finished and out for review
- payroll: progress on AR Exam draft
- payroll: set up zoom room for exit test
- payroll: start prep for AIAS D10
- 1 lol: w d f pa
- remake bed with clean sheets
- pay snail mail bills 1 2
- call window washers to schedule
- dress to jog
- JOG
- dinner: tuna pasta, green salad
- after dinner clean up
- recycling to curb
- duolingo
- update health apps
TaDas
- up, weighed self
- coffee
- ordered new running hat; dh can't find his -- again. I just bought a new hat for myself (since he was wearing mine bc he lost his) -- and now he's wearing that hat on his morning run
- ordered more smart wool socks I like
- voted for high school classmates video pitch
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Tue 9 - KS2J get together/ 10:50 neurology appt. / dinner: tuna pasta, green salad
Wed 8:10 dentist/ 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D10/ early dinner: creamy Tuscan shrimp, rice, veggie
Thu 2-3 trainer work out/ dinner on my own
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D11/ 4-5 payroll: exit test/ dinner date out with dh?
Sat Prof Conference all day
Sun 10 - church/ 3-5ish CG2 @ L and B/ 6-? J12yo BD dinner! (wrap gifts; write speech)
Mon 1-1:30 payroll: Intrustor Mtg/ 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D12
Tue KS2J get together/ host MZ for dinner?
Wed 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D13 (final exam)
Thu 2-3 work out with trainer
Fri 1:30 - 3:30 payroll: teach AIAS D14
Sat 9 - 5K?/ 5-9-ish CG1 (will we host?)
Sun 10 - Church/ 6-? host Sunday dinner
October Brain Dumps
This Week - House
- get 2 guest beds remade with clean sheets
- repot my little orchid - dh will do
- clean sheets on MBR bed
- move summer clothes; declutter a bit in the process?
This Week - Deskwork
- make appointment with optometrist
- schedule window washers - wip - got an estimate and will call to schedule once we're back
- Memorial thank yous
- call gravestone store to engrave Mom's gravestone
- call pavers for driveway?
- snail mail bills: heating co., accountant
This Week - Errands
- WF groceries
- postal place: put dbro's t shirt in the mail
General Brain Dump
- progress decluttering clothes - wip
- new phone eventually
- buy queen bed frame + mattress + box springs for dd27's room - wip
Mom
- start washing her clothes and blankets
donation site-
L.Ann
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Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
We had rain yesterday but today is lovely. I am glad to be walk8ng in the light and not dark…. At least for the moment.
1-check laundry(I can’t remember if I started it this morning
2-read
3-shower and wash hair
Menus
Tuesday-shrimp fried rice
Wednesday-red lentil soup?
Thursday-butternut squash soup???
Friday-bbq chicken wraps
Saturday-chicken and yellow curry noodles
Sunday-cheesy baked chicken and peppers
Events
Tuesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit at school 9:15-3, breakfast with friends@8:30
Wednesday-Dsis spending night, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit at school 9:15-3, DD32 PS 3-8, doctor for me @11:30
Thursday-surgery, Dsis spending night
Friday-
Weekly House Blessing-
Detail cleaning of dining room-scrub floor
Detail cleaning of living room- detailed vacuuming, maybe declutter closet and books
Extra Stuff before surgery-set up online account, run off med form
Little Errands-drop off DM’s driver’s license
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-make gift for Little Bit’s dad
Events
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and DD32
-dress and pick up bedroom
-meds and temp for DD32
-pick up in spare bedroom
-walk outside
-pick up Little Bit
-breakfast out with Little Bit and friends
-take Little Bit to school
-errands-bank, Target pick up
-walk
-texts with DDs who want to do family pictures when everyone is here at Thanksgiving
1-check laundry(I can’t remember if I started it this morning
2-read
3-shower and wash hair
Menus
Tuesday-shrimp fried rice
Wednesday-red lentil soup?
Thursday-butternut squash soup???
Friday-bbq chicken wraps
Saturday-chicken and yellow curry noodles
Sunday-cheesy baked chicken and peppers
Events
Tuesday-Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit at school 9:15-3, breakfast with friends@8:30
Wednesday-Dsis spending night, Little Bit 7:40-5, Little Bit at school 9:15-3, DD32 PS 3-8, doctor for me @11:30
Thursday-surgery, Dsis spending night
Friday-
Weekly House Blessing-
Detail cleaning of dining room-scrub floor
Detail cleaning of living room- detailed vacuuming, maybe declutter closet and books
Extra Stuff before surgery-set up online account, run off med form
Little Errands-drop off DM’s driver’s license
Phone calls-
Extra stuff-make gift for Little Bit’s dad
Events
-stretching and knee exercises
-breakfast for dog and DD32
-dress and pick up bedroom
-meds and temp for DD32
-pick up in spare bedroom
-walk outside
-pick up Little Bit
-breakfast out with Little Bit and friends
-take Little Bit to school
-errands-bank, Target pick up
-walk
-texts with DDs who want to do family pictures when everyone is here at Thanksgiving
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Peaches1000
- Member
- Posts: 873
- Joined: Tue Mar 18, 2025 9:30 am
Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
Good morning/afternoon!
Next:
-Medicine/vitamins
-Check email
-Update Toodledo
-Check bank accts/Amex
-Gather dirty laundry/sort
-Laundry #1 to washer
Extras:
-Call to sch 4 hr test
-Tasks - (laundry darks)(amex activity)(DH reim)(air filters) (DS tasks)
-Declutter/organize/clean - 10 min
-Files/Med Info/Papers/Emails - 10 min
Routine:
-Laundry #1 to dryer
-Laundry #1 hang/fold
-Put away laundry
-1pm Eat
-Cat - brush/food/water/litter
-Vacuum something
-6pm Eat
-Close blinds
-Open & sort mail/file
-Prep for next day (clothes/calendar)
Done:
-Bedroom - pupa
-Dress/ready
-Foyer Bath - pupa/restock
-Fresh food for kitty
-Open blinds/get water
-This & that
Next:
-Medicine/vitamins
-Check email
-Update Toodledo
-Check bank accts/Amex
-Gather dirty laundry/sort
-Laundry #1 to washer
Extras:
-Call to sch 4 hr test
-Tasks - (laundry darks)(amex activity)(DH reim)(air filters) (DS tasks)
-Declutter/organize/clean - 10 min
-Files/Med Info/Papers/Emails - 10 min
Routine:
-Laundry #1 to dryer
-Laundry #1 hang/fold
-Put away laundry
-1pm Eat
-Cat - brush/food/water/litter
-Vacuum something
-6pm Eat
-Close blinds
-Open & sort mail/file
-Prep for next day (clothes/calendar)
Done:
-Bedroom - pupa
-Dress/ready
-Foyer Bath - pupa/restock
-Fresh food for kitty
-Open blinds/get water
-This & that
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Doggedly
- Member
- Posts: 2105
- Joined: Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:27 pm
Re: Benjamin of Tudela Tuesday @ TDD - C&C
Hi, all. I am stuffing down the urge to ride madly off in all directions at once. I want to get outside with Germane because the sun is shining its face off out there, punctuated by periods of clouds, which increasing the FOMO. Gotta get outside now now NOW before the sun goes. Germane was
I missed my db's call yesterday and didn't realize until long after he had gone to bed. So I am looking forward to having a phone visit with him. But when exactly? It's Budget Day in Canada, and I am more invested in this than usual because I am living on the govt pension. The plan is to work part time when I'm ready to go back, but I recognize that we are skidding into a period high unemployment where the entry level jobs will be particularly hard hit. So if I can sit this period out, it's better for me and better for whoever needs the job more. But knowing all of the work that the national govt has to do, reducing pension payouts might be an attractive target. I expect the phone in show on the radio at noon will be about the budget, and the budget speech itself goes on air at four.
Then there's the fact that I have to get my shower before I can walk Germane, and I really should wait until she's out of her reverse-sundowning period so that she can enjoy it properly.
First up was breakfast, so that is done at least. We are already into the radio shows that I want to hear. So what do you do with sudden energy and a sense of urgency when you can't move forward on your actual goals? Procrastaccomplishments! Without them, I would get nothing done.
Thank you for the interesting start, trissie. I had never heard of that explorer, either.
Thank you, Kittykatt. The top of my fridge is looking at the top of your DH's wardrobe enviously, and giving me the side-eye. If it gets together with the top of your wardrobe, we might have to do something about that.
Hi, helia. That sounds like a good dinner to beat Hangry.
Hi, L.Ann. I am thinking of trying to make lentil soup next week. I have enough broth from the picnic shoulder saved up. Any tips?
Hi, Peaches
Tuesday
Cleaned up after dog
Breakfast
I missed my db's call yesterday and didn't realize until long after he had gone to bed. So I am looking forward to having a phone visit with him. But when exactly? It's Budget Day in Canada, and I am more invested in this than usual because I am living on the govt pension. The plan is to work part time when I'm ready to go back, but I recognize that we are skidding into a period high unemployment where the entry level jobs will be particularly hard hit. So if I can sit this period out, it's better for me and better for whoever needs the job more. But knowing all of the work that the national govt has to do, reducing pension payouts might be an attractive target. I expect the phone in show on the radio at noon will be about the budget, and the budget speech itself goes on air at four.
Then there's the fact that I have to get my shower before I can walk Germane, and I really should wait until she's out of her reverse-sundowning period so that she can enjoy it properly.
First up was breakfast, so that is done at least. We are already into the radio shows that I want to hear. So what do you do with sudden energy and a sense of urgency when you can't move forward on your actual goals? Procrastaccomplishments! Without them, I would get nothing done.
Thank you for the interesting start, trissie. I had never heard of that explorer, either.
Thank you, Kittykatt. The top of my fridge is looking at the top of your DH's wardrobe enviously, and giving me the side-eye. If it gets together with the top of your wardrobe, we might have to do something about that.
Hi, helia. That sounds like a good dinner to beat Hangry.
Hi, L.Ann. I am thinking of trying to make lentil soup next week. I have enough broth from the picnic shoulder saved up. Any tips?
Hi, Peaches
Tuesday
Cleaned up after dog
Breakfast