Need a hand hold -Part 3

I wouldn't even mind if it didn't move! I just have this deep pull for a houseboat! Practically I understand it's maybe not so great, especially being so humanly close. I'd struggle with that. Maybe I can retire to one someday........

Yes I’m going tonight with my son. I can’t wait to see it! Are you planning to go? Alas I don’t have your beautiful nails or coat but I scrub up ok x

Thank you😊 The collage sounds a lovely idea. I love crafting it’s really relaxes me.

We don't move with it any more because of my illness. There's some good points about it. In summer it's wonderful to be right on the water and see people pottering about. However it's a bit grim in winter as the boatyard gets filled up with boats that block out the light, which can feel a bit claustrophobic.

It's home though, and we've managed to bring up two kids here. It does force you to work together and be tolerant of each other.

I am so jealous you live on a houseboat. I've always wondered why we don't have them here in Belfast. No idea why they appeal to me so much either!

If I’m anywhere near the Ritz, I shall go in and say “I’m here to see chief spoonie, please can you call her down.”

In reality I’m going with my daughter to see a show. It was my big birthday present from her.

Morning everyone, it's certainly very chilly today. We live on a houseboat and the howling wind seems to suck the warmth out like mad. I'm ok in bed under a mound of blankets but getting to the loo is a chilly gauntlet. It was lovely to see everyone's pet photos. Sadly we don't have one ourselves. We used to have a cat who lived next door. One morning I heard all this mournful crying and saw it had fallen down between the boat and the quay. The tide was coming in and he was completely stuck. My husband managed to get down to him and rescue him. From then on, he would come to visit me every so often. He would come inside, walk around checking and then snuggle me before getting out again. It seemed like he was saying thank you.

Your son's x-ray looks so sore. No wonder he's not feeling like doing anything. Hopefully they managed to straighten everything out and it should get less painful as the swelling goes down.

I love the new Spoonies page in your scrapbook and feel privileged to be part of the memories.

I had a great sleep and I didn't bother getting up till gone 7am. It's too dark 😅
Yes we get a side dish with a main meal so rice, chips or noodles...or half and half. I usually stick with curry or salted chilli chicken, almost always chicken!
We've weather warnings for snow and ice, then snow rain and wind. Online shopping delivery due any time, I'm usually too late to bag a Friday delivery slot but I was on it this week knowing the weather was to turn and I won't have to move unless necessary!

@Ruralretreating
Your dog looking at the cauliflower!!
They don't need to talk do they? 😂

I did reserve one for me! I’ll have it later. Have had a very upset stomach this morning so didn’t get my early start on the report unfortunately. Will pull myself together in a moment and crack on!

So glad you’re warm and cosy in your home Laura, such a relief to have the security. This really should be next year’s John Lewis ad!

Have a great day @Apolloneuro , safe travels!

Morning @Imbluedalale
How are you doing lovely? Is your throat better today?
It sounds like you had a good day yesterday with family, daughter and yummy takeaway.
Hope today and your 1st weekend in your new home will be just as good, it will be fab to get the flooring sorted next week, it will look lovely!!

I love the craft you have done to remember us by, if I tried it would look like something done by a 3 year old 😂

You said that you had bottled gas in your last home which might mean that you are not used to paying gas/electric bills?
The cost of gas/electric is silly now
So....have you got smart meters in your house? (So u can see what your using?).
The solar panels should help....do any washing during the day as it shouldnt cost you anything
Learn how the heating works so you are using it in the best way
Pay bills by DD if you can as this will be cheaper
Key card meters are the most expensive way to pay

I don't want to scare you but I also would hate you to have a nasty shock in a few weeks! Xx

Morning spoonies! Woken up here with a sore throat, bad hair and what seems to be a menopausal mood swing. Good job the other half has gone to work!
However, every day, more than ever I wake up so grateful I have a home, warmth, nice food and a few good friends.
Have a lovely day @Imbluedalale hope your hair day is better than mine?! 😂

@Apolloneuro really glad to hear you are getting up to London as I seen there was more snow in the Devon area where I think you said you are. I'd love to visit that part of the UK, I bet it's beautiful. I took my son to London for a weekend last year and we had a brilliant time. I hope you have a great day 😀

Morning!

What a gorgeous woof woof @Ruralretreating

I love a Chinese takeaway. I can’t remember properly, but is this the sister that’s got your Christmas baubles? Might you be able to get them back, now your family have realised the truth? I hope so.

Trains seem to be running, so will be off to London in a couple of hours.

Good morning Spoonies! @Imbluedalale that was some mega Chinese last night. I actually shocked you had to order rice separately on top of price of meal 😮 the rice comes with the meal here! I'm really pleased you had your family around you and got lots of help in the house. Bonus! I got up to put heating on and bring the cat back to bed for a half hour. It's the right weather for staying at home and doing a bit of life admin. If any of you are up and out please take care and have a great Friday 🥰

P.S. So glad your eldest is being kinder

😂😂😂 You nailed it, I don’t really sleep much, it’s very unhealthy. I gave up on doing the report tonight, will start early tomorrow instead!

Dog wasn’t at all convinced by the pink cauliflower and he’ll eat most things (computer power cables included, he was lucky he didn’t blow himself up yesterday, chewed through to the inside wires whilst it was plugged in 😱), so won’t buy that again as children weren’t keen either. To be fair that might be because eldest declared “What is that? It looks like brains” when I put it on the table 😂