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Christmas countdown 2020: Lockdown edition (thread 4)

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NoWordForFluffy · 25/03/2020 22:16

Here we go, new thread.

We've been very chatty this month! 😁

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PJMasksGhekko · 26/03/2020 20:21

But they have us, so it's not all bad Grin

Themostwonderfultimeoftheyear · 26/03/2020 20:55

I meant to say Mrs you can call me whatever you like? My actual name gets turned into all sorts so I pretty much answer to anything Grin

PJMasksGhekko · 26/03/2020 21:16

Grin most

PJMasksGhekko · 26/03/2020 21:17

My name is 1 letter different to Corona Grin

CrazyBaubles · 26/03/2020 22:15

Lovely pics Wreck, cows are so cute.
We saw some lambs on our walk 🐑

Thank you MrsMad, I feel so much better today.

70 similar to you I found out a lot of info about my parents upbringings as I've got older and understand them and their ways do much better now (poverty on one aide and severe MH issues on the other).

PJ that must be so difficult to watch unfold.

I'm this close >< to finishing my cross stitch. I have a patch of blue (sea) and a while seagull left aside from some outlining / back stitch. I'll post a pic tomorrow.

Did anyone do the clap for the NHS thing at 8pm. I live on a street with about 12 houses so I didn't expect much but pretty much the whole street went out, it was quite moving.

PJMasksGhekko · 26/03/2020 22:28

we didn't, and I work for the NHS but, the dog had only just fell asleep after being out in the garden all day, us standing at the window or door step would mean us holding her back to find out what was going on, but and I mean this in the nicest way, I don't need to stand on my door step, I appreciate them every day, I think of my friend who is frontline and told her tonight that I think of them every day, and I do.

CrazyBaubles · 26/03/2020 22:37

I didn't intend to join in to be honest, it seemed so cheesy and a bit pointless but we heard the neighbours and went out to find so many people joining it, it felt quite nice.

Similar to you, we have several frontline staff in our friendship group including prison officers, police, nurses and paramedics and they all know how we feel. DH & I have signed up to the NHS volunteers too, I thought we may as well be useful.

WreckTangled · 27/03/2020 06:53

I didn't because ds was in bed (tiny house) and also I would cry.

Day off today so I'm going to sit with ds so he can get some work done.

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 07:16

Morning everyone 😀
Link to news on Mallory Towers 😀www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/malory-towers-bbc-iplayer-devon-3983001

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 07:21

We went out and even our very stuffy street were out there clapping it was very emotional. Angels 👼😇everyone of them 😍

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 07:50

70 thank you 😍💐🤗
It has affected my whole life😰
PJ the adult relationships that were positive and kind made a huge difference to my life growing up and beyond. You will be making that difficult life for those DC a lot easier . I still love and Revere my Bil and his family who were wonderful to me , so kind and treated me like a child. No rows , no demeaning, no shaming just acceptance and peace 🙏❤️
Keep up the very good work 💐🤗

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 07:53

Am off to Bob's to sort Mum out, do her hair in some order 🙄😂 there's been drama on his side so will report back later 🙄
Have a great day everyone 😀

whydoesitalwayshappentome · 27/03/2020 09:04

Morning folks. Home after last shift of the week.

It appears that someone has brought in a huge toy llama to have as an office mascot and I decided to pretend he was asleep using my cushion and my fluffy socks! A productive shift I felt.

TheWoollybacksWife · 27/03/2020 09:21

273 - Fluffy must be having a lie in.

Sounds like a good shift why. Any light in the darkness is good.

I think I might round up the towels and do a load of washing while the weather is good.

NoWordForFluffy · 27/03/2020 10:15

Morning!

Sorry, I'm catching up on work emails as our spam filter went insane so I was up the wall yesterday! I'm on a half day today as well. I might try to find flour later on, though the main reason is to build the bloody greenhouse!

Really sorry to hear about your family lives growing up, Mrs and Most. Some families are terrible. Flowers

We didn't clap for the same reason as Wreck. I did an internal clap. My street was loud though!

Woolly, we're in 'wash everything' mode! It's such lovely weather.

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CrazyBaubles · 27/03/2020 10:22

Thanks for the Mallory Towers link MrsMad 😊 I hope everything is ok with your mum and bob today.

Sounds like a good shift why. Hope you're asleep now!

Similar plan here woolly. I'm changing my bedding before it's due because I doing have a full load to go on otherwise.

Good luck with the flour hunt later and I hope work slows down a little for you Fluffy.

DH is doing food shopping right now. He's getting food for his dad (vulnerable because of heart issues), a neighbour of his aunts who is disabled, his aunt as she can't drive, my parents and us. I think he's happy to be out and about to be honest.

My plan is to finish my cross stitch, do a bit more in the spare room, walk the dog and try not to get obsessed with cleaning my house 🙄

PJMasksGhekko · 27/03/2020 20:25

Evening all, had a rubbish sleep last night, woke up to a nosebleed at 3am and got rid of a huge clot (sorry tmi I know)

I've been doing some of my jigsaw puzzle today, but the cat has decided I've done enough Grin Have managed to order a new one from the Works, possibly the only one in stock. Hope everything is OK with Bob Mrs x

Christmas countdown 2020: Lockdown edition (thread 4)
FireflyGirl · 27/03/2020 20:46

Aw, he looks so cosy, PJ. Hope you have a better night tonight.

I usually do my online shopping a few days before it's due, but for some reason, 3 weeks ago I ordered a shop for tomorrow. I must have known! The only thing is, the site has gone down so I don't know if my changes have saved - guess I'll find out tomorrow when I get £40 of cat food and a bag of Skittles Grin

Hope everything is okay, MrsM.

And I hope you're feeling better, Crazy.

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 20:46

PJ hope you are ok now lovely , nose bleeds , are you stressed m'dear Flowers love how she is squeezed in the box she's gorgeous Smile
Crazy you are welcome m'dear , hope you have had a good day Smile
Here is my Bob update Hmm
Bob's Dd
Hi
Sure your aware that father has taken your mum to his place during corona virus. Not sure what is going on as he had been avoiding me for weeks. Telling me he had been going shopping . Now says you have been getting his shopping.
He is fully aware he has to stay at home during these difficult times.
Wondering who is looking after your mum whilst she is up here. As a friend he is unable to help with her personal hygiene. ?? How is she getting up stairs safely.
Would appreciate if you could let me know what is going on as father is talking total rubbish. Saying terrible things about mother, which are untrue. He did this after coming out of hospital. Accusing her of having affairs with the neighbours.
Me
Yes l do know she's gone to stay at your Mum and Dad's. I did tell your Dad to sort it out with you before she came up and he told me you were surprised . It was your Dad's decision nothing to do with me .We were a bit apprehensive about it but they didn't want to be alone for months on end . My Mum's hygiene/medication needs are looked after by my Daughter and myself who are her official carers .We are permitted to travel to see to my Mum. We have P. P.E to wear when we go there. Mask gloves gel aprons so don't worry about her in that way . Mum is sleeping on the sofa pull out bed, if it doesn't work out we can take her home. I think when Boris Johnson said it was not advisable to go out they both knew they would be terribly lonely on their own. It was either your Dad come to stay at my Mum and Dad's or vice versa. Your Dad didn't want to stay at my parents so Mum had to go to your parents house if they were going to be together. I have been doing the shopping for your Dad for about 2/3 weeks. He paid me the first week and Mum has paid this week. There is nothing for you to worry about honestly. My Mum would not let your Dad speak badly of your Mum, my Mum liked your Mum very much. If you think about it, they can keep each other company. My Mum is still very sharp mentally. Your Dad is great physically. They will eat their food ,together watch telly together and sit on the patio in the good weather. This is a purely temporary measure. They will keep each other company and my Daughter is taking groceries for them both. It is far kinder for them to stay together than to be apart if you think about it. I hope this has put your mind at rest . Mum will be coming home asap. It is a temporary arrangement. Love

Bob's Dd
Not happy with the way he has been telling me lies. My daughter had taken meals down for him and he hasn't been there. But that I will sort with him. Have rung to see what shopping he needs and been told he has already been . He only told me yesterday when I rang that your mum is staying there.
I must be honest and say how irresponsible I feel his decision is. He is fully aware of restrictions and continues to do as he pleases.
These are all issues I will discuss with him.
Appalled at his behaviour.

Me
I don't know what has happened with you and your Dad. Mum nor l know of anything of this . I'm sorry if this has upset you . I really am. I don't know what to say to you tbh. I feel like telling Mum and getting her from there. My Mum is totally on the level . She has no axe to grind.

Bob's Dd
Don't question anything to do with your mum. This has all come about since the last time we went shopping. I told him he should be finding other interests, not just seeing your mum everyday. Explained to him, as I said to you about their age and if something happened to one of them they would be even worse. Think I have seen him once since. Have been trying to get blocks for fire down there and he has kept putting the kids off.
I do feel really angry and upset but not with you or your mum.
Don't upset your mum.
I will have this out with him when everything goes back to normality.

Me
I don't know why he doesn't want the grandchildren to come down. That is not like him. He talks about you and your children all the time, he is very proud of you all. I don't mind doing his shopping at all . I have to get ours so it's not a problem. I only go once a week now because of this virus. I won't say anything to my Mum. She would be upset and it isn't fair on her. This is just temporary. Mum will be home asap. Take care Love especially with your COPD , you can text me whenever you want to.

Then nothing till the next night when she sent me this .

How long has mum been staying with Dad??

No hello, no thank you ,nada.

I thought it so rude and l decided to tell Mum and Bob about it because I could see there was something going on.
God knows what!

PJMasksGhekko · 27/03/2020 21:01

Wow Mrs, do you think Bob knew his daughter would not like your Mum staying and that's why he lied, what a web we weave aye. Your Mum hasn't been there long though has she?

Grin Firefly

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 21:07

PJ l don't know what Bob's Dd is on about but Mum had only gone there late on Monday night when BJ said about lockdown Hmm
I am finding it very strange tbh with you and if she is upset about her Mum's house having my Mum there then l totally understand that but something is way off Hmm

Fire as long as the cats are ok all is right in the world m'dear Grin

PJMasksGhekko · 27/03/2020 21:11

Hopefully you'll find out Mrs, it's all very odd.

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 21:27

Is the Dd worried about her inheritance, l don't know. Well Mum doesn't want his money and he doesn't want hers. They just want to be together.

FireflyGirl · 27/03/2020 22:00

Where do all these people get the energy, MrsM??

I still can't get on the Morrisons website 🤷

I'll let you know what next week's menu plan is Grin Any good recipes for chicken flavoured Sheba and Skittles??

Mrsmadevans · 27/03/2020 22:41

Fire l don't know where they get their energy, think it must be from their anger tbh. I have a feeling Bob's Dd is not a happy bunny Hmm
How about a sweet and savoury pizza topping Grin

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