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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 11/05/2026 23:01

Thanks for the heads up re the new thread , new one here hope everyone finds us 🤗.

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Thebookofcarolagain · 12/06/2026 16:40

Been to coop. Took ds2 to work...up on cliff top.. when I turned car round it started raining.. 3 minutes of rain, just up there. 🤪Down at coop, lovely, bit of a breeze. There were people in swimming! Up here beautiful but hurricane winds. Brought washing in, dried thankfully. Sure wind is worse!
Hmm perhaps @DirtyGertiefromno30 not sure. Maybe when flowers open there will be the inner layer. It's a gorgeous colour anyway. Thanks Mr D. The new anenome bulbs i planted haven't showed face yet, maybe I am just impatient.
Dunking my finger in salty water again. Fingers crossed. It's hard to do stuff with your index finger pointed up out the way😁😁

FridayNighFeeling · 12/06/2026 18:51

Hope the finger sorts itself out @Thebookofcarolagain

Oh no @DirtyGertiefromno30 everything I read online says to go gluten free when you have thyroid/auto immune issues, but I'm not brave enough - it's just not very sustainable in modern life baked goods taste too nice

Thebookofcarolagain · 12/06/2026 19:15

Oh never heard that for autoimmune diseases @FridayNighFeeling . Maybe it's specific ones not mine. I couldn't do it either 😁
Made mac cheese for tea with bacon slices on top. Yum.
I remembered ds2 used hand warmers in the winter going to work so I had a look. Found 2 and activated one and held it round my finger. Was ok for a while then got too hot. Arghh. I so want to jab it with a needle but I know it hurts like heck😁

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/06/2026 19:17

You've got your own weather system up there @Thebookofcarolagain! 🤣 Rain on the cliff top and sunshine at the Co-op🤣. Glad the washing dried before the winds got even worse.
Can't believe people were swimming in that breeze 😳😁
The flower is gorgeous already, and I bet the Anemones are just making you wait to test your patience 😂. I thought it looked like a sweetpea me but DH scoffed me down lol 🤣.
Hope the salty water helps your finger. The thought of you doing everything with your index finger stuck up in the air made me laugh 🤣
Just having baked pots and tuna and sweetcorn 😋🤤

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/06/2026 19:21

I didn't know that @FridayNighFeeling!
Thank you for letting me know 👏🤗But giving up cake, bread and pastries feels like a big ask to me 😱
Well if l have to l have to 🙄but l don't have to like it 🤣

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Thebookofcarolagain · 12/06/2026 19:22

Great minds @DirtyGertiefromno30 cross posted again 🤣

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/06/2026 19:26

Oh, mac and cheese with bacon sounds delicious @Thebookofcarolagain! 😋
Typical that the hand warmer went from ahh, that's nice to ooh too hot 🤣.
I know the temptation to jab it with a needle is tempting you , but your finger might not thank you for it! 😁
Hope it settles down tonight. At least you've had a lovely tea 😋

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/06/2026 19:27

Thebookofcarolagain · 12/06/2026 19:22

Great minds @DirtyGertiefromno30 cross posted again 🤣

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I know 🤣 it's uncanny @Thebookofcarolagain😁

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Thebookofcarolagain · 12/06/2026 20:09

My finger keeps growing! Someone fix it! 🤣🤣

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/06/2026 20:14

Thebookofcarolagain · 12/06/2026 20:09

My finger keeps growing! Someone fix it! 🤣🤣

Oh dear @Thebookofcarolagaindo you think a trip to Minor injuries is on the cards for antibiotics 😱💐
Hope not but it sounds nasty bless you 😱

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Thebookofcarolagain · 12/06/2026 21:20

No minor injuries anywhere near here @DirtyGertiefromno30 . I will stick it in some more hot water and once hand warmer cooled down will use it again. I will live. If no better in morning will phone gp surgery. Oh damm !i cant its Sat. Will go to chemist then.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/06/2026 21:32

That sounds really uncomfortable @Thebookofcarolagain. Glad it’s not anything more serious though. Pharmacist tomorrow is a good plan
Hope it settles quickly tonight 🤞🏻

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FridayNighFeeling · 13/06/2026 06:47

It's mainly around thyroid @Thebookofcarolagain because apparently gluten "looks like" something that your body doesn't like and attacks... I'd have to dig my book out and reread it.

Chemist first thing for you??? They may be able to deal with something like that if they can prescribe.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 13/06/2026 08:31

FridayNighFeeling · 13/06/2026 06:47

It's mainly around thyroid @Thebookofcarolagain because apparently gluten "looks like" something that your body doesn't like and attacks... I'd have to dig my book out and reread it.

Chemist first thing for you??? They may be able to deal with something like that if they can prescribe.

Good morning everyone 🤗🌞
Well it's a good morning here it's a gorgeous day and l can't believe it 😍
Washing on the line changed the beds and l am off to see my friend for a cuppa and to see her new blinds and a gossip 🤣
Thank you so much @FridayNighFeeling l had no idea about Gluten but now l do l will be trying my best to eliminate it from my food 🤗.
@Thebookofcarolagain
I hope you get your finger sorted today it sou ds so painful bless you💐
Hope everyone has this lovely weather 😊

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Thebookofcarolagain · 13/06/2026 08:51

Morning all.
Again it looks glorious outside but wind is howling around the house. Blew some of my seedlings plant pots over during the night. 😡 Will need to water them to make them heavier.

Once i get dressed will go to chemist and see if they have anything for my finger. It's still swollen.
Ahh thanks @FridayNighFeeling it doesn't apply to me phew!
Enjoy your chat with your friend @DirtyGertiefromno30.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 13/06/2026 12:53

Afternoon everyone! 🤗
The weather is so deceptive at the moment . It looks beautiful until you step outside and nearly get blown away!
Sorry to hear the wind has been attacking your seedlings and plant pots @Thebookofcarolagain after all your hard work too😱. Hopefully watering them will help keep them grounded.
How's your finger today? Has the pain eased at all? Hopefully the chemist can suggest something to help and get the swelling down. Hope it's feeling a lot better now . Fingers crossed no pun intended honestly 🤞🤣💐
Thank you re my friend had a good old natter , changed the other bed now and got that in the washing machine the other lot is nearly dry. 🤗
Garlic bread pizza and a cuppa for dins one of my faves 😋
Have a lovely day everyone 🤗

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Thebookofcarolagain · 13/06/2026 13:29

I got mag sulph are chemist @DirtyGertiefromno30 oooohhhh it stings, my finger is throbbing like crazy. But hopefully will draw it out.
Not quite as windy down in town but breezy enough. Doing not a lot today as trying to do something holding my finger up is impossible. Just bare necessities.
Went into coop bargain hunting but nothing of note. Got cream for the strawbs i got yesterday, there were no meringues but I have puff pastry in freezer will use that for a nice treat.
Got myself a maple pecan plait so having that with my coffee.

Thebookofcarolagain · 13/06/2026 15:07

Pulled on my big girl pants and been out watering. I was just gonna do the seedlings but felt bad for everything else so one thing led to another as usual 😁 Deadheaded my papaver too. Everything is taking a battering with this bloody wind, including me! 😄 Had to use watering cans as water from hose was just getting blown everywhere. Borders are filling up but I suspect that there is chickweed in amongst the sown seed plants. Not 100% sure, will wait and see.
The wind is ruining such a beautiful day😡
Coffee time to warm up.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 13/06/2026 17:47

Magnesium sulphate really does let you know it's working @Thebookofcarolagain 😬. Hopefully it's drawing everything out and that finger starts feeling better soon.
Shame there were no Co op bargains or meringues but strawberries, cream and puff pastry is a lovely treat 😋🍓. The maple pecan plait with coffee is well deserved too ☕😊😋
I had to smile at one thing led to another"with the watering 😂.
The wind sounds awful there with you .though. Such a shame when it's a beautiful day but everything is getting battered. Fingers crossed those mystery seedlings are flowers and not Chickweed! 🤞
Second load of washing dried and put away , got Mac n cheese for tea tonight 😋. Even more football tonight 😁

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Thebookofcarolagain · 13/06/2026 19:41

Just had a ham, cheese salad sarnie for tea @DirtyGertiefromno30 CBA with anything else.

Put another slap of mag sulph on, ouchhhhhy.😄
Having my last coffee for the night.
Sun has cheek to be bleaching in the window, had to shut the curtains i was melting.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 13/06/2026 20:27

That sarnie sounds just the job for a CBA tea @Thebookofcarolagain 😊
Mag sulph certainly lets you know it's there 😱. Hope it's doing its job and your finger starts easing soon.
Enjoy your last coffee ☕ and put your feet up. The sun's got a cheek showing up after all that wind today 🤣
All washing put away and sorted.
Cuppa tea and a biccie is on the cards now , football on for the fans 🤣😜

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Thebookofcarolagain · 14/06/2026 12:29

Afternoon all.
Gray day here but wind isn't so fierce .
Just pottering doing bits and bobs of housework. Not exactly enthusiastic though. 😄
I am 99% sure that's chickweed in my garden @DirtyGertiefromno30 had it last year. Will get around to it...😁
Hope you are all having better weather than here.

Thebookofcarolagain · 14/06/2026 13:42

Sun came out! I caved and have pulled all the chickweed out, well as much as I could see. I cant dig it out properly cos of all the other seedlings. But its not choking everything now. I have a feeling theres a few toadflax in the mix, the last thing i need! 😁 deadheaded too. I cant stop myself!
Have had to redo my mag sulph plaster cos of course no gloves 😁😁
Definately coffee time.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 14/06/2026 15:06

Afternoon everyone 🤗
Sunny and blue skies here and it's gorgeous 21C and counting ahhh 😁
Been busy today so far, up to Mums and back, she was fine there thankfully 😁.
Two lots of washing done , first lot put away second lot on the line . Hoovered & tidied up , now having a cuppa and a ham sarnie 😋.
Barcelona grand Prix on 😁👏
You got a lot more done than you were planning to @Thebookofcarolagain.
Well done for tackling the Chickweed before it took over. Gardening is terrible for that 😁, you pop out to do one thing and end up weeding, deadheading and spotting five other jobs that need doing
Hopefully the seedlings will be happier now, and fingers crossed the toadflax stays under control, fatter stuff 🤞🌱.
And of course you ended up redoing the Mag Sulph plaster because there were no gloves involved! 😂
Definitely sounds like you've earned that coffee to me 😁.
How is your finger doing, any better?
Hope so 👍🤞🤗

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Thebookofcarolagain · 14/06/2026 16:12

Its not gone down @DirtyGertiefromno30 still sore to touch but not throbbing as much so fingers crossed.
Da2 started early today so is actually home for tea. Steak pie and tatties and strawbs and cream with puff pastry...🤞
Got colder for a while but slightly better now make up yer mind!

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