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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 26/07/2026 21:39

It's that time again !
@bookbook@Thebookofcarolagain
@FridayNighFeeling

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 21/09/2026 15:05

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Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 15:07

Oh thats pretty @DirtyGertiefromno30 . 11 is a bit much though😁
Stuck on sofa for foreseeable, not happy..

Washing will get hung inside 😡

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 21/09/2026 15:09

Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 15:07

Oh thats pretty @DirtyGertiefromno30 . 11 is a bit much though😁
Stuck on sofa for foreseeable, not happy..

Washing will get hung inside 😡

Oh l am sorry @Thebookofcarolagain
Can you do something you really like to cheer yourself up lovely 😍🤗
Oh thank you for the wreath praise it's not much but it's my first try at doing then 😂.

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Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 15:27

Am just pottering on Skyrim. Got a cuppa 😄
Washing can wait till I finish it.
Trying to burn it out with heat pad😁

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 21/09/2026 16:48

Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 15:27

Am just pottering on Skyrim. Got a cuppa 😄
Washing can wait till I finish it.
Trying to burn it out with heat pad😁

Great idea @Thebookofcarolagain they help my Mum no end woth her painful knees bless her . Bugger the washing 😂

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Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 17:10

Washing is hung up on screen @DirtyGertiefromno30 Having a rubbish tea😄 Mini pork pie, bit of decidedly er tangy cheese (no mould to be seen but definately heading that way 😆) and a bag of crisps. Hmm not entirely appetising 😆
Might have a cinnamon swurl to make up for it😉

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 21/09/2026 18:56

Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 17:10

Washing is hung up on screen @DirtyGertiefromno30 Having a rubbish tea😄 Mini pork pie, bit of decidedly er tangy cheese (no mould to be seen but definately heading that way 😆) and a bag of crisps. Hmm not entirely appetising 😆
Might have a cinnamon swurl to make up for it😉

That sounds delish to me 😋! What l wouldn't give for a pork pie with that gorgeous pastry @Thebookofcarolagain . Baked pots and cheese and DH pork chop dinner . I didn't fancy it because my jaw has been aching and Porkus Choppus would give me gip 😂

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Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 19:14

😆 at Porkus Choppus @DirtyGertiefromno30 that's a shame, hope it goes away soon.
I found some nephopan i had left and took 2 i also took an amytriptiline to see if it would relax the muscles a bit. Its only taken the edge off but if i get up and walk about its damm sore. Drives me barmey.
Ds1 came down and made his own tea and then put my cinnamon swirl in for me.
Think i might nab another coffee before 8😉
Oh that reminds me did you have your big mug of coffee this morning?.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 21/09/2026 19:34

Oh bless you @Thebookofcarolagain, that sounds bloody painful. Hope the meds take a bit more of the edge off and it settles down soon. Nothing worse than being in pain every time you move, it really does drive you barmey .
Good old DS1 coming down and making his own tea AND putting your cinnamon swirl in for you 🤗😋.
Definitely nab another coffee before 8 😉☕️ And yes, I did have my big mug this morning! Wouldn't want to risk turning into a grumpy cow without it 😂

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Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 20:07

Ha ha @DirtyGertiefromno30 you a grumpy old cow? Never!😄
Gonna get my jammies on I think you will probably hear me swearing as I do it😄

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 21/09/2026 20:53

Thebookofcarolagain · 21/09/2026 20:07

Ha ha @DirtyGertiefromno30 you a grumpy old cow? Never!😄
Gonna get my jammies on I think you will probably hear me swearing as I do it😄

Aw bless you l hope it feels better soon lovely. Cup of hot chocolate for us now 😋 ☕

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Thebookofcarolagain · 22/09/2026 14:19

Afternoon all.
Been a nice day but wind is back now!
Have done precious little as back still damm sore, slightly less than yesterday but still cant do much. Sciatica is still niggling a bit too. Spent half the night awake due to restless legs deciding to show up😡 Consequently had about 4 hours sleep so dozed off a few times today😡
Not happy at another wasted day.
Hope you all had a better day.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 22/09/2026 17:37

Afternoon everyone 🤗
Bloody restless legs @Thebookofcarolagain, they always seem to turn up when you really don't need them 😡 . No wonder you've been dozing today after only 4 hours sleep! At least the back is a tiny bit better, even if it's still bloody painful. Hope you get a better night's sleep tonight and the sciatica behaves itself. Sod the jobs, they'll still be there tomorrow 🤗.
Well you and l are both in the wars today @Thebookofcarolagain.
I started with what l thought was a migraine aura last night but it didn't disappear like they normally do.
I had a lot of lights flashing and a huge black floater appeared. I looked the symptoms all up in Google and it looked like it was something called for short PVD or partial vitreal detachment. l was on the phone waiting for 111 last night for an hour and a half 🙄. It kept turning me off 🙄. Got to quarter to 12 and l gave up . I phoned up Specsavers this morning and got an appointment for half 2 after they asked me loads of questions to make sure it could wait. Went to see Mum who was great there thankfully and went straight to Specsavers . They put this horrible liquid in my eyes and it stung like hell !
Had to wait half an hour then they examined me . TBF to them they were amazing. They took their time with me , did a pressure test on my eyes twice , took loads of pictures and then the optician looked at them . Thank God it was that PVD thing apparently it's quite common in older ppl 😂. Hey ho old age doesn't come on it's own 😂.
I am fine now just so relieved l was so worried 😟

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Thebookofcarolagain · 22/09/2026 19:42

Oh my @DirtyGertiefromno30 what a palavar. Glad it was all ok in the end, what a scare.
Have done nothing much today. Sitting on sofa swallowing painkilkers and heat pad on.
Got to take Ds1 to dentist tomorrow. Realised too late to cancel. There's no appropriate times for buses or trains home again. I will just stay in car and he can walk up himself. Will take a book.
Ds2 was going down the street so told him to get pizza for him and ds1 for tea. i had the rest of the chicken and mash (sadly no pastry ☹️) Asked him to get me an ice cream lolly out the indivudual freezer but he forgot so got a box of Nuii berry ice creams on way round. Yummy.
In jammies ready to do nothing yet again 😆

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 22/09/2026 20:25

Oh bless you @Thebookofcarolagain 😩 .You really are having a time of it with that bloody back. Hope the painkillers and heat pad are helping a bit. At least tomorrow you can sit in the car with your book while DS1 walks himself to the dentist . Good job getting DS2 to sort the pizzas as well! And forgetting one lolly but coming back with a whole box of Nuii, he's a star bless him 😁.
Jammies on and doing bugger all sounds like a very good plan to me tonight 😆❤️
Just having a piece off carrot cake from Morrisons it's alright but l won't be buying it again it's too sweet 🙄.
Mug of hot chic now while watching Bake off 😁👏

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Thebookofcarolagain · 22/09/2026 20:49

Why oh why are bought cakes so sweet? It's not USA😄
Oh well @DirtyGertiefromno30 at least you know for the future. Get yourself some ne gluten free flour and bake you own cakes, much better, less crap than in them to offset the difference in gf cakes.

Enjoy your hot choc, I have a glass of water😭 (do you feel guilty yet? 😉)

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 22/09/2026 21:38

I know @Thebookofcarolagain ! I’m going to have a go at making scones tomorrow. I’m determined to crack this gluten free baking lark! 😂 😋
And yes, I do feel a tiny bit guilty about my hot choc while you’re there with your glass of water 😂
I liked Nigella in the Bake off . l think she's lovely and good with everyone.

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Thebookofcarolagain · 22/09/2026 23:16

Ohbl i didn't know Nigella was in Bake Off. Might tune in next week.
In bed already! Let's see if i sleep!

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 23/09/2026 10:14

Thebookofcarolagain · 22/09/2026 23:16

Ohbl i didn't know Nigella was in Bake Off. Might tune in next week.
In bed already! Let's see if i sleep!

Oh give it a go @Thebookofcarolagain you might be pleasantly surprised. Her cookery/tasting knowledge seems so superior to Paul's tbh . Hope you slept and your back is ok . Just take it easy taking Dd1 to the dentist 🙏🤞😊

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Thebookofcarolagain · 23/09/2026 10:52

Morning
I went out like a light last night @DirtyGertiefromno30 amazing!
Woke just before 7, and it was raining. Was bucketing down for a couple of hours.
Off to dentists in 5 minutes. Have heat pads on my back, fingers crossed. Its still bloody sore, fed up with it.
Hope you have a good day.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 23/09/2026 13:24

Afternoon everyone 🤗
Glad you went out like a light last night @Thebookofcarolagain. Sounds like you’ve had a right old downpour there with you ! Hope the dentist goes ok and those heat pads are helping your back. You must be so fed up with it still being bloody sore. Fingers crossed it eases soon. Hope you have a lovely day, and take it easy if you can .
I have been busy here , washing out , washed my hair wrapping presents up now in thedin8ng room listening to Lord Peter Whimsey on BBC sounds . Got some gf bacon and cheese crisp bakes in for dinner never had them before we shall see 😁

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Thebookofcarolagain · 23/09/2026 13:30

Bloody Asda! Went in on way back ftom taking ds to dentist. He wanted to get painkillers do I limped in for the loo and an iced coffee. Back in car, 'box' of coffee in hand, shook it to mix properly and it sprayed all over me and car. Bloody fancy bit on side where lid attaches wasn't sealed right. I cba dragging myself back in to complain. Just fumed in car. Now I gotta put everything in wash to stop it staining 😡
And Zoe put the Communards on the radio and I couldn't bop along as is the law cos of my back...no fair! I want a refund of today.

Hope the cheese bakes are good @DirtyGertiefromno30

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 23/09/2026 14:19

Oh bloody hell @Thebookofcarolagain. What a palaver! I’d have just sat there fuming too, especially knowing you’ve now got to wash everything because of the bloody coffee 🙄.
And then the Communards comes on and you can’t even bop along because of your back yah boo sucks!
You definitely need a refund for today ! The cheese bakes are not good after all that too! The crispy breadcrumbed outer were very nice and tasty but l couldn't taste any cheese at all ! 🙄
Having a nice cuppa now 😁

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Thebookofcarolagain · 23/09/2026 14:27

What?? How can they call them cheesy if you can't taste the cheese @DirtyGertiefromno30 ? Drop them an email and complain you might get a voucher back as an apology. I looked on the coffee box but there's just an address for asda. Might try thier facebook they don't like adverse publicity 😄
Getting kinda peckish. Not sure if i cba to do anything about it though😄

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 23/09/2026 15:04

😂 Exactly @Thebookofcarolagain! Cheesy crisp bakes that don’t taste of cheese, what’s that all about 😂. I might just email them and see what they say, a voucher would be bere nice 😄. Facebook could be worth a go for you too! Hope you sort some food out, not good for you not eating anything. Even if it's just to take the bloody tablets for your back 🤗

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