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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 10/10/2026 15:32

It's that time again 🤗
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@Thebookofcarolagain
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Thebookofcarolagain · 10/11/2026 17:31

Ds2 isn't gonna be home @DirtyGertiefromno30 He bought Scotch pies yesterday and said just have one. Ds1 is having beans and tuna (🤪)
Just took next meds so fingers crossed they kick in.
Had my meds delivered (by motorbike!) Suppose its cheaper than a van but thier was a delivery to gp surgery while I was waiting!
Then had a phone will from hosp re my bloods. They are up from last time yeah! Also booked a week for next blood test in Dec before I need more meds. Week before Xmas so getting in before Xmas closures.

Washing didn't dry, some stuff almost dried though but its all on screen.
Blooming cold now but avoiding heating cos ds1 doesn't feel the cold😄

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 10/11/2026 17:50

Very generous of your Ds2 to share his Scotch pies @Thebookofcarolagain and it will save you cooking 🤗. Your DS2 has got his Scotch pies all sorted for his tea as well and at least DS1 has found himself something to eat although, beans and tuna sounds an interesting combination 🤪 .Really pleased your blood results have gone up, that's great newsyay!! And very sensible getting your next blood test booked before all the Christmas closures. The medication delivery by motorbike made me laugh, not something you see every day! 😂 Hope the next lot of tablets start doing their job and your back eases a bit more. Shame about the washing, typical when you need it to dry 🙄. Fingers crossed re the pain meds 🤞🙏🤗.
Just getting warmer here now thankfully 😁. Bake off on tonight yay!
Feeling a bit more organised about Christmas now l did a bit more packing it's starting to come together phew ! 😁

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Thebookofcarolagain · 10/11/2026 18:27

Oh heck you are far too organised already @DirtyGertiefromno30 😄😄
I used to be very organised when kids were younger. Stressed but organised 😄 i am kinda organised, got stuff and know what else I need but no wrapping yet! Oh I need to check wrapping paper etc. I think i have enough but better check.
Back feels slightly better thanks, not huge improvement but better than nothing.
Had scotch pie and crisps, cuppa and a choc covered bourbon for tea (yes I got more this week😄 they are delish)

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 10/11/2026 18:52

Being organised is a survival skill when you've got kids @Thebookofcarolagain🤣! I bet you were run ragged but at least you knew where everything was! 😁 You're doing well with the Christmas shopping and there's no rush to get the wrapping done. Definitely worth checking the wrapping paper though, there's nothing worse than getting halfway through and discovering you've run out! 😂 So pleased your back is a little better, hopefully it'll keep improving 🤞🙏. And Scotch pie, crisps and a chocolate covered bourbon sounds like a pretty decent tea to me! 😁 You'll have to hide those biscuits or they'll be gone before you know it! 🤣😋🤤
Oh what l wouldn't do for one of those Bourbon biccies 😋🤣. Raining out here now and it is still so cold 😱🥶
I probably need to have my tea bit l must confess l am not hungry .
Will have to go and do it soon we want to watch Bake off 😁

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Thebookofcarolagain · 10/11/2026 21:59

Hope you managed something for tea @DirtyGertiefromno30
Ds2 was very late home so made hinself a big sandwich. He is back tomorrow and poss Thursday but is gonna make sure he is home by tea time Thursday for the ribs. 😄
I forgot about the leftover pastry so will make something with it tomorrow. Maybe a big ish cheese and ham pastie style thingy? 😄 That might do for ds1 and my tea?
Weather for foreseeable isn't very inspiring. It came up on my YT for some reason.
Took some paracetamol about an hour ago which is helping slightly so might alternate tgem tomirriw. Fibgers crossed.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 10/11/2026 22:25

That cheese and ham pastie sounds lovely @Thebookofcarolagain 😋! A good way to use up the leftover pastry and make something tasty for you and DS1. At least DS2 is making sure he's home in time for the ribs on Thursday! 😂 The weather really isn't looking very inspiring for either of us 🙄. Hope that Paracetamol continues to help and you wake up feeling a bit better tomorrow. Fingers crossed! Didn't fancy tea so just had a hot choc and a few biscuits which was very nice 😋😁.
Watched Bake off and now watching Highland cops which we all love 👏😁.

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Thebookofcarolagain · 11/11/2026 07:50

Morning all.
Weird night. Didn't sleep for ages then woke up several times changed my position then went back to sleep. Wierd dreams too but cant remember them now. Goodness knows what was going on.
Back still sore but hopefully meds will kick in soon.
Rubbish weather, wet overnight and cloudy dark.
Hope you all have a good day.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 11/11/2026 08:32

Good morning everyone 🤗
Off to see Mum this morning.
Weather cold 6C but dry at least 😊.
Oh bless you @Thebookofcarolagain, sounds like you had a really restless night. Hope your back eases soon once your meds kick in and you can have a more comfortable day. Horrible weather doesn't help either . Take care of yourself lovely . Hope everyone is ok and has a good day 🤗.

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Thebookofcarolagain · 11/11/2026 10:12

Same here @DirtyGertiefromno30 6° to get up to 8 whoohoo😄
Took paracetamol and have processed all the meat I got into freezer, dishes done, bin is out.
Slightly brighter here clouds parting here and there.
Back is slightly better now, not great but better, its coffee time😄

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 11/11/2026 12:52

Afternoon everyone 😊
Back home from seeing Mum she was fine there thankfully. Audiology came and sorted her hearing aids out so she was great there 🤗. But brighter and warmer here now 10C . Having yogurt and apple to dinner and a huge mug of tea 😋😁.
Well you've been busy already @Thebookofcarolagain! And at least your back is a little bit better, hopefully it keeps heading in the right direction 🤞🙏🤗. Lovely to see a bit of brighter weather for you too, even if it's still blooming cold!

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Thebookofcarolagain · 11/11/2026 13:20

Oh crikey I zonked out for about an hour!
Good that your mums hearing aids are all sorted @DirtyGertiefromno30 .
Blooming clouds are back and its cold again.😡

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 11/11/2026 14:16

Freezing here too @Thebookofcarolagain 🥶. Got the washing in the tumble . You must have needed the rest love . Mind you those Tramadol make me sleepy 😱.
Just watching Pobl y Cwn l used to watch it years ago 🤣.
Ready meal for tea Chicken curry and rice and gluten free bits 😋.
I am looking forward to it 😁.

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 11/11/2026 18:15

Oh tea was lovely the GF spring rolls are delicious 😋. l even left a review for them on Asda 🤣. Heating on here now.
DH is watching the sinking of the SS United States . He is enthralled here 🤣

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Thebookofcarolagain · 11/11/2026 19:37

Made the cheese/ham pastry thingy for tea. Was pretty nice if I say so myself 😄 Had tomatoes and crisps with it.
I caved and got cinnamon swirls in Aldi so had one for afters with a cuppa.
You tea sounds good @DirtyGertiefromno30 another gf win. 😁
Have dozed off and on a couple of times this afternoon/pm. Must be the damm tablets. Oh well they are working better than anything else has with the paracetamol in between so tough. Its still there just not agony any more.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 11/11/2026 19:59

Ooh that pastry sounds lovely @Thebookofcarolagain, especially with the tomatoes and crisps! 😋 And cinnamon swirls too, l can't blame you for caving, they're lovely with a cuppa l used to devour them whole 🤣. At least the tablets are finally giving you some relief, even if they're making you sleepy. I think that will wear off as you get more used to the dude effects fingers crossed 🤞.Hopefully the pain continues to ease and you get a decent night's sleep tonight love 🙏 .
Race across the world on now😁.

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/11/2026 10:10

Good morning everyone 🤗
Beautiful day here sunny and blue skies ☀️,cold though but l will take it anything is better than damp dour grey foggy gloomy days 😁.
Nothing planned for today hope everyone is ok and your back is continuing to improve @Thebookofcarolagain 🤞🙏🤗.
Have a lovely day everyone 🤗

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Thebookofcarolagain · 12/11/2026 10:26

Morning all.
Same weather here @DirtyGertiefromno30 . Bit windy too.
Another rubbish night, methinks I will avoid the tramadol before bed in future.
Got ribs marinating in home made BBQ sauce and gonna do a maple glaze for the third rack.
Back not a lot better @DirtyGertiefromno30 was rubbush first thing despite meds and brufen gel and being blasted by shower. Taking paracetamol with my coffee now, fingers crossed.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/11/2026 12:47

Afternoon everyone 😊
Weather still very good here , nice to see it for a change . DH out in the garden cutting the hedge , l have decluttered and tidied my drawers and thrown out a black bag of old clothes that are no good to man nor beast 🤣.
Mum not in a good mood for my sister unfortunately 😞.
Oh bless you @Thebookofcarolagain, sounds like you've had a rough night again 😕. Hope the Paracetamol kicked in and gave you some relief. Probably worth leaving the Tramadol before bed if you think it's making your nights worse. Those ribs sound lovely though, especially with the maple glaze. Hope you can have a more comfortable day bless you love.
Just paid the car tax £200 and the RAC £91 , when does it end 😱.

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/11/2026 13:00

Mum ok for my sister now thank God 🙏. Just going to have tea and toast for dinner 😁.

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Thebookofcarolagain · 12/11/2026 16:38

Afternoon all.
Ooh another good clean out @DirtyGertiefromno30 very satisfying.
Ouch for the car expences though.
I have put the bubble wrap on the living room window. Did the large pane then ds2 finally appeared and did the other part.
Had the heating on for an hour it was baltic here. Looks like the apocalypse out there now the clouds are so black against the sunset.
Dozed off again mid day! Damm meds are doing a number on me this time.
Suppose I better get the ribs started.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/11/2026 17:33

Evening everyone 😊
You’ve been busy again @Thebookofcarolagain, that bubble wrap should make a difference in the warmth and the condensation fingers crossed 🤞🙏. Lovely of DS2 to help you with the windows bless him. Hope the ribs turn out lovely , l am sure they will be delicious 😋. Sorry the meds are knocking you about so much though, here's hoping you get a much better night tonight love 🙏.
I know re blinking car expenses @Thebookofcarolagain could well do without that this close to Christmas but l stuck them on my CC so hopefully l won't have to pay till after Christmas 🤞🙏. Beautifully lit sky tonight ❤️

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/11/2026 17:36

Forgot to say have had beans on baked potatoes for tea tonight and it was yummy 😋, you know me and baked potatoes 😋 🤣.
Having a lovely cuppa now 😁 👏

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DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/11/2026 19:48

Just been out to cheer on Owain Wyn Evans on his bike ride as he was coming through Crickhowell for Children in need , bless him he has raised nearly 2million for children in need . Great job . Going to have a hot chocolate now and watch Shetland 😁

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Thebookofcarolagain · 12/11/2026 20:32

Lovely photo @DirtyGertiefromno30 .
Ribs were ok, glaze didn't thicken as it was supposed to though, oh well it was ok . BBQ wasn't too shabby.😃
You will turn into a pile of beans @DirtyGertiefromno30 😆😆 my Ds1 is the same, he loves them.
Just had a hot choc with marsh mallows too @DirtyGertiefromno30 😄
Job centre in the morning and have to go get bread too.
Still cold but not as cold as it was this afternoon for some reason.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 12/11/2026 20:39

Haha I'll be a walking bean soon @Thebookofcarolagain 😂 . I love baked beans and they are very good for us 🤣😇. Your ribs sound lovely even if the glaze didn't behave itself 😋 . Hot choc and marshmallows just perfect on such a cold evening 😋 . Hope the Job Centre goes ok tomorrow and you get your bread and your poor back is better 🤞🙏. Stay warm now 🤗.
Watching The Good Life till Shetland comes on 😁.

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