Swagger Inn thread 166 - where the forrin one tries to come up with a witty title but fails

[WickedWenchOfTheNorth]

Good lord Wicked - you might want to change country - those Swedes are obviously utterly bonkers - we're all very sane over here

DH is currently flailing around trying to get ready for SportingExamDay So far he has tried to refill his flasks that I'd already filled... I' keeping out of his way now, It's the only way to ensure we stay married I think.

Tomato soup has been blitzed and is sitting in the fridge waiting for lunch. Porridge is soaking ready for breakfast, and I'm going to distract myself from my rumbling stomach with more troubled blood while I wait for the oats to soften up/milk to go all creamy.

The new chickens still want to get OUT!!!! at any opportunity, and are at the bottom of the pecking order, but they seem to be setting in ok.

and at pristine dog walkers. Are these some of the new owners that are going to cause a rehoming crisis decided they needed a dog for lockdown, do you think? As you say MrsG - wait until it get proper cold and dank and miserable... if they have any sense they'll embrace the mud-encrusted, unbrushed hair, multilayered clothing and general air of dishevelment that comes with the territory is my approach to outdoor animal maintenance.

I've heard Knives Out mentioned before - is this something I should add to my list of things to watch?

Final though after RTFT - wearing the same half a dozen outfits over the summer. Yes. Me too apricot. I do think I could easily cull 2/3 of my wardrobe. Dresses especially. I've one one once, because we went for a BBQ with friends. Other than that they are just completely impractical for my lifestyle, because I can't be bothered getting changed between 'nice' and 'practical' clothes on the same day for different jobs. (We clearly need another trip to Prague in baking hot weather, so I can wear a selection and waft around without needing to clean out chicken coops.)

Right. I have been typing for hours... I'll do a bit of reading and then I'll get the porridge going. Sounds like DH is off too...

Morning wenches.

Knives Out is Chris Evans, Daniel Craig murder mystery type thing —I think—

It’s the same with accidentally buying stuff online Fancy. Or even in a shop “how did that bottle of vodka and bag of Giant Wotsits end up in my basket?”

Such a relief you got the Prosecco

Good luck to MrHelen today.

Usual shite today but at least it’s sunny.

Morning. Of to FancyMan's later so mustn't laze around too long - need a bath first, think there's a leak in my shower so the quick option is out

Good luck to MrHelen

That accidental shopping thing happens a lot Letus, DD managed to accidentally add some more cheese to the trolley....

Thank fuck for the Prosecco Fancys Oh, and well done to your DD with the cheese

I also do that, wear the same outfits during the summer, the comfy ones that get washed over and over again.

Ah, yes, Prague in July (?) never again

So, my plan was to have the kitchen wall wallpapered and ready this day, not gonna happen, I mean there are other important things to do, like watch crappy telly

Afternoon. Summer came back, lovely sunny day here. Nothing much done. DH played golf with DS, SIL and DGS so I was able to sit outside without any interruptions.

Hope MrHelen's exam day went well.

at never again to Prague in July. It was hot.

Emotional ending of season 3 of Stranger Things , and then a surprise! Looking forward to season 4. I like season 1 the best so far, season 3 had a lot of "teenage stuff" in it but still good.
Looking forward to season 2 of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor that starts soon👍

Evening wenches.

Accidental cheese Fancy . Hope you’ve had a nice day with FancyMan.

Nothing wrong with a day of crappy and non-crappy tv Wicked.

How did MrHelen do?

Sounds like you had a peaceful day Apricot.

I’ve been cleaning DS1’s room but the battery ran out on the hoover so I had to stop.

Evening. I'm in awe of wallpaper plans Wicked - it's not something I ever want to attempt. I pattern-matched curtains once, and that was enough for me.

I have spent the day stewing up fruit (6 kilos?) and smashing glass (oops). Plus a bit of shopping, but no exciting.accidental purchases.

DH is now a proper qualified instructor in SportingActivity This doesn't mean that he gets to tell me what to do though. We are very clear on that.

Excellent news Apricot - an interruption-free day.

I hate it when the hoover battery runs out LetUS - it's bloody annoying. Mine for a new battery under warranty recently but it still doesn't seem to last very long

We've been watching another Buffy, and now trying Mandy again - hopefully without power cuts this time...

Outside is dreich, with a side order of geese, crows and gulls. I wouldn't bother tbh. Back to bed is the best bet.

Morning wenches.

Well done MrHelen!

Tav’s looking sparkling and tidy. Thanks Helen.

I have a day off. Woohooooo! Dishwasher already on. Plan is a few errands in town, continue DS1’s room, shower and then heading for a sports massage type thing. For now though, I’m enjoying watching tv in peace.

Morning.
Congratulations to MrHelen

Enjoy your day off Letus - have you heard from DS at all much? My DS is sporadic with conversation - texted me at 2am last night

Have had a super day off. Physio thing was brilliant - my hips and back feel better already. Watched some tv too.

DS1 is a bit lax with replying to texts, unless it’s DS2 messaging him. They’ve FaceTimed each other a couple of times. He’s text me today though as he needed laundry advice so I phoned him and —made him have a chat— we had a lovely chat. Not sure I’m the best person to tell him where he’ll dry his clothes that can’t go in a dryer what with me not knowing the laundry set up there. Glad I taught him the basics of washing, although I’m under no illusion he’ll iron anything . Nice to talk to him though.

Afternoon. Miserable day here, I've been doing some general admin stuff which is very boring.

Well done to MrHelen.

Glad you've had a good day and a nice chat with DS1 LetUs. When my DS was living on his own a few years ago I gave him an ironing lesson, but I don't think he bothered. To be honest there's not much I iron these days.

It's getting dark already, very depressing.

Evening
Have spent the day with FancyMan - brief walk, a bit of gardening & lunch. May try another Money Heist episode with DD tonight. No Suarez yet in series 3

FancyCat is still very scabby but seems otherwise on top form and is perpetually hungry. Even more so than normal - before anyone says anything. Seriously, she is mithering for food as soon as her bowl is empty

Washing have been successfully completed and most of it has been dried. I knew you’d want to know

Not enjoying the nights drawing in either.

Your day sounds lovely Fancy. Don’t suppose ScaredyCat could be eating any of the food when your back’s turned? Bit of a long shot.

DH is watching football so I might have an early night with —a book— Brandon and Simon. New book arrived today - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. I’ll pop it on the pile of stuff to read once I’ve finished Troubled Blood.

It's true that ScaredyCat eats much quicker than FancyCat it's true, and does try to steal food. I try to monitor them, but standing over them while they eat is rather dull

Next step - cat CCTV. This will not only show which cat is eating which food, but also will catch them sitting back and relaxing with a newspaper, doing a bit of yoga, some knitting.

Letus

Evening. It's not just the nights drawing in - this morning was the first time I woke up and though 'but it's still dark' Not pitch, but still

LOL re. the cat CCTV - I know what you mean though, every morning, Stupid Cat doesn't finish her expensive 'special diet' biscuits and I have to try and whip the remainder off the floor before Piglet Inconvenient Cat nips in and scoffs them. Life it too short to stand over them though. I reckon your CCTV would show FancyCat doing chin lifts (etc) on the cat tower, to get nice and fit in preparation for going out to beat up the local cats again.

DH had the day off today, which was very disconcerting in terms of working out what day of the week it was. The weather didn't improve either, so though we did go out for a walk, I didn't bother trying to do any washing. I did finish Troubled Blood though, and was reading the acks (because, you know....) to find that the last 'thanks' was to TB for telling JKR about this place and stuff about Aleister Crowley. I'm now waiting for TB to be declared a trans-hating satanist... except - oh, he's a bloke. So no-one's going to organise a witch-hunt for him.

Fräsan just smelled my feet and the look she gave me was priceless

You already finished it????

I'm a fast reader

Blimey! You deserve a

Aaaaaand he's back
Ok so there was just one 2 second clip of him standing there looking all stern, he didn't even get to stride around speaking Spanish all quickly and authoritatively but there was a cheer in this house

helen - can you imagine the carnage if the JKR Haterz took on the Batshiteers?