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Oh dear!

I have a major pain in my neck, tho thankfully my head is on straight-ish.

Furniture shuffling " seemed like a good idea at the time, was not a good idea. I was bored of the lounge " so decided it needed a revamp. It looks... exactly as it did before minus all the stuff which now is now littering the garage floor. The TV " (I despise TV’s) " they are ugly " mine is the ugliest. It’s one of those verra old big tardis lookalikes that weighs a tonne " not like the nice new-fangled slim jims " this is a monster one from the Ark. I lifted, moved, hoped to accidently drop it ‘til I realised my feet are broken enough already and they were directly underneath said tardis " moved onto, moved offto, moved out of, moved back into... pushed wooden box... tried to figure out what the two dozen wires were all for at the back going into various boxes (who knows?), couldn’t figure, so put it all back where it started " I despise any wires.

However, I’ve decluttered the lounge (verra proud of myself) and cluttered the garage (who cares?) " which is fine " it’s a garage. Meanwhile " my neck is pained badly, my hands want to drop off and my feet are complaining. Grass had a big haircut and I plaited my bamboo " I have an boo-arch " kindof " in a place where no-one can see me. Divine. A large fern to trip over too " and I do. Petals in the river. Bottom of house is hoovered, stairs washed, finally unpacked my bag from last weekend , opened up my box of new mugs (indulgence is wonderful), dusted, defurred and found 5 marbles under the sofa. Kitties " they love marbles!

Washing is done... and on. Little fellas school books and boots are all put away for 9 weeks (when I ask y'all where I've put them come September, remind me they are in the office, please) and my conservatory is one mahousive spider down, which is now in the hoover. I know it will exact it’s revenge on me and it’s relatives are going to run out from under the sofa when I least suspect it. Ugh and ack " feel guilty " but it was waving it’s legs at me and it just got wooshed up in a surge of panic stations. Rescued iddy biddy teeny tiny frog " he may become my Prince. My Missy sunflowers are smiling at me.

Just how cute is this little fella

Spot, the frog!









Back in the pond (stay away from the grass!)



I don’t think I’ve spoken to anyone out loud loud today, can’t remember, which is why I’m prattling on.

Domesticity " YUK. I am no goddess.

Such a busy week ahead. Work work and work. I have to interview people for my old job on Wednesday " that’s going to be weird. Haven’t interviewed folk before " not sure I really know what to say/ask " will muddle thru no doubt. Think I will be more nervous than them. The only questions I can think to ask is “if a teacher wants you to do something, and you can’t, will you be able to say “no, I’m not able to do that right now” ? " and “will you object to kids coming in and painting flowers on the wall? ”. Obviously, if the candidate likes Earl Grey Tea " then the job is theirs. Ha! I have 4 full all-days " not sure I will manage that and the little fella. Tired.

Medical appointments on Tues and Fri, little fella with me 24/7 " mmmmm... no one here to look after him for those appointments, parents on holiday, ex won’t, not sure what I’m going to do there. Mmmmmmm... thinking. Something's happening tomorrow afternoon - I can't think what. I think I have to be somewhere... it'll come to me

So...... gonna take my potion now and try and get some zzzzzzzzzzz’s.




Missy " ahhhhhhhh... love your running style hey " you’ve got a blue on... know the feeling girlie " up and down like a yoyo at the mo. Poison ivy too " see, now that’s not good. We have ivy on the deck " how did that happen? I’m not sure we have poison ivy over here " does sound nasty! Hope both you and Dj will recover quickly. Love you Mis " you are smiling from my mantelpiece right now " 3 big sunflowers.

who me

hope it's not as bad as mine, i'm finally getting over it, it took about a week and a half

Morning crew, Beagle here, all bleary eyed, stayed up until 4am to watch Wimbledon, what a match, commiseration to Andy he played his heart out but Roger is a true champion. Unbelievable stuff.

Proud of your achievements today Izzie, I'm knackered (read that as a compliment) just reading it all so know exactly how you must be feeling, it's all or nothing with you isn't? Hope all your pains will have disappeared tomorrow after a good night's sleep. (((Izzie)))

Busy myself for the next few days, K, I and C arriving tonight for a surprise visit, kids are on holidays and Mum is bringing them to the big smoke for some shopping. Mrs. B has many chores lined up for me today, so my joints will be aching as well by tonight..

oh.... you will be knackered too!

So happy they are coming down - lovely for you and MrsB. Don't do tooooo much hun - shall be keeping my eye on you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The tennis was truly an epic - Andy was great - but Roger - well, he is scrumptious and simply the best in the world. What a wonderful game - I was on the edge of my seat and had to keep disappearing out - just couldn't watch at times - nerves of jelly me, with tennis.

Yep, all or nothing. Yesterday was sick day - couldn't do a thing. Today I felt as tho I HAD to do something - too much. hey ho. My lounge is grateful. Now it just needs to be completely redecorated. 'Twee' is wearing thin. Comtemporary is calling. Oh... if I could just get rid of carpeting and radiheaters (as we say) - but the little fella spends half his life doing headstands, gymnastics and breakdancing in the centre of the room - so he won't go for floorboards - Sheeesh - does he not realise I need decking - HA! Bless him. Underfloor heating here would require winning the lottery - which of course, I don't do - the lottery that is. Did love that at Links Tor, underfloor heating in my rooms - I was permanently hot toots. Drove everyone else mad.

In fact, the whole house here needs a makeover - except for my bedroom which is just lush. No changing that!

One day it will get done.


Enjoy the kids and K being down - love and hug them huge. Try and persuade M to bring them over here.... and PACK YOU AND MRS B IN THE SUITCASES! xxxxxxxx

Aunt Foxfyre's home remedy for poison ivy:

Make plain oatmeal as you would if you were going to eat it, but a lot thicker and mixed with a tablespoon or two of baking soda. Apply to rash area and let harden.

Vinegar - Apple Cider Vinegar works best-- don't skimp but pat on the rash or blisters for quick relief from itch. Full strength dishwashing liquid works pretty well too--the degreaser elements seem to break down the oil that causes the rash.

I have also used aloe vera gel or rub the inside of a banana peel on the rash.

If all else fails, go get a cortazone shot, but the home remedies work just as well for most without the harmful effects of steroid therapy.

That's kind FoxyF - hope they see and give it a go. You just never know what may work a? Thanku. Hope the rest of your evening is great. x

I got it Foxy - thank you so much. It is mighty bothersome this morning...think I am going to go make me some oatmeal.

have a good day y'all. laying low. wee bit tired I think. Having to plan...not loving my schedule this summer...too busy for me. I am SO not a soccer Mom.

Hey Mis - so not a planner, me. Ought to really - then I'd know where I was at. As it is... getting to the next day requires effort. Little fella is here with me and asking "what are we doing for the summer"..... oooooooooooh. I dunnoooooooo! Need to get to the end of term at school. Ack - interviews on Wed... so not looking forward to that. Yuk.


G is back on British soil and was meant to be coming by a while back - think he musta fallen asleep at his. Will let him zzzzzzzz. He's had a great time in Kenya.

Off to look as tho I am doing something useful now. Tired tho. Catchya later. x

non drowsy reactine is very good too, the anthistamine helps with the itch and swelling

my doctor told me this after giving me a cript for a heavy duty coma inducing antihistamine and i complained about the side effects

I am okay...it has not spread - it is only on my right arm - but I know it is there - doing my best not to scratch it....I really don't want to go to the dr., and I hate antihistimines...I am already sleepy!

not so bluesy today. That is a happy thing. My slumps usually go for days. It was just a hiccup of a blue day - I hope.

I am very glad you are feeling better Didge.

Iz - I don't like to plan...but this summer is getting a little hairy for me...if I don't start planning - I will over commit and end up a massive basket case. So I need to write it all down so I can tell people "No" when I need to. I hate it..it is just my best survival technique.

Hello Izzie,...how did the day find you?
Hello mismi. Sorry to hear about the ivy. Seems between Foxfyre and djjd62,...your in good hands. A friend once was clearing his lot,....had a large burnpile going,....yes,..you guessed it,..poison ivy, or oak,.....after breathing that in,...hospital, steroid shots,....swollen,...eyes shut for days..

ddj62. I liked the picture of the lambs ear,.....I have a patch of those growing,..and some get over ten feet tall. I really enjoy your landscape shots.

Long grass needs cut. Be back later. Good day all.

Morning crew. Just popping by and see what's happening.

Alex, cut my lawns yesterday, dry sunny day and took the opportunity.

Entertaining the two apples of my eye today so won't have much computer time at my disposal.

Wishing you all well.

BEAgle... have fun with the gkids - precious moments - enjoy them all. x

Alex... day found me... or I found it. Masai bracelet - beautiful beads. Pleasant evening letting the Iz Great Wall of Defence down a layer and going with the flow, thanku. x

Mis - hope the oatmeal worked and the itch is less. Deep breaths girlie - one day at a time. x

FoxyF - read over on t'other thread - thinking of you and wishing you WELL. x

Dj - hope today has been a better one for you. x

((((((((((((((((((((Boida)))))))))))))))))))))))))




G returned from Kenya - we've been looking at his pics for hours. Quite honestly - incredible. Have oooohed and aaaaaaaaaahed and nearly shed a tear at the spectacle of Kilimanjaro... he's so very lucky to have experienced that. It was a trip we planned 2 years ago - however, we decided he was just testing the waters this trip ... or rather the Savannah - next time, own jeep, guide, taking 2 cameras and a little fella. Maybe - we'll see.

Smooches to all - hoping all the crew will jump onboard and let us know they are all OK when they can.

Good to hear Bethie has a new 'puter - missed ya girl. x

Blue... miss you hugely. x

good way to spend the day dutchy

went for a wander back the neighbours lane yesterday

golden grain and blue skies, a truly canadian scene



sumac in bloom



cattails

Beautiful pics Dj - the wheat field does it for me. Love the contrast colours... fabulous. Thanku. x

i loved the way the wheat field turned out

this is not as cool, but lots of contrast in colour

Yikes, dj, Don't you know that sumac is poison? It's in the same category as oak and ivy.

Comparison pix.



Loved your wheat fields, however

i was on the other side of the ditch from it, so i was safe

The poison sumac is a lovely plant. I have several in the back. The old dried buds attract the Northern Flicker woodpecker. One of the most beautiful birds I have seen in person.

Good Morning!

Alex, what a pretty little birdy.

Poison anything is on my list right now. I think the rash is drying up...I cannot tell if the itching is all in my head now. <shaking my fist at Didge> I really do not know where I picked it up...I have thought and thought about it. Oh well...

Dutchy I know you are enjoying your family! So happy for you! ((Dutchy))

I am spinning my wheels...so I am looking for traction today. I hate trying and not succeeding. The laundry will be done. IT WILL BE.

Izzie, I hope you are well. Please forgive me guys...I am not reading back..I will soon though. My attention span...well it is the reason I am spinning my wheels I am sure...pretty sure I have ADD. kidding sort of.

I will see you all later..
Hugs
mis