Hugs for not feeling so good @AnnbNot a very good day yesterday - felt ill and/or slept most of the day so didn't get around to cooking anything and, after a good breakfast, I started to feel ill and did nothing else aqll day. So the duck is still waiting to be cooked today, if I get around to it. At present, feeling OK but a bit weary. BG well within range at least. I'm beginning to think there may be an issue with decaffeinated tea, so today I'll go back to ordinary tea and see how that feels. When I get over this, I'll give the decaffeinated another trial and see what happens.
Em phoned on Sunday to ask if the family could come up and be with me when I opened my presents (several of them which were brought up a few days ago). I thought it was a bit odd but, why not? So they came at about 1000, bringing yet another present with them. I guess that's why they wanted to be here, so that they could bring this one last one. It was a crocheted poncho which DIL had been making while she was recovering from her surgery and which was only finished on Christmas Eve with the assistance of Em and her big sister - load of tassels which had to be tied on. I put it on immediately and only took it off when I went to bed and have put it back on this morning. It's very cozy. Just what I needed yesterday and today. The rest of the gifts were thoughtful and useful. So kind of them all.
One of Neil's gifts was a set of "Famous Five" books - a modern version with title like "Five Go Gluten Free" and "Five Give Up The Booze". Although Enid Blyton is given as the author, I don't think it is anything she would have written. I don't think he's sure what to make of them. He certainly didn't expect to receive them. Everyone knows that Neil doesn't do Christmas (old fashioned Puritan really - a chip off the old block, you could say, a descendent of one of the Ministers who led their congregation out of the Church of Scotland).
Seriously???Happy Boxing Day fellow fighters, painters and posters on this Boxing Day Tuesday, Ah Tuesday and in fairness to the woke brigade me, me’s myself identify as Loretta. Only on Tuesdays.
Bloods sugars this morning were as expected, decadence wins and is very likely to score another win today.
Edit, drat posted to, too two soon.
Christmas Day in Tilehurst Towers was as expected and my youngest sons Polish in-laws experienced their first full on British Christmas dinner with all the usual accompaniments followed by Christmas pudding and a lot later in the day a very British sherry trifle. Polish Christmas feasts start on Christmas Eve and appear to finish in March ( slight exaggeration). We just cram it all into one day, thankfully.
An unusual present, or insult turned up, a dna testing kit, the Neanderthal version, just who do these gifters think I am, Eddie Izzard? Mind you it is Tuesday and Loretta always does her nails, just like Eddie Izzard.
Now have a great day all
Loretta.
Although I did read Enid Blyton books as a child, I never actually read any of the Famous Five books. Not sure why. Maybe my parents just never got around to buying them for me. Usually, it was classics like "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "Eight Cousins". I do remember "The Pole Star Family", but the rest have gone from my memory. I also remember being so very offended when my grandparents gave me a copy of "Alice in Wonderland" - the cartoon version, which I considered to be too babyish for a grown up girl of my advanced years (7), so my mother went out and bought a proper version of "Peter Pan" for me. Obnoxious child!Hugs for not feeling so good @Annb
I still have the original famous five (they are in my garage in an old wardrobe in there)...no wonder Neil was befuddled with the reinvented Enid Blyton...
BeautifulFbg 6.8
The stollen (from the Polish shop) is the best treat. It does not raise my blood sugars, despite having half an inch of compressed icing sugar on the outside. A thin slice was my mid morning treat yesterday. I will cut the rest in thin slices today and freeze it...
Wildlife nighttime video
It was a foul windy rainy night, and Cat Jade's night was all alone all night except Cat Midnight checking Jade from under the swing...you can see Midnight's eyes
41 secs
Creative...another Chinese Painting in SketchClubApp courtesy of my swirling fingers...
A dark murky morning presents itself outside, but birds are tweeting, and stray cats are creeping in to get their breakfast under the cover of darkness...
Me...another cuppa I think!
Have a good day.
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Such a beautiful Chinese scene. Never really thought that China had such steep hillsides, and it was a revelation when I realised that the depictions weren't imaginary. It was the same with Japanese landscapes - I never thought that the colours depected could be realistic - until I saw them and saw my error. You have such a sure touch with these Chinese scenes, Gennepher.Fbg 6.8
The stollen (from the Polish shop) is the best treat. It does not raise my blood sugars, despite having half an inch of compressed icing sugar on the outside. A thin slice was my mid morning treat yesterday. I will cut the rest in thin slices today and freeze it...
Wildlife nighttime video
It was a foul windy rainy night, and Cat Jade's night was all alone all night except Cat Midnight checking Jade from under the swing...you can see Midnight's eyes
41 secs
Creative...another Chinese Painting in SketchClubApp courtesy of my swirling fingers...
A dark murky morning presents itself outside, but birds are tweeting, and stray cats are creeping in to get their breakfast under the cover of darkness...
Me...another cuppa I think!
Have a good day.
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Great little sketch @dunelmGood morning everyone, just. Smashing day yesterday, nice and quiet this morning. Here is a sketch I did a few days ago on a small postcard size piece of watercolour paper. Hope your Boxing Day goes smoothly.
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Thank you very much @Annb for your lovely complimentsSuch a beautiful Chinese scene. Never really thought that China had such steep hillsides, and it was a revelation when I realised that the depictions weren't imaginary. It was the same with Japanese landscapes - I never thought that the colours depected could be realistic - until I saw them and saw my error. You have such a sure touch with these Chinese scenes, Gennepher.
An absolutely stupendous report @jjraakEND OF YEAR REPORT :
JJ has had an interesting year
Main studies have been
: Effects of exhaustion on the human body
: Best ways to combat mental issues
: Exercise as a way to improve mobility.
I have included remarks by his various tutors over the year.
Prof Dunworeout writes
"JJ has certainly taken excellent notes of how to reduce exhaustion, though he can try to run before he can walk.
I expect more improvements from him next term. 7/10”
Counsellor Oomigod writes
"This pupil has a long way to go in fully understanding the ramifications of coping with mental issues, but has applied himself all year, and i am impressed with progress so far 8/10”
Phys Ed Instructor U-insane Blot writes
"Excellent year for Raak.
Improvements all over the park.
Not back to full fitness after injuries, but did will in pre season training
I'll be looking to begin his rehab back into the first team early next term. 10/10”
Overall, given his tutors reports, I'm happy with the boys progress, though he does have more wild flights of fantasy than I'd personally care for.
I think next year will see us try to bring a little more reality & normality to his studies.
Yours sincerely
Rt honourable Sir beanthere-Dunthat.
MBE.
Headmaster of Whole life schooling.
Nice!Fbg 6.8
The stollen (from the Polish shop) is the best treat. It does not raise my blood sugars, despite having half an inch of compressed icing sugar on the outside. A thin slice was my mid morning treat yesterday. I will cut the rest in thin slices today and freeze it...
Wildlife nighttime video
It was a foul windy rainy night, and Cat Jade's night was all alone all night except Cat Midnight checking Jade from under the swing...you can see Midnight's eyes
41 secs
Creative...another Chinese Painting in SketchClubApp courtesy of my swirling fingers...
A dark murky morning presents itself outside, but birds are tweeting, and stray cats are creeping in to get their breakfast under the cover of darkness...
Me...another cuppa I think!
Have a good day.
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Stupendous...what a marvelous word .An absolutely stupendous report @jjraak
You must be proud.
well done, top marks, that man!END OF YEAR REPORT :
JJ has had an interesting year
Main studies have been
: Effects of exhaustion on the human body
: Best ways to combat mental issues
: Exercise as a way to improve mobility.
I have included remarks by his various tutors over the year.
Prof Dunworeout writes
"JJ has certainly taken excellent notes of how to reduce exhaustion, though he can try to run before he can walk.
I expect more improvements from him next term. 7/10”
Counsellor Oomigod writes
"This pupil has a long way to go in fully understanding the ramifications of coping with mental issues, but has applied himself all year, and i am impressed with progress so far 8/10”
Phys Ed Instructor U-insane Blot writes
"Excellent year for Raak.
Improvements all over the park.
Not back to full fitness after injuries, but did well in pre season training
I'll be looking to begin his rehab back into the first team early next term. 10/10”
Overall, given his tutors reports, I'm happy with the boys progress, though he does have more wild flights of fantasy than I'd personally care for.
I think next year will see us try to bring a little more reality & normality to his studies.
Yours sincerely
Rt honourable Sir beanthere-Dunthat.
MBE.
Headmaster of Whole life schooling.
Nice!Good morning everyone, just. Smashing day yesterday, nice and quiet this morning. Here is a sketch I did a few days ago on a small postcard size piece of watercolour paper. Hope your Boxing Day goes smoothly.
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Thank you @Lamont Dwell done, top marks, that man!
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