General Chat

That school of Esmes does sound so good Linda. How nice to be able to go there for coffee and scone. And lovely for the pupils too to get training in 'life skills'.

Well another early start because the kitchen fitter was coming, but not quite as early as it should have been. The radio normally comes on at seven and we listen to the Today programme on radio 4 until we get up. I was dozing and wondering when the radio would come on, when OH suddenly got up saying that it was eight o’clock. We had forgotten that because the power was turned off several times yesterday that the alarm would need resetting. Luckily the kitchen fitter didn’t turn up until half past, so we weren’t caught out.

I will go to “ The Bakery” in Esme’s school this morning. The sixth form run various enterprises which includes a weekly bakery, or cafe in the school hall. The cook makes scones, cakes etc. and the more able of the pupils take orders and serve. It is quite well supported by the families, lots of grandparents turn up. It is only £2 for a scone and coffee, so good value The various classes in the senior school all come and eat the goodies as well. It gives them practice in ordering for themselves. Esme and her friend are allowed to come and sit with me when I go, which she likes. They don’t have to hand over cash as that is beyond them, but their food is paid for out of the class fund. Every term the parents are asked for a voluntary contribution to the class fund which is used to pay for such treats. They do take the children out into the community a lot and buy things when they are out. Morrisons cafe is a favourite, while they are there, they buy lots of healthy snacks for the classroom, so the children can have them whenever they want. They have fridge and a toaster, so Esme often has toast with lashings of butter. That might sound odd, but they are all children with severe special needs, so most of them need to eat regularly throughout the day, not just lunch. A bit like me when I come to think of it :-D

Hahaha that made me chuckle names. Yes it did get a good cut just like my grass but I hadn't had it cut properly for 2 years hence it was way down my back and was too heavy. I'm sure my headaches were connected to the weight.

I'm still missing it round my shoulders and out in the wind today, yikes it was chilly round the neck but at least it wasn't blowing in my face and I could see the plants better!

:-D
Actually, I was quite impressed that I spotted it as I had’t recovered from having drops in my eyes. Sometimes it is not a typo but just bad reading. I was convinced the other week that the grass cutters had cut Florence’s hair - until I re read it. :-D :-D :-D

Oops, bad typing again :-D

The floor was dreadful, black, mouldy and really rotten. Underneath the chipboard is a floating concrete floor with a blue liner on it and thankfully that was fine. The fitter cut the bad flooring out and was able to patch it with the chipboard OH had. There is going to be a layer of plywood over the whole floor before the vinyl goes down, so it will be fine.

:-D :-D :-D I wondered what a "sick unit" was but didn't like to ask lol

I know you didn’t like the kitchen, but is it that bad - ‘ when the sick unit… ‘ ;-) ;-)

When I do have the cataracts done life will be very difficult until both are done. I will still need fairly strongish glasses so wouldn’t be able to drive until I got new glasses and may have to wait until both are done. At least I’ve got longer to think about it as it has only been three weeks since I was told I had one.

names, that is good news for you re driving :-D

What a huge relief all round.

That will be a relief for you Names.

The kitchen has been stripped out. The gas which we won’t be using anymore has been capped off and the sockets which are in the wrong place have been taken out. The biggest problem is that when the sick unit was taken out, we saw that the floor underneath is totally rotten, there must have been a leak for a very long time. Luckily the floor is just chip board and OH has some new stuff in the garage which he found in the loft, so hopefully it will repair fairly easily, but we won’t know until it is all ripped out

I’m sitting here waiting for my eyes to return to normal after drops. The consultant says I am really seeing too well to have my cataracts done ( I thought it was only one eye at the moment) - good news is that I am well within driving regs. So the op is put off until I start having real problems.

I have been a complete numpty :-D :-D

I have discovered that the company I ordered some clothes from that were rubbish were not Evans. Evans were taken over and are now Simply Curves not Curvedreams!!!!

I discovered this when I decided to have another look and see what happened to Evans and then all became clear. I had clicked on a different company below what came up so that explains all.

Oh my goodness, I def need my cataracts doing sooner than later as obviously struggling to read things properly.

But at least I have solved a problem and actually may well look at Simply Curves aka Evans and see what they have,

I have dusted and polished everything today all looks sparkling. So now sitting with a cuppa before hoovering round. Washing is out and should be dry soon as rain has held off thankfully but very very windy still.

Morning all

Better start to my day as I have found my new hoover is in the North West delivery(probably Inverness) so should be with me tomorrow....yay :-D

As for the clothes that came from Curvedreams, they sent another email trying to wriggle out of refunding me and sending a returns label. offering me 40% and keep the items or a gift card for £130!

Er I replied saying why would I want to keep the clothes that dont fit, are awful etc and no ty I don't want a gift card, just a refund.

I wait with baited breath!

Bright enough day but windy again and not sure if rain is on the way.

Tesco coming 4-5pm which is late in the day but I can get on with things during the day now I know when they are coming..

Hope you kitchen fitting is going well Linda.

Sheila, had forgotten brands like Gap, Lands End so may revisit them ty.

But if you are charged when you order and have to pay returns, then that puts me off as makes it so expensive.

Florence in the hebrides

I quite like Seasalt, they seem to do a bigger range now, and more colours. I can't wear 'earthy' tones so was pleased to see more reds, blues etc. this year. Gap is still trading online, good for tops etc. and they seem to have a wider range this year. Next does sell lots of different brands, as does Debenhams and M & S. I've shopped with Lands End in the past, however I don't think their returns are free.

I found it easier to find clothes after I lost all my weight. Before that, I used to be in despair, going round the shops with plenty of money to spend, but totally unable to find anything to fit which I liked.

We were up early this morning because the kitchen fitter said he would be here at 8.15, of course he was half an hour late, but at least arrived and is happily dismantling the old kitchen.

Names, thanks for the correction. Yes I meant Fat Face :-D

Its not a problem sending things back really as we have a post office in the village and daughter goes to town most days.

My problem is finding clothes I like whether that be online or in an actual shop!

I can’t be bothered with ordering clothes on line and having to send them back when they don’t fit, or I don’t like them. If I can’t try them on in a shop, then I don’t bother. I am lucky enough to live in an area where there are lots of shops, so it isn’t a problem. It must be really difficult for you Florence living in such a remote spot.

Fat Boy, Ann, not sure what you have in mind as I think you meant Fatface :-S

Hope you like your purchase when the arrive Florence.

Well I finally ordered 2 tops, a pair of trousers and a dress from Klass. Got some good deals as was in the sale. Fingers crossed I like them and they fit ok.

Shall let you know once they arrive.

I looked on Seasalt but nothing really caught my eye there..

Weirdfish, I have seen before but yes are quite pricey but had some nice things.

Linda I have always like the Anna rose clothes from Klass, but this year I don't like the styles or the materials at all so have not bought anything from them. Daughter likes Seasalt but I have not looked in their shops yet. I do quite like Weird fish and Fat boy but these are not cheap.

Yes I meant fat face!!