Scotsmists Take on Life!!!!!! And everything else :-)

[Scotsmist]

I'm always amazed at how busy you are Iris! I just don't know how you do it all sometimes. All good for weight loss though.

Enjoy your heatwave weekend, I think we're going to be little dull down here over the weekend, great, but I do have weigh in tomorrow to look forward to!

I could do with someone to come and clean my house, iron and cook and then I would have some ME time !!!!!!!!

Good luck with the pond Iris, hopefully you can get it sorted out.
Enjoy the heatwave, I hope we get it in Wales too.

You never cease to amaze me as to how busy you are, I am surprised you are not a size 0 with the amount of work you do in that allotment. The results must be fantastic though when you are eating all the fresh fruit and veggies.

Good luck with the exercising.

Mary, I amaze myself. I used to say that I am naturally lazy and I keep myself busy so that I dont become lazy.......but i think these days it is crazy! I never sit down till between 10 and 11pm, then up again at 6.30am.....hahah..but, you know, I love it and to think with my ex, I did nothing apart from (haha....cross-stitch), going to the pub and cleaning the house!!! Changed days, and boy am I glad!!

Yes - I get tired just reading about all you do Iris !

I hope you manage to get done all you want. We're supposed to be due a heatwave too though not sunshine. Showers apparently so I suppose it'll be rather muggy!

Have a great weekend xx

Heatwave on its way..it is muggy tonight though!
Didnt do what I planned, but will post and explain..haha....well, wouldnt be me if I didnt.

 

[Scotsmist]

Wowser Iris, your allotment seems like a work out in itself! :giggle:

Enjoly that heatwave chick! xx

Sorry Tanya, missed you off the multipost by mistake!!

Oh it is.....and worse still, when it is ready I have got to do lots of batch cooking in the evening!!!! aghhhh

 

[kered]

How long have you and Tunc been together Iris?

 

[Scotsmist]

Day 3 is going well....no, going strong!! Loving being back in control.....but did struggle with the food shop, but nothing I couldnt handle

Well, slight change of plans today......I decided I needed to tackle our bedroom, so started to sort out lots of stuff in there, but not finished yet....a job undone but will finish it tomorrow night or Sunday!

We did food shopping,,,hate this...just dont enjoy food shopping, never have, AND HATE UNPACKING EVEN MORE!! Sorry, Jan, I should change this attitude.....need some help..what should I be saying instead !!

Then unpacked, tried to squeeze everything into an already bulging freezer (with spinach no less)!!! Oh, dear,,,lots of things wouldnt fit in..so, gonna have to cook them!!!

Then was all ready for the gym when Tunc said he was too tired..my hubby has a B12 definciency and every 3 months needs injections......a week prior he gets really tired and nervous (grumpy)..he is like this at the minute..I know when it is time for his meds...so, he just couldnt be bothered going. Said he would drive me to the health club and he would sit in the car reading his bee book! Silly man........said I would rather run outside, so he went and picked about 4kg of strawberries instead!!!

I did the following...got it all wrong on the last post..haah......
5 mins power walk, 3 mins jog, and I did this 3 times....I had about another 10 mins walk home afterwards. I ran on the Sett Valley trail, which used to be the old railway track and the views are lovely...so, it was so much better than on a treadmill, and I was careful with my leg...it started to ache a little near the end, but fine now...in fact it was fine most of the time. What an achievement, I felt absolutely envigorated and brilliant and well, I just loved it...it took me back!!!!

When I got back..hehehe...I did about 20 mins on the hula, outside......and Tunc went to see another farmer who is giving us masses of manure (oh, lovely), he then went to the other allotment and didnt come back for about an hour or so, as he got talking to everyone!!! He is worse than me.

I then cooked dinner and then Tunc went to see old farmer Ted this time re bees.

I then made a cheesecake (first time ever), a baked one and I will put strawberries on the top tomorrow. I also made some redurrant muffins...have so many redcurrants picked and a bush full still..I am running out of ideas what to do! ANY SUGGESTIONS GREATLY WELCOMED!!!!!! Only so many muffins Tunc can eat as I cant eat them :-(

So, I eventually sat down at around 10:45 tonight and it is well after midnight and I am like a livewire. I have to wait for the cheesecake to cool completely before putting in the fridge anyway.

I cant believe my energy and just loving the control again.

Got a busy day tomorrow especialy with the Grand Prix as well, cant miss that!!! And the pond guy is meeting me at 2.30. I am very excited about this so it means I can finish the Grant Application for the Big Lottery Fund so that we can finish the pond, or start it as the case maybe after tomorrow's meeting.

I have decided I want a new kitchen so now having to look at this..haha.......dont think Tunc knows what to do with me sometimes!!! Need to phone the kitchen designer tomorrow and he said he will come and see us next week, but will go and have a look at some kitchens......would like to go Sunday but doubt it as it is Grand Prix day and well, we probably wont get chance to do anything!

Sorry guys....really waffling but as I said, I am like a livewire tonight and want to just ramble...but I wont, I will go and try and sleep.

Luv ya all!!!!

 

[kered]

Phew...........lol, hope you manage to get to sleep, but I think it may take you a wee while to wind down a bit. I am exhausted by your day (yet again) and well done on the exercise and feeling in control Iris.

 

[JanD]

WOW! ... You do sound like you're wired Iris! I'm exhausted just reading all that

It sounds like you're enjoying everything you're doing though, except perhaps for the food shopping. You ask me what you should maybe try to change those thoughts to? How about 'I am grateful to be able to come and buy what I need without worrying about how I will pay for it. I am lucky to have someone who will bring me, help me and drive me home again' And when unpacking .. 'I am grateful for my lovely home and the kitchen within it where I have the great fortune to be able to store all of the things I have been able to buy so easily' You could go a stage further and give thanks for being of sound body and therefore able to do all these things yourself .... do you want any more suggestions or do you get the idea?? xx

 

[Scotsmist]

heheheh - get the idea ......over and out !! hahaah......yes, I must re-read that post...might even print it out and stick it on the bloody fridge door!!!!!!! )))))))))))

Night all, think I have had enough for one day and up early tomorrow.

 

[kered]

Night Iris, have a good Saturday.

 

[summergurl]

What a post! Love it
Keep em coming! I love hearing about your days iris even though I don't reply much to them specifically.

G'night sweetie xxx

 

[MiniB]

I love your posts too Iris, I can picture exactly what you've been doing and I think that's great.

Do you ever have time off? I'm sure I'd need to if I had such busy days as you all the time.

Glad you're back in control and sounding happy about it.

 

[Scotsmist]

I love your posts too Iris, I can picture exactly what you've been doing and I think that's great.

Do you ever have time off? I'm sure I'd need to if I had such busy days as you all the time.

Glad you're back in control and sounding happy about it.

You know....I felt awfully guilty after posting that...felt as though I was bragging and it hasnt sat with with me guys!!! So, I apologise if you think I was full of my ownself!!! :-( Didnt mean it to sound like that but I just wanted to share my lovely day......you all have permission to tell me off it you think I am being like that!!!

Anyway, thanks Bev Very kind of you.

Tonight, I think my body is saying, COME ON IRIS......slow down! I havent stopped today from 9am and I am sat in the chair now and my feet are (louping - a wee Scottish word)!!! not sure of the spelling though. I feel knackered to say the least and didnt do half that I wanted to....too much to do, and I get frustrated cause I dont want to get up at silly o clock at the weekend!

Had a good day and the pond expert was BRILL..I will post some photos....we saw lots of newts, damsonflies, etc....it was absolutely fascinating. I have never been into ponds at all, but after he told us all that was in there, etc...I was totally amazed and like a little kid when I saw the newts! Well he scooped them up with his BIG NET!!!!

I had a disaster tonight...gutted! Picked another kilo of redcurrats..fed up picking them!! Anyway, decided (stupidly) I would make some redcurrant jam using a Mrs Beeton recipe! Well, I followed the very very very very simple instructions and it blooming burnt! Anyway, I thougth I would bottle it anyway..haha...well, SERIOUSLY, it is like toffee,,,no, wrong, it is concrete...I have to throw the jars out cause I cant even get a knife in it...it sounds like a brick...OH DEAR!! Just so annoyed as the poor things grew for a year, poor Tunc had to destalk them and I had to cook them to then throw them in the bin!!! Ah well, I wont ever attempt jam again...dont see the point!

Ah well, live to tell another tale I suppose.

Tomorrow is Grand Prix Day!! So, I am hoping to have a bit of a lazier day...mmm..well, I hope anyway as I have a very busy week ahead of me at work.

Doing ok foodwise, although could have demolished the cheesecake I made last night..I had a teeny weeny weeny corner just so that I could say I tasted it....but have done just under 15000 steps today and cycled with about 4 kilo spuds on my bike!! I reckon it wont do any damage then!!!!

Tuesday is WI day and cant believe almost finished a week and I dont feel bloated any longer. I know I have a long way to go, BUT I am not thinking like that, just taking it one day at a time and enjoying the journey.

 

[JanD]

Oh Iris - don't ever apologise for your wonderful enthusiasm!! It was brilliant feleing how wired you were! And we LOVE hearing your tales - I'm positive everyone will agree!!

Sorry about the jam ... all that work ... oh dear!! Still - everything teaches us something!

I'm glad your bloatedness has gone and I'm sure you'll see a good result this week.

Take care ... and have a lie in tomorrow! That's an order - ya hear?? xxx

 

[Scotsmist]

Thanks Jan

Yes, I reckon I will sleep in no matter what....

Has Roots arrived yet? Mine did on Thurs, but we havent started watching yet...havent been in the mood, but will hopefully watch it soon!

 

[JanD]

Yes it's arrived and I took 2 of the dvds to work each night with me ... didn't watch any though. The nights just weren't condusive to getting into something like that. Hope to do it soon though! xx

 

[Scotsmist]

Great.....I am looking forward to getting into it!

 

[irish molly]

Iris, you definitley have to consider publishing a modern day equivalent of the "Edwardian Countrywoman's Diary". You make mundane and ordinary things of everyday living so very interesting. You should have a blog on blogspot or somewhere at the very least!
You sound in top form and are enjoying life at the minute.
long may it continue!!

 

[kered]

Sorry about the jam Iris, thats a shame.
Hahaa, louping, I haven't heard that word in yonks. Love it.

Keep those essays coming in chick, we all love to read about your days.

 

[JanD]

Hear Hear!! xx

 

[summergurl]

Defo love your tales iris!

Shame about the jam though! Give it another go though, don't give up! :giggle:

 

[Scotsmist]

awww..arent you all so sweet!!

my day of rest was wasnt a day of rest, but it has been enjoyable.

Was awake before 9am! So, got up and then had brekkie, and then had to week the bus shelter garden! Oh, yes, me looks after this too! Was suppose to be a group of us years ago, but guess who only does it now. I had to clean it yesterday...it was disgusting and I have taken photos to send to the council! It was like a bin since 28 May!!! So, that is looking ok now, thankfully.

Then did ironing, cooking, cleaning; still not finished the sorting of our room, but did Tunc's wardrobe at least I know, why didnt he do it...cause he is a bloke ;-)!

Went to see Ted and then met with his son and then went to the other allotment, etc, etc,,,,you know the drill, and kept meeting people all the time, so we got back at 8pm!!!! And that was from around 3pm,,where did all that time go!! Are we really that chatty!!

So, feel tired again tonight but, you will be pleased to know my feet arent Louping (glad you liked that wee word Mary)!!!

Wanted to do my run tonight, but cycled for a good few hours all around the village and to the allotment so thought it was enough.

Going to coreball tomorrow and going to do my run program afterwards.

All going well still ))))

Sorry, short and sweet, but trying to get to bed by midnight as up early tomorrow!!!!! And a busy week ahead.