I have been for my weekly walk around the park at the bottom of the road.

Lindsay the clock hasn't been chiming for nearly 2 months now. They took the mechanism away for maintenance.

There has been an new bench installed and I eventually found it. I sat on it but not for long as they put it in a windy spot and therefore cold. Next time I go I will take a photo provided nobody is sitting on it.

I've just looked up to find a pheasant staring at me through the window!

Creepy!

I'm watching Friends now with a teddy and coffee.

Haha np that's excellent!

Good combo tamo.

I'm waiting for crisis. Who are now exactly 1 hour late.

It was!

Sounds cosy, Tamo. =) I can't decide between Friends or Star Trek... but I really shouldn't be sitting down at all.

Ahh, Lillie, that's so rubbish of them! Maybe they got held up with someone else?

Ah pheasants.
The males are very pretty to look at but they are idiots on the roads
Used to have loads in the garden when I lived at home

That's rubbish Lillie
Crisis can be so unreliable

Why shouldn't you sit down np?

I've got loads of young pheasants in my garden at the moment. The males are half brown and half colourful! You're right about them having no road sense at all.

I've got lots to do tonight, Tamo. =(

Can any of it wait? Sounds like you could do with being gentle with yourself.

Not really. I'm supposed to be making shortbread for a Macmillan coffee morning tomorrow... but I don't have all the ingredients so need to go to the shop first and my kitchen is such a mess that I need to wash everything up before I can do any baking anyway.

And my neighbour's cat is missing aaaand... I should add cook dinner in there somewhere too. =(

Whining now, sorry.

That is a lot. Maybe it will be ok once you get started?

I actually think shortbread might not happen... but I still need to go out to get cash for tomorrow.

Maybe get some biscuits when you get your money? Pretend they're yours!

People do bring stuff they haven't made! There's usually loads of cakes though, my shortbread won't be missed. The important bit is donating so I really do have to go out to get money for that.

Fair enough. I hope you have fun at the coffee morning.

Feel a bit rubbish for bailing out though. =/

No shame in not making the biscuits. It's good to make a donation and raise awareness.

Yeah, I know. The only thing I can make is shortbread though and I've made it every year it's been held at work. Maybe 4 years? It's good fun and does really well in raising money.

I agree with tamo np. The important bit is awareness and a donation. Don't beat yourself up.

Crisis eventually came and left so I've had pesto pasta and a dessert of jaffa cakes.

I love jaffa cakes!

I forgot how good they were and ate a few too many!

Jaffa cakes are yummy!

Oooh, I agree with Jaffa cakes being yum! It's so easy to eat a few too many.

Has anyone tried the strawberry or lime ones?

Strawberry jaffa cakes sound wrong.

That does sound wrong!!

What dI'd everyone else have for tea?

I can't bring myself to try them, they look too weird.

Nothing yet... Should stick something in the oven.

What did you have, Lillie?

Strawberry and lime flavours sound yummy.

I had stir fry for dinner, now I'm having a cup of tea - decaff because I'm good.

Does decaff taste any different?

Yeah it's rank.

Lol. I've heard that some people prefer it!

It's not as strong as proper tea

I don't think I've ever had decaf tea
Decaf coffee, yes

Tea isn't very caffeinated anyway, but my CPN suggested it

I'm not caffeine sensitive at all so don't have need for decaf

Can you build up a caffeine tolerance?

I would think so!

Yeah you can.

I'm not tired now I've been to the loo brushed my teeth and got in bed.

How annoying Lillie

You are awake late Beckie!

Been sectioned so just arrived at the hospital
Its really out of area
Hopefully will be able to get some sleep now!

Oh beckie, hope they are kind to you and that the admission is helpful.

Good morning guys x

Sorry you got sectioned but I hope the admission is helpful.

He China! Did you sleep in the end?

Hi tamo I did thanks. Did you have a good rest?

Yeah I did thanks.

Just going to see my sister now.

That's nice. Will you get another amazing sounding latte?

I'm laying still on the sofa and watching TV until urges pass. Feeling so anxious today.

Morning everyone.

I hope you got some sleep Beckie and the admission is helpful.

I'm glad you managed to sleep Lillie. Keep doing whatever safe things you need to do for yourself.

I hope you have a nice visit Tamo.