Mundane News

[oldwheels]

Far too hot for me outside. I used to enjoy hot weather but not any longer. If there was a breeze it would be ok but the wind has gone completely.
Had a phone consultation with a GP who did not seem to have much idea about my specific query and kept changing the subject. Suggested I drive to Paisley to see a specialist for some long standing issue which nobody else seems bothered about. No way. I am not yet suicidal.
The hospital there is not easy to get to with high volumes of traffic all going at max speed and since I have not been there for some time I would probably get into a wrong lane and have to travel miles before I could get back assuming I make it there in the first place. Traffic Scotland have warnings constantly about RTCs and quite a few fatalities in recent days.
While on the phone there were constant pings with text messages coming in fromCalmac.
More boats cancelled due to crew with positive covid tests. They estimate that 50% of passengers are ignoring the face covering rules but only the police can enforce this apparently. In my own recent travels I think the figure should be more like 70% or 75% not wearing face covering.

 

[fossyant]

Back on campus today. Very few staff around other than cleaning and facilities - the place is gleaming ! Seen around 100 or so returning students, but up on the top floor, there is no-one. Not one sole other than myself in an office of around 25. Popped down to the first floor and had a chat with a couple of other staff, and caught up with one of the Facilities guy's that's a keen runner, and, of course, had been in the building all along. Today was unusual, as there were quite a lot in (students).

Absolutely no social distancing etc going on, crowding into lifts/classrooms. Staff are still following these protocols, but not the students. All huddled together !

Glad I'm out of the way ! Cycle commute home though, no stuck in traffic in the car.

 

[Reynard]

Finished off the leftovers from last night's Chinese for lunch, along with a pear, a banana and two

I have a large pan of onions, peppers and courgettes sauteeing on the hob. I have far more veggies than I need for later, but I had to clean and cook all the peppers as they were on the verge of developing language skills. As it was, one had to go into the green bin as it was doing a very good impersonation of Constable Odo.

Might make a tortilla later in the week with veggies that I won't use for tonight. At least if they're cooked, they won't go t*ts up on me.

 

[Illaveago]

Afternoon.
I found the Men's Shed! There were peeps there today so I sat in to see if I wanted to join or not. I met a chap that I used to work with back in the 70's. We have seen each other since but I didn't know that he had already joined the group .
I have got my washing in , some of it was dry . I brought it in as it was spotting a bit .
I need a rest now before the fairies arrive .

 

[biggs682]

Washing just retrieved from the line
Been a busy day
So far tonight's tea has changed from chicken burgers to salmon

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've got the end of summer blues. And constant photos of sun, sea and sand from my daughter holidaying in Antigua are making me very jealous. Because it's permanently grey here.

 

[raleighnut]

I've got the end of summer blues. And constant photos of sun, sea and sand from my daughter holidaying in Antigua are making me very jealous. Because it's permanently grey here.

I disagree, this is perfect hillwalking/backpacking weather. If I'd not knackered my leg I'd be out with the Tent wandering round the Pubs Dales in Derbyshire

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I disagree, this is perfect hillwalking/backpacking weather. If I'd not knackered my leg I'd be out with the Tent wandering round the Pubs Dales in Derbyshire

I've got the same ''if'' - a torn calf that just refuses to improve. I can walk about 1km and then I have to sit down and massage my leg till the pain subsides. Still, there's no sense moping around. I think I might give myself a little beer trip.

 

[rockyroller]

just turned on the coffee maker at work - sufficiently mundane?

almost time to do so again

 

[rockyroller]

re: summer ending blues. I try to look forward to cooler days, rides after work & maybe a Fall get away w/ Wifey. but still I'm grappling with what should I do before the hot weather ends? 1 more swim w/ the sharks? another hot hike under blistering sun?

 

[Illaveago]

I've got the end of summer blues. And constant photos of sun, sea and sand from my daughter holidaying in Antigua are making me very jealous. Because it's permanently grey here.

Its a bit like living in a Swedish crime drama !

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

almost time to do so again

I've just made myself a coffee too. Cheers!

 

[rockyroller]

Today is going well.
Looks like this afternoon will be me , the cat and the decorator as swmbo is being taken out by junior Biggs

oh, she planned that nicely!

 

[rockyroller]

almost done w/ painting of the master bedroom. 1 night was taping the windows, the next day was painting the windows, a following night was painting the trim & last night was painting the 6 doors. tonight I will touch up all the walls where I got some window, trim & door paint! argh, too bad I had to fire the painter!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

oh, she planned that nicely!

Cat and decorator could be a dodgy combination....