What made you happy today?

At least it can once I've dyed and trimmed my hair and found where I put my denture that I havent needed much since March lol and also maybe found some clothes that arent pyjamas, sweatpants or beach shorts... :)

I knew it, you're secretly a student in disguise!

As for me, I ordered takeaway, there's this Greek/Italian place in Heywood that's amazing. I ate too much and I might die in a food coma but that was more than worth it.
 
I knew it, you're secretly a student in disguise!

As for me, I ordered takeaway, there's this Greek/Italian place in Heywood that's amazing. I ate too much and I might die in a food coma but that was more than worth it.
Glad you found some food @Lorcan last night I was wondering whether to mix out of date soup, sherbet lemons, and readigrass into a novel recipe, but today the chippy was open at 11.30am so I am also over-fed and piggy daddy did shopping as well as picking up chips :)
And I think most lecturers are really just students who never wanted to leave our little safe uni bubble and grow up and talk to real people and wear proper clothes and work regular hours, nothing has changed for me since 2001 except I get paid more now :)
 
I've not named her yet... I'm waiting to see what her characters like :))

... Well actually... Come to think of it the other just gets referred to as my step mini gip, she has a small abyssinian friend who I tried to pair up with my rather distorted piggy back along!
:crazy: Never thought I'd return a Guinea because of its looks :(

They didn't have any painted large ones then like my new one today :wub:

Any name suggestions?

.... I have Orca, Squiggle, Tiggy & Bumblebee of the Fluffy variety, Khusi the dog, Mr Rosy barb & (Mrs) Aristotle the fish?!? 🐠 :D
I’d forgotten how funny that thread was - thanks for the reminder and the laugh
 
Today I had an email conversation with my manager. We're going to have a phone catch up later this week then I'm joining their team meeting on Monday to keep in touch. Strangely excited by this, think it must be the effects of lockdown and the lack of adult conversation
 
I have got rid of my covid hair-do! ✂ 💇 :yahoo:
I no longer look like cousin Itt from the Addams family or a mouse looking through a stiff brush!
I hate having my hair done, but today I was looking forward to It - it's not been cut since January! :yikes:
Won’t tell you when mine was last done then! 🙈xx

Been to physio for my withered claw! Looking good despite it still being broken (they took the metal off as kept catching it during seizures etc 🤦‍♀️), exercises to do as barely any muscle left! But my finger will be getting it’s first video call physio appt in a couple of weeks! :))
 
Won’t tell you when mine was last done then! 🙈xx

Been to physio for my withered claw! Looking good despite it still being broken (they took the metal off as kept catching it during seizures etc 🤦‍♀️), exercises to do as barely any muscle left! But my finger will be getting it’s first video call physio appt in a couple of weeks! :))

Hmm think I remember reading your haircut was over a year ago... But yours still looked good in the purple dyed hair photo back along, my fringe was just beyond my nose, the length at the back I wasn't bothered about - I had long'ish hair years ago (but I could see out the front then! :lol: ).

Was the metalwork internal or external in your finger?
I remember seeing the strapped up with plaster photo :(

I've had a few hand ops & I was told to gently move my fingers to keep the muscles active each time, there's less muscle wastage that way.
I'm not sure if the fingers still broken or unstable if it would be a good idea though, I would definitely ask your Dr/medical professional first if light exercise would help.

... One of my exercises was to touch the tip of each finger with my thumb.. Sounded simple but took me ages to get it right.

If your hand is swollen try & keep your hand above your heart level when possible (eg, rest your elbow on the arm of the chair or hold your hand up for a few minutes, gently rotate your wrist too, to keep the circulation going) this should reduce the swelling & make it less painful :D
Broken hands & feet are both rather painful! Get well soon :nod: x
 
Hmm think I remember reading your haircut was over a year ago... But yours still looked good in the purple dyed hair photo back along, my fringe was just beyond my nose, the length at the back I wasn't bothered about - I had long'ish hair years ago (but I could see out the front then! :lol: ).

Was the metalwork internal or external in your finger?
I remember seeing the strapped up with plaster photo :(

I've had a few hand ops & I was told to gently move my fingers to keep the muscles active each time, there's less muscle wastage that way.
I'm not sure if the fingers still broken or unstable if it would be a good idea though, I would definitely ask your Dr/medical professional first if light exercise would help.

... One of my exercises was to touch the tip of each finger with my thumb.. Sounded simple but took me ages to get it right.

If your hand is swollen try & keep your hand above your heart level when possible (eg, rest your elbow on the arm of the chair or hold your hand up for a few minutes, gently rotate your wrist too, to keep the circulation going) this should reduce the swelling & make it less painful :D
Broken hands & feet are both rather painful! Get well soon :nod: x
I can get away with mine as it’s curly! Make my friend/sister trim it! Haha erm no much longer, not been to a proper hairdresser for 5+ years! :)) :)) Because they chopped loads off and I looked like a walking talking curly mushroom! So I don’t trust them!:))

They wanted to do an op to put a metal rod in because of where the break was but I said no, have no help at home, 3 fish tanks (well now 2 after Arnie), 3 pigs and everything else, so will most likely have a wonky finger but better for me!
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1017E23F-0E3F-4B1C-ACA8-904DD183ED73.jpegYeah I’ve been shown exercises to do the next couple of weeks and see how I go. My mum laughed it looked like someone had attached a pretend finger on as so wonky when I try and move it! But hey ho, it’s the wonky house here!:D
Me and the (hot!) dr I saw last week thought the metal was causing more trouble after popping it out twice during fits! :doh: And I’m a clumsy beast! It’s not too painful unless I catch it, or try and carry fish tank buckets!:doh:

Thanks a lot for your advice @GPTV (more info than my rushed appt earlier I think!) :hug:xx
 
Won’t tell you when mine was last done then! 🙈xx

Been to physio for my withered claw! Looking good despite it still being broken (they took the metal off as kept catching it during seizures etc 🤦‍♀️), exercises to do as barely any muscle left! But my finger will be getting it’s first video call physio appt in a couple of weeks! :))
Hope that goes well and the finger heals properly
 
I can get away with mine as it’s curly! Make my friend/sister trim it! Haha erm no much longer, not been to a proper hairdresser for 5+ years! :)) :)) Because they chopped loads off and I looked like a walking talking curly mushroom! So I don’t trust them!:))

They wanted to do an op to put a metal rod in because of where the break was but I said no, have no help at home, 3 fish tanks (well now 2 after Arnie), 3 pigs and everything else, so will most likely have a wonky finger but better for me!
View attachment 151915View attachment 151916:yikes:View attachment 151917View attachment 151918Compared to how it was it’s looking good! But said it can take up to 6weeks to heal obviously so gentle exercises etc. Have got my magic finger socks that I’ll be wearing for a while yet!
View attachment 151919Yeah I’ve been shown exercises to do the next couple of weeks and see how I go. My mum laughed it looked like someone had attached a pretend finger on as so wonky when I try and move it! But hey ho, it’s the wonky house here!:D
Me and the (hot!) dr I saw last week thought the metal was causing more trouble after popping it out twice during fits! :doh: And I’m a clumsy beast! It’s not too painful unless I catch it, or try and carry fish tank buckets!:doh:

Thanks a lot for your advice @GPTV (more info than my rushed appt earlier I think!) :hug:xx

We have twin little fingers... But mine are both naturally stuck out like this... Its my normal for both hands! Lol!🤙
(they weren't the ones I broke either!)
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I had compression gloves to help with the swelling, looks like your fingers are buddy'd up with tubigrip similar to mine were, the first time. Reduces swelling & stops the finger doing its own thing & catching on everything! Owch!

Go careful with the buckets of water, your little fingers are the majority of your grip strength of your whole hand!

My fingers quite often lock& flick out doing their own thing... Taking or counting out change when I'm tired or cold, is most embarrassing - I usually end up dropping it or flicking all over the place if I manage to pick it up in the place! Lol!

I'm used to it as one of my (many) little 'quirks'! 😂
 
Hope the finger gets better soon and you still have good movement in it. My little fingers are wonky from the top joint but not because of breaking them. When younger I used to push them towards my palm with the thumb (see first pic). Don’t know why 🤷🏾‍♀️image.webpimage.webpimage.webp

mom happy today because this spreadsheet that refused to save yesterday is working today! So I can submit the gift-aid reclaim for the first half of this year.
 
We have twin little fingers... But mine are both naturally stuck out like this... Its my normal for both hands! Lol!🤙
(they weren't the ones I broke either!)
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I had compression gloves to help with the swelling, looks like your fingers are buddy'd up with tubigrip similar to mine were, the first time. Reduces swelling & stops the finger doing its own thing & catching on everything! Owch!

Go careful with the buckets of water, your little fingers are the majority of your grip strength of your whole hand!

My fingers quite often lock& flick out doing their own thing... Taking or counting out change when I'm tired or cold, is most embarrassing - I usually end up dropping it or flicking all over the place if I manage to pick it up in the place! Lol!

I'm used to it as one of my (many) little 'quirks'! 😂
Yay finger twins! :D:))❤️
Hahaha yup, we are indeed a quirky house here too, I’m beating the beasts now I think without Arnie, Ped and Rosie’s bald belly though! :)) :D Jess will always be the winner but yay! :))🥳

I actually hadn’t realised how much you use the little ‘uns, been a bit of a struggle with washing up and fish tanks! But yeah, buckets of fish poo water have been the worst!

And my wonky brain beats your quirks every time, wait til you spend two days with me like poor Gemma @Gem789 did, you’ll need therapy! :)) Thank god the pigs were around to distract! :D xx
 
Hope the finger gets better soon and you still have good movement in it. My little fingers are wonky from the top joint but not because of breaking them. When younger I used to push them towards my palm with the thumb (see first pic). Don’t know why 🤷🏾‍♀️View attachment 151927View attachment 151928View attachment 151929

mom happy today because this spreadsheet that refused to save yesterday is working today! So I can submit the gift-aid reclaim for the first half of this year.
My baby sister (well 27) has done the same for years, I chewed my nails, it’s just one of those strange things you question when you get older!
You’ve got lovely hands, wish mine looked so moisturised! :D
Glad you could submit it again 🙂
 
Hope the finger gets better soon and you still have good movement in it. My little fingers are wonky from the top joint but not because of breaking them. When younger I used to push them towards my palm with the thumb (see first pic). Don’t know why 🤷🏾‍♀️View attachment 151927View attachment 151928View attachment 151929

mom happy today because this spreadsheet that refused to save yesterday is working today! So I can submit the gift-aid reclaim for the first half of this year.
Hmm - I used to push it a bit further by trying trick the kids that my finger had come off... I'm glad to say I never deformed my finger doing it though - never damaged this finger either! What a weirdo! Lol.
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Glad you managed to get your spreadsheet to work :tu: :D

@alpacasqueak... I have a bald belly like Rosy ... Is that not normal? :shh: :lol!:

Did you do it? 😳

Nope but I used to chew my hair!
You're a barber'er? 😉🦱💈
 
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@alpacasqueak... I have a bald belly like Rosy ... Is that not normal? :shh: :lol!:
Well she had Flea Allergy Dermatitis, many years of meds and steroids, but sure she’d be happy to have more buds in the bald belly gang! :D :love:
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Although hers looked rather like something else I won’t point out! :)):yikes: Face and amazing personality were blooming gorgeous though! ❤❤❤ xx

Miss her so much, her sister really isn’t like her! Barely had a cat cuddle in weeks! 🙄x
 
Well she had Flea Allergy Dermatitis, many years of meds and steroids, but sure she’d be happy to have more buds in the bald belly gang! :D :love:
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Although hers looked rather like something else I won’t point out! :)):yikes: Face and amazing personality were blooming gorgeous though! ❤❤❤ xx

Miss her so much, her sister really isn’t like her! Barely had a cat cuddle in weeks! 🙄x
That's a shame, thinks its cos she's my best buddy lol xx
 
Today (and the past few days) I’m happy because the girls are trusting me a little more it seems. Chanel is the more skittish one but now let’s me stroke her sometimes. It’s still on her terms but that’s okay. Coco generally never minded but now if she doesn’t want it she runs off. I’m okay with that because it means she’s comfortable enough to let me know she doesn’t like it. They’ve also been sleeping outside of their hides occasionally this week. Under the overhang of the puppy pad but nonetheless out in the open. I’m proud of them ☺️

And the boys spend the majority of the daytime outside their hides. Toff has his corner and Fudge usually lays on the opposite side.

I love my pigs! And so do the kids and the husband 😁🥰
 
Today I'm happy that I sent a big order of fancy Ocado grocery shopping to my family who have the gluten-and-dairy allergy kid... its a little thing to do sending £100 worth of food but it made them really happy, finding gluten-and-dairy free pizzas and fishfingers and chicken nuggets and sausages and chocolate breakfast cereals and cheese sauce substitutes so the little chap can eat normal kid foods isnt easy, especially on their tight budget!
 
I’m struggling to find many positives today. Having booked precious annual leave today and tomorrow to be at home while the “installation” part of my conservatory took place (glass, doors, roof, electrics etc) I found out at 10 am (when I called to enquire where the fitters were) that the date has been changed to next week with no communication whatsoever to us and now I’m trying to rearrange my leave.
So what made me smile during all this fiasco? I managed to use the mute button during one of many very trying phone calls so that my expletives weren’t heard outside of this house. Quite proud of myself.
 
I managed to use the mute button during one of many very trying phone calls so that my expletives weren’t heard outside of this house. Quite proud of myself.

This is the most important part of any phonecall, I don't care what anyone else says!

I feel you on today being next to useless. Loud music and beer for me tonight, and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it. :beer:
 
I’m struggling to find many positives today. Having booked precious annual leave today and tomorrow to be at home while the “installation” part of my conservatory took place (glass, doors, roof, electrics etc) I found out at 10 am (when I called to enquire where the fitters were) that the date has been changed to next week with no communication whatsoever to us and now I’m trying to rearrange my leave.
So what made me smile during all this fiasco? I managed to use the mute button during one of many very trying phone calls so that my expletives weren’t heard outside of this house. Quite proud of myself.
Firstly I would complain strongly about the fact they changed dates without letting you know. Secondly, we’ll done on your restraint 😁 I hope the blue air made you feel better.
 
Today I'm happy that I sent a big order of fancy Ocado grocery shopping to my family who have the gluten-and-dairy allergy kid... its a little thing to do sending £100 worth of food but it made them really happy, finding gluten-and-dairy free pizzas and fishfingers and chicken nuggets and sausages and chocolate breakfast cereals and cheese sauce substitutes so the little chap can eat normal kid foods isnt easy, especially on their tight budget!
It's hard for the kids. My tiny niece can't eat dairy ... her joy at Granny (my mother) finding dairy-free raspberry icecream for her ... she loved it!
 
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