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Apr. 17th, 2025 04:22 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsThe switch over from Sky to EE broadband went nicely. Though, it's good that we weren't relying on an alarm Friday morning, as the internet was switched off overnight. So, no Alexa alarm, no turning on the lights, no having Alexa give a morning briefing, even no tv until the internet was connected again. Which actually didn't take that long, really, most of the time was taken reconnecting the echo dots.
Sky tv won't go off until the end of the month, so we won't be connecting the EE tv until then. I figured we've paid for this month of Sky, we're going to use it.
That was Friday. Saturday we had such a lovely walk along the riverbank at Durham. The weather was glorious, and it felt so good to be outside without needing a cardigan or coat.
Sunday was the Consett Cat event and it went well. I was in charge of the table downstairs, selling name the bunny names and also taking donations. Then later another lady turned up with cat print bags and sweet cones to sell, so I was in charge of them, too.
People could also go upstairs to meet some of the cats up for adoption, so hopefully, some will have their new forever homes soon. Included upstairs were brother and sister rag doll siblings, Sapphire and Steel. They were gorgeous! So silky with the most beautiful eyes, but the owner of the rescue says they have one brain cell between them *g*
Sitting where I was in the entrance meant I also got to meet some amazing dogs, including so many puppies ready to give out doggy kisses. That was supposed to be it for my volunteering, but I said I could do this Saturday too. So more puppy kisses for me, hopefully.
Monday was class, we talked about gut health, which is actually very interesting. But exciting for me, I'm getting so much better on that three level step. Reminders of progress ftw.
Tuesday the security people came. As part of a bundled deal with EE we were given an alarm system including a video doorbell -- which is typical as we only bought a Ring system a few months ago -- anti-shock sensors on the windows and doors, an alarm on the doors and other stuff, all monitored 24/7. So, now I have to remember to disarm the alarm every time I go out and in.
Yesterday I found out that Bodhi's been accepted into the school her mams picked for her, which is excellent as it was never a given she'd get in as it's a small school, and they'd only picked one. Better still, it's very close to their house and walkable for me, considering it's inevitable I'll still be doing school pick-ups sometimes. But still, big girl school for Bodhi, she's growing so fast.
We also went to the cinema to see The Amateur, which was good stuff.
Today was a quick Bodhisit as Lucy finished work at 1 and Kayleigh started at 1, so they needed someone for less than an hour. Also, I took advantage of the Easter veg wars by stocking up on the 8p veggies.
Generally, I watched and enjoyed the new episodes of Doctor Who and The Last of Us, though in very different ways. And now I'm going to have a read of my flist and try to catch up a little.
Sky tv won't go off until the end of the month, so we won't be connecting the EE tv until then. I figured we've paid for this month of Sky, we're going to use it.
That was Friday. Saturday we had such a lovely walk along the riverbank at Durham. The weather was glorious, and it felt so good to be outside without needing a cardigan or coat.
Sunday was the Consett Cat event and it went well. I was in charge of the table downstairs, selling name the bunny names and also taking donations. Then later another lady turned up with cat print bags and sweet cones to sell, so I was in charge of them, too.
People could also go upstairs to meet some of the cats up for adoption, so hopefully, some will have their new forever homes soon. Included upstairs were brother and sister rag doll siblings, Sapphire and Steel. They were gorgeous! So silky with the most beautiful eyes, but the owner of the rescue says they have one brain cell between them *g*
Sitting where I was in the entrance meant I also got to meet some amazing dogs, including so many puppies ready to give out doggy kisses. That was supposed to be it for my volunteering, but I said I could do this Saturday too. So more puppy kisses for me, hopefully.
Monday was class, we talked about gut health, which is actually very interesting. But exciting for me, I'm getting so much better on that three level step. Reminders of progress ftw.
Tuesday the security people came. As part of a bundled deal with EE we were given an alarm system including a video doorbell -- which is typical as we only bought a Ring system a few months ago -- anti-shock sensors on the windows and doors, an alarm on the doors and other stuff, all monitored 24/7. So, now I have to remember to disarm the alarm every time I go out and in.
Yesterday I found out that Bodhi's been accepted into the school her mams picked for her, which is excellent as it was never a given she'd get in as it's a small school, and they'd only picked one. Better still, it's very close to their house and walkable for me, considering it's inevitable I'll still be doing school pick-ups sometimes. But still, big girl school for Bodhi, she's growing so fast.
We also went to the cinema to see The Amateur, which was good stuff.
Today was a quick Bodhisit as Lucy finished work at 1 and Kayleigh started at 1, so they needed someone for less than an hour. Also, I took advantage of the Easter veg wars by stocking up on the 8p veggies.
Generally, I watched and enjoyed the new episodes of Doctor Who and The Last of Us, though in very different ways. And now I'm going to have a read of my flist and try to catch up a little.
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Date: 2025-04-17 04:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-04-17 05:02 pm (UTC)While I have cats, I do love dogs too, so it was great to meet so many. Including the most adorable sausage dog puppy who was out for his first ever walk in public. *____*
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Date: 2025-04-17 05:10 pm (UTC)Oh man, cats AND puppies?!!! What a great way to spend the day.
they have one brain cell between them
That made me chuckle. They definitely have to go together, then, lol!
Yay for reminders of progress!!
And congrats re Bodhi getting into their preferred school.
(Do you mean The Last of Us?)
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Date: 2025-04-18 08:35 am (UTC)It was a good way to spend the day, a bit drafty as the table was just inside the main entrance. But that way I got to intercept all the dogs coming in *g*
That made me chuckle. They definitely have to go together, then, lol!
Ahahaha, yeah. They do. They were adorable, but everything I was told about them said they'd cause chaos in a home.
It was such good news about Bodhi getting her school place. Because you know I'll be there at pick up times on occasions.
(Do you mean The Last of Us?)
I did! Man, I swear by fingers type too fast for my brain sometimes. Off to fix that now, thanks for pointing it out,
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Date: 2025-04-18 08:41 am (UTC)Hahaha, I do! *g*
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Date: 2025-04-18 07:27 pm (UTC)Ragdolls are such pretty cats, they don't need brains too ;-D And hooray for lots of puppy kisses!
Go you, keeping on top of the three level step!!
That alarm system sounds a bit scary to me. So yes, please remember to disarm it properly. We don't want you to be shocked by your own security system!
Congratulations to Bodhi being accepted in the chosen school!
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Date: 2025-04-23 03:24 pm (UTC)Ragdolls are gorgeous! And great news, someone is adopting them! They had to go as a pair, which made finding the right people even harder. But they're off to Scotland soon.
I still don't like the three level step, but it's gone down in terms of nemesis status. Though, with having a week off for the bank holiday I'll probably go back next week and be intimidated again *g*
I keep forgetting to actually set the alarm, especially when leaving the house.
Kayleigh and Lucy were so pleased she got into the school. It's the smallest in town, so hopefully she'll thrive there.