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Jan. 10th, 2026 03:47 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
turpsRosie sent out a message on Tuesday night that due to the weather, she was only going to do the exercise part of class on Wednesday, as it was too cold to sit for the talk for an hour. The part of the gym we use does have heating, but class starts at 9am, and it's a big hall with huge windows that we use, so no way would it have been heated enough for sitting around.
So, that's exactly what happened, I slip-slided down with James and for ages we were the only people who turned up. Then three other hardy souls turned up, and it was a nice, quiet class. Though, after the main exercise part, Rosie said we were going to do a finisher before cool down. The finisher turned out to be a version of this. I did not know about the Bring Sally Up squat challenge, I feel my life was better when I didn't know.
After class, we drove my friend home as the pavements were horribly icy, then onto my SiL's because we were taking my MiL's clothes to a charity shop, then from there, went to a florist to order some flowers. While there's going to be no actual service, the funeral director said flowers could still go into the garden of remembrance after, so it felt right to order some.
Thursday, James went with my SiL to close down bank accounts, while I stayed home as my brother was coming over to do a couple of jobs for us. He moved the front step rail so it was actually attached to the steps, and not the ground, so James could actually reach it easily, and also attached some cat things to the living room wall. So, next to the cat tower they now have a high up hammock, a set of stairs and some steps. I thought they'd be straight up there exploring, especially Kevin, but so far all they'd done is stand on the steps.
It was good to spend some time with my brother, and we ended up having long conversations about many things.
Yesterday it was still very cold, but the snow had mostly melted, so I headed to Durham with James for a quick walk. Sadly, while there I saw one of my favourite charity shops, the one where every item of clothing was £1, was closing for good that day. Because of that they didn't have much stock in terms of clothes, but they did have books which they were selling for 5 for £1. I swear, I'll never get through my to-read pile at this rate.
Then today a delivery is due. It had a time frame of 7am to 7pm, but the company said they'd text with a four-hour window. Which they did, sending the message just after 7, saying our delivery window was 2-6, which is typical after getting up so early. But, the delivery guy phoned about 30 mins away saying he'd be about an hour, so the waiting will soon be over.
So, that's exactly what happened, I slip-slided down with James and for ages we were the only people who turned up. Then three other hardy souls turned up, and it was a nice, quiet class. Though, after the main exercise part, Rosie said we were going to do a finisher before cool down. The finisher turned out to be a version of this. I did not know about the Bring Sally Up squat challenge, I feel my life was better when I didn't know.
After class, we drove my friend home as the pavements were horribly icy, then onto my SiL's because we were taking my MiL's clothes to a charity shop, then from there, went to a florist to order some flowers. While there's going to be no actual service, the funeral director said flowers could still go into the garden of remembrance after, so it felt right to order some.
Thursday, James went with my SiL to close down bank accounts, while I stayed home as my brother was coming over to do a couple of jobs for us. He moved the front step rail so it was actually attached to the steps, and not the ground, so James could actually reach it easily, and also attached some cat things to the living room wall. So, next to the cat tower they now have a high up hammock, a set of stairs and some steps. I thought they'd be straight up there exploring, especially Kevin, but so far all they'd done is stand on the steps.
It was good to spend some time with my brother, and we ended up having long conversations about many things.
Yesterday it was still very cold, but the snow had mostly melted, so I headed to Durham with James for a quick walk. Sadly, while there I saw one of my favourite charity shops, the one where every item of clothing was £1, was closing for good that day. Because of that they didn't have much stock in terms of clothes, but they did have books which they were selling for 5 for £1. I swear, I'll never get through my to-read pile at this rate.
Then today a delivery is due. It had a time frame of 7am to 7pm, but the company said they'd text with a four-hour window. Which they did, sending the message just after 7, saying our delivery window was 2-6, which is typical after getting up so early. But, the delivery guy phoned about 30 mins away saying he'd be about an hour, so the waiting will soon be over.
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Date: 2026-01-10 04:04 pm (UTC)I feel you on that, omg!
I'm glad you had a nice visit with your brother.
They probably won't use the items until you turn your back. *g*
Bummer about the shop closing, but yay books! Even if it does make your TBR pile bigger.
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Date: 2026-01-10 04:41 pm (UTC)I think the nithering cold should start to shift this week, fingers crossed anyway
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Date: 2026-01-10 06:10 pm (UTC)You know, I suspect you're right. Both cats probably lounge up there all night, then hop down when I move *g*
So many books to read, I need to up my reading speed.
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Date: 2026-01-10 06:14 pm (UTC)I hope it does start to shift, even a few degrees increase would be good, then things would stop icing over.
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Date: 2026-01-10 10:58 pm (UTC)Yay! for a nice visit with your brother, plus a couple new cat things.
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Date: 2026-01-11 03:14 pm (UTC)Oh CATS. :D/
Uhg. I loathe waiting for a delivery with a big long window like that - you have to be up dressed and in your right mind SO EARLY and then just...hurry up and wait.
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Date: 2026-01-11 03:25 pm (UTC)It made no sense to do the chat part when the hall was so cold. Plus, at this point most of us have seen the talks before due to Rosie letting people remain on the programme.
The cats still haven't gone right to the top, which has surprised me. Normally, Kevin's everywhere he shouldn't be, and now he has permission, nothing!
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Date: 2026-01-11 03:30 pm (UTC)Yep, I was up and dressed by 7, and the delivery didn't even arrive until late afternoon. That is a long time to be waiting.
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Date: 2026-01-11 07:36 pm (UTC)Sounds like you had a wonderful and also productive time with your brother. I see from your comments that the cats still haven't explored their new furniture properly. So typical of cats! If you buy them something new and exciting just for them they ignore it but if you forget a bag or a box on the floor they're all over it!
That's sad to hear about your favourite charity shop!
Long delivery times like that oughtn't to be allowed!!
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Date: 2026-01-12 03:36 pm (UTC)You're so right about the cats, they've been sitting on and playing with an old, crumpled gift bag from Christmas, but will they play on their new wall furniture? No, they will not!
It is sad about the charity shop. Apparently the rents went up too much for the shop to stay, which is understandable as it must cost loads to rent a place in the centre of Durham. I'll miss checking in there, though.
Long delivery times like that oughtn't to be allowed!!
I agree!
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Date: 2026-01-12 10:24 pm (UTC)