Morning world. Someone, at some time today, will be removing my gas meter and stopping the supply. This is planned, and not because I haven’t paid my bills.
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Heather Kavanagh
@snaptophobic@mastodon.me.uk
mastodon 4.6.9Humanist, atheist, UK republican, lefty tea drinker, trans femme since 1985, legally female since 2020. Married 2021; widowed 2025. I used to build models of railway things for people. I build models of winged things for me. My personal opinions live here.
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A steaming mug of tea has helped. I’ve made it to the sofa, at least.
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Well, I don’t think much physical work will happen. I tried some gentle stuff, and lasted about ten minutes. 😔
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I’ll give it half an hour. It should have eased enough to let me decide how hard I can work today.
Morning world. I’m off on an adventure today. I’m meeting a fedifriend at Eltham Palace and gardens in south London. I’m really looking forward to seeing the palace, and meeting my friend again.
That was a splendid and very enjoyable visit to Eltham Palace with @autoperipatetikos@neurodifferent.me and her Significant Other. The weather held, and just right for a gentle stroll around the grounds and gardens after doing the house.
I didn’t take any photos. There’s plenty online if you want to see the place. Now I’ve been there, I will return at some point and do the tourist thing.
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There are some folk I need to chase up. The rubbish removal fellow hasn't come back to me to organise a survey, and I need to catch my electrician neighbour to see if he'd do some work for me.
I suppose more loft clearance may be on the cards, too.
Morning world. My GP surgery is worried about my blood pressure. Well, I mean, have they noticed the state of everything *out there* recently?
This is what I had been looking for. Well, it's one of six photos taken of me not long after my egg cracked.
Would you just look at this brazen hussy, which her cheeky grin and bare legs! 😳
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The verdict: the boiler is broken. 😂
There’s two parts that seem to have given up. The engineer will see if parts can be sourced. If not, then we start to look at alternatives. I’ve been wanting to ditch the gas for a while now, and this might be that opportunity.
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I’m done for the day. Two of the three coaches now have their door paraphernalia fitted. Getting there, bit by bit.
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@sundogplanets@mastodon.social
You could use Ford Transit. That’s a typical panel van, and used by every builder and trade out there. It’s about the size of the F150, I think.
My ears are pierced. I habitually wear stud earrings all the time. Last night, while getting ready for bed, I caught a butterfly clip in my clothing. I didn’t notice it was missing for a while.
I got a torch, and scanned the carpet for glints of gold, but couldn’t see the errant clip.
Well, reader, I looked again this morning. I was on the point of giving up when I found the clip. Yay!
Thank you for reading today's instalment of "A Boring Day In The Life Of…”
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social
I am honoured you would consider that, but I will pass. Thank you. 😉
Morning world. Unsurprisingly, I’m feeling a little fragile this morning. That’ll learn me! Still, it was a very pleasant afternoon and evening.
It’s not going to get easier, is it. I’ve reached an age where famous people I grew up with are dying. It feels like little glimmers of my past are winking out, one by one.
1800 BST: here I sit, wondering how to amuse myself in the aching void until I can go to bed.
Morning world. Whoosh! Here it is Friday again.
I heard a cry, and saw my elderly neighbour on his back in his front garden. He'd stumbled and fallen against the concrete path. A nasty graze on his elbow, and a couple of dings on his face.
No signs of concussion, so it don’t think he landed too heavily. I helped him up and into his house. I helped him clean up as best we could, basic dressing on the elbow to keep it clean. His daughter's on her way over.
It’s all excitement round here.
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Allowing for a lunch break, I’m done. Three pairs of gangways done. There was swearing. There has to be some paint next.
There’ll be no excuse for avoiding actually putting these models together now. First job for tomorrow.
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social
Drive safely, and I hope the solicitor isn’t too onerous.
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@suearcher@toot.wales
I’d like to see lots of photos of highly polished engines. No pressure. 😉
Have a lovely day.
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@suearcher@toot.wales
There’s an agricultural rally thing near me in September which I’ve made plans to visit. I need to find out when big rallies are happening round here. I missed a biggie a couple of weeks ago.
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There is extended structure. The ladies’ coffee morning and the model club are monthly. I need to work on something more granular, perhaps on a weekly or fortnightly cycle.
It’ll form in time, with gentle prods in the right direction every now and then.
Blech. Felt really tired, so I went for a nap. Something woke me, and now if feel even worse. 🤔
Morning world. Here's another Monday to annoy us. I'm getting a hair cut later. I really know how to live life to the max.
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It doesn’t seem like two hours, and I don’t seem to have much to show for it. Fiddly handrails, bent to shape to fit holes already defined. Not much wastage, and no paint damage. I suppose that’s a win.
Next? Door furniture. That’s going to take ages.
Morning world. How about a fresh start? I’ll give it a go. Meanwhile, I seem to be developing a social life again. What fun.
I can’t remember the last time I walked so far. I chose not to wear my sensible smart shoes, so I have a couple of toes that are now complaining.
I also can’t remember the last time spent quite so much on clothes in one hit! I’ll have to be careful next time my surrogate sister suggests we go shopping!
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social
Thanks! 😊
Wounds are superficial, perhaps a bruise or two tomorrow. He has admitted he's much more unstable now. Hopefully his family can work out something to help round the house and garden.
I’ve said he should always carry a phone with him so at least he can summon help if needed.
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@Janet_52square@sunny.garden @Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social
I agree with Janet. Find some time to rest.
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@Erased_Citizen@cupoftea.social
Oh, I didn’t realise they were built to the UK loading gauge. Now I think of it, it makes perfect sense.
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social @Janet_52square@sunny.garden
Indeed. Your last holiday didn’t turn out quite as one might have hoped, sadly.
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social
Indeed.
My wardrobe has been in need of a major refresh for a while. I just wasn’t expecting to refresh it with more expensive brands!
But as you say, it’s only money. 😎😇
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@Maker_of_Things@cupoftea.social
I hope it continues that way.
I’m happy the monthly coffee morning seems to be a hit. I’m really happy with my new Surrogate Big Sister (though she's proving to be a somewhat bad influence on me and my bank account! 😼). All in all, this makes me happier with my lot.
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@autoperipatetikos@neurodifferent.me
Morning! I can never remember what “normal” is supposed to be. I’m doing a seven-day morning/evening test, and uploading to somewhere on the interweb. We’ll see what they say (probably the usual about weight, exercise, diet, blah blah).
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@lionelb@expressional.social
The shower is electric and self-contained. I just need something efficient and reliable for hand and dinner things washing. 🙂
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@Erased_Citizen@cupoftea.social
It is a beast. Is it proper 1/76 scale? If so, that would be a rare example of a “foreign” loco in the UK standard scale.
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@lionelb@expressional.social
Main heating/cooling is by air source heat pump. The gas boiler is a legacy central heating system, used to make a tank of hot water (and as heating backup if required).
Best Beloved and I talked a lot about switching entirely to electricity for hot water. I need to explore the options available.
The cost might mean other projects may need to be postponed, though.
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@Erased_Citizen@cupoftea.social
Once the brass bits go on it comes to life.
It won’t be long before I’m glueing the flatpacks together.