#gettingjobsdone

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Wednesday 29th July 2020

Another week has gone by. School has broken up for summer. I got a pay rise. Issy had her first driving lesson booked but then felt too poorly to be able to go.

Myself and Issy went back to the scrap store by making an appointment wearing our masks of course. I brought lots of paint for various rooms.

Sunday all 20 teams in the league played their final games and it was a very interesting end to the longest Premier League season ever.

Issy and I enjoyed a second session of football practice on Monday. We need to get fitter though.

The weather has been a rainy and windy this week and its been payroll time at work which was very tricky this month but we got there in the end.

The weather is set to improve tomorrow and Friday and we might get to the beach at the weekend.

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Monday 20th July 2020

Day 119

Sorted out some Helpful at Home billing.

Used the electric scarifier on Jessie's lawn. It was amazing. I can't believe how much thatch and moss it pulls out. I had a little go on my garden and it pulled out lots and I could have played all day. I took it back and looked into buying one of my own. I used the marvellous hose to water the plants in the greenhouse.

I pruned the cherry tree at last. I've been itching to do it since spring. Hopefully it will have a wonderful growth spurt now.

Had lunch and then cleaned for Norman.

Next I was supposed to put Issy's shelves up but instead I FINALLY sorted the two buckets of smelly gravel that has needed dealing with for ever. At last!!

Cooked dinner and then me and Issy went to football training that is finally back. It was fun to get back but the match was hard. I need to get stronger on the ball and be more determined. AND need to get much fitter!

Came home and watched more football. We needed Crystal Palace to win but they were useless as usual and Wolves beat them.

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Sunday 19th July 2020

Day 118

Okay so needed to achieve stuff today after a very lazy day yesterday.

Unpacked and had a play with the new and amazing extendable hose. It's fantastic 😍

William's door wouldn't shut so me and stu rehung it only to find a piece of wood had to be removed and moved over a bit.

Did some measuring up for Issy's new shelves and fitted the new ones on the twin slot shelving.

Cut my grass and did some more raking to remove the thatch and moss.

Cooked roast chicken for tea.

Cut Jessie's grass.

Did some paperwork tonight while watching the second semi final. Chelsea beat Manchester United. So it's going to be Arsenal v Chelsea in the Final in a few weeks.

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Monday 13th July 2020

Day 112

I had a lovely day off today. Pottering around and getting jobs done. 

This morning I did ironing in the garden while watching Stephanie in the Chateau.

Later I sorted through the wood to find some to use to make a new top for my old garden table and it turned out really well. I bought a big box of amazing screws which made all the difference. I need to make planters and a screen for the oil tank too. 

I finally sieved some more of my compost and was able to use my new table. 

I have loads of old bits of wood that I need to get rid of but can’t take it to the skip yet and dare not burn it as people get so annoyed. We’ve had small fire pit fires before without worrying so not sure why i am so worried now. Could post on the discussion page first to warn people and do it in the evening so people’s washing is is taken in.

Cooked tea and got ready for work tomorrow.

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Sunday 12th July 2020

Day 111

I hung washing out today as was the weather was lovely.

I cut William’s hair.

I cut my grass and Jessie’s grass.

Ella came to visit William and they went for a picnic at the orchard and then came to the garden to hang out. It was the first time they had seen each other since the end of March. They had to keep their distance from each other. Not sure how good they were about this but think they can be trusted.

Isobel worked on her decoupage table.

I took some shelves down in the shed so that I can cut them to make more shelves for Issy and took the brackets to use too.

Watched match of the day with Issy.

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Saturday 11th July 2020

Day 110

In the hopes that I might track down the pesky mouse I emptied as much of the conservatory into the garden (luckily the weather was nice) as possible and cleaned the shelves. NO sign of the mouse what so ever. I put most of the contents in the shed instead of back into the conservatory.

I dropped Issy off to do her painting job. Picked her up later and dropped of football boots that we had borrowed. 

Cooked a yummy chicken in a mustard sauce and had it with chips. I had a headache and was tired today but felt better after tea.

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Friday 10th July 2020

Day 109

Went to the office today. Caught up a bit.

Stopped at Jack on the way home for wine!!

Remembered to pick up Williams inhaler before the doctor closed. Went to verify the paperwork of the person who will take over my job as welfare officer. I cannot wait to finally give up that job!!

Stuart cooked the curry that I had left out and even did a great job of the rice.

I drank a couple of glasses of wine and me and Issy watched the programme about the fens.

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Thursday 9th July 2020

Day 108

I worked from home today. I had loads to get on with. I usually run around getting a few jobs sorted in the house first.

The boiler man was supposed to come to service the boiler this afternoon but he came early.

I am addicted to playing candy crush at the moment. Dinner was noodles with chicken in a black bean sauce and it was delicious. Watched more football.

OMG shock horror. Misty brought a mouse into the conservatory. I messaged Gemma and she came over to try to catch it. She is my hero.

I locked misty in the conservatory with it in the hopes that she would catch it in the night.