Diary of boo radley

Morning. Wet tuesdsy here. Little to do today other than shop  tidy n clean which suits. 

I'll polish off the jigsaw too and a. Series on Netflix. Got about 3 on the go. 

Diets gone a bit ker plunky.. As I say though if I don't buy it I can't eat it so I must discipline that side of my impulse shopping. 

Lost my reading glasses yesterday. So naturally went to order another pair. Had them in tesco. Think they must have slipped out of my bag. When I went back to tesco  customer service to ask two people in front were purchasing lotto tickets but it didn't tempt me in any way. It made me feel blunt if anything.

Everywhere is so quiet. Keep telling myself spring emerging. Soon sounds of birds and children playing. Joyous. 

Off for brekkie now. 

Think need to wrap warmly when out. 

Bye for now.. Stay safe all.. Boo ???

Hello. Midweek.. Time flies although some days seem slow. Already Feb 3rd.

Watching the new drama on channel 5 which is absorbing. Different actors which we need  Seem to be stuck in groundhog day with repeats and same faces and voices.

Focusing on diet a bit more now. This wintertime doesn't help   always feel like we have to stock up on calories. Any excuse.

Off for a walk with permitted lockdown company. Some fresh air. Otherwise little else happening. 

Brekkie time. 

All for now 

Boo 

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So sorry to read of your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you.

So much time to sit and think, can be a blessing or the opposite. You sound very composed and calm, despite the current challenges. I'm glad to read this.

Take care,

f x

Hi Boo,

Focusing on diet - I’m doing terrible with diet at the moment. I had brought in so many good diet habits last year. I lost decent weight with good diet and consistent exercise but since Christmas its been horrendous. Everyday is bitterly cold and wet and I’m just being a little lazy and probably a bit of the winter blues. I need to shake this off and find my mojo again.

Every year I get conned by foolishly thinking come November its winter but the real winter cold always hits me hard in Jan and Feb. Its dark, cold and wet and I’m oh so looking forward to lovely spring and lighter nights.

Winter will end, spring will come and everything will seem a little better.

Take care.

RR

Morning Monday. 

New week. 

It's a cold. Snowy day here. I have little motivation but I feel that's normal last mile of winter dark nights stuff for me. So I know I'll bounce back on that front. 

Still gf. 

Today is shop. Go to park feed wildlife. Then afternoon TV. Began to watch the fall on Saturday.. Its slow but I'll persevere. 

It's deffo. Hat gloves scarf weather today. 

Home made soup today for dinner.

Off for a brew. Take care all 

Boo 

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Friday. 

We said our goodbyes to mum yesterday. A beautiful service given by her friends at salvation army. Hymns were traditional and peaceful as were the readings. Flowers were beautiful. All pink and white. 

Today I bought little scottie boo home. She's in her little box now in the lounge. And my friend and neighbour kindly crocheted a little Scotty dog.

All in all I'm putting a closure to this week for now. I'm tired and mystified by everything that's going on. Sad to see so much sadness but better than the other day. I felt like I was trying to climb over  a brick wall but each day someone had put a new layer of bricks on it. Today I feel like it's maybe hadrians wall. Not so high but long but I can at least walk alongside it and know it has an end. 

Eating a bit too much.. Naughty but comforts needs.  Watching TV. Reading a poetry book and a war diary book also which reflects a lot on people emerging from loneliness and despair like present day. But they had hope and optimism and drive and that's what got them through.

Anyway season 2 episode 2 of the fall calls. 

Stay gf. All. Stay safe. 

Love boo?

Boo, 

That is bizarre I had just logged on to post to you and you beat me to it.

Its nice that your mum had a lovely service. I’m so sorry for your loss.

I hope that things change quickly regarding weather, lockdown etc and each of us can return to some sort of normality. I hope you can keep yourself busy in the next few days and weeks until spring arrives.

You have done magnificently well over the past year and life is challenging you now but it will turn again. No doubt it will turn and things will be better.

Take care.

RR

Dear @boo-radley , 

I am sorry to hear about your sad news.  It does seem like you gave your Mum a lovely goodbye. 

You can find comfort and bereavement support  by visiting this website  https://www.cruse.org.uk/ if not now, maybe in the future.  Please also remember we are here for you 24 hours a day if you want to talk. 

Take care, 

Keely

Forum Admin 

Hello to a very heavy raining Thursday. 

I'm tired this morning. Still not sleeping well but that said with my past few months life's events I can see why. 

I'll be honest early week got a gsmbling urge. Wanted to buy a couple of tickets. I didn't. The one thing that stopped me was visiting here and number two I was at home in pj's and couldn't be bothered to make any great effort to go out. And online doesn't appeal. 

But I am ready now for the better weather and connecting with people again. Whst a twelve months it's been indeed. 

I'm. Impressed at the rate the vaccines are being given. I know no one will totally agree on how Al l this has been managed but things are beginning to hopefully take shape.

I did a little trot yesterday and running watch froze and looking possibly at another unless just a blip. 

It was warm too yesterday. Birds twittering. Buds on trees. And our Robin visited us which reminds me first job of the day tesco and bird food. 

So bye for now all. 

Stay safe ?

Afternoon entry. 

Emotionally improving. Still odd random times of sadness creep into my day. 

However woke today and went for a long run with friend.  10 miles. Haven't done that in a while. Its tired me and relaxed me at the same time. I'm going to relax later too and have a take out and cheeky 

No guarantees on life events.  But attitude of mind makes all the difference. 

 I'm gf. Debt free. Spring is evident. 

If I don't steal away from sadness I'll miss the forthcoming joy.. So. I'm going to concentrate on this.

All for now.. I'm ok. Just thinking in ink.. Setting out strategies.. 

Boo ?

Should read cheeky vino 

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Hi Boo

Just been reading your diary, firstly can I say my sympathies to the recent events you have had in your life. It's a challenging and tough time, and I wish you all the best.

Good to hear you went on a long run, that is a good way to blow the cobwebs off. I can safely say that a lot of people on here (myself included) feel like you deserve the joy in your heart when spring arrives.

Enjoy the takeaway and cheeky wine tonight! Red or White is the question?!?

S x

Rose and thank you. You take care 

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Midweek. 

Life getting back to its steady pace. Feeling easier although still my sleeping isn't back to full speed yet. But I do have leisure and relaxation time.

Netflix and BBC 1 I player are a saviour at the mo. Got a poetry book on the go too. Food wise not so disciplined. ? But I will get there.

Windy out today. Few bits n pieces to do then a park run then I'm going to relax with TV as had  12 hour shift at work yesterday which tested me tired legs and feet. 

No gambling still 

All for now 

Boo ???

Greetings Boo.

It makes me happy to see you in such a positive state of mind. It is a highly desirable quality much sought after during these troubling times of covidicitacilly-induced uncertainty.

Pleased you are being intellectually stimulated and entertained with books and television. Might I also recommend you delve into the world of BBC Sounds. The app is free to download and there you will find a vast array of programs to suit your every taste. On the podcasts and documentaries sections there are also programs related to gambling etc and the musical section offers all kinds of treats.

Was going to depart with a little friendly rhyme

But glancing at my watch I just do not have the time

So bidding you a fond farewell until another day

Gamble free is excellent and that's the way we'll stay

Aum?