So it's the first Saturday off of 2022 minus one year and it's always having to come at a price, the future is going to seem really stressful for many let alone me. But for now, the journey of a 60th birthday celebration is to happen
The morning
So with the night before being a work until 1am vibe with headsets having issues on Xbox controllers if was time to crash out on seeing things on the iPhone to a degree.
I then woke my eyes up around 8:30 degrees which were to see the cat sleeping outside on his chair. So I let him in and he decided to follow me to then get some dry food and I added some ham. This was before a quick toilet before going back to bed and having the cat sleep with me while I checked the usual social feeds and feabie etc.
Then it was hearing a phone call to find out that there was a house viewing around the 10:30 am mark so it means lying in on a day I'm not supposed to even have off was going to happen, alas I decided to climax over some pics from 9:30 and then got up and finally had a clean-shaven to make sure things were ready for look wise in case it needs it. But then it was getting up and in a jumper and jeans for this dog walking which was the part of making sure I was out of the house along with dad of all things. So the walk happened, I got Rosie's lead on and then it was a case of we drove to the Moors for that quick park near a gate and unloaded the dog and we started walking
Walking the Dog on the moors
So as we were walking, it was getting to the point of hearing chatting from dad about one mutual customer as well places, as well as an unintended comment about changing careers to be a chef due to my tastes, which is what he calls experimenting with food. Like that was not called for or expected but it was a hint of him wanting me to change jobs. Even with training and all that demands on top of their choices making things tricky if it ever came to that.
But I explained a small bit and then not much was said and back a bit of silence and Rosie in the leat as per usual. But then we diverted and headed crossing the road back to then going to the car. There was texting with someone and she was hinting at me feeding but in her defence, she does not ask for money unlike someone from the past texting me literally 3 days ago on a begging due to threats she's had from a flat neighbour.
Then we drove back and dealt with more texts on this 16-year-old begging me to get him working for the shop but the HMRC paperwork is going to be a fucking killer so I'm trying to ease him off and should be hearing back from him other people in a hopeful vibe.
Then it was finally time to get home and get changed, but this time is having to add extras like cutting my toenails and wearing the same jeans as from the walk. There was also a bit of the fact I could get this rainbow shirt that has its lovely vibe on compared to a slightly tight grey top. Then I got nagged to put on some sketches that both mum and dad bought me last week which I appreciate but they didn't have to purchase them incase it's one of those out of the blue. Ok sure I've to use tesaa tape on the insides of the soles and also other parts but both shows are breathable for the running distances that will be needed for the future
Then we are off to park and ride.
The journey for the meal
So it was not as busy on the roads, hearing chatter on the potential new buyers was giving me a bit of an uneasy start to the day as it was going to hear the chatter of wedding venues and that even more fucking chat to make things worse, serious hope no stag do worry is a key.
But we got to the park and ride in the end and then turns out the bus was later...
I got out of the car and the car park was not heaving but had more people than expected. But then it was a wait and queue for a bus, in the end, and we then ended on the posher citybus spark which the 42c
The Selfie at the bus stop
The bus was ok, it was nice and nostalgic to get on the bus to finally just type this post up, just like I used to back on the way to nights out and events. But we then got off by the box and pace walked to the port masters which was the posh bar on Barbican that my sister has worked semi-at for her main work.
A View of the City when getting off the bus
The afternoon out of shakes and uneasy
But then it was finally time to get there and we walked in, there were a few people in the queue but eventually, we got in and greeted our sister and her fiance. The table was a normal one but with one extra chair. We then started chatting or I mostly listened to them. But it was easier to drink water to not feel as uneasy as it could have gone at any stage or plan. But boats were passing in and out as well as some tombstoners jumping off the walls. I was shaking my legs for most of it and also the heat on my jeans and shirt was happening too.
The menu
A guide boat was going to be passing for the races soon after along with the tombstoners to the right
There was some chatter about work-like things on new releases and also on how it goes with some Customers but the order in the end after a rush was chicken wings with BBQ dip and chips. By the time I did finish the wings, the chips arrived. One girl that worked there reminded me of a long ago friend but more my version which is mega cute but wasn't her in this case.
The Chicken Wings and BBQ sauce for £7.50
The Chips
But they were not too bad, the sauce was rich and sticky but the chips were good with the skin on but minus the hot part of them being since my mouth got burnt with some sore mark my tounge was licking for most of the afternoon. The helicopter was getting alot of the vibe of the coverage of the SAIL GP and it was starting the 1st race while we were eating. But eventually, it was more checking and more chatter and we decided to leave around the 2:45 ish mark, which we all went for a toilet break before leaving.
Now while waiting for dad for his toilet break, my mum easy how I was feeling and said a bit uneasy and she was about to say something but then her lips burned from this special lip balm from Primark my sister let her try. But then we walked to see the race anc check out the waffle place by the bottom of the hoe. So we walked on, my feet were burning a bit and the traffic or people about was a fair bit even with the road closed. But we walked and saw some of the race finishing.
The views of the mound
Boats parked by drake island
We then stopped by tinside to view but again it was always that time of a customer calling so it was guiding on how to install WiFi printer for Windows 7 of all things, this was the second time she called since it was direct to mobile. Eventually, the call ended and the family walked on as we then went to the waffle place.
A View of the helicopter
We got there and it was queueing badly, but that was due to 4G being laggy to the point o2-based networks did not work at all whatsoever. We then sat in and I was undecided since I've recently realised ice cream sort of gives me diarrhoea or if it's just the Lidl branded. But then mum came back with a drink and Oreo ice cream which ok was nice but my luck would be it could be later on or not. But it was more of a queue and a short wait before the toffee crisp waffle which did look huge arrived.
The menu for the place
The toffee crisps waffle for the family to share
Then we all shared some pieces minus my sister's fiance due to him not feeling well which was making it a shorter time, but eventually, we had the meal after more chatter, even with telling my sister I'm on my way to see the new place after a customer just down the road from it, (scared shitless for when I have to realise the commute will cause arguments. But for now its seeing how things go.
We then head out to get back to the town, passing the hoe park and also we then part ways with the sister and fiance since we then have a nice view at the boats being lifted off the water in the milbay developments which look really posh, it was nice to reflect and look, even with feet burning or a sensation of burning to say the least.
The new apartments and the steps are nice
The crane and the hangars for the sail GP
The other crane and the hangars
We then watched in agaze as the crane lifted up the yacht in 3 minutes from sea to land. which then with a big team got it nicely laid on wheels before moving it into the said hangar,.
Time to head home
But then it was heading to 16:35 and we decided to head to Royal parade for the bus stop to be getting ther 42C back to the park and ride to then head home. But using the power of google maps, it was a nice AR walk to get there well it was not that hard with a cross of a road and then the traffic lights to cross to near union rooms and a strange smell to say the least.
The AR for walking back to the bus stop
We still then get to the passing of the new timberyard arcade which is nice to finally see but it is needed from getting run down, since sure the old opposite places now has a premier inn which makes it useful for some people staying in the centre and also it was other shops closed nearby. But we walked on and got to the stop which was just outside TK max and one down from the stop getting back home to Tavi with the number 1 bus.
But then waited for the 15 minutes and the double-decker was here, we got on and by 17:08, we were off on the roads back home, back on the queues with passing Uni, seeing former bars I've had my first kiss in becoming Chippies and even the pond opposite uni. But then it passed mutley which the buffet above the roundabout had changed, passing apartments where I slept in and cleaned from years ago. But it was eventually passing the Maccies of fate and even passing Tim Hortons which was close to opening up too.
But eventually, we got to the stop and I got off pretty quickly the weather was humid and Dad suggested going for a drink but due to Rosie, it was best to come home, he was a bit miffed about it since of the realising his own brothers did not see him for the 60th birthday. But then we drove back to lidl to get some bits like the dog, cat food and other bits for me to have for myself for the weekend while they were going to be away.
The Trolley to be put back after the shopping is unloaded.
Then we finally got home.
An Evening to myself
So once we got back and unloaded the shopping, it was to ask dad what he wanted to do, since he found the voicemail from his brother that did not put anything in his birthday card and his other brother just dropped off a bottle of Moet which he does not like that type of bubbly. So he wanted to go out for a drink, which I walked Rosie instead and then came back to get some online work done for the rest of the night even with soon to make a nice filling pasta mix,. I finally ate that around the 8pm mark.
The Chicken stock tomato herb
So that was that and still working until the 0:30 mark since parents went to bed around the 10:00pm mark since of the long day and the drinks and food from the market in being a case of making them sleepy. While that was happening I found out one girl I used to feed and buy clips here and there as a friend now doing the same and she then gave me a message offering customs and all that.
But then it was time to finally sleep and WAKE UP FOR a potential weekend to me.....
The Start of the 2 days off to myself.
Sunday
Now waking up at 5:30am or so from the cat meowing, but mum fed him then It was a case of him sleeping with me for a bit, then she woke up at 8am with my normal alarm and then she walked Rosie While I was checking socials than the usual fap.
Eventually, I got up around the 9:30am mark and it was time to get up and then it was to get changed to plan out helping mum and dad pack and get them ready for their weekend away only the other side of devon. But there was a mix of burnt toast and a nice slice of HEAVY lemon and elderflower cake which my sister's mate made for my dad and he didn't like it from how heavy it tasted. but it did look sexy and perfect for feeding.
The Burnt Toasted sandwich
The Slice of the Lemon Elderflower Cake
Using Android Auto and also setting up a dashcam I got them from Christmas a year or so ago. Also, a clip about 1700 Socket panels is a new one to watch and EVEN a call from a customer on FB, like for fuck sake, but the call passed by the time I got the headset out.
Eventually, they left and it was time to get the dog walked since of things, But starting downloads to the PS4 and attempting to get the battery charged was the plan due to a LONG day on Monday. So the dog was walked and not many people were in the field for the most part.
Then I walked back and it was time to get the bike Cleaned up and the brake pads since I was worried about the battery for Monday. But that is in a minute. But the chair was out to make it easier along with the cleaning.
The Bike before cleaning
Then it was time to get the brake pads sorted and they were worn after the 6 months of usage, but wanting to make the effort in case I crash. But then the pads were added in and I got it ready to test. The battery was not charging and that worried me, so I got changed and cycled to Morrisons for a project of making Pasties using the Minced beef hotpot from Morrisons. The cycle down was ok but it had 3 moments to then change the pads adjustments. But I got there.
The Be Real the cleaned and
Then walking in and getting the hotpot which was like 2 left, then walked and explored the reduced sandwiches as well as finding pastry rolls which finally was a case in point in the fridge section., For ther same price as the Morrisons brand, I got the just roll brand. Then getting the BLT for £0.69 and purchasing on the card before the cycle back home, the clouds were clearing up nicely for sure and that was about it.
The Beef hotpot and the jus Roll along with the BT sandwich, total of £7.94
I eventually got home and well the battery cut out even when it was just on 2 bars, but the shock was then realising the battery would no longer work. So I have taken the battery apart to test it but no dice, so that is going to make Monday a nightmare for sure from the hills. But Then I had the BLT sandwich as a late lunch before trying a game out,.
The BLT Sandwich for the late
After that, it was typing up this post until 4:30 ish and time to get Rosie walked which was another half hour or so, from a dallmation running up to her to even the possible chance she has fleas from the black spots on her scalp but she did snarl at me. But then we managed to get home and reflect that soon this field won't be able to be walked in anymore. But then I got the cat and dog fed and time to catch up with typing this up until about 8pm.
Then it was time to finally cook some food and relax with online work until the Big Monday, I was close to the making of the Minced beef hotpot pasty but in the end went for classic cooking of Chips and curry or something like that, Since the tripod isn't with me, I can't actually go live as easy as I want to without using the laptop but could be a fair bit of effort and cartoons to relax things are nice too. That was after a shit and another walk, making it the 4th today. o i made some pretzel dogs with curly fried and pickle that was covered in the curry sauce mix and some breadcrumbs.
The meal from Sunday night.
Then it was to relax and then go to bed later on since of the long day to happen from Monday. I ended up sleeping until 1am or so.
The Monday:
So it ends up a LONG and tiring day and a sign of what could be daily exhaustion to come. But waking up at 8am after being up from Finley mewing from 5am was not surprising, But then it was a text to wake up to and that was a big one to take in, but it meant more risk-taking to sort out, I reflected on it from a dogwalk and then got changed and sorted that, but the texting was leading to a plan which might be next MONDAY since of potential time off from regular customers. But whether this leads to something is a big chance of a gamble, but if it happens well it might change life and repeat goals which if this does, it means a few ticks of the new years resolutions. But £170 is a steep gamble....
Eventually, I got ready to cycle to work once emails were sent and transfers sorted, which means it was a long way off. But the heat was getting pretty intense which for now was going to be worse later on. But the first customer was a bit longer and will be popping over tomorrow as well. But Then it was time to head to Gunniskale and that was a lot of hills to tackle, so much so I had to walk up the first Hill since it was just too hot and I was getting soaked and almost falling off the bike, that's what happens with a failing battery just over 1 year of using it on a weekly basis.
The no battery on the bike
This hill gets hard to deal with
Passing on the Flat part after a Garage
So we carry on, in the heat and once it's by the Church, it was time to loosen the brake pads a bit to give it that extra speed for the semi ups and down to the next customer in Gunnislake, about 1 hour 20 minutes later, I park up and then get that lesson sorted.
But eventually, after talking and the wind in the air with a bit of the heavy Humid, I was to cycle or attempt to cycle up 2 hills and well it was the Stormy lane which had the best texture but that hill is ROUGH to cycle up, like my legs literally said NOPE and then walked up, even with the battery if it worked, that would have drained it.
This HILL is STEEP
So then it was luckily right in front of the Station, so I parked there at 16:45 and then got to the customers just up the road to then sort out and pretty much re-setup the wifi, since it got forgotten since of some router resets but pretty much 4 months warranty means I had to lose £20 on the thing, but it was nice to be offered a cold drink BUT that would have its refluxing consequence.
But then it was about the 6:30 mark and after finishing and making sure the points are all in the clear, I got myself to walk a bit up the road and well it was finding out where the future of mine will be, which It was a short distance from travelling on holiday if that ever happens but the Daily commute will end up more exhausting and might be reminding me of the old days of running distances back from #crappycityplym over 10 years ago.
Vilog here
The Selfie before a vlog started
The view from a new place
That reaction of how the day-to-day will really become in the long run
But then it was a run to the bike in the station in a 2:53 timing so it is quicker than 5 minutes, but it was then to explore the station and check the times but using apps like Train Track and the Real Train Times site, it was good to make that note to plan out what happens. But then it was to prepare the brake pads before cycling back home, with no battery and up 2 hills and both are on the main road.
But it was a sweaty, painful 40 minutes later and I got home well 39:20 if I remember but it is still sweaty and it was going to be the case of hoping Rosie didn't Poo in the house. But she did not and then some chores later, I was changed and time to walk her on the field, now this is getting a busy one for sure. But it was nice to finally cool down in a way but she was getting to cross the field.
Rosie as she goes
But Then it was to walk back in and face her barking and stress, with then getting indoors and chores are done, like washing to go in the tumble since it was washed while I was walking Rosie while this was happening. But then it was more teeth and multiple barking to-the-point videos. The Ice Cold drink was that REWARD for sure.
A Chuppa-style orange drink with Lemonade ice cubes
The Fridge
But later on, it was finally time to have a slice of cake Rosie was still barking at me as I was eating it from the fridge but it really is a good burger even though it's a heavy one and can bloat quite quickly on that side of things.
The Lemon and Elderflower cake
The in-video take of eating it.
So that was the end of the vlog once I downed a drink from that ending and Rosie still barking, it was time to get this meal sorted out of just the Chinese chicken curry with some extra bits on top as I usually do too. Even eating that was tricky with Rosie still non-stop barking. But it was nice to tuck in to this for sure. Dragging her out sometimes weas the only way to go about it
The meal of Chinese chicken curry with added sugar and Chinese five spice on the rice, Ketchup mayo 2 in one, Honey Puffs and even salad to go with the chocolate waffle on the side
But alas I was tired, Rosie was still on the defence and it was time to get to watch some Lebron James in multiverses and Tidy washing from earlier which was a nice evening to spend until Rosie was barking for another walk which was nearly 12am or so.
Clothes to sort out
And there we go, one walk later and I decided to crash out since I had another cycle the Tuesday which was a nearly 12 hour day.
But as for the resolutions:
Another Catchup on the Resolutions
To be clear, I'm no far forward on ther goals and resolutions for this year and now with the move the energy levels are going to make it hard to even complete them at all which is going to be a tough acceptance.
Plus with a wedding planned next year and even an ex getting married on her hen-do from recently seeing it on FB. , it seems I HAVE to start really thinking about the goals and where things lead since it's very close to just accepting I'm a 30-year-old incel at this point and heck one guy tweeted me the king of incels which pretty much according to some governments would consider me a terrorist for the fact I'm a virgin that has never really had a normal relationship, was close to one but that some people will class as not a relationship just because of one important thing shared for 2 years even if it kept me focuses and had a purpose and happiness and not feel like its a chase to get back to the first girl that meets me more than 3 separate times wins me.
But below is those goals:
Sort out the Down their problems and prepare to be able to have sex - The Cyst has gone but the appointment on the phone is 11th August 4:40pm but it might be tough if work gets as busy as it has been feeling this week. Plus I've not even replied to the therapist when shes asked about sorting out the consultation soon.
Have branded fast food with someone outside the family - This might be happening next week on the 5th But I have a feeling its going to be ending up a repeat of February 2020
Tweet more - It Getting slowly better with tweeting while dogwalking after evenings in work, but its still catchup pics from a few days before
Try to make more videos at least 2 per month - I'm lucky if it's one per month but with plans in October of Goose fair, it might feel a success
Do more Day out vlogs - Exeter vlog is pretty much out of the question from this point, BUT with potential days off from the ,moving distance, might be easier in the future or it might be the same, so no luck so far
And there you have it, Now its back to having a sleep before waking up for another day of work which is looking like another hectic week of 2 visits PER EVENING on top of like 2 PHONE CALLS AT THE SAME TIME since the phone supplier of yay charges more for a simple thing like a phone queue.
Well for me this has been some amazing and sort of productive 3 weeks. Sure it was not productive in some ways but in others, it was finally time to move on and well start the plan I wanted to. But this was also the time I got to have some amazing news (still on NDA or not allowed to talk about it). But let's begin on the other points.
The few days before the time to myself:
So, this was the day after my grandad's fiance passed away, there was a sombre moment and soon to be finding out what can be done and it was also another gaming conference popping up which is how Gamescom really did show some exclusive news, from Fallguys update to even longer gameplay of Ratchet and Clank. But it was also memories subsiding since it was told that Winterdonerland was cancelled. That is a shame on how it can change due to the pandemic, but then again, its sort of important that we all protect first is what is said.
Now you just need to make a level of hexagonal rooms and make Big blobus or some other big name chase you to a door which could be one to fall off the stage and get eliminated
But it was time to finally work out if things go to plan or not. Especially with questioning some of the standards I even think are actually high. But from the things, i've dealt with over the past years, it's shown me how things can be important.
But it was soon time to find a new network to subside in since FreedomPop was getting pretty unreliable fo the £3.99 a month, so it was time to change, the Poll was looking towards o2 as well. So lyca was the chosen way. Bt
Also, it's looking like I might have to change my provider for the main phone number, which one
So it was time to get that arranged, but that happened much later on. Also, it was soon time for some toothpaste to arrive. But that review is still not too far off, well mainly 3 weeks.
The box that arrived
Then it was also the second to last day before time to be productive, and well, it was a mix of some meals and also time for the sun to set lower and earlier as it does in September.
The sun setting over the sky via google camera
The same shot using the mi camera
This is the time of the taste of getting some food shopping before it was myself for 2 weeks, and this was the introduction of Potato chorizo omelettes, which the recipe was pretty much egg, potato, onion and sometimes chorizo or some other meat. I never got a chance to make it but I probably will before i start my new life.
The omelette
Plus it was that time where final sunsets were happening before the time off to myself was a first. Rosie was unaware about what to happen but keeping her walks in check was the best way to go about it.
The path is growing
The dog wags and waits for the ball.
But still, plans for these 2 weeks were going to be fun but also time to be productive. Since there was a fair bit of accounts to do and well some shop planning. Sure there would be no #omracersnightout since nightclubs are not open and also bars were restricted. Plus the Avengers game was full of bugs as well. But that doesn't matter.
2 weeks of freedom as it seems.
So this is where the fun begins and time to myself is important, even if it is to make sure that things can go to plan for me. Now i will say this as well. I had some plans for
Cooking video
Hair dying
fall guys video
vlog
a review
calling a best friend and playing fornite with them
making sure someone special to me was okay
A afternoon of family support
But the first on the mind was actually a visit with my grandad. Now, this was an arrangement needed with my sister as well as him so we can be making sure he is doing okay. Now the first morning of myself it was and did wake up a bit later so, walking Rosie on the path is the case as usual.
But then it was time to finally go to get changed and a shower, but as I did, it felt the presence of a car turning up. Which I was just naked and shower gel on me as the car drove in. I rushed to get the clothes on even with the gell still gooey on me.
Then they arrived and I rushed to get out with phone and money and even having to get a jumper as it was pouring with rain, even if it was for 20 minutes. Which then we greeted and went to Morrisons to kill some time.
We got in there with masks and I forgot mine typically, but there was some spare in his back seat. But we got little bits he needed but I didn't get anything since most of what I needed I had already. But then it was nearing the 11:50 mark and it was time for us to leave and drive to the pub to pick up the 3 meals (actually 4 due to a friend on the way he delivers to).
As we parked, we saw some friends of his pick this up and so all 4 of us waited in the blacksmiths which some topics came up such as presents for mums birthday and even just things about funeral's and wakes which there was one on the 15th October. But soon that news would easily get cancelled. Eventually, the boxes arrived and we walked to the 4x4 and were driven back to his place.
The bags of roast
As we drove down and we all talked, it was also to drop off the food for his friend and got paid, then we carried on to his place and then we parked up and helped unload and soon, the time to heave some takeaway roast turkey was to happen. It was nice and still warm too.
The Roast turkey takeaway
Then we were chatting and eating as well as even a phone call from grandad's brother who did ask a question regarding his mobile but we were meant ot see him at the funeral which was Oct 2nd but due to crash 4, that will not be me going the funeral.
After this is was time to end up having to help find some rings and my sister trying some clothes on and taking them since most were brand new and the passing lady did have an expensive taste in clothes I will admit that. But that was for another 2 hours or so, which means by about 3pm, I and my sister were off home, aka she dropped me off and then went home herself.
Just as we got home, the phone called which was catchup from the mum's side of the family. It was nice and shes also been forgetful as well, but that is life sometimes. Then she left and it was time to go for a walk with Rosie once again. Since it was a hot sunday, it was time to just have me and her in the field with the ball.
In the field, #dogwalkingwithomracer
But then, it was time to finally get work and accounts done, this was induced with a fair bit of NowTV movie watching as well. Plus soon I was getting to learn a friend had come home, well more than a friend but it felt really nice and I was buzzing as well, which may be soon I'll be telling the truth but for now, it was nice to have things sort of normal in that regard. But even on the first day to myself, I had to work for a ex boss for most of the afternoon.
The change of the hair and the consequences
Now, it was time to finally change my life in another small stage, the first was to finally get the hair lighter again. Bearing in mind it was over 6 months ago I had this happen where I tried to dye my hair blue. Well, you can see what happens in the vlog/live stream below:
The bits uses for the dying
Before the dying of the hair
Which then had some weird resutls when i had a shower to hopefully clean it in, since well the mix was in the hair unwashed for well over 1 hour, which really did burn my head and made me had like a mini headache actually, but it did turn out a nice ish blonde in the end even though i Forgot to use the blonde boost powder in the kit.
A dogwalk to happen to help the blue keep in
After the shower, it sadly did not stay
Which then it was also time to let that sink in, and then it was soon to be the evening and well a new recipie idea came to mind, chicken burger brownies. And yes this actually tasted amazing.
the finished result after 25 minutes in the oven and added crunchy nut on top pic.twitter.com/Obyc64eVJu
Then it was making it dry and having some work to be done as well, but All I know is that scalps were getting very flakey and it was like an avalanche in some cases as well. But it was also time to just focus on the accounts. So that was after video editing I will admit.
also ever since I dyed my hair, I've had really big flakes come out of certain parts of my hair, pic.twitter.com/VQFEl3ILsW
But this is where things get interesting, So I had an email and also tried to finally get Lyca setup due to that poll, now with that in minds I had major tricky to actually get the number ported with the online form, so in the end, I asked the rep to port the number on the 21st September, but what happened instead is that they ported the number which was from the 10th September. So That was that and well things were to change.
Working and the start of the Future.
So, it was nearing the midway end of the 1st week, 2 videos up, some accounts sorted, remastered classics to be happening and someone special is closer to me than ever before and amazing calls with friends. But it was sadly some work to be done and laptops to be delivered. But it was also on the 10th that I had a visit from an engineer, turns out they were now placing fibre cable on the poles by the house and well, that means fibre I can order for better speeds, well hopefully.
But as I left to go to work, I had to arrange something special which was going to really make things change in my life, but that afternoon I had to visit at least 3 people and also sadly sell the camera from the Prif Streambox kit.
But it was soon time to knuckle down for some work, I mean sure, I did eat some good food but that night was time to get a coffee and really work on the second job, since the announcement of a $50 bonus, I had to do my best for it. But in the morning about 8 have I had a 2-hour nap and that maybe had made it worse for me
This was a nice tea on friday night
Walking rosie on what felt like a hangover but it was just shakey and a headache
She really loves the ball
Mixed curries for the Saturday night
Which that was nice to really binge watch some films but at the same time, it was also the accounts to do and the recovering from that all-nighter, but then it was time to finally relax on a Sunday, or so I thought...
Shopping Plus Chores
It's the Sunday, I was waking up at 10:00am-ish and I had a customer text me to an urgent visit, so with that in mind, I had to finally determine things to be done, So I walked Rosie and then it was time to run to get the customer sorted, which is near the places to go shopping.
That was me done for about 30 minutes of talking and then we decide to finally go well for a shop and have a Lidl bit of plus in our lives.
We first start with some of the branded things in Tesco, such as cat food and even trying to source turkey Twizzlers for the 5th time in 4 weeks, (well 5 visits in August), So that did not go to plan but some amazing ice lollies and well even more small bits to consider. Even sweet Chilli chicken sausages were the possibility here well for the reduced prices even if it was £11.65. Oh, and the charity top-up option is optional on the self-service checkouts.
The shopping in Tesco for £11.65
We finally decide thats the first lot done and after catching up about the shop which well times are even changing on that. So then as we discuss that and some feelings i've had and things i've talked about in the earlier of the post. We move on to the chance to explore Lidl Plus, now this is one of those things that actually works really well than a Tesco Clubcard and less hassle, like really. We got a heck of alot of things, from fried chicken to even elderflower drink. The savings were only £1.10 if you include the reduced Bami Goring.
The range of things bought from Lidl.
Then it was finally to heave it on the way home. The bag was starting to break and it was really hurting my shoulders and maybe back to get up the 2 hills. But eventually, I made it and well had to get the door open somehow, even with the #keysinthemouth.
Look down
#keysinthemouth
Then it was finally time to do some chores. Feeding pets, unpacking shopping and even trhen the chance to go raspberry picking too. Now that bit was nice since there were loads and that defo was at least a lidl bag worth actually.
The raspberries just picked
In the bag ready to be frozen
The next stage was to really get the rubbish out since it was a Green waste that week and well that was all done in a small stage. So, we finally have one last task after that.
The bins
Then it was to clean the bike, well I used some warm water and also scrub as much as I could but it sometimes has to finish with a result eventually. But it got sone and then it was finally time to end the vlog and have a meal before going out on a trip. The meal was a reminacent of a old recipie I used of Bacon burger waffles, in this case, waffle dogs aka chicken sausges in 2 waffles as shown below.
A big mix with waffle dogs, salad, crisps, chips and more
A late-night #dogwalkingwithomracer.
It was nearing about 10:00pm and I was seeing outside, the night sky was starting to get bright and stars to shine, so I used this as an opportunity to well, finally go for a long walk to take some shots out at night. So I and Rosie walked our way, in through the meadows and then the estate near the main road and up to the Pimple that way.
It was the meadows in the light.
As we got to the pimple, it was almost pitch black, my mind wanted to go to Cox Tor (that might be familiar in more ways than one on how important) but with the time and the risk of death by a car, we stopped at the Pimple and started taking pictures using Google Camera. Which there were loads of angles, sure some went blurrier than normal but it was hard to focus on something the lens normally cannot see.
Views from the left of me
Straight in the middle
Behind and the mast on the moors
A starry bright sky
Moving in the sky
The mast on the moors again
some amazing stars
Taking the shot with the phone on the floor, it sort of works
Then it was nearly the 11:30pm mark and well, me and rose packed up and walked the way back, now it as a shame since she was naughty for pooing on the grass when she had plenty of time to poo on the moors. But there was a bat that was stalking me and Rosie from the pimple to some house near the golf club, it was unique, to say the least.
The bat flying around the light
The last week to myself
Eventually, it was pretty mich the midnight mark and time for me to go to sleep since the next 3 days were mainly focused on that video editing. Which I had a shit ton to do of it. But mostly i was silent minus a few things on my mind. From the habit of listening to BBC world service at night to sleep to but then it was the 16 with 3 days left of my life as free and it was good. Thingd were looking up and also I was close to a deal with the agent for the shop im moving into. sjre my grandad and i had a little ctchup on the Tuesday and seperately I learned about places like plant organic and even a cinema that says is closed is open still.
a light lunch for getting video editing done
Then I went to something a bit more tasty
But it was then the time to get that vlog uploaded and have the longest phone call with a special friend which really is someone that has helped me a fair bit during this year and really the only friend I've ever had long phone converstions with. But we talked about so many things from love life to games, to marvel movies and even a heart to heart since both of use have struggled in different ways But it makes me wish I could do more of that soon. After that call, it was one last dogwalk before i slept at near 4am in the morning. The twilight zone is still the most beautiful part of night, where its the darkest before the dawn, which i've had my share of seeing from nights out in a big city.
Ham and Doritos with bacon psta korma
The walk after the long call
But that day after was some really hungry cravings such as a pud in a mug but use water instead of milk, it turned it in a to a sticky toffee hot cochoclate. Plus the tub was leftover from the Wednesday night
The left over and put in a mug hot choco
But the next part was to cook a meal that was so ncie an remided me of a time which sadly wont exist this year. Goose Fair....
The ham, chrruros and even crunchynut
But then it was sadly the final well less than 2 days left. Which was time to clear things up and actually even havving to pay money into the post office and visit a customer to see and even that didnt go to plan as much. But i got back for 5 and carried on with a DC film binge while organising clothes.
Clothes like this will look small for some people
But aalas a craving kicked in and well, it was how Sasuage bacon fajita were made. Using their hot seasoning powder and hunters sauce, it worked even if it was a intrerrutpion about next gen consoles but even that wkit was too much and I show he last bite i waas too full to eat.
The final portion of the fajitas
Then it was to clean up, watch films, cut jeans and then walk her before going for one last in my final night alone. It was good since I' had dreams to think and enjoy and well, things have to move on in terms of work.
The Start of a weekend with parents
So, it was now the time of the preperation for them to come home and well normal life to follow. But before they did arriv,e it was time to get some preperation for a scammy toothpaste to be reviewed, since omneome on insta put it onm their story then i ordered it from ebay for the 10.79 marks. But we finally start to find out if it's well worth its value compared to the almost £1.00 valuer of other toothpastes.
The box and label
its on the tooth brush.
Day 0 of the smile aka one use.
Then it will be a case of the next few days of 7 to use it twice a day as dentists, but the reason for this is still unknown why I wanted to try it. But eventually that and after some more quick tidying, they arrived and it was nice to see them, sure they were much browner but also they both seemed less stressed and happier in their own right. Plus I did get some gifts such as
Shortbread
Pairs of socks
A Mask with a picture of Finley on it
The gifts
Then it was time to go shopping and also to talk and catch up to see how things were. Which shopping we got some bits and well, even I wanted to get one bit but sadly that wasn't in stock but some amazing denim shorts for £4.79 were on offer, so I got them instead.,
The Shop at lidl for £11.54
Then it was time to make sure things worked out and also it was tiem to see granparents on the Sunday, which if plans went to chase, I would have been able to get the shop sorted bur that was not as far away as i was scared about. But the lunch was nice and even if it was day 1 or 2 with the toothpaste.
Day 2 of using the AP 24 toothpaste
A mild sunday salad with family
Then it was off to see granparents and well, what do you know, my sister was there, so we call had a catchup. Now it was nice to talk and also ncie t oattempt to cast the photos over to the TV of where mum and dad went, with the tale of the vibes being focuses on family since on that side of things , a 90th Biorthday was coming up, so we had to set time to get things straight . Which actually ends up a delay, but after that it was the sunset in the evening when another #dogwalkingwithomracer.
The tree and the sky
Lower the brightness on Google Camera
The sun was sure to be fading and soon might not be seen for a fair few months.
And there you have it, now times will be changing so quick and well another post on the start of something new so that is so exciting to look forward too but at the same time is scary to deal with.
