Davina's diary

[EllenW]

watching the F1

Davina,

I stayed up until 1AM to watch the F1 race, and I kept hoping for some excitement like Max having machinal failure again.

Ellen

[davina61]

Yes its hard to be excited about it when one team has an advantage and the tyre issue as well. Watched it at lunch time with the highlight show.
Beef curry is a cooking slowly, hope its tender.

[Jessica_K]

Davina,

I stayed up until 1AM to watch the F1 race, and I kept hoping for some excitement like Max having machinal failure again.

Ellen

I often shout "bin it" when max is on the screen. His car is far too good. Wait until he does not have the far superior car then his real skills will be revelled. But I expect like Vettel he will not live up to expectation. 

[davina61]

Called in on mum "can you check my tyres as they look soft" , soft! more like flat. 15psi instead of 32!!!!
 Made some trim panels to go under the dash on the Austin, bit of fettling but looking good.
 

[LoriDee]

But Davina they are only flat on the bottom! 

Hugs!

[davina61]

Raining again, no surprise there. Thought about going to Camping at the Castle VW show but its the same weekend as Upton Blues Festival and not missing that, as regular reader of my rambles you will know its just a stones throw from my flat. I like to say staggering distance, well you have to have a few bevies!

[davina61]

Good day so far apart from my left knee giving way a few times, called in on Deb and helped make her mind up where the fridge will go. Some more panels made and a few bits ordered, that will be it for a bit. Busy tomorrow with shopping and the hospital in the afternoon for a ultrasound and biopsy on the lump behind my jaw/in front of ear. Feels the same as the last 2 times I had it removed so hope its the same non malignant growth. Sorting my friends wiring out on his hot rod next week as well.

[davina61]

Came back from shopping and the African lady from flat 3 was on her way in at the same time, she said you look pretty ! Normally I see her wearing my work gear and no makeup. Had an ultrasound scan at the hospital "cant see anything to worry about as it looks like just gristle"  I left with "if it gets bigger come back" well it feels the size of a small marble to me.
 Bought a cooked chicken this morning and just made a jalfrezi, once you get all the ingredients sorted it is quick to cook.   

[LoriDee]

"cant see anything to worry about

That sounds promising.
 

[davina61]

A few good hours sorting mums garden, climbing rose tided up and strapped to the arch, post knocked in for the wayward rose and tied up. Battled with the blackberry (briar) fixing some more battens to the fence and tied that back with tree ties. Lots of suckers to chop off/dig up and 3 bags of "well rotted farm manure" we got the other week spread around where the runner beans will go. Mum managed to top the lawn, its still wet but hope it can get a lower cut on Sunday after some dry days. I was going to edge the border and thin out the Michaelmas daisies but ground still way to soggy. Knackered now, 20C was a bit warm all of a sudden. Coat and a sweat shirt first thing and ended up in my polo shirt and still hot. 

[davina61]

Managed to dig Debs veg patch, dug up about 12 big buckets of borage . Ground still a bit wet but at least the roots came out easy, planted rhubarb, strawberries and potatoes. Lettuce and carrot seeds as well, was going to put some radish seeds in but by then my back gave out. Had to get Debs to pull my wellies off, feet had swollen with the heat! Took some pain killers and back has recovered well enough to walk to the pub to see the Debbie Parry band tonight   

[davina61]

A nice night in the pub listening to the band, not many folks in but there were at least 3 other gigs on. Debbie was a bit upset ,working my tosh off singing and hardly anyone here but they had to do an encore!
 I am very stiff today after all that digging, took mum 1/2 a pack of lettuce and a pack of radish seeds as ran out of room for them yesterday.
 Did a bit on the Austin, sorting the horn wiring out. Had to get a squib (that's the bit with a clock spring type wiring to allow for steering turning) , bit of modification and its fitted so just waiting on a horn push now. 

[Northern Star Girl]

@Davina 61
Dear Davina:
Tomorrow on Monday, April 15, 2024 is your "special day"

                It's your B I R T H D A Y
                           

Another day older and another day wiser !!!!

    I trust and hope that your birthday will bring you cake, candles,
          and good times of celebration with friends and family.

Many Hugs and many more birthdays for you.
Danielle [Northern Star Girl]
                   

[davina61]

Thanks, another one gone! If you know your bingo calls its anyway up this year.

[Gina P]

Happy Birthday Davina. I hope you do something special.
Hugs Gina

[davina61]

Well I cooked bacon, sausage and scrambled eggs for breakfast. Debs rang and is calling in later, nothing from my kids yet --------
 Got up early to put the marinade on some pork chops, salty chilli pork chops its called from my old Indian cook book. Chinese influence recipe with soy sauce along with the "normal" spices. 

[LoriDee]

Happy Birthday, Davina!

I hope it was a great one.

Hugs!

[Paulie]

Happy birthday Davina!

[REM.1126]

Happy birthday.

[davina61]

Thanks every one, the ex and the kids all sent a text. Debs came over and brought me a box of dark chocolates and red wine and then my eldest came over with card and wine. Was a good day, back rested and cooking came out great. Ate to much with 2 bowls of trifle and a load of chocs.
 Off to do my friend in the hot rod club wiring on his 48? Vauxhall Velox with a 350 Chevy engine, looks like it will be a head scratcher to sort.