Do you ever have those times when nothing seems to get done? I do, and this is one of them
Day 17 of rain means nothing has been done outside for almost three weeks, unless you count creating a blanket dam to stop the shed flooding completely. I would like to have cleared the gutters, so that they managed the downpours better. But that’s not a very attractive prospect, when you are on the tail end of a bout of Flu, and feel as weak as a kitten.
Even things that can be done inside are not getting done. Remember the expensive camera I got got for nothing from Amazon? Well other than a quick play with it to justify my review, I still have not set it up as I would like. What’s the point? I have no intention of taking it out to photograph rain.
And as some things get fixed, others keep breaking. The printer can wait, as I cannot muster the will to try to fix it. Then Julie took my car out today, and got a slow puncture. I do less than 4,000 miles a year, but the local neglected roads chew through at least two tyres a year on average. Something else to deal with, come Monday.
I could sit and type a list of all the things that need doing; from the simple mopping of the kitchen floor because of trodden in dirt and leaves, to routine paperwork that needs to be sorted out by the end of the month.
But truth be told, nothing’s getting done.
Regularly nothing gets done because our small human is perpetually underfoot and we both work full time. I have given up a bit.
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Having Little O, that’s undestndable. Our grandson can wreck our place in 15 minutes.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Best wishes that you get your strength/stamina back soon, so even the rainy days, you feel up to tackling one durn thing that seems in need of doing – OR gets a ‘small’ to-do off the list so you feel the surge of temporary energy and happiness of, “Still worn out, BUT, I Got This! Done” – :).
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Thanks, TamrahJo. It is still raining, but I feel a lot better physically. Something might get done soon. 🙂
Bestwishes, Pete.
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Wonderful News of improving on the physical front! Hard to battle the ‘drolls’ of grey skies AND not feeling physically good, all at the same time, at least I find it so – – :). there are times I’ve said a prayer, “Please, could I be allowed to deal with one thing at a time? No? sigh…okey-dokey….” – – LOL
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Have a look at these lamps on Amazon, Pete. Maybe you have SAD syndrome and one of the lamps might help? Many people get this syndrome when the shorter days/ winter weather arrives: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=sad+lamp+10000+lux&ref=choice_dp_b
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Thanks, Stevie. I know about these, but never got one. I just saved one in my Amazon basket. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fingers crossed that when the weather breaks, so will your sub-par feelings.
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Something has got to give soon. I’m in a big slump!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I do hope you get more energy soon, Pete
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Me too, Sue. Listless doesn’t even cover it.
best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, I set aside weekends for doing those things I dislike……otherwise nothing would get done at all LOL chuq
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Every day is like a weekend for me, so I have no excuses. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I work on-line every day…but weekends are mine to do stuff0Sue stuff)…LOL chuq
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Sad situation. But use this time to get your strength back. Once you are well, you can deal with thus mess.
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Thanks, Shaily. It’s hard to shake this mood right now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m staring at a forecast that promises much the same here as well, and the temperature is dropping 😦 I have jobs that I can do inside, but I have to agree its hard to get motivated when the weather is so miserable. Still we are having Sunday lunch cooked for us today as we visit family and I have little to do other than milk the goats and watch the same kids film for the tenth time 🙂
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You are still anonymous, but milking the goats is a clue.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope you feel better soon. I can’t imagine that many days of rain. Allow yourself to recover before hitting the “to do” list.
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Feels like Forks from Twillight! 🤣🤣🤣
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I haven’t read that, Shaily.
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You missed a great book. 😁
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Teen vampires? Is that the one you mean? Not really my thing. 🙂
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Yeah I know, you are too old for that… 😋😋😋
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Thanks, Lauren. I assure you that I am in no rush to do anything. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good for you.
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Feel free to moan away my friend. We’ve all been there. On the bright side, your near the end of the flu. Hopefully you’ll soon be feeling more chipper. And the rain has to end sometime…doesn’t it?🤔
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I woke up to sunshine today, though the forecast is for ‘heavy showers’. I have started to feel like I live in a submarine!
Best wishes, Pete.
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There are times when we are so lazy or we just don’t feel well. It rains here every day too because we are under La Nina but only in the afternoon. I need to do more weeding when the sun shows its face again. Keep safe Pete.
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Thanks, Arlene. You have a tropical climate, so your rain is expected. The relentless rain here at this time of year is unusual, to say the least.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Photographing rain often ends up with streaks on your prints (screen). Snow is easier. 🙂 Warmest regards, Theo
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Yes, I leave rain photos to the experts, Theo. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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The lingering malaise from the flu combined with the awful weather combined with the pandemic is too much for anyone. I am impressed that you got out of bed long enough to post anything. Good thing Ollie needs you or you might just hide for a couple of months.
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I dead to think if I didn’t have Ollie to worry about. I might have just stayed in bed indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank goodness for Ollie.
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I am sorry-17 days of rain? Are there any drought periods? If so, I would collect that rain. It is ok to rest, friend. Most especially after a flu. You have been in a “rough patch” for a while and I do so wish I could lift your spirits as raistlin said. I hope knowing that you have a friend living on a rabbitpatch, cheering you on helps a bit. x Michele
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It does indeed, dear Michele.
We don’t need to collect the rain here. It will always rain again soon enough.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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i totally can relate, Pete. i have those days and plenty of them. you’re blogging so that is a very good thing 🙂 keep mending dear friend! 🙂
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Thanks, Wilma. I have been like this for almost three weeks now. I have to snap out of it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I feel a real sense of malaise all around the world, Peggy. People have had enough of 2020, wherever they live.
Best wishes, Pete.
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About the same here, but with less rain.
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I don’t blame you. At least you got a blog post out and that counts for something. Hope you get a reprieve from the rain soon.
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Thanks, Susanne. I was in two minds about putting up a moaning blog post. But then again, that’s me! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I didn’t click Like because I like that you are in the doldrums but to show I’m here and listening. I really hope the rain stops soon, Pete, as I can imagine how awful it must be. Well, I don’t have to imagine – living in Scotland I know how awful it is. We’re hoping for a good day tomorrow so maybe you’ll have better weather soon.
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Since this morning, I have stopped watching the forecasts, Mary. This is so far from normal, I have a real sense of foreboding. It cannot be right, to be like this for so long now.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s such a beautiful, sunny day here I was sure it must have cleared up down your way. How are your Ark building skills?
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Sunny periods so far here this morning. More wet stuff forecast for late tonight/tomorrow. 😦
Best wishes, Pete
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I know the feeling, and that in itself it can be debilitating. I find the trick is to make a list of what needs doing and then to pick just one thing each day or half-day or whatever and it gives a sense progress.
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I had a small to-do list today, David. Then I decided to ignore it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry to hear Pete….an annoying day, but at least it will end soon and perhaps tomorrow will be better!
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I just get up wondering what is going to break today, John. Only small things, I know, but day after day, they eventually roll into one big ball.
Best wishes, Pete.
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(1) Nothing done? I can hear Ollie barking in a panic. Translation: “Feed me! Feed me!” If you don’t, he’ll also end up feeling as weak as a kitten!
(2) I’d like to see a photo of rain. I’ve forgotten what rain looks like. I think I even missed that lonely raindrop that plopped down here 173 days ago…
(3) I haven’t changed tires in nearly eight years. The hot summer streets here in Las Vegas don’t do the rubber* any favors, believe me! How about a photo of those Norfolk roads that prefer chewing up your tires to chewing up the scenery? (*I wanted to erase “rubber” and write “tread” instead…but I don’t have a rubber.)
(4) I prefer to put things off. As J. Wellington Wimpy always says, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” (I wonder what kind of boots he wears in the rain?)
(5) Fun Fact: After warning the president that a blanket dam would be ineffective in holding back the Colorado River, a decision was made to heed a vacuum cleaner company’s advice to use concrete instead.
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You quipped the light fantastic there, David! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Feels like one of those years, perhaps the camera can take some great shots of rain drops.
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It probably could, but I don’t want to look at them! 🙂
Cheers mate, Pete.
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I’m sorry to hear that things right now are still so rough on your end Pete😢 I had hoped that at least with the. good news of the Covid test, things might finally begin to turn towards a positive side for you😔
All I can say is hang in there for now Pete. I just hope your health will improver, and the rain stops. Eventually things will get done again. And look at it this way: you did get something done: this blog post. It’s good that we know now, so we can try to lift your spirits: and I know everyone here that follows you is good at that, as we all like you a lot and want to see you happy!. So guess what? That’s two things done. Please take care my friend, things will turn brighter sooner rather than later😊
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Thanks for your kind words and and positive thoughts, Michel.
Best wishes, Pete.
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