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I just spotted a recipe for something that I scribbled down on a notepad next to my computer.

Cup warm water
spoonful sugar
spoonful baking soda
spoonful vinegar
Cover and leave for two days.

Which is fine as far as it goes, only... what is it? What does it do?

Anyone?

pensnest

We've just finished watching Queen's Gambit, the show about Elizabeth Harmon (of whom I know nothing). It was remarkable how exciting the show managed to make chess. Chess! I mean, I kept hoping desperately that someone would help her get out of the trough she was in (Jolene!), but the chess tournaments were amazingly gripping, considering I barely know how to play.

Also, it had Thomas Brodie-Sangster in it, and I love watching him. It was a surprise when he cropped up—we'd watched season two of Dodger just beforehand, in which he has the leading role. I like him so much as an actor, but am bewildered that he continues to look about seventeen. I know he was in a Doctor Who double episode, but I feel sure I saw him as a heroic and capable RN midshipman in something... I cannot find it. Anyone? Am I thinking of a completely different actor?

Anyway. I now wish for somebody to make Twelfth Night with Thomas Brodie Sangster and Anya Taylor Joy as Sebastian and Viola. A little matching of the complexions, a suitably paired set of wigs, and voila!

pensnest

I learned today that (see Tuesday's post) Sable was companionably choosing to relieve herself next to The Man, who was on the loo at the time.

This amuses me so much.

turps

Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday messages yesterday. It's always lovely to be remembered and I appreciate everyone who took the time to get in touch.

I had a nice day. I asked for some wax melts and bath stuff from James, and that's exactly what he got.

turlough sent me the most beautiful, sparkly scarf which I really love a lot. We went to MetroCentre where we had dinner at Wagamamas -- this time we had the cut price lunch special menu, which meant I wasn't tempted by the firecracker option again. Then went off to watch Wuthering Heights, which was actually quite entertaining and visually, lovely to watch. Well, I say watch, I saw it all, James fell asleep about 30 minutes in.

Corey phoned when I was eating, so it was a quick talk, especially as he was getting ready for work, but it was lovely to hear from him.

I also had a look into Lush and with apologies to everyone I've already mentioned this to elsewhere, I couldn't believe how much the prices have shot up again. I got a Paddington Marmalade sandwich bubble bar, which smells delicious and I'll enjoy using it, but it was £9.50. No wonder I stick to just getting Lush in the half price sale now.

Left Metro and went to Kayleigh's where I got the most adorable card from Bodhi, and my brother turned up too with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, which was very unexpected of him. But mainly, I enjoyed hanging with my sibs, Bodhi and James, as it's not often we all get together like that.

Then when I got home, much later than I expected, I had a caterpillar birthday cake to eat. And very delicious it was, too. I posted some photos here if anyone wants to see.

turps

Make a Top Ten list for your favourite music picks and share what you love about them. This can be in any format - songs, artists, albums, music videos, soundtracks, scores, something else not mentioned here. If it's vaguely related to music, it ticks the box, so go with whatever you like!

( in here )

pensnest

When I went up to bed last night, my Beast announced that the cat had peed in the bidet.

On the whole, I'm inclined to think that if Sable wishes to urinate somewhere in our bedroom suite, the bidet is about the best bet. The shower would also do, but then she'd get her feet wet and leave unwelcome little footprints everywhere.

On the other hand—why? Sable, why? You have a litter tray and an entire garden, which have between them sufficed for several years.

Sigh. Cat urine is very pungent, and the anti-urine spray is not much less unpleasant.

*

Still. I woke up with a horrendous cold this morning so I'm probably not getting the full, er, impact of the smell.

*moan*

turps

I was shocked to hear about the passing of

spikedluv obituary is here and you can also see comments on her last post on her journal.

It feels like she's always been around, and I'll miss her comments and constant support. I'll also miss her daily posts, both fannish and real life, which especially included her happiness as she wrote Jessica Fletcher into multiple other shows.

My love goes out into the universe for Spikedluv's family and friends. And thank you to those who started passing the word.

turps

Challenge two.

Make a Top Ten list for your favourite series and tell people exactly why you love it. This can be in any format - tv series, book series, radio plays, movie sequels, something else not mentioned here. Your series can be as short as two vaguely linked pieces of media and as long as... well, the sky is your limit. Whatever you like!

I went for tv shows and book series I've loved, which are behind ( here )

turps

It was Corey's birthday yesterday so as it was James' day off, we drove to Corey's place to see him. I can't believe he's 30 now, it doesn't seem that long ago I was posting photos of him on LJ where he was wearing his yellow Easter bonnet and going to junior school. A couple of photos from yesterday are on Insta if you follow me on there.

Other than that, we went to Pauline's to pick up Corey's card, and she made us some lunch, and also passed on more books. At this rate, even if I could read a book a day it would take months to clear my to-read pile.

We also went to pick up a slab of live edged wood James had bought from someone online and man, that thing was heavy, and as long as the back seat of our car. Thankfully, my brother said he'd cut it into smaller pieces so I could drop it off at his house and didn't have to carry it home.

This morning I finally got my appointment for the scan behind my knee. That's the beginning of next month at 8:30, in the walk in centre that's in the same building as the gym so it'll be no issue having a walk down. It says to allow 30 minutes, so I should be all done and dusted by mid-morning, and fingers crossed, have the start of some answers.

Now I need to prise my backside off my chair and go rescue the wheelie bin as I've just heard it be trundled back by my neighbour and for once, it's not raining right at this moment. But then later, after bath and book and making tea, new Starfleet Academy, my new favourite show.

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