Emma Cliffe
@adoptourcat.bsky.social
Charity worker, Holistic Massage Therapist, cat lover, Mental Health First Aider, motorhomer, motorsports volunteer. Any views expressed etc. etc. UK
Stopped my anti-inflammatories last week as I try not to take them through the summer.
The aches and pains I now have mean I’m going to take them through the summer after all…..
Damn it!
The aches and pains I now have mean I’m going to take them through the summer after all…..
Damn it!
May 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Stopped my anti-inflammatories last week as I try not to take them through the summer.
The aches and pains I now have mean I’m going to take them through the summer after all…..
Damn it!
The aches and pains I now have mean I’m going to take them through the summer after all…..
Damn it!
Just completed the survey on the BBC. I’ve not been kind about their political bias.
May 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Just completed the survey on the BBC. I’ve not been kind about their political bias.
It’s a day of April showers here in Norwich. A month late. It’s putting paid to my side of the battle of the ants where I intended to get outside and clear any debris where they’ve been nesting.
May 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
It’s a day of April showers here in Norwich. A month late. It’s putting paid to my side of the battle of the ants where I intended to get outside and clear any debris where they’ve been nesting.
Right, up and at ‘em! 3 massage clients today, one who ran the London Marathon last week and might have a lot that needs working on…..
May 3, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Right, up and at ‘em! 3 massage clients today, one who ran the London Marathon last week and might have a lot that needs working on…..
Whilst Reform winning more seats is disappointing, there is a positive. There’s more of them now to really cock up and make a hash of running things. There’s more chance of people waking up to how shite Reform are for the country.
Keep the faith.
Keep the faith.
May 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Whilst Reform winning more seats is disappointing, there is a positive. There’s more of them now to really cock up and make a hash of running things. There’s more chance of people waking up to how shite Reform are for the country.
Keep the faith.
Keep the faith.
Finally seem to have found some new lightweight trousers for massaging in. Finding something that is moisture wicking and not too warm to wear has been like finding hens teeth!
May 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Finally seem to have found some new lightweight trousers for massaging in. Finding something that is moisture wicking and not too warm to wear has been like finding hens teeth!
When people talk to me about how lovely the weather is and I tell them it’ll be down to 11degC again on Sunday, they argue that the app I use is wrong. As I use 3 apps, and they all say the same, I’m pretty sure they’ll be cold and I’ll be toasty warm in my winter coat.
May 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
When people talk to me about how lovely the weather is and I tell them it’ll be down to 11degC again on Sunday, they argue that the app I use is wrong. As I use 3 apps, and they all say the same, I’m pretty sure they’ll be cold and I’ll be toasty warm in my winter coat.
Nooooooooo!
Ants in the kitchen!
For a 3rd year 🤦♀️
Ants in the kitchen!
For a 3rd year 🤦♀️
April 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Nooooooooo!
Ants in the kitchen!
For a 3rd year 🤦♀️
Ants in the kitchen!
For a 3rd year 🤦♀️
I’m going to a venue tonight with gender neutral toilets.
Good, that’s the way forwards…..
Good, that’s the way forwards…..
April 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I’m going to a venue tonight with gender neutral toilets.
Good, that’s the way forwards…..
Good, that’s the way forwards…..
I am now setting about making some granola. I expect half of it to be gone before it gets to the storage tub 🤣
Also contemplated making protein bars for a road trip at weekend as healthy options, but as the recipes all seem to require chilling, and we’re in a ‘70’s car, I expect they will melt!
Also contemplated making protein bars for a road trip at weekend as healthy options, but as the recipes all seem to require chilling, and we’re in a ‘70’s car, I expect they will melt!
April 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I am now setting about making some granola. I expect half of it to be gone before it gets to the storage tub 🤣
Also contemplated making protein bars for a road trip at weekend as healthy options, but as the recipes all seem to require chilling, and we’re in a ‘70’s car, I expect they will melt!
Also contemplated making protein bars for a road trip at weekend as healthy options, but as the recipes all seem to require chilling, and we’re in a ‘70’s car, I expect they will melt!
I have a scab on my nose. Sunburn on Sunday and hayfever (so wiping my nose frequently) are not a good combination.
I am seriously contemplating putting nail varnish on it to seal and protect it….
I am seriously contemplating putting nail varnish on it to seal and protect it….
April 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I have a scab on my nose. Sunburn on Sunday and hayfever (so wiping my nose frequently) are not a good combination.
I am seriously contemplating putting nail varnish on it to seal and protect it….
I am seriously contemplating putting nail varnish on it to seal and protect it….
Going to 2 new places today, with directions from different people that contradict each other. Anxiety about finding both locations, getting there on time etc. quite high. Didn’t sleep well as a result, so that helps 🤦♀️
April 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Going to 2 new places today, with directions from different people that contradict each other. Anxiety about finding both locations, getting there on time etc. quite high. Didn’t sleep well as a result, so that helps 🤦♀️
Finally a day of no peopling unless I choose to. Been a busy 4 day weekend and today is the only one with nothing planned….
April 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Finally a day of no peopling unless I choose to. Been a busy 4 day weekend and today is the only one with nothing planned….
We had Paxo low salt sage and onion stuffing this evening.
Turns out you need salt in your stuffing. It even cooked differently.
Hopefully that shopping mistake will never be made again…
Turns out you need salt in your stuffing. It even cooked differently.
Hopefully that shopping mistake will never be made again…
April 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We had Paxo low salt sage and onion stuffing this evening.
Turns out you need salt in your stuffing. It even cooked differently.
Hopefully that shopping mistake will never be made again…
Turns out you need salt in your stuffing. It even cooked differently.
Hopefully that shopping mistake will never be made again…
The unwell cat has perked up, the heating is fixed and I’ve reached the weekend after a very, very busy 3 weeks of day job and massage.
Helping a friend with some jobs on her motorhome today and have a home visit tomorrow. I think I need the quiet….
Helping a friend with some jobs on her motorhome today and have a home visit tomorrow. I think I need the quiet….
April 12, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The unwell cat has perked up, the heating is fixed and I’ve reached the weekend after a very, very busy 3 weeks of day job and massage.
Helping a friend with some jobs on her motorhome today and have a home visit tomorrow. I think I need the quiet….
Helping a friend with some jobs on her motorhome today and have a home visit tomorrow. I think I need the quiet….
Sore back from a lot of standing yesterday. Hoped giving 2 massages would help ease it but it’s made it worse.
Just have to hold on until Thursday when I get a massage…..
Just have to hold on until Thursday when I get a massage…..
April 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Sore back from a lot of standing yesterday. Hoped giving 2 massages would help ease it but it’s made it worse.
Just have to hold on until Thursday when I get a massage…..
Just have to hold on until Thursday when I get a massage…..
Heating engineer about to arrive to sort the dodgy diverter valve - which of course worked perfectly normally last night, for the first time in a week 🤦♀️
April 3, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Heating engineer about to arrive to sort the dodgy diverter valve - which of course worked perfectly normally last night, for the first time in a week 🤦♀️
The problem with making granola at home is that I keep picking at the crispy baked edges of it whilst it cools….
April 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The problem with making granola at home is that I keep picking at the crispy baked edges of it whilst it cools….
Kipper for breakfast. Hadn’t had kipper in years and was looking forward to it as remembered enjoying it.
Bone stuck in throat on first mouthful. Cue bread, banana and water being my breakfast as the kipper going in the bin…
Bone stuck in throat on first mouthful. Cue bread, banana and water being my breakfast as the kipper going in the bin…
March 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Kipper for breakfast. Hadn’t had kipper in years and was looking forward to it as remembered enjoying it.
Bone stuck in throat on first mouthful. Cue bread, banana and water being my breakfast as the kipper going in the bin…
Bone stuck in throat on first mouthful. Cue bread, banana and water being my breakfast as the kipper going in the bin…
Heating won’t come on. 3 way valve is lit up like it should be working and the slider won’t move on it. Looks like I’m getting a heater out shortly…..
March 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Heating won’t come on. 3 way valve is lit up like it should be working and the slider won’t move on it. Looks like I’m getting a heater out shortly…..
Debating whether I’m being too hard. A client cancelled their massage 10 minutes before the appointment because they “feel cold and might have a cold coming”. This was for 5pm. Booking app took the cancellation fee. Considering not refunding it as it was such short notice.
March 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Debating whether I’m being too hard. A client cancelled their massage 10 minutes before the appointment because they “feel cold and might have a cold coming”. This was for 5pm. Booking app took the cancellation fee. Considering not refunding it as it was such short notice.
Hoping the optician calls today to say I can collect my new glasses as tomorrow is the only (tight) opportunity I’ll have to collect them for the next 2 weeks…..
I don’t need them and the prescription is only a minor change in my lazy eye, but they’re so expensive I want them in my possession.
I don’t need them and the prescription is only a minor change in my lazy eye, but they’re so expensive I want them in my possession.
March 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Hoping the optician calls today to say I can collect my new glasses as tomorrow is the only (tight) opportunity I’ll have to collect them for the next 2 weeks…..
I don’t need them and the prescription is only a minor change in my lazy eye, but they’re so expensive I want them in my possession.
I don’t need them and the prescription is only a minor change in my lazy eye, but they’re so expensive I want them in my possession.
Heating’s gone wrong. Suspect diverter/actuator valve as radiators only get hot when hot water is also running. Can’t get engineer until Thursday as I’m in the office every day before but with Hive I can turn the hot water (and create heat) from my phone. At least it’s not the depths of winter.
March 28, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Heating’s gone wrong. Suspect diverter/actuator valve as radiators only get hot when hot water is also running. Can’t get engineer until Thursday as I’m in the office every day before but with Hive I can turn the hot water (and create heat) from my phone. At least it’s not the depths of winter.
Just realised that I’ve been running the refreshment stand for the motor racing club for 10 years, now starting my 11th.
No wonder I’m fed up with that job 🤣
No wonder I’m fed up with that job 🤣
March 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Just realised that I’ve been running the refreshment stand for the motor racing club for 10 years, now starting my 11th.
No wonder I’m fed up with that job 🤣
No wonder I’m fed up with that job 🤣
Impromptu lunch out with mum, who has a day off that I didn’t know about. All because I dropped some redirected mail to her house after my eye test. Which was fine, no sign of any detaching of retinas.
March 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Impromptu lunch out with mum, who has a day off that I didn’t know about. All because I dropped some redirected mail to her house after my eye test. Which was fine, no sign of any detaching of retinas.