Hallo all. Re dishwashers, we just fill it up and run it whenever that happens. Re gifts, my OH was fretting again that my hedge trimmer wasn't much of a 'gift' even though I wanted it. I got it organized today, charged the battery and it's all ready to go. Meanwhile, he's thrilled with the four-slice toaster, which seems to the job in record time.
AQ: Re a previous 'thought,' what bothers me is that I eat light and healthy between New Year and Christmas but then undo it all just between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Went for a walk this morning and all kinds of bits were jiggling along behind.
Heather: I'm sure your gift from daughter wasn't mere wrinkle cream but a very exotic and expensive moisturizer. :-) Maybe buy her a book on how to stay in shape as you age? Just kidding.
Lindybird: A too-small hat and ice-defrosting spray for the car? And no flowers either. :-( By the way, what made you decide on that lovely painting of the sailboats rather than one of the two you'd previously mentioned? I love the winter-time photos. I always liked walking in winter when I lived there - it's quiet and sort of contemplative time of year.
Diane: Is it your computer or just online access? We've been repeatedly bumped offline at certain times each day recently; the techy folks said it was simply that too many people were zooming, etc. Do hope it's a comparatively easy fix.
OG: Oh geez. No flowers for you either - and no houseplant - what does it take I ask! Personalized signs on the motorways, as in "Don't forget the flowers for your wife"? That raspberry pavlova must've been wonderful - and chocolate cake too. I've put on weight just reading about it.
A lovely sunset here tonight, with a storm working its way down the coast. Grandson and partner are coming down tomorrow for lunch. I told him we had leftovers, etc., but he insists on bringing everything and will do all the work, 'so you don't have to do anything and can relax with a glass of wine." What a sweetie he's turned into. I'm very lucky.
Have a good Sunday all.
Lynette: We had a dark red blind on our kitchen window - originally matching some tiles and accessories. We threw that out recently and replaced it with a white blind with a tiny pattern on it, and the whole room looks much brighter.
I've been looking at blinds only today, as we need new ones in our bedroom. Hoping to get some online, and my OH will put them up.
Our snow from yesterday is still with us, as is the snowman my OH made. It began to melt this afternoon in the sun, but then froze again as evening approached.
HEATHER & OG – My tomatoes do have some flowers. I hope the New Year’s expected hot weather will encourage them to produce fruit and maybe even ripen.
Our state’s Chief Medical Officer has suggested if we insist on kissing strangers on NYE that we get their name & address to assist her team with contact tracing. She is a great character.
This morn I had my “measure & quote” for radiation. My beauty is enhanced by some henna dots, which they assure me are non-permanent. Not a problem, I’m not expecting going topless. Further delay - I don’t start treatment until 12 Jan, but being positive, I am planning next week to make casserole & pasties for freezer, stock up on library books and, if it should be cool, to escort my camera on an outing.
Stop honking. I’m texting your wife. (bumper sticker)
Cars will soon have the Internet on the dashboard. I worry that this will distract me from my texting. (Andy Borowitz)
Stop texting me in the middle of texting you. . . now I have to change my text.
The feeling hungry thing creeps up on you, Heather!!
Sensible to stay at home. But can be boring. Yesterday, my OH was bored, so he gathered up all the veg in the house, and made a huge pan of vegetable soup!! Must say, it was yummy, and there's more for today.