HAPPY NEW WEEK!
The day was weirdly warm here, so I sat on my enclosed porch for awhile and gave myself a haircut. The male cardinal visited his old nest at the end of my porch (there must be dead insects he's eating). Then, he helped himself to some weed seeds. I always leave the tall weeds at that end of the porch because he likes ro eat those seeds all winter. HIs bright red feathers were very Christmasy.
This is a hard time of year for lots of folks. Also, I know many of you are facing challenges and rough days right now. My thoughts are with all of you, and I wish I could lighten your burdens.
Hugs and love to all.
PAT – Our family’s χmas lunch has become more vegan since the next generation has taken over. “Guests” have to bring food to which I disagree. All those alternate years that it was my turn, I managed with pre-planning & common sense. Dau has traipsed around many shops to find plant-based shortbread and vegan mylk chocolate. She will also take real food that she knows the Trio will eat.
Almost an hour drive to sit outside with the flies? Not for us. OH & I will stay home for our traditional turkey roll & roast veggies, followed by tiny pudds from bakery, followed by a siesta. The daus & families will visit us on other days – small doses are better for OH.
OH had a GP visit yesterday to get his repeat script. How late can Doc be at 9.45 am. Only half an hour!
Progress! 4 parcels for Trio wrapped & under the tree, one each and a shared jigsaw puzzle. Now only have to find cash for Biggies.
I saw this today - Am I done with Christmas shopping? That would imply that I’ve started.
Yesterday we went to nearby town where they have more large shops than ours. I managed to buy silly mugs for the children, with Disney pictures on them. Also got some supplies in Sainsburys for next week. My OH came with me and we stopped to buy cheap(er) fuel - he told me later that he had very nearly put petrol in the car which is a diesel, so that would have been disastrous!! Phew! I think they make the nozzle a different shape nowadays so that you can realise you're doing the wrong thing. Had a long talk to my sis in law Sue on the phone this morning - she is suffering badly with a heavy cold similar to the one we both had recently. Trouble is, its now going on her chest. She is seeing her doctor this afternoon (wearing a mask). She was planning to cook a dinner this weekend for us and other relatives, but now its had to be cancelled.
My travelogue: After a very long and tiring morning in Belfast, I had to lay down for the afternoon! As we got ready for dinner, the ship sailed and we were on to our next destination. We awoke at sea, but knew that we'd been moving very slowly south. I had been to the ship's library the night before, to look up our destination. (No WiFi seemed odd when we needed information). We went up to the very top lounge, which has panoramic windows, so that we could get a good view as we came into port at Cobh. This is the port used for the famous city of Cork, which is inland.