HAPPY NEW WEEK!
I hope everyone has a good week.
Winter has arrived on my patch. We had 2.5 inches (6.35 centimeters) of snow with 40 mph wind gusts on Thursday. It has melted now.
I left a carrot in the opening of the groundhog's burrow before the storm, but he didn't eat it. He's probably gone into hibernation. I left his carrot, in case we get the brief warm up predicted for Sunday and Monday.
I laughed this morning. Even with the cold, there was a lone surviving super mosquito flying around my bedroom.
Love and hugs to everyone!
Thanks DIBNLIB
Big apology coming up.
First mention must go to AQ. I was sorry to read your recent sad news – a difficult situation with so many conflicting emotions involved. I just hope you can smile and enjoy some memories of really happy good times, and that the recent hard times will soon fade. Remembering you daily.
DIANE – thanks for starting our new week. Thinking of you and your Groundhog friend in the snow. We didn’t get any snow, although one of the showers last Saturday did contain some slushy sleet. The weather is warmer now, although I seem to feel cold quite often due to not being well.
HEATHER – I hope the scan goes well – and gets a good result.
PAT – sorry to read about the ankles – do get that still-painful one attended to!
DIBNLIB – thinking of the scan there too – these troubles do seem to be going on a long time.
SUNNY KATE and Others – I am still digging in my heels over mobile phones although I do have a very simple one for use if in hospital at any time – I’ll probably find I have forgotten how to use it!
LINDA, HEATHER ETC – OH was talking about painters and decorators today - I hope he doesn’t rush into anything – can’t think about managing around workmen in the house! Luckily, we bought modern furniture when we moved in 20 years ago, and it is not ageing as fast as the previous teak-colour which we had previously.
Since I wrote anything worthwhile on here, I have completed the December magazine for church – it was rather a long one, so I am glad to get it out of the way. Daily life goes on, with a few extras being a nuisance. J is due (overdue) his colonoscopy – has to be there at 8:00 am on a Saturday morning (7th) so they are apparently making some effort to catch up. I am still fighting this “cold” – had it at least as long as Q Camilla has had hers!
Well, I have got this far, so will quit while I am winning! Best wishes to all.
DIANE – Thank you for starting our new week. I hope you did not befriend that mozzie.
OG – Thank you for remembering me with all your troubles. So do you have the royal virus?
I had a long list of chores for today, starting with burying my veggie scraps in garden, watering tomatoes – oh dear, they need staking – add to list. Already 30 C mid morn, lawn is crunchy so out with the sprinkler. Pruned neighbour’s hedge growing over top of back fence (not bothering them) and discover the bamboos that Lawn Man pruned for me, have retaliated by growing through cracks in poorly installed side fence. Poisoned Nasty Shrub again – sure to rain now despite forecast. Printed family story that has been awaiting proof-reading since March. Received an email with proposed bus tours next year. I’ve ticked 6 of the 10 listed, even before all the dates confirmed. Both single day and weekend trips in our state. Who cares If I been there already – always something new to see. And of course always a bakery.
Yesterday I posted my overseas Christmas cards. Some are OH’s distant cousins and I needed to include news of OH. I have “triaged” OH’s clothes from NH– bin, wash & iron, pack up for charity. His brand new summer pjs never worn. I hope someone will benefit. Nearly lunchtime, time to put feet up and ignore rest of chores.