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... And we are basically half way through the year now ... and even weirder, a quarter of the way through the century.  How can that be?  Where have the days go?

I had planned to catch up with you all but for some unknown reason my internet is on a super go-slow ... so whether I get caught up is very debatable.

Although we are meant to be in a heat-wave today, it's warm & muggy ... but actually overcast and damp in the air.  Hopefully it will clear later, as I hung my washing out anyway.  For me, I don't mind, as I am inside computining this morning, and inside working this afternoon!

Hope you all had a good weekend.

Before I try and see if the internet will let me post this, let me do the question ....






“A cold in the head in June is an immoral thing” (L M Montgomery, Canadian author, born 1874). Have you had a cold in the head so far this year?

I tend to get chest infections more, but yes I have had a head cold this year.
(I love LM Montgomery's Anne series of books ... just saying!)






Right, I must get on ... hopefully to catch up with you all, but also to try and get some photos sorted, to post tomorrow.

See you soon x

Now We Are In May

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 03:00 pm
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... How has that happened?

How can we be a third of the way through the year .... a quater of the way through the century.  Wow, life moves fast.

And I am all behind with replying to your comments ... I am trying to be a good girl and rest more when I am not working so I can fully get rid of the bugs.  They are all but gone now, so I don't want to push things further.

I am also trying to actually get some Spring Cleaning done as well ... trying to do a small amount of thorough cleaning, again without really pushing my health.

Here we have a Bank Holiday weekend, and despite the forecast the sun is shining with clear blue skies.  So I have washing on the line that is almost dry, so I have ironing to do soon.

I don't know that I will get to catch up with you all, but I am trying to catch up with your past replies, as well as sorting a couple of other things on line ... then I shall turn off the pc, until Tuesday.  I am working on Monday, and hope to have a lazy morning before that .  So ...



(April 31. It’s Saturday – what are your plans?
I love this extra question ... thanks [livejournal.com profile] kazzy_cee. I love it because as I type this it is a Saturday, and, I am always asking for extra time, so she is obviously giving up as extra day!!!)

MAY
1. The first of May – it’s Labour Day, also known as International Worker’s Day. If you’ve retired, how long (in years) did you work for before you stopped? If you are still working, how long will it be, before you retire?

I have just over 3 years before I reach UK retirement age

2. Do you own a toolbox? What does it have in it?
Just basics … hammers, screwdrivers, pliers

3. How old is the home you live in?
It’s a rebuild – done in 2008. (I moved into the house on 2011

4. Do you often wear shorts?
Not much. I have them, and used to wear them all the time when I was on holiday.

5. Today, in 1864, Nellie Bly was born (the pen name of Elizabeth Cochrane, an American journalist). An American journalist, she is widely known for her record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days in emulation of Jules Verne's fictional character Phileas Fogg. Have you read ‘Around The World in 80 Days’ or seen a film adaptation?
I have seen the film numerous times – it was one of Mum & Dad’s favourites.






Right, I shall try and catch up with you all as much as I can.

Blame Tim & Claire!!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 10:49 am
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When I got in from work yesterday I made a cuppa, came upstaires and switched on my computer and ... the doorbell rang!

It was truly lovely to see them both, as they satyed for a couple of hours, but by then I just decided to have a lazy evening - chatting to a friend via text, and watching some TV ... so, sorry, my plans of being here, were shot down.

I had a lovely Easter Day ... it was a lovely service, and when I got home I actually sat in the sunshine for an hour reading - just so lovely. My great-grandmother always said that whatever the weather around Easter, it would always be sunny on Easter Day. Thank you Grandma Hillson!

I am working again this afternoon ... and want to get some icons made before then. But as it's the first post of the week I need to do my A to Z ... Week 18 – Apr 27 R is for ROOF. And, you get 3 for the price of 1. This is my house .... conservatory, kitchen, bedroom ... 3 roofs.
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And ....






21. In Egypt, National Food Day is a day to celebrate the country's diverse cuisine. Do you like falafel?
Ironically, despite touring Egypt for 2 weeks last year, I don't remember seeing falafel. I don't actually remember having any, elsewhere ... but it may have been one of the things I tried when I was in Sicily, as we had a wide range of foods there.
So, the answer is, I don't know!

22. What do you have hanging on the walls of your home?

Pictures, photos, pictures, plates, pictures, clocks, pictures ... and more pictures. I have Vitorian photos of my great grandparents, to a cartoon of 5 giraffes named for myself, Nick & Tim, Brenda & Claire. (And everything in between)
As I look straight ahead of me, I have a cartoon of a lion with the quote "Sometimes I sits & thinks and Sometimes I just sits". Next to that is a painting Mum did of a village in Northamptonshire (near where she was born), and a love spoon that Dad' best man made for their 50th wedding anniversary.
In fact there is very little space left on my walls now.




Right, my artwork is calling me

I will check up on what you are all doing, as well
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... The weather has turned overcast and cool!  In fact, you can also tell it will soon be "holiday" time, as apparently the rain is coming in soon!

However this norning I did go out to another local house ... a 16-sided place built in the late 1780's by 2 female cousins after they had done a "grand tour". (Photos to come)

I am not great at taking "me" time, but decided that I was going to be a good girl this morning ... yes, I have loads of housework to do, and that is still on the agenda. But it was nice to actually wander round A La Ronde by meysef, rather than with someone else.

On my way home I picked up a few groceries, and while I was cooking lunch I also made some cheese scones, so that makes me feel better about my laziness this morning.

Now I am going to sort photo, maybe make some icons ... and try and catch up with you all. I feel that I am so far behind at present. I overslept yesterday, so didn't even have time to pop in and say "Hi" ... so ....







11. When was the last time you lit a candle?
Christmas & New Year - it might have only been me, but I did have lit candles on the table, and around in the evening.

12. Do you like playing card games? Which is your favourite?
Yes
It used to be Solo Whist ... but in all honesty I haven't played seriously for ages. I still like playing solitaire with real cards, as well as on the computer.

13. Have you ever made yoghurt or kefir?

No!




Right, I am going to get this posted and try and catch up with you all (I hope)

Yay - A Day Off

Saturday, April 5th, 2025 04:00 pm
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.... And, even better, the sun is shining.

I had a super lazy morning, so wasn't here, but at least I shall hopefully settle the bugs down soon.

This morning I went to Killerton (the local National Trust property) and walked through some of the grounds, enjoying the Spring flowers -
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They also have a costume display that's changed every year.  this year it's the 1920's (more photos to follow).

On the way home I picked up some groceries, and I am now editing the photos, and making some icons as well.  I also plan to actually read a bit, as well.  Making the most of the day off.

Tomorrow will be Church but in the afternoon I am going into Exeter to meet up with Christine as the Bishop's garden is having an open-garden in the afternoon, and with the weekend's weather it is too good an oppertunity to miss.

So - it's a "farewell" until Monday -





4. What was the last book you bought? Have you read it yet?
I bought the book Bonfire, The Chestnut Gentleman ... the sory of Lt.Colonel John McCrae during WWI (he wrote In Flander's Fields), as written by his horse. I bought it the day I saw John McCrae's grave in France. Yes, I have read it.
I bought a load of guide books in Egypt that I am dipping in and out of.

5. Does your phone have the facility to store your payment cards? Do you take advantage of that instead of using your physical card?
I am not a phone person, at all. So it's a physical card.

6. How confident are you about doing your own home renovations? What’s the biggest project you’ve tackled?
I have done decorating, and gardening ... but other than that no.






Right, see you Monday
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And so the week is progressing ... and my infection is still around ... and work is beckoning this afternoon!

Wow, I bet you are glad that I am back on-line for such amazing updates from my corner of the world!

Work was busy yesterday, even though it was only 4 hours. Yet bizarrely the time wen really slowly. Normally if days are busy then the time flies, but yesterday was an odd one.

This afternoon I am back to a 6 hour shift. Different volunteers, but other than that work just potters along. Luckily I get on well with most of the volunteers, although there are a couple I am glad I don't see too often.

The weather is very overcast today, but I am hoping that the forecast for the weekend is correct. I actually have the time off, and really want to make the most of some free time, if I can.

But, for now -





3. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, have you seen any Spring flowers yet? If you are in the Southern Hemisphere, what is nature doing where you live?

Spring flowers have been around for some time. I walk past a Magnolia on the way to work, and it is now fading rapidly!





Right, let's get caught up with your comments, and hopefully see what you have been up to

Monday Morning

Monday, March 17th, 2025 09:52 am
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It's a fairly overcast morning, but as there's a breeze I did put my washing on the line. I will be getting it back in again at lunchtime as I am working this afternoon. But at least everything gets a bit of a blow, which I do love.

And, seeing as it's Monday, I am doing the A to Z ... Week 12 – Mar 16 L is for LOST
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This doll was second hand when Mum had it in the mid 1920's. When I was younger I remember she was wearing leather shoes ... but somehow with all the house moves in between they now appear to be LOST!

Having had a lazy Sunday I don't really have any news, so will close this here, with -






17. Do you add things to your ‘to-do’ list just so you can cross them out immediately to say you’ve done them?
No - I think I would be too depressed if I actually listed all the things I needed to do, let alone the other things I would like to do.
Mum used to keep a list though, so know exactly what it's like.





Right, I have icons to post, so they will be up soon.

Hope you have a fun Monday x
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I do love the chilly bright days of winter - slightly frustrating that it's got cold again after we all thought that warmer days are ahead. But there is something nice about being in sunshine ... whatever the temperature. I know Mum really struggled when the sun was shadowed, so maybe I am more like Mum than I realised!

Work went well yesterday - although I did laughingly call one of the patients a liar! She came up to register her friend's car for parking, and I just commented on the photo on the disabled badge, and she said that it had been taken recently at her birthday party ... her driver arrived then, and added that it was her 100th birthday party. WOW - I genuinely didn't believe them. If you had asked me I would have said late 70's, maybe 80! Her only moan about turning 100 is that her birthday card from The King was 3 days late arriving ... she said she had thought about going up to Buckingham Palace to collect it!

So, it's nice to be able to share positive news about the people I see.

I am off to work later, but need to go and pick up my prescription first - so nice to have an excuse to be out in the sunshine for a short time. The pharmacist is only about 5 minutes walk away, so nice and local.

Before I do that -








14. International Day of Action for Rivers – a day to ensure rivers are clean and available to all. Are there any rivers or streams near where you live?

the park that is 5 minutes walk from here has a stream on 2 sides of it ... leading to a river!




Right, there's shopping to do!
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Today is very bleak, although yesterday was lovely.

Apparently tomorrow the temperature is going to drop even further ... so is it winter returning, or was the sunshine we had yesterday our summer, and we are now into Autumn?!!!

The weekend was actually nice.

Work went well - although we did have one man who decided to "go home" ... he was just wearing his boxers, and socks ... luckily (for me) he had a nurse with him trying to persuade him to return (for his shoes, if nothing else). An hour later he came in with a couple of the security men talking to him ... so how long he stayed I don't know.

As it's Monday I have looked at what the photo prompt is, and taken a couple of photos this morning. Week 11 – Mar 9 K is for KING ... Yes, I'm a Royalist, and a hoarder ... so here's my royal mugs (some were Mum & Dad's) ... and include -
King George V
King Edward VIII
King George IV
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And, Tim & Claire bought me this money box as an extra Christmas present -
King Charles III
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So, there's all the Kings since 1911.

I have signed up for another couple of icon challenges, which seeing as I am going to be working a lot more over the next couple of weeks may be a challenge ... but that's good for life!

So, before I get on with seeing what you have put up, and then icon -







10. It’s International Bagpipe Day! Are you a fan of bagpipe music?

Possibly not as big a fan as Royalty! However when I am at the cenotaph I love hearing the laments that are played. And, will admit the lament played as the Queen's coffin was lowered at St George's Windsor really was hauntingly beautiful.






Right - let's get on x
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I had one of those days yesterday where I seemed busy, but when I looked back on it I couldn't remember what I had done!

I did have a nice chat to Auntie Mary, so that was good to catch up with her.  She may be 95, but we always end up laughing over something.

Today is meant to be warmer, but as it's overcast it doesn't feel like that at all.  At least it's not wondy, although being March it is something we should expect, isn't it?  After all -

March winds & April showers
Bring forth May flowers

I love a lot of these old folk laws ... and most of them are pretty trueful.  Mum used to say a lot of them, and Auntie Mary reminded me of that one yesterday when we were talking.

So as there is no news here, I won't bore you any further ... but get on with some icons.  Before then, I shall do the meme again.  As you can see there are 3 days, as I am working tomorrow, and then the following day is Sunday ... so ...








7. Do you regularly apply moisturising cream to your hands?

Not as often as I should!

8. When you are at work (or were at work if you no longer do so) is/was there a dress code?
When I was an osteopath we wore white dresses, then later I wore a white tunis and a skirt.
When I started nursing we were given blue scrubs, so if I get pulled into a clinic that's still the uniform.
Where I work on the Welcome Desk, it's black ... however I don't always wear full black. Tomorrow I plan to wear a black skirt, with a grey jumper. So I always wear smart clothing, nothing strappy in the summer, or garish colours etc.

9. Do you sleep well? How many hours would you say are ideal for you?

Ironically last night I was awake for a time during the night, but that's rare.
When I am ill it is usually about 11 hours, but on a normal day when I am doing OK, it's usually about 8.
I presume I do dream, but it's rare I remember what my dreams are about.








Right, see you Monday x
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Yes, washing is on the line.  My bedroom is cleaned ... and hall, stairs & landing all hoovered ... and about half of it is dusted ... so I am gradually making my way downstairs.  Mind you, Mum would also be confused, as Mondays is the day you do the washing, and Thursdays was the day that housework was done!

I did manage to get out for a short walk yesterday, and aim to do the same this afternoon.  It's another bright day, but looking ay the forecast, rain is heading in for the weekend!

Mind you, I also realised I have failed ... I forgot to take the photo yesterday.  The A to Z prompt is Jade, and despite my numerous ornaments, jewellery, and general junk, I don't think I have any Jade.  So the nearest I have is this green pot, which is Japenese ... some jades are green, and most come from, and are used a lot, in Japenese and Chinese cultures.  So not a true image, but with bending the rules, it sort of works!!!
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So, having said Mum would be pleased, I don't know if she would be pleased to see me cheating!!!!

Yesterday, as well as my short walk I made these icons for Your_Favourites over on DW ... with a theme of "Oscar Winners"

1.  1 2.  2 3. 3 4. 4
The first 2 are Clark Gable in "It Happened One Night", and the last two of Rex Harrison in "My Fair Lady" (so maybe I am back in Mum's good books, as she liked both films!!)

Right I need to get on.








4. In 1882, Britain’s first electric trams ran in East London. Do trams still operate in your area? If not, have you ever been on one somewhere else?
No
The only time I have ever been on a tram was when I was in san Francisco back in 2017!






Right, the resy of the day is calling.

Yes, I shall be making pancakes later.  After all it's "Pancake Day" ... or Shrove Tuesday ... or Mardi Gras!

Will catch up with you later.

Another Monday

Monday, March 3rd, 2025 02:43 pm
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I worked for a couple of hours this morning.  And, although the sun was shining, I got really cold, as the main doors face straight towards the direction of the wind this morning. 

I have now thawed out and had lunch ... so things are looking up.

I am here, briefly, but want to get out and have a walk in a moment to make the most of the Spring sunshine.

And, seeing as I can't think of any news I shall leave it here ...





3. When was the last time you rode a bike?
A static bike, was when I was last at a gym
A real bike, back in 1985 when I worked in East London, and lived a few miles away. However after being run over in 1982 cycling and I were not great together!!







Well, now I can head out!

I shall see how you are all doing in a moment!

Weekend Again

Saturday, March 1st, 2025 12:46 pm
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Well, we are 2 months down in 2025.  March already ... and, Happy St David's Day ...

"Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus"

And for anyone who wants to know more about St David, here is a link for you.

The first school I went to was in North Wales, and I went there for a term and a half, until we moved back to Essex.  My memories are few, but vivid.  I can describe the classroom.  I was 5, but put on the 4 - 5 year old table, as I only spoke English.  The class had 4 - 7 year olds, and by the time we were 10 we would have been expected to have all our lessons in Welsh.  Sadly, when I got back to Essex I had to "forget" my Welsh as I was having to do all the nursery rhymes, prayers etc back in English.  I do remember I enjoyed those days in Flint Mountain Primary School

So I have posted the photos, gone and picked up a few things at the shops, and it will soon be lunchtime.  After lunch I am definately going to go for a walk, as it's another sunny day.

But for now -







1. What’s your favourite pastime?

Sightseeing!
I love reading fan-fic, making icons, etc
I love jigsaw puzzles... some handcraft.

2. In 1959, the Mars confectionary bar was advertised with the slogan, “A Mars a day helps you work, rest and play”. Do you remember any old advertising slogans/jingles? Do you think they would be used today?
The other real classic of that era is memorable "For mash get Smash" ... a freeze-dried mashed potato, that was advertised by metal spacemen!





Right - enjoy your weekend.

See you Monday x

Mid Week Again

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 10:42 am
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... And, so another week is rapidly dissappearing ... and therefore so is the month.  I know this is the shortest month of the year, but I think there must have been some days missing somewhere along the line, as I can't believe today is the 26th!

Work went well, again - although hectic.  The car park machines were still down so I think there are going to be quite a few people who will get fines for un-paid bills.  Sadly I always use the phrase "not user-friendly" to describe the private company who runs the car-park.  It's not unknown for someone to pay (& keep the receipt) but still get a fine for an un-paid ticket.  However it takes them ages to clear that up.  So I think a lot of people will see that the machines were off, and think that the whole system was down ... no, there are cameras everywhere.  So I had no problems at all clearing car registrations through the system.  Part of our regular work is to clear people's cars with disability badges, and similar, as they get free parking.   Mind you, I also get frustrated when people try to use someone else's disability badge to get free parking.  What a lot of people don't realise is that on the reverse of the badge is a photo/name etc of the entitled person.  So I flip the card over, ask where "that" person is, and then wait for the vague explanation.  Quite a few peopl then get abusive when I say they can't use the badge.  But, you wouldn't use someone elses passport, would you?

Rant over!

I have the day off today, and when I woke up it was raining.  So, I thought "typical".  But, no, it is brightening up nicely.  So I shall try and get out for a walk later.  Spring is starting, so I shall see if I can spot any of the lovely spring flowers.  They are always so bright and cheery, aren't they?

Well I can't think of anything else exciting, so -






26. Are you a fan of opera?
I love some of the music.  We used to play it in orchestra.
Some years ago I went to visit friends, and they said that there was "The Magic Flute" on, with one of the large National companies.  As I do like a lot of Mozart's music, I said that it would be nice.  However it put me off opera!  The hall was circular, with a small central stage, and the cast were all in body suits, or similar.  They sat among the audience and at first I thought someone was heckling.  They also did it half in English, and half in German.  Apparently it was meant to make it easier to relate to ... but it failed me, totally!




Wow, I seem to have had a bit of a moan today, don't I? 

Hope you are all doing well - I aim to catch up with you soon
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Yes, I am working again a bit later, so of course the sun is shining!

Still, I just had to go and pick up a few groceries, so took a slightly longer route so I could walk across the corner of the park, and see some greenery, as well.  So I may not have been out for long, but it's amazing what even a few minutes can do for you.

Work went OK yesterday, but we did wonder if it was a full moon!!  The porters (who work in the office behind me said that they had been sent on some emergency call-outs, that turned out not to exist.  I had one lady ask where the eye department was, so I showed he (as it's opposite me), only to be asked by her, again, where the eye DEPARTMENT was  ... as this was the eye UNIT!!!!!!   So, yes, there were certainly some really unusual people out and about yesterday.  Hopefully they will all be hibernating today!  It didn't help me that the one volunteer I don't like working with was covering someone's holiday.  I really don't know why she comes in as she just stands leaning on the counter (facing me) and never seems to know any of the questions asked.  She wasn't even wearing her uniform top yesterday.  Luckily she only does cover shifts now, so at least I don't have to avoid a specific shift!!

How's everyone else doing? Hopefully I will get time to catch up with you all in a minute.

I will try now to get on ... so ...






25. The Venice Carnival runs from February 22nd to March 4th. Wearing a fancy mask is a feature of the carnival – when was the last time you wore a mask?
About 15 years ago … I fenced at least weekly for about 10 years, and yes, you ALWAYS wore a mask then!

eta I just read [livejournal.com profile] kazzy_cees answer and realise I was wrong - we all lived in masks for years during lockdown, didn't we?  Especially working in a clinic in a hospital, it was essential part of the uniform.





I can't believe that a year ago today I was actually taking the photo that I am using for the icon. Some times it feels like it was yesterday, other days it feels as if it was years ago!

Right, I had better get on with some things.
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After all, the sun is shining today!

Yesterday we have heavy rain most of the day ... so much for having a day off to relax. So, in the end I spent a super lazy day ... read some stuff, and watched TV. I did end up watching a documentary on Deborah, the WWI tank and how a replica was made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the battle of Cambrai. I saw the tank a couple of years ago, and I do wonder whether Granddad ever saw her, as well, as he was in the Cambrai region in 1917.

Now I am doing a few bits and pieces before heading out to work in early afternoon.  Hopefully it will go smoothly.  On Saturday during the shift, the car-park pay machines were down.  So I spent a lot of time clearing the cars.  I wonder what happened after I went home.  Sadly the company is not "user-friendly"!!  So let's hope that they got them sorted out this morning, so life is slightly easier.

I mustn't forget my A to Z photo. Week 9 – Feb 23 I is for INFO
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As you know, I love my annual trips to London. So over the year I go through these books, to find out any IFO about undiscovered corners.

Right, let's get on.  But, before that -






22. It’s International Sword Swallower Day! Have you ever seen someone swallow a sword?
No

23. What was your favourite toy when you were growing up?
A toy I called “Lorry Milko”. It was a pull along truck with small milk bottles, that I used to deliver all around the garden. Then the fairies (umm, Mummy & Daddy) would collect the “empties” so they could all be delivered again!

24. Have you ever been skiing?
No … after all, I could trip over the pattern of a carpet. So, learning to ride a horse was scary enough!




See you tomorrow x
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 .... the phrase continues "Come again another day" ... but it would be even nicer if it just rained overnight.  I think it's Camelot where it only rains overnight, wouldn't that be good.

I had Christine pop over for lunch.  We were going to have a walk, but no point in getting soaked for the sake of having a walk.  She collected her birthday pressies (for tomorrow).  so it was good to see her, and just catch up face to face, rather than as we usually do, over the phone.  She is coming up next week, weather permitting, and we are going out for the day.

So looks like I shall be staying in, and reading a book, or working on some icons, instead.

So, before I get side-tracked -







21. Are you worried about climate change? Have there been noticeable changes to the weather where you live over recent years?
Not that I know of.
Ironical to have this question, when I have spent the last couple of days moaning about the weather.





Now I shall catch up with some of your comments x
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Yes, shouldn't have moaned about the concrete sky yesterday, after all we have heavy rain over night and now the rain is continuing off and on today!

Still I am going to be a good girl and do some cleaning later.  I have Christine popping in at some point tomorrow, as she is coming to Exeter, and it's her birthday at the weekend.  So she can collect her pressie, as we are actually not going out for the day until next week.  So, although I am sure she won't notice, I am going to give my lounge & kitchen a good clean.  If for no other reason than it will keep me out of mischief!

I have just had a nice chat with Brenda ... good to catch up with her. We had hoped to meet up, but as it's only a month until Tim & Claire's anniversary party we probably won't get organised.

As ever, no real news. So -






20. Have you a good sense of direction, or do you rely on maps/online navigation? When was the last time you got lost?

I have, and I haven't!
I do love using a map, though.
If I have been somewhere I am pretty good at getting back. However when I was riding in North Cornwall I often felt lost, on roads tha I was used to drive ... I will blame the fact I was higher up on horse-back!




Right, the duster & polish is calling me.

Another Concrete Sky

Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 11:55 am
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We had rain earlier ... but sadly it is just a very bleak morning now.  Still, I suppose a lot of people really don't enjoy February.  Maybe that's the reason.

I heard today that my friend Ana (remember I went to her wedding a couple of summers ago) has had to have an early Caesarian.  She is 37 weeks along, but apparently they have been monitoring her, as the baby was small.  And, it hasn't grown at all over the last couple of weeks.  Lily, who is 2 was a week late, yet she only weighed 5lbs ... so she does grow tiny babies, but this one is even smaller.  So they are taking her in tomorrow.  I just pray for her and the baby's safety.

I really can't think of any other news, exciting, or not.  So -






19. What is your favourite flavour of chocolate (for example, with mint, salted caramel, with nuts or something else?). Is there a chocolate flavour combination you dislike?
I do like mint with chocolate ... after all, I am a "Cadbury" girl, yet I never say no to an After Eight Mint, and they are by Nestle.




Rightt I shall get on.
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Well it never warmed up yesterday ... or brightened up.  And today looks like it's going to be a similar day.

I did end up having a short walk in the end, thoughm,, as my boss called me in, as I am going to be working full time for a short time starting next month.  Ali, who works afternoons/evenings is taking a year out.  She has become guardian for her cousin's daughter's child (the 15year old was date-raped, but didn't want an abortion).  The process has been going on for many months now ... but it's all coming together rapidly.  So until things get settled, or confirmed, I shall be covering her shifts, as well as the ones I already had booked.  As it's only for a shortish time I am looking forward to the pressure.  So I walked a slightly longer way round toget home.

A bit later today I shall go out as I want to pick up a few things from the supermarket, and again will walk the long way round to get there ... killing two birds with one stone!

Yesterday I did make some icons, as you can see.  They are for your_favourites, with a Valentine'd theme.  So we could pick 4 things we love.  I thought a more open theme would be easier, but it wasn't!!

So ....
I love classical music, especially by Beethoven, so this is the opening of his 5th symphony.
Cary Grant is a great actor, and I love most of his films. This comes from "Arsenic & Old Lace", which if you haven't seen, is a must.
What's not to like about the old Hollywood musicals? And Fred Astaire was a dancer beyond anyone else, wasn't he?
Then, look at my username ... yes, Spike is a great character, and despite his flaws, I still love him.


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I have a few more sets I am working on, as well.  Sometimes I get frustrated, as I said in my colourblindness post, but basically am glad to be stretched, as that is often the only way to learn.

Well, I still have the ironing from yesterday to do ... and the shopping to get, so had better get on.  As ever, thanking [livejournal.com profile] kazzy_cee for the questions -






18. Enzo Ferrari was born on this day in 1898. Have you ever driven or ridden in a Ferrari sports car?
No ... but if someone offers, I wouldn't say no!





Let's catch up with you all, now x

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