Tuesday, 18-04-23

 Morning, everyone.  Despite being very weary yesterday evening, I am up well before the lark this morning.  I think my brain has been too active overnight so when I woke for a trip to the loo, I have woken up too much.  
Thankfully, it was a gorgeously sunny day all day.  None too warm at times, especially indoors with the outside doors open and a fresh breeze blowing through but that's what warm jumpers are for.
Slightly ironically, it's not predicted to be all that sunny today but I gather sunshine isn't specifically needed, it is light that provides the necessary.  Even so - come on, sunshine!!

Yesterday was pretty much taken up with getting the solar panels fitted and connected.  They didn't arrive until past eleven and then had to stay much later because my internet went down, just when they needed it.   Rather frustrating but it couldn't be helped.  It wasn't anything to do with the actual solar bit, it was connecting the thing up for information, getting an app on my phone, etc, and it needed the internet for that, not just a 4G connection.  Beyond that, I didn't understand.
Anyway, someone is probably coming back at some time today, just to check it all and to sort out the App connection, etc.
(and the internet was dodgy most of the evening all over town, I gather)

It's now all in, set up, running and I don't have to do a thing.  I remember when dear Diane had solar panels, she had to read a meter and let the electricity people know each month but that is all automatic now, thankfully.

The roof is covered with panels - just think of all that lovely power.  They don't look as intrusive as I thought they would and, like most things, one gets used to it quickly anyway.

Can you see them - on the roof and also on the extension roof too, just at the back as that's the sunny side of the house.

It was pretty noisy at time with lots of drilling and banging so I turned on the telly and let my hearing aids bluetooth so I could hardly hear the noise.  That was an improvement.

So that's another goal for 2023 done and dusted to add to the paving at the front.

Today is much more peaceful, I hope. 
I'm going to Groove first thing - it's a new block so a new playlist and new movement sequences.  I'm looking forward to it very much.

Later on, Jeff is round.  He usually does some garden clearing, tidying, etc, but today he is using some of the time to take the old water softener to the dump for me.  It is just too heavy for me to lift so I asked him and he said he would do it.  I gather you have to book a time to go to the dump now which seems a bit restricting although I suppose it will keep the queues down a bit.

Then I have to see what I can get back in the cupboard and find a home for the rest of the stuff and I do have a few loads of washing including the bedding.  I'd like to get as much of that as I possibly can sorted.

I'm trying to think if I need to make anything else for next Sunday.  This is what I have or will have.
Sandwiches - egg mayo (Beth's request), philly and cucumber (Alex's request), cheese and tomato and ham and something, maybe caramelised onion chutney (Dave and Anna's suggesting) in a mix of white and wholemeal bread.
Delia's veggie sausage rolls (except that they are like mini pasties) which as a family favourite.
Crisps
Ice cream and strawberries
Scones, jam and cream
Lemon shortbread
Mini chocolate sponge cakes.

You know, I think that is going to be more than enough.  If I see any nice little biscuitty cakes, I might get a pack but I don't think I will stress, although I do rather fancy the idea of some mini jam tarts!
What do you think?

Enough rambling.  I think I will sort out a load of washing and get it started.  It's early but the machine is on an outer wall so shouldn't disturb my neighbours and I can take advantage of the cheap rate.
And, rather more importantly, I need another coffee.  😁

Take care, everyone, and have a lovely Tuesday.  xx