Evening, everyone. It's dark and it is not quite seven yet. Ho hum! The doors are locked for the night, the curtains have shut out the darkness and the candle is burning. All nice and cosy!
It has been quite a busy day. Chris and I drove to Groove today rather than walk although we could have walked as the expected rain didn't start until later. We were actually in the church today because the windows were being replaced in the church hall, so it felt a bit different but nice to have that extra room.
When home, I remembered to read the gas meter and send off the readings. I should be getting the quarterly bill in around a week and then the more expensive time starts. The heating has clicked on a few times but it's nice to feel a bit warmer.
I then went straight out again, shopping list in bag, to Sainsbury's to do the first shop of the month and to fill up with petrol.
I did look at the clothes (Christmas jumpers or PJs, anyone?) but really wasn't tempted in the slightest. I found most of what was on my list and now I'm well stocked and should be OK for around ten days, hopefully; longer for some things.
As I was wandering around looking for stuff, who should I see but my friend, Diane. She'd had a rotten morning and was seeking some gastronomic consolation, bless her. We had a lovely chat and, if I had been close to finishing my shopping, we'd have gone for a coffee - but I wasn't even close to finishing so that was that.
It took me ages to get everything properly put away when I got home but it's all ship shape again now. I got all the ironing done and that just needs taking up and putting away.
And that was that. Tomorrow is also a fairly busy day because Thursday is going to be packed with social things and I really need a clean and tidy downstairs and a lunch for two prepared. And there's personal training. There's time, it is nothing too heavy, but it needs doing.
But for now, after posting this, I'll sit, chill and knit. Nice and relaxing.
I hope you have all had a really good day. Sleep well, everyone, and stay warm. xx
