Monday evening, 28-10-24

 Evening, everyone.  It's been a chilly and gloomy old day here but most enjoyable, all the same.

When I checked my diary for today, it said 'Get the Advent of Change calendar'.  So I went online and now one is winging it way to me.
If you've not heard of this, here's what it is.  It's a bit different to other advent calendars in that you, the recipient, do not get anything.  Instead, each door you open tells you about a charity a bit of your payment has gone to support so by the end you have donated just a small amount to twenty four charities.  OK, there's a slight risk that one of them might be something you wouldn't want to support but I think it is worth taking.
Here's the link to the site in case you are interested.

https://adventofchange.com/products/charity-advent-calendar?srsltid=AfmBOorE31ATg3Uu20aWaXhaD6AOtBRn96_QVgYKrm5BfD9Q6qAa651G

At around half nine, Diane arrived and we drove into town, first to have a coffee and a good chat in John Lewis and then to hit the shops - Diane's going on another Christmas cruise this December and needs a few more things for it and I was also looking for a few things.  I wanted to look for a body warmer/gilet type thing and found just what I was looking for min good old M&S.
Having decided not to get another advent calendar this year, went a fell hook, line and sinker for the M&S one that is available to buy if you spend more than a certain amount.
Not cheap but actually rather good value and - well, ooops!!

Diane found several things she was looking for so all in all it was a very successful morning.

The we came back home and she stayed for lunch before leaving.  Then I got the rest of my ironing finished, did a bit of housework, baking, etc, done and finally settled in my chair to get on with my crocheting.  

Now I am just waiting to be called for the regular Monday online chat so I need to get this posted.  I hope your day has been as enjoyable as mine.  Take care, everyone, and stay warm and safe.  xx