First thing, as I was getting dressed, I took all the winter skirts out of my wardrobe, the ones I hadn't discarded last time I did a sort out, and took a long hard look at them, trying them on and deciding on whether I would keep them or now. On the way to the allotment, I dropped a bag of them in the Sally Army recycling point. It made a very satisfying 'thud' as it went in.
I've now disposed of just about all my old school clothes.
It was very pleasant down the old allotment yesterday. The sun came out, there was a fresh breeze and it was quiet and peaceful. I de-weeded and forked over where the new potatoes had been, finding one potato that we had missed before and then I harvested. I really don't mind the hard work when I come home with this.
I spent nearly an hour going through my old performance management folder from school which was crammed with out of date certificates, old management review records, etc, etc, etc. I quickly decided that there was absolutely no need to keep any of it so, with some glee, I shredded the lot! Yay!
Still on the subject of coats, etc, I bought this in Matalan earlier on in the week. It's a one size and basically a rectangle - very, very simple, but it looks really good. I shall be able to use the shape to make another one, if I want to. I haven't worn it yet but I think it will look smart. What do you think?
Then later on tuition starts for the new term so it is all go today.
I do like a busy day as long as it's not too busy for comfort!
Love the top all you need is a herd of alpacas and the South American theme will be complete. seriously it looks most useful.
ReplyDelete< chuckle > Ponchos rule, OK!
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Oh, love the poncho-style top. I would love to be tall enough to wear something like that, but as I'm only five foot two, this kind of thing drowns me, unfortunately. OK if I would wear heels but I'm afraid I can't. But I love those mulberry colours, it's lovely for autumn, Joy.
ReplyDeleteAnd again, what great produce! I'm surprised, but our tomatoes (plants which a neighbour gave us) are still ripening. I didn't think they would ripen so late in the year.
Margaret P
Poncho looks great, Matalan can yield some pleasant surprises. Lovely colour for autumn.
ReplyDeleteI can't wear heels either, Margaret, due to dodgy ankles. I'd like to be able to sometimes but most of the time it doesn't bother me.
ReplyDeleteMy tomatoes are still ripening too, quite rapidly, in fact. Are they nicer than the first one you tried?
Thanks, Susan. I agree, it's always worth a look around Matalan now and again.
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I saw the exact same top when I went to Matalan but I'm too short for it and knew that if I bought it I wouldn't get around to altering it.
ReplyDeleteNow I am beginning to wonder if I'm soo short for it as well. Oh, dear! :-D
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I keep saying I must do my wardrobe and I really must!
ReplyDeleteYour coat is a lovely mix of heather colours - I bet it looks gorgeous on.
Thanks. It hasn't been cool enough to wear it yet but the time can't be far away.
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Great colours and looks really warm and cosy, should keep the beast from the east from biting!
ReplyDeleteI'm kind of hoping we don't get another beast from the east for many a year to come! Fingers crossed.
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