Friday 16 April 2021

Friday

 Good morning!  Guess what - we have another hard frost and bright sunshine.  I love the sunshine but the frosts are a nuisance.  Not a good time at all and so many of them in a row!
We always complain about something weather related, don't we?  :-)

Yesterday, everything went according to plan, which was nice.

I set off into town at around quarter to ten, got a very handy parking slot close to the gym and wandered across to Matalan.  They were restricting numbers so I had to wait and I did wonder if I ought to go in but it turned out to be a bit of a queue at the checkout while the main body of the shop was virtually empty.  I thought it good that they were so immediately responsive to what was happening in the shop.

They had some lovely tops, I thought.  I bought six (oops); two 'classic' T shirts which are always so useful, a navy and white polka dot T shirt, a cotton top with big, frilly puffed sleeves which I think might be a mistake but it was in the sale so a matter of a few pounds - a coffee and doughnut would cost more than I paid - and these two.


The purple one was in the leisurewear department but I'll wear it anywhere.  It has a pleated back and looks so nice on.  The colour suits me, I think.
The other is my favourite.  These V neck, pleated-front tops are all the thing (I've seen them in ads a lot, anyway), it is what is described as an 'animal print' and the sleeves are elbow length.  I love it, I really do - it is so comfortable and flattering - and it doesn't need ironing!
I gave them all a wash as they had that nasty, just-bought from a cheap shop smell about them.
I also bought some slippers (needed) and some knee highs.  I almost fell for a nightie but managed to hold back.

Then I had my swim and, again, it was lovely!  Warm water and not too crowded.  I can only think that people are booking and then not turning up as they could easily have accommodated more swimmers in safety.  No complaints from me though.
I did half an hour and felt well exercised.

After lunch, Christine came over.  We had no sooner settled down outside, legally distanced, tea/coffee on a table, when the clouds rolled over and rain started falling.  We hastily tidied up, Chris went back over the cul de sac, cup of tea in hand, and we finished the chat online.  Good old Messenger!

Finally, Zoom Slimming World was good, as usual.  A few people couldn't come and were missed.  Jen confirmed that face to face meetings would start on May 20th which people seemed really pleased about.  Nice.

In the evening I got some ironing done but was very tired that I was fast asleep in bed shortly after nine.

Today is less cluttered.  I'm doing an early morning shop at some point soon, to Sainsbury's as I want to get some of their brand items.  Oh, dear, they have clothes, how sad!!  ;-)

At some point I will pop to the allotment with the mower and strimmer and give the grass a haircut.  I might also get a few barrow loads of chippings for the back as some of the plastic ground cover is showing.  I may also pootle to a garden centre as I'm out of potting compost and have a bit of a list of other items to get too.

And that is about it.  I will tidy the house for the cleaners when I get home from shopping and I have a few T shirts in the ironing basket!  So that's today.  Nice and easy.

An afterthought - I suppose I need to go through my T shirts, etc, as I have some very tatty ones that I no longer wear.

Have a lovely Friday and be safe.  xx

                  

18 comments:

  1. I used to keep tatty things for gardening then I discovered that I had a huge pile of gardening clothes and nothing to wear so I had a major throwing out session and got a gardener 😂😂😂

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    1. LOL - that is definitely one way to do it!
      I just garden in jeans and a T shirt and I have an old pair of trainers or the ankle wellies. Things wash so easily nowadays, don't they?
      xx

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  2. I am determined to throw out all my old clothes in the next few days. Anything that is even slightly tatty is going the journey. i need to smarten myself up a bit (lot) as comfort dressing has become the norm for me. I have so many nice things that are just not being worn so I might as well enjoy wearing them.

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    1. I have some clothes that used to be Mum's but I think I am ready to deal with them. I know she would be happy that they go to somewhere like the Salvation Army.
      I also have stuff that I hardly wear. I think they need to go too.
      xx

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  3. I really like that 3/4 sleeved blouse too. What is the material? I will need to mow my backyard lawn this weekend for the first time this year. Still waiting for the tulips to bloom. I think they'll be blooming in a week or two.

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    1. The label says 100% polyester.
      I bet the tulips will look amazing!
      xx

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  4. It sounds like you have some great purchases there, it's nice to get a few new things and throw out some of the old isn't it. We have both been sorting through our things as we wear them just recently and a few things have ended up in the bin. Alan had the scruffiest of t-shirts on the other day, he looked like a tramp and I told him so ... I'm full of compliments ;-)

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  5. As the saying goes, tell the truth and shame the devil! I managed to get quite a nice little pile of things I am most unlikely to wear again, mostly because they are too big now with a few that were mistakes! The recycling bin is the gainer. It does feel good, I agree.
    xx

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  6. I like your new blue top. I should think about sorting through my clothes again as I've lost just enough weight to need the next size down. I seem to have been living in the same few outfits so would dearly love to replace my lockdown wardrobe!

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    1. Have fun! When I first decided my old, huge shabbies would no longer do, it was quite scary but most enjoyable. Since then, I've spent far too much on clothes, simply because I can get into normal sizes. It's been quite a journey but most enjoyable.
      xx

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  7. Those are really pretty t-shirts, and you got a great price! I just bought a couple for the warm weather, too. Your swim sounds healing. I can't wait to swim daily in the lake again.

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    1. I was really pleased. Often, Matalan has sold out of the popular sizes and all the really nice stuff had gone so I was really pleased.
      When will you be able to lake swim again? Is it a question of warmth?
      xx

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  8. What lovely tops. It's nice to get new clothes just as we are coming out of lockdown. How nice to be swimming again, things are definitely getting a bit more normal!

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    1. Definitely they are.
      And busier - I will have to be careful not to take too much on.
      xx

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  9. Your new tops sound lovely! You may find that you really enjoy the white top with puffy sleeves more than you think you will. It's fun to try new things with clothing. I would love to see you post a pic of you wearing your new favorite blue top!

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    1. I might, you never know. We will see . . .
      Thanks, Debbie. I really MUST get over to your blog. I bet I have a lot to catch up on!
      xx

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  10. Your tops in the picture you posted are lovely. I do like the purple one.

    Hope you managed to get to the allotment for a bit.

    God bless.

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    1. I didn't, but that was a decision rather than not being able to.
      I like the purple one too, it looks great on.
      xx

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