Monday 12 April 2021

Monday

 Morning, everyone.  We have yet another frost this morning, darn it, and another predicted for overnight tonight so I am very reluctant to take the fleeces off the fruit trees.  Ah well, maybe tomorrow.  The skies are clear and it looks as if it will be another fine day!

Yesterday was lovely.  After an easy morning, I went down to Beth's for a jolly good lunch and a catch up with her and Alex.  She had made a mixed veg stir fry and it was most satisfying!

(photo borrowed from the internet)

We were talking about my holiday next month at Southwold (fingers crossed) so when I got home I checked my booking, just for the fun of it.  They've changed the way you get the key.  There used to be a 'Suffolk Secrets' shop in the town where you collected and left the key but now there's a key safe at the property and the week before you get sent a code to open that safe.  Much easier really.  I think it is time to start planning what I will take.  It's self catering so a few home comforts are very welcome.  I always take Thermione, for example, and a small fan and I always take food staples too plus enough food for Saturday and Sunday's meals.
There's also trips to plan.  Last time I stayed local but this time I want to take the car out and about a bit more.  There's Aldeburgh, for example, Framingham Castle and the church next to it is worth a visit and I think there have been a number of changes to Sutton Hoo since last I visited.  I have to check arrangements for all these places; you can't assume you can just walk in nowadays.
Oh, and I remember there was a rather nice winery that sold their own, rather good (and expensive) wines.  I wish I could remember the name.
Anyway - time to get organising stuff which is always a big part of a holiday for me.

Later on in the day I had some good news from Dave (son) so all in all, yesterday was a good one.

The biggest biggie of the lot today is . . . < drum roll > . . . my hair appointment.  Woo hoo.  I will feel human again, three cheers!  Sharon is expected by one thirty so by two fifteen . . .  
It's it odd how tatty hair can make one feel so down and nice hair can lift the spirits!

Another biggie is that I'm meeting Jeff down the allotment and he is repairing the shed.  I'll be thankful when it's done; the roof really is in a poor way at the moment.  I have a few other things to ask him about too.
Originally, I had intended planting out the spuds but I think it is just a bit too cold so I'll schedule some time later on this week when I can do the broad beans and the sweet peas as well.

And the third biggie is that I've booked some swimming sessions this week.  Wow, it's been ages since I had a swim - in fact, it was my holiday at Thoresby Hall last October and when I came back my gym membership had finished and I never renewed it because of the situation - tiers/lockdown/etc.  The first one is tomorrow, just a swim.  The aquacise classes don't seem to have started yet.  It's going to be quite crowded and most of the sessions were fully booked with a waiting list.  In fact, I'm number two on the waiting list for tomorrow's session so that might not happen.  I definitely have a place for the other two sessions though.

Today, as no-one needs telling, is shop opening up day.  I just hope people will be sensible and that this doesn't precipitate another bout of covid 19.

Have a great day, everyone.  Be safe, stay well and keep smiling . . .  xx

20 comments:

  1. It's a beautiful morning here too, and as I was up stupidly early thanks to Ginger the cat I was watching the sunrise with my second cup of coffee just before 6am.

    Now the frost is starting to melt and it's time to go shopping for my breakfast. Enjoy your haircut, it's such a good feeling to feel neat and tidy again after so long between cuts isn't it.

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    1. It will feel just wonderful. Six months, it has been, more or less.
      Have a lovely day.
      xx

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  2. If the weather stays like this morning - snow on hard surfaces- you'd better take a hot water bottle too!

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    1. IT's still cold but, thankfully, the frost has gone. There's a few snowflakes in the air now and again but it doesn't look too threatening. You take care too. xx

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  3. Seems the Easter Holidays here have pushed the numbers of infected up again. Numerous illegal celebrations and parties have been partially the culprits....people just don't listen! Like yourself A big fun part of any holiday for me is the organising of everything well beforehand and in detail :-) I have googled Southwold (having never been there) and it looks really nice. keep well Amanda x

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    1. I do wish people could be more sensible. I know it's been hard but really!!!
      Southold is a delightful place. Not particularly 'touristy' and the shops are small, often specialist and expensive but hey - it's just a week and a few treats are lovely on holiday. I'm looking forward to visiting the cheese shop - assuming it has survived lockdown, of course.
      Two years ago, there was a little corner market where the high street divides and there were some lovely wooden benches, very arty and expensive. (I nearly bought one then, assuming they delivered, and I might yet. :-)
      xx

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  4. We just had thick, heavy snow for about 10 mins, all gone now!

    You are wise to leave the fleeces on the fruit trees. I heard recently that fruit growers, when there is a heavy frost forecast, spray their budding/blossoming trees with water to make an icy layer to protect against the frost, which apparently is the real killer.

    Enjoy your haircut, mine is not due til 4th May! (jealousy, jealousy :-)

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    1. I heard that too, on Facebook. It sounds counter-productive but I guess it must work or they wouldn't do it.
      No snow here and now the sun is out, it should warm up a bit.
      I think I'm really lucky to get an appt the first day. The rate this month is passing, it'll be May in a few days!
      xx

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  5. Southwold is lovely as are many of the surrounding towns and villages I kept my caravan there and have spent many happy holidays in that area. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

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    1. It really is a pretty part of the world, isn't it? Nice and gentle. Is your friend still renting rooms out?
      xx

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  6. We keep saying...after the pandemic...one day...

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  7. I love planning for holidays ... it's all part of the fun!

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  8. How lovely that you get to plan for your holidays. Keeping my fingers crossed that things reopening do not bring a resurgence of the virus.

    People here (well not all, just the ones I have taken to calling Covidiots) are not taking this at all seriously. Perhaps that is why we are having ever increasing numbers hospitalized and in ICU.

    God bless.

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    1. Undoubtedly. I do wish people would use a bit more sense and unselfishness. xx

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  9. I'm glad your holiday seems to be going ahead. I hope you'll take lots of photos and share them. I could do with a dose of Southwold. Mum and I usually go to visit when I come over. I love the lighthouse there.

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    1. It's lovely, isn't it. So unexpected. You're walking along and suddenly, there it is.
      xx

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  10. Oh, it must feel wonderful to have your hair appointment after all this time. I think I'll be waiting a few more weeks for mine.
    Enjoy the excitement of planning for your trip. It sounds like you'll have a great time and it's so good you finally have something to plan for and look forward to. X

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    1. It feels great, it really does. Thanks.
      xx

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