Friday 10 September 2021

Friday

 Good morning, everyone.  We've had no rain here and we might escape as the forecast has been down grated from thundery showers to light showers and sunny intervals.  Yesterday was warm and sunny once the sun burnt through the pretty heavy mist.

I went to the allotment before my early morning shop - you're allowed to unless your using noisy equipment - and did the watering, picked huge numbers of runner beans, two courgettes and three apples (windfalls that were useable) before driving on the M&S and Aldi.

Once home, I cleared away, finishing that just before Chris came round.  We had a good old chat and swapped cooking apples (Chris) with runner beans and a courgette (me).

When Jeff arrived, he worked his usual magic and the front is looking half decent again.  He also departed with runner beans!

The rest of the day was spent pottering around doing this, that and the other.  I was so tired after several bad nights and stupid o'clock wakings that I went to bed at eight, fell asleep almost directly and finally got up just before seven this morning which is virtually unheard of.  I must have really needed that sleep!

This evening, I have Dave and Anna round and I'm making some fake-away Chinese food.  Nothing special, just a Chinese chicken curry and some crispy chilli beef which is kind of sweet and sour-ish.  I wondered about lemon chicken but that might be a bit too much.  I've cheated and got two kinds of rice from M&S, an egg fried rice one and a 'special' one plus some prawn crackers.  I know I could make something similar but the cleaners come in the afternoon and I don't want too much of a rush afterwards.
Dessert is just fruit.

So that, with the usual clearing of clutter and daily duties, will fill my day nicely and I'm looking forward to the evening.
Are you doing anything special?

10 comments:

  1. Nothing special unless you count popping over to the National Lottery kiosk to check if I have won anything...that could be special if I have...I can but dream! I am determined to do catching up on my blog this morning if I don't get distracted. I am going to make home-made tomato puree so some of your home grown tomatoes would be good for that! LOL! Are your ankles still giving you trouble? Hope that gets sorted soon. Have a good day! Amanda x

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    1. Wouldn't that be nice? I always wonder about Premium Bonds but it's never been more that £25 - very nice but hardly a jackpot!
      xx

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  2. Mornin' Joy. Busy day here. Been out for a walk. Meeting friends for lunch and a wander around the walled garden with them. Then it's whist this afternoon. Hoping to stay awake through gardeners world tonight.

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    1. That sounds very pleasant indeed. I hope you are really enjoying it all. xx

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  3. Your menu sounds delicious have a lovely evening.

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    1. I was a bit concerned that there wasn't enough variety so I've added Chinese ribs to the list too - very easy and I know Dave and Anna like them.

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  4. We have been to a National Trust property.Dunham Massey in Cheshire.I did more walking than I have done in ages then spoiled it by having a sandwich and crisps!

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    1. I wouldn't say spoilt, I bet you really enjoyed that meal! It's so lovely to be able to go out and about again, isn't it?
      xx

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  5. I've been out for the afternoon with a friend and had a lovely time.

    Your menu for tonight sounds great. Enjoy your time with Dave and Anna xx

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    1. I did, thanks, it was a lovely evening. I'm very glad your afternoon was good too. xx

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