Morning, everyone. I've just been out to the shed and brrr, it's pretty chilly but didn't feel frosty. We're supposed to be getting rain today and sleet tomorrow which is a shame after all the lovely sunshine but we can always turn on the lights, whop up the heating and, in some cases, remember the winter fuel payment! Must check if mine's in yet.
Yesterday was a pleasant day.
I popped over to Chris' and we had a jolly good natter about all sorts of things. These weekly get togethers mean a lot to me and I so appreciate them.
Then I came home and started watching the Life Coach and Wellbeing session on Goldster but it wasn't for me. To be fair, I gave up after twenty minutes as it was all eyes closed relaxation stuff. As I need to keep my eyes open and lip read as a hearing support, it was all a bit - ell - for me, a waste of time.
The Age Well session was much better and there were some useful 'lesson notes' attached which I printed off. I came out of it feeling that actually I was doing OK. Nice.
Beth came round in the afternoon and we sorted out some dates and had a good chat. She had the afternoon off as she was at a work related course on Wednesday evening. We sorted out when she (and Alex) will be over on several dates through December so I think I have got a fairly good handle on it all now. Also, the yarn for her Christmas cardigan has come and she was really happy with the colour. It was her second choice as the first choice wasn't available anywhere, not in enough quantity.
Today starts with our Slimming World meeting and later on in the morning there's an online session entitled 'Nutrition Focus', delivered by the same lady as the one on Wednesday which I enjoyed. I have a month's free subscription so I'm trying out loads of different sessions to see if it's worth continuing longer term.
This afternoon my lovely cleaners arrive and the house is pretty much ready for their ministrations. I love the way everything shines afterwards!
Well, that's about it, I think. It should be a pleasant, satisfying day, hopefully. I hope you all have a good one too with lots of happy things. xx
Haven't killed it yet! :-)
Your poinsettia looks lovely! I've only had one once before, a few years ago, and I don't think it even survived until Christmas.....I'm not good at all with houseplants. xx
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice one and comes from a good place, not just a supermarket, so I am hoping. Nothing dropped off when I took off the cellophane. :-)
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Poinsettias always cheer me up so I might get one today as it's tipping it down here and I know just where to put it so I see it every time I walk into the lounge! Keep warm. Val.
ReplyDeleteThey are so very cheering, I agree. So bright!
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The last one I had didn't even get to Christmas!
ReplyDeleteA girl after my own heart! xx
DeleteMy record for keeping a poinsettia was the year it was still sporting red bracts at Easter! That one thrived on near neglect!
ReplyDeleteI decided I need to increase my activity after listening to the Age Well class. There is no way I'm falling for the 'housework is exercise' ploy though and will be hiring a cleaner as soon as I get my first pension payment!
I think I am OK for activity and I do fidget something shocking - and there's the knitting as well.
DeleteTo be fair, housework IS exercise but not the only exercise. And yes - do get a cleaner. It's fantastic.
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Good job keeping the poinsettia alive! I would struggle with that too.
ReplyDeleteWell, one week down so fingers crossed. :-)
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Lovely poinsettia. Like others mine seem to die off quickly.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I suspect the really cheap ones you get in the supermarkets do doe off sooner - they've just been mass produced for the Christmas market. I'm sure I remember Dad saying that. Mind you - he had the magic touch anyway!
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They don't like to be in a draft. I like to put mine in my entrance hall but every time the door is opened, it shivers!
ReplyDeleteGood point, thanks. I know mine is safe from draughts anyway. :-)
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Your poinsettia is looking glorious. I never seem to have much success with mine :)
ReplyDeleteNor do I usually and this one is only one week down so we will see . . . give it time! :-)
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Glad your poinettia is still alive! I am thinking of getting one. Not sure it's a great idea, but I thought it might cheer the house up a little. Glad you had a pleasant day and have made some visits for December.
ReplyDeleteI think that's the attraction of them really because they don't last all that long. However, they do create a cheerful and festive vibe and that's a Good Thing at this time of year!
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