Good morning, everyone!
It sure is cold outside today. There's a frost and it's also slightly misty which might look really nice once light dawns. Definitely window scraping weather at the moment.
Yesterday was a nice day, not that I did very much but never mind. I did pop out after breakfast, to a couple of shops to get a couple of things and look for a few Christmas presents and when I got home I went online and found some 100ml little bottles which will be perfect for bottling the fruity gins/vodkas for Christmas presents in a few weeks. They even come with a little funnel which strikes me as not only thoughtful but also sensible and useful.
I also came back with a hair dryer. Mine is making some very funny noises and I'd rather have a replacement to hand, should it go on me mid-dry. I'll just tuck it away until needed. I also came back with some cans of fizzy pop sugar free or no added sugar) for consumption over Christmas. I know it isn't good for you but it helps keep me on the straight an narrow in other ways so . . . lesser of several evils, I reckon!
And finally, I came back with my first poinsettia of the season. Can I keep it alive until Christmas? Time will tell but experience says 'not very likely!!'
Did I get any gardening done? Well - er - no. Ooops. Maybe today . . . or maybe not.
Today is a bit packed until the afternoon.
First of all, I'm doing my weekly shop. It's not a big one but there are a few bits and bobs.
Then, having finally got round to signing up to Goldster (thanks for your help in this, Eileen), I want to join the Nutrition Club session this morning which starts at ten.
And then I have personal training with Lindsey over midday.
So no plans for the rest of the day; I'll just see how I feel, although I usually feel quite invigorated after one of Lindsey's sessions.
Well, better stop waffling and start the day. If it's cold where you are, please wrap up well and keep warm. Have a wonderful day! xx
Those flowers are absolutely gorgeous, what lovely colours. I didn't know they came in such a wide range of colours actually, will have a look for them the next time we go in Aldi.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the poinsettia....I'm no good at keeping flowering houseplants alive either, never have been! xx
Our Aldi often seems to have them in - I get them when I can. They are lovely, aren't they?
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2 degrees C outside according to my laptop but nice and warm inside.
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three degrees now and I'm back home and warming up. Thank goodness for coffee. :-)
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Idem Joy! My hairdryer suddenly lit up inside yesterday as I was using and a nasty burning smell emanated from the inside.I switched it off immediately and thought that has had it...not bad for over 10 years! I buy a poinsettia every Christmas and it always dies on me going to have to really spoil it this year. The flowers look gorgeous. Have a good day. :-) Amanda x
ReplyDeleteOh, dear. I'm glad it didn't do any damage. Mine is pretty old too - I can't fault that.
DeleteGood luck to both our poinsettias . . . may they live four weeks! :-)
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It was really cold outside first thing and I had to drag myself out of bed for my early walk this morning. I could so easily have turned over and gone back to sleep. I'll buy a poinsettia next week and hope it will last through to the big day at the very least. Those flowers look so pretty and cheerful and I feel as though it's almost a hint of spring when I see fresh flowers.
ReplyDeleteYou are very, very good. I'd have stayed in bed.
DeleteI wonder how long before the flowers start dying - I guess I'll have flowers back on the shopping list next week, for sure.
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You do realise, now that you have a spare just in case, your hair dryer is bound to last so much longer :)
ReplyDeleteYup! It's always the way, isn't it?
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The flowers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey really brighten up the living room. Thanks, Belinda.
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What gorgeous flowers, perfect to brighten ones day.
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They do - I smile each time I look at them. xx
DeleteOh, those flowers are stunning! How lovely. Good luck with the poinsettia.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie. I almost apologised to it when I bought it! :-) xx
DeleteWhat beautiful flowers! Hope the Poinsettia survives - it wouldn't if it was at my house lol
ReplyDeletelol - I'm glad I'm not the only one. We will see!
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