Good morning!
It's mild, dull - same as the last few days, in fact. I'm hopeful that it will be fine for my drive down to Runwell as today is Booster Day. I'm relieved to be having it at last and very glad I booked it some weeks ago. By the sound of it, I'd not stand a chance of getting an appointment right now and there is no way I would queue for up to four hours for a so-called 'walk in' vaccination. Mind you, I suppose i could take one of my fold up chairs with me!!
Anyway - I don't have to. It really is an easy drive and, if I allow three quarters of an hour, that should be more than enough time.
My Christmas calendar has got a bit jumbled up. For today, it says 'make mince pies; but I did that Sunday and yesterday - yes I made more and they are now in the freezer until needed. Plenty for all occasions.
Thank you to all of you who explained your pastry methods. It's a shame I hardly even have pasty as it doesn't work terribly happily with losing or maintaining weight because I'd like to try all your ways. Maybe I will from time to time, just for fun!
However, yesterday I didn't do 'Santa bunting and Blue room' so I could do that when I get home from Runwell, assuming I feel OK - and I am assuming I will be fine. If not, it's the sort of thing I can do in dribs and drabs, should that be necessary.
Circuit training was really good yesterday, as was tuition. There's another of the former next week but the latter has now finished until Jan 3rd. Must look up some new resources in the meanwhile.
A friend posted this on Facebook yesterday and it made me laugh so much I asked if I could copy it here. I think the only one that doesn't resonate with me is the very last one.
How many of these could apply to you?
Today's Advent music is 'The Angel Gabriel', that old Basque carol about the Annunciation in an old arrangement by Edgar Pettman - the version everyone knows.
Lovely scrunchy harmonies and a beautiful melody - what more can one wish for?
My old freezer needed defrosting so I’m familiar with all the problems. I then learned that it was vital to label especially when chocolate cake turns out to be liver pâté. Love the music.
ReplyDeletelol - that's quite a difference, isn't it!!
DeleteI'm leaving mine until after Christmas and then I must get it sorted - I'll wait for a cold day.
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I only have an under worktop freezer and it still needs defrosting, which I now have down to a fine art with the help of the hairdryer and a wooden spatula, the whole process takes about 45-60 mins. But, item 8 and brown liquids does sound familiar ...
ReplyDeleteIt does for me too - and the one before!
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Good luck with your booster. Ours aren't until 3rd Jan and I did manage to book our daughters yesterday after she tried 70 times herself and kept getting bounced off.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should have a check on my freezer too and hide a few mincepies in there for another time :)
Well done for getting those vaccines booked.
DeleteThe freezer is great for delaying a naughty nibble!
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My booster was booked for tomorrow but I'm currently on day 5 of Covid(husband and daughter have it too). I can't recommend it, apart from the accompanying weight loss!
ReplyDeleteOh, no. I am sorry. Sending you all get better quickly vibes.
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Great news that you are getting your booster and fingers crossed that you don't feel to poorly afterwards.
ReplyDeleteI love the freezer problems and can relate to most of them, although past experiences means that I now label things properly!
So far, absolutely fine, thank you, but I am staying on the pain killers until tomorrow, just in case.
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Hope all went well at Runwell and they are still as effecient.
ReplyDeleteIt did, thanks. It was a very easy drive down, easy to find and, despite being very busy, it was extremely well organised and everyone was very friendly, even the nurse I just couldn't understand, poor lady.
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I read the same freezer defrosting mem yesterday on Facebook too, we obviously either share a friend or have friends with the same sense of humour. Well whichever it made me laugh too.
ReplyDeleteWe were very lucky in that we were contacted at the end of last week with booster appointments for this Wednesday at our own Drs surgery ... phew, I couldn't queue if I wanted to. A lot of people have complained about a very sore arm for a few hours after the booster so your bunting might have to be done in stages ... or hung VERY low ;-)
That should of course say 'meme' not mem ... haha.
DeleteIt's all fine, thanks. At the moment (around five thirty in the evening, I'd never know I'd had a needle stuck in my arm and if I do start feeling weary, it's OK to have an early night. :-)
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That list for defrosting a freezer could be used here in Canada as well.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you finally managed to book an appointment for your booster. Yea you!
God bless.
I'm glad it's done. I was feeling a bit guilty that I hadn't got it organised sooner but when I first tried, the nearest place was Maldon and no connected parking.
DeleteNever mind - done now. xx
Ha ha! That's really funny!
ReplyDeleteI love the header - it's so bright and cheerful!
Thanks, Sharon. I took a number of close ups in hopes that a few would be usable and they were. It'll change to another in a few days.
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Love this! I hope everything went smoothly with your vaccine appointment. X
ReplyDeleteIt did, thank you, it was absolutely fine. xx
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