Wednesday 29 December 2021

Wednesday

 Good morning, everyone.  It's mild and dry (and still dark) outside.  Yesterday was a real mix of weather.  We had blustery winds, sun, heavy showers . . .  it felt a bit cold in the wind, then it felt warm.  Just one of those days.  Today is supposed to be between nine and fifteen degrees and less variable.  We will see.

Yesterday started off with Festive Blast.  It went fine but maybe a tweaked something because through the day my back started ouching a bit and I've not had a very good night's sleep.  I'm mobile, it's just uncomfortable.  
I've pulled out of  Festive Blast this morning and also out of my weekly personal training I had scheduled for midday.  I'm going to rest up and that should sort it out.

I did a bit more clearing and sorting out, put some washing on and then forgot so I've just started it off again and must remember to actually get it out.

Last night's telly was good.  I watched recordings of My Fair Lady (always enjoyable although I'd like to smack Professor Higgins around his smug chops, especially at the end!!) and then the documentary about West Side Story which really is my most favourite musical ever.  I then started watching the film version but didn't get more than about half way before I decided bed was in order.  I did got to sleep but woke up after a couple of hours with that twingy back.  Most annoying!

The twelve nights gift was three mini bottles of clementine gin which I HAD to deal with as I am going 'dry' on January 1st for at least a month.


Today, I'm taking it gently but should get stiff done.  The washing, for a start!  I need to just have a little sort out in my bedroom too as it's a bit on the messy side.  Downstairs is fine as I've kept on top of it for once.

I've taken the Kellybronze turkey out of the freezer to start thawing in the fridge.  I ordered an extra small one which is supposed to be around 2k in weight.  Before Christmas I got an email from them that said this:

"You will have heard about the Avian Influenza outbreaks throughout the country. Whilst our KellyBronze turkeys were not affected by the two outbreaks in Essex, they were in the surveillance zone the government puts around any outbreaks.
This meant we had to pluck some turkeys a week later than scheduled, which means they have grown a bit bigger than planned.

Please check the weight of the turkey you receive (it`s on the label on end of turkey box), as it may be a bit bigger than you ordered and therefore may need a few extra minutes cooking time."

I didn't look at the box at the time although I realised it was bigger than it should have looked but I wasn't fussed because they don't charge more if the turkey is bigger.
I did weigh it this morning before it went in the fridge though.
'A bit bigger'?
'A few extra minutes.'???

My supposedly 'around 2k' turkey weighs a bit under 5k!?!

It's just as well I like turkey, I have room in the freezer, my daughter has cats who view a few chunks of turkey as the best treat in the whole wide world and a son who will be happy to take plenty home with him.
But more than double weight!!!  I got a bargain there, right enough!

And I am VERY glad it's getting 48 plus hours to thaw.

Well, that's enough for now - have a lovely day, everyone, and enjoy whatever you have planned.  Stay safe and be happy.  xx

16 comments:

  1. Blimey! What do they feed it in a week to grow that much more?? Win win for you as they don't charge more :-)

    I'm also considering Dry January as I've definitely over indulged this Christmas!!! xxx

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    1. Well - I do wonder. Not that I'm complaining but even so! As you say, I win all round and it is very delicious turkey.

      Now I am fighting the impulse to 'make the most of it now'. Doh!
      xx

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  2. I was lucky enough to have seen Julie Andrews on stage in My Fair Lady at the Drury Lane Theatre Royal in the late 50s. Couldn't bring myself to watch that film for decades---I was so mad that Julie Andrews wasn't chosen for the film because the producers didn't think she was famous enough. Hmmph. Then again, she ended up winning an Oscar that same year for Mary Poppins.

    Hope the back mends soon. Might want to be careful lifting your "light" heavyweight turkey. :)

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    1. It was a blessing in disguise for Julie Andrews, wasn't it? Quite an insult at the time though, especially given that Hepburn couldn't sing.

      How wonderful to actually see the show.
      xx

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  3. Was that the Leonard Bernstein documentary on the Making of West Side Story, featuring Kiri Te Kanawa and Jose Carreras? Which channel was it on please?

    I do hope your back heals quickly and that you have a good night's sleep tonight. Take care xx

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  4. It was o0n BBC2, West side stories, and here's the link.
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b086kfbb

    I remember the documentary you mention - it was absolutely brilliant, wasn't it? I wish they would show that again. Sparks flew between Bernstein and Carreras, didn't they?

    xx

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  5. You got a great deal on the turkey, and since you have plans for the leftovers are all set.

    God bless.

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    1. Yes - it's far from a disaster, just not what I had planned. xx

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  6. Nothing like getting some free meat although I would have been concerned about the avian flu message. Is it for a New Year's Day lunch with family?

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    1. I wondered beforehand if they had been affected so was glad to get the message that they hadn't been, not directly.
      It's for a new year's eve meal with Beth and Alex, hence ordering a small one.
      xx

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  7. It is a good job you checked, and that you have plenty of room in the freezer. X

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    1. It really is. As it is, I'm quite pleased. I do like turkey. xx

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  8. Wow, that's a lot of growth in it's final week. But what a bargain for you!!

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    1. I was rather gobsmacked but at least I have the storage and cooking facilities so - as you say - what a bargain!
      xx

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  9. Crikey, that was heckuva bargain. (I thought I'd posted this comment the other day). x

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    1. Wasn't it just. I won't say 'cheap' because Kellybronzes are not cheap at the best of times, but it was a real bargain, definitely!
      xx

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