Monday

 Good morning and happy Monday, everyone.  We've had some rain overnight and everything looks nice and fresh - lovely.  Beeb says we may get more rain later on too, much needed, I have to say, so that's good.

Yesterday passed.  I didn't get any washing done - lazy me - and Beth and Alex had to come in the evening rather than lunch time which was fine.  I enjoyed their visit and we had a good old chat about all sorts of things, including Chr*stm*s (again) - Beth is as much of a child about it as I am. 
 Beth's had horrendous trouble with her new phone but a friend went round and helped her sort it out which was why she couldn't come earlier, so that's excellent.  

That was it for yesterday really.  I kept dozing off during the day after my stupidly early start and I've had a really good sleep overnight too.

Today, unless it starts raining again, I think I'm going over to Lathcoats to pick some more plums and then get some bits and bobs from the farm shop.

Later on, all the exercise classes resume for the new term and today is circuits.  I might go for a swim afterwards.  I've kept away during the school holidays as the pool does tend to get rather crowded but all the schools round here are back today so it will be loads better.

That's my three things, isn't it?  I'll get a bit of washing done too but it won't be a full on washing day.  I really should have done it yesterday but never mind!  I have a good drying rack.

It really does feel like the start of a new year, more so than New Year's Day ever feels.  Decades of conditioning, I guess.  And in two and a half weeks, I'm off on holiday.  Yay!

Have a lovely day, everyone.  I hope all goes well for you, whatever you plan to do.  Take care.  xx