Things are pretty much back to normal now. The washing basket is empty - not so the ironing basket, but it will be soon! There are piles of clutter around. There's knitting scattered round my recliner, even more messy that usual because it is vari-coloured. And it is back to circuits today!
I had a lovely time with Alex over lunch yesterday and a good old chat. He does like a roast dinner and it's a good excu . . . I mean reason . . . to have one. Yesterday it was a chicken crown I found reduced several weeks ago and it was jolly nice although the problem with crowns is that there's precious little carcass to boil up for stock afterwards.
So different from the Christmas turkey. Yes, it is that time of year now, isn't it. Alex and I both decided that we want a proper turkey for Christmas this year so I went on to the Kelly's of Danbury site and ordered one of their lovely organic, free range turkeys. I also splashed out on a couple of packs of their turkey sausages as a trial. I've not had them before but they are good and lean and I'm hoping they will be well seasoned and tasty.
I'm not sure how many we will be for Christmas day yet but I'll have four guests on Boxing Day and they know they are having a Christmas Dinner. And there will be all the lovely leftover meat for the freezer and loads of home made stock.
What's not to love, eh?
I'm not sure how many we will be for Christmas day yet but I'll have four guests on Boxing Day and they know they are having a Christmas Dinner. And there will be all the lovely leftover meat for the freezer and loads of home made stock.
What's not to love, eh?
That's something crossed off the Festive List!
By dint of very hard work (!!!), I managed to catch up with Strictly. No spoilers but I'm not surprised at the outcome. Because of wall to wall recordings (and aren't the first shows LONG!!!), I also got on well with the knitting and the Elmer jumper is now almost finished. It has an opening at the back and I want to find some little elephant buttons. I'm sure I have seen some, somewhere.
Today is normal. Ironing, food prep, more ironing and a circuits session in the middle of the day. And knitting - when I have finished the Elmer jumper, I want to start a pair of socks using one of the yarns I got at the Cromford Mill shops. Must keep my fingers occupied!
What do you do to keep your fingers busy - or don't you need to? :-) Have a lovely day, whatever your plans. Stay well and be happy! xx
I'm starting to get the festive vibe and looking forward to a more laid back Christmas this year. Alexander is cooking dinner but I am going to have a look at ordering one of the free range the turkeys in our local butcher. I do love turkey and only eat it at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAnd I forgot to mention the 1lb weight loss. Steady does it.
DeleteWoo hoo - well done, that's brilliant. I lov4e a good turkey too. Great flavour. xx
DeleteIt sounds like you are starting to get excited about Christmas, which is good as then we get to share in your excitement.
ReplyDeleteIf I feel the need to keep my fingers busy I choose to play an instrument or to sketch, and recently I have got back into drawing zentangles. I tend to keep myself occupied more through reading, photos, genealogy, or online learning. I'm never bored, that's for sure! xx
It doesn't take much to get me excited, does it. lol.
DeleteI looked up zentangles - how beautiful.
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I am just not thinking about Christmas yet. Alan even had a moan about the Halloween displays in Booths the other day and I had to remind him that it IS October now and it's quite relevant ... although I did notice the stacks of Roses and Quality Street tins on the end of the aisle, so Christmas is sneaking in everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI do like to plan ahead (in case you hadn't noticed!!). It's all part of the fun. :-)
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I love your colourful Elmer jumper and would wear it myself, obviously in a bigger size. You can get elephant buttons, or at least you could, as I have three from years ago when I used to knit children's jumpers/cardigans. Unfortunately they are white, but you are quite welcome to them if you can't find any locally. Sadly I no longer have anything to do with Christmas apart from making all the cards, we only have to turn up on the day at my daughter's home to celebrate the day with her and her family. My daughter makes suggestions for presents and we dutifully order them through Amazon. For me Christmas preparations are so different from how they used to be.
ReplyDeleteThat is very kind. I'll have a look round and might get back to you. Thank you very much. xx
DeleteYour free range turkey sounds wonderful. I am knitting another pair of socks and a sweater right now, too. My chores and garden keep my busy. Exercise does, too. (bike riding, yoga, pilates and physical therapy.)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that I have time and energy now for all these things - when I was working I just couldn't but now . . . it's living the good life! Aren't we lucky? xx
DeleteTo keep my fingers busy you will usually find me crafting something, or perhaps typing on the computer.
ReplyDeleteIn Canada we have Thanksgiving this coming weekend, and of course we will have a big Turkey supper.... Then it will be baking, crafting and getting ready for Christmas. It always seems to come faster each year.
God bless.
Happy Thanksgiving in advance, Jackie.
DeleteI always love reading about your various projects on your blog. You are one busy lady!!
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An empty laundry basket is a rare occurrence in this house! I'm currently crocheting a pram blanket for my friend's baby, expected in January. It's good to keep fingers busy. X
ReplyDeleteIt always was here too, when it was three of us but now I can bet on it being empty once a week as I like to do it all in one day (or two) and get it all over and done with!
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