The sun is shining and there's a bit of a breeze; my fingers are crossed that it stays this way because it didn't yesterday. Yesterday had a bit of sun but then it got darker and darker and by the time I came out of personal training it was drizzling which then turned into some pretty heavy rain for a while.
So fingers are crossed for today.
Yesterday was just a really weird feeling day. I'm not sure why, it just was. It didn't start well loosing my blog post and I just felt a bit off beam for the rest of the day.
Personal training went OK though. I've decided I need to up my exercise levels on the days I don't have an organised class and that, for me, is to work out a programme of short exercises such as squats, plank, balance stuff to do for about five minutes several times each day. That would be manageable. Exercise helps me keep on track in other ways too.
It was so nice to be back at the Governors' meeting again. There were a few familiar faces but several newbies and it has changed a bit in format - for the better, I think.
They seemed to take it as a done deal that the trustees would approve my application which was nice.
Next time, I must remember to take my laptop with me as everyone else seemed to be doing - well, laptops or tablets - as it will save on printing out sheets and sheets of paperwork.
They seemed to take it as a done deal that the trustees would approve my application which was nice.
Next time, I must remember to take my laptop with me as everyone else seemed to be doing - well, laptops or tablets - as it will save on printing out sheets and sheets of paperwork.
Something that did cheer me up yesterday was noticing that my confused dahlia is looking quite nice at the moment - obviously there was no frost here last week.
Pretty, isn't she?
Today, there's absolutely nothing in the diary which is great because tomorrow is quite busy and I need to blitz the house today.
Apart from housework, I will be making up a Simply Cook recipe, the Mexican Pork One Pot, as I have a friend round for lunch tomorrow and, after dithering over what to provide, decided this would be nice with a side salad. There's bound to be some left over for a third portion but, if not, no problem!
If I feel like it, I might do some pulling up of garden stuff and getting it into the brown bin. The remaining tomatoes are simply not starting to ripen at all so I will bring them inside and let them sit on a tray for a while. Maybe some will but I will chutnify the rest.
Have a lovely day, everyone, whatever your plans are. xx
I love that word - chutnify!
ReplyDeleteAlso - dahlias, so beautiful and such a welcome splash of colour
Alison in Wales x
I know it's not a real word but it is now! Hee hee.
DeleteI like my dahlias beside the front door - they have been good this autumn, despite the heat and the dry weather. xx
What a fabulous flower even if it is confused! I’m a Trustee in an older people’s organisation and take it very seriously which annoys some people but the governance rules are there for a reason. Off to U3a craft group this morning so will need to up my steps later after sitting for a while. Catriona
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Indeed they are, Catriona, and I don't mind it not being official until the Academy Trust trustees confirm my appointment. However, the chair of the trustees indicated that it was a given although I won't be receiving any forms (declaration of interest, police check, and so on) until after the official decision.
DeleteI hope you have had a lovely time at your craft group.
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That dahlia really is pretty. I love it when an unusual one opens.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely, isn't it? I do like the plant; it is just that bit different. xx
DeleteYour confused dahlia is looking lovely ... and very unique.
ReplyDeleteI brought all my green tomatoes in, put them in a bowl with a couple of already ripe tomatoes and to my surprise lots of them have turned lovely and red now, I've left the mix in the bowl as this will help the other to ripen too. Although of course this will mean less Green Tomato Chutney for the cupboard.
I never thought of adding a ripe one - good idea, thank you. xx
DeleteI wish it was possible to buy confused dahlias like yours ... it's very pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou may already know this but the oodies aren't recommended for tumble drying - Col commented on my blog and saved me from making an expensive mistake!
Ah - thank you. I do always look at the washing instructions on labels so might have noticed but you have prevented any errors I might make.
DeleteHanging it up will be fine! xx
Have you ever tried fried green tomatoes? They are delicious. I sprinkle them with black pepper when frying them.
ReplyDeleteI love the Elmer sweater. The recipient will love it.
That sounds really tasty.
DeleteI have, Maureen. My Dad told me about it and he loved them. Me - sadly, not so much. Maybe I need to give them another go. xx
DeleteYou are lucky to still have some tomatoes on the vine - mine are long gone so no green tomato chutney this year.
ReplyDeleteGood point - and the vines themselves are dying off so it's time to deal with them really. It won't be in the next couple of days anyway!!
DeleteI'd prefer to have them ripen - I have enough chutney already. They won't be wasted though! xx
Chutnify!!! Love it!
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