Monday, 16 October 2023

Monday, 16-10-23

Morning, everyone.  It's the half way point of October and we have out first frost of the season this morning.  I've just braved outside to check the garden thermometer and it's -0.6.  I guess I really do have to consider putting the heating on although my fluffy boot slippers, pjs and oodie are doing a good job right now.  
I'll think about it!

I'm finding it hard to remember exactly what I did yesterday - which means not very much really.  I really must get my act together.
I remember one thing.- I booked another coach trip!  I know it sounds like I'm being very spendthrift with these trips but they are spread all over next year and if you don't book a seat when they come out, you might miss the opportunity.  This one is for Norwich at the end of March.

Beth and I had plans to spend some time in Norwich.  Alex went to UEA which is based there and it's a lovely, historical place.  However, lockdown intervened and then Beth got her full time job once she stopped needing to be Alex's carer and we never went.  So when I saw that on the newsletter, I jumped at the opportunity.  The thing is, I could drive there or I could take the train but by the time you have considered petrol, fares, parking costs, not to mention the sheer convenience of letting the coach driver do it all, it's a no brainer really.  Unlike the Ely trip on Thursday, there's nothing organised so, like Windsor, I am free to organise the day as I wish and there seems to be plenty to see and do.
I've just checked my mailbox and I have confirmation that I have a place and also there's the final details of the Ely trip.  Excellent!

Today, the diary is blank apart from small group circuits.  If it warms up, I must harvest the rest of the mini courgettes and get Heir into the brown bin - he is looking very sad this morning but he has done a great job this year and I may very well repeat it next year.  

Apart from that, there's a bit of shed to do and a bit of general housework.  The usual stuff.  99% of our days are 'usual stuff', aren't they - those regular routines that keep life flowing and pleasant.  I just hope it stays like that.
Have a lovely day, everyone.  xx

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  1. Air frost here again. But a fine day forecast.
    Hope you have a good day too

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    1. Thanks, Sue. Same here and it is forecast to be a lot warmer as the day goes on and overnight so - I'll leave the heating off for now. :-) xx

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  2. There is nothing spendthrift there, do any trips you can before it all stops. Besides, it's educational too! Enjoy! x

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    1. Good point - educational is good. < chuckle >
      xx

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  3. Your trips are lovely and well deserved - after all, it's your money, it's up to you what you do with it. And we readers like your trips too as we can share in them - by reading about them and seeing all the wonderful photos you take. xx

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    1. My camera/PC don't seem to be talking right now. Most annoying. Fingers crossed they are friends again today. :-)

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  4. We had frost yesterday and had to scrape ice off the car windscreen. Zero here again this morning but it's bright and sunny - so far.
    Another trip to look forward to - that's lovely.

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    1. They're fairly scattered about over next year but, yes, it is so nice to have them to look forward to, isn't it. Fortunate.
      It's much warmer here this morning, thankfully. xx

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  5. I think we had a little frost this morning.
    Your trip to Norwich will be something lovely to look forward to next year. Enjoy your visit to Ely this week.

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    1. I think it was pretty widespread really. I'm glad this morning is milder again. xx

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  6. We should be getting our first killing frost sometime this week. Glad most of the flowers are taken care of, and I hope to get the rest done tomorrow.

    Enjoy all your trips. Everything sounds lovely.

    God bless.

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    1. Thanks, Jackie. I do enjoy these single day outings and it's so nice to let the coach driver do all the hard work.
      xx

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