Tuesday 1 October 2024

Tuesday evening, 01-10-24

Evening, everyone.  It's dark and it is not quite seven yet.  Ho hum!  The doors are locked for the night, the curtains have shut out the darkness and the candle is burning.  All nice and cosy! 

It has been quite a busy day.  Chris and I drove to Groove today rather than walk although we could have walked as the expected rain didn't start until later.  We were actually in the church today because the windows were being replaced in the church hall, so it felt a bit different but nice to have that extra room.

When home, I remembered to read the gas meter and send off the readings.  I should be getting the quarterly bill in around a week and then the more expensive time starts.  The heating has clicked on a few times but it's nice to feel a bit warmer.

I then went straight out again, shopping list in bag, to Sainsbury's to do the first shop of the month and to fill up with petrol.
I did look at the clothes (Christmas jumpers or PJs, anyone?) but really wasn't tempted in the slightest.  I found most of what was on my list and now I'm well stocked and should be OK for around ten days, hopefully; longer for some things.

As I was wandering around looking for stuff, who should I see but my friend, Diane.  She'd had a rotten morning and was seeking some gastronomic consolation, bless her.  We had a lovely chat and, if I had been close to finishing my shopping, we'd have gone for a coffee - but I wasn't even close to finishing so that was that.

It took me ages to get everything properly put away when I got home but it's all ship shape again now.  I got all the ironing done and that just needs taking up and putting away.

And that was that.  Tomorrow is also a fairly busy day because Thursday is going to be packed with social things and I really need a clean and tidy downstairs and a lunch for two prepared.  And there's personal training.  There's time, it is nothing too heavy, but it needs doing.
But for now, after posting this, I'll sit, chill and knit.  Nice and relaxing.
I hope you have all had a really good day.  Sleep well, everyone, and stay warm.  xx

12 comments:

  1. Sounds like a busy day! I am going to look at the eek Christmas pajamas, just because the really thick fuzzy ones seem to sell out so quickly and I could do with another pair. The best ones always seem to be Christmas designs lol. Not really that fussy what I look like, but I do like to be warm!

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    1. Yes, they do and I agree about the soft, fuzzy ones. Some are more specifically Christmas than others so maybe you can find some that are a bit more all-round. As you say, it doesn't really matter. It's keeping warm that matters. Happy hunting! xx

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  2. Our day started off warm and then got chillier later in the day. I had a busy day between Craft Group and photos for international Day of Older Persons. Now off to watch Bake Off and relax. Catriona

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    1. I've just seen the photo - lovely! It must have made for a busy day thoughj, for sure. xx

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  3. A dampish day here and a nasty shock for daughter, courtesy of her abusive ex. She will rise above it, but it drains her.

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    1. I'm really sorry to read this. Sometimes life just stinks, doesn't it? I'm glad she has you to support her. xx

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  4. Warmer here than yesterday, but frost should be arriving by Thursday. You had a very busy day. Enjoy your quieter evening.

    God bless.

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    1. It did feel a bit busy but it's always nice to relax in the knowledge that it's been satisfying and achieved.
      Hope it doesn't get too cold for you. xx

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  5. Gastronomic consolation :) I've never heard of it put that way before. Xx

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    1. The Blogger Curse has struck again. I've just deleted two other identical posts and found four of your message in spam (as well as on the blog. I'll go back and see if there are any duplicates elsewhere. :-)
      That's exactly what it was, bless her . . . lol
      xx

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  6. Sometimes we all have need of gastronomic consolation. I hope Diane is ok.

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    1. She was fine, thanks. The day got better and she enjoyed the vino and chocolate! Win win. xx

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