03-01-25 and the Ninth Day of Christmas.

Morning, everyone!  Oooh, it is cold outside at around six a.m., really cold.  Thank goodness the wind has died down or it would feel polar.  I doubt we will get any snow round here but, if you do, I'm hoping it is neither severe nor disruptive in any way.

Good old Premium Bonds.  Another £50 in the kitty.  Not world shattering but every little helps!

The day started so well yesterday.  I lifted the lid of my hearing aid charger and there was the bad one, green light shining brightly, fully charged and ready to go.  I dunno what's going on there but it was nice to have them both in use again.

By the time to go over to Chris for coffee and chat, I had more or less finished the freezer sort-out/audit so I'm ready to go with the defrost.  If the weather plays ball, I will do it tomorrow after SW group.  I didn't start the cupboard but that's OK, I can do it another day.

I brought the decoration boxes down and got a number of bits away, giving the surfaces a proper dust and polish.

I have sorted out my meal plans up to next Friday so that's good.  The rubbish went out and the kitchen has been tidied (again!)

I had to laugh though.  I was really hoping to not need to go into Morrisons until next Friday but the dishwasher rinse aid light came on and I have no more rinse aid -  I thought I had another bottle in the shed but I don't.  So I will have to get some tomorrow and will stock up.  After all, it's going to be needed used at some point or other, isn't it?

Here's today's two bits of puzzle.

And . . .

On the Ninth Day of Christmas

I gave unto myself . . .

One scented candle

Two bits of  puzzle 

One coffee pod (cocoa truffle)

And a cho-co-late liqueur

(kirsch flavoured today)

Today starts with Slimming World.  We're expecting it to be very busy today.  Traditionally, it is the day when everyone returns after a Christmas break but also there might very well be lots of re-joiners and new joiners.  So it is a case of keeping the queue moving without totally cutting out the friendly chatter.  Wish us luck!.

Once that's done, I want to continue the clearing up and sort out the food cupboards, give the shelves a wipe down and get everything back in an organised way.  If I can get that and the freezer defrost done, I will be happy.

I'm getting on with the crochet project.  I've done all the small granny squares and the quarter squares.  There's still plenty to do but getting there - and the ends are all sewn in!

Well, better go and get the day rolling.  Have a good one, everyone.  Take care, stay warm and be happy!  xx