Morning, all. Happy Sunday. It's a chilly and wet start to the day, that's for sure. I'm glad the walk was yesterday.
We were lucky. David cut the walk a bit short because of the weather forecast and, just as we arrived back at the car park and got into our cars, down came the rain. Brilliant timing - well done Met Office and David!
I stayed in for the rest of the day as it was so very dismal. I can't really remember what I did which means not much, doesn't it? I do remember getting on with the crochet and, while I am not happy with the way it all joined (I think sewing would have been better with hindsight) I'm absolutely not going to undo it all and start again. The edging is looking a bit 'bumpy, because the sides were not completely lever but after a few more rounds, it won't really show - if it does, tough!! It's a blanket, not a work of fine art. 😁
After answering Sharon's comment yesterday, I looked it up and it appears that basically they speak Greek in Crete but also have a Cretan dialect that is widely used. However, being a tourist destination, most also have some English/American so the chances of not being able to communicate are rare, especially in that sort of holiday.
All the same, apart from anything else, it's only courteous and friendly to know some useful words and phrases. Things like 'thank you', 'please', 'large white wine, please' and 'where's the nearest loo - I'm desperate'!!
OK, so maybe not that last one . . .
Today feels busy at the moment but it isn't really. I have Alex over for lunch and the slow roast lamb is slow roasting so that's no problem. I just need to prep the veg and that's all done and dusted until much later.
I need to go to B&Q and get the paint because Ray is starting the redecorating tomorrow and that will be a bit of an upheaval but worth it when it is done.
Because the weather is so wet, I'm going to collect Alex (and take him back afterwards) and I can drop the last lot of washing off at the same time so that's good.
Once that's done, I can chill.
Wishing you a chilled Sunday too, packed with lovely, cosy, homy things and no fuss.
Take care, all the best and stay warm. xx
Good morning, Joy! I've been enjoying a lovely catch-up, seeing as I've been away from blogland all week. It's great to hear you've started making plans for your holidays. Crete sounds amazing and, of course, I am a huge fan of Edinburgh :)
ReplyDeleteIt's overcast but breezy here, this morning. I've put the washing on the line. Xx
Morning, Jules.
DeleteWish I could. It's wet and cold here with very little breeze. Maybe it will cheer up later. xx
The forecast is for another grey week in the East, no wonder you are planning sunny holidays!
ReplyDeletehave a good Sunday without the sun!
We have to work at not feeling depressed when it is like this. Looking forward to some more sunshine at some point.
DeleteIt's a nice day though. I managed to make more roasties than Alex could manage - bubble and squeak for breakfast. Yay. xx
Damp and dreary today so I am giving the bedroom an early spring clean-the new Vax is earning its money! This is my favourite TV night so will watch CTM followed by throw down later this evening. Coffee break over and on with the cleaning. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI will be doing a good deep clean once the decorating is done - or some during because things will be moved out and I can get behind. May as well make the most of it.
DeleteGood luck with the cleaning. xx
It sounds like a nice day in prospect, though at the time of writing this, the day is half over!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. I've got a lot done and am just having a coffee before going to pick Alex up. The roasting lamb smells amazing! xx
DeleteIn my case the last one would definitely be necessary. LOL.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
lol and, being honest, me too - a real nuisance, isn't it? Definitely one to learn. :-) xx
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