14-02-25

Morning, all.  How's things?

Yesterday was great.  
I drove over for SET class,  It was nice to do it live instead of online.
Then I drove back, changed quickly and enjoyed the next hour with Chris, chatting and laughing.
In the afternoon, I set off a bit early and dropped February's donation of goodies at the food bank.  I had more than one for each day and the pile was getting in my way so why not - the sooner they have them, the sooner they can be used.
Finally I drove out to the Chignals and Mashbury village hall which turned out to be a lovely little building, modern, light, warm, super kitchen - just perfect.  I was greeted by Jennie, of course, and some very friendly people, some of whom I already knew from my teaching days.  S. was a leading light of the schools' music association and we worked together (with others) on Junior and Infant music festivals - she is still involved, in fact!  In fact, there were four of us on the same table having fun exchanging reminiscences.
Then another lady came up and she turned out to be the grandmother of two girls I remember having in Y 1, so she updated me on how they were doing and I sent my love to them.  They were both lovely girls although it is interesting how different sisters can be, isn't it?

So, all in, a brilliant afternoon and a lovely day.

The decorators have finished the old part of the house now and everything has shifted around.  Still  a mess but it's not junk now, it's more just stuff that has its place - chairs coffee tables, curtains, blinds, etc, etc, etc.
I took a few photos.

The finished bit.

My corner - they will try to do most of this section tomorrow.

Leading into the kitchen through the dining area.  Oh, the dust behind the sideboards!!  Really embarrassing!

Another view of the done bit looking to the hall and stairs.

And, finally, from the hall door, looking through the original living room to the extension.

This is what Lindsey posted on Facebook about the proposed Spain jolly (I have edited out many of the emojis!).

Team: I am planning way ahead for May 2026.
Fitness, Fun & fabulous excursions ☀️
Sunday 24th to Sunday 31st May 2026.  This is half term and includes the Monday bank holiday (25th).  An old water mill in Spain.🥰
Fully inclusive itinerary and full board.  Not just for girls! Not a “dry” retreat🤪
Who might be keen?🧐
Flights would be extra
I’m literally just going through the initial stages of planning and the cost will be dependent upon full allocation of 8 guests. 🤞
We have exclusive use of the resort and private minibus for transfers and excursions.

So it is dependent on take up and, right now, there are four of us, so we will see.

Today starts with Slimming World and then I will do my weekly shop.  A small one this week so it shouldn't take too long.  Then I am going to chill as much as ever I can, relaxing in the knowledge that my house will be my own for the weekend.  Bliss.  I might break my dry February and treat myself to one of those wee bottles of vino for the evening.

I'm not unsociable but I do live alone and like it that way.

Have a lovely day, one and all.  Take care, stay warm and be careful if the weather turns wintry.