Yesterday was a pretty normal Friday. Slimming World first and then I dodged the raindrops over to Morrisons to get what looked like a fairly small shop - with a big bill as is always the case nowadays.
I went to pick Alex up as it was absolutely chucking it down by then, and together we made some sushi - me first and then he copied. I'd already made the rice as he can follow the Thermomix instructions for that. I wish I had taken a photo as he did really, really well and proudly took a plateful home for his and Beth's dinner.
I went to pick Alex up as it was absolutely chucking it down by then, and together we made some sushi - me first and then he copied. I'd already made the rice as he can follow the Thermomix instructions for that. I wish I had taken a photo as he did really, really well and proudly took a plateful home for his and Beth's dinner.
When dropping him back home, I popped in for a coffee with Beth and we started working out the Christmas plans. Early, I know, but it helps to know who is doing what and when. Alex and I only have two more sessions before Christmas due to other commitments so we decided than next week we will try the nut roast recipe that Beth rather fancies for Christmas and then the other session can be for prepping - pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, roasties, etc, all of which can go into the freezer.
Today is a day for mopping up all sorts of bits and bobs - bits of ironing, some dusting, some kitchen stuff (it is a two sourdough loaf weekend) - that sort of stuff. And now I know where we are with Christmas arrangements, I can make a timetable. That sounds a lot more organised than it really is but I have four - four - coach trips in December and they eat away at the time.
They are:
Kew garden lights
Edinburgh (4 days)
Edinburgh (4 days)
The Thursford Spectacular
and Harrods/RAH carols
and Harrods/RAH carols
Slight overkill there but I didn't really think when I booked them and I am looking forward to it all.
I was awake at stupid o'clock this morning so I suspect the day will also include a few snoozes here and there - and why not? I can, after all.
Then in the evening it is Strictly - Saturday and Sunday evenings are nice at the moment.
What are your Saturday plans? xx
So you will be back in Norfolk again soon for Thursford. Enjoy, it is said to get better and better each year. I met the organisers recently who are friends of friends of mine and they are very much live wires, as you can imagine. Rachel x
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed. We're stopping off at Swaffham for an hour and then on to Thursford for the 2:00 pm show after time to have some lunch. Really looking forward to it all. xx
DeleteBusy, busy, but happy - you're a tonic to us all.
ReplyDeleteOne of my nieces lives in Swaffham!
Aw, thank you, that's kind.
DeleteSwaffham looks like a lovely place - lucky niece! xx
What a busy time you have planned and fingers crossed the weather plays nicely. We had sleet yesterday! Catriona
ReplyDeleteBrrr - that makes me feel chilly. It is colder here now but not that cold - yet. Hopefully it won't turn to snow . . . xx
DeleteYou've got some lovely things to look forward to in December, and four days away in Edinburgh will make the month fly by. My Saturday started with rescuing the garden from all the guttering that blew down with Storm Claudia during the night, and landed here there and everywhere. Gosh it was a wild night. The we went to Booths for a coffee to get our breath back.
ReplyDeleteOh, no, I'm sorry to read this. Did you ,manage to repair the damage or will you need to get someone in? As far as I know, we had very little strong wind, if any. xx
DeleteDidn't sleep well last night ( fortunately fairly unusual for me) long walk this morning with dogs, took raincoat but didn't need it, it's been so mild it'll be a shock when colder weather comes. Then drove over to see my son for a cup of tea and catch up, this afternoon - a nap and knitting then, like you, Strictly will complete a pleasant day.
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
It was good, wasn't it? Sleep well tonight. xxx
DeleteYou have some lovely trips to look forward to in December. Edinburgh is beautiful at any time of year, but I always think it looks especially pretty all lit up for Christmas. Xx
ReplyDeleteSo I gather. I am really looking forward to it all. xx
DeleteIt sounds as though you had fun together!
ReplyDeleteYes, we did. It was a lovely, family time. Thanks. xx
DeleteA busy but enjoyable few things to look forward to in the coming weeks.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. It's very exciting. xx
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