Afternoon all - cottage pie made, veg prepped, oranges, grapefruit and pineapple peeled and sliced and in bowls in the fridge for an easy healthy snack / dessert for when I feel tempted to have something sweet.
Not dieting but just trying to eat a bit healthier after the excesses of the festive season. I am also not doing 'dry January' (which masochist thought this dark, dreary, depressing month would be a good month to banish alcohol altogether?) but I am limiting my alcohol intake for the next few weeks. Might try to do a dry April or give it up for Lent when my spirits are somewhat lifted by the start of spring ..
Sorry to hear your holiday has got off to a bad start on several fronts Hosta - you'll be able to dine out on the tale for months though. Hope things pick up for you both. I have always found Russians to be charming / funny and rude / brusque in equal measure - often in the same person. Different traditions and upbringing I guess. Glad you are able to rise above their antiquated views and unnecessary comments
I love Kizzy too - I'm really more of a moggy than a doggy person - but those eyes - who could resist? - she's just adorable
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Went to SM this morning, got a few bits but unfortunately flowers were sold out. Everyone must have thought the same thing aboit cheering up the lounge now decs are down.
Flowers, sorry didn't know you had been in hospital, must have missed that. Hope you are feeling better now. Best wishes and hugs.
Hello , what about Silence Witness , watched first part last night , not watched for a couple of year but thought very good , obviously not everybodyies cup of tea
Also went this after noon to see Star Wars , very good , may the force be with you
I managed to do some gardening today, hurrah. Nothing especially exciting but nice to get out there.
Spent the last hour browsing web for string lantern lights, bunting and seat pads for the rear terrace - trying to come up with a sort of 'shabby chic' style. Cushions and bunting easy enough but can only find Chinese Lanterns which although pretty are not quite what I am looking for.
Will come back to it, have a new book to read, an Icelandic thriller. I'd only read a few chapters and felt compelled to look up more about Iceland, what a stunning place. Suggested to OH it might make an interesting winter holiday destination - he wasn't impressed.
Have a good evening all, although sounds like no-one will be watching TV.
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Afternoon all - cottage pie made, veg prepped, oranges, grapefruit and pineapple peeled and sliced and in bowls in the fridge for an easy healthy snack / dessert for when I feel tempted to have something sweet.
Not dieting but just trying to eat a bit healthier after the excesses of the festive season. I am also not doing 'dry January' (which masochist thought this dark, dreary, depressing month would be a good month to banish alcohol altogether?) but I am limiting my alcohol intake for the next few weeks. Might try to do a dry April or give it up for Lent when my spirits are somewhat lifted by the start of spring ..
Sorry to hear your holiday has got off to a bad start on several fronts Hosta - you'll be able to dine out on the tale for months though. Hope things pick up for you both. I have always found Russians to be charming / funny and rude / brusque in equal measure - often in the same person. Different traditions and upbringing I guess. Glad you are able to rise above their antiquated views and unnecessary comments
I love Kizzy too - I'm really more of a moggy than a doggy person - but those eyes - who could resist? - she's just adorable
Went to SM this morning, got a few bits but unfortunately flowers were sold out. Everyone must have thought the same thing aboit cheering up the lounge now decs are down.
Flowers, sorry didn't know you had been in hospital, must have missed that. Hope you are feeling better now. Best wishes and hugs.
Very quiet on here tonight.
Am I missing something good on T.V.?
Rubbish on telly. It might be an early night tonight. Work tomorrow.
There isn't anything on tv is there - we're falling asleep in front of a recording of The Good Life
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
No, you're right nothing on tonight worth watching.
Hello , what about Silence Witness , watched first part last night , not watched for a couple of year but thought very good , obviously not everybodyies cup of tea
Also went this after noon to see Star Wars , very good , may the force be with you
Evening all,
I managed to do some gardening today, hurrah.
Nothing especially exciting but nice to get out there. 
Spent the last hour browsing web for string lantern lights, bunting and seat pads for the rear terrace - trying to come up with a sort of 'shabby chic' style. Cushions and bunting easy enough but can only find Chinese Lanterns which although pretty are not quite what I am looking for.
Will come back to it, have a new book to read, an Icelandic thriller. I'd only read a few chapters and felt compelled to look up more about Iceland, what a stunning place. Suggested to OH it might make an interesting winter holiday destination - he wasn't impressed.
Have a good evening all, although sounds like no-one will be watching TV.
Thanks sgl, all went well and so far no more pain...after almost 15 yrs!
Yipee...long may it last!