Moody skies and happy birthday Tina

 I have felt chilled today and very tired, I was late to be this morning then had a disturbed night. But it has been a quiet and very nice day. Will give a quick summery then lots of pics as I am off to bed once I have done the blog. 

A fairly quiet morning, I looked at the cracker making kit but that was as far as I got, more to do than I had anticipated. We opened a present before Tina went to take her services and then some more when we had lunch I had taken a couple of pics through the window in the morning, it looked threatening a lot of the day, but no rain or sleet. I went for a walk after lunch and the wind was really bitter, but I wa well wrapped up.

Lovely afternoon evening watched some tv together and Tina and I had a game of Scrabble. Watched the Strictly Christmas show which was good. A fairly simple dinner and then birthday cake before I came upstairs. So if you don’t want to see picks of moody skies stop looking now!

Freeport and finishing touches

 This morning I was up later than usual, seem to be ridiculously tired most of the time. Did a couple of chores then court the bus up to Freeport, but not before I took pics of the trees and church in the winter sunshine.

The bus driver was definitely in the Christmas spirit.

I had a drink at the potteries and then a quick catch up with Rob and Caroline. I did a bit of shopping, including last minute gifts! Then I walked home, slowly, as I was very achey today. Took a last photo for today.

Had lunch with Tina and watched a Bargain Hunt then went and bought a few bits in the local shops.

Since then I bit of moving packed boxes and trying to feel organised and now last minute wrapping, haven’t really managed to get into the Christmas Spirit this year.

Will go to the late service with Darren later, sitting with a neglected cat for an hour now!

Moving on …..

 This morning I started on the earring mountain and other bits of jewellery. I have a small box filled with earrings, including odd ones and other bits and pieces for Isobel to root through if she wants to. She likes beads so may be worth dismantling a few. Then I emptied the two jewellery cabinets, one of them is musical. I took a photo and went over to see Haley and Sher and see if they would like them for Number Nine. They said yes, so I went over again nd dropped them off. Haley asked if I would mind if she rubbed them down. Said it was fine, they were hers to use a she wished.

Tina had ordered some blow up baubles for a service tomorrow, the biggest ones re nearly as bit as me, they had fine inflating them last night!

This afternoon I counted and bagged various small coins. I have jars and bottles for different denominations. Those that didn’t fill a money bag I have put together in one container until we move. I went to the banking hub and paid in the full bags.

I maid soup yesterday evening with all th veg I had left, it turned out well, so that has been lunch and dinner today.

I took the bin out early evening, and as it was dark tried taking the street lights, but not too successfully!

Christmas Eve tomorrow, going up to the potteries to see Rob in the morning and may even make some mince pies!

Beverley and more sorting!

 I was up really late for me but got down to the banking hub and shops this morning.  I cleared up yesterdays mess when I got back as we had another man coming round to make a removal quote.

After he had gone we got ready to catch the bus into Beverley as parking there is bad at the best of times. A bit of a novelty for Tina. We went to the bank as Tina needed to sort something out and then we went and had some lunch whick was very nice. Then we went in a few shops as I wanted to get some bits to put in crackers as I have a kit to make some this year. The buses are only hourly nd we had just missed one when we finished shopping so we went for a coffee before heading back to the bus station. The thing that spoiled it for me was my bunion decided to be really painful, if it’s not one pain it is another!!

When we got home our Christmas fruit and veg box had been left on the bench, well wrapped in bin bags. A lovely selection and a bit more than usual.they had boxes of different prices but you got what yu got.

There was still a fair bit of veg in the fridge so I prepared it all and am making soup. Then I had room to store all the fresh stuff. Before we left this morning some letterbox flowers were delivered tome from Rachel and Skip. I put them in water and after tea, when they had had a drink and were beginning to wake up, I arranged them in a vase. They are quite lovely.

This evening I have been going through another box with photos and albums in, I have gone through photos many times and I still seem to have thousands! There will be mega mess to clear up again in the morning!

More sorting and a damp walk

 I started clearing the landing of pictures yesterday and got all the picture pins out this morning and found that my pliers are so stiff they are pretty useless. Darren and I went up to the boot sale site but nothing there. Even if it is saved it closes in January anyway, so doubt we will be going there again! Had a chat with Anya and then got dinner for lunchtime today.

After dinner I went for a walk, a very grey day and it did start to spit with rain fter I had set off. Despite the grey day this large bush was a bright sight.

I walked through the memorial garden and then along the trail passing Tesco and back then back home.

Called in and said hi to Sher and Haley as the shops were open today. I think the street lighting in Hornsea is nice, and not over the top.

I haven’t really decorated but do discover this which I painted last year and was pleased with.

I don’t want all the pictures I had on the landing so they will go to the charity shop, the rest of the things are now packed! I have spent a couple of hours going through a box of cards, letters and photos that I decided to keep. Have gone though it twice and have probably reduced the amount by a half. I have over such boxes so a lot more thinning out to come!

Watching a Christmas special of a programme I like now, so no more sorting this evening!

Not a bad day

 Did the usual morning shop after the groceries had been delivered and put away. I took another box to the charity shop while I was out. I saw Sher in the bakery store but she didn’t have time to go for a drink so a bit later in the morning I went to Mondo and bought three take away chai lattes, one each for Sher and Haley, and one for me. Took them to the shops and they were both pleased to get a surprise drink. Fathe Christmas was outside the coffee shop!

I popped into church to look at the Christmas trees on the way back.

After lunch I walked up to Freeport, the stream that was bone dry, and then a trickle is bow in full flow.

I bought some socks, took a picture and walked home.

I am now settled down to watch the Strictly final.

Not very productive today!

 A pretty quiet day today, I went to see Bel this morning and she was in quite good spirits, she had received a parcel from her nephew in Jersey and she is looking forward to spending Christmas Day with her neighbours.

We had an early lunch and thenI packed clothes into one of my suitcases, I am going to just have sufficient clothing in the wardrobe for the few weeks we re still here and get the rest into my suitcases. Little by little. Jean came this afternoon and we had a good chat. She isn’t hve the whole family round at Christmas which is good, as there are a lot of them nd her health is far from good.

After she had gone I had a walk in the town to collect my prescription and do a bit of shopping.

I haven’t taken any photos today found a five year old one of the now missing nativity, it had quite a lot of characters then. Also another photo from a few years back.