Choral society social today in the form of a quiz evening, with fish and chips. I helped to set up the hall this afternoon and attended this evening. Slightly awkward in that I had invited two non-choir guests but tables had a maximum of six, so they ended up sitting elsewhere in another team. My team came last. I think our interests and skills were not broad enough. After all, four of us have degrees in French! My granddaughter and her boyfriend came as scorers, which they seemed to enjoy. It also got me a lift there and back. A fun evening with good company.
No church choir needed in the morning so I hope to have a lie-in.
I was born in what was Kent at the time, but is now part of Greater London.
I lived in Stanmore, Middlesex until I went to university and then travelled ending up in Oz.
I hadn't realised that the rather soullessly named Greater London had absorbed parts of Kent.
@LatchKeyKid, I was born in Bromley, which was once a separate town to London, but is now very much a suburb. Before I moved to the East Midlands I lived in Kingston-upon Thames, which again had once been part of Surrey, but is now a London borough.
I've actually seen some sun this morning which is a rare treat at the moment. The river is still rising, but more slowly. I hope we get less rain in the next few days and it can go back down again.
A quiet, grey, but mild day in Arkland the Dull, where nothing much is happening. Aromatic wood-smoke is drifting lazily from the chimneys of several Arks, imparting a homely and comforting sort of aspect to the gentle melancholy of a winter's afternoon.
Lunch is CHICKEN in MUSHROOM SAUCE, with NEW SPUDS.
The second of Mr D's APPLE CRUMBLES will be devoured later.
@LatchKeyKid, I was born in Bromley, which was once a separate town to London,
I was born just down the road, in what was then called Farnborough Hospital but appears now to be called Princess Royal University Hospital. They seem to have demolished and rebuilt it without asking me.
We went to morning service at Our Place and then went to lunch with some friends and had a most lovely time at their house eating our way through canapés, soup, roast lamb, chocolate mousse and cheese and biscuits, finishing up with coffee and chocolates, and having a good catch up with them. We've known them for years but haven't seen them for ages. They live in quite a rural area, over the road from a delightful little village church, on a lane lined with snowdrops.
My mum had several appointments at the Princess Royal @Nenya. It was all quite swish. I was born in a small maternity hospital that is no longer there at all.
So far we seem to have escaped the rain today, which is just as well as the river is still on the rise. A few more centimetres and we'll have a soggy garden.
We headed out to a garden centre this afternoon which made us feel rather ancient as we didn't think we actually needed anything, just fancied a trip somewhere. It was actually useful as we go some ideas for planting by the long run of fence we have and I picked up some secateurs. The ones we originally had are ancient and not very good and the ones my son bought me as a present were worse. I hope the new pair do the job.
I've had a busy but enjoyable weekend: on Saturday Scottish Voices were singing Evensong for Candlemas in Dunfermline Abbey, which was absolutely baltic, but we sang some very nice stuff. Afterwards had drinks with some of the choir and then v. good supper in an Italian restaurant.
Today would have been my late brother-in-law's birthday, and tomorrow is the anniversary of his death, and there was a gathering of most of the family at my sister's this afternoon, which also included FOOD, in this case a rather nice Indian takeaway. It was the first time I'd seen them since New Year, so we had a nice catch-up.
I actually managed to get to my Pilates class today which was a good thing. I came home via the Town Hall to pick up some stuff for a visit I'm doing tomorrow and to chat to a member of staff about a visit to our Twinning Town in Germany in May. The rest of the day has been pretty lazy, though I'm keeping an eye on the floods. Our road is currently an island surrounded by flooded fields. However it hasn't really rained today so I hope it starts going down very soon.
I need to go and start sorting out what I'm cooking for tea tonight, some sort of curry that involves cauliflower is on the card, and prepare for my book group tonight. It's on-line so at least I don't have to go very far!
Grey and mild again in Arkland the Dull, though this sort of quiet weather suits me nicely. Tess Coe this lunchtime, followed by restage in preparation for Pilates tomorrow - I wasn't well enough for last week's session, but don't like to miss any sessions if I can help it...
I realised today that I am like unto an elderly Rhinoceros, inasmuch as I graze throughout the day and evening, rather than eat Proper Meals™. So far, I've had a Ham Sandwich, some CHEESE on TOAST, and an Orange, and will later partake of Vegetable Spring Rolls, a bowl of Onion SOUP, and a Fruity Flapjack or two (Co-Op speciality! ).
Usual Monday morning of admin followed by the monthly mental health research group and then planning my feedback structure for my next batch of marking which arrives later this week. So the calm before the storm. I’m also teaching a study skills tutorial (essay writing) this evening so prepped for that.
Tea will be haddock but I am not sure what I want to do with it. I might leave it for Mr Heavenly to do while I teach.
For those of who remember her, @Ethne Alba is doing pretty well. What has been lost cannot be got back, but she is making the most of what is left. Radio and various podcasts are her joy. Alterations have been made to the house to give her a ground floor room opening on to the patio. In the summer!!
Best wishes to those who remember me. I'm still here! (@91)
Today was actually rainless with a few intervals of what could pass for sunlight. I would like to have gone out and started tidying the garden but less than two weeks post-op might be a bit soon.
I do find the need for some diversion greater than crocheting and watching people slide off mountains.
Busy day at work today; J and B had both been in overdrive at the weekend. Then home to do the laundry that didn't get done yesterday, and cook a STEAK for supper.
Damp and dismal again in Arkland the Bedrizzled - apparently, it's rained in the UK every day for the past six weeks...
Still, I had a good Pilates session, and the mild weather has brought out the crocuses on a grassy bank near the Torture Chamber. A cheering sight, even through the murk.
CHEESE on TOAST for lunch, and there is a LAMB STEAK (with Chips) for tea.
Mr Nen and I did our Pilates class yesterday afternoon and it was Difficult - I couldn't do it all and my knees and legs and back are complaining today.
I had a really nice coffee and catch up with a friend this morning. I haven't seen her properly for years, but we used to see each other very regularly as our children are the same age and went to the same schools, and we also worked together as dinner ladies* for some years in our children's primary school. (*The "Do you want gravy with that, love?" sort, not the "I don't care who started it, you must play nicely" sort.) If we end up moving one of the things I will really miss is seeing friends with whom I share that kind of history.
I got wet on the way home and am glad I don't have to go out again. Being a Domestic Goddess I got the slow cooker on before I left the house this morning and we'll soon be enjoying the fruits of my labours as Mr Nen, unlike me, is out this evening.
Thank you for popping in with an update on Ethne Alba, Thomasina. Best wishes to you both.
Drizzly the afternoon and evening but this morning was pleasant, with bird song and the sighting of early daffodils. Spring will be here soon.
I’ve done a little work this morning and then wrote a paragraph of my dissertation this afternoon (how Puritanism removed the use of astrology from humoral medicine, only for religious healing to then be challenged by Enlightenment rationalism).
Tea is chicken, possibly a cassoulet. I haven’t cooked it yet.
A bit dreich in West Lothian, par for the course on my birthday. I was serenaded by three of my colleagues, and given a card and a bottle of Oyster Bay.
Aside from that, a fairly busy Tuesday, but I arrived home to find a parcel on the doorstep from David's sister containing a bottle of Shiraz and some nice-looking CHEESE and crackers.
Happy Birthday @Piglet. What a thoughtful sister-in-law.
I spent the morning in a local school hearing about their construction GCSE course which was interesting and this afternoon having coffee with friends followed by a zoom meeting with my local political party. I now feel fit for nothing but crawling into bed with a good book.
River levels are still high, and if there wasn't a flood bank between us and the river our house would be flooded. The levels are going down, but rain appears to be forecast for the next fortnight, so I can well see them going up again.
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No church choir needed in the morning so I hope to have a lie-in.
I hadn't realised that the rather soullessly named Greater London had absorbed parts of Kent.
I've actually seen some sun this morning which is a rare treat at the moment. The river is still rising, but more slowly. I hope we get less rain in the next few days and it can go back down again.
Grey with rain later here. I should really go for a walk but I have at least done the weekly online shop.
Lunch is CHICKEN in MUSHROOM SAUCE, with NEW SPUDS.
The second of Mr D's APPLE CRUMBLES will be devoured later.
We went to morning service at Our Place and then went to lunch with some friends and had a most lovely time at their house eating our way through canapés, soup, roast lamb, chocolate mousse and cheese and biscuits, finishing up with coffee and chocolates, and having a good catch up with them. We've known them for years but haven't seen them for ages. They live in quite a rural area, over the road from a delightful little village church, on a lane lined with snowdrops.
So far we seem to have escaped the rain today, which is just as well as the river is still on the rise. A few more centimetres and we'll have a soggy garden.
We headed out to a garden centre this afternoon which made us feel rather ancient as we didn't think we actually needed anything, just fancied a trip somewhere. It was actually useful as we go some ideas for planting by the long run of fence we have and I picked up some secateurs. The ones we originally had are ancient and not very good and the ones my son bought me as a present were worse. I hope the new pair do the job.
Today would have been my late brother-in-law's birthday, and tomorrow is the anniversary of his death, and there was a gathering of most of the family at my sister's this afternoon, which also included FOOD, in this case a rather nice Indian takeaway. It was the first time I'd seen them since New Year, so we had a nice catch-up.
I need to go and start sorting out what I'm cooking for tea tonight, some sort of curry that involves cauliflower is on the card, and prepare for my book group tonight. It's on-line so at least I don't have to go very far!
I realised today that I am like unto an elderly Rhinoceros, inasmuch as I graze throughout the day and evening, rather than eat Proper Meals™. So far, I've had a Ham Sandwich, some CHEESE on TOAST, and an Orange, and will later partake of Vegetable Spring Rolls, a bowl of Onion SOUP, and a Fruity Flapjack or two (Co-Op speciality!
Tea will be haddock but I am not sure what I want to do with it. I might leave it for Mr Heavenly to do while I teach.
Best wishes to those who remember me. I'm still here! (@91)
I do find the need for some diversion greater than crocheting and watching people slide off mountains.
@Thomasina - lovely to see you and thanks for the update on @Ethne Alba!
Busy day at work today; J and B had both been in overdrive at the weekend. Then home to do the laundry that didn't get done yesterday, and cook a STEAK for supper.
Still, I had a good Pilates session, and the mild weather has brought out the crocuses on a grassy bank near the Torture Chamber. A cheering sight, even through the murk.
CHEESE on TOAST for lunch, and there is a LAMB STEAK (with Chips) for tea.
Make sure you look after yourself @Firenze .
Mr Nen and I did our Pilates class yesterday afternoon and it was Difficult - I couldn't do it all and my knees and legs and back are complaining today.
I had a really nice coffee and catch up with a friend this morning. I haven't seen her properly for years, but we used to see each other very regularly as our children are the same age and went to the same schools, and we also worked together as dinner ladies* for some years in our children's primary school. (*The "Do you want gravy with that, love?" sort, not the "I don't care who started it, you must play nicely" sort.) If we end up moving one of the things I will really miss is seeing friends with whom I share that kind of history.
I got wet on the way home and am glad I don't have to go out again. Being a Domestic Goddess I got the slow cooker on before I left the house this morning and we'll soon be enjoying the fruits of my labours as Mr Nen, unlike me, is out this evening.
Drizzly the afternoon and evening but this morning was pleasant, with bird song and the sighting of early daffodils. Spring will be here soon.
I’ve done a little work this morning and then wrote a paragraph of my dissertation this afternoon (how Puritanism removed the use of astrology from humoral medicine, only for religious healing to then be challenged by Enlightenment rationalism).
Tea is chicken, possibly a cassoulet. I haven’t cooked it yet.
Aside from that, a fairly busy Tuesday, but I arrived home to find a parcel on the doorstep from David's sister containing a bottle of Shiraz and some nice-looking CHEESE and crackers.
These people all know me too well! 🙂🍷
How did I get to be 64???
I spent the morning in a local school hearing about their construction GCSE course which was interesting and this afternoon having coffee with friends followed by a zoom meeting with my local political party. I now feel fit for nothing but crawling into bed with a good book.
River levels are still high, and if there wasn't a flood bank between us and the river our house would be flooded. The levels are going down, but rain appears to be forecast for the next fortnight, so I can well see them going up again.
64 is the new 54, BTW...