Friday Chat Day

 Hello friends

Eek Christmas is around the corner...

and here's a squirrel!

(Photo looks hazy as taken through my grubby windows!)

I have no idea what this one is doing - part relaxing, part exhausted maybe?

The school behind my house has closed down so the field is becoming

overgrown, it is now a haven for wildlife which has been lovely.

Although not the mice - we have one cat that is on hunt alert 24/7.

Instead of pretty festive photos which would be normal at this time of year,

let me share with you a plastered conservatory.

Not everything went to plan last weekend, unfortunately the electrician 

couldn't do the work in the conservatory on Saturday and instead arrived on Monday.

My schedule to move everything back, reclaim the lounge went out the window.  

Instead, I attempted to tidy the garden, it was very wet but managed to

make it even more accessible to squirrels.

But when the electrician did arrive on Monday, this felt magical.

We haven't had lights in here for ages.

We then spent hours putting everything back in the conservatory.

It is just piled in boxes as we no longer have units but at 

least the lounge is back in use for Christmas.

I then remembered back in 2019 that I shared this nugget of info with you...

But my boxes are temporary so I'm going to keep telling myself that.

I did have a big sort out, because 32 dinner plates here are totally unnecessary! 

I'm feeling a little anxious at being behind with all things Christmas, 

but I've decided to be kind to myself 

(and my family - they don't want a grumpy Mum at Christmas) so... 

for the first time ever I am not putting up my Christmas tree and spending 

hours decorating it.  Instead I've bought a tiny tiny potted real tree and added lights. 

It looks even smaller in this photo.

And outside is the Christmas tree that I bought online a couple of years ago,

(it arrived no more than a twig) well look at him now!

I shall pop up some garlands, decorate the fireplace and probably add more 

lights and that will be fine.  

I am my own worst enemy in that I give myself tasks and deadlines, 

I must do something about that in 2022.  

Anyone else do that?

So with the electrician delay there was another positive, 

I was able to book an appointment and look into a new kitchen.  

It is rather flash nowadays, you get to see plans in 3D

and even in VR - that was weird but interesting.

A chap came out and took measurements first, I was mortified

when I got to the showroom and realised he had also taken photos -

typically it was the day I hadn't had time to empty the dishwasher and tidy up -

mugs and plates stacked on the draining board along with 

pet bowls all over the floor.  The designer promised me she had seen worse

but I bet she's seen better! 

So now I am considering all sorts for a new kitchen. 

All going well (and the bank robbery goes to plan - just kidding),

I am having it installed in March.

Crochet

Whilst waiting for the yarn to arrive for my scarf I started

something new, this is going to be a baby blanket.

I wanted a subtle rainbow look going through it so hopefully 

I am achieving that.

Then the scarf yarn arrived so I'm in a nightly dilemma of what project to do.

This baby blanket is a definite telly project.

Telly

Kirstie's Handmade Christmas - Channel 4 

Kirstie is back!

It is time to make some pretty, often impractical things,

or things that require 30 years experience in metal working!

I jest - I do actually like this programme a lot and I will always be thankful

for Kirstie introducing me to pom-pom makers many years ago.

And that was my week and this time next week 

it will be Christmas Eve.

I will be posting, I cannot guarantee scintillating content...

I really do appreciate those of you who stop by and read 

my natterings each week.

Take care friends, keep well and have a perfectly brilliant weekend.