Here’s to another week. Farewell to the storms and a warm greeting to the milder and less blustery weather. Although, having said that, it was still pretty windy here today. I was blown to the Post Office and had to hold onto my hat on the way back. But look what I found as I arrived in the village. A pair of grinning postboxes wearing their new berets. Someone’s been busy yarn-bombing!!
With it being Monday, we were both keen to get on. We dismissed the idea of going out for the day and chose, instead, to potter on our little projects. John spent time in the garage – still sorting out his shelving – and having a look at the Lotus to see what might be needed next. I spent time moving items from one place to another…..
One item to be moved was the sofa bed. I had the idea I’d pop it into the dining room temporarily, so I cleared some space in there. All good until the point of getting the sofa out of the lounge. Couldn’t get it through the doorway on my own. I had to ask John to help. At the moment, though, it’s still sitting bewildered in the lounge following its freshen-up….. its move may be tomorrow?
As Spring might be around the corner, my fatigue is waning a bit and I am considering more decorating. What first? The dining room was Andrew’s suggestion as it’s a communal room, and then do the family bathroom, but now we’re thinking about our bedroom. As the sun streams in, we realise the room is getting a little faded and the carpet a touch downtrodden. Plan: re-locate ourselves to our old bedroom, clear the decks in our new one and get decorators in. But can I bring myself to ask a decorator to do what I know I can do myself, eh? We’ll see.
In the meantime, I am still plotting the refurb of the dining room. I have several boxes ready in which to stash my beloved ornaments, Toby Jugs, glasses, tableware and cutlery. Not quite sure where I am going to put the filled boxes though. I mean, the loft is full. As is the garage, the Man-Shed and the front bedroom………
We had a pleasant surprise just before tea-time, which gave us a welcome sit-down. The doorbell rang and it was our neighbour, Jane, just calling round to let us know that their hedge-trimming man is going to come tomorrow to do their hedges and could we open the side gate to let him through, please? No worries. We’ll do that.
Rather than making her stand out in the chill wind, I suggested Jane come in. So she came in and sat for a while in the lounge, having reassured me that she’d done a test for COVID. I opened windows anyway….. But what was surprising was that we chatted and chatted for just over an hour. And I didn’t even offer her a cup of tea! I’d had no idea that we’d be talking for so long. It was a very pleasant interlude, I must say.
A good start to the week for a change. I do hope it continues.
Wishing you all a good week ahead and the going is good. God bless.
38,409 people tested positive for the virus today. 15 people died. 1,294 people were admitted to hospital. And enforced restrictions are at an end on Thursday. Hey-ho.
Thought for the day?
Love the cartoon – must remember that one xx