A lovely time was had by all

The sunshine didn't last as we have clouds again today, plus 5 *C no snow or bitter winds, I will take this weather any day.

Groceries again this morning along with a couple of errands then lunch, morning gone.

Went for a walk, our usual route gives us some inclines, some level ground and then down hill again to home.   Hubby has to stop a couple of times due to the pain.

I had a lovely evening with the quilting guild last night.  I opted for salmon which came with a lovely sauce, carrots, asparagus and mashed potatoes.  A glass of wine and a coffee topped off the meal.

While we had waited for our meals to arrive at the table we were offered a baguette with a garlic spread, delicious it was, however, when the bill arrived, along with the meal and beverages everyone was charged for 1/13 of the baguette, never heard of such a thing.   Also 10% gratuity was added to the bill, so my Visa took a hit.  Never mind it's only money and I don't do it often.

The price of grocery items are going up for everyone, even restaurants.  Are you finding price increases when you eat out?

Our regular meeting, the first one of the year will be at the end of the month.

Dinner tonight leftover roast beef, baked potato, asparagus, gravy and vanilla mousse for dessert.

Have a great day.

Cheers.  

Out to dinner tonight

 Guess what!!!   We have sunshine, our weather network on the web wrote, "It has been a MONTH since we saw any sunshine" and I believe it, so many dark dreary days.  Just so nice to see some blue sky for a change.   The temps for the upcoming week indicate no major cold snap or snow, my kind of Winter.   Hope we don't end up paying for it in Feb. March or even April.  Do you have sunshine today?

We went for another walk this morning, Hubby's leg does not seem to be improving much, he is expecting too much too soon, as the Dr. did indicate at least six months for any improvement.

We saw two deer this morning, first time we have seen them for several weeks, they must like this weather as no snow is covering the food they get on the ground.

Cut fabric for the baby quilt yesterday, did not do anything on the jig saw puzzle.

Tonight I am going out for dinner with my quilting guild, at this time every year we celebrate with a holiday dinner at an Italian restaurant.  Later this month is our regular meeting and we also have a day scheduled for a sewing day.

Have a great day.

Cheers.

Dull and dreary

 Both the weather and me, I do need the sunshine to perk me up, does not look as if they will happen any time soon.  

At least we have no snow, ice or bitter cold winds to contend with so should not complain, although, we are never happy with the weather are we?  either too hot, too cold, or wet, or dry and on and on.

Went for another walk today, no wind, quite pleasant.

In the sewing room this afternoon, started a baby quit for my great grand nephew, who will be entering the world in February.

Cooked a roast beef for dinner tonight, it was really good, and if I say so myself, I make the most delicious gravy.  Reminder to me get some horse radish when grocery shopping on Tuesday.

Not much else happening, as usual, these days, going to have to do some shaking up around here.  The days just meld into a week, a  routine that never wavers, nothing changes.   I know the weather does not allow to be done but..............

All I seem to do each day is moan and groan, you all must be getting quite tired of it.  Sorry.

Have a great day

Cheers

Sun? is that sun

The sky is full of clouds, but once in awhile there is a little opening, a little ray of sunshine can peek through, not very strong but it is sun just the same.

Laundry on, only two loads today.

Went for my walk again yesterday, planning on another today.

Worked on my jig saw puzzle.

Cleaning ladies did a nice job yesterday, two new ones, going to call their office to enquire about having them come every time, as they did such a through job.

Not much else going on here today.

Have a great day.

Cheers.

Slow and steady

 Dull dreary days here, might see some sun tomorrow, I need some sun.

Potted up my amaryllis and started my puzzle, slow going on that, have the outside done and also some pieces here and there.  So many colours and shapes within the pieces so it is going to take a while.

Cleaners here today, it has been three weeks since they were here last due to some bad weather before Christmas.  Two new ladies, they did a good job today, going to request I get them next and every time.

I have a grand niece who became engaged last week, getting married in October if all their plans work out as they hope they do.  Two quilts need to be made, a baby for a grand nephew and now one for the bride and groom.  Better get my rear in gear so they say.

Went for a walk again today, so far so good, hope I can keep it up in the snowy slippery weather.  Feel a lot better for it.

Not much else happening here at the moment.

Have a great day,

Cheers.

Wet and cold

 Today is one of those days where the wet weather just seems to seep into your body and makes you cold.  The temp is 7*C, certainly not feeling like that at all.  We are forecast a lot of rain, so glad it is not coming down as snow or there would be a lot on the ground.

Rivers are swollen over their banks due to the snow thawing and the rain.   At this time of the year, the area we live in has a January thaw, a reprieve from all the snow and cold temps for a short period of time.  

Not sure what day it has been for the past week, now all the stores are open and everything back to a normal routine, finally I know today is Tuesday.    

Put the Christmas decorations away yesterday, the outside of the house looks very dark in the evening now because those lights are down and put away too for another year.

We did get some groceries this morning, also a trip to the pharmacy to pick up some toothpaste etc. I have a terrible headache today, so not sure what else is on the agenda, think it will be an afternoon of not doing much.

I want to pot up my Amaryllis and start the jig saw puzzle that are both Christmas gifts given to me, also want to start a baby quilt for a little boy who is due to arrive in February.   Those things will be done tomorrow.

Dinner tonight, chicken not sure what else at the present time.

Have a great day,

Cheers.

 

New calendar

 Put up the new calendar for 2023 which used a photo I had taken which is on the month of May.

Cloudy, no rain today, temp above the zero mark by three degrees, so a walk is on  the list of things to do this afternoon.  Hubby will be watching either football, not the soccer kind, or hockey, a bit tired of both of those.

May start my jig saw puzzle, really not in a very good mood today to do much of anything.

Happy New Year to all who read my blog.

Cheers