Shopping

Really cold again this morning and I could have happily stayed in bed. I did sleep better last night as I shouted at the dog and told her to get back to her bed and wouldn't put her cover on. Surprise, surprise she was all covered up this morning so had managed to do it herself!!!

Jon left early as he had a meeting and I showered and was ready by the time Kirsty phoned which was just as well as it was nearly 10.00 by the time she got off the phone!! Lots more wedding talk and I think she is just about sorted now. She has been for a dress fitting and all is well apart from a bit taken in on the bust. James is sorting suits out next week so needs Jon's measurements. And all the other little bits she was stressing about seem to be sorted now so she can relax.

I took Tot out and did some housework. I was going to go shopping but as it was nearly lunchtime thought I would have lunch first and then go.

I took my ring in to be cleaned and used my free voucher. The lady told me it is getting thin at the back but it is very old so I will have to make sure I only wear it when I go out.

I bought some souvenirs to take home and a few presents for people so I think that is sorted now. I bought a very nice lemon zester as mine makes the bits too big.

I went to look for some boots that Heather wants. She bought a pair when she was here and the cats have scratched them but I couldn't find the same ones. I did get a new pair of flat walking shoes for me that I needed.

I then did my supermarket shop and went home. The owner of the house next door which is rented out, lives a few doors down from here and on my way back there were two ambulances outside so not sure what has happened.

I put all my shopping away and brought in the washing and lit the fire and had a cup of tea. Jon came in about 6.00 and I cooked a vegetable curry with chickpeas - this is our 'no meat' day but I don't think Jon was impressed even though it was tasty, he likes his meat!!

The other house next door, where the old lady lived, has had family clearing out for the past two days. They left this afternoon and as they didn't pick any oranges from the tree and there are now lots on the floor I went and picked another big bag and I will take some to Sharon and Les tomorrow. The house across the road has a lovely tree full of oranges, too and they seem to be leaving them all to fall and rot. I think I might make some marmalade.

We watched Coronation Street, poor Rita has now been stuck under a pile of rubble for six days and they still haven't found her!!!

WEATHER
Another really cold start followed by sunshine 17 degrees.