Guess I Must.........

 
Don't get me wrong, I love how the spring sunshine is brightly coming through every window, it's just showing up my definite lack of housework! Of course this wonderful poem by Rose Milligan echos my usual sentiment. 

So do I take my glasses off, close all the curtains or just get on with some dusting? 

Woke Tuesday with a pleasant thought of actually leaving the house today, be it just for a blood test, then checking my calender realised it's next Tuesday 😖😂

23rd March and one year anniversary of the start of the first lockdown. Obviously lots on TV and social media and Hubby and I with a couple of neighbours joined the 8pm doorstep silent tribute, with candles or torches, in remembrance for all those that have lost their lives to this vicious virus. 

From the kitchen window we noticed one of the local cats leaning right over the edge of the pond with its front paws on the stony liner and it appeared to be drinking the water or possibly eating something? It can't get to the fish as the pond is completely netted. On closer inspection we think it must have been eating frog spawn that's been laid on top and weighing the netting down. 

While so many people are desperate for hairdressers to reopen, tree beautifiers are still working. Hubby arranged for our beech tree to be trimmed back, after getting permission of course as it's under preservation order. This is the before photo, it's not the tree in full leaf behind, it's the bare branch tree in front of it. 

Hubby was recommended this company and recommendation is always valued. They have the clever name of "Special Branch". They also have clever kit of heavy duty shredder that feeds straight into their lorry. 

And afterwards, a good job done.

That's about it, so I'll post this now while I ponder what to have for breakfast! 

I hope you have a good week and stay safe.

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On a Film Fest........

 
Saturday matinee was this

I hadn't seen the previous animated version so I'm not comparing. This one I thought typical Disney with lovely scenery, costumes, clever filming etc but a story that's totally over the top. I wouldn't bother paying money for a cinema seat (if that were even allowed) but entertaining enough to sit at home in the warm with my knitting. 

Mother's day - postal delivery of large box of artisan fudge and flowers and card and a unique hand made printed lino-cut card which was delivered in person. 

I'm a very lucky, very loved mummy ❤ 

Bit of car swapping as Daughter's car needs it's MOT and service which our neighbour is doing so she left her car on our drive and took mine. 

Another film we've watched

I don't think I can actually give you my review as I found how it made me feel really confusing. Basic story is Jojo is a 10 year old boy and nazi youth seeing war and the people around him through his junior eyes. It is a full on mix of comedy, satire, nazi bashing, and total fantasy that is also really sad in places.

Hubby found another film for us both to watch

A treasure hunt fraught with danger, involving children/teens where they also find family bonding, deeper friendships and their Hawaiian heritage. Predictable but still very good.

I've actually started a book this week, loaned to me by a neighbour. I haven't read a book for ages possibly years. Shame it's hard back and heavy to hold. 

Plus Hubby keeps finding films to watch in another room if he knows I'd not enjoy them. He definitely needs more good weather to get him outside again. 

Amazed that with the current news about lack of vaccine supplies possibly causing a slow down, now calling for all in their 50s....... my 18 year old granddaughters have their appointments for the coming week! 

And the rest of the week has drifted by uneventfully. 

Stay safe.

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Review, Repair and Reflection.........

 
Saturday matinee was this....

A 2020 adaptation of Roald Dahl's book, this time set in 1960s Alabama, which maybe wanted to highlight American race relations of that time but actually didn't. We enjoyed it as a cold afternoon's light entertainment. The CGI created some very clever special effects and one or two little snippets were almost horrible enough to have disturbed me had I been me as a child.

There's some floorboard repairs happening

So lucky having a Hubby that can do so much, and he's definitely happier when he's doing. 

Dominating the media this week, both public and social, is of course Oprah's interview with Harry and Meghan. I'm not going to add to the debate but a couple of quotes made me smile - Someone called them marmite celebrities. I've also seen them referred to as "Ginge and Whinge". 😂

But sadly it also reminded me of the struggle to bring mixed cultures together as it was for Hubby and me and other family members, which brought confusion, pain, harsh words and long silences. So maybe working monarchy aside they are just a struggling family. 

Front door and side panel finally got finished after covid interrupted their factory production, we weren't in any rush. Really nice fitter who sorted all the problems and made sure everything was perfect before he left. Funny how this has taken three visits and each time they've had to work in heavy rain! 

Another matinee on a wild windy Friday. 

This was the 2021 sequel to the original 1988 film (wow didn't think it was that long ago!)  Eddie Murphy humour and his multi-characters were fun as expected although sometimes totally over the top, however, over the top lavish sets and costumes were appreciated. 

This morning we were both up really early and the sun is really bright, although I'm sure it's still chilly, so hoping to have some out in the garden time and add to my vitamin D. 

Till next week, stay safe.

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Time Marches On.........

 
Should I be worried? Do you think Hubby has an addiction now? 

This one finished (I enjoyed helping too)

This one started immediately

And apart from stopping completely for lunch (well you can't eat a bacon sandwich, watch the news and handle puzzle pieces at the same time) he completed it in one sitting.  

This one next, a bit of a challenge with two large areas just blue and green. Still only Wednesday! 

Then just as I was going through the yellow pages looking for a therapist, he said "Think I'll give this a rest for a while" and packed it all away! 

Over ripe bananas warranted two bananas loaves and one went straight into the freezer so we didn't eat it all just because it's there. 

And that's about the sum of this week. Coffee morning on Monday was really cold sitting out, proving that spring will get here when it's good and ready and not before. I've two clothing projects I need my sewing machine for, so I braved testing it out again and it jammed again, so I walked away in disgust. I've also given up on the 40hrs lent challenge and don't even feel guilty. So not good or bad just plodding along with the same ol same ol stuff. 

Maybe I'll find something really exciting to tell you about next week. 

Meanwhile don't lower your guard just yet, stay safe.

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