That's the only title for today.
I could tell you about my day but I'll leave it for another time.
One of our friends (my sons friends father) was in the team that flies that helicopter until a few months ago. He has a new job now flying an air ambulance. My first thought this morning ,however irrational,when I saw the news was him...I texted-no I'm fine wasn't me.Relief. But it was someone else and 7 other people and my thoughts are with their friends and family tonight.
And people of Glasgow you've done yourself proud.
Saturday 30 November 2013
Friday 29 November 2013
Pacing myself
I've done too much today-I can tell because my ankles aching so I'm sitting with it propped up in it's little stocking thing for the next hour or so.
Now I'm certainly no Obsessive Compulsive Cleaner but there are certain things that really need/ed doing and I made a start today . Tomorrow is the craft fair so once we get set up I WILL take a seat and not stand all the time,I promise. I'm still walking like I'm in the cast unless I really think about it.
My boys are taking part in an Under 21s Sleep Out in Edinburgh tonight for the Rock Trust a charity that supports and helps homeless young people. Once again I'm really proud of them putting themselves outside their comfort zones and whilst it's a situation they personally never find themselves in I hope tonight may create a memory they don't forget.
I still haven't done my power cut box btw :)
Now I'm certainly no Obsessive Compulsive Cleaner but there are certain things that really need/ed doing and I made a start today . Tomorrow is the craft fair so once we get set up I WILL take a seat and not stand all the time,I promise. I'm still walking like I'm in the cast unless I really think about it.
My boys are taking part in an Under 21s Sleep Out in Edinburgh tonight for the Rock Trust a charity that supports and helps homeless young people. Once again I'm really proud of them putting themselves outside their comfort zones and whilst it's a situation they personally never find themselves in I hope tonight may create a memory they don't forget.
I still haven't done my power cut box btw :)
Thursday 28 November 2013
It's..........OFF
Before we all get too excited I've still got the crutches but only for a week to 10 days so we're moving forward.I did suggest to the Doc I may make the round trip to Edinburgh (300 miles 6/7 hours) on the 10th to pick up my son but that wasn't seen as an entirely good idea unless ABSOLUTELY necessary which I hope it's not going to be.
I always find time spent in the hospital really tiring-don't know why-nervous energy?
The mobile cinema is visiting again soon and I just managed to book the last few tickets to see Sunshine on Leith on the 11th.It's a really nice evening out and is very luxurious -it's like Dr Who's Tardis once you get inside.
I've also decided this year to order my Turkey for Xmas Day and a duck for Xmas Eve from the local butcher-it may be dearer but it's far less stressful ,especially if the weather takes a turn for the worse.We've had a few Christmas' lately where it's been a bit 'on the edge' . He also sometimes has Gluten Free sausages :)
I'm going to get my emergency power kit box together next week when I'm a bit more mobile-it's all here somewhere just needs collecting in a box . Power cuts happen here in Winter(not as often as the used to) so we need to be prepared.I also need to stock up with tinned soup,longlife milk etc when I get somewhere bigger than the Co-op to shop!
I always find time spent in the hospital really tiring-don't know why-nervous energy?
The mobile cinema is visiting again soon and I just managed to book the last few tickets to see Sunshine on Leith on the 11th.It's a really nice evening out and is very luxurious -it's like Dr Who's Tardis once you get inside.
I've also decided this year to order my Turkey for Xmas Day and a duck for Xmas Eve from the local butcher-it may be dearer but it's far less stressful ,especially if the weather takes a turn for the worse.We've had a few Christmas' lately where it's been a bit 'on the edge' . He also sometimes has Gluten Free sausages :)
I'm going to get my emergency power kit box together next week when I'm a bit more mobile-it's all here somewhere just needs collecting in a box . Power cuts happen here in Winter(not as often as the used to) so we need to be prepared.I also need to stock up with tinned soup,longlife milk etc when I get somewhere bigger than the Co-op to shop!
Last nights blog
It got late last night and I realised I hadn't written anything but it was just too late .Rag wreaths have taken over and handstitched facecloths with soaps in jars and papier mache bowls but normality will return....
I'm only doing 2 local ,not massive,Xmas fairs this year . I'm not destined to become CEO of a large company.I just enjoy making and selling my things. The first is this Saturday the 30th and the second the 8th both in the villages either side of me. We belong to one village-as they say up here-but one of my sons also went to pre-school in the other so I still retain a certain affinity for it. It was just as well given the broken ankle situation that I'd only booked the 2 although I am off to the A & E clinic in an hour so I may return minus a cast at least. That's what I thought 2 weeks ago though so I'm trying not to get my hopes up(or my Mums).
That's the reason I'm up and actually doing something earlier than normal-since I can't walk the dog I've not been getting up in the dark ready for the light.In fact I was quite surprised this morning how dark it is at 7.30 :)
I will be back later with ,hopefully good news......until then I'll carry on with the red and silver Rag Wreath.
I'm only doing 2 local ,not massive,Xmas fairs this year . I'm not destined to become CEO of a large company.I just enjoy making and selling my things. The first is this Saturday the 30th and the second the 8th both in the villages either side of me. We belong to one village-as they say up here-but one of my sons also went to pre-school in the other so I still retain a certain affinity for it. It was just as well given the broken ankle situation that I'd only booked the 2 although I am off to the A & E clinic in an hour so I may return minus a cast at least. That's what I thought 2 weeks ago though so I'm trying not to get my hopes up(or my Mums).
That's the reason I'm up and actually doing something earlier than normal-since I can't walk the dog I've not been getting up in the dark ready for the light.In fact I was quite surprised this morning how dark it is at 7.30 :)
I will be back later with ,hopefully good news......until then I'll carry on with the red and silver Rag Wreath.
Tuesday 26 November 2013
It's been one of those 'not getting anywhere ' type of days today.
I'm busy making from the craft fair and only have one more facecloth to handstitch 'Merry Xmas' onto but the light was getting quite bad so I left it until the morning. They are going to go in glass Kilner Jars with some Christmas soaps and I've made handstitched gift tags to attatch.
Then there are the rag wreaths-I have swapped quite a few of these for Xmas presents from other crafters.In fact I've got nearly all my presents from swaps ,apart from the techno geeks-my hubby and sons!
Bean has got a new suit for Xmas do's and Mini Bean wants a lightweight one man tent and foldy up gas thing.Hubby has been told he can get a roller thing for using his bike on indoors in the Winter-it's his Birthday present as well!
I'm trying to lose a few pounds and eat a bit healthier - this enforced period inside has got me a bit run down-and yesterday I did it-no crisps/biscuits etc-2 days this week next week 3 days working towards the treats only at weekends.
I've noticed in blogs I read a few people a bit down at the moment . The lack of daylight certainly doesn't help me so on Sunday,when I've time, I'm getting a jar,a slip of paper for every day of the month and writing something nice to do,for myself on it,Every day I'll pick out a piece of paper and take 10 mins-1/2 hour doing something daft or for myself-won't be anything too physical for a bit though!
I'm busy making from the craft fair and only have one more facecloth to handstitch 'Merry Xmas' onto but the light was getting quite bad so I left it until the morning. They are going to go in glass Kilner Jars with some Christmas soaps and I've made handstitched gift tags to attatch.
Then there are the rag wreaths-I have swapped quite a few of these for Xmas presents from other crafters.In fact I've got nearly all my presents from swaps ,apart from the techno geeks-my hubby and sons!
Bean has got a new suit for Xmas do's and Mini Bean wants a lightweight one man tent and foldy up gas thing.Hubby has been told he can get a roller thing for using his bike on indoors in the Winter-it's his Birthday present as well!
I'm trying to lose a few pounds and eat a bit healthier - this enforced period inside has got me a bit run down-and yesterday I did it-no crisps/biscuits etc-2 days this week next week 3 days working towards the treats only at weekends.
I've noticed in blogs I read a few people a bit down at the moment . The lack of daylight certainly doesn't help me so on Sunday,when I've time, I'm getting a jar,a slip of paper for every day of the month and writing something nice to do,for myself on it,Every day I'll pick out a piece of paper and take 10 mins-1/2 hour doing something daft or for myself-won't be anything too physical for a bit though!
Monday 25 November 2013
Catching Up
I haven't written for ages but then today received a lovely comment so thought I'd start up again and give it another go.
Life just gets in the way of doing things sometimes and once you get out of the habit of writing it's hard to pick it up sometimes.
We had a really 'sunny summer' this year.Not as hot as some parts of the country but hot enough for me!
I've set up a craft business selling mainly online.I'm not going to get rich off it but it's nice to have something for myself and I'm doing a couple of Christmas Fairs over the next couple of weeks which is a nice way to get out n' about.
I broke my ankle 6 weeks ago and I've been in a cast for 4 weeks-it may come off on Thursday so fingers crossed.It's really hard relying on Mum & Dad to walk the dog and take me shopping as I'm so independent normally.By the time my ankle is back to normal I think I'll need the obsessive compulsive cleaners round but it has made me think to have a good old de-clutter.On the plus side my boys did learn how to use the washing machine and their cooking skills got a bit of a polish.
It's been a cold but dry day-I had a trip into town and got some nice red material for some rag wreaths I need to make and it was nice to do my own shopping even if it was the Co-op!
Life just gets in the way of doing things sometimes and once you get out of the habit of writing it's hard to pick it up sometimes.
We had a really 'sunny summer' this year.Not as hot as some parts of the country but hot enough for me!
I've set up a craft business selling mainly online.I'm not going to get rich off it but it's nice to have something for myself and I'm doing a couple of Christmas Fairs over the next couple of weeks which is a nice way to get out n' about.
I broke my ankle 6 weeks ago and I've been in a cast for 4 weeks-it may come off on Thursday so fingers crossed.It's really hard relying on Mum & Dad to walk the dog and take me shopping as I'm so independent normally.By the time my ankle is back to normal I think I'll need the obsessive compulsive cleaners round but it has made me think to have a good old de-clutter.On the plus side my boys did learn how to use the washing machine and their cooking skills got a bit of a polish.
It's been a cold but dry day-I had a trip into town and got some nice red material for some rag wreaths I need to make and it was nice to do my own shopping even if it was the Co-op!
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