I have been awake since 4.30 a.m. Typical. Guidelines tell you to get as much sleep as possible before long haul travel. Pah. That's not happening!
Gabby arrived yesterday with travelling stuff for me (small case for cabin luggage and a smart little leather shoulder bag which will be an improvement on my ageing bumbag . . .) She and Tam got cracking and sorted out everything that needed to be sorted out for me and I can only say, without them I wouldn't be going. I've just had a lovely video chat with my NZ friend Rosie and could honestly say "see you SOON!"
Danny is arriving later and we will have the meal to remember Keith on his birthday. He would have been 85 today.
The new header is taken down in the Romantic Dingle :) We took Rosie for a little walk down there yesterday and the sun came through the trees to light up that beautiful beech tree.
Of course, with perfect timing, Alfie had a big ding-dong of a cat fight last night - there is ginger and white fur in clumps outside (hopefully not ALL his) and Pippi must know something went on as she doesn't want to go out, and was lurking, worried in the utility, so I let her back in and she's asleep on the sofa now. I do hope he doesn't get an abscess somewhere . . .
Oh, and with equally perfect timing, the scales are not weighing properly. They tell me I am 9 1/2 stone and whilst I really wish this were the case, I know they are lieing! Not sure where I can get the battery so might have to buy new scales (these have done sterling service) . . . (Straightforward - got a battery from Co-op!)
I ditched my digital scales as they were so erratic and now have some cheap analogue scales from Boots. They seem to show my weight as being the same when I visit the hospital clinic anyway.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo, looks wonderful in its autumnal splendour. Animals are so intuitive and know when change is ahead.
ReplyDeleteIt's always the way isn't it, when you really need to top up on sleep, the sleepless nights and early morning waking start up again.
ReplyDeleteSleep never comes easy before any big journey!!
ReplyDeleteI have almost given up weighing myself...I watch the holes on my belt....and gradually I'm moving in, hole by hole!! As you exercise...just walking is enough..you lose fat weight and gain muscle weight...which is denser and so heavier. So you can be healthier but heavier. How your clothes fit will show your progress
I forget when you said you are leaving but it must be very soon. Sorry sleep eludes you and kitties are causing trouble, but all will be well. So have a wonderful trip and take lots of pictures to share!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling about not sleeping it is horrid. The dingle looks beautiful. I hope you have a good time in New Zealand. I am sure you will be fine when it actually begins. Your daughters seems to be providing excellent support in getting ready for the trip.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fell in love with New Zealand when we visited over ten years ago now (hell time is just flying by), it’s like Wales but on steroids, and I’m sure you will love it.
ReplyDeleteI’ve given up weight management these days, if my cloths still fit I’ll take it as a positive and I enjoy my food far too much to worry about it these days.
I can never sleep before a big journey. And cats! Argh. I have not seen one of my ferals for two or three days. As delightful as they are, they can also be quite worrisome.
ReplyDeleteYour trip is coming up quickly. Hopefully you can fit a nap in when you are unable to sleep at night. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to be able to sleep on the plane for a bit.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.