It was 14 deg downstairs in the kitchen this morning, which would explain why all 4 cats were on my bed - the girls, one at my back (Lulu) and one laid on top of my ribs (Pippi). I am sat here wrapped in a summer quilt, with my small velvet-covered hotty botty stuffed down the front, waiting for the central heating to come up to speed. I slept well under my winter duvet last night and actually finally feel a little bit better today - sinuses feeling clearer and cough pretty well gone. My brain is nearly back in residence too. It would appear I had Adenovirus. In search of a change from Agatha Christie yesterday evening, I came across a drama set in Scotland called "Annika", who is a DI working in the Marine Homicide Unit. It is different in that Annika talks directly to the viewers on occasion, and has a good line in Scandinavian myth and history. I am really enjoying it and binge-watching it.
Danette has led me astray and shown me a long-handled border fork she was given for Christmas, and so I am going to give myself a treat today and go to the garden centre (I couldn't find the energy to go before Christmas). All their Christmas decorations will be much reduced too, but I shall try and resist them, especially as car tax is due this month, and the central heating boiler due a service.
So, we have arrived at the last day of 2025. I am much-travelled! A bit more planned for 2026, but much nearer to home. I can manage a flight from Bristol to Copenhagen (with Gabby as sidekick). That is going to be my birthday treat - checking out the Bog Bodies in the Museums, oh and the Gundrestrop cauldron and Rune stones :)
Cold here too this morning but now the sun is shining! We have a long handled fork here and a Cornish shovel which look a while for me to get used to but it does save strain on the back. For those of you who are not familiar with a Cornish shovel the blade is shield shaped with a point and flat sided unlike an ordinary shovel. The point allows digging and the long handle saves strain on your back. Happy New Year and all the best for 2026. PS I’m looking forward to pictures from Copenhagen please.
ReplyDelete14°! Aieeeeeee!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year, Jenny. I look forward to hearing about your next adventures!
Happy New Year x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thank you for blogging through another year - I've enjoyed your travels from my armchair - you are braver and more adventurous than I will ever be!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that you didn't know about Annika - it's different with good sea views. Several new crime series coming up - Patience and Ellis
Glad to hear that you are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the Annika series too. Nicola Walker is a good actress and I have liked most of the things she has been in.
Hope your 2026 is happy - and healthy x
Hi BB, Glad to hear that you are now feeling much better and a bit more yourself if you know what I mean. Glad the girls and Jon were with you for Christmas and glad that it went off well too. Ours was nice and quiet and despite being busy cooking, went off relatively well. Cats always know where to come when it is really cold. My Mischief cuddles in at night, often under the blanket to the side of me. On top of me when she is really feeling the cold. The Annika series is a good one and as you say a different take on things altogether which adds for far more interest. Here is hoping that 2026 is a very joyous, healthy, wealthy, loving and well travelled one for you. Hugs Tricia aka Pattypanx
ReplyDeleteThe long handled border fork sounds ideal, but now I have raised beds, I can sit and lean over, so will probably manage. Glad to read you are feeling a bit better. Christmas TV has been a bit hit and miss, some really good programmes but also some dire ones! The Night Manager starts again tomorrow night, but we have lots of recorded things to watch. It means I can whizz through all those annoying adverts for funeral plans, mobility scooters, walk in baths etc. Happy New Year to you and your family. Hugs Xx
ReplyDeleteThe frost covered the street as I set out for my last shift of the year this morning. Stay warm and happy new year.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you are feeling a bit better. Very cold here today too. I might check out the Annika series as I like Nicola Walker as an actress. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better, enjoy the bog bodies.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are feeling better and I hope your health continues to improve. What a cute backpack. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels this coming year.
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Happy new year! Glad you are doing better. Staying warm with the kitties always helps!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your comments. 3rd Jan now, and 0 deg outside. We had a tiny sprinkling of snow overnight. Time to stay in the warm, read, and sew.
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