It's been a cold, wet and miserable day. My GKB Bob had an early appointment so he was up earlier than normal. When he left home the temp was -2° C. That's 3° warmer than when he got out of bed. I think our high for the day has been 2°. So a good day for inside stuff. And today I had plenty to keep myself occupied.
When Bob left the sun was shining and although it was cold I thought I might get a load of washing out and, maybe, even dry. Didn't happen. Just as the washing finished the clouds came over, not from the south which is normal, but from the east. Low, grey clouds. They looked like snow clouds to me and the breeze coming ahead of it was bitter. With the clouds came drizzly, sleety rain which has continued all day. So the washing is draped on the clothes horse, in line with the heat pump, and will hopefully be dry by morning.
I've also spent part of the day preparing a one pot meal for Friday Light, an outreach group which meets at one of the local churches once a week. It's so much easier to prepare these days, when they first started we prepared meat, potatoes and veges and it was quite labour intensive. I only cook once every couple of months now so it's no hardship.
There's also a jigsaw on the go so I got some of that put together. Still a way to go but getting there.
And I finished my book. I'm sure I've read this one before but I quite enjoy Donna Andrews' books, they're light, easy to read and humorous. Good for giving the brain a bit of a rest if you've been studying or just reading something a bit intense or challenging.
Did I say I was planning on stewing more feijoas today? Well that didn't happen. By the time I'd cooked the meal and done a few chores I just wanted to relax for a bit. But I'm sick of them covering my bench so I think I'll need to get into it tomorrow and as the forecast is for more of the same what else will I do? I picked up about four dozen today so took some down to Friday Light, hopefully someone there will enjoy them.
And so I think I'll finish there.
Keep warm if you're in my part of the world
and whatever else you do look after yourself.
Diana
We are having a blast of cold coming from the Antarctic. I don’t think it’s happened as yet. We do have severe winds, but they’re coming from the north. They might change who knows
ReplyDeleteThis time of year all my washing is hung on clothes horses, airers,
We now have the wood fire burning 24 hours a day. Do we are toasty warm in here. Thankfully
I take it that you don't have an electric clothes dryer? I do love clothes dried on the line, but in the winter time it is quite challenging, especially for people who live in the northern states where it snows/freezes all winter long. I don't know how they do it, but many do. And here in the south where we live, our challenge is more in the summer with the frequent afternoon thunderstorms. You really have to time getting things on and off the line just right, or you might have to leave them there for another day! I am very thankful for my electric dryer. Oh, that pot of food looks good...I'm sure the group will appreciate it! And those feijoias are still a bit of a mystery to me! But I bet they are good. Take care my friend, and enjoy your winter while we enjoy our summer!!
ReplyDeleteYou made good use of a cold day. It's finally warming up here and today the sun is shining.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Donna Andrews but will have to look up her books. I've also never heard of feijoas. Something else I need to check out!
Bless your heart...are you getting tired of dealing with the feijoas? Thank you for mentioning the author, Donna Andrews. I have not read of any of her books. I'll have to check that out.
ReplyDeleteYou used your time wisely on a dreary day. We've had lots of rain and sun today!! Can't make up its mind.
ReplyDeleteIt's warmer weather for us here. Summertime is here.
ReplyDeleteYou made the most if a cold, miserable day. That food looks very inviting.
ReplyDeleteAre you getting a bit of Feijoas? It must be the end of the season for them by now.
ReplyDeleteThe tree is still pretty laden. We're maybe halfway through the season.
DeleteGosh! It is rather cold in your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteYou did make good use of your day though.
Sending good wishes.
All the best Jan
Brrrr I felt the cold reading your blog, we're in Summer time with very pleasant temps altho' some times at night we're too hot!
ReplyDeleteToday I will work inside because it’ll be too hot summer is arriving here. As Chris says I can feel the cold reading your blog .
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