The Weekly Roundup

On the way into town last weekend to run some errands I spotted a hawk sitting on top of a fence post in a field. An exciting purchase of the day was a new kettle! A nice bright teal blue. We had brunch at one of our favourite cafés and then went to stock up for Chris' midweek demo. We retraced our steps and went to a favourite rural DIY place to get a hi-vis jacket for Chris' walks with Bamber. Let's just say you can see him from a distance now!

Last weekend, in the village, it was the Harvest Supper. (Mostly) meat and potato pie, mash and veg. Really good. Plus Pavlova for my choice of dessert. I won a prize in the raffle - shortbread biscuits. After the meal, there was entertainment - some singers from a local am dram society.

The next film showing in the village cinema (really the village hall) is the most recent version of Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. I read and re-read the book by Paul Gallico many moons ago, and have watched the 1997 film, starring Angela Lansbury more than once. I thought Chris needed to listen to the original so that he had a benchmark against which he could measure the new film. Coincidentally, Angela Lansbury died a couple of days later.

On Monday I was at the Farmers' Market in Bakewell. The first time I've managed to go there on the right day. I saw a lot of sheep and a few cows. I also chatted to a blind man and his wife. The man, in his 70s, had lost his sight 4 years ago and was still struggling. We had a long conversation and I told them about Chris' similar experience with sight loss. I think it helped a little.

On Wednesday we drove to Nottingham as Chris had a woodturning demo. He turned a beautiful piece of Limba Korina which shimmers when you turn it around.

I bumped into Toby, an 8 month old Labrador in town. I'd seen him before and he was just as enthusiastic this time. A lovely dog.

I've really got Twos properly set up now and it's paying dividends. I'm going to write a post about my methodology and why Lists are the key to everything. For me, at least.

Our gas and electric bill has tripled! Grrrr! I think it's safe to say, enough is enough!

As well as getting my hair cut today, I'm collecting a bright red, all weather coat from Joules. A bargain in the sale!