Thursday, 8 June 2023

Peace and quiet

I get so much done when himself is out and I have the house to myself.  Last night while Tony was out playing quoits I got three loads of washing done, mopped the kitchen and both bathroom floors. I potted on all my tomato plants and put half the laundry on clothes horses. Then I poured myself a glass of pear cider.  I reckon I earned it.

This morning before going out for my early walk with my friend I put the two clothes horses out in the garden and filled the line with the laundry. Not bad at 06.45. It's now just after 9 and I'm trying to motivate myself to have a  quick sweep around the garden.  Mr blackbird keeps flicking chipped bark all over the paths and it looks a right old mess.  Tony is fast asleep as usual.  He'll surface at some point but I do love the peace and quiet when I have the house to myself.  We're off to a talk on low maintenance gardening at teatime.  There's a sale of plants too so I might pick up a couple of bargains. Have a lovely day everyone but wrap up warm. It's another chilly one.

 

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  1. I'm very routine oriented, having worked full time while raising our 3 kids & with hubby away most of the time as a long distance truck or bus driver, so it's hard to shake habits of a life time. Wish we were nearer to have a cuppa & share our experiences. Another long walk for us today to pick up the car after a service, but hopefully not in the "pouring" rain. Wish I'd never let my car go as I miss my independence so much. Hope you had a good day, take care & hugs from a cold, windy down under. The fire is still just going as I type this.

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    1. If you are ever in England and up this way we'll have a cuppa and a good long natter. Xx

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  2. Wow you did get a lot done! I find it easier to get things done when husband is gone. Not sure why. I can just flit about the house without feeling like I'm getting in his way.

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    1. I've no idea why I can get so much done when he's out.

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  3. I love the early mornings too - I seem to be more motivated. xx

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    1. I can get so much done in an hour when I'm motivated. X

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  4. You did get a lot done ...

    All the best Jan

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