Friday's Fave Five - 21/11/25

Well I'm going with the snowflake picture this week - we had rain that turned to snow on Tuesday but it was too wet for it to settle but it has been so cold since then.  Winter is coming!

But it's Friday so time to look back on the week and remember the good things.  Susanne reminds us to do this each week and provides a link up here.

1)  Well I'm actually preparing this post on Thursday evening as we will be travelling all day tomorrow so grateful for blogging tools that allow me to get ahead of myself.

2)  A warm home - as mentioned this week the weather has turned really cold so I'm glad we can turn the heating up and stay warm.

3)  Thankful for celebrating Granddaughter Ella's 5th birthday on Monday.  We went for dinner and of course there was cake!

4)  A knit and natter meet up on Wednesday evening.  There was suggestion of calling it off as it was so cold but I pointed out that if we cancelled every time it was cold outside we might not meet up again until Spring!

5)  Thankful that I think we're all set for our trip to Vermont.  Cases are packed, check-in is done, all the last minute shopping got done.  We're off in the morning. (Friday).  Also thankful for a new iPad this week so I may manage a blog or two while we're away.  But I'll probably be too busy enjoying being with the Grandsons and family.

Have a good weekend all.

Gratitude Log - 20/11/25

Today I'm grateful that we can afford to keep our house warm - it's very cold outside!

Wednesday Hodgepodge - 19/11/25

Joyce provides the questions.  We compile our answers and then we link up here .

1. Let's do our gratitude question first this week...what's the best thing about your home, and have you taken time to enjoy it lately? 

It's big enough for family to come and stay.  We had the whole crowd here in the summer and our eldest son and family more recently.

2. Do you like squash? Of the varieties listed, which one's your favourite and how do you like it prepared? Is squash of some sort on your Thanksgiving menu?? 

acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, zucchini, crookneck (yellow squash), patty pan

Not a big fan of squash but we do have butternut occasionally and courgettes (zucchini) are ok when well mixed in with other ingredients.

As for the Thanksgiving menu that's not within my control but I will be having a Thanksgiving meal.

3. Last time you were 'squashed in' somewhere, or felt squashed? 

Coming home on the Tube (London Underground) recently after a get together with friends.

4. Have you ever played squash? What about other 'racquet sports' such as racquetball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, table tennis (ping pong)? Are these sports something you enjoy? 

I have played squash, tennis, badminton and table tennis over the years but not so much recently.

5. Something in today's society or culture that feels like a 'racket' to you? If you don't like that one, tell us about a place you've been recently where there was a lot of 'racket'. 

Shrinkflation, aka package downsizing aka price pack architecture. 

Since when did a 250g pack of butter only have 200g in it?!!!!!

6.  Insert your own random thought here. 

Supposed to be going to a Knit and Natter session tonight but it's turned really cold here and we've even had snow today although it's probably too wet from the rain for it to settle.  But I'm digging out all my warm clothes and cold weather gear because by the weekend we will be in Vermont where there is definitely snow!  (And grandchildren 😍)

Gratitude log - 18/11/25

Today I’m grateful for a haircut!