I felt like posting the snowy picture this week - we've had a shower of hailstones twice this week and it's been decidedly chilly! But there are always good things going on too and thanks to our host Susanne we are reminded each week to post about them and then link up here.
1) Well my first one is actually from last week but I didn't include it then so I'm doing it now. Last Wednesday our TV box (provided by Virgin TV) just seemed to die. It suddenly stopped working. I checked all the wires were plugged in, rebooted the system etc but no, it was dead. Thankfully I was able to get an engineer booked in for the following day and the engineer was great. He provided us with a new box but also checked all the cabling etc to make sure there wasn't anything else going on. He was a really pleasant young man and we were pleased to be up and running again without too much delay.
2) On Saturday I was on the rota for taking in a delivery at the Foodbank but I got a call about 8.30 from the manager to say the delivery would be arriving in about 15 minutes (way earlier than it usually is) but she would take care of it as she was already up and ready to jump in her car to get there in time. I probably could have got there not too long after her but it was nice not to have to rush around and have the whole day to do as I pleased.
3) Two meet ups this week - Knit and Natter on Tuesday evening. We've switched to Tuesdays and are now meeting in an upstairs room of the local pub. This means we have more space and we can enjoy a glass of wine etc while we chat. (And knit of course.) We're hoping to make this a weekly instead of fortnightly get together too as long as the room is available.
The second meet up was the afternoon book group which meets at the library. I don't think many of us were impressed with Hotel du Lac! Hopefully our next read of "Three things about Elsie" will be better.
4) Another baby expected in our extended family. There are now 3 expected, 1 in September, 1 in October and 1 in November. Lots to look forward to.
5) And finally I mentioned her in previous posts this week, my daughter Rebecca turned 40 on Wednesday. She is definitely a blessing in my life.
Have a good weekend all.
Babies coming!! Always sweet!! I enjoyed your Fave Five, Wendy! Have a good weekend!! xo
ReplyDeleteI couldn't believe the hailstones mid-week and I am so over this chilly weather!
ReplyDeleteThat is great your Virgin box was replaced quickly, what a fantastic service!
The Knit and Natter sounds a great group to be part of.
Congrats about the new babies! How exciting!
So glad we didn't experience any of that hail or chilly weather while we were visiting your fair country. We returned to almost summer temperatures here in Texas. Have been battling jet lag all week. I have a British who also attends a Knit and Natter group weekly. Wonder what the chances are that you could be in the same group? She has me wanting to learn to crochet with the things she creates. Have pinned the Elsie book. Hope it is a great read for your group. We are reading Mad Mabel by Hepworth in my book club and are enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another lovely Friday post. I had to smile at the snowy photo while you were talking about hailstones in May... that sounds very familiar to our Dutch weather too. One moment spring, the next moment winter again. 😂 BRRR.
ReplyDeleteI also really liked reading about your Knit and Natter evenings in the pub. That sounds so cozy to me... knitting, chatting, and a glass of wine together. And three babies expected in the family! What a special season for your family with so much to look forward to.
And happy 40th birthday to Rebecca. Nice daughter you have!
Happy birthday to your daughter! I'm glad you had a good engineer to help with the TV box and cables. It's so nice to have an unexpected free day. Yay for new babies!
ReplyDeleteYour knitting club sounds like fun and I am glad you found a better place to meet. Congratulations on more babies for your family! I have 4 grands. The oldest is graduating in a couple of weeks. The youngest just turned 12. Time sure goes by way to fast. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteI love that your knitting club continues.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your daughter, our son has a birthday today. :-) Special May birthdays indeed!!
xo