Thanks for the comments, I doubt the problem relative will be in touch again anytime soon, seeing as she didn't get the response she wanted. I'm highly suspicious of her motives, too many years of history to think she might have changed. We've just found out she had a phone conversation with another relative just prior to her ringing us, and was also very abusive to them. As I said yesterday, a leopard doesn't change its spots.
Nice sunny day today by the looks of things, so the ideal day to go off to the caravan. We shall be spending the day there, giving it a thorough clean and packing up stuff to bring home - we don't leave any food, toiletries or clothes there over winter, although I do leave clean bedding and towels in plastic lidded boxes. We'll be catching up with/saying au revoir to the other owners who'll be doing the same thing. Giving the garden a final tidy up, then draining down the water system and closing everything down for winter. I'm taking a packed lunch - who knows, it might even be nice enough to sit in the garden one final time and eat it. I don't feel as sad this time - the van will still be there next year, we'll be going back early March to re-stock it and get it ready for our first stay of next season.....when that will be depends on the weather at the time. The anticipation of going back for the first time at the start of the new season is always good, I've planted lots of Spring bulbs again so that'll be a nice colourful display to look forward to.
I've got a homemade chicken and veg stew out of the freezer to have when we get home, I just make sure husband gets all the chicken when I serve it up.
We've actually got nothing much on this week, for a change. Husband needs a new dressing gown and slippers - with proper slippers rather than the open toed leather slider things he wears indoors, there may be less chance of him catching the front of them on the stairs and falling up them, as he does so often. Or else he'll have to practise lifting his feet up more, and watching what he does! So we may go and do a bit of clothes shopping for him, and I might have a browse in a garden centre, not done that for a while. So it's an easy week coming up - hopefully it'll stay that way!
Good idea about the slippers. I changed mine for the very same reason - I found I was tripping over them, especially on the stairs, which could have been nasty. I got some slipper boots from Primark which are lovely and cosy as well as safe. In fact, I am thinking of getting another pair for when this paair dies!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed that relative has got the message. When will people learn that you catch more flies with honey (as the saying goes)? You can do without the hassle, for sure. xx
I hope the weather stays nice enough for you to have your lunch al fresco, even if you have to have blankets on your knees! Like Joy, I have slipper boots which are lovely and warm (especially with socks as well) and have a non-slip surface on the bottom. Don't know if your husband would contemplate them, but maybe for you! I hope your week continues to be calm and easy going. xx
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly got a lovely day weather wise. Hope you enjoy your week.
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