It was a glorious autumn day on Saturday for our trip to the Christmas Fair!! The trees were abundant with a russet and gold canopy over the lakes, and despite the air being filled with Christmas music, the atmosphere was just so lovely for the time of year. And so different to last year when it was icy and cold and I fell on the ice and ruined my knee!! We had a good time. Lots of people milling around the stands of course and sometimes hard to get in and see what was on offer, but for the most part it was fine. I did miss the fudge man!! No-one really selling chocolates and bonbons and fudge or truly handmade items - and masses and masses of items to decorate the house over the festive period. Did get a bit 'samey' after a while I do admit. I miss the really craft oriented stalls as that is what I like to buy as presents for friends and family given a choice. We did not spend much money but came away with some small items that we were happy with so that was good. I did finally find some washi tapes for my wrapping which pleased me no end!!! Ah, the simple pleasures in life . . . .
I have also been for a wander with Gloria around De Boet and Intratuin, and their Christmas departments. I prefer our local Intratuin to be honest, somehow it didn't do it for me once again at De Boet . . . Gloria was taken with the 'living stall' though! Even a camel in there!!!!! I loved the dear little donkey myself. So, just the one in Zoetermeer to go and I will have had my lot for this year. I am hoping to find some Hyacinths in a nice bowl……………..white preferably!! I love Cyclamens but so does Will. I love Roses but so does Finka. I am pinning my hopes on Hyacinths. Just need to charge up my old Tom Tom as there are ridiculous traffic jams along my normal route to Z'meer that I wish to avoid, so need to find an alternative route if I am to be on time for coffee!!!! I've had instructions but so far they don't make too much sense to my visual brain as I cannot picture the whole route in my head. I get as far as the road to Ikea and then blank!!!! Wonder why . . . .so today is my chance to get it right.
My car Sooty went in for repairs yesterday as part of my preparation for tomorrow. Two new tyres on the back - all -season this time. Hoping they will make a difference once the winter takes a grip. Also the coolant was leaking so I needed a whole new thing for that. I had seen it was, and commented on it a few times, but didn't realize what the problem was. Also a couple of other things needed doing. Unavoidable sadly . . .but as in all cases, safely must come first. Especially in a car.
Talking of safety - I bought Will and Finka new mousies for Christmas treats at Intratuin yesterday. Will was delighted and ran off with his up the stairs and threw it around for a time. It then landed on the coffee table and I noticed something shiny sticking out of its head. A closer look revealed it to be a needle with thread still on it!!! SHOCK HORROR!! I pulled it out without it having harmed either cat, but how bad is that? Someone obviously had sewed the mouse up and left the needle still inside the body. I will report it to Intratuin of course, and just hope they believe me. I took a photo of it but not until it was out on the table. It is a fluke, I am sure, but it needs to be addressed.
Ah well, its now only 5.45am in the morning and I am up and at it already. I hear Tim leave for work when he goes at 4.30am and then find it impossible to get back to sleep. Good for getting things done early doors, but bad for my tiredness in the evening. Not to worry, right?
Sue xx
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