MY BIRTHDAY MONTH

 Finally!

It's October.  My birthday month, and this birthday is a 'biggie'.

Cos I officially become a Superannuatant.  Or ... I'm officially OLD enough to get the pension!

I still can't get over the fact that the Government is going to just GIVE ME MONEY because of my age!

I know millions of people all over the world are getting the 'pension' in some form or other, but to me... it's a novel idea.  

It's going to be a busy month for us.

We have four markets this month, and we are having family here for Labour Weekend, which is my birthday weekend.  

OH and on the 21st, my Personal CHALLENGE ends. Three weeks to go.

Lots to look forward to.

And, if those markets go well... I am going to be damn busy re-stocking my market stash for the November and December Markets.

But for today, I'm going to be a lazy tart.  Cos I need a break from sewing.

If it's fine this morning, Stew and I are going for a lake walk, to get out of the house and just spend some time together.

After that, on our way home, I need to drop into Spotlight to get some plain blue fabric to back and bind the three Fish Runners with.

Something else I just remembered!

I did have another GOAL that I set myself for this month.

To get to my second WEIGHT LOSS goal by my birthday.

I am 100% certain I will do it!  And in fact.... I might even get there THIS TUESDAY.

Let's be POSITIVE.... I WILL GET THERE THIS TUESDAY!

ABOVE:  A little miss was SO HAPPY to see us today.  I got lots of lovely cuddles in bed.

She was in such a good mood, must of been from being with us.  😊😌

ABOVE:  Keera standing beside a lovely old tree which has been ring barked!  Such a horrible thing for someone to do.  It looks like the tree is going to survive it though.

ABOVE: Nesting Pukekos.  There were so many birds out and about today.

ABOVE: Perfectly camouflaged ducklings on the log.

ABOVE:  It must be 'the place' to hang out!  lol

ABOVE: Another new bunch of ducklings.  Looks like a very proud mother duck.

ABOVE:  Baby Australian Coots!   I've never seen them before.  They have bright red faces.

Sooooo cute.

Our lake walk was lovely, if a bit cold.  We didn't stride it out today, it was just a nice amble really.  Keera enjoyed it, which was the main thing.

After our walk we drove over to Hamilton East for an ice cream from Duck Island.  It's a very popular ice cream parlour.

ABOVE:  There was a street market on in Hamilton East, very much a trash 'n' treasure type market.  Lots of junk.

ABOVE: I bought something from this lot.  Can you guess what it was?

I'll show you at the end of the day... cos I like to keep ya waiting!  lol

ABOVE: Those two choosing ice cream.  I did not have any (of course), cos I refuse to break my Challenge.

On our way home we stopped in at Spotlight so I could buy the fabric I need.  

Now home and warming up.  It's a damn cold day, with a mean South Westerly wind blowing.

ABOVE: Miss Muppet helped make her own lunch today.  As per her request, she had freshly toasted Brioche buns, spaghetti, cheese and egg.  Nice warm lunch on a cold day.

I had a chicken wrap, and Stew had savoury mince on a Brioche bun.   So lots of variety today. 

ABOVE:  And just like that... it was time for the girls to go home.

Leaving Stew and I with peace and quiet again.

I'm itching to get back in the sewing room... so might even do that soon.

Steve, Bex and the boys have arrived for a visit.  They have been shopping.  More on that tomorrow.

6.20 pm: All visitors have left now, so back to being Darby and Joan.

I will go into the sewing room for a couple of hours I think.

ABOVE:  NO!  I didn't buy the fish (garish) or the heart... I got the rusty little car!

And a blue glass bottle, which is just so cute.  

And that rounds out my day.  Time to sign off.

Catch ya tomorrow.

DAY 53 DONE AND DUSTED

Another weekend passed by without any major temptations.  I think weekends have been the hardest because that's when Stew and I usually go out and about, and end up having lunch or dinner somewhere nice.  Not long now!