SCRATCHING FOR IDEAS

 

I'm in that annoying position of not having much to yabber on about!

It happens sometimes, where I just can't conjure up any drivel.  😂

Stew is off to the gym this morning.

While he's doing that, I will do the housework, not that there's much of that.

I can't do a bloody thing in the sewing room... which is soooo frustrating.

ABOVE:  I just remembered this photo... it was our last sunset of 2025.  Might as well chuck it in here.

When Stew gets back from the gym, we will go and do a small grocery shop.  There's a few basics we are out of.  And that is it for now.

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11 am.  After a leisurely arising, we both went down to the gym/pool complex.

Stew did 20 minutes on the recumbent cycle, then joined me in the pool.

I got to spend about 35 minutes doing exercises and ...

ABOVE:  I got to use my static swimming belt again.  AND I  had to tighten it, as it was a bit loose around me waist.  I say 'waist' with a snigger, as I really don't have one... yet.

ABOVE:  It was so lovely being in the pool again, and we only had to 'share' it with two others.  Both men we knew fairly well.

Stew is now having a cuppa tea, then we are going out to the Base for a wander, then lunch.

I'll try not to buy anything, but no promises.  I'm incorrigible.  Sorry, not sorry, to those who find my spending excessive.  NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS.

ABOVE:  When we were up in Auckland on Boxing Day, Stew suggested we stop in at Made In Italy, top of the Bombay hills.  It's one of my favourite shops.

I found TWO dresses.  That one above is one of them.  It's linen, so cool to wear.  Super flowy without making me look mega fat.  I love it.  So does Stew.

The other dress is also a shade of blue, but I'm not showing that one, as it might be worn to a special event coming up.  

ABOVE: How's that for a perfect match? I've had that little fabric shoulder bag for years, some kind lady sent it to me. I wish I could remember who.

We are now at The Base.

3.30 pm.  We had a quick wander around The Base, had lunch, then Stew did some shopping.

ABOVE: He bought some summer jandals (thongs, flip flops) and he says they are very comfortable.  They are Skechers. 

ABOVE: After the mall, we visited the flaming red head and her family.  The boys DO LIVE THERE, but we hardly see them!  They are always busy doing something.  We do get a kiss and cuddle 'Hello & Goodbye', so that's nice.

Steve is working on something for me in his garage.  I'm a little bit excited.

Next stop was the supermarket, where I spent $200 + MORE than I expected... but that is how it goes.  If you go in with a list and keep to it... WELL DONE YOU!  I had about 5 things on my list, and came out with a trolley full.  😖😒😏

We are now home, and I reckon a Nana Nap might be on the  cards.  Though usually, try as I might, I do not sleep.  It's just nice to lie down and totally relax for an hour eh?

Stew is... well you guess what he's doing!!!

7.20 pm:  Stew was watching sport, of course.

I did grab a few zzz's!  For about an hour, which was nice.

Now we face the usual evening, watching TV, scrolling the internet, and so on.  Catch ya tomorrow.

12.32 am....MASSIVE BOLT OF LIGHTENING, FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY MASSIVE DEAFENING THUNDER. SO LOUD I JUMPED OUT OF MY SKIN, WHICH HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE!

It woke Stew up, and I'm sure everyone else in a 5 km radius.