It has been one of those ‘speed-weeks’ for me. It hardly seems like my last Sunday Musings was posted, and here I am again. The week has passed by in a flash.
My regular routine was disrupted by finally having to get the brakes done on my car. Most of you may have read about what happened, but in case you missed it.
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The decluttering (sort-of) came to an end on Tuesday, when the last seven bags of clothes and shoes were dropped off at a local charity shop. We have used four different charity shops over the past couple of weeks, and spread the bounty around different causes. The lady at the last shop was very pleased to receive my donation of clothes and shoes, especially a two-piece suit still in its dry-cleaning bag. Apparently, they rarely get men’s clothing of good quality donated, so she saw that as a real bonus.
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Ollie’s medication came to an end, and his fur has still not grown back completely. The last few weeks have seen him sleeping much more than usual, and it is plain to see his age is catching up on him. It will be his tenth birthday next Saturday, and his new toys have already arrived, and been placed out of sight.
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The weather changed a lot this week. Strong wind arrived, cold and gusting. Despite above-freezing temperatures all week, that cold wind felt raw when I was out and about. Then last night, we seemed to be in some kind of ‘eye of the storm’, as gales and torrential rain lashed down on Beetley, keeping me awake on and off all night, and causing noises that upset Ollie, and had him barking loudly at 3 am. I had to get up to settle him.
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That has passed now, leaving a dull, damp day that is completely uninspiring at the moment.
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Our grand-daughter, Maeve, was two years old yesterday. There was a party to celebrate, at a venue in Wymondham. I didn’t go, as it would have meant leaving Ollie for too long. However, I think the noise of 18 very excited small children using a ball pit and soft-play castle was not something I regret missing. ๐
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I hope you all have a good Sunday, and that the weather is much nicer where you are.
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I expect some pics from Ollie’s birthday party! xxoo, C
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He will have a ‘tribute post’. ๐
Best wishes, Pete. x
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(1) If cars could talk: “C’mon, man! Gimme a brake!”
(2) The entire Albanian Bikini Team donated their two-piece suits to the local charity shop. Now they call themselves the Albanian Altogethers.
(3) It’s a fur piece from Beetley to Las Vegas. Maybe that could serve as a patch?
(4) “Gales and torrential rain lashed down on Beetley,” Gale Storm usually comes Between Midnight and Dawn, and Gale Weathers is known to Scream throughout the day. (Note; Weathers trippiing is clumsiness; Weatherstripping is window dressing.)
(5) A Dull Damp Day (DDD) is better than a Normal Nordic Night (NNN) when the winter sun stays below the horizon throughout the day.
(6) The noise of 18 very excited small children using a ball pit is better than the silence of 18 large corpses in a Viking burial pit. I should point out, though, that the few Vikings that remain are looking to besiege soft-play castles.
(7) Sunday was a hiking day for me. We hiked the 6.28-mile White Rock Loop in Red Rock Canyon. Lowest point on trail: 4429 ft. / 1350 m. Highest point on trail: 5453 ft. / 1662 m.
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You managed to get the Vikings in! One of your favourite films. ๐
Glad you enjoyed the hike, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I didn’t go to our grandson’s party either. 15 kids running round with air guitars for a ‘rock’ party, lol.
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That sounds like a special kind of Hell, Stevie! ๐
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fortunately I missed it!
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I had Ollie as an excuse. ๐
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Sorry about your bum weather! We seem to take turns. Sunny and beautiful today and expecting a rain-free week. Spring is on the way! ๐
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It has been one of the mildest winters I can ever remember, to be honest. But although the sun is shining this morning, it is barely above 1C outside.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Pete, I am in California’s Napa Valley, enjoying wine and 70 degree clear days. The sound of hot air balloon floating overhead at 7a are a great way to remind me that I can’t complain, so I won’t!
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I wouldn’t be complaining either, John. ๐
Best wishes, Pete.
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All back in best conditions! As Ollie is not in chasing children, i think it was a good decision staying with him at home. ๐ 18 children in young age could be very stressful too. xx Michael
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They are just too noisy, Michael. After 10 years of quiet, I cannot cope with that any longer.
Best wishes, Pete.
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You are right, our ears adapt very fast to the environment, and any changes in volume are an anger. I admire people who work with children. On the other hand, it’s mostly women. xx Michael
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Ball Pits and 18 little excited ones are something I avoid like the plague…lol…Sounds like a busy week for you, Pete… I’m sure Ollie will have a lovely birthday and enjoy his toys…as for the weather its been dull and cloudy mornings here unusually for this time of year but then the sun has appeared for the afternoons ๐ Have a lovely week, Pete ๐ x
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Thanks, Carol. That uncontrolled shrieking and screaming is too much for me now. ๐
Best wishes, Pete. x
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It’s been quite a weather week for everyone. We’re still chipping away at the ice outside. Our granddaughter is also a Maeve, so I have a soft spot for her name. I highly recommend the book “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” by Bill Martin and also “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle for her next gifts (Christmas?) Just tell me if you don’t want my unsolicited suggestions. ๐ Best to you, Pete. I’ll be thinking of Ollie on Saturday.
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Your suggestions are fine, Jennie. Unfortunately, little Maeve is a ‘late developer, and she is being assessed for ‘unresponsive autism’. Reading is a dream, so far. It is very sad, but at least she is happy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you for telling me, Pete. Actually, Christmas will be the right time for her, and these books are used all the time with children who need that extra help. Happy is #1.
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Our morning fog is clearing and we should have a sunny afternoon. Warmest regards, Ed
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More rain here this evening. A very miserable winter night, unfortunately.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I should tthink Ollie’s birthday party will be much calmer and pleasant for you than Maeve’s!
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It will be a brief affair on Saturday morning, when the new toys are presented. Then he will get something special for dinner in the afternoon. He is easily worn out these days, so I don’t want to over-excite him. ๐
Best wishes, Pete.
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Kids birthday parties are something I always managed to avoid! The weather here today is just beautiful. Cold but intensely blue sky.
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I have also studiously avoided such parties during my life. Glad to hear you have blue skies.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Always fun to hear what your up to. I went out and about yesterday with a friend, picked up meds, and more groceries. Found some frozen home made bread, to raise and cook, Alex loves it. Writing and research is going well, feel like I am in the swing of things there. More books came in. These will give me some insights about art therapy. I want to know the types and what they do. There are more therapies than I knew of. It is proving interesting to learn how they use the creative process. It is generating questions about how Shibui will function for therapist. I think working with a therapist might give me those answers. Have a great day!
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Sounds like you had a full and enjoyable day, Pejj. Glad to hear that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday to your granddaughter and to Ollie. Yesterday was the perfect weather day for me. It hit 72 F and I was outside in the sun for hours.
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I am envious of your weather, Lauren. The cold wind has returned, and I got caught in a brief shower of tiny hailstones while out walking Ollie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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sounds like a good and full week
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Busier than I am used to, Beth, but it made the time fly by. ๐
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sometimes time flies by and sometimes you think the hand of the clock isn’t moving at all. ๐
I’m glad that Ollie is feeling better.
And the car too.
From yesterday to today I had my little grandson with me, he is almost 2.5 years old. It was very nice, very exhausting and I was also a little happy when I brought him back to his parents.
Now it’s quiet again in my apartment.
It rains all day – only the sofa remains, with tea and a book.
I wish you a relaxed Sunday.
Best wishes, Irene
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Small children can wear you out like a day of manual labour. My wife is exhausted today, after spending all day yesterday with her grandchildren.
I hope you enjoy that book, Irene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy birthday to Ollie and Maeve!
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Thanks for that. Maeve got more presents than Ollie will, but he will enjoy them just as much. ๐
Cheers, Pete.
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My week went by fast to, but I didn’t unclutter at all – oh well, maybe sometime, eh?
Give Ollie a good petting for me. You know I’ll be here for his birthday!!
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Thanks, GP. He will get a special dinner, and new toys.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Congrats to the granddaughter….Ollie is doing good is great news…..weather here has been much the same…up and down…yesterday at 9pm it was 61 and by 6am it was 29…..lots of biting wind…..have a good day my friend…..chuq
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Thanks, chuq. Not long now before I take Ollie out. At least it has stopped raining. ๐
Best wishes, Pete.
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Youโve been busy!
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It didn’t feel like it at the time, but it was busier than my usual quiet routine.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Maeve is a lovely name. Small children are exhausting on their own, 18 would be a nightmare! We also had a turbulent night, still very windy now and I am sure the weatherman said on Friday that Sunday would be the best day of the weekend ๐ฅถ
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I no longer believe weather forecasts, though I still watch them out of habit. ๐
Best wishes, Pete.
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Gosh, you’ve had a full week.
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That might be why it seemed to pass so quickly, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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My dad would also be happy to miss the small kid party and my sister would be upset and lacking in understanding. Her daughter is 3 years old. Having had Coco here for the day yesterday and watching all the ceaseless activity all day, I feel I could skip a party with 18 of these small bodies myself.
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When both grandchildren are here all day, that’s usually enough for me. Eighteen is too many for me to cope with.
Best wishes, Pete.
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