Oh dear, what am I going to do? I have a guilty secret and have to tell someone before I burst. Right, here goes....I like going to work...no, I LOVE going to work...there, I`ve said it. Today we were told officially that our hours have been cut to save jobs and on Monday I have the day off and will do my normal hours for the rest of the week. The thing is I just don`t know what I`m going to do with myself. I`ll go stir crazy staying at home all day and all I can think of is to do some gardening, weather permitting. Mind you, there`s not much for me to do at the moment, just a bit of tidying up. I`ve already potted up the dahlias and cannas to get them started and I can`t plant any seeds for another fortnight. There`s not a lot of weeds to pull up and I can`t think of anything that needs doing for a while. I suppose I`ll have to catch up with some general housework AND a pile of ironing that won`t get done all weekend. It`s just that I`ll miss being at work, having a laugh and keeping busy. Note to self : Get a life!
The Spring like weather has brought out the customers in droves, a bit of sun and all thoughts turn to the garden and a bit of colour is what many of us need after a cold Winter. I mean, it`s not really Spring yet and even so March is a very unpredictable month so I don`t think we`ve seen the last of Winter just yet. I was born on the 27th and my Dad was always reminding me that the night I was born there was a blizzard and he had to cycle through it to the nearest phonebox dressed in his pyjamas and dressing gown. You`d think it was my fault the weather was like that...lol! As they say, March roars in like a lion and goes out like a lamb....lets hope so.
I went into town with Jim this afternoon to pay a few bills. While I was there I decided to have my rather grubby car cleaned. Well what a transformation, I could hardly believe my eyes. My car had practically changed colour and on the journey home it seemed to drive better now it had taken off its filthy overcoat! The only thing is, the cream upholstery isn`t cream anymore so perhaps I can spend some time cleaning it on Monday. It should take most of the day considering just how dirty it looks...sigh. I know, I DID say I needed something to keep me busy.
Tomorrow morning I have a hairdressers appointment then Jim and I are going to Basingstoke shopping and then we`ll pop into Kerry`s for a cup of tea before returning home again. On Sunday Kerry and Roman are coming here for dinner and then we are going out for the afternoon. It`ll just be the three of us because Slava is working, Jim is going to an annual fishing show that he attends every year....yawn. See what I mean about keeping busy? If I stop I`d probably fall asleep...lol!
The new TV arrived this morning and it`s lovely. It`s like a small cinema screen, at least it is to us. Jim confessed that he wanted it because he loves watching DVD`s and he may as well watch them in style. As I said before, he paid so I`m not arguing. At the moment he`s still sorting out the various things it does. Short of making coffee and vaccuuming the carpets there`s not much it doesn`t do...lol!
Anyway my friends, I hope you all have a lovely weekend.Take care. :o)
Sandra sorry about the cut in your hours ~ if you want to come over here I have loads you could do for me :o) ~ a chap here has just opened a car cleaning business and my car is booked in tomorrow morning he cleans the inside and the outside for just £25 and he does a great job Lyn had hers done last week and it looks like new ~ Hope you have a good weekend ahead of you ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteI understand exactly what you mean with all this extra time at home. For health reasons I am having to stay at home and after a week I am fed up with it already as I am completely bored.
ReplyDeleteLast time I washed the car I got an extra 5 m.p.g out of it,
Andy
Sounds as if your Monday is going to be pretty full. It's raining all day here and tonight and tomorrow and guess what? Maybe some show showers on Subday. Hugs, Helen
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have plenty to do-just not getting paid for it. I know ThAT feeling. Richard cleaned my car yesterday. The interior does need shampooing, but he has of yet to get to that. I am SO depressed about my front flower bed. I had dozens & dozens of spring bulbs(mostly tulips) and less & less of then cone up every year.) They are supposed to be OK to leave in the ground year round. I think the snails are eating rhe bulbs. Plus I have a huge multi trunk oak tree in the same area & I'm sure it has leeched all of the nutrients out of the soil. I need some new topsoil brought in and it needs to be dug up and fertilized terribly. I hope you enjoy the time off. You deserve it. Love ya,
ReplyDeleteBarb *queenb
ENJOY YOUR EXTRA DAY OFF AND THE NEW TELLY... AND HAVE A SMAASHING WEEKEND!!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful that you love your job! I would've been so grateful for days off from my past jobs. Now that I have my own business, every day is a work day but, I LOVE it that way!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have good weather so you can do some gardening and later watch a bit of television.
Monica
I am sure you will find something to keep you busy losing one day is better that losing it all. Hope business picks up soon for you. You do get used to being a home when the time is right. Enjoy you long weeken Love Joan.
ReplyDeleteJust think how you will fill that extra day when your little granddaughter puts in an appearance. Eileen x
ReplyDeleteLook o your extra day off as a Godsend, a whole day in which to do your ironing. OR.....when you've been over to Norfolk and done Ally's jobs you could pop up here to North Lincs and do mine. Mmmm?
ReplyDeleteI was born Jan 7 and we lived at the bottom of a VERY steep hill n a village a few miles from town. My dad used to delight in telling anyone who would listen how he battled through the snowdrifts for 2 weeks to visit mum who had been taken into the Matty Home early because of the weather, only to be rewarded with the ugliest baby in the nursery; all red-faced, wrinkld and screaming, I looked as if I'd been sent out without my birthday suit being ironed! Are all dad's like that? He quite liked me though after a day or two.
Enjoy your day off tomorrow. Love, Angie, xx
i hope Jim enjoys his fishing tournament....so glad you still have most of your hours and that you love your job...they say loving your job makes all the difference to a person in life...i just know you'll thoroughly enjoy today with sweet Roman and Kerry. Much Love!
ReplyDelete27th March is a day for good people. It was my Dad's birthday too. You are right about clean cars they do go much better. Have a good monday.
ReplyDeleteSandra like myself Gardening is in your bones so you will enjoy your job so much.4 Days are better than none.I think everyone who are at home all day must get bored at some time.I loved working and still miss it so.The trouble is when you don't drive the few part time jobs around(for pensioners) are so awkward to reach it's not worth it by public transport....I manage to get there though when I am buying something from there Heeeeeeeee!!!Don't walk straight past the car if you do have it cleaned,when you go to collect it will you (unreccognisable) LOL!!Enjoy your time out together.Have a good weekend yourself.Take Care God Bless Kath xx
ReplyDeleteI used to love going to work until all the deaths got to me.Now I am LAZY
ReplyDeleteHope you're enjoying your Monday off. Just have a bit of "me" time. You deserve it. You don't need always to do something, Just relax, listen to music, go for a walk and enjoy the sunshine (it's nice and sunny here, hope it is like there as well). All the best. Ciao. Antonella
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra
ReplyDeleteSorry they have cut your hours at work ,butI'm sure you will be glad of the extra time to get into the garden when the nice weather arrives,also you will perhaps be needed more by Kerry when the new baby Grandaughter arrives.Glad you are enjoying the new super size television...love Jeanxx