Wednesday

I know it's probably not the best thing to do when you are trying to lose 3lbs a week (!) but I decided I had to keep myself busy today so I have made some easy shortbread biscuits. I've taken a super "bokeh" picture with Claire's camera but I don't know where the cable is so I'll have to post it next time. They look rather, erm, rustic but they taste goooood. And yes, I have counted them in my daily "syns".

This morning, also trying to keep busy, I popped over to see my friend D at the community centre. There was a power cut in our neighbourhood but she'd managed to wangle some hot water from somewhere for the sacrosanct cup of tea. I passed, and when the power came back on I dropped in on my friend L at the hospital. She was just going over to the canteen for a coffee with some reps, so they took me along. It kept me out of mischief for half an hour!

D gave me a leaflet advertising a "good neighbour" scheme where volunteers offer their services for little jobs around the house and garden. I had told her my garden was a mess, and yesterday I got a quote for £250 to clear the lot, but I just don't have that kind of money at the moment. Instead, I've phoned up the volunteer place and they've put my name on their list. They also operate a skill exchange so I've said I can type and teach French... that way I can give something back to whoever comes and does my garden. Watch this space! It would be rather lovely to be able to have some more flowers in the garden, and grass that doesn't come up to my knees. Ahem.

Catch you later.

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Comments

[SR]

The neighbourhood programme thingy sounds a great idea!

[Maria]

I love the skill swap idea. Hope that you get your garden tidied for the Summer.

Happy Friday xxx