Blogtober 2025 : Post 13

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    Hello!👋😀

    Golly it's been a dark one today! I almost didn't bother opening my curtains it was so grey and gloomy out.☁️☁️ And unlike previous days where we've had cloudy mornings and brighter afternoons, today was just one long grey day. I just hope that we haven't seen the last of the sunshine, it certainly makes things a lot cheerier.🌞

    Today was also hair cutting day. This involves me doing some ancient form of kitchen gymnastics while trying not to drop the cordless clippers on the floor, in the process of taming the haystack on my head and making it look a little more presentable. This is then followed by doing a similar thing with my Father's hair (I think there's enough of it to call hair) which is, admittedly easier, because I can actually see what I'm doing! I've been cutting my own hair for donkeys, long before the lockdowns of 2020, mainly because it meant I didn't have to leave the house to get it done. It's also a great way of saving money.💰 Think about it: Petrol used to get into town + Paying for a parking space + the Cost of the haircut itself = Lots Of Money! And lest's face it, it doesn't last any longer than a home cut so what's the point? And you can have a cup of tea and a biscuit while you do it. Alright then, three,🍪🍪🍪 but it is very tiring!

    I've nearly finished the first part of a new crochet project I started a few weeks ago. I can say that with absolute certainty because I've nearly reached the end of the ball of yarn! I'll take a photo when it is finished and discuss my plans for it with you.

    I also have a project I have to finish in time for the weekend. I'm on row 6. Of I don't know how many.😮 Wish me luck, I'm going to need it!🍀

See you tomorrow!👋😃  

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