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Thursday. 

We went out for the first bus after we can use our passes. We went into the city. We wanted a few things. Boyes, Tesco and TKMAXX mainly, but we looked in Superdrug ( I bought a Wild refillable roll-on deodorant) toothpaste and mouthwash. We got new marble coasters to go with the existing ones. 

We had coffee in Black Sheep, as I do love there almond lattes, and the mini chocolate doughnuts that are exactly like Benignets. I allow myself a couple.

We got salads from Waitrose, and sat in Trinity Square, it was a tad windy but warm. You do get bothered by junkies begging up there, so we basically eat and scarpered. We walked down to the bus, and were lucky one was just pulling in as we got to the stop. However, that was where our luck ran out, because on the way home we were treated to a bunch of loud girls/women? Telling the whole bus the conversation they were having. Honestly, I'm not a snob, but for heavens sake ladies keep it classy. I really dont want to hear how your baby pooed on the floor at daycare... 

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Wednesday 

A sunny day with strong winds that kept it chilly. We went to the Shepherds for lunch first off before going to Bridgeford to catch the bus to Bingham. We were going to visit Dorothy in her new care home Fosse View. 

It's a very nice place, friendly enough staff, and lots going on. Dorothy looks well and much happier. 

She gets her hair and nails done, they have quiz nights, a bar to have a drink at, her favourite tipple is a Baileys by all accounts. They have a library on the second floor, exercise classes and sing alongs. 

Her little apartment is nice, has a nice view, a bathroom, TV and a dining room down the hallway for meals. They have regular trips out, and visitors are encouraged to take them out when they want to. 

We had coffee and biscuits ( Charlotte and Kev went to the little kitchenette, put there so visitors can help themselves. 

Its a lot of money a month, but, is worth it, because they are treated like adults rather than children. The only thing is they aren't allowed to leave on their own. They have coded doors, lifts and you have to sign in and out. 

Even so Dorothy told us one of the ladies did manage to escape and they found her in Bingham centre. How she managed it is beyond me. 

It looks as if nothing is too much trouble. As care homes go I was impressed. You hear some horror stories, but this one seems great.

We left just after 4pm and got the bus back to Bridgeford. We had to have an Uber back home as there was a 45 minute wait between Cotgraves. Typical. Even so, I think now we have been once and can hopefully find it alright, we can pop and see her occasionally. It was nice to see her getting better, and looking much happier than she was at Lings Bar. 

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Tuesday.

Up and ready to venture to Riverside retail park to do a Home Bargains run. It was cold and I don't just mean chilly, I mean cold as in bitter. It was like going back two months. So not a day to be venturing too far from the shops. 

We got nearly all we wanted (a couple of things we couldn't find!) And a couple of things we didn't plan but they came home with us. 

We obviously needed a toaster, it had to be black. Got that, found a replacement hanging basket, which we both liked, filled with faux flowers. As both of us are flower killers. Less maintenance and it brightens up the wall of ivy. 

I found another candle we have one burning in the bathroom all the time, we discovered you get more from a candle if its lit constantly. The bathroom is the safest area to do this and it keeps that area smelling sweet if you close the door. We are averaging three days to a large jar candle, so the ones in HB and Aldi are priced perfectly for that, nothing above £4. More expensive ones go in the unliving room and bedroom under the candle warmer. 

We got some undersink baskets and once home we sat and went through all we had under there and threw some stuff out. Tidy now and more accessible for both of us, and I wont be tempted to duplicate cleaning products as I can see at a glance what I have. 

Typically late afternoon brightened and warmed up. Kev took what washing we still had to do, and I hung some hand wash items outside to dry. 

Another productive day. 

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Monday. 

So Kev had another go at the sink in the kitchen to no avail. I gave the repairs department a ring and they said someone would be out Thursday. 

Later on in the day I got another call and they said they had a plumber from Metworks available today, would we be in.

He actually came around 3pm. He put us new pipework and toddled off. We were told that we might get charged as they consider blockages to be the households fault. We will pay it, as it will possibly be less than ringing a plumber ourselves. We will see when the bill drops through the door. 

We had our three things, first the sink, then the toaster, and finally the painting fell off the bedroom wall during the night, it was held up with those command strips, which have proved less than useful. So, because they had left marks on the wallpaper ( thankfully, not on the feature wall, but the plain one) Kev decided we had enough paper left to do that strip of wall covering the damage. Which he did and made a great job of it. He then put a traditional picture fastening in place and re-hung the picture. Including the picture light above it. He removed the clock above so he could place the picture higher and I think it looks better if you ask me. 

So Kev had quite a productive day and at least the sink is back up and running. 

It's also given us an idea to put storage boxes under the sink area to keep all the cleaning products and cloths etc in. Making it easier to access them and keep tabs on exactly what we have. I have a habit of buying cleaning products we already have, so after an edit after all this drama a bit of organising won't go amiss.

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The Weekend.

Saturday was one of those days when if something was going to go wrong it would. It was a gorgeous warm day, warm enough to have the fan on low constantly. 

I noticed when I washed up the water was slow draining away. But as I don't really know what I'm doing I left well alone. 

I cleaned up, sorting a couple of boxes under the table. Decor mainly,  wrapping some bits in bubble wrap and discarding bits that I no longer want. I found a couple of casualties that had broke, hence the bubble wrap. That done I had lunch, I fancied beans on toast, one slice of my low carb bread had gone moldy so, I used up the three slices that were left. It obviously doesn't keep well. The toaster was working fine at this point, but later on when Kev came home and tried to toast a bagel for Charlotte it had stopped working. Obviously my fault, as I was the last to use it! So that binned it'll mean a new one. 

Once Charlotte had gone home I remembered to mention the sink not draining well. Kev set to and looked at it. He took the pipes apart and cleaned what he could, but, as he'd been at work, he isn't flexible afterwards ( poor bugger is on his feet for 8 hours, and that's a lot for someone his age!) So he struggled to get down to below the sink area. It resulted in a bit of a mess to mop up and it's still not draining. He will have another look Monday. If he still can't sort it we will phone Metropolitan and get them to send someone out ( eventually). 

So by the time he had done it was gone midnight which when you've been up at 5.30 am is a bit of a bugger. We went to bed, but I had a poor night, too keyed up I think and got back up to deal with a banging headache. 

Sunday.

Because we had used a lot of towels cloths and mop head covers in the clean up, there were all in a heap wet through, so I got up when Kev did and went over to the laundry with them. While I was there I took the rest of the washing. We don't very often use the laundry when its not our day, unlike some who are constantly over there. But luckily I'd got most of it done and out before Mariola dropped a bag over to be done. I let her know when I'd finished, but as she seems to wash every day it wouldn't hurt her to wait for once. At least it will mean they'll be less to do for us on Tuesday. In fact I said to Kev I might start making a habit of nipping some over early on a Sunday, we never really have more than a couple of loads to do. It's mainly bedding, towels, uniform and whatever we wear. A lot of my tees are hand wash only. So I quite often do those in the sink myself. 

Washing up wise, I washed up in the kitchen sink, carrying the bowl either out to to tip down the loo or the drain outside. It was just a case of being mindful not to just tip it away like usual. In fact I did my daily step count by the time I'd finished the washing and pegging out etc. Going back and forth to the laundry over at the centre certainly is a work out. It's been a while since I had to go over and use the machines, but luckily I remembered how. 

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Friday.

It was such a gorgeous warm day with only a hint of the wind that chilled us previous days. We got a coffee from Little Green in the park and headed for the "toppled" crown in the centre near the register office. 

It was quite busy with Mums toddlers and people walking dogs. We sat out quite a while, before heading to M&S for food for today and the weekend. I needed dry shampoo from Boots and Kev wanted some wine gums from Grape Tree. Those got we got the bus home ( one Cotgrave following a other) presumably new driver's again. The thing is we have to put up with all these new drivers while they train them only for other routes to gain them, while we have to go through it all over again. We are a route no one wants it seems. 

It was warm enough to break out the new fan we bought in the sale in winter. Very happy with it and at least unlike the chillers we had before we dont need water/blocks for it to work. 10 settings, and it oscillate and you can have the bladeless bit horizontal or vertical depending. It takes up less room. 

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Thursday.

Up early to go to Victoria Retail Park. We wanted to go to B&M and that is the easiest one for us to get to. Less walking. 

I wanted another storage box. We also wanted some candles for the bathroom. I didn't want expensive ones. 

We found everything we wanted, and had a coffee from Greggs in the sunshine before going for the bus back to the City. 

When we got back Kev went to Primark to get a set of those beach huts for Charlotte,ss she wanted some for her tier tray. Then we went to O'Neil's for lunch. They've had a new menu and they do what they call a balanced bowl jasmine sticky rice with chicken and broccoli and katsu curry sauce, and an Indonesian cracker. Kev had a burger. We got the Cotgrave. And because we had yet another trainee driver the bus was took nearly an hour to reach Cotgrave. All the customers were complaining. Kev and were cracking jokes to give us the will to live. Things like " the first million years were the worst, the second million they were the worst too, and after that we went into a bit of a decline. 

When we got off. We were still laughing, because if not we would have cried. 

I set too and sorted out my tier tray stuff into separate boxes so I now have one for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, and Valentine's. And once Halloween comes out of the box I'll have somewhere for my Summerween stuff to go into. So job done. Kev put the outside storage box together and removed the now rusted racking from the porch. It gives us a bit more storage which means less stuff in the attic. 

So all in all a good productive day all together. The weather was a little less windy but it was still chilly in the shade. I honestly thought today, I really love my life now, so peaceful and enjoyable. Compared to the stress last year worrying about work. 

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Wednesday.

Now that the bus goes to Shepards both ways, Kev Charlotte and I went there for lunch. We all had the carvery. It was very nice. 

Afterwards we caught the bus to Bridgeford. Grabbed a coffee at the Little Green coffee shop in the park, and then we went and sat back in the park, where we had been on Monday. We sat people watching and soaking in the warm sunshine, however, it was chilly in the shade, and the wind was quite rough. 

We came back home and chilled catching up on our TV list. 

Later on once Charlotte had gone home, we cosied down and I read for a while. We watched some TV before bed. Just another happy day in 2026 paradise... 

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Tuesday.

We went into the City, we were meeting Sue and Pete for lunch. Before that we went to Black Sheep Coffee for a sit and coffee. I had a mini doughnut ( my weekly treat) not too high in any of the values, but it cured my beignets longings.

We got some waffle mix from H&B. We went into Primarni and I got some light up beach huts for my tier tray. And a couple of candles for the bathroom. 

We went to the little Sainsbury's got a few bits and then went to meet my sister and brother in law. We had some things for her, and while we waited for them to reach the pub we had a drink I had a small red wine. I had the Mediterranean salad with chicken, Kev had a burger. It was lovely to catch up with them both and we had a bit of a laugh. As ever. 

We went straight for the bus, surprisingly it turned up more or less on time. 

We got home and I'd had a parcel containing more stuff for my summer tier tray. So, I had plenty to fiddle with. Its done now and here's the photo, with a A.I background. I take inspiration from Pinterest and YouTube, not copying everything, but taking bits and bobs from mainstream and mixing it in with pastel goth. We don't get as much Summerween as the US, so I have to blend in what I find, from Temu and "normal" decor, which is what I had to use for Easter.

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Monday.

Even though it was a do "eff" all Monday, we messaged Charlotte who was coming round as it was her day off and she was coming round to relax, if she fancied going for a coffee in Bridgeford as it was such a lovely morning. She met us at the bus stop and we picked up our coffees at Cafe Nero, then walked to the park near the register office. I was sad to see the crown that was in the centre flower bed had fallen. It was rusty, but I always thought it looked nice. Kev used to take me to that bit of the park  when it was good weather when I was in the wheelchair after breaking my ankle. 

We got the fixings for mac and cheese (low carb) while we were out and then we walked back to the bus stop across from the Co-op.

When we got back we watched the end of the Magpie Murders and then started Moonflower Murders. I'd finished the book on Sunday, and begun the next one last night. I've also bought three books in a series written by Mark Gatis, to start when these are read.

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The Weekend.

Saturday I did my exercises and my walk. Cleaning too, using the air ram and the handheld, its made such a difference to getting up those niggly little areas I couldnt get to, skirting boards, near the cats bowls, and tray. Why didnt we bite the bullet sooner and spend that extra cash? Instead of buying cheap and ending up disappointed and putting it in the bin. We know with Gtech you get great aftersales service. Daft really. 

I made the card I needed to. Those Bulletin Alphanumeric dies have paid me back already. Its made me use the Celebrate dies more and to be honest making a slimline card is challenging me to go without using a background. Relying on the wording and icon alone. 

I used mid century pastel colours on this one. And was pleased with the result.

Sunday.

Up at 8am. I fed and fussed Willow, did my exercises and a woodland walk on the treadmill. 

Before all that I weighed me again and happy to report another loss. I'm almost there. I dont expect one every week now as I know this is going to be the hard part. I'll just keep plugging away at it. 

It was a beautiful day. Sun was out and it was a real shame to be stuck indoors. But sitting out on the front, means being bothered by the ones who sit out there all the time, don't get me wrong I'll talk to them, be pleasant, but I know that as soon as I turn my back, come indoors I'll be the next target for gossip. I hear them constantly when I hang stuff out, or go to the bins, yesterday it was Mariola they were ripping to bits. Mr Busy nipped over and they were going on about the garden furniture and fence she's put out back of her bungalow. Now don't get it wrong, in this case She deserves it. You can have seating outside in your little patch of garden. You can't put any round the back of the property as its all communal ground. The gardeners have to cut it, and will not move stuff if its in their way, which means it just wont get cut. She is her own worst enemy and Kev told her so. We haven't got any, as Ive already said I wont sit out there. Once Kev finishes, we will go out when its nice, head for a coffee in Bridgeford park. I open the windows on the latch and make the most of it until then. 

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Friday 

We went into Bridgeford with Charlotte for a coffee and to get the food for the weekend. We bought lunch back home and had that here. We had a few things to catch up on that we recorded. Race Across the World, Magpie Murders etc. Trish wants me to do her a card over the weekend for a friend. So I got Kev to pull out my Scan and Cut from under the bed. I can crack on with that tomorrow while Kev is at work. 

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Thursday.

We had to wait in for a delivery. But after it had come, we went to the city. We wanted a few things. One of which was storage. And once again we couldn't get what we wanted. So it looks like a trip to Homesense/B&M next week at some point. 

We had coffee at Black Sheep. 

When we got home, my Mickey Waffle maker had come, and as I had already bought low carb waffle mix we had some for tea. It was bloody lovely and as we know only too well everything tastes better Mickey shaped. 

We did some more organising when we got home. I outed some markers and storage for them. This gave me room to store the new hand held hoover. 

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Tuesday.

We decided to go see The Magic Faraway Tree at the cinema. It was one of my favourite book series as a child. Stuck in a hospital bed, alone most of the time, scared most of the time because of yet another operation looming ( I had a few!) Reading, doing jigsaws and doing cross stitch projects was my world. I could read before I went to school, thanks to my older Sisters Lynne and Sue. So I was well above my reading age. I devoured Enid Blyton books from the age of five. Gradually moving onto adult books ( especially horror!) at about 9/10. So seeing The Faraway Tree bought to life was fabulous to see! They did a great job, even if Moonface was a little different to the images in the book. Or in my head... But, overall a great adaptation. Made me laugh and cry, and I think Kev and Charlotte ( who came too!) enjoyed it too. 

We saw Mark Holder, who was going to watch it with his wife, who I used to work with at Sainsbury's when I first moved to Arnold.

After the movie we nipped to Holland and Barrett to pick up some low carb goodies, cous cous, rice and noodles. As well as pancake and waffle mix, ready for the Mickey Waffle maker Kev has bought me! Its actually for my Birthday in August but I can have it when it comes. 

Then we went for Lunch to O'Neil's ( they have a new menu) I had jasmine sticky rice with katsu curry sauce and grilled chicken. Very nice. I only had half the rice, but it was so filling.

We got the bus home just in time for our other big purchase, between us we've bought a new Gtech hand held hoover. I've only had cheaper ones before, and am sick of them not working. Or like the one we've just got rid of, falling apart as I used it. So we bit the bullet and split the cost of a proper Gtech one that complements the Air Ram we have, both pet hair ones. Willow doesnt shed much, but like most cats she can make a mess with her munchies and tray (although, not as much as Claudia) but, if I could have her back I would. 

My hobbies aren't tidy, either papercrafts and journalling can create a right old mess and as good as the AirRam is it can't get into the nooks and crannies of this bungalow. So this will be a good addition  to my cleaning arsenal. Shows my age I guess, being excited to use another new cleaning tool. 

 

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The Weekend.

Saturday was bright even if a little blustery. I had a good clean, in the bathroom and living room and kitchen. It was warm work, and I made several trips to the bin. It looks better for it though. I did two fifteen minutes on the treadmill, splitting the half an hour seems to work for me, my leg is playing up at the moment and longer than fifteen minutes causes me some discomfort in my right knee. Because I was busy the day sped by and soon Kev came home. 

Sunday was a much slower paced day, I did all the usual stuff, but I was in a reading mood. I finished Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronavitch ( a Peter Grant novel) and then started on The Magpie Murders by Anthony Horrowitz. Started quite well. 

The afternoon turned gloomy and dark. A storm brewing nearby I could tell, by my stomach doing flip flops and an almost headache. But it all came to not a lot, a downpour a couple of rumbles then bright sunshine and blue skies followed. The headache sorted itself out because I had a short nap, bought on no doubt bu getting stuck into that book. Apparently its also a BBC series, I might have to check that out once I've read the book... 

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Friday.

We got up and went into the City. We wanted to get a few things from Boyes, which is fast becoming our go to shop for most household items. 

I even found some buttons to put on my new Autumn/Winter cape coat. I'd only said that morning that I was thinking about changing them. 

We found descaling tablets for the coffee maker, Kev found a portable coffee mug. All at a reasonable price. So I'm glad we have somewhere that replaces Wilkos for most of our household needs, and in the City rather than having to traipse all over the place. B&M and Home Bargains are great, both though are on retail parks and sometimes they aren't easy for us to get to. 

We had coffee in Black Sheep Coffee, our new go to if we can, as the coffee is excellent ( we've bought some for our home one, as they sell it in bags ready ground) its a nice atmosphere and well done out with Banksy style murals on the walls. The only catch is don't attempt to go in when the students are on breaks ( usually around 11ish and through lunch. It gets busy, and they have student offers on during term times. Plus its new and students tend to want to go anywhere trendy. We've found 10ish is fine with plenty of seats and tables to choose from. We had just finished up by the time they started filtering in. The queue was past the doorway as we left. But if you get chance to go in there first thing would enjoy it I'm sure. 

We finished up our shopping at M&S food and while there nipped to the cafe for lunch. We got a table fairly easily. They do a good selection of Plant powered salads for me in there, and Kev likes the filled flatbreads. We walked down to Broadmarsh bus station afterwards to get the bus home. For once we dropped lucky for a bus back, which makes a change. 

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Thursday.

Colder and grey skies, such a change from the day before. 

We set off for Bridgeford. As we needed some food. Which started at the Co-op and ended with M&S. Salads and burgers for the weekend, no bun or fries for me as I have my bagels. We bought Wagyu burgers from M&S, not cheap, but we wanted to try them. Until that was, we got home and I realised the fat content was way too high. Luckily, Kev eas happy to have those while I  had a beyond burger instead. Kev said it was very tasty, but the crap that came of it made him think twice about having any more. Mine however was tasty but had no shrinkage and no rubbish came out. Nice easy meal for the weekend. 

We had coffees out, at Cafe Nero ( they do almond lattes, the best option for me) 

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Wednesday. 

Almost a summers day 24°warm enough to go out in shirt sleeves, which meant every one below 35 was in beach wear. 

We went to Bridgeford for a coffee and a sit in the park. After which we walked down to the TBI for lunch. Mistake actually as the food this time was very poor. Will be changing where we go. We always vote with our feet. 

We got the bus back home and then I hand washed my dress hanging it outside while it was still nice. 

I made another card. Using the bulletin and script dies, and putting a celebration icon at the end. 

Kev went in to the bedroom later on to watch the football while Charlotte and I watched I'm a Celebrity South Africa. 

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Monday. 

So we had a quick walk down to the village to pick up some extra veg for another roast. We walked both ways easily getting my daily steps in. 

We had a relaxed day. Sitting and chilling, I had a few bits arrive from Amazon, all card making supplies. Stuff that needs replacing on a regular basis, cutting plates, glue, pick up tool, Teflon bone folder. All items that help me produce the cards I do.

Tuesday.

We met Sue and Pete for lunch, we were dying to hear all about Sue and Justine's trip to Romania and surrounding areas. It sounded amazing, and I really enjoyed reliving it with her. 

We didn't need much shopping,  Just the odd bit, loo rolls, tin foil, washing up liquid and some fruit. I also wanted some vitamin C dispersable tablets to help me absorb my iron supplements better. We picked up a couple of salads to have for tea. 

The sun was out, I actually wore my new black polka dot dress with trainers and my denim jacket ( black, naturally) and I'm glad to say its dead comfy. As it was so pleasant we sat in the Square before heading to The Roebuck for lunch. 

We dropped lucky for a Cotgrave as we got to the bus stop afterwards. I changed into casual clothes once home, to relax. Kev did the washing and hung everything outside to dry. It smelled amazing, apparently its going to be nice again tomorrow so, we might go to Bridgeford in the morning for coffee in the park. 

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The Weekend.

Saturday.

Kev's only day this week, thankfully he is off Sunday. So I split my walk into 2 15 minutes on the treadmill as my leg was giving me some pain. Plus, I've read an article about walking after your meals to increase your digestion, metabolism and lower blood sugar. I'm giving it a try. 

Stayed the same weight wise, but, as its not all about that, I can deal, I knew that this would be the part where I plateau, and it's always harder the closer you get to target. 

I did my tag for the group online, and I started an idea for a card, believe it or not, for Christmas. I've got to start sometime! I like having lots of time to do cards ( I have that in abundance now) taking time to really enjoy the process, and not "having" to get them done. I am still reading a lot, mainly just before bed, or while I eat lunch on my own. 

Easter Sunday. 

I woke up about 7.30am, left Kev in bed, Willow was calling, she gets used to me getting up when she bowls for her breakfast. I fed her and me before Kev got up. 

I went on the treadmill for 15 mins again after that. Then started working at my desk, finishing the card I started yesterday and began another. These cards Im doing now are labour intensive, three layers of letters with really thin outlines. Look great when they are finished. 

Kev did lunch for 2pm. It was gorgeous. Lamb, Roast potatoes in skins, carrots, purple sprouting broccoli and runner beans... I enjoyed it, it's  not often we get one,  so I made the most of it. After my treadmill walk, around Animal Kingdom at night ( beautiful, if you've never seen it look on YouTube) it makes me all emotional seeing it, definitely my favourite park. It was feet up and throwaway tv with a bit of a read, and a nap if I'm honest... 

A perfect Easter Sunday. Even the sun shone a little in between showers. 

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Good Friday.

We headed to Bridgeford to get the food for the weekend. M&S of course as Kev has kindly worked out what veg would be lower carb for a full Lamb dinner on Sunday. 

I also nipped into Boots to get an eyebrow dye. 

We had a coffee in Costa before heading home on the bus. Which weren't too bad to be fair today. 

Once home Kev helped me put the dye on my brows, and printed off my sleeves for the inside of my new Tim Holtz dies. 

Ian and Charlotte bought the shop from Aldi and very kindly got us both Easter gifts, flowers and a candle for me, and Kev had a large Easter Egg. What a nice gesture... 

I had a good day food wise, including some treats, a hot cross bun, and my keto chocolate...

The picture light has come and because its wireless, took no time at all to install. It looks great. And on warm white gives off a spooky vibe which was what we were after... Pictures of the flowers and my candle... 

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Thursday.

We decided to go to The Range to find a mount for the picture. So we got an early bus, in the hopes that it would be on time. It wasn't but we made the 45 to Lady Bay in time. We went looking it both Hobbycraft and the Range. Kev eventually had to buy some mount board and do a mount himself. 

We then had lunch at Burger King. I had a beef burger on a brioche bun no chips. Only had to count the carbs on the bun! 

We had an Uber home as it was easier than catching two buses back home. Kev was carrying a huge sheet of mount board so it made sense to get a taxi 

For my evening meal I tried that topping I mentioned with the almond butter stewed apple and cinnamon with Greek yogurt. It was lovely on top of a sweet potato. Anyone that wants the recipe message me and I will send it you. 

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Wednesday.

Hair day. I went to Blu for my regular colour top up and cut. Very happy with the resulting look, as always Amanda does an excellent job. It wasn't the full monty this time, so, I was out by 12.30pm. We then caught the bus into Bridgeford and went to the TBI for lunch. I had sweet potato and chickpea curry. 

We went home afterwards, and Charlotte was here, we finished watching The Sinner final episode. 

The frame finally came and all we need now is a matte to put in the frame to finish it off. The final piece of the jigsaw. The it can take its rightfull place in the bedroom. 

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Tuesday 

We went to the city with Charlotte, who hasn't been to the city since before Christmas. We wanted to take her to Black Sheep Coffee. Which we did. Excellent coffee, we nipped to Holland and Barrett for Stevia drops. Then we went to Tesco for the apples so I can try the recipe I mentioned yesterday. Then we went on the hunt for a frame for the picture. Couldn't find one, so it looks like a trip to The Range. 

We investigated the Easter stuff in Jessops ( John Lewis, but old habits die hard) and it was all half price I picked up a rattan egg wreath and some hanging egg ornaments for our tree in the unliving room. Charlotte found a cute little plaque. Those purchased we made our way to Flying Tiger where Charlotte snagged a ceramic egg for her tier tray. We both resisted the other teir tray goodies on offer and egg purchased we went to meet Kev who had nipped to the loo. We sat on the benches in the clocktower dining bit and had some drinks before heading to TKMAXX where as previously stated wefailed to find a frame. 

We got the tram down to the market square, trying not to inhale the stench of weed in our compartment. We had lunch in O'Neil's, then got the next available Cotgrave home. All of us were worn out, a lot of steps had been walked, and both Charlotte and I were done in. 

Kev did the washing and we sat watching almost all of the remaining episodes of The Sinner. I believe there's one more. 

Once Charlotte had gone we had bagels for tea and watched throw away stuff on YouTube. Kev put the eggs on the tree. My new dies had come from Sizzix and I opened them. Still unhappy about the packaging change, it's really buggered my die storage up. So I feel suitably aggrieved. I will just have to find some new idea for storing these ones I guess.