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Tuesday.

A bit of a dull start, which fooled us into thinking it was cooler, but we soon had to take our coats off. 

We walked down the canal and went to Homesense. Christmas is fast taking over the displays, with Halloween shoved into a corner now. I know its coming, but I always find it sad. 

Mind you, Kev did find a beautiful edition of Greys Anatomy. Hardback and perfect for scanning in and copying for my junk journal. At a good price too, and an added bonus it looks great under my Frankenstein bust on the "mantle".

We had to go to Maccy's for coffee as Costa is still shut for refurbishment. It was while we were in there that Tracey Milano rang me to let me know that Max, a friend and colleague from work passed away on Monday. It knocked me back a bit, more than I expected, we got very friendly towards the end of my time at JS, she always took me off on time so I got my bus. She came onto Sunday shifts, and we both used to joke that if we had met years before we would have been like sisters from another mister... I knew she was living with breast cancer, and her poor body had been through the mill with all the treatments, bless her. But, I thought she was winning, its such a shame

I know we are at that age, but all it seems like a constant stream of bad news at the moment. 

When we left Maccy's we went to Lidl, got some stuff we needed, mainly fruit and greek yogurt, and walked over the hill towards the tram stop. We got off at the station and went out to get the bus home. As the buses were once again all over the place, we got a Bingham and got off in Bridgeford, to wait there for a Cotgrave as at least there is seats, the stop at the station is being painted and you can't sit down. 

We got home around 2pm. We had both walked around 7, 000 steps, so it was a feet up afternoon. 

My new art journal came from Amazon with a few more supplies to start a new junk journal when this one is done. 

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Monday.

So the chaos that is roadworks in Nottingham strikes again as they demolish the college and the NCP carpark near Maid Marion Way. We went only to Bridgeford to try and get out for a bit. It was a glorious day, almost summer like. We had a wander around the Charity shops looking for books on anatomy, that I can scavenge to put in my junk journal, I quite fancy doing a Frankenstein spread, and those images would be perfect. 

No luck, but it was good to have a nosy round them as its been a while. 

We got sandwiches and a drink and sat in the park for lunch before heading home on the very delayed bus.

Once home, Kev did the washing while I started a new spread in my journal.

I did use Dyans new stamps in my journal stuck on to torn book pages.  Used watercolour crayons to make them look a little faded, as if by time and I am quite happy how it turned out. Splat box was useful too. 

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Sunday. 

A nice relaxed day. We got up at our own pace, had breakfast then walked down to the village to get some food for lunch and get our steps in. 

We weren't out long, and then we had a cosy day in doing a few projects. Downloading ephemera for my junk journal, and printing it off, Kev made me a splat box so I can splatter white paint on my pages and other projects and not cover my desk etc... 

I managed to get a couple more pages done too... 

We caught up on our favourite YouTube channels, and I watched a couple of junk journal tutorials... 

Just a lovely cosy crafty day which is ideal, the Robin Hood run was on so we had no intention of leaving the village. Now we don't need to negotiate through it to get to work it is much better, and we certainly didn't want to deal with if we didn't have to. 

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Saturday.

I woke not long after five with cramp in my left leg. Happens now and then, I get up move around, drink some water. Once it had settled down enough, I went to my desk, and dug out my junk journal. Its Halloween themed, and I don't add to it enough. So, I sat and did a couple of spreads. Both themed to poisoner's, a bit like someone had created a dossier on one. That's what I like about it, you can use anything in your stash, anything you find and no affiliate links need to be used. Because while you can use branded stamps etc, you don't have to limit yourself. I'm about halfway through it, and I will keep it once it's done. I will do another, but will more than likely gift it to someone I know who will enjoy flipping through it. People sell completed junk journals on Etsy, but I don't want to go down that route. Selling stuff opens you up to all sorts of hassle, and for me kills the fun out of doing it. I would rather just enjoy putting one together for me or a friend who would enjoy it... 

At 12.30, Lauren picked us up to take us to the Air Hostess at Tollerton for lunch with the family (Dorothy, Ian and Charlotte and of course Lauren) for Charlotte's Birthday. 

The place itself is lovely, busy but not heaving. The food was very good too, I had butternut squash rissoto, Kev had Lasagne, both really hot and tasty. 

We had apple and blackberry charlotte for desert. Again really good. 

In fact Charlotte and Ian booked for Boxing Day and New Year's Day while we were there. Apparently they don't charge any more for the festive lunches than they do now, which is a bit of a refreshing change. You just have to book in plenty of time. I think its because its a community pub, and they encourage locals to work there, and everyone to pay a fair price for drinks and food. 

All in all a lovely day out

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Friday.

Hair day. So up and out walking to the precinct. As always Amanda did an amazing job and I am very grateful to have a decent hairdresser that knows exactly what I want and how to do it... 

I chose red again for the accent colour. One of the main reasons I enjoy going to Blu is that I actually relax, they don't 'gossip' about their clients, no going in huddles whispering and giggling... 

We came home after and had jacket potatoes, for lunch. 

I set too and made another Christmas card. And lined all my Halloween cards ready to send them soon. 

Watched a couple more card tutorials by Pete Hughes for Sizzix and Tim Holtz dies. All giving me ideas for mine. 

Sometimes all I need is to read my kindle in a quiet room with candles as the only light. That heals my soul just as much as getting lost in a creative project with no interruptions. 

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Thursday.

Charlotte's Birthday.

Both Ian and Charlotte had invited us out to Trowell Garden Centre, we haven't been to one since we went to Vicki's leaving do at Brookfields near Arnold. That was last year.

So it was lovely to  have a good look around, they had some Halloween decor and we bought a few bits. They had a huge selection of Lemax Spooky Town, oh my gosh, if I had the space... And the money... It was stunning. Kev did buy a little light up tree to fit in the cloche behind the house, which in the end was too big, but at the moment its next to witches... And a couple of mini pumpkin stacks for outside the haunted house 

I also bought lantern with pumpkins on it. Very pretty with lights in it. 

We had lunch in the restaurant I had veg lasagne and Kev had Bacon and Brie quiche. Really great food. 

Now to the silly story. As it was Charlotte's birthday I had wrapped her gifts and put them in a gift bag, or so I thought. When She came to open the bag, the box inside the bag was empty. The candle was in the bag next to an empty box!. I had obviously thought I had put her main gift in the box but hadn't. It was still at the back of the cupboard, once we got home. 

Oh well, we all had a good laugh about it and I will no doubt get an empty box for Christmas and my next Birthday... lol... 

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Wednesday.

We decided to have a day in the weather looked gloomy and dull.

So, Kev borrowed Denise's ladder ( its taller than ours!) And then he bought the boxes down from the loft, just the ones labelled Halloween... Actually we haven't got that much now in the loft and we edited it down even that. I am happy with the decor we have now, so I trying to keep it as it is, with a few additions but less now we know what we are looking for. 

The bedroom decor is less goth, more whimsy with the cuter pieces in there... Although that too is being thinned out and certain loved items being kept on display. Eventually all the stuff not on the must display list will be edited down. 

Charlotte came round in the afternoon after getting back from Skipton ( they'd gone for a few days to celebrate both their wedding anniversary and Charlotte's birthday tomorrow!) She and Ian went to a really cool place called the Forgotten Corner, and bought us a beautiful little ornament to hang on our tree a bat! 

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Tuesday. 

Got up and read on the book of face that there was a bad accident on the A52, which closed the road from Holme House to Gamston island. So we got ready and left earlier than we otherwise would, so we got into the city and went for coffee at Black Sheep. 

We then went to Superdrug as I had run out of eyeliner. 

That got we went to TK. Sadly the Halloween decor has declined even further. So I think our time visiting is coming to an end. There was Christmas stuff lurking, and as the only Christmas decor we are going to do is the tier tray and tree, we won't be buying anything new, in fact I'll be putting some up for sale.

We met Sue and Pete at O'Neil's for lunch. 

After which we came home on the first bus available. They were all over the place. Understandable given the circumstances. 

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Monday.

It was almost a summers day, so we walked down the Canal and had a look in Homesense. Sadly, the Halloween decor is being moved, and Christmas decor is replacing it. I know its coming, but I always feel a little deflated, even though we have a whole month before Halloween itself. 

We found nothing we needed or wanted, so then we walked over to McDonald's for a coffee as Costa there is shut for refurbishment. We then went to Lidl before heading up the hill to get the tram back into the city. 

Once we had got off the tram we nipped to get the bits we couldn't get from Lidl from M&S. 

We got back home and Kev did the washing. I started a card, using one Pete Hughes came up with as inspiration. A Christmas card. 

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Sunday.

We decided to get out the bungalow for a bit and caught the bus to Trent Bridge and then the 10C to Asda. We wanted some food, and a mooch round. West Bridgeford was busy because of cricket

We got what we needed and came home. 

Asda is not my favourite place to shop. But we fancied a change. Like most supermarkets these days it looked low on stock and messy. Like all the others it indicates a lack of staff. Nothing being filled and no one around to help.

There's a Costa in there, and we had a coffee. I doubt we will go again. And we no longer go to the Wolds pub as the last time we did the food was awful. 

Once home I made some cards using the new stamps from Dyan.

I packed up and away in the early evening and then chilled out. I gave Willow lots of cuddles. 

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Saturday.

Our 31st Wedding Anniversary.

We headed to town after a stay at home and chill day the day before. 

My new stamps had come of Dyans, so I had spent a good while stamping them out and cutting them out placing them in a box ready to begin using them as and when I need them. 

We went first to Black Sheep Coffee for our fix, then up to TK. I saw a beautiful cloche which Kev bought me, he was offering to buy me some flowers, but I said I would prefer that. 

After which we got some food from Tesco and then decided we might go to lunch at Bistrot Pierre. We walked in and enquired about a table for two, believe me when I say that the place had 8 people sat at tables and there was at least 20 not occupied. 

The waiter who came to us said (after looking us up and down like we were trash!) That there were no tables free until 1.30pm. 

Kev immediately said no thanks, and we walked out. Now I know, we were only in jeans but, I thought we both looked smart/casual. I hate that kind of discrimination. We've had it before, when we would dress full goth. It's not big and it's not clever. I'm not into walking around shopping in designer clothes thank you very much, and I'm not about to start now... You should never judge a book by its cover... 

I wouldn't thank you for a table there after that. The food probably wasn't that amazing, its only a jumped up eatery. 

We didn't bother looking for anywhere else, got some chocolates from Hotel Chocolate, Halloween ones, skulls and a yumpkin for me. And came home. 

Instead I had a lovely lunch that Kev cooked us, a bottle of Margarita from M&S, and as a treat one of the chocolate skulls. 

Never ever let anyone treat you like shit just because aren't wearing the right 'uniform'. Sad little snob of a waiter, with a false outrageous French accent. Hopefully its one of the chain restaurants that will go to wall, I doubt it, but you never know. Karma's a bitch, and I am one when I'm crossed. 

Despite that, we had a nice day, and in the evening we watched the new Wuthering Heights movie, not one we fancied going to the pictures to see, but one that is alright to stream once available. 

I was overall impressed with the version, but as always I much prefer the book. I must also point out that I always disliked the characters in the novel, Catherine I always considered over dramatic and spoiled, Heathcliffe cold and severe, the only person he ever loved was himself. And I always thought that Nellie's part in Catherine's unhappiness and subsequent demise was both in the novel and adaptations of it on screen, rather down played. Her jealousy of Catherine and her revenge for her own circumstances, being fallen from weath and in servitude, never fully explored. Not a favourite gothic novel for me, if I'm honest. But then, I'm more a Charlotte Bronte than Emily  when it comes to classics. You like what you like. Give me Jane Eyre and Mr Rochester anyday... 

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Thursday.

Despite being desperate for a cosy day at home, Kev had his glaucoma appointment at 1.30pm, so we had no choice but to go out. We started the day off gently, chilled out a bit before going out later than we normally do. 

We had coffee at Black Sheep, and then walked down to M&S to get some food in. After a couple of days away and not eating well, fast food and the like, it is now important to reign our diets back in. So we needed lots of fruits and veggies back on the menu. 

Before that, we dropped into Waterstones. I wanted to see if they had the new Alice Hoffman book in. Sadly, no. So I'll just get it on kindle, I would anyway, but I do like to see them ' in the flesh' so to speak. 

We got the i4 to the savoy cinema area, where the clinic is, and were lucky enough that because we were early Kev got seen almost immediately. Looks like the drops are working and he can have them for the next six months, before they see him again. 

We got the bus back into town and caught a Cotgrave, instead of going directly home we got off in Bridgeford, as there was a few bits we still needed we went to Iceland, then up to Waterstones, where they did have a copy of The Witches of Cambridge... As always they were charging the full price for it in hardback, so it is still a kindle edition I'll be buying. But it was nice to see it and part of me still wants a book turret with a window seat and book nook. Maybe in the next life...

We had another coffee in Caffè Nero, before walking back to the bus stop opposite the Co-op. 

Once home, Kev started the washing, and once that was underway, he set too and rearranged the wall above the shelves that houses the girls ( you never call them dolls, be warned!) In order to put the Count up, where he belongs next to the wicker bats and his castle... 

It looks good, but I'm thinking the bats might have to move as we can't get them how we want them to look, but it might change again. 

We had stir fry, Kev had pork, and I had tofu. It's nice to go back to healthier eating. I did notice while we were away. I feel much better when I fuel my body with the right food... 

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Wednesday.

Travel home day. We got up around 8.30, I had a shower as the bathroom was a wet room, so no climbing over a bath, and very nice it was too. Good heat and pressure for a hotel one. We packed and then went a walk into the town to grab some breakfast. We plumped for M&S cafe. Then we nipped to buy a bag big enough to transport the picture home. We also bought Charlotte a small candle to say thank you for looking after Willow. And I couldn't resist buying some bat tea towels. 

We headed back to the hotel and got everything organised. They haven't got a luggage hold at that hotel which meant dragging it around with us once we had checked out the hotel at 12. 

So as it was quite pleasant we gathered our stuff and sat in the library park for a while. Then we made our way to the bus station and got the 36 to Leeds. 

We had quite a while before our National Express coach was due, but again no luggage lockers there so we found decent seats and out came my kindle we got some lunch from Greggs and sat chilling.

There was a bit of drama when a small rat/mouse scampered across the concourse. As usual, they did what humans do and overreacted, security spraying it, with what we couldn't determine, then one of them chasing it with a dustpan and brush. Eventually catching it and taking it outside. Poor thing was terrified. I don't care if it's vermin, but it's a living thing. Yes, I understand completely that it needed to be shifted, but honestly they could have been a little bit better at handing it. 

That drama over we carried on entertaining ourselves until our bus came.

We left at 5.30pm and got back in Nottingham at 7.15pm. Not bad going. We managed to get the 7.20pm Cotgrave and that was the end of our pre-anniversary get away. It was a nice couple of days, and we would go back. Hopefully next time we can find time to find Art from the Heart's shop. 

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Tuesday.

Up around 8am. Not a great night's sleep, My first night away from home is never brilliant. But compounded by the bed. Let me explain. Twin beds, not a problem, but they aren't standard size singles are very narrow, and I had to check myself for turning over in case I fell out, I woke Kev once because he nearly did. 

Anyway, we got up to the rain lashing down so heavy we doubted we could venture far. By 9am, it had stopped, the wind got up and it was chilly. Change of plan, instead, jeans and sweatshirt were what I chose to wear. We walked from our hotel to the shopping centre and found TK, we found The Count picture from my 'wanted' list. We had all but given up on finding him. There he was hanging around on a bottom shelf. I snatched him up and a candle I'd been looking for, and we went to the checkout triumphant at locating one after months of searching, and friends searching on our behalf ( thank you Holly and Boo!) 

Now just the small matter of getting him home! 

We were meeting Trish and her friend later and after a Mcmuffin breakfast and a coffee in Costa we decided to give finding Art from the Heart shop a go. We had started out there, when Trish let us know they were on their way. A quick re-route was needed and we met up with them at the bus station. We went in Caffe Nero and preceded our catch up. Lovely to see Trish, and meet Aneria, the time soon passed and we parted company. We then walked to the Winter Gardens pub for a late lunch, early tea. 

That done we made our weary way back to the hotel. Having done over 10,000 steps, which is a lot for me, even with lots of rests, I was done in. We got comfy in the room, and I had a bit of a doze. 

We had a lovely evening relaxing and recovering from our days excursions. 

I am very much impressed with Harrogate and will be coming back. Its great for a short break. Just need a couple of visits to get more done. The architecture is stunning, the countryside gorgeous. And still so much left to do. 

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Monday. 

Up at 7am to get up ready for our short break to Harrogate, We got the National Express to Leeds at 10am (after coffee at Caffe Nero) We arrived in Leeds at 12.15 and got the bus straight to Harrogate from the same bus station the number 36. It was a lovely warm day, and we went through Harewood and surrounding countryside. Very pretty we got into Harrogate around 1.30pm, and had a short walk to find the hotel. We went past the Everyman Cinema and because we had time to kill before we could check in we went in and made a booking for Practical Magic 2. Later that evening. Once that was sorted we wandered into the pub opportunity hotel The Tap. We had a couple of ciders and chilled out basking in the sunny afternoon. We checked in unpacked, and freshened up, then made our way back to the Everyman for dinner. I had a mini flatbread pizza, Kev had a burger. We of course had to have a couple of midnight margaritas (cocktails specially on the menu to compliment the movie!) 

It was a darling little theatre, with rows and rows of real sofas, really comfortable. Plenty of leg room and you could order food and drink while you were sat watching the movie. We had ours in the restaurant instead beforehand, but a great idea. 

We came out from there and made our way back to the hotel afterwards. 

We both loved the movie, Kev thought it was a stronger story than the first one. I thought that about the book too. I read them in the wrong order, as I read PM when the movie came out in 1998, not knowing it was the third one in the series. Earlier this year I read them all in the correct order. This movie is based on the fourth novel. Alice Hoffman is a wonderful writer, and I also loved her Bookstore family series too. If you've never read any of her books I recommend you give them a go.  

I thought this was a good adaptation of the 4th book, as much as a movie can with any book, but I always think the book is much better than the films anyway. This is a happy-sad story, in the same way that The Cure is happy-sad music. You will need tissues, and love every minute of the emotional roller coaster it takes you on. 

The hotel is decent, typical Travelodge, basic rooms, but great location for everything. We will explore a little further tomorrow. 

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Sunday.

Prep day for going to Harrogate tomorrow. We packed after Kev got the case out, not taking much mind. We are only there two nights. 

Just jeans and a couple of shirts, a pair of leggings and that new dress. 

That all done, I did my tablets. I'll need to take three pods worth with me. I dropped a jar on my foot, which has caused a bruise and grazed area. Typical. I'll have to keep my eye on it. 

Later on I made a card, another Christmas one. One with a fair bit of detail. 

Then I showered and washed my hair, saving me time and effort in the morning. 

We had a fairly early night, as although its not a really early start, I know I will struggle to sleep like always before a trip anywhere. 

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Saturday.

A trip to Bridgeford, Kev had ordered a dress for me from M&S click and collect, so we had to get that. We had a coffee in Caffe Nero. Sat outside as it was busy. 

We went around the farmers market, and a couple of the Charity shops. There was a big wedding on in the park, with an old double decker bus picking all the guests up. 

We fetched my dress and got a few other bits and bobs including some ready made margaritas to have with us for the pictures on Monday night when we go to see Practical Magic 2.

We got home and I started making a card. I have the basic ones done, now I can do the more fiddly ones. I like it when I can do one at a time and enjoy the process. I really don't enjoy 'deadline' cards. I like having the time to let my creativity free. 

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Friday.

There's a little witch in all of us...

We got up and got ready to go to the city to meet up with a couple of friends from work, Gilly and Vicky... 

We went for a coffee when we got to the city, and then we walked to M&S passing by Body Shop on the way. I nipped in to get the pumpkin shower gel and came out with that the body cream and hand cream. 

We got food we needed from M&S after that, then headed to The Roebuck to meet the girls. 

We had a lovely afternoon, and a good catch up. I had margaritas, well you have to, don't you on Practical Magic 2 release day here in the UK. Not Midnight Margaritas, yet it seemed fitting... And yes, we will have them on Halloween night at Midnight...

We came home Charlotte was here keeping Willow company, she had somehow conned her into giving her two Lic e lix,  little bogger... 

In the evening we watched Practical Magic 1 ( again!) In readiness for watching it Monday... And don't come at me with poor reviews, because it won't stop me watching it, or enjoying it. If I had believed every poor review of a movie, I would never have the favourites I do have... So don't even bother... I will love being back in 1998, when we watched it at Derby Showcase... So there! 

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Thursday.

We had to take something back to Tiger that didn't work. 

So we got ready and got the  bus to the city. Of course we had coffee first, before returning the item, the girls working in there didn't know how to do a refund back onto Kev's card. So after a bit of a curfuffle they eventually gave him the actual cash. 

It seemed like that was the order of the day, as I went into Lush to pick up a body spray, with a money off voucher from joining their online club. Well, again they didn't know how to take the amount off my purchase. The actual store manager had to come over and do it for them. Nothing is ever simple.

We came home and I did some crafting for a little while even getting a page or two done in my junk journal. 

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Wednesday. 

A bright morning, so we decided to walk down by the canal while we still can. We had a little rest on the benches when we arrived at Castle Marina retail park, then headed to Homesense. They still have a lot of Halloween on offer, and we found the beheaded Vampire in the library chair. Had to be done. I called him Giles ( think Buffy!) 

We will have to do a bit of shifting about, but I want him in the unliving room. 

Kev also found two candles which are almost identical to the ones from Anthropology but a third of the price. One scent is Witching Hour and the other Ghostly Domain. The latter we have under the candle warmer as I type. Kev had another strop at the male cashier, who refused to wrap Giles ( He is the most unhelpful cashier over the two stores we shop in) all the others try and help get some packaging to help us transport stuff home, all he says in no, we don't keep any. Kev and him often clash. Today, however, Kev lost it, and said to him don't bother we will figure it out with no help from him. It must have shocked him because he did in the end find a carrier bag to put Giles in. 

After that drama we had iced lattes in Costa because it had gone warm out. 

A quick visit it B&M which was Christmas item heavy, so we left quickly and went to Lidl. 

When we got in there, we got fruit, stocked up on nuts, and Kev needed ginger nuts for the pumpkin pie base, that was a real eye opener. £1.25 for one pack in B&M, we got 2 packs from Lidl at 59p each pack, same weight. Shocking really that one shop can charge almost double for the same item. 

After we left there we went to the tram stop. We got off at the train station, down in the lift, and onto the platform level. There is a street food vendor called Tim Tim's we wanted to try, Indian food, so we both had Naan wraps with chicken masala, and a huge onion bhaji to take home. It was bloody gorgeous and it will possibly become a regular go to for lunch when we are that side of the city. Again, not the cheapest lunch but very tasty. And with the added bonus of just having to walk out the door and be at the bus stop. Nice chap serving too... And there was a queue, always a good sign. 

We got home eat lunch and then had a shift round, Giles now resides next to Daddy on the crafting corner shelf and is lit up by the accommodating Dodo lamp. Kev will at some point make him a stack of mini books... 

Willow soon decided that my knee was looking way too vacant and that was it, she demanded my lap and cuddles for the rest of the day. Bless her, I can never resist a snuggle fest with my little lady...

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Monday. 

Bank Holiday, but a busy day for us. We got up showered. Changed the bedding, which is a feat in itself. Then we walked down to the precinct and got food. It was gloomy but dry, We got what we needed and walked back. Steps in for the day. 

Amazon delivered some goodies, including a digital photo frame. We liked Dorothy's in her room, and thought what a great idea and a way to see all the Disney pictures and other special pictures too. So it took a minute to set it up and most of the afternoon to upload some of our pictures on there. Its lovely. I'm very happy with it. Kev got a chair arm tray so he can have somewhere to put his mug and remotes on as his chair isn't near the coffee table. He is very happy with that. We also got a a storage rack for next to the bathroom sink to hold all the cleaning stuff. So, as you can tell we were non stop for quite a few hours. A very productive Bank Holiday... 

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Sunday.

We walked down to the village to shop in Heron and get some steps in. It looked gloomy but brightened up, in fact once again I regretted wearing a sweatshirt, and changed when I got home. 

We had breakfast at Streza, a bacon cob each, I didn't eat lunch after it, so it was worth it. 

I started batch making Christmas cards, just the basic ones for round here, and the ones I post. Not really basic, by any means, but those without embellishments. Stamped and hand colored. 

Monday. 

We went with Charlotte into Bridgeford for a coffee and a bit of a mooch around the charity shops. We found an idea for another Christmas gift, Kev ordered it and it should be here Saturday. But no rush as it's only going to get stashed. 

We got home and continued to watch Gilmore Girls, and later on,I did a bit more crafting. 

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Sunday.

A slow start, I got up at 7.30am, and sat doing my scrabble game, then read until Kev got up at 9am. 
We had breakfast, fed Willow.

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Saturday.

When Kev and I used to work on a Saturday, we would go through Central Avenue, West Bridgeford watching them set up the market, wistfully thinking that it would be nice to get off the bus, grab a coffee and wander around looking at the stalls. Now of course we can, and that's exactly what we did, grabbed a take out from Caffe Nero and had a bit of a mooch. 

Kev had a look in one of the charity shops, I think it was Cancer Research, and found a solid terracotta jack'o'lanten for outside, a bargain. He even donated another amount on top, because he thought they weren't asking enough for it. We then went round the stalls. I am glad we did as one young lady was selling jesomite ghosts, and they were really cute. I had a hard time picking just one. But in the end I chose one I named "Blankie" wrapped up in a throw, holding a mug of coffee, or hot chocolate. I got one of her cards, so I can perhaps buy another at some point. Jesomite, is a resin mixed with a powder that makes it look like stone. It's quite heavy, but you can mould it into whatever you like. 

We went into M&S, I got some more Halloween treats, to put in our Boo box, along with food for us tomorrow and even a Christmas gift, which can be stashed away. In there, if you don't get them when you see it, they go. So home with us it came to go into the Christmas sack in the wardrobe.

I also nipped into Grape Tree to stock up pistachio nuts. Then we were done, so ee walked up to the bus stop opposite Co-op. Even up that one, the oldies push in front of you to get on when a bus pulls up. I swear they are feral round that area. Bad enough in M&S, dodging in front of you at the checkouts like you are invisible. They'd get a time penalty in F one for over-taking and cutting you up. 

We got home, and my Sizzix order came, Tim's new Halloween goodies, and a Temu haul for Kev. I rearranged my tray display, giving Blankie a spot he deserves. 

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Friday.

A mizzly start. We donned raincoats and packed a brolly, got the bus and headed to the city, to pick up my Primark click and collect items. 

Those collected, and items purchased on top of those, hoodie ( for Kev) and leggings for me ( my others are too big now!) We went to Black Sheep for coffee, pleased to see they now have PSL on the menu. 

We then went to TK, but saw nothing new we wanted, does show that the buying early has worked. 

We left there and walked to M&S, we decided to get food to bring home rather than eat out. I chose Rainbow Bhajis, we couldn't find any raita to have with them so Kev made his own. 

They have the Halloween snacks in so I got a few to stash for our boo box. Including a light up tin cauldron. Be good to put trick or treat sweets in. We don't get many trick or treaters, but we do get a few, so that will be about the right size. 

We came back home and unpacked our goodies, eat lunch and had a couple of deliveries, one was my Practical Magic sweatshirt, its too warm to wear now, but come the winter it will be perfect. Really happy with it as it's embroidered rather than printed. I also got an Owens Sisters tshirt so that I can wear one or the other to the pictures when we go to see the new movie in a couple of weeks. 

Tier tray has been slightly updated, as I said it would do, its an ever evolving decor item. 

Apparently the usual suspects have been complaining to Kim over at the centre about the fact that we have solar panels, and they don't. Are we surprised? No. Are we bothered? Again no. 

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Thursday. 

I woke around 7am, got up and cuddled Willow, reading a little before Kev got up. 

When he had got up and we had breakfast, we got ready for the 9.30am bus. That's the first one we can get in the week to use our bus passes. So we got off in town, then caught the tram to Meadows Way West then we walked to the Starbucks to get our first PSL of the season. We had jackets on both of us, but the sun had come out and we were both too hot, so we took them off. We walked up and over the hill leading to Castle Marina retail park and made a beeline for Homesense. At this point we may have made some purchases of the Halloween kind. But all for the tier tray. A smallish house, a day of the dead figure ( small) and a not so small pumpkin clown holding a balloon. That will live quite happily next to the other clown girlie. 

We went to B&M to get food for Willow and a bottle of water for us both as we were hot and thirsty. We sat on the stones opposite Costa had a drink and a little rest before heading back over the bridge to Dunelm. We decided to try out the cafe there for lunch. We both had baked potatoes with tuna. Very nice they were too. The cafe wasn't very busy, but this is midweek, I bet it's rammed on a weekend... 

We crossed the road after and got the tram back to Market Square. A quick nip to Sainsbury's to get a few items like yogurt, fruit, and pasta, and then a walk up to catch the bus. They were running horrendously late ( what's new!) And we eventually got home at 3pm. 

I did a quick reshuffle of my tier tray and remembered to fish out my PSL mug candle, which I forgot to add yesterday. 

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Wednesday. 

A rainy miserable day, we decided to stay in. So, I got a few things done. 

I did my tier tray. Put all the Summerween stuff into one of my boxes and took out the Halloween I was going to use this time. A few bits I'm not using I left in there, but really I should by rights have got rid of, they were what I'd bought when I first had my tier tray from Temu, just to have stuff to put on there, rather than curated them as I went along like now. When the time comes to repack what I have now I will go everything properly and get a bin bag for the "filler" stuff I no longer want. 

The tray done, I turned my hand to a card, one more Halloween card to make sure I have enough, then I really must start to do some Christmas cards,ss I am a bit behind. 

I cleaned up and sat reading for a bit, the Charlotte came round and we watched a few episodes of Gilmore Girls. 

All in all a lovely relaxed day at home. 

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Tuesday. 

Our week to meet Sue and Pete for lunch. So we headed to the city. Of course we had to have Black Sheep coffee first, then to Superdrug to restock my deodorant refills, then Boyes to look for a tea bag squeezer ( nope, no where seems to have one, online it is then!) Then TJ Hughes to buy black card, while the spend £20, get a fiver off is still on. I bought four packs, as I get through so much black cardstock. I hadn't realised I'd run out! 

Then the usual call in to TK and the ghost I fancied getting was still there waiting for me to adopt him. He is adorable and will fit into the very ghostly bedroom. Other than that, I was very good, 

Then we went to meet Sue and Pete in The Roebuck for lunch. We are looking for new places to try, but it can't be too pricey. Hard really, but we do like a change. We might give The Malt Cross a go next time we meet up. If anyone reading has any other suggestions please feel free to leave a comment. 

We left them and got the bus home. Kev put the washing in over at the centre. 

My new house slippers have come from Amazon. I used to love being barefoot at home, but being diabetic means I shouldn't in case I hurt my feet by standing on something. I have a hard time finding slippers to stay on my left foot, as I can't grip them, my toes don't move, ( unless they spasm) so flip flops and mules are out of the question. I finally found some ballet type ones that have elastic round the sides to help them stay put. 

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Bank Holiday Monday.

We got up and headed out for a walk to the precinct. We didn't really anything, but we needed the walk. We went in Heron, got a few bits we didn't know we needed. 

We had a coffee at Streza because we could, 

We walked home and then had fish etc for lunch, it stayed down but I still kept the rest of the day light with toast for dinner. 

My new embossing folder came, gift from Kev, which is part of Tim's new Halloween line. I have the other stuff coming from Sizzix. 

I finished the pearl diy picture that Sue bought me for my birthday. It looks great and we found a spot above the light fitting in the unliving room.

I tried out my new embossing folder and used some distress oxides on it. Once that's fully dry it can wrap around a box or two to make me some risers for my tier tray. 

Later on Kev wanted to watch ( well re-watch ) Falling Down. Good movie, and often how Kev feels going into the city