I’ve watered the plants this morning, washed four loads of washing and listened to The Archers Omnibus. I don’t have to leave for work until 1pm.
I wrapped the Beatrix Potter Tales of Peter Rabbit book which was delivered yesterday and I will post it to my great nephew on Tuesday.
I like sending books to children and Peter Rabbit is a good start from Rew’s collection .
I had a lovely New Year’s Eve last night. A lovely meal and a good natter.
I was in bed before midnight, though I heard the fireworks cracking as the Pub led the village celebrations
Dorothy fearful of the noise, burrowed under the duvet like a big fat mole.
A good start to, hopefully, a very good year.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed xx
DeleteHappy happy New Year John. Wishing you an amazing 2023. Many thanks for your continued blogging friendship and here's to more of the same in the coming year. Lots of love. XXXX
ReplyDeleteI think you , like weave and jo and a few others have almost been with me from the very start
DeleteXxxx thank you
Happy New Year John. I like your penguin pot! x
ReplyDeleteIt was a Christmas gift from my sister , I like it too
DeleteNever too early to start children loving books. A very happy, healthy and joyous New Year to you, John, and all who visit you, either in person or virtually. Let's hope it's a good one. xx
ReplyDeleteYes, let’s hope so dearheart
DeleteHappy New Year to you, John. May 2023 be a Peaceful, Healthy and Prosperous year and may you continue to cope with all life's ups and downs.
ReplyDelete- Rosemary xx
Amen , thank you Rosemary
DeleteHappy New Year John. Best wishes on your new endeavors.
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And to you “ Bun”
DeleteHappy New Year - I noticed everyone is smiling today x
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DeleteI like to buy my grandchildren the books I loved as a child , for Christmas I bought my granddaughter the wind in the willows. I hope she loves it as much as I do .
ReplyDeleteYou can’t go wrong with some classics ,nthough I never liked willows
DeleteHNY John!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
It is 6:40 a.m. in S. Colorado on 1-1-2023! And, a new year has begun!
ReplyDeleteAnd we walk on………..together
DeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI like to but children’s books for myself and for children as there is much pleasure to be had in reading a beautiful book. Thank you to everyone working today and glad you had a lovely Hogmanay night. Catriona
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely change of my routine …and a significant one
DeleteHere we go! Hope the New Year brings you much happiness! Thanks for blogging!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen x
DeleteHappy New Year John...looking forward to meeting up again x
ReplyDeleteYes I agree
DeleteI too love to give Peter Rabbit books as a first gift.
ReplyDeleteIt was that or Mrs tiggiewinkle
DeleteI’ve done one load of laundry and need to water the plants. You put me to shame... always. The cats were not thrilled with the fireworks either. I closed a kitchen cabinet less than silently this morning and they both ran out of the room and had to be coaxed back.
ReplyDeleteI’ve seen your flat it’s immaculate x
DeleteThat’s only because I don’t show it when it’s not. (Although there’s never any dog drool.)
DeleteHappy New Year John Gray. Wishing you good meals, good friends, good health and contentment.
ReplyDeleteThat was me. I keep getting logged out 🤪
DeleteThank you Linda , I hope so too
Delete"Peter Rabbit" is a wonderful start for Rew and a love of books early on will endlessly rnrich his life.
ReplyDelete"Child of pure unclouded brow
And dreaming eyes of wonder!
Though time be fleet and I I and thou
Are half a life asunder,
Thy loving smile will surely hail
The love-gift of a fairy tale." - Lewis Carroll
Wishing you all good things, always.
Hugs!
Lovely
DeleteEvery child loves Peter Rabbit!
ReplyDeleteIf not the story , then the paintings
DeleteI watched "Bell, Book, and Candle" on TV last night, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, ending just before midnight. When I took my little Chihuahua out, it sounded like a war zone in the surrounding neighborhood. Luckily, he isn't fazed by fireworks or any loud noises like truck traffic when we're out walking. However, a fly in the house completely panics him. Bonne année !
ReplyDeleteChihuahua S never know just how small they are
DeleteI love buying books for gifts, especially for kids. We spent a quiet night at home also. Heard a few fireworks after midnight, which 3 out of 4 cats, do not appreciate and went and hid. Claire, my black female who looks so much like Albert, always opts to head towards the "danger" to check it out. She's a brave little soul. Blessings for a good year, all around. Ranee (USA)
ReplyDeleteBrave cats always make my heart sing a bit
DeleteHappy New Year. I wish you joy and excitement.
ReplyDeleteI hope for both xx
DeleteHappy New Year, John. From my kitchen table to yours, all the best in 2023. --Elise
ReplyDeleteMay we share many more buckets of coffee together
DeleteA very happy new year to you, John. I hope it's full of good health, luck and pleasant surprises (and less pet accidents in the house).
ReplyDeleteOnly one today x
DeleteHappy New Year JG - May it be a good one for you and yours
ReplyDeleteAnd to you x
DeleteI too was in bed before midnight not a lot of fireworks here this year which was a welcome change. Happy New Year ...let's hope it's better than the last couple of years. Much love to all the fur babies and a special hug to my favourite blogger.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
Thank you deArheart xxx
DeleteHappy New Year John. Wishing you all the best for 2023.
ReplyDeleteThank you susan
DeleteI love the little penguin and the jug next to it. What an enticing home you keep.
ReplyDeleteHere's to a good year, John!
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DeleteI couldn't possibly go to bed before midnight on New Year's Eve - just for the memory of auld acquaintances and all those other New Year's Eves.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year..that's a lovely idea, giving a book.
ReplyDeleteLove that windowsill
Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteWe were woken at 20 mins after midnight by blasts far and near, then again at 5am behind the house. It used to be that fireworks were lit on the dot of midnight; then that was it.
ReplyDeletePeter Rabbit will be wonderful for your nephew. I also love the picture books by Sarah Garland, especially "Having a Picnic".
ReplyDeleteWishing you the happiest of years ahead, JayGee. I'm sure you'll continue keeping us entertained/moved with tales of your own life and that of your 'family'. Stay well, Dear.
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