Moving on

Cherryfudge

Watty1 said:

I am !  Goodness woman prepping mincemeat at that time, whatever next.

Do you remember the name of the person who lived like it was the 1940s?  I'd be interested if you do.   

The mincemeat is now in the oven to melt the suet... (pretend suet so I can give to vegetarians). The bit I licked off the spoon is delicious even before the brandy stage.

@Watty1, the YouTube channel is 'Real Vintage Dolls House'. I haven't watched many of them but it's interesting.

Rhyddid2026

One of her videos popped up on my YouTube last week! I had been meaning to find her again so thanks for the info 😃

Cherryfudge

I watched another of the Vintage Dolls House this evening: I see she's a fan of the Moomins!

The mincemeat is completed: it was supposed to make six jars but made precisely five: perhaps I filled them a bit too full, but I don't think that accounts for all the shortfall. Nevertheless, I hope to give some away as it will take a long time to eat all that mincemeat!

The Christmas cake is largely assembled but I would have been up till all hours baking it so that's now scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. I see I made a note to myself long ago that the assembling takes one and a quarter hours, plus whatever time is taken weighing, mixing and soaking the fruit.

I've steered clear of supermarkets today, though DH kindly went out for ground almonds for me. I admit to buying a children's book off Vinted (£4.61?) for the delightful illustrations: I hope the girls will like it as much as I do!

Dinner was breaded fish, baked potato and vegetables. We don't often have chippie chips anymore. These potatoes were freebies from L1dl, and they baked well.

DH has been unwell today: his chronic condition has been brewing again. He's due a routine check this coming week so he's reluctant to take medication in case that masks anything.

I braved the work laptop and to my surprise I can still get into my emails (it times out after a while and I have to go to to ICT to have it reset). Nothing there to worry about, but I'm glad I have it working so I can use it if needed at a class.

We missed the worst of the storm but it's been a grey day. I did some laundry and put the towels in the tumble dryer for an hour which I'm hoping will mean the house doesn't get too damp. We have a small dehumidifier so that's running next to the airer, and it's been chilly so the heating has been on.

I think that's it for tonight.

ladybird1106

Hope Mr C feels better soon and doesn’t suffer too much before he’s seen a dr.
love 🐞

Cherryfudge

Thank you @ladybird1106, he has been better today. Not perfect but a lot better.

We went to church this morning and there was a short business meeting after the service so we were a bit late home. However, we talked to my boss from the Wednesday job and I've put her in the picture with my current thinking. She passed on a nice comment from a colleague, and I've said I'll get back to her after Christmas. I'm also considering joining the Christmas choir but when I heard the music, I wasn't so keen. I've not made any commitment at the moment but would need to start attending rehearsals soon.

Dinner was roast chicken (so leftover for the next few days!) then I baked the Christmas cake with a small one for Auntie as well. Those are now wrapped and starting to mature, and the mincemeat is put away.

By the time those were done, it was about three o'clock so we did a thorough lot of warm-up exercises and went for a run (repeated C25K week 5 run 2). The bright running jackets are back in use but I still want to get decent lights, for safety's sake. Amazingly, running didn't set off DH's cough and we both enjoyed it. I ran faster for having someone running with me, which proves it can be done (though possibly not sustained). Afterwards I did some more exercises off YT, probably overdoing it a bit as I'm now a bit achy.

I think that's about it for today.

ladybird1106

I’ve tried to do the c25k several times and usually get to about week five and end up with shin splints. I’ve decided my body wasn’t designed for running, just walking. 

Love 🐞