Why is it, that when I get up early and have washing on the line soon after breakfast, I get so busy with other things - and it is only at 11pm when I am climbing into bed, I remember it is still on the whirlygig outside in the garden? And although it was probably bone dry at midday, it's got a bit damp - so I end up leaving it out all night!
Why is it that I carry the Nectar vouchers in my purse for days but do not manage to get to Sainsburys until the day after they run out? And petrol vouchers come the week after filling up, and will expire before we need to buy more fuel.
Why is it, when I go confidently into the loft to get a piece of fabric from my boxes, it isn't where I was sure I saw it last week? Although I am glad to find something I was looking for in May, I have to abandon my search because now in June, it is too hot up there.But these are trivial issues. I am fortunate to have a garden where I can hang washing, and a head of healthy [if greying] hair. My stash is a useful resource, its untidiness is a problem of my own making. And having our own transport to get to the shops is a blessing in a village where buses run hourly, if at all.
Love the A A Milne quote! It may be going on display in my house!
ReplyDeleteI think the quote came from one of his many plays, which have been somewhat overshadowed by the Pooh stories. It is definitely from AAM, but I cannot pinpoint the source yet.
DeleteAlways seeing the blessings of our situation makes for a happier life!
ReplyDeleteNow I'll be humming the chorus "count your blessings" all day....
DeleteI try to count my blessings every day, but I find the small things test my patience. Your loft is very tidy, ours is because we have nothing in it! When we downsized to this smaller home we vowed to keep the loft free of things, it just has insulation in it. As we age it is harder to get up to the loft. Your hair always looks very well groomed. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue. I rarely post the bad hair day photos [although our Family Portrait taken last summer shows it was a windy day]
DeleteSainsbury's vouchers are always at the wrong time. I had an order this week followed by an offer of a free delivery in 10 days time! I order once a month.
ReplyDeleteQuite frustrating
DeleteLove the Pooh cartoon. He is so right. I am very disorganised but sometimes when I am looking for one thing I find something I had bought ages ago. Talking about craft things, not expensive items.
ReplyDeleteI think craft stuff gets moved about the house at night by the pixies!
DeleteWhat a really well organised loft! Nectar points vouchers annoy me because you frequently get given given vouchers for things you have just bought and frequently have only a week to use them. I left a huge washing of towels out last night assuming Norrie had brought them in when I was at the dentist on my 2 hour appointment for another crown. Ten minutes in the drier this morning and now all folded away. Catriona
ReplyDeleteAnother 👑 crown? Shame you can't save your nectar points to use at the dentists
DeleteIt's somebody's law. The one about dropped toast always landing jammy side down. Although I believe the toaster law has been scientifically proved, whereas the other examples merely prove we are all a law unto our own selves..
ReplyDeleteWe are indeed.
ReplyDeleteI think it is simply called 'Sod's Law', well it is in our house.
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a decent Sainsbury's voucher in ages, they are all for things like 10,000 points if I take out pet insurance. Or telling me about special offers that I have no interest in. Even the cashiers ask us now if we actually want they, if not they go straight in the bin behind the checkouts. What a waste of paper.
I haven't had a pet or bought pet food for over 16 years, yet I get those vouchers too...
DeleteLaundry on the washing line should have some kind of electronics to remind us to take it in, since everything else seems to be attached to gadgets. I often forget mine too, and have also left it out overnight, often getting it an extra rinse!
ReplyDeleteI suppose I could tell Alexa to remind me about washing. But I hate being dependent on That Woman!
ReplyDeleteI like your conundra!
ReplyDeleteI hope things are settling down for you in L A now.
DeleteI just realised my washing is still on the line. Thanks for the reminder. 😊
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