Good morning Mick and all GN's on a still grey and very chilly Good Friday morning. I fell asleep in my chair last night and only woke at about 2am. Not good sleeping like that, doesnt help the aches and pains and my knees and ankles object strongly, but on the plus side I did at least get some sleep! So I staggered off to bed and this morning need to catch up on all the bits that were left last night.
Yesterday was a mix of a day. I was plodding along rather struggling , but did get the washing done and out on the line, as it was blowing a bit and the weather was mixed. The sun came out and then the sky greyed over but still dry etc. A friend was at a meeting but texted suggesting we met up for coffee after that , so I finished off a couple of small jobs and then happily abandoned any other efforts and went on the yellow peril to meet her at Neros. The town was quite busy and I was glad I was on the peril as the roads were busy with somewhat irate traffic, blowing horns and long queues of people , no doubt itching to get off on trips for Easter.
We met up and she had been away for 3 days and tried YH for the first time and talked of how it had gone and I have used it quite a bit, especially if I was on my way somewhere. Because I wake early and have camped and so forth, all I want is a clean bed and a shower and I dont take breakfast with them, I can get up and sorted and off early , and am often away before anyone else is around. I had texted the cleaners and said I would be back to see them, but stayed a bit later than I meant to and by the time I was home, the transformation to clean and tidy had been accomplished and the kitchen floor still damp from their ministrations. But I found Debbies gilet in the bedroom and text them and Jessie called back for it so was able to pay her.
After I had eaten and checked through my calendar etc, I got down to my next important thing which was to organise my insurance and pay for the trip to St Kilda, which I had decided to do after checking finances etc etc.It is obviously suiting the company and me as they offered me a double cabin for a single price no extras, as they hadnt got this filled and so I decided it was not to be missed, and it is actually going at a special anniversary time that my husband and I shared, which I chose to think of as a time to remember our sailing together. So I sorted and paid for a years annual insurance and then went through the correct channels to pay the company, but the blasted bank did not allow the funds to go through!
I am aware of the chances of scams and people paying out sums or being coerced etc., but as I had done everything correctly and used all the proper codes etc etc., I was really annoyed at the mess. This was later in the afternoon . I had to contact the company and explain that I had funds and that I will be sorting it out today, and made sure that I did not lose the very good offer I had. But of course being Good Friday there will no doubt be hassle to get into contact and get it sorted. I have never had anything like this happen before, but when I had a decent bank on the high street I simply went down and told them what I was planning, such as paying a deposit for a car, and who I was paying etc and all was fine. So we shall see how I manage today. It is a one chance to get out there and I shall be really annoyed if this wrecks it! So I need to plot how and in what order I shall attempt to get this sorted, and may have to see what I can do tomorrow when there are places open.
So that had me fuming , annoyed with the bank, annoyed with myself as if I had done this earlier before going to meet my friend I could have probably got it sorted. Well I did a few more jobs but also watched the blast off of the rocket etc. My goodness that made me feel old, as I remember so clearly watching Sputnik going overhead, being in Roumania when the men reached the moon and a man pointing to the moon and saying " a lua a lua" and all the things that happened in between. So quite a span of exploration within my lifetime, but I still think my great aunt had a greater span in hers. She went from walking or pony and trap to bicycling and driving her own car, and of course phones and tvs etc etc. Ah it has started to spit with rain, yet the sky seems to be clearing to a blue on the horizon. Think it is going to be a mixed day today for weather, so should encourage me in my sorting paperwork today.
Hope you have a successful sorting out day Mick. Susan56 sounds as though you have had a good time away , and hope you have an easy journey home. Your patchwork hearts sound lovely GrandMattie. Will they be difficult to sew on? I did some patchwork many years ago but it was all simple straight edges to sew up. Karma lady I am with you about staying off the roads today, not really tempted anyway with the chilly weather here. You are always so busy it will probably be good for you to have a rest today before tackling your next project.
Hoping all GN's are having a good start to the day and are able to meet friends and family where possible. May you all have a peaceful day today
