Reports of snow all over the country today, some of it quite bad and roads closed and likewise schools.Any excuse these days for closing schools it seems, and then they wonder why standards fall. Here on North Merseyside, we live in a micro climate, and we actually get very little snow, the weather has to be very bad for us to get snow. We did get some back in January like everywhere else, but apart from waking up this morning to a white frost no signs of the heavy stuff. It is extremely cold though,VT has ordered another delivery of coal for next week of six bags. We now use the smokeless fuel which is excellent, and keeps athe radiators warm and heats the water too. At least the heating allowance helps with that.
We nipped out to Formby to the Waitrose that VT couldn't get near on Friday. Parking was fine today, no problem at all and the shop was fairly quiet. We got our veggies, and stocked up on a few things for Christmas and were home in time for our coffees.
VT got John and Anns parcel ready for posting just after lunch. There is nothing breakable but he wrapped everything up in a carrier bag to stop things being jolted. We got them : A little book of Christmas customs, A book about early Liverpool in pictures and words, A butler and Wilson poodle key ring in a really nice box, A reindeer soft toy decoration as company for the one we sent last year, and A DVD of Downton Abbey which I am sure they will enjoy. All wrapped and tagged, and put into a huge Jiffy bag, Then he took it down to the Post Office... £16.77p!!!!! I have never spent so much on a parcel before in my life..but they are worth it. Only hope they like the things after all that.
Tonight we are having:
broccoli and Cheese escalope
Squashed potatoes baked in the oven
Carrots and green beans
Mushroom sauce.
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We don't have any snow either and hoping it stays that way!! although it has been quite cold today. I'm busy wrapping up parcels too and hope that mine don't cost as much as yours to send!! :) managing to arrange to meet up with various members of the family who can deliver goods as well. Take care and keep warm. Judith
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