That time of the year again!  by happypat

That time of the year again!

I just felt like doing the dresser this morning.
Lots of dust & stuff just plonked here & there, it really was looking in need of a good spruce up! I have to be in the mood to tackle it but it didn’t take me that long & it’s all shiny & clean ready for Christmas. I had to move the string of lights off as they weren’t working anymore but shall buy some more perhaps in Edinburgh this week.
As usual lots of cards, drawings etc gone back on there, I can’t ever throw them out although I do have a tin they go in when new things come to replace these.

Three good things:
1. I watched an amazing film last night by Peter Jackson of Lord of the Rings fame. Called They Shall Not Grow Old it was a re working of old footage from the First World War. It started as small black & white clips which gradually got bigger & turned into colour. Honestly I had to check it was still the old footage it was so clear & graphic. Really brought home to you how futile & horrific war is. Not for the faint hearted as there were bodies everywhere.
2. Glad to be alive & well!
3. We have left over mince & gravy to go with chips!
Nice to get every thing clean and tidy before Christmas - it all looks so lovely and homely Pat . Just realised how near Christmas is by now ! Not really in the mood but I have got my cards ready - to write at the end of the month/ beg of December !
November 12th, 2018  
@beryl I have my cards too Beryl but not written any yet, like you waiting till perhaps next week before I make a start!
November 12th, 2018  
Sort of job you need to do first thing..and be in mood for..i did my kitchen draws out yesterday...mmmm mince and chips.delicious...we had haggis yesterday we got from the Treacle market in Macclesfield last week..with turnips too..
November 12th, 2018  
Good job done... always satisfying when you finish a job you were putting off..
I'm hoping that PJ film has more showings as it was on once on Sunday... saw a few clips on TV and a interview with Peter and it looked very good... hes a clever kiwi..
Saw Bohemian Rhapsody the other day .. it's fantastic..
November 12th, 2018  
It looks great Pat! Yes - great reviews for that film, but I haven’t seen it yet.
November 12th, 2018  
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Your dresser looks beautiful, Pat.
November 12th, 2018  
Very satisfying to get these jobs done
November 12th, 2018  
That is really a huge job but those who like dressers have to put up with! Its really a work of art!
November 12th, 2018  
You have been busy, it looks nicely spruced up again now.
November 12th, 2018  
I just love your dresser and all the interesting things on it.
November 12th, 2018  
A lovely dresser and contents
November 12th, 2018  
@maggiemae you’re right of course but I do t mind as I love my dresser, it only took me a couple of hours today.
November 12th, 2018  
Your dresser is such a lovely feature in your kitchen and your life!! Love the idea of a tin to keep special drawings and things.
Have a lovely time in Edinburgh.....if I was retired I'd be right down to join you. With Susannah being in Amsterdam now there are no Bremners in Edinburgh and I do miss being able to pop down for a weekend or a day here and there. Allan was working there in 1997 for several years, Mon to Fri and then David Laura and Susannah all went to study there.....and work after.
November 12th, 2018  
Wonderful busy look!
November 13th, 2018  
Nicely composed and I am totally with you...I need to be in the mood and it’s really satisfying to do when I am
November 13th, 2018  
This is delightful! I love everything about it!
November 13th, 2018  
Looks fabulous - I adore a dresser and want one in our next house! I keep a chalk board in my kitchen too. So handy for "to do" things I need to not forget.
November 13th, 2018  
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