It's been a whirlwind week and I'm only just catching up with myself. We had three evening social engagements including one on Thursday and which had Rambo seriously disapproving. I've been working 10 hour days, too...
This was Rambo waiting - not so patiently for bedtime: from his lookout point at the top of the stairs when we got in from a 50th birthday party. For me, it's a "school night" because Fridays start in the kitchen soon after 7am.
Yesterday, my feet were sore when I started my market prep because at the party, I was on them from 7pm and until we got home at 10h45. And I was not wearing entirely sensible shoes. And we danced...
Friday evening, we caught up with S & A again for a bite at the local. I have to admit that I was very glad not to have be on my feet for any longer than necessary, knowing that I'd be on them again today from 6am to at least 12 noon. And I was. Surprisingly for mid-month and a cold, windy day, it was a good market.
Windfalls from afar
As most of you know, I repurpose jars, so when S & A came through, they brought eight boxes of jars - theirs and mostly those that a longtime friend (as in from 40+ years ago...) collects them from colleagues at his office.
I have started to sort them and already I'm in jar heaven: there are lots and lots - like jelly tots - that are useable.
Yes, they need sorting and cleaning - labels and jars - and lids need spraying, but all that amounts to a considerable savings for both the planet and the cashflow.
To say that I'm thrilled, is an understatement. Clearly, it doesn't take much to make me happy!
Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa
Photo: Selma
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