We have just returned from a lazy holiday at the beach (pics to come later). I even went for a swim in the ocean...delicious.
This morning I awoke to the distinct chill of autumn and spurred on by online friends discussing winter preparations I have formulated the Big Chill list.
* Complete the winter knitting - 2 pairs of socks for O6, vests for A3 and C3, beanie for moi, scarf for O6, sweater for moi.
*Sew up merino skivvies and long johns for the family.
*Make polar fleece dressing gowns for the kiddoes.
*Draught stop the windows with draught stop window stuff.
*Make draught stoppers for the back and front doors.
*Source firewood - Dad and J's work first, then buy if necessary
*Apply for energywise subsidy for further insulation for the oh so cute, but rather old and draughty cottage.
*Plant out the remainder of the winter vege garden, and plant cover crops for the empty spaces.
*Give the ornamental gardens a good prune and plant bulbs for the spring.
*Replace the old cotton curtains in our room with thermal backed drapes.
*Stock up the craft boxes, make a sewing basket and organise the spare room for indoor activities.
*Sort out the read-aloud booklist, essential winter viewing and audio books.
*Stock up on hot chocolate and marshmallows.
*Make a huge pot of pumpkin soup with the pumpkins we have been gifted and freeze in family sized portions.
1 comment:
oh dear, you (and your online discussing winter prep friends) are so organised. That list has left me feeling quite tired lol. So now I am off to join my family in the spa and completely ignore the fact that the mornings are decidedly nippy these days. If you get tired of being all organised you are very welcome to come join me in my ignorance is bliss spa pool ;)
xxx
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