Saturday, 2 January 2016

Just Another Day.....


Took a drive to the cottage today...
The closer we got...
The less snow there was...
And...
The warmer it got...
No sunshine...
Very cloudy and damp...
Boyfriend shut the water down... 
I emptied the rest of the fridge...
Packed up some cans of soup...
Brought some linens home to wash up...
So...
They will....
Smell fresh and lovely when we open her up again!! 
I stepped into the shed to get some bird seed...
And...
A wee flurry of snow blew by...
Just for a few minutes...
 



I have not had time to sift thru my pictures from last year....yet...
I have not had time to take any Christmas decor down yet...
Perhaps tomorrow will accomplish a few things...

Right now...
I am going to relax...
And then...
Put some Chicken Thighs...which are soaking in buttermilk...
Into some panko crumbs and into the oven...
I think a few roasted potatoes and some Zucchini will do nicely...

Hope you are all well and enjoying this extra long holiday!!
It will all be over before we know it!!

Tomorrow night is the last Season of Downton Abbey...
Looking forward to enjoying that...

                Enjoy your evening my friends...

                           Cheers!  :o)
                               linda
 
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  1. Amy at love made my home2 January 2016 at 14:38

    Enjoy Downton! It is a good one!! Glad you had a good time at the cottage. Our decorations will come down tomorrow, cannot bear to take them down too soon. Hope you have a good week! xx

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:48

      I did the tree today....phew! Remind me again why I have a real tree!!!

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  2. Lynne2 January 2016 at 16:02

    Sweet little fluffy bird . . .
    Nice photo catch . . .
    I like seeing Linda too . . .
    Enjoy Downton . . . I am ready, have the DVR set . . .

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  3. Laurie2 January 2016 at 16:53

    I never have gotten into Downton Abbey, mainly because I didn't even know it existed until a couple of years ago. But it seems like a very popular show. I love your birdie picture! This weather has been crazy this winter. I'm so ready for winter weather. And I'm ready for you to get snow so that you can share pictures of it with us southerners.

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:49

      Crazy for sure Laurie!
      We have snow here at home...would like some sunshine!!

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  4. Eddie Bluelights2 January 2016 at 18:32

    Cute little bird . . .
    It will be the next season at the cottage before you know it ~ know how you love it so much . . . :)

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:50

      Hi Eddie...
      I like your outlook on life!!
      I guess it will only be a few months til we open!!

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  5. Wanda2 January 2016 at 19:01

    Your just another day sounds like something from a book. Speaking of Downtown Abby....check out my blog. Today we went to the Post Parade Showcase (where you can see all the Rose Parade Floats up close and personal. There was a great one for Downtown Abby. Tomorrow starts our normal routine...New years parties and events behind us. Church and football tomorrow. Your chicken thighs sound good ~ do you soak a lot of things in buttermilk?

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:51

      I do Wanda...chicken,pork and fish...makes them so tender and juicy!!
      Enjoy your week...

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  6. Suza2 January 2016 at 20:21

    Sweet birdie shot and lovely picture of you!
    Bye, bye cottage... rest well.
    Today was a sad day as a dear friend of mine died unexpectedly after a brief illness. Had known him over 30 years, performed together, etc. Tough way to start a new year but serves to remind us how precious life is.

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:52

      Oh dear...so sorry to hear that...my condolences Suzanne..

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  7. Blondie's Journal2 January 2016 at 22:11

    You look as I imagine you in this pic. And very good I might say.

    It sounds so great and 'solid' at your cottage, what we would have been doing. Ahh, soon enough...no pity party here tonight. Your dinner sounds so great. I pulled together a chicken stir fry with veggies and a little balsamic and honey. Done in 10 minutes including chopping. We are eliminating carbs to a minimum so no need for potatoes or rice. Dismal but good in the long run...maybe twice a week if we are really, really good ha!

    Happy 2016---have I said that already in previous comments??!!!

    Jane x

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:53

      Hahaha! Yes...especially when the pics are a wee bit blurry!!
      Your dinner sounds delish...I should heed your advice, and forget the carbs for a while...
      Countdown to the sun is on!

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  8. Anonymous3 January 2016 at 04:23

    still looks like Christmas here as well, your photos are always beautiful, its sad to see Downton end,,

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:54

      Christmas has returned to its tubs for another season..
      Needles all vacuumed up...geesh...what a production!

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  9. La Table De Nana3 January 2016 at 06:16

    Looking forward to DA:)
    We are still snowed under more came overnight..every day a small accumulation on top of the biggest one.
    It's lovely though..
    Have a great day..our tree will be up until Epiphany..

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:55

      We only got the one snowfall...but it has turned cold, for sure!
      How lucky to be able to keep the tree up...I will miss the lights!!
      All ready for Downton!

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  10. Betsy Brock3 January 2016 at 08:35

    I'm almost sad to get into the regular routine! haha.
    Closing up the cottage for the winter reminds me of tucking it in for a long winter's nap. :)
    Chicken thighs sound yummy....it might be a frozen pizza for us here. lol....Sunday night tradition.

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:56

      Sounds perfect to me Betsy!!
      Making pork tenderloin tonight...kind of burnt out from cooking...
      Need a few new things to make!!

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  11. tammy j3 January 2016 at 09:00

    finally tonight and downton abbey and then cumberbatch and sherlock!
    i thought DA would never get here.
    love your glasses. very chic!

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:57

      I have a very hard time understanding Sherlock...way too deep for me!!
      Boyfriend loves it!!
      Got those glasses last Spring...called "Butterscotch"...yummy!!!

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  12. Blue Grumpster3 January 2016 at 10:08

    A bit of relaxation never hurt anyone. Good plan, Linda.

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 10:58

      Hi Blue...
      That was yesterday...
      This is today...
      I worked and worked and worked...
      And put Christmas away...
      How are you this fine day??

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  13. September Violets3 January 2016 at 13:57

    Always a bit sad closing up for the season ... like our last camping trip in fall. I'm glad winter finally arrived, even if the snowfall is minimal. It's nice to see a bit of sparkly glitter on the ground. That's a really nice B&W shot of you! I got the last of Christmas boxed up today ... pine needles EVERYWHERE ... and mine is a fake tree! Happy New Year Linda!
    Wendy

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 14:11

      Lots of needles here.....all cleaned up!
      Happy New Year Wendy.....

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  14. Unknown3 January 2016 at 14:06

    Lovely shed photo of you, Ms. Linda. Went to an Indonesian celebration on the weekend, posted some FB photos today. And our favourite thing to do, two movies the last couple of days. Also looking forward to Downton tonight, sorry that it'll be the final season. Have a good week and take care of your "sinus thingey" this week. Promise? :)

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    1. Linda3 January 2016 at 14:14

      HI Hester....
      2 movies? Our son gave us a blue ray, with a stick loaded with movies! We have watched 2!
      But mostly.....watching Game of Thrones....all the old episodes...raunchy, but I fast forward! Hahaha!
      Perhaps you will see me on Tuesday!

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    2. Unknown3 January 2016 at 16:36

      Great about Tuesday, but no pressure, ha, ha. I'll be waiting at the front door of SC....just kidding. Take care...

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    3. Linda3 January 2016 at 16:44

      OMG you are too funny Miss Hester!
      I will be in touch...if I can find a pair of pants that fit me!!

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  15. Linda4 January 2016 at 04:52

    Cold, cold, cold this morning, wind chills of -26 Celsius So the cottage is shut down for another season, I'm sure you will miss your regular visits. Did you enjoy Downton? going to miss it when it finishes.

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    1. Linda4 January 2016 at 04:53

      Also, so many people on Coronation Street taking a break, won't be many regular cast left. Emily is going off to Peru to be with her nephew Spider. Can't say I like Nessa, love how Amy calls her the Lock Nessa monster.

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