I did not sleep well last night….. I had acid reflux when I woke about 1.30am. It could have been the amount of steak pie I scoffed. (Definitely back eating meat for now)
I lay awake for a while.
There was also a fair amount of snoring going on… 😆
I didn’t get up until just before 9 as I read for a bit.
We were both on the clear out boat today.
I plonked him on a footstool and directed the traffic 😆😆
We were really ruthless and had a great morning. I don’t think we even argued. 😆
So we have a very small loft and it’s in the eaves of our very old cottage.
Look at it now!!! We are not finished but this as full and a real dumping ground.
I cannot tell you how happy this makes me feel!!
There were warnings issued that things will not be dumped in here EVER again. 😆 We’ll see….
There was a village dog walk at 12.30. We used to do this every Christmas Eve and I haven’t been for years. This Christmas Eve was a howling gale. Today has been the first decent day since I finished work back on 19th December!
It is so beautiful. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen the sky this blue…. Ok well I saw it in Iceland for a few hours 😆
Here we all go. I only took Calaidh and Craig walked the others.
We walked right up to the disused golf course, looking away across to Lochwinnoch. I haven’t been here for so long. You could see as far as the snow capped Ben Lomond but I didn’t get a photo of that.
SELFIE!!
Here’s Calaidh posing in front of Julie’s bush 😆….. it’s a beautiful pink Rhodedendron bush, when it flowers. 🌸
There isn’t a cloud in the sky. It’s freezing but there’s a lovely warmth to the sun.
Calaidh is loving life without her pack. Enjoying time with the other dogs.
Rachel-two-doors-down had treats for them all. Here’s Calaidh being cheeky trying to get a treat first!
Even the grass looks really green against the blue. All the puppers are the same colour apart from Calaidh.
Here we are again!
Heading back down across the fields.
It’s just so lovely to breathe in the fresh air.
Rachel managing across the gate with her Prosecco intact!
Me managing to get across the gate with my water bottle intact! 😆
I went back upstairs to continueclearing out and Calaidh lay down on the bed… she is sparko. Totally out for the count.
By the time I finish, Craig’s watching the football so I’m in the sun room with the doggos. Look at that beautiful sunset out the window. Also a lovely glow from the candle.
And Calaidh is enjoying being cuddled up with the heat of the stove. It’s bitter outside!!
It’s been a lovely day. I’m making a lovely dinner too. Check me. I could get used to this not working malarkey.
Stay safe everyone ☀️🏴☀️
The Rambling Sloth 🦥 
Very impressed with your clearing out 🏆🥇. I need to start tomorrow. It seemed a bit cloudy last night and we didn’t believe you that we would see the Northern lights from the boat but your good vibes worked!! We definitely saw them, lots, green and pink and even white which the guide said was very rare and some people think doesn’t exist. We really enjoyed it and the boat inside was cosy too with good snacks!! 😊. Home now and the Iceland adventure is over ☹️X
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The stats were off the charts last night and you’ve seen a once in a lifetime kind of colours. I was following a guy who was there so I knew you’d see it. So glad the boat was cosy, I’d have thought you would be freezing, I was worried about that. I have LOVED my clear out but you be kind to yourself as you’ve got lots to deal with now you’re back. Take care of yourself and always here if you need a virtual hug xx
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Yes it was quite cold out on deck (but not nearly as bad as the first night we stood outside freezing our feet off!) and we came into the boat for a cosy break and then back out again. You’re right, I’m back to reality now, I started crying in the bus back to Windsor, then a huge bouquet of flowers from the care home on my doorstep greeted me (how lovely) and lots of cards etc X
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Awwww bless you. I’m so glad you got a little Iceland interlude. Reality sucks a bit just now. So lovely re the flowers and cards. Just go gentle. You’ve never had to deal with this in your life before. Take one day at a time. X
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