What’s top of my mind: Only a week to go!
Yes, this time next week Blogless Sandy and I will be in the air, heading for the Balkans. I realised that I should probably start to get ready, so I dug out my euros. I thought I had heaps… turns out I only had 35, which isn’t even enough for the tip to the tour guide.
After visiting Mum, with my brother, sister-in-law and their Golden puppy, I bought some euros and compression socks. (I should start looking after myself more.)
I’m also chipping away at the veggie garden and a quilt top.
Where I’m going: April’s Little Adventure.
I’ve just booked a ticket for tomorrow night. Stay tuned…
Where I’ve been: A baby shower.
Haven’t been to one of these in decades! My niece and her partner are expecting.
What I’m reading: ‘Like, Follow, Die’ by Blunt.
This is a thriller set in Sydney. I’m nearly finished. It’s a good read for a holiday – it’s a shame I didn’t get a digital copy for The Balkans.
What I’m watching: The Man in the High Castle.
This has gotten much better – I’ve saved the very last episode for tonight.
What I’m listening to: Into the Austenverse.
This is a terrific podcast about all things Jane Austen. David Campbell (Jimmy Barnes’ son) and his wife Lisa, are the hosts. It was originally meant to be 6 episodes long, just talking about her novels, but almost immediately it began looking at the movie and TV adaptations, etc.
Today I listened to an interesting episode where Lisa interviewed a Regency fashion expert. I now know what body type Jane Austen had. Amazing, the things you can learn.
I like the banter between the two of them, too. It’s clearly a good marriage. They enjoy each other so much.
What I’m eating: a crusty baguette.
I usually make my own bread rolls, but yesterday I saw a baguette in the supermarket. Mmmmm. Nothing like a crusty baguette with butter and Vegemite.
What I’m planning: the rest of my day.
A bit of patchwork, watering the garden, schnitzel and mashed potatoes for dinner – what a life!
Who deserves a thumbs-up: Jimmy Kimmel.
That joke about Melania “glowing like an expectant widow…”
Hilarious.
What has made me smile: Seeing that Carolin Bingley from The Other Bennet Sister is going to be in the latest season of Ted Lasso.
I’m here for it.
Dad joke of the day:
Have a nice trip to the Balkans!