I told the dogs that David30 was coming for dinner. Poppy and Scout immediately went to wait for him to arrive.
Obviously, Jeffrey didn’t have the foggiest idea of what I was saying.
What’s top of my mind: I’ve hit triple digits with this series!
I’m not going to lie… I stole the idea for this weekly series from Spo, who’s been doing this forever. Considering that I don’t write these posts when I’m traveling, it seems that I’ve also been writing these forever. I think these entries give a nice look at what retirement life is like, which I know I was always interested in while I was slogging away at work.
I also like the way that it keeps me accountable. “Oh! It’s Wednesday AGAIN. Better write a post!”
Where I’m going: out for a walk with the dogs.
The Little Woofs are giving me ‘that look.’ You know the one I mean.
Where I’ve been: to lunch with Mum.
Week 2 of my 3-week stint of taking Mum to the hydrotherapy pool. While she was in the pool this week, I went for a walk instead of staying in the muggy humidity. I ended up walking to the school and back. I didn’t go in because I knew it was parent/teacher day so most of my friends would be working from home.
But I was texting a fellow Survivor fan from school last night before the Grand Finale and we’ve arranged to have a quick catch-up next Tuesday. By the time I walk there and back, I’ll have about 10 minutes to spare to have a chat. It’ll be fun!
What I’m reading: Nothing.
I know – unprecedented, right?
I’ve just finished an audiobook, but it was so awful that I’m not going to bring it up in polite conversation. It was a 16-hour listen that could easily have been halved.
What I’m watching: a new chart I’ve drawn up.
I have my No Spend Days chart, my Earn My Rates Back chart and now I have a new one. I’m still trialling it, but so far it looks good.
What I’m listening to: I’m back to podcasts.
In my everlasting whirl of audiobook to podcasts to audiobook, I’m back to my pods. Such a relief after the last book.
What I’m eating: pasta with fresh tomato sauce from the garden.
The sauce also has our own garlic, chilli, green leaves, basil and oregano as well as tomatoes.
Not bad.
What I’m planning: Travel. (Of course.)
I’m still thinking about those Northern Lights.
And about a dozen other places. Ah well, it’s fun to dream.
Who deserves a ‘thumbs-up’: Me.
For making it to 100 Wednesday W’s. When I’m on a good thing, I stick to it!
What has made me smile: Look at this!
This is what every quilter lives for! Tom31 wanted me to make a baby gift for one of his best mates. He was expecting a baby girl. This is the quilt I made. I’m so glad little Ava adores it.
Dad joke of the day:
Congratulations on reaching 100 posts! I’m newly retired (since November) but your posts gave me inspiration and ideas when I was still working. I’m really enjoying retirement and look forward to seeing more of your entertaining and interesting posts ????
Yes, retirement’s pretty damned good. The posts will keep coming – I’ve been blogging since 2007 so it’s a way of life for me. 🙂
Congratulations on reaching 100 Wednesday W’s–what a whopping win!
Haha!
Congrats on 100 W posts. Should I tell you that I have a spreadsheet of books you have read and I like the sound of. Of course I order them from the library when I need a new read.
Me too! I’ve read so many great books since I retired. 🙂