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Monday 21st December 2020 - I'm a man of reason, and they say "'Tis the season to be jolly"
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Morning.
Lyrics - I'm a man of reason, and they say "'Tis the season to be jolly"
The presents I posted second class arrived with people the next day alehouse!
Hope the shopping isn't too stressful Hazel. Good to hear that you have a vaccine approved, it is hopefully the beginning of the end though we're probably still in for a long haul.
Enjoy the time off RFJ. Hope the second treatment goes well.
Didn't realise you were going up two tiers Els - are cases rising on Orkney? Well done for turning out for the xc.
You really are multitalented OH.
No running today which is probably just as well as I had a very bad night even by my poor standards and my knees ache. I'm debating seeing if I can get my hair cut at the walk in hairdressers, it was last done the day before our first lock down and is rather straggly. Cake is unlikely to get iced today. Was going to bake a stollen but enthusiasm is low.
Lyrics - I'm a man of reason, and they say "'Tis the season to be jolly"
The presents I posted second class arrived with people the next day alehouse!
Hope the shopping isn't too stressful Hazel. Good to hear that you have a vaccine approved, it is hopefully the beginning of the end though we're probably still in for a long haul.
Enjoy the time off RFJ. Hope the second treatment goes well.
Didn't realise you were going up two tiers Els - are cases rising on Orkney? Well done for turning out for the xc.
You really are multitalented OH.
No running today which is probably just as well as I had a very bad night even by my poor standards and my knees ache. I'm debating seeing if I can get my hair cut at the walk in hairdressers, it was last done the day before our first lock down and is rather straggly. Cake is unlikely to get iced today. Was going to bake a stollen but enthusiasm is low.
If you think you can or you think you can't you're probably right.
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Lyrics: no
Yesterday's were Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Brenda Lee.
What: perhaps another easy hour
Why: good question
Supermarket any minute.
On a more optimistic note, as of today summer will start to gradually approach. Seems a long way off!
On a different line our 19yo VW van goes in for MOT today ...
XC yesterday was hard.
Cases not going up here but Sturgeon calling for tough preventative action. All mainland Scotland in highest tier from 26th and islands move to tier 3. All but essential travelling between regions banned.
Add in Brexit factors and January may be an "interesting" month.
Getting ready to brave Tesco then going for a run in stromness with a friend. Ego slightly dented by cross country performance!
Lyrics..no
Have a good day all.
Els hope tesco isn't too bad! Have a lovely run
Hazel - it's pretty pants for lots of people isn't it? I try to keep counting my blessings as we have so far managed to remain relatively unaffected.
Els - hope Tesco isn't too busy. Don't feel bad about the xc, it's not long since you were in hospital!
Wabo - if sleep is what you need go with it. Are you feeling any better? How is everyone else.
I managed to get my hair cut with minimal stress and waiting. Was about to ice the xmas cake but I was unable to get any royal icing sugar this year and having looked it up online apparently I need liquid glycerine? I don't know what to do - what do the rest of you use to ice your xmas cakes?
Els & OH - good work with the xc racing
Chick - that was impressive progress last week, but please don't over do things
RFJ - enjoy the break and hope the treatments go well
Ale - well reminded about the lengthening days!
LMH - you asked about restrictions, we're tier 2 (today anyway), so training tomorrow & village lot on Wednesday. Club group run on 24th, but we've split it into 6 smaller groups of 5 or 6 to stick by the rules. Usually in the pub afterwards but limited to takeout chips on the green instead.
What - 5 or 6 easy
Why - Monday is easy day
last rest - 10/10
last hard - Saturday's hills.
yesterday was 13.5 easy paced trails with a couple of the village girls who wanted to get wet and muddy...Good fun!
lyric - not sure
Have volunteered to help out with vaccination once covered (late January) on back of that.
Not run yet: still pouring. Have made Stollen and mince pies.
LMH: for royal icing I use the whites of 3 eggs, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and then gradually sieve in icing sugar (close to a pound). I keep the wooden spoon on the base of the bowl: lifting it adds air. Keep adding icing sugar until the mixture stands up in points. The above was what my mother taught me: she used to take commissions for wedding cakes etc.
Here is one I made earlier, Hazel. Royal icing snow, basically: can't see any point spending ages trying to get a smooth surface for a Christmas cake.
Thanks alehouse - I always go for the snow scene too!
..didn't know it exists! The glycerin just makes the icing a little softer.....hopefully no broken teeth!
Glad to be of assistance, LMH! However I do find it hard work: I get the icing so stiff that I can't move the spoon. Not good for my back!
What: just over half an hour off road
Why: forgot that I did an hour yesterday; thought it was Saturday! Perhaps tomorrow!
That's a good idea alehouse - thanks.
Nice of you to check in, RFJ.
Sorry to hear about your bad night, LMH. Can't say I had a brilliant one myself but only a few more days of the usual pre x-mas mayhem at work. And good you managed to get a haircut. Hairdressers had to shut down again here.
Chill and recover, wabo.
Well done at the xc, Els and OH. And there's no shame in being last at an event, especially not after all you've been through.
Dustin: Our news here make us believe that the whole South of England ought to be put in isolation
Hope the big shop isn't too stressful, Hazel. I sent Mr. chick out today and hope we're more or less covered now until next week.
Managed a quick (for me) 5k this afternoon.
Socially distanced mince pies and mulled apple juice after this evening's Scapa Loop run 😋🎅
At least we have the open fire ...