October has been a cold month in our part of the country, there have already been several frosty mornings spent de-icing the cars and cosy evenings in front of the wood burning stove, and we’re bracing ourselves for another cold winter ahead.
We took a wrapped up wander down to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens this week, which was hosting GlasGLOW for the second year in a row. Unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy this light and sound show as much as last year as it lacked a cohesive theme and the displays were spread too far apart so visitors were herded along unlit paths between different sections, but I was delighted that there were vegan marshmallows to toast and I loved seeing all the carved lanterns in the pumpkin patch.
We also had a bit of a fright on Wednesday morning when I got bumped into by the car behind during rush-hour traffic. The other driver was very apologetic, and after swapping details, and a quick trip to the maternity assessment unit (and the reassurance of hearing our little one’s heartbeat), I’m relieved to report we’re all ok.
We’ve even managed to spend a wee bit of time in the garden, weeding, pruning and planting lots of spring bulbs, but we’re gradually settling into our winter routines with Mara stretched out in front of the fire and hubby playing games on the Switch while I catch up on reading, enjoying all the comforts and coziness of our home as the evenings lengthen and the weather worsens. Have a lovely week. X
Glad to hear you are Ok and the oneinside too! Xx
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Thanks, luckily just got a fright but otherwise unharmed. X
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I’m relieved your ok. π
Loving the frozen leaf picture. And I’m always impressed with all the amazingly intricate pumpkins I see. I’m afraid I have to admit to owning a paper pumpkin lantern that I get out every year. π
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Thanks, me too. I do love all the colours at this time of year and just thought the fiery amber contrasted so beautifully with the frosted grass. I didn’t get around to carving a pumpkin this year, but I’m always impressed by the detail of the lanterns other people carve. π
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What a relief that you and the little one are safe and well! I am not a fan of winter, mainly because of the damp and rain, but it does, as you say, have its plus points.
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Thank you. I actually like winter, but mostly I like being warm and cosy, and ice and snow are a lot more appealing when I don’t have anywhere to go. βΊοΈ
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So true…. π
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Glad to hear you are ok xx
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Thank you. Xx
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