Friday, 4 November 2016

Celebrate the Small Things, 4 November

I didn't have time to post my celebrations last week because I was out and about all day celebrating my birthday, albeit a day early. This means I have taken delivery of another stack of books - thanks, everyone!

A selection of my birthday goodies
On the home front, I'm celebrating that we've finally had our living room carpet installed. Of course, the doors no longer fit and the carpenter will have to be called, but it's a small price to pay. On the plus side, because we had to shift all the furniture out of the room, including the bookcases, I have a pleasant weekend in prospect putting all my books back in the right place. Bliss!

It's Bonfire Night tomorrow here in the UK. Strange that an event that started as a way to warn us not to stand against the government - Guy Fawkes was not a hero at the time - has turned into just the opposite. Three cheers for the man who tried to destroy parliament! Funny thing, perspective.

Have a good weekend, folks - and careful with those fireworks!

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12 comments:

  1. Laura Clipson4 November 2016 at 21:58

    Bonfire night really is a strange one, when you get to thinking about it! Have a great weekend :)

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    1. Julia Thorley5 November 2016 at 15:37

      Thanks, Laura. I'm not having fireworks - it's too cold for me tonight!

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  2. Unknown5 November 2016 at 10:15

    Happy Birthday and yippie for new books to read! I have a weird problem with rugs - I trip on them. There have been a lot of bruises and skinned knees at my house. Have a lovely Guy Fawkes day and enjoy the bonfire!

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    1. Julia Thorley5 November 2016 at 15:43

      Oops! Mind how you go, Lexa! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

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  3. SENCO Cat Herder5 November 2016 at 14:33

    Happy belated birthday. Well done on getting a new carpet down - we're just waiting for our hall runners to be delivered so we can have a decorated hall for Christmas.
    Special Teaching at Pempi’s Palace

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    1. Julia Thorley5 November 2016 at 15:42

      It's great to have order pretty much restored.

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  4. Rosemary Gemmell5 November 2016 at 14:34

    I love sorting books out, Julia - lovely pile of new ones for you. Hope you had a great birthday!

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    1. Julia Thorley5 November 2016 at 15:50

      Thanks, Rosemary. Yes, I was spoiled rotten by my 'boys'.

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  5. Elizabeth Varadan, Author5 November 2016 at 14:43

    That's an interesting share about Guy Fawkes. I've always wondered about "bonfire night". Looks like a mystery or two in your book stack. (I love mysteries.)

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    1. Julia Thorley5 November 2016 at 15:55

      Thanks for stopping by - and yes, I love a good murder!

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  6. Tim J6 November 2016 at 12:35

    Went down to the rec last night with our 2 to enjoy another fantastic bonfire & fireworks display put on by the local Lions Club. Always brings back great memories of standing outside the back door when we were little & being allowed sparklers - innocent & happy times.

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    1. Julia Thorley6 November 2016 at 14:23

      Ah yes. Do you remember when Dad set his cap on fire?

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