On Wednesday morning the temperature was above zero and the snow had all but gone. The sunrise was a pretty shade of pink and it was light before 8am.
I did my Wii Fit workout and had a blog catch up before Jon came downstairs for breakfast. We'd bought a reconditioned hard drive for my elderly PC, the package that had been delivered on Monday, so leaving Jon to copy my files in readiness for the big switchover, I went outside and took stock photos.
After Jon had finished I uploaded my listings to eBay, took delivery of the Superdrug order I'd placed last week, sanitised and put it away in the bathroom and had a bowl of noodles for lunch.
Wear:Sleep:Repeat. I'm rewearing Tuesday's Indian cheescloth blouse, untucked this time to show the embroidered hem. I combined it with my devore bellbottoms (gift from Suzanne, much missed in Blogland), polo neck jumper, 1960s-does-Edwardian boots (car boot sale,2011) and the Tarantella suede waistcoat , part of the suit to which Monday & Tuesday's skirt belongs.
The details: Brass bangles (inherited from Mum or bought in charity shops), brass earrings (Indian women's empowerment charity, Goa 2001), Murano glass bead and hammered brass necklace (handmade by my friend Jolene)
All ready for later! I've always enjoyed our Wednesday night rum but these days I'm looking forward to it more than ever. I don't think I've got a problem, these days I get excited about the fortnightly bin collection. The montony of lockdown life!
Armed with a glass of wine we watched BoJo's latest announcement and ate half a pizza, a few sweet potato wedges and salad. Later, with rum, we watched the rest of season 2 of All The Sins (even better than the first series) and last Friday's instalment of Rebecka Martinsson: The Arctic Murders.
In Thursday my hip (the unoperated one, not my bionic hip) had me up and out of bed before 6am - it's been a bit crap for days. After kicking over the lads' water bowl, walking into the doorframe and tripping over the bathroom rug, I managed to get downstairs in one piece, swallowed a couple of pain killers (the first I'd taken since last May) and did my usual Wii Fit Workout.
Realising that my knicker drawer was almost empty I emptied the washing backet, loaded the machine and hung the laundry to dry in the utility room. I left the teatowels to soak for an hour in a bucket of diluted stain remover, wrapped my eBay parcels, then threw the tea towels in with Jon's white tee shirts on a 20° Ecowash. After breakfast Jon whizzed round to the post office to drop the parcels off but came back with them as, for some inxeplicable reason, our local branch was closed. Maybe tomorrow....
I rummaged in the Kinky Shed and decided to list all the waistcoats on the menswear rails, taking photos in the garden and realising halfway through that we'd got rather a lot.
My Wear:Sleep:Repeat challenge continued....
I rewore Wednesday's Tarantella of Walsall sage green suede waistcoat over my Hindu Kush vintage Afghan dress (eBay, 2019).
The details: Italian-made Mjus leather ankle boots (charity shop, 2019), Turkoman earrings (eBay), enamel pendant, also Turkoman (vintage fair, 2014)
After our lunchtime noodles I edited & uploaded my photos and listed the waistcoats on eBay before taking a walk around the block. We looked for signs of Spring and found a few. We've got another shedload of snow forecast at the weekend but with the green shoots, earlier sunrises and longer days I can't help but feel cautiously optimistic.
Jon wore his new hoodie. He was shopping (online) for Tony's birthday present when it happened to fall into his basket. Obviously hugs are illegal at the moment unless you live together!
You can just about see this beautiful woman's cuffs in this wonderful photo from 1937.
After a blog catch-up we tucked into the rest of Tuesday's potato and mushroom masala with jacket potatoes and cheese.I think we're going to watch The Investigation on the i-player later, another Scandi thriller series if you hadn't already guessed and even more exciting, it stars Rolf Lassgård, my favourite Wallander.
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Iffy hip be damned, I'm off on a mission tomorrow morning, there's a particularly interesting blue plaque that needs to be investigated. Stay safe and see you soon!
I'm sorry the other hip is giving you pain. Maybe it is your fluky weather and not an early sign of ongoing woe. I applaud you still getting that work out done. I seem to wear the same clothes multiple days-so I'm really wear, sleep, repeating. I finally splurged, well not much of a splurge, on a 6 pack of hipster underwear, so now can get rid of the worst offenders in my undie drawer.
ReplyDeleteIt's fine today, thanks, Sam! I blame the damp. It has a flare up every now and then. It does need replacing but I'm in no rush!
DeleteGood for you with your new fancy pants! xxx
Imagine Philip’s joy if he were to find himself in the midst of all those waistcoats. He does miss a good clothes shop rummage. He’s got new pjs though as I thought he looked like a tramp in his Onslow vest. We now look like Mr and Mrs Suburbia, I bought myself a pair as well. At least we will be okay if we have to run out in the middle of the night now haha.
ReplyDeleteI hope your hip calms down, you’ve done so well. It’s seems ages ago since your last flair up.
There’s a blue plaque on a terrace house on our way upto Bacup, I’ll have to investigate it xxx
Philip would have so much fun trying stuff on, Jon keeps discovering fotgotten treasure in that shed of ours!
DeleteYou did make me laugh with your matching PJs. I hope you don't have to run out in the middle of the night but at least you'll impress the neighbours if you do.
Hip's sorted already, it's behaved itself for ages. I blame all the rain.
Show us your blue plaque! xxx
sorry your hip is being gyppy. Top respect for feeling like that, and still doing the wii fit, I think I would have just gone straight back to bed. Love that dress, it is such a lovely colour and looks really good on you. All those waistcoats look fab, I do love a good waistcoat, mens or womens. Looking forward to hearing all about your blue plaque mission, sounds very exciting (well, as exciting as it gets in lockdown!) I do know what you mean about the little things - the Morrison's delivery is practically greeted with fireworks and a 21 Gun salute each week, just because it is something different happening!! Although this week our lives have been made much more eventful with the arrival of a new kitten who is definitely keeping us amused and providing a lockdown diversion!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie! My orthopaedic surgeon shakes his head in disbelief over my antics. I'm determined to be a pensioner before my next hip is replaced.
DeleteThat dress is one of my absolute favourites, although i probably say that about all of them.
I am excited about the blue plaque mission and your description of the joy that accompanies your Morrison's delivery made me laugh out loud. How lovely to have a kitten, 15 year old Stephen exhausts me, goodness knows what a teeny ball of energy must be like! xxx
Rockin' those bellbottoms. I love Jon's new hoodie too. Thank you so much for leaving your lovely comment over at mine. I also love the pic of the beautiful lady and her baby. I bought really big knickers last week. I need them now! The Investigation is so good, I'm trying not to binge-watch to the end (can't wait for Spiral Saturday). Happy Friday to you. xxx
ReplyDeleteJon's been after a new hoodie for ages, he can't resist a ridiculous logo.
DeleteI hope your birthday week continues to be fabulous, big knickers or not!
The Investigation is wonderful, it's hard to restrain the viewing when things are so gripping. xxx
Ugh, your poor hip, Vix. Don't you love aging? "This is how I am now" is constantly in my head as various screws and bolts become loose and damaged on my body (can you tell I've been building a TV/fireplace unit??). Hooray for the matching suede vest! I love both outfits! Ooh, your brass stuff is so cool. How awesome are those ginormous silver cuffs!? I can't wait to see them. Snuggles for the lads, so sweet you just want to wake them up. Jon's tee made me laugh - have you guys watched Kobra Kai? It's a Netflix series based on The Karate Kid, with all the same actors 30+ years later. It's excellent, although I think Koala Kai is my dojo of choice!
ReplyDeleteIt's the gift that keeps on giving, those wayward silver hairs and the struggle to do up your own shoelaces. That DIY sounds a challenge.
DeleteOne of those lads woke me this morning by standing on my chest and wailing until I got up, you've got to love them.
I don't know Kobra Kai but we both loved The Karate Kid, I shall see if Jon can track it down! xxx
After the weather you've been having any less-than-happy joints in your body are going to feel it. I hope you're feeling better and that it is able to wait until the pandemic is over.
ReplyDeleteHow many waistcoats do you have?!? That's an incredible assortment.
I'm as good as new today! I could do my Sun Salutation without falling over into a heap this morning.Rarely taking painkillers mean the odd time I do take them I'm cured immediately, my body isn't used to them.
DeleteI've got a feeling there's more waistcoats lurking in the back of the shed. The festival goers love them! xxx
So sorry about your hip but glad you were still able to do your workout and all your usual stuff. Go you! I love the bell bottoms, so boho hippie style which I love. Love the peeks around your home too. You are such an inspiration! Your meals look delicious too. Enjoy your evening. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martha! Even when exercise is a struggle I always feel so much better and more empowered after thirty minutes of activity. xxx
DeleteBummer about the hip, I hope when this is all over and the NHS has time to spare you will get wait listed for an op so you can get a matching pair. No signs of spring here. I am going to check out the tv viewing you have mentioned as we usually like the same things (like rum and coke too!). Another lovely dress, I am a minimalist I think, if I did a post on my wardrobe (wont as mine would be boring) it would take 2 minutes! I have enough outfits for 7 days and no more - I have been doing this for years since my bhuddist friend told me she does - it clears the mind, but I think it would drive yours mad! Betty x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Betty! My wonderful orthopaedic surgeon says that if I call his secretary I'll always get seen, the joys of being Walsall's youngest total hip replacement patient, I'm a celebrity! I'm fine this morning, hopefully it's just a blip due to the damp and cold of the last few week.
DeleteI have absolutely no restraint when it comes to clothes and jewellery (and looking at my boot rack, footwear too). If I can afford it I have it! xxx
Ohh no not your other hip, Paul is still getting used to his new knee, work have told him when this one settles he can get the other one done! I saw the news about your lockdown how long!! Stop those bloody Londoners ! I saw pictures of parks in london packed! Disgusting. And people were also turning up to airports with skis! I know what I would do with those skis!!
ReplyDeleteMy mum wasn’t happy and my sister isn’t as she was wanting to come and see me in April, ha chance will be a fine thing. But she is a clothes designer and buyer for M&S so you never know! As she is quite pushy!
Love Jon’s Hoddie I need that in my life. After all I feel in a funk! And I need that to cheer me up! Take care and keep safe right off to hunt for that Hoddie lol.
My other hip should have been replaced in 2010 but I've dodged the knife so far and shall do my best to avoid surgery until I'm a pensioner (my surgeon thinks I'm mad!)
DeleteI haven't seen any footage of people in parks or going on holiday although acquaintances of ours have just got back from a fortnight's holiday in Dubai. Nobody questions anything despite all this tough talk at the press conferences. Your sister could easily say she's working and visit you, nobody would question her. Jon gets really annoyed by the lack of control at the borders but it's pointless stresing about stuff you have no control over. I still think we were the only people on our flight from Crete who bothered with the two week quarantine or even filled the loaction form in.
I'll ask Jon who he bought his hoodie from and send you a link. Isn't that kaola cute? Stay sane! xxx
poor vix with your hip in pain! sending warm healing vibes..........
ReplyDeletethe new cuffs are stunning! and the photo from 1937 too - she´s so beautiful.
speaking of beauty - you in the hindu kush dress and leather vest is a wonderful sight! love the colourful enameled turkoman jewelry.
jon´s hoody is so cool!
well done listing all that waistcoats and jackets - but what happened to the post office?
you got flowers already! no signs of spring here - but thats normal - spring will come mid march in teeny tiny steps.........
stay warm! xxxxxx
I think they're working, Beate, I feel better already!
DeleteIsn't that Afghan woman stunning? She radiates confidence and joy.
Thank you so much! I've been inspired by you with today's outfit.
I don't know what's going on with the Post Office, I can only think that everyone's sick, I might know tomorrow.
The experts are saying that there's more Spring flowers out alraedy than ever before, it's probably not a good thing for the planet but it's a lovely thing to see. xxx
The weather can do nasty things to our body. I hope your hip is feeling better. I love your Wear:Sleep:Repeat challenge. So fun seeing that collage! It's great that you continued with this challenge. I might try something similar myself. The Afghan dress paired with that waistcoat is such a pretty combo and I love the outfit with pants as well.
ReplyDeleteJon's koala outfit is awesome. That koala print is adorable. I always loved koalas. One of the reasons why I wanted to visit Australia as a kid, I was quite jealous of my cuisines who showed me many photos with koalas:).
You have a great collection of men's waistcoats. I love when men wear waistcoats, it looks so chic. The cuffs you've got are fabulous...and that vintage photo of a barefoot lady with cuffs stepping on a train is wonderful.
Yes, the damp and the cold do have a strange effect on our joints although there's a blizzard outside today and I've not got a single twinge, thank goodness!
DeleteKoala's are adorable, I'd love to see one in real life especialy a sleeping one like Shaz mentions.
I don't think there's anyone who doesn't look good in a wasitcoat. xxx
My poor Vix! bloody hips, but you are a mazing how you don't let it stop you. See there are signs of spring everywhere. Well where do I begin so much to love. Your outfit combos both surprise and if I wasn't being lazy(shh ) inspire! Love that blouse. Wow those cuffs were a great score! and that photo of the Indian lady is divine. the only heating we have i a wood burner so my (sad but zen) locksown routine is to dust the lounge every morning. No writing your name in dust on the piano anymore ha ha. I have made up so many little routines to look forward to during lockdown (yes you know the ginger beer one) but I say hey it is keeping us sane and giving us simple pleasures to look forward to. Instead of resenting the housework now I think how lucky I am to be safe in this strange time. Sorry Ivana but last time I went to Aus went to Australia Zoo and was facinated by the sleeping koalas I agree with you they are adorable. Keep being fab all you lovely ladies and Vix OF COURSE hugs Shazxx
ReplyDeleteHello Shaz! It's a miracle, I'm all cured now. I went for a four mile walk yesterday without a twinge. Hooray!
DeleteThis regular housework is a revelation, isn't it? No more of this, "I'll get round to it when I've got the time", these days I grab my broom and a duster and get on with it - I can justify a lazy afternoon of reading blogs, browsing ebay and drinking tea when the house isn't in abject chaos.
I love settling down in my chair in the evening and having a clean room to do it in, bliss! I wonder if we'll be as houseproud when all this is over? xxx
woops of course Afghan lady (coffee not kicked in ) shazxx
ReplyDeleteI knew what you meant! xxx
DeleteI hope your hip is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely bag I bought from your ebay ship.
It arrived yesterday and I have packed away some of my yoga props in for when I am back teaching yoga in schools.
The children will love it.
The visual of your Wear: Sleep: Repeat is stunning. It's almost a blog in its own right.
Have a lovely weekend.
Jane X
Thanks, Jane - I'm all mended now!
DeleteI'm so glad you loved the bag, it'll be perfect for your yoga gear and for putting a smile on the kids' faces. xxx
Good on you keeping on keeping on with your sore hip. I have a dodgy back - some days I'm really crooked when I wake up - but- if I do my exercises for it - yay!! I then have a life. Loving your "repeat" series xxxx Life is crazy busy for me right now, so I've temporarily restricted myself to one blog to follow - yours
ReplyDeleteWow, Ratnamurti, I'm hugely flattered that you've chosen my blog. Thank you so much.
DeleteIsn't it wonderful to wake up wonky but, after some excercises, feel like a human again? Too many people give in to pain and stay inactive. I like to gently tell my body that I'm in charge, not the pain! xxx
hope your hip will be ok, you seem to do exercise and walking in spite of the problems it may cause. Yesterday I had to post a parcel for my husband for something he had sold on ebay and I went to 3 post offices which were closed. After lunch I went over to my daughter's, on the other side of the city, and found an open post office there. Wonder if something is happening to post offices.
ReplyDeleteHello Pat. That's interesting about the post office, there must have been a national problem. the same thing happened a couple of months ago but I couldn't find out anything else. If you go on the Royal mail website you can buy postage online and arrange for the parcel to be picked up from home, it's around 75p per item but it's worth bearing in mind. xxx
DeleteIn spite of the fact that we're still only the end of January, I've certainly noticed that they days are lengthening ever so slightly. It won't be long now until I'll leave for work in daylight but it's still light when I get home! It really makes all the difference!
ReplyDeleteYour cheesecloth blouse looks amazing with those devoré bellbottoms and I'm swooning over those 1960s-does-Edwardian boots and the Tarantella suede waistcoat. Do you ever wear the skirt and waistcoat together? I can't seem to recall.
Sorry to hear about your hip, I hope this "episode" doesn't last too long. Touch wood, but my knee has been behaving lately ...
Love the selection of waistcoats, Jon's new hoodie and the two furry sleeping beauties!
Well done for scoring those antique Afghan Kuchi cuffs, they are really incredible! xxx
It's all rather exciting to be able to turn the lights off at 7.40am and not need them back on until gone 4.30pm - the little things that make us happy in these strange times!
DeleteI have wron the waistcoat and skirt together but I'm not over keen on how they look, not sure if it's the big expanse of the same colour, it's a bit too matchy for me.
Great news about your knee. My hip's behaving itself again, thank goodness. xxx
Your sitting room really is lovely, I love the colours.
ReplyDeleteThe Afghan cuffs were a find, I love hearing that others have a happy dance too! Can you imagine us all in a room doing them together? Can you imagine being in a room with people come to that!
I hope you get your walk tomorrow and sorry to hear about your hip, sending some positive vibes for a pain free weekend your way. xxx
Thanks, Sally! I'm so glad we went over to the dark side, those teal walls make the room so much cosier.
DeleteCan you imagine anything lovelier than us all getting together and having a dance together? The thought has me giddy with excitement!
I think you're vibes worked, I'm back to my normal bouncy self now! xxxx
Sorry to hear your hips been playing up, like you say the weather doesn't help with joint pain. My sister had a new hip at the end of November having been waiting for over a year. She could hardly walk she was in so much pain and was all bent over but she was up and walking about within a few days and says she feels like a new women! She is so glad she managed to be squeezed in when she was as I think operations like that are on the back burner again with so many covid cases. Your living room looks so cosy - have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad your sister was able to have her hip replacement. I remember looking in the mirror the day after I had mine and looking 20 years younger. I actually missed the pain for a long time, I'd been suffering since I was 11 and after 28 years it had become a part of me! xxx
DeleteBeautiful brass jewellery Vix and the Turkoman ones are also gorgeous. You are really rock n’ rollin’ with this clothes challenge! Lovely to see those pops of colour in your garden. I hope you are enjoying The Investigation, I thought it was great. (Didn’t realize it’s based on a true story). Hope the hip starts behaving itself too! Lulu xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lulu! Isn'y exciting to spot some green shoots and blooms? Poor things are all getting a battering from the snow again today.
DeleteI remember being gripped by case of the Swedish journalist & the submarine a few years ago, it was so awful. The Investigation had me on the edge of my seat, it's so good. xxx
Hope the pain from your hip goes away soon, and it's soo good it doesn't seem to be stopping you from still getting a lot done even in lockdown! :) I love the cuffs you won on ebay, they are really pretty and such fantastic statement pieces! :)
ReplyDeleteHope that you are having a good weekend! :)
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Thanks so much, Mica! xxx
DeleteSorry to hear that your hip is playing up , hopefully the pain killers have helped. Those Indian cuffs are exquisite . The photo from 1937 is just wonderful. Jon's hoodie with its koala is a great find. Sorry to have missed so many posts of late but have just has a peek at your Wear, Sleep, Repeat challenge , so many magical outfits . Hope all is well , other than that hip , stay safe. xxx
ReplyDeleteLovekly to hear from you, Jill! xxx
DeleteMy mother was sometimes plagued with a stiff back whenever a weather front roared through and she complained that this inability to bend and stretch normally affected her cooking -- and her crockery. Being off balance, she couldn't put roasts in the oven and knocked bowls off tables. Papa's "help" consisted of telling us kids: "Heads up. Your mother's out of alignment." She did get some relief from heating pads and bags of cherry stones one could heat and "wear" in vests with pockets. Be kind to yourself, Vix. Spring is coming and you want to be able to enjoy your beautiful garden!
ReplyDeleteYour poor mum. That's my bugbear, I can cope with the pain, it's the clumsiness that drives me to distracation.
DeleteI'm loads better now, it must have been a temporary blip. I cannot wait to get back in the garden come the Spring. Today we've got snow and it feels a long way off again. xxx
Boo to your bad hip, I think when it's cold and damp it doesn't help joints. I'm glad to see from above you are already feeling better. Those cuffs are SO you! I'm glad you snaffled them.xx
ReplyDeleteI'm not used to spending all winter at home, its crippling me! xxx
DeleteSorry to hear your hip has been playing you up but you don't let it get you down which is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLoved the outfit and the new cuffs look fab. It's brilliant to see the signs of Spring; don't worry it'll soon be here.
Take care
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Thanks, Vronni! I'm bouncing around like normal at the moment, just a shame it's too cold to leave the house! xxx
DeleteSomeone told me the other day that winter is half over, we're half way there! Isn't that a comforting thought?!
ReplyDeleteWe've got snow forecast this weekend too, the last time this happened it didn't materialize so I'm not convinced it'll turn up.
I hope your hip is feeling better, not being able to rely on a body part can be bothersome, but you don't appear to let it stop you. Good for you!
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It's such a lovely thought. Even though it's horribly cold and snowing like mad it's light for so much longer which gives me hope! xxx
DeleteI'm sorry your hip has been giving you grief. You're so good about doing your WII-Fit workout regularly that hopefully it will ease up. Those Kuchi cuffs are MAGNIFICENT! You have the most beautiful, and unique, jewellery collection.
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