Monday, 23 February 2026

Mahonia

I have what I think is a Mahonia bush outside my bedroom window, I suppose it needs cutting back a bit, I may get round to it eventually. This morning there was a sparrow on the tallest stalk, clinging on as the plant waved to and fro in the wind. Beano was most curious, seeing the little bird waving around so close to the window.

I went to the surgery this morning for my appointment with the nurse unfortunately my appointment is for tomorrow, so I'll go again then!

I have not been able to get warm all day, I have plenty of layers on but I'm still cold. It doesn't help that I have to take Beano out for walks, so when I do start to warm up, a walk in the cold wind chills me again.

I now have two washable cotton bags for when I go litter picking so I will start collecting rubbish tomorrow when I walk Beano.

6 comments:

Heather said...

Do you ever cuddle a hot water bottle during the day when you are cold? Our little dog was watching a crow in our garden at the weekend, our previous spaniels would have wanted to go outside and try to 'get it'
Well done with the litter picking.

Lyssa Medana said...

It's so hard to get warm again once the cold has got into your bones. I hope that you warm up soon. Hugs x

shyleigh said...

Not that it usually gets that cold in Florida but I use rice bags which I heat up in the microwave (only cotton fabric, please). I also have sort of slippers but they have flax seed - use them a lot of nights as my toes go to bed cold for some reason.

Nelliegrace said...

I tuck a hot water bottle between layers of warm clothing when I have to go out in cold weather. My daughter has a heated fleece blanket to snuggle under, on the sofa, to keep warm. It won’t be long until spring.

Ellen D. said...

We are all looking forward to Spring and warmer weather here. Still have a bit of a wait though! :)

Anonymous said...

Nice to hear you are living life your way now and can take the time to appreciate the wildlife and nature around you, without looking over your shoulder.
The weather has begun get warmer now, l feel sure! Sandra x

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