HUGE THANK YOU to all the people who left a note yesterday of where they were reading from - all around the world again - it's amazing when you stop to think about it. Just one old woman in a bungalow in a village in Mid Suffolk, writing nothing exciting but being read by so many! Although I was right in saying there would be fewer comments than 2022 as 'only ' 166 this time!! Lots of people said they had been reading for a long time, thank you all again.
So it's the end of another November A-Z although I can't help thinking it was a silly idea to try and find 26 more A-Z things to write about after 2022 and 2023. It sort of fiZZled out at the end and maybe I won't try it again!
November had lots of driZZley days and some very, very wet days - thankfully no snow in Suffolk.
During the month I got another jigsaw puZZle done. All pieces present and correct.
December posts around blogland are often Christmassy - I'm hopeful about getting some sorted. And I'm looking forward to reading Mary's (Trundling Through Life) posts. When I wrote about doing the A-Z through November, she said she had A-Z Christmas blog posts already planned for December.
What wasn't Christmassy was staying at home all weekend instead of going to anymore village Christmas fayre/ fairs, the car had developed a crunching sound at every bump in the road so I called in to see my friends at the repair place and Ashley said "bushes". Now that's a word I heard in the past from Colin - when he did all our car repairs - it's a suspension thing so as it had been getting worse I thought it best not to drive anywhere yesterday or today. Hopefully it will be fixed on Wednesday as there are dentist appointments for a filling and hygienist coming up.
Tomorrow I'll open day 1 of my Coffee Advent calendar and swap the seasonal display on the top of the bookshelves from Autumn to Winter.
Fingers crossed for a quick and not too expensive car repair. Thanks for doing the alphabet for November again-I enjoyed it and am also looking forward to Mary’s posts. Catriona
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the A-Z - I seemed to struggle at the end with relevant things - oh well.
DeleteThank you both of you. I've got a provisional Advent A-Z list ready!
ReplyDeletewonder what z will be in advent?
DeleteI've already worked that one out!
DeleteIt's a relief and also satisfying when a challenge comes to an end. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI hope your car can be repaired quickly and not cost too many £££.
I hope it's not too drastic a repair - lots of bills due soon
DeleteI just sold my car, so I'm getting used to not worrying about funny noises.
ReplyDeleteAbout the A-Z: the world is so full of a number of things. I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings! I think it's Lewis Carroll. But I think happy as kings is a low bar.
Not sure many kings are overjoyed - duty comes first I guess
DeleteIt's been great checking in to your A - Z posts, appreciate the effort you've gone to x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Thank you
DeleteI really enjoyed your A-Z posts this year! Thank you for writing!
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteZ is for Zucchini in America. In Europe we call them Courgettes.
ReplyDeleteSeems months since courgettes were in the garden - time flies!
DeleteI really enjoyed your A-Z - vert inventive, especially today.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteNovember sure did zoom by and I know Christmas will be here too soon! I've started putting up my Christmas decorations - a little bit everyday. Mother Nature has decorated for us with a lot of snow! I have to get out shopping but I will wait until the weather calms down.
ReplyDeleteHope the snow doesn't hang around for too long so you can get out and about
DeleteCongratulations on your A to Z! I admit I lost track somewhere in there but that was quite an ambitious undertaking, especially for a third year. Are the crunchy things "bushes" or "bushings"? I feel like I've heard of bushings in a mechanical context but I couldn't tell you what they are!
ReplyDeleteAs for where I'm reading from, you know -- plain ol' West Hampstead, London. Though I could have said the Canary Islands if I'd commented yesterday!
Called \bushes in Suffolk! like cartilage for suspension
DeleteEnjoyed your A-Z Sue, thanks for your efforts. Trish in Cambridgeshire x
ReplyDeleteThank you - It might have to be many years before I repeat
DeleteI think the term for the car parts is "bushings" but I don't remember what they do.
ReplyDeleteBushes in Suffolk. The protect metal against metal in the suspension
DeleteJust another difference in our use of language - ie, trunk vs. boot, windshield vs. windscreen, all make the world go round. As I read blogs from all over the world, I am constantly looking up the meaning of words used in English. but so different from what we are used to. For instance, rain hopper, Musselburgh hat and corn euthyk are on my list for today. No need to explain, I will look them on Mr. Google!
DeleteEvery few years I do the A-Z challenge in April. It's a very big undertaking. I usually start sometime in January and schedule them.
ReplyDeleteYour coffee advent posts sound good. Make mine black, no sugar and no cream! ☕
Forward planning is a good idea although I'm not sure I'll do A-Z again for Many years
DeleteI also liked your A-Z posts. Everybody chimed in, adding to the posts which is always nice.
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas rush has begun. It is coming fast.
Hopefully your car repairs will go smoothly.
It was good to see all the ideas for A-Z
DeleteIt's been a good series, but it's always a relief to get to the end of a challenge isn't it. Now you just have to do Blogmas. 😄
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Advent reminder, I just have the online Jacquie Lawson one this year. Alan has the M&S teacake one. 🎄
Just Christmassy things for December. Teacakes?? I shall investigate!
DeleteTeacake Advent calendar? Or tea? Must investigate!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your A-Z. And kudos for keeping going all month. I've enjoyed them
Thank you - I investigated but didn't find anything - a mystery - we'll have to ask Sue!
DeleteIt's the marshmallow type of teacakes that my Scottish hubby loves so much, so he couldn't really resist. Seemingly it also has other things in it too but Alan calls it his Teacake Calendar.
Deletehttps://www.marksandspencer.com/food/chocolate-shop-advent-calendar/p/fdp60703475#intid=pid_pg1pip96g6r1c3
I enjoy your A to Z blogs. Cool how you found something for each letter! Cali
ReplyDeleteI missed yesterday's roll call. I'm in Germany but grew up in Suffolk. I didn't reply in 2022. In fact, I don't think I was reading blogs then. I enjoy reading yours and have discovered many more through you.
ReplyDeleteHere I am catching up with you by reading your last posting of A-Z. November was too busy for me to blog or read blogs. Hopefully December will be calmer.
ReplyDeleteI hope the repair is not too costly. You did very well with the A-Z blogs.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hello. I don’t think I’ve commented before but have enjoyed your lovely blog for many years. Thank you. I’m in Surrey.
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