Last weekend was a time for chores at home, the sort of simple jobs I procrastinate over, then once I finally get round to doing - wonder why I took so long to get started ......
Time to replace the tired pots of sunflowers, sweetpeas and calendulas which have spent their summer
along the kitchen wall.
I found some very reasonably priced zinc buckets and Himself added drainage holes in their bases.
It didn't take long, and now I have winter colour and planters along the back wall.
They'll soon settle in and fill out while the weather is still 'reasonably' warm.
Mask making - this time with a seasonal twist, I will be posting some of these off as soon as I can.
This must be the easiest and most fool proof pattern yet - this is the one I will be sticking with from now on.
Pattern HERE
Jam making - well, grape jelly really.
The greenhouse grapes yielded over 2 kilograms of fruits - added to about 500gm red currents...
boiled together with 710gms of pectin enriched sugars....
Simple jobs that once done bring pleasure - there are more that needs doing but - pah - not just yet!
Are you a procrastinator? Do you have jobs waiting to be done? Go on, tell me, reassure me I am not the only one (I am procrastinating now - should be showering and getting ready for a morning stint of volunteering at the community store - but ... phfff, still sitting chatting to you!)
Have a lovely Tuesday xxxxxx
Yes I am definitely a procrastinators when it comes to some jobs. Some get left for so long they are no longer needed!
ReplyDeleteHa! Yes - I am completely on board with that! some jobs just fall off the bottom of the list haha
Deletefiling away paper bills etc. The mountain of it falls over regularly.
ReplyDeleteAh - yes, paper work - that also needs dealing with (but - hey - another day!)
DeleteIn our household it is known as twonking about and I am an expert in it. Actually it is probably my best life skill....other things I'm very disciplined about. Arilx
ReplyDeletetwonking - I love it! I shall have to use that next time - probably in the very near future ha ha
DeleteI am the Queen of Procrastination! I always say the I work best under pressure. Oddly, I was not like that at work, I was very organized and did things in a timely manner. Your jelly looks good, I'm hoping to make some in the next couple of weeks... oops, is that procrastination?? ;-)
ReplyDeleteI am good at the 11th hour swoop in and do type stuff, like you I was not like that at work either - just at home with my own life :D
DeleteYour pots look good & much shinier than my 2 ancient tin buckets & that jam sounds lovely. Procrastination is my second name......during this lockdown, I've been really bad, especially with emails, phone calls, general paperwork & getting onto the computer, though in some ways both cooking & crafting have been hard on the motivation front too. Worst of all was my poor garden, just because of the winter weather & now the grey gloomy days we've been having one after the other, but bring on summer & it might cheer me up. We did move about 200 bricks yesterday from a neighbour's wilderness & my back is aching now.(giggle). Hope you Tuesday was good, take care, stay safe & huggles.
ReplyDeleteWell done with brick moving - what are they going to be used for? My garden has been neglected recently - mostly coz I work in other folks gardens and when I get home I am a bit too tired to do anything exciting in mine!
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ReplyDeleteNot only am I a professional procrastinator but and I am an expert stacker. I can stack up things, then move them into another stack. Your new pots looks fabulous. Look forward to seeing them one day. The jelly looks good too, I recognise some of the jars❣ ❤
Yes, thank you - your saved jars came in very handy :) I might need a few more - so hang on to a couple for me xxx thanks x
DeleteProcrastination should be my middle name and it always seems to be over things which actually don't take me very long once I put my mind to them.
ReplyDeleteThe jelly sounds delicious. X
Yes! That exactly! some jobs are so simple and done in no time yet it can take aaaaaages to get them started haha
DeleteProcrastination...mea culpa!!! Especially when trying to get back into my walking routine. Coincidentally I mentioned that in my last post. I just keep making excuses to myself that I have other things to do and those are more important.A lack of motivation..sigh!!! Rose Jelly Jam (the name alone says "I am yummy"). It also looks scrumptious!! keep well Amanda x
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda, I have just messaged you about walking x I watched a programme on lack of motivation a few months ago and the one of the many experts invited said that if some one offered you something or suggested something and you said yes - then you should react immediately - with in the first 5 - 10 seconds (that impulse moment) because after that the brain kicks in and starts to discredit it. SO if you think - oh I should be walking, get up and do it immediately - before your brain goes .... nah, just stick the kettle on and get that book - it will all be fine!!
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Interesting!! Many thanks for the encouragement Hawthorn......I am trying to get motivated!! A x
DeleteLove the ideas of just making jam with whatever you've got and using zinc buckets as planters. Thanks for taking the time out to inspire us. Not procrastinating at all! Bx
ReplyDeleteThank you :) Not sure why - but your comment came through about six times :D hope you dont mind - I only kept the one haha
DeleteSorry! That was me thinking nothing had happened. Doh.
DeleteNot to worry! I have comment moderation on so it does not pop immediately and I then publish it when I next look on line x
DeleteI try not to procrastinate as it makes me cross if I walk past a job not done.... some things I've very good at doing at once but others (housework??) have to wait. Besides, currently lacking energy, I have to use what I have sparingly and for necessary jobs, eg, quilting and crochet..... at least I wake up everyday with things to do...
ReplyDeleteI always wake up with things to do - I just prioritise them (probably wrongly!) which is where the procrastination comes in hahaha!
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