Have a lovely weekend ...

Thursday, 8 March 2018

Plants and Box

I've been really busy for the last few weeks, finishing up work projects, thinking about new ideas for the blog, preparing stuff for church and lots of other things.  Despite the hustle and bustle, I've still managed to find time to see:
  • The sound of baby birds in their nest in the eves of our house.  Safely out of Mufasa's reach.
  • The wonderful taste of that first gulp of coffee in the morning or a glass of white wine on a Friday night.
  • That's it's lovely to be warming myself by the fire while wrapped in a blanket in our cosy living room.  Bonus if it's accompanied by the sound of a cat purring.
  • The sense of excitement I get when a new episode of Star Trek: Discovery drops on Netflix.  (One a week?!  So mean!  Why can't they box set them like they have almost everything else?!  Bring on Season 2)
  • How much I miss cheese.  Rev T has gone diary-free so this means less cheese for me as he does the shopping and most of the cooking. 
This weekend, we'll be meeting up with friends, strolling to either a coffee shop or pub and pottering around the house.  Relishing time offline in other words.  Rejoicing in the absence of snow.  What have you got planned?

What unexpected things have you noticed this week?

Despite a stream of blog posts, social media and Google pictures all week, I failed to notice it's International Women's Day today.  (Thank goodness for the edit button). 

We may "have come a long way baby", but we've still so much further to go.  If you don't get the reference, it's from an advertising campaign for Virginia Slim, a US cigarette brand targeted at women that ran from 1968 - 90.  Flaskbak shows how the campaign and messaging evolved over time to reflect changing attitudes.  Totally fascinating and well worth a few moments of your valuable time.  

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20 comments

  1. Kayleigh Ogleby8 March 2018 at 10:02

    There is nothing better than the first gulp of Friday night wine! :-) #SharingTheBlogLove

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  2. Talya8 March 2018 at 12:21

    I think it's so important to notice the little things like these it's these little treasures which if we stop to notice can really make us feel happy! A love that first sip of coffee in the morning :) Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub xx

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    1. Mrs Tubbs8 March 2018 at 21:46

      So true. It's the little things that often make so much difference

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  3. csuhpat18 March 2018 at 15:20

    I could not handle missing cheese. Cheese with me is its own food group. #ablogginggoodtime

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  4. Louisa9 March 2018 at 13:21

    I could not live without cheese! I love Star Trek Discovery. I've finished the series and it get better and better. #pocolo

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    1. Mrs Tubbs11 March 2018 at 13:14

      I know. I can't wait until Season 2. There's at least one character I'm desperate to find out what happened to. (Spoilers, sweetie!)

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  5. mummyhereandthere9 March 2018 at 20:40

    There is something lovely about the first cup of hot drink in the morning and I adore the sound of birds and just listening to mother nature X #pocolo

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    1. Mrs Tubbs11 March 2018 at 13:15

      It's lovely hearing the birds at the moment. We're really enjoying seeing them about. :)

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  6. Kim Carberry9 March 2018 at 20:51

    Ahh! I love that first sip of wine on a Friday evening. I've just had it. hehehe
    Have a great weekend x

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    1. Mrs Tubbs11 March 2018 at 13:15

      Much deserved I'm sure! Hope you're having a lovely day

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  7. Stephanie Robinson12 March 2018 at 22:22

    It is the little things that make a difference, I've spotted some blue tits in the garden and they're great to see (and hear) Thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo - and hopefully there'll be no more snow!

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    1. Mrs Tubbs13 March 2018 at 22:01

      We can hear the birds, but now Mufasa has moved in, we see less of them. I'm glad they're staying safe :)

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  8. Sarah Stockley13 March 2018 at 11:58

    This is going to sound minor but I took a nap for the first time in years on saturday lunchtime and it was epic.... The kids actually just left me to it. #FabFridayPost

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    1. Mrs Tubbs13 March 2018 at 21:59

      I remember the first nap when the Tubblet was old enough to amuse herself. It was, indeed, epic! I felt invincible afterwards!

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  9. Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons13 March 2018 at 19:25

    I'm completely with you on that first sip of coffee - I'm not getting enough sleep and I just don't function before that first coffee! And I relate to the missing cheese too - I've gone dairy free too, and it's the cheese I miss the most. Thanks for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove

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    1. Mrs Tubbs13 March 2018 at 22:00

      Vegan cheese just isn't the same. :( We tried ...

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  10. Morgan Prince14 March 2018 at 20:09

    Sounds like you've been busy but it's good that you noticed those good things. I'm not sure I could go dairy-free - certainly not out of choice! :)
    Thanks for linking to #pocolo

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    1. Mrs Tubbs15 March 2018 at 21:27

      I'm amazed Rev T manages it, but he does really well. I miss cheese!

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