November is hurrying by, and I haven't been in this space as much as I would have liked. Not that I have much to report - my days have been rather ordinary.
Mog and Boo are getting more and more used to their shared living arrangement. Unfortunately, it seemed that when I rescued Boo, I also 'rescued' a virus, and although Boo was completely asymptomatic, it did result in a trip to the vets for Mog. She is totally fine now, of course. In fact, she appears even more playful than she was before, and my mornings have become much more lively :)
Speaking of viruses, I was a little unwell myself last week. It wasn't serious, and fortunately it didn't stop me from getting out and enjoying a gentle walk in a fleeting moment of autumn sunshine. And thank goodness I did, the weather so far this month has been pretty dismal. I'm certain Novembers never used to be so dreary. I have memories of far more bright autumn days and clear blue skies, but perhaps, in reality, they were always damp and grey.
I've been resting as much as I have been able, and have spent some time crocheting the blanket for my friend. I really need to start making more progress soon, before her baby arrives!
As always, lovely photos. Snow, eh? The thought makes me shiver. I hope it's not too much and not too bad.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad both you and Boo are feeling better now.
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Thank you, Joy. Yes, it has turned rather chilly these last few days. Xx
DeleteLovely autumnal scenes and such a blue sky. Cats do like to give each other viruses just like humans. Glad they are both fine now. Hope you are feeling better soon. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. Boo was fine, but the virus completely floored Mog for a couple of days. Xx
DeleteHello,trying to catch up on blogs.I will probably get everything out of sequence but no matter.So,you have another kitty how lovely of you to rescue Boo.Have missed the Beautiful photos you post.Stay warm and take care.Hugs to all xxx
ReplyDeleteI need to catch up myself. I think I'll spend some time this evening, just me, my laptop, and a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Xx
DeleteGorgeous scenery. Love every picture.
ReplyDeleteWe've had some very cold days lately and snow too. Supposed to have a bit of a warm up this week.
I hope we get more snow than last year. X
DeleteYour photos are so gorgeous, Jules. I love the old stone work. I hope you are feeling better now. Winter has arrived up here in the California mountains. I love this time of year. It's cozy.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephenie. The dry stone walls are impressive and they cover the landscape around here. X
DeleteBeautiful scenery and colors! You take some of the best photos I've seen. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Boo brought home a virus and Mog caught it; glad that she's all better now.
Sorry, too, that you've been under the weather, yourself. Hope you are able to rest and recover soon.
Yes, continue to focus on what's important and you will find that things will sort themselves out. What will Lily remember the most when she looks back on the holidays? Concentrate on those things. :)
Thank you, Bless. I'm feeling much better now, although I suspect I would have recovered much more quickly had I allowed myself to rest. I just couldn't miss getting out on such a glorious autumn day :)
DeleteAnd Mog is back to being her sassy self as well - someone needs to keep Boo in check!
Christmas for me is all about enjoying the season. Thankfully, spending on expensive gifts has never featured highly in my priorities. Xx
Sorry you were not well Jules and glad it was only a minor blip. Glad Mog is well again too.
ReplyDeleteLots of rain here today and quite cold but no snow forecast yet.
Thank you for sharing the autumnal colours of the fells. They really are beautiful in all seasons.
I was just relieved that I was still able to get out and enjoy the sunshine. It has been in short supply here recently. Xx
DeleteYour muted colors are much more lovely, than ours.
ReplyDeletePlease don't let the Holidays stress you. What possible good does it do, for you or for anyone?????????
Gentle hugs...
The fells are beautiful at any time of year, but I think they look especially lovely on a bright autumn day.
DeleteMy Christmas celebrations are much more simple these days, although dealing with the expectations of others can prove rather challenging :)
The colours of Autumn in your part of the UK are lovely to see, thank you for sharing your beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteSorry you have had unwell kitties and you have also been under the weather, hopefully you are all well again now.
Take care and enjoy these last November days.
All the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. We are all feeling much better now. Xx
DeleteIt has been a grey, damp autumn hasn't it, November is often like that, I always think that October is the month for blue skies, I am sure it is why the autumn and winter feel so long as it feels like it has already started in November when in reality it is still autumn. I am sorry to hear that you have been under the weather, I do hope you are feeling a little better now.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right, and it did feel quite wintry when I cycled to work yesterday. I remember last year it snowed at the end of November. Lily and I went to Grasmere and I was worried about the drive home :)
DeleteLovely to see Ambleside, a favourite holiday spot when I was a teen! Your photos are glorious, a pleasant change from in the endless dark skies and incessant rain of yesterday!
ReplyDeletePoor Mog, I'm glad she's on the mend (sorry, I always assumed she was a boy!) I'm glad both you and she are on the mend and that Boo is settling in well.
I hope the snow stays away unless, of course, you like it! xxx
If you zoom in on the first image, you can just about see the church spire :)
DeleteThank you, we are all feeling much better now. I was initially quite worried about Mog - she had never been unwell before. Xx
As always, your photos make me so happy...thrilled you share them. The stone arch, building, and fence are just beautiful to me. And you're thinking is spot on...don't lose one bit of sleep worrying about getting organized. Choosing to do what's important...cards to those most special, gifts chosen with love, and time spent together; you've absolutely planned the end of the year perfectly.. Glad you're feeling better so you can enjoy these autumn days. Mary
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary, that is very kind of you to say. And would you believe a family of eight once lived in the little bridge house!
DeleteThankfully, my days of losing sleep over Christmas are well behind me, although it can be a challenge managing other people's expectations. Xx
Beautiful blog
ReplyDeleteThank you. X
DeleteHello! I'm brand new to your blog, found it thru the Three Cottage blog. As soon as I saw the stone walls in these pics I thought, 'That's not in the US. We don't have awesome remnants of the past like that.' lol Anyway, looking forward to reading more here! =)
ReplyDeleteA very warm welcome to you, Deb. It is lovely to see you here. Xx
DeleteIf I'm not mistaken, that last photo is The Bridge House. I have a Lilliput Lane ornament of it. I hope you're feeling better now, and that Mog is on the mend too. So many viruses around at this time of year. The weather has definitely changed, I can feel that winter isn't far away now, and though the temperatures keep dropping, it's still a little mild for the time of year.
ReplyDeleteIt is The Bridge House. Such a quirky little building - although I've yet to take a look inside.
DeleteI'm feeling much better now, thank you Jo. The temperature has dropped here over the last few days, and the forecast looks set to be much less wet going forward. Xx
What lovely photos! I'm glad to hear the you and Boo are both feeling better. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julia. Xx
Deletewhat beautiful photos. You are very lucky to have such lovely spaces to walk in.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anji. Xx
DeleteI too haven't been blogging as much recently but hopefully I am getting my blogging mojo back. It's great that the cats are getting on well. X
ReplyDeleteMog and Boo are getting along just fine, and they make a cute pair. The main difficulty I have is in ensuring they each keep to their own food dish :)
DeleteI hope your mo-jo returns soon. Xx