Blogtober 2021 :: Day 24

I've enjoyed a thoroughly lazy, relaxed morning in bed today which is a very rare treat indeed and my goodness, it was so, so good. I woke up and instinctively knew that I had nothing to actually get up for so allowed myself to slide right back into that delicious place that exists between dreamland and being awake. It's a lovely feeling to wake up to the day so slowly, and I treasure the times when it happens.

I eventually got up and made myself a frothy coffee to take back to bed - I've no idea what time it was, but the Little People were all still asleep so it was still reasonably early I think. J and I had talked about going for a morning walk but the weather was cloudy and grey with very low light levels so I felt uninspired to venture out. Instead I embraced the Sundayness and stayed in bed for the entire morning with a couple of forays downstairs to make more coffee. It was utter bliss. 

Shall I tell you what I did this morning while sat up in bed sipping coffee? I read my own blog, that's what. Do you think that's weird?? I started by re-reading back through my Blogtober posts, then every post after that until I got back as far as April and there was blossom and wild garlic. I wanted to try and get an impression of what it's like to be a reader of Attic24, to see what you see and to try and read as if I was on the outside. Ah, I confess to you that I do really enjoy my own writing. I like reading my own dialogue, hearing my inner voice chattering on and on about this and that, my daily comings and goings, observations and inspirations, seasonal commentary and the such like. It was a fun thing to do, like reading back through a diary when you've kind of forgotten what things you got up to earlier in the year. 

Something else I really enjoyed this morning was my Meadow Blanket - those soft, summery colours really did give me a heap load of feel good as I sat quietly in bed with my memories keeping my company. I'm not sure how the meadow blanket ended up on my bed in the first place (Big Blanket is on there too), but I slept with double blankety layers last night. My bed is certainly a cosy place to be and I thoroughly enjoyed my extended time spent there today.

Well I was all set to have a lazy pyjama day today, but in the early afternoon the weather brightened a little and all of a sudden I desperately wanted to be outside and not inside. I asked J if he wanted to walk with me but he was busy performing open heart surgery on an old computer and didn't feel like leaving it on the operating slab with all it's high tech innards hanging out. So I asked Little Lady, expecting her to say no (she's turned down many invitations to walk in the past few weeks, preferring to stay in bed). To my surprise she agreed and I tried my best to act cool and not squeal out loud with delight. You can bet that I did an awful lot of happy inward squealing though. 

It was a mild and breezy afternoon with a distinctly autumnal feeling in the air....

....perfect walking weather I'd say, warm enough to walk without a coat (just about) but it felt fresh and invigorating.

We walked familiar footpaths across fields...

...loving the open vistas and views of the surrounding hills. In the above photo, can you see the distinctive shape of the crag on the left hand side? This is the craggy moor top that rises above the reservoir and we climbed up there back in early September. 

Part of the walk we did today was along very quiet country lanes...

....and I thought they looked very picturesque in the soft autumn light.

It's just after 3pm at this point so the sun is already sinking quite low in the sky, making the shadows long and the leaves glow.

It really was very lovely out there today, and I really enjoyed chatting to Little Lady as we walked the fields and lanes. She seemed more light hearted somehow, and I am hugely relieved to be honest, it's not been an easy few months.

We're walking down a long, sloping residential street now and there are lots of large posh houses on both sides. There are very old, tall trees all along here too, and a delicious amount of leaves have already fallen to the ground. Oh, we had such a good time swooshing through them, kicking up great clouds of dried leaves in front of us as we walked. You are never too old to kick through piles of autumn leaves, it's good for the soul you know.

We're nearing the top of town now....

....and a lovely view of the church and the hill view beyond. I asked Little Lady if she wanted to head home or if she fancied a quick drink, and the drink was the option of choice.

I took her to Starbucks and treated her to her first Pumpkin Spice Latté of the season. It looked and sounded a weeny bit sickly to me but she was over the moon with it so who am I to judge? I stuck to a decaff cappuccino and it was OK, but not a patch on what I'm used to drinking at my favourite indie cafés. Still, it was all about my lovely Little Lady, and making sure she was as happy as could be.

And just like that the weekend is over, and another week commences - we're on half term now though, so I'm actually really looking forward to a different sort of a week with a totally different pace to it.

I'm off on my travels down south tomorrow, I'm travelling solo by train and am hoping that my time away will be restful. I did ask Little Lady if she wanted to come with me for a break away, but she's got her own plans with friends this week and actually seems quite excited for going out and about, so all's well.

I'm going to put together a little blog post right now ready to post for you tomorrow (I've already planned it and uploaded photos, I've just got to write the words now), and after that I'm going to try my very best to send you daily "Postcards from Dorset". I'm hoping I can do that using my tablet, and whatever internet I'm able to access down there - if you don't happen to see any posts appearing from Tuesday-Friday, then you will know that technology let me down. I'll do my best!

Thanks for reading and keeping me company, and all being well, Blogtober will continue from my old childhood bedroom three hundred miles south.......!

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Comments

[Rachell]

Impressive nails LL!

[Linda Solaiman]

Enjoy your break Lucy.xx

[Sue Floyd]

Thoroughly enjoyed this blogtober post Lucy!
I can't stop smiling while reading, & I imagine everything in my head as I read.
Your little lady reminds me of my nephews, who are reluctant to show tenderness usually, but then, suddenly they do something so precious!
Lucky you,to cherish these moments.
Will enjoy the rest of this month like a retreat for my soul.
Thanks again, you're such a gift!
Sue

[Miriam]

No, thank you to you for your posts , pictures, thoughts, colors, ...keeping me company...
Thank you dearest Lucy. Big hug,
Miriam

[Carol Iles]

Am thoroughly enjoying 'walking with you' around your area,thankyou for sharing.

[Shirla J Ghadaki]

I enjoy your posts very much as they make me feel as though I am there with you. I am in a long-term nursing home so your blog takes me away from my problems. Enjoy your time in and Dorser and I hope you will be able to post on a daily basis. Have a safe journey.

[Christine]

What a beautiful day's walk! I can feel the crispness coming through from each photo.
Have a wonderful trip down, lots of photos
Safe journeyings

[Jacqui]

Awww lovely to spend time with y
LL and things looking up!
Have a lovely few days by the sea clear those cobwebs eh.
Beautiful blog and photos as ever.

[Judith]

I have been away myself last week, so the last two mornings I stayed in bed late to catch up on your Blogtober posts. It has been lovely to read, cozy in bed with a coffee :). I really like your inner dialogue too. Also, I am from the Netherlands but really love to go to Great Britain. Which has not been an option the last two years. Reading your blog feels a bit like travelling in my head. Can't wait to read the postcards, Dorset is one of my favourite places in the world!

[Melissa]

What a lovely walk that was! Would have been better in person, but you painted an excellent picture (along with the actual ones!).

[Marylin Ollivier]

Hi Lucy Have a wonderful time in Dorset...a change is as good as a rest, they say. And it's great to go on one's own sometimes too. Enjoyed your walk today. It was a stormy day here, thunder and lightening, with rivelets of water going down the streets. It cleared a bit late afternoon so went for a forest and beach walk with my lil dog, Rudy. We came home all wind blown and wet, but refreshed. Take care, Hugs, MO

[Kathye Allen]

Hi Lucy, I've just been catching up on Blogtober from the 20th and I wanted to tell you I just love your ramblings.
I live in an entirely different part of the world, small town in Western Washington state USA, but I have so loved your pictures of your countryside, your love of color and your crocheting and knitting.
Thank you for all your sharing.

[Janet Chappell]

I so enjoy reading your blog and what a lovely day you've had today. Enjoy your time in Dorset next week, can't wait to hear all about it. My Yuletide Pack has arrived,I can't wait to make a start, thank you for such a lovely pattern.

[Becki]

Hi Lucy I’m really loving your Blogtober posts and enjoy seeing the photos of your beautiful scenery you have up in your part of the world. We are on half term this coming week too and it will be so nice to not have to worry about time too much! I hope you thoroughly enjoy Dorset and that the weather is kind to you, have fun and look forward to hearing all about your adventures, technology permitting! 😂
Take care, love and hugs Becki xxx ☺️

[Louise]

I envy you your lazy morning! Yesterday (Sunday) we had to be up bright and early to spend what we thought would be a few hours helping my sister move house. We got home at 7pm last night aching and tired and quite allergic to boxes. On the plus side I had a few lazy days beforehand so was impressed at walking nearly 17,000 steps (according to my watch thingo).

[Conni]

You live in such a lovely place! I hope your trip is a good one. Safe travels.

[Christine Guest]

Sounds like a lovely Sunday, and nope, never to old to kick through the crispy leaves (I’m 62 and do it with my 3 yr old grandson 😍). Fab for you to have girl-time with LL (nice nails!) and enjoy your journey down south to old haunts! Love your daily musings & pictures xx

[Charlotte Pountney]

Not at all weird that you enjoy reading your own blog; it's a glorious photo diary. I vote for Blogvember, too!

[Emma]

Hope everything goes well in Dorset with your Dad. We passed through there yesterday going to Poole for a friends surprise 50th birthday party. My second Daughter is 17 as well and we live a bit of an emotional roller coaster with her so I can sympathise with you - not easy this parenting lark!x

[Barbara]

Looks like a beautiful walk. Glad you had time with your daughter before your trip away. I’m very envious of that train journey. I love trains :) B x

[CJ]

Oh Dorset, lucky you. And it sounds like an absolutely blissful Sunday. Lovely that you got to go for a walk with your daughter. CJ xx

[Tineke]

You write as you talk, snippets of thoughts woven into sentences. Very enjoyable to read. Oi vey, too old to kick some leaves? Never. Love it. I like the heaviness of blankets on the duvet, I sleep better, what better than your own colourful crochet, Lucy? I am happy you two went for a walk and talk. Take care tomorrow while traveling.

[Abby]

Enjoy your solo Dorset trip

[Carol partridge]

For years my mum used to buy a Dairy Diary each Christmas off our milkman. She still has them all(about 20+ years worth) Now she is in bed all of the time(aged 94) and she loves us to read them to her.We have a good laugh at some of the stuff she has written. So no, you aren't wierd for reading old blog posts.Enjoy them. Have a good time in Dorset.

[Linda Curley]

I am so enjoying reading your daily blog and your adventures and activities! I missed them so much! Hello from Massachusetts!