Sunday, 15 January 2017

Nothing Special.



We're well into our 'tedious' period here; mornings are quite cold, days are cool, and either frost or mist can often linger all day. Very little happens.

As regular visitors to this page will know, I simply chronicle our everyday lives; whether they be good, bad, or occasionally 'tedious' (as yesterday).

We choose to live a quiet life, otherwise we would be bored stupid. I'm pleased to say that this is only very rarely interrupted.

I suppose I'm rather predictable in Winter. I often wander aimlessly trying to keep myself busy, I shout at the Television, and I dream of leaving my little patch better than when I found it. Nothing exceptional in all that; there's not much else to do!

There are plenty of Winter days when hardly anything happens. OK, I chop mountains of wood, I light fires, I cook a couple of 'gourmet' meals, but that is every day ordinary stuff; it's far more interesting to write about days which involve something unusual or exceptional.

It has to be said that on days when absolutely NOTHING happens, it's almost a godsend to have unruly neighbours; but having been reprimanded, even they don't misbehave that often any more.

So, please allow me once in a while to write about the absence of an eventful life; as it was yesterday.

I know I must try harder, and will attempt to do so tomorrow.




35 comments:

Jennifer said...

Even your "uneventful" days seemed packed with goodness to me. ❤

angryparsnip said...

It is quite nice to have an uneventful day. I would love to have more of them.
The photo was quiet and lovely.

cheers, parsnip

Cro Magnon said...

Boringly busy. The cold makes me lethargic.

Cro Magnon said...

Being a Saturday, there were still a few distant shots to be heard, but otherwise very quiet.

local alien said...

I am thankful for uneventful days. Those are the days I get most done just pottering about. A little sunshine does help a lot I must admit. Mist and frost might just confine me to a chair with a good book or some knitting.
The days are getting longer...slowly. have a good Sunday

New World said...

There are always blogs to keep one amused. Never a dull moment over at my comments. Did you see that Elaine told me she is giving up her blog?

Jules said...

Sometimes uneventful is good. That, in itself, can make a day special.
Beautiful photograph. X

Cro Magnon said...

I must admit to having planned a few things to do today, but managed to put them off yesterday.

Cro Magnon said...

Yes. Her photographs were always superb. Maybe that's what she'll concentrate on from now-on. Pity!

Cro Magnon said...

The day did fly by; I suppose that's a good sign.

Sue said...

Winters in France are incredibly quiet, everyone seems to hibernate.

Cro Magnon said...

At my people's lovely home in Sussex there was a knocker on the master bedroom door. The previous owner hibernated, and the knocker was for his maid to bring him everything he needed! Very wise man!

Susan Heather said...

Lovely cool photo - 30 degrees here again today. Still managed to get a lot done tough.

Graham Edwards said...

Do you not indulge your artistic talents these days?

The Weaver of Grass said...

But you really have posted such a beautiful photograph. That's enough.

Cro Magnon said...

Can we swap? I'd prefer your weather to ours!

Cro Magnon said...

Only occasionally. I've almost retired!

Cro Magnon said...

I must admit, it was very beautiful, which is why I took my photo.

Maria said...

A beautiful picture which means you were walking out there with Bok and admiring nature. Carpe diem.
Greetings Maria x

Sue G said...

You need these uneventful days to make the exciting days a bit different. I'm quite happy with my uneventful days, like Local Alien I am quite happy pottering about and feel quite annoyed sometimes if my pottering is interrupted by 'excitement'!

Jacqueline @ HOME said...

Sounds similar to most over 60's lives ..... I guess life can't be exciting everyday !!!! We are having that awful misty rain type weather at the moment which doesn't inspire !! Still, in just a few weeks, Spring will have sprung, new green shoots will be appearing and you can start digging Cro !!!! XXXX

Cro Magnon said...

It was taken when I took him for his early morning walk.

Cro Magnon said...

They don't come round too often, so maybe I should just enjoy.

Cro Magnon said...

I can't wait.... I'm already thinking of seed-buying.

Tom Stephenson said...

No drawing and painting?

Cro Magnon said...

From time to time, but it's no longer a priority.

Frances said...

The tranquility you describe seems very close to paradise. Even though I live in a city that can be very hectic, over the years I've found way to resist many of those exciting temptations. It's good to know they are available, but not mandatory.

Best wishes.

John Going Gently said...

There is always SOMETHING to write about!

Vera said...

Lots to do here, but nothing exceptional to write about!

Donna OShaughnessy said...

Often, I don't take time to appreciate the ordinary, the routine which in itself can be quite beautiful. Thanks for the reminder.

Cro Magnon said...

When I lived in central London, I always found somewhere to be quiet too. It was surprisingly simple.

Cro Magnon said...

I had difficulty yesterday.

Cro Magnon said...

Yes, the tedious tasks are always there, the dog needs exercise, and we have to eat. Otherwise....

Cro Magnon said...

I thrive on routine; I can never understand people who don't!

Shawn said...

As you tell it, it sounds perfect and you are content. No apologies required!

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