I always write myself a list of Winter tasks; it gives me something to aim for, and achieve.
For the moment my list is blank. I'm no longer undertaking any building work, and there is really little else to do. I'm up to date.
I don't know if this is a result of lethargy; I suspect it's more like being satisfied with my lot. Of course there are always the banal tasks that will need doing; log sawing, leaf raking, vine pruning, etc. But no major projects.
If I have to go actively looking for projects, then obviously they wouldn't be classified as essential; they would be artificially created tasks, and my enthusiasm would be zero.
Maybe something will crop-up. The idea of my list remaining blank worries me more than if it was over filled.
What a strange thing to worry about!
Surely Lady Magnon can add to your list.
ReplyDeleteShe's working on it!
DeleteTear up the list. Things will present themselves to you and you will do them. And Cherub and Bo Bo will keep you busy too.
ReplyDeleteAs with Micawber, I'm sure that 'something will turn up'.
DeletePerhaps you should get your applications in for Permanent Residency .
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'll bother. I'll just hope they won't notice I'm still here, otherwise we'll go and live in Brighton for a few months each year. I'm not against that!
DeleteHave this winter off, our list is empty as well, we are not looking for anything to fill it.
ReplyDeleteSNAP! I'm rather hoping it'll stay that way too.
DeleteI expect Lady M could find you a project without too much thought.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she could... I'll keep out of her way!
DeleteI've often what would happen if I ever caught up. I believe I'm right there on the edge of finding out.
ReplyDeleteHowever, like your Lady M, my Mister H is always percolating some new project that keeps me from reaching that point.
How very lucky we are.
'Busy doing nothing' will become my new way of life (hopefully).
DeleteI always like to have some sort of project in the pipeline. Sometimes I just plan things and then Paul does the 'doing'!
ReplyDeleteI expect Lady M might just be following your fine example as I write.
DeleteI make lists of things I like or don’t mind doing. There are always those other things that should be done, but I have no desire to start. Mañana stuff, but Mañana never comes. Do you have any of those?
ReplyDeleteIt's very rare that I've approached a Winter without a long list of tasks; either pleasant or unpleasant tasks.
DeleteI like keeping busy too. Ask Lady M if she would like any home improvements. That should result in a project or two. Home upgrades are underway here: carpet to hard wood, typical tub to Japanese soaking tub, transom window behind said tub...
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding? I'd be broke before Christmas if I asked her what improvements she wished for.
DeleteAfter isolating at home for all these months, we've accomplished all the obvious chores, and our winter prep list looks as empty as yours, and the house is very cosy. I guess there is at least one benefit to this covid thing after all.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if, here in France, we'll be in lockdown again tomorrow. Goodness knows how long it'll last; Covid is spreading like crazy.
DeleteI still haven't got half way through my lockdown list yet.
ReplyDeleteIs that a good thing, or a bad thing?
DeleteA Good Thing in that half are completed and a Bad Thing in that half are not completerd.
DeleteThe smallest task on paper can feel larger in spirit. I think egos, no matter the strength, relish accomplishments as ego candy. Raking leaves is huge.
ReplyDeleteLady M is a professional leaf raker; I leave it to her!
DeleteHow about putting "oil painting" on your list? I know that making art can have its fallow times as well as its productive phases. I hesitate to suggest a subject but how about a place you love or have loved in the past? It would be nice to share the picture's gestation with your adoring blog fans.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a small job at the moment. I may reveal all a bit later. I'm taking my time.
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