A mixed morning.

@Fleura (29097)
United Kingdom
May 1, 2021 8:27am CST
Yesterday, I slept well and in the morning I felt that I could easily have rolled over and gone back to sleep for another couple of hours - something I really need! Of course I couldn’t as it was a school day. This morning, in contrast, when I had no need to get up early, I woke up when it was still dark (before 5 am) and wasn’t really able to get back to sleep after that. At least I had had breakfast and got some work out of the way even before the others woke up, except Little One who came in quite early and sat next to me in bed reading. We had to wait quite a long time for Big One! After our little Saturday morning routine of coffee and biscuits and stories in bed, then it was all a bit of a rush as Little One was invited to spend a few hours with a friend. I planned to walk over with her, pushing my bicycle, then cycle on to the local shop since I just ate the last banana (quite a crisis in this house!) But when I got my bike out, I found that the front wheel nut had fallen off! Obviously I couldn’t take that, so I had to walk there and back - but the good thing was that on the way, we passed a house where several items had been placed outside with a ‘Free, please take’ sign, and they included an office-style chair and a desk lamp. These are just what Little One wants, and they were still there when I walked back, so I picked them up and brought them home. So a bit of a mixed morning, but pretty good on the whole. Now I just have to find a new nut for my bike wheel! All rights reserved. © Text and image copyright Fleur 2021.
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@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
1 May 21
Sounds like a productive day so far. I felt the same as you did while still in bed. But, Henry was certain that he had no treats in his bowl. This time, he did not lie. So, I gave him more treats, then put his harness and leash on him for our early morning balcony time. But, it was about 2°C, so he didn't want to stay out long. I've since eaten my breakfast, played with Henry a bit, and posted one "discussion" to myLot. I need to spruce the house up a bit. And, I am thinking about walking up to a nearby store. But it is still 2°C, and there is more rain in the forecast. So, I have not decided when or if I am going to go for that walk yet. I hope you are enjoying the rest of your Saturday.
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
1 May 21
Things were not so bad after I resigned myself to the situation! Hope it has warmed up a bit there.
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• United States
1 May 21
@Fleura Not yet. But, we are suppose to get a high of 11°C today. That will most likely be in the afternoon.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
1 May 21
Uhm... those are quite pink! I had to shade my eyes to look at the photo. I could explain where a nut could be found, but maybe shouldn't do that right now.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
1 May 21
@Fleura Hey! That's not the kind of nut I was thinking of!
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
1 May 21
@DaddyEvil And they're not pink, they're red (although the lamp base is a little faded).
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
1 May 21
Not sure you'd want that kind of nut twisted and tightened?
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
1 May 21
Good Morning to you over there. Glad to know that you`re doing great. Have a great day
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@LadyDuck (457321)
• Switzerland
1 May 21
It is always dark when I get up at 5 AM... it would be not if we should have kept the winter time, but we cannot have everything. The chair and the lamp are pretty and in good conditions... well you had an annoying problem, but you found two interesting things to bring back home.
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
In mid summer here it is light by 3 am, but we're not there yet. Yes the freebies are rather nice, Little One is very pleased, especially since the chair goes up and down - she's enjoying the 'rides'!
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@LadyDuck (457321)
• Switzerland
2 May 21
@Fleura We never have light by 3 am, not even by 5 am, right now we have light by 6:40 am.
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
@LadyDuck We're a lot further north; I love the long summer days. Here in the middle of summer it gets dark around 10:30 and I'm often still in the garden until dark! Of course we pay the price with short days in winter.
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@JudyEv (325339)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 May 21
You did very well with your day. Someone has picked up our fire unit and another person has paid a deposit on the trailer and will pick it up in a couple of weeks. So our day is going well too. I hope you find the nut. We sometimes talk about 'the nut behind the wheel' causing an accident. lol
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
The clearing out is obviously going well. Glad you are finding good homes for your unwanted stuff - and getting some cash for them too!
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@JudyEv (325339)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 May 21
@Fleura It's surprising how much we've made with all the stuff we've sold. We'll be able to buy some new things for our new home as the buyers have bought quite a bit of the furniture. It's a double benefit as there won't be so much to shift.
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
@JudyEv Sounds like a win all round!
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@12345Lot (109)
• Nairobi, Kenya
1 May 21
I always find it hard to wake up on Saturdays being an off day from work... Personally when I do not want disturbance from the little ones, I lock the door and enjoy my peace until I feel am good
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
1 May 21
Worth the walk!
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
1 May 21
Yes definitely worth going out for. Now I just need to find a new wheel nut!
@xFiacre (12613)
• Ireland
1 May 21
@fleura Goodness, we don’t need to put a sign up. Whatever is sitting in the garden just gets taken.
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@xFiacre (12613)
• Ireland
1 May 21
@Fleura And without one’s permission.
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
1 May 21
It's not so good when your stuff gets recycled without your knowledge!
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
5 May 21
Glad it worked out so well for you! Hope you can find a new nut for your wheel.
@Ronrybs (17838)
• London, England
2 May 21
I am sure that working variable night, late and early shifts ruined my sleep pattern. I still wake up at odd times, but I do relish being able to drop back off again
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
Yes I'm sure that would mess up your body clock.
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• Nairobi, Kenya
2 May 21
Beautiful red chair
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
Very nice for free!
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
2 May 21
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• Nairobi, Kenya
2 May 21
@Fleura you mean you got it for free...
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 May 21
Another good day enjoyed and memories made. Good luck with your bike.
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@Fleura (29097)
• United Kingdom
1 May 21
Thanks. Turns out I have an old-fashioned size - not so easy to get!
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