Fruit and Flowers.

Are some of  the most lovely things to look at in the house.

Why: Do Tiffin Lunchboxes Never Get Lost?

The Lunchbox was a film that I was keen to see.  Mrs Ball and I went last week.

The tiffin lunch delivery system fascinated me.  So I did a little research.  Only 1 in 6 million lunches do not get delivered correctly.  A system whereby the departure train platform and the arrival train platform have codes which are written on the top of the lunchbag, also the address for the office; including the floor in the building are also included.  Lunches arrive fresh and hot and on time.  The tiffin boxes then get returned to the house from where they originated from.

There are a few things that I often ponder about and this was one of them.  I have decided I will research them a little and then put my findings on my blog.  

My next research topic is why and how cats purr.

Time in the Garden.

Time in the garden.  The top leaf art is of our cat; done by 10 year old daugther, the next one down is a lion (although I thought it was a flower); done by 8 year old daughter.  The first bulbs to pop up.  It was warm yesterday; but very cold again today.  Hooray; I am not ready for the heat yet.

July's Daybook.

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...

It is grey; the kookaburra who visits daily is not here yet.

I am thinking...

about the next job I would like to finish before sitting down to read.

I am thankful...

for the girls who are playing happily together.

In the kitchen...

I will marinate some beef and cook some noodles with it for dinner.

I am wearing...

black and grey layers; leggings/jumpers/skirt and scarf.

I am creating...

...well only an idea at this stage to update kitchen cupboard doors.

I am going...

to try and bake a fruitcake today as well.

I am wondering...

when I will see the movie "The Lunchbox".

I am reading...

the second book about the Cazalet family; sorry it is in my bedroom and I have forgotten the title.

I am hoping...

to be more mindful of the present and to read Isaiah and keep up with the sermon series at church.

I am looking forward to...

a warm time on the couch with our family this evening.  Perhaps a sunset like yesterday's?  Unlikely though.

I am learning...

about starters and baking.

Around the house...

the washing is under control.

I am pondering...

how some of my local friends are whom I have not seen a lot of recently.

One of my favorite things...

candlelight and music by The Andrews Sisters.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Dyslexia program, appointments, plumber/internet cable/skylight possibilities..

A peek into my day...

well yesterday, when a lovely couple from our church came over; all dressed up for a ride in the vintage car and then a nice afternoon tea.

http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Herman Delivers.

The starter mix was quite large today; a belated day 10 as I forgot to 'feed' the mixture on day 9.  

I baked a marble chocolate cake, 2 lemon drizzle bar cakes and at least 18 lemon drizzle cupcakes. 

Dawn at the Lakehouse.

Husband E took this photo while we were at the lakehouse...

At the Beginning of the Day...

I have lemon squeezed into water and then a cup of black tea.
A good wake up call!