Saturday 2 July 2016

Well...

The cake for the not special occasion: a 'vlaai'.
Not my favourite!
The things that happened this week. I went to a 'volunteer for Iron Man' meeting (I will be part of the finish line crew), I suffered yet once again from a four day headache (thanks to last Sunday's cycling trip), I baked two cakes (one for a special occasion) and I celebrated turning 45 (the special occasion).

Oh yes, I had a birthday. Which started by oversleeping, but then I found out I hadn't and had a shorter shift than expected as well. In turn that meant I had more time to get the apple pie done. I found the recipe I used the very first time, but found the amounts of flour were not that good, so had to add. And then of course they talk about a handful of raisins. Whose hand? So, I used about four of mine. Could have been five. The same with the cinnamon, which I love. But only a tea spoon of it? Not nearly enough, so I just shook that little thingy and then shook it some more. 

Well, if I am not using my training gear....
The cake was appreciated by colleagues and landlord and friends and most was eaten after the last ones left. I froze the remainder for a rainy day. The strawberries and vanilla sauce were all gone though. 

I got some lovely gifts as well. Some financial aid towards a gps/speed tracker for bike and such; how to knit mittens; a crocheting booklet with yarn; a lovely plant and "chocolates" (in the form of nectarines). And then I finally got my act together and started struggling with Amazon to get me a Kindle. For some dumb reason I can't get one in the UK, so had to buy it in the USA. It is (as I write this) on its way from Louisville, Kentucky, USA!

So, that was my week. 

10 comments:

  1. Belated best wishes. It sounds like you had a great day!

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    1. It was a rocky start but ended beautifully.

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  2. Hari OM
    Yikes - I was in the air (literally) and completely lost track of the days!!! BELATED B'DAY BLESSINGS!!! There are many kindles available in UK - must be a zoning thing for Amazon to Norway...??? Anyway, am glad you got some celebrating done! Huggies from here... YAM xx

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    1. I know there are many kindles, but every time I want one, I get sent to the USA! Very annoying. I just hope I can download books from the UK!

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  3. Wishing you Belated Birthday wishes for a great year including a successful Trimara!

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    1. Oh yes, the triathlon. It is ever getting closer!

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  4. Crikey Mara ..... did I miss your birthday too. What a dope I am, aye?? Happy birthday from me, Charlie.I hope you got plenty of icecream .... it's compulsory on birthdays, you know!!!!

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    1. Ooh, I didn't get any. I did have apple pie and strawberries and cream though. And they tasted lovely!

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  5. Happy belated birthday! Odd about the Kindle!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  6. Sorry that you had a headache again :( Sounds like you received some lovely gifts.

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