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Thatcher and Small

 


Winter has kicked in. Earlier this week we had stock take at my work and nearly everyone worked until late on the first night and finished about 11.30pm. The 2nd night everyone stayed until the early hours of the following morning but because I was starting work the next morning I was able to go home early and get some sleep. It was so cold that some of us had runny noses but luckily we were all dressed very warmly. At least the cats have been happy that the fire has been on at night.

Linking up with Weekend Reflections and the Weekend Roundup.

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Tom said…
...and here we don't need heavy covers on the bed!
18 May 2024 at 10:15
Jim said…
A comfortable looking place, keep warm, Amy.
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18 May 2024 at 14:25
local alien said…
Thatcher and Small. Good title, made me click on to see what it was all about. The shop looks like a lot of ours, covered in case of rain or searing sunshine. You can drink coffee all year round there, though I expect its too cold in winter. Our outdoor cafeterias have nylon sides and gas heaters in mid winter.
Keep away from snuffly persons!
18 May 2024 at 20:18
Iris Flavia said…
Sounds like hard shifts!
18 May 2024 at 23:35
Sharon said…
This is a great looking place. Sounds like winter has arrived in your area.
19 May 2024 at 03:48
Fun60 said…
Just as we are shedding our layers of clothing here you are putting them on. Keep warm.
19 May 2024 at 17:43
James said…
That's a smart use of space! Stay warm.
20 May 2024 at 15:14
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