The weather got cold this week. Sunday night, to be precise. Obviously, it’s not in minus figures yet (°C, Gail) but, still, those of you who’ve been reading long enough will know that I absolutely abhor the cold. And, as for every year, the heating at work was not switched on until we had suffered a number of days of freezing in the office.
But, it is the end of October, so I suppose it’s to be expected.
And, today is Halloween. Obviously, I’m quite old now, so my memories of Halloween are being at home, doing some apple bobbing, maybe making some toffee apples but that’s it. No Trick or Treat stuff (that’s American trash (sorry, Gail)), no elaborate costumes. Instead, it was only a few days from November 5th, or Bonfire Night, as we called it. 1st November was really nothing special. Not even a holiday. We just didn’t celebrate it in the UK.
And now that I live in Italy, although Halloween is getting quite a big deal now, here, it’s November 1st that’s THE DAY. To be precise, The Day Of The Dead.
I’ve always been in Milan and it means a holiday to me. A day off work (except, this year it’s on a Saturday). However, with the special Aunt dying, tonight we’re off to Carrara and, tomorrow – well, I’m not sure what will happen. I’m guessing, a trip to the cemetery and I know we’re supposed to be going out for a pizza with the cousin in the evening.
It will be interesting. As FfI said to me this morning when we spoke, They don’t have a party for the wake but they do this (whatever this may be.)
I’ll let you know ……
Hi Andy – “BOO”!!! that’s my Halloween greeting and ending. Not my favorite holiday – we had only a few kids, well, ten, maybe. They came like a herd all at once and it was over.
Sorry to hear of your special Aunt dying. I like the idea of pizza to gather and remember her. Perfect.
Today it is rainy and windy and cold – in the 40’s only. We are meeting an ole friend and her new husband for drinks and apps. We ave a gift for tem. It should be lovely. The place we are going to is one of our favorite spots. Called the Maritime Grill, in Guilfoird, CT. You can see it if you want by going to their website.
Then we are going to stop at the drug store and the grocery store for a few items and head home and snuggle in with a movie.
Have a peaceful weekend,
Love Gail
peace…..
It wasn’t my special Aunt, Gail, but F’s.
I hope you had a good time on Saturday evening? And the movie?
Hi again – the wine and apps w/friends was wonderful – we laughed and ate and drank – I put some pictures on Facebook.
The movie, “You’re Not You” with Hilary Swank was amazing – powerful and in many ways familiar given my health challenges and the care Skipp gives. We both cried. Phew…..
Love to you
Gail
peace…..
I’ll have a look at FB later then. Glad you had a fab time.