Before the year is out

Indeed I do MawBroon----it's all in my head to get cracking, it's the body that's holding me back. Gotta' start somewhere though.

That tradition has been in the back of my mind but I've resisted the temptation to do much! Shades of a Scottish childhood, eh?
Gran always rushed to complete anything she was knitting, otherwise it would never be finished!
I remember one Hogmanay evening when Mum announced that she'd forgotten about the kitchen curtains she'd meant to wash. Down they came - were washed, ironed dry and rehung by 8pm.
Christmas tree and decorations remained in place until the first foots and New Year visitors had called in over the next few days.
If I put my mind to it today could I clear the ironing (not much of that) and then finish knitting a shawl and a pram blanket? Then there's the big sweater which will spend its 3rd Hogmanay on the pins.
Sorry Gran!!

A guid new year tae ane an a' and mony may ye see!

Same here. Added to which I'm having a knee done shortly and just don't want anything hanging over me. Washing machine is gasping for mercy. I don't take the tree down until Twelfth Night and the only decorations are crib, cards and candles.

Yes me too. I had all the windows open on Sunday to blow all the Christmas 'cobwebs' out of the house and bring some fresh air in. This was followed by a good spring clean through the top floor, everything nice and shiny there now. Yesterday cleaned out fridge and even threw out some leftovers (that rarely ever happens). I am dying to take the decs down but holding off for a couple of days. Then a right thorough clean of the downstairs. So therapeutic.

I have just submitted my tax return. Getting it done before 21 Dec is over this year is a first, usually I am doing it in the last few days of January. It feels good.

I have the clearing urge also Maw, have sorted the fridge, my handbag (it was like a cross between a toy shop and a bin!!!) .

Would be taking down decorations but have a very dear friend for lunch and a sleepover here tomorrow so trying to keep the festive spirit alive for another couple of days.

Emptied laundry basket and I am going to tackle the ironing mountain when I sign off of GN.

Happy healthy and peaceful 2019 MawBroon ??