Nothing special this morning a dreary rain, damp and not very welcoming. The only colour is from the Autumn foliage on the trees.
And of course the birds, although they are more interested in the food laying on the ground, and sparrows are not so colourful.
The jay is still arriving outside and getting a little closer.
He even snapped a peanut. It is a funny thing with those nuts. I leave them outside, but the birds do not pounce immediately. They wait until they have checked that there are no humans around and when they are sure they grab a nut. The magpies sit in the trees opposite wating. If I happe to leave the kitchen for a few minutes, when I return the nuts are all gone.
Today is a holiday in Switzerland for All Souls, all the stores being closed but I never go anywhere usually on Monday. I was thinking about a trip to the cemetery this afternoon but decided in the rain it was not really worth the bother. It seems to be the day when people want to be sure that everything is as it should be on the burial grounds.
The space available on my WordPress account is dwindling and I now have used 98%. I have decided to extend the space with WordPress business plan. but will wait until it really expires. I have thought about it, but my life’s finances are mainly buying food and paying medical bills (although I have a good insurance). A little enjoyment and pleasure I still want to have as a golden oldie and being more confined to my home, I decided to invest. One day I will no longer be blogging for whatever reason, so I am making the most of it. Another pasttime enjoyment is my photography, even if I am restricted with home photos. Now and again I escape with my camera and wheelchair for other adventures, but in Winter the weather plays with my freedom. If it snows it does not come into the question but cold temperatures also play their part.
Joux Joux one of the neighour’s cats walked through yesterday on her way to more important targets. She was just disappearing to the garden next door but paused for photo.
And Roschti, the other cat from the neighbourhood? She decided to see what was going on in our apartment and paid a visit.
And now I am off to deal with the daily chores. I am cooking something a little different today. A large smoked sausage with lentils and vegetables and potatoes with leek. I like it, No. 1 son will eat until nothing is left. I am not so sure about Mr. Swiss, although there will there will be nothing else to choose from, so as my mum said he will have to lump it or like it (cockney expression). Have a good day eveyone and may the sun at least be shining wherever you are.
The magpies send a greeting.
Chronicles of an Anglo Swiss 
I hope you can keep blogging Pat. We all need that bit of enjoyment as we get older 🤗
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No problem. Imwill keep blogging as long as possible.
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I know you will. I love reading about where you live.
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Good morning …. the sausage with lentils sounds amazing. I might look into trying something like that. Take care and have a great day. SLP.
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It was quite tasty and even Mr. Swiss cleared his plate with the warning it was OK, but not every week.
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You made the most of a gloomy morning. I especially love the photo of the cat peeking around the corner and of the magpies.
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It was a very dull and dismal morning and the afternoon continued the same way. Where is the sun???
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It was like that yesterday here as well.
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You get so much storage space with the business plan-that’ll be great! The cat photos are so cute. My husband likes the two outdoor cats, but says our three indoor cats are quite enough for us to handle. I disagree, but…. Anyway, yesterday I let one of the outdoor cats come into the screened porch to look around. She had such a good time investigating every nook and cranny. Roschti looks like the perfect little houseguest.
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That is what I am hoping, shojuld last until I am 100 years old – I hope. I think you never can have too many cats, but Mr. Swiss was also of another opinion . men! Joux-joux the other neighbour’s cat, now sleeps on my porch. she is always there in the morning on a chair.
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Good Morning!
Fall color is still good color, and it colors nicely in that climate.
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It is my favourite season, if only Winter would not follow afterwards.
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Ha! It would be my favorite also if I had a favorite; and that is odd for a Californian. Those who are not Californian think that all Californians prefer summer.
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Awesome post! I just love those two magpies. Well done! Brava!
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They often appear in pairs. Two beaks are better than one
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Ha! I couldn’t have said it better.
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😃
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I’ve NEVER seen a jay in Switzerland. This is so amazing. Sadly, I’ve seen far too many magpies, crows, and pigeons.
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This jay now visits us twice a day and has discovered the food at the bird house. Last year there were two of them. It is a European jay and nothing to do with the blue jay
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