I went on a shopping spree...

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... with my friend Evie. First we went to the discount craft shop - which happened to have moved in the meantime, so we had to hunt down the new location. We succeeded by accident and bought a few small items, each. Even so, small items at a discount price proved expensive enough. But since I don't drink, don't smoke, don't go to horse races or spend money on women, I could afford it. ;)

Then we went to Aldi, where I bought almost everything I need for the big baking orgy that's to start next week. The only thing I didn't get were the pistachios; plus I chose to buy the margarine at Lidl later on because the brand they sell are softer and easier to work with.

Evie then gave me a belated birthday gift (she was ill when I had the party and couldn't participate): a beautiful, knitted throw. I'm very happy with it. We also talked a bit and I showed off my popsicle creations, which impressed her to no end. She decided to give the craft a try herself.

I had two other lengthy phone calls, with my friends and (ex-)colleagues, Alex and Ilonka, which was really nice. Social life and shopping, all on one day - it's a rare treat in these days.