Doing something I do well

I spent most of today doing something I do well; making a mess.

First off I got everything I would be taking to the Artcic and spread it out all over the sitting-room. It looked like a jumble-sale after it had been hit by a tornado. However, it gradually all came to order as I sorted things into various piles. Stuff for the start line, sled contents, drop bag 1, drop bag 2, finish bag and the final pile: Where do these go?

After that it was off to the kitchen to bag up the required quanities of food. My mess making in the kitchen is legendary. My children still remember with awe the great Ketchup tidal wave of 2007 and the Mayonnaise avalanche in 2008.

Weetabix have very kindly supplied us with lots of goodies. Ready brek (original, chocolate and honey) for breakfasts and Weetabix Minis (Fruit & Nut Crisp, Honey & Nut Crisp and Chocolate Crisp) which are great for snacking on.

I didn't make too much mess with the Weetabix Minis, but measuring out Ready brek meant that soon the kitchen surfaces, the floor and the dogs were covered in a fine dust. Unfortunately it had been raining and the dogs were wet. I will leave the rest to your imagination.

Fortunately 'she who puts up with me', Goddess Vanessa, was out getting one or two bits I had forgotten so most of the mess was sort of cleared up (well smeared up) by the time she got back.

I think she looks forward to my trips away.