As Hilja went into the Old People's Home after a 5 week stint at home, it was time for Annikki to make a trip out of the home.
This time she was accopmanied by granddaughter, Asha. 
They made a visit to Annikki's favourite Fleamarket, the Pentecostal one behind the Pentecostal Church on Uusikatu. Then, they went to a oddments and assortments store, Timari, followed by a visit to the department store, Stockman.
During the time they had their spree at the shops in the city, I quickly made a visit to the Heinäpää heated football grounds to see Soda practicing with the Tervarit 91 Musta side. The Tervarit Senior Musta side was also practicing at the same time.
There was still plenty of snow lying around, as can be seen, both in the foreground and on the little hill behind the pitch.
I was especially pleased to note that Soda is becoming more confident in the way he handles his tacklers. But he still has a long way to go in fitness and speed to be able to make a real contribution to the team with his natural footballing skill.
I rushed back in time to help Annikki and Asha complete their shopping.
When we got home, Asha gave me a belated birthday present - a tea mug with a beautifully printed pattern of a lakeside scene, not only around the exterior, but also on the handle and with a small inlay print. The colours, especially the bright reds and the vibrant yellows, are simply beautiful. I am going to enjoy many a cup of early morning and late evening tea in this mug.
Accompanying it was matching gift card. I am indeed a very lucky granddad to have such beautiful and loving grandchildren.
I have already started using the mug.
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