life as it is

 Ignore below post. Technology gremlins were at work.  To be honest can’t remember what wrote . Not having a good day. 

 1. A walk down the hill from the bus stop to home passed a lot of gardens with roses.  All the different colours of roses but pink seems to be the favourite then with white following a close second.  2. Crochet squares are going well. Found more crochet books so now decided I have got enough crochet books . Come to think of it I have enough  cookery books as well. Knitting books ? Not sure. 3. Kitchen done uncluttered sides now looks so much better. Now the bathroom. . And I am getting better with throwing things out. Just close my eyes and put the article ina black bag job done ! 

 1. Work has been very busy. But things seem to be pulling together for a change.  2. Ordering coffee and tea then a voice over my shoulder said latte please , turned round to have a go but fortunately it was my brother with his cheeky smile. 3. Re-arranging the kitchen. Part 2 starts today 

 1. Spilt rice is like water goes everywhere. Sorting out kitchen and dropped the bag of rice! It went everywhere. 2. Sitting in the passenger seat in the car drew up to the traffic lights had to stop, the driver in the car in the next lane gave such a delightful smile. Made my day I return the smile and we both laughed.  3. Friend making excellent progress. Walking a few steps unaided now. The friend who had covid then a stroke. Well done sunshine! 

 1. Rain but no need for a coat . Still warm and muggy. 2. Need a get a new umbrella as the spokes are are dangerous on the 2 I got. Really don’t like umbrellas much.  3 . Crochet squares are going really well. In and I use the old fashioned term in random yarn. Just a plain square but looking good. 

 1. Nanny and grandson was supposed to have a talk grandson looked at nanny and smiled ,it then changed into a nanny and grandson chat. 2. Got of at a different bus stop so a bit of a walk I had to do, but it did me good. Looking at the gardens and seeing all the summer flowers in bloom.  3. Thinking of planting a wild flower corner. Think I thought of doing that last year but never did. Shall look into it . 

 1. Recycling old cups , mugs and cereal bowls, into holding , displaying or potting up plants. Looked at some pot plant holders and display stands at a garden centre , but at the moment money is very tight so went home and rooted through the cupboards and found the above. But not got any saucers!  2. But treated myself to a very small plant one which was on the bargain shelf  looked sorry for itself, so bought home gave it a good watering and looked at it this morning  it has picked up not bad for a £1. 3. All this is due to me knocking of some leaves of a Christmas cactus, I potted them and they have come up a treat so I thought they need some company. So got some small succulent plants to keep them company. On the side near the kitchen window where they are all doing well. Think I have got a new hobby.

 Of all the mornings to over sleep  expecting the gas check man and usually they come late . In my case this morning he came early still in my nightie good job I wear sensible nighties!  Anyway everything passed. I am usually on the ball if I have to get up early I can , why I overslept I do not know. 

 Sitting by the opened patio door enjoying the the lovely gentle breeze wafting in. Hearing the birds singing their evening songs and for once no traffic noise in the background. Watching the sunset making the the sky a sky blue pink colour. A very special feeling no words can describe. 

 1. Big sister is morphing into mother. Little brother morphing into dad. Were  does that leave me ? Goodness knows. 2. Garden front and back beginning to look good. Now to decide what to plant and not what to plant. Library day next week so going to get a gardening book or two. 3. Granddaughter’s birthday soon, special request for uncle to pop over to see her. Every year it’s the same it’s not my granddaughter’s birthday without her uncle. He has got a very good relationship with his nieces and nephew. 

 An other crochet blanket done. But this one didn’t take to long. It is a blanket for a car seat.  Now to finish a blanket what I started before these 3 blankets came along. While looking for yarn in my stash I found some crocheted squares I done so after this blanket, need to finish the long forgotten squares . Then after that I feel some knitting  would be nice to do for a change .

 A very lovely cream tea on a steam train going through the beautiful countryside. Savoury rolls, fresh cream cakes , shortbread, Victoria sandwich cake, 2 fruit scones with jam and clotted cream, as much  tea or coffee as required. The weather really lovely. A nice day had by all. 

 1. Watching the rain splashing into and over the water butt. Making music. 2. Sitting outside undercover having tea/coffee and cake with big sis. Hearing the rain thundering down on the roof. Even though it’s raining it is quite warm . 3. A gentleman shared his over sized umbrella when waiting for the bus home. Try very hard to social distance. 

 Being serenaded by a wood pigeon nearby. A magpie being chased by a pied wagtail. Snails and slugs finding somewhere cool. Young foxes running about at dusk. And the weather is still nice. In the still of the night the owl calls .