Lovely! Also, I wanted to tell you that you inspired me to buy flowers for myself yesterday. You mentioned that you've had fresh flowers in the cottage every day since 2006, and I love that!
Yes. In actual fact it was always a rule I made for myself when I bought my second house in 1996 ..even when I had no money, I always had a bunch of fresh flowers in the house
Yes, Newbie. I should've waited to comment until there were other comments to read first and picked it up that way. You're like a mystery novel that works itself out during the read the more comments there are!
Mrs Trellis is a bit of a dark horse isn't she? Clearly, she's trying to woo you while your master is abroad. If you keep shtum, The Prof will never know.
Excuse my side trip, but is that a screen on the right, to put into the open window, against bugs. I have long been jealous of you and your open windows and summer breezes. The flowers are lovely.
Joanne, I think it is a dish drainer and a pot brush. We dont generally need fly screens over here that much. My FIL has them on his back door and kitchen window in Scotland but only for a few months because of midges. Other than that it is just a few flies mainly. I dont know if you have midges over there. here is a link in case https://www.smidgeup.com/midges/midge-season/
They have something similar in Canada I think, black fly season.
Winnipeg is notorious for black fly. We don't get them but we do get mosquitoes and all windows have screens and we also have screen doors. Nice flowers by the way.
Isn't it wonderful when friends are also neighbors or at least close by? Mrs Trellis now has the appreciation of her kindness by you AND all your blog friends!
Also, in case anyone wonders why....old post of John's..." I bought an untidy bunch of garage shop flowers that was standing by the entrance. Ones with a couple of odd looking very blue blooms included( you know the sort) and I stopped at Mrs Trellis' neat little house on the way home with them.
"The house is so quiet" she said forlornly when I called in, and I was so glad I had stopped even though all I had to offer was some cheap crap flowers.
No one should be alone...not when you have lost a dear loved one.........even if that loved one was a bad tempered dog who seemed to have hated the world........
Unexpected gifts are the best gifts of all!
ReplyDeleteIt's our wedding anniversary next week, I wonder if it's that
DeleteLovely! Also, I wanted to tell you that you inspired me to buy flowers for myself yesterday. You mentioned that you've had fresh flowers in the cottage every day since 2006, and I love that!
ReplyDeleteYes. In actual fact it was always a rule I made for myself when I bought my second house in 1996 ..even when I had no money, I always had a bunch of fresh flowers in the house
DeleteLove tulips.
ReplyDeleteOh come on John! You're going to leave us hanging without nary a clue?
ReplyDeleteMrs Trellis!
DeleteI thought the first clue was quite generous.
DeleteShe's a newbie tom......
DeleteMrs Trellis is a piano loving , whippet owner widow...a former midwife and loyal village supporter
Yes, Newbie. I should've waited to comment until there were other comments to read first and picked it up that way. You're like a mystery novel that works itself out during the read the more comments there are!
DeleteI hope they weren’t FOR Mrs Trellis 🤣 XXXX
ReplyDeleteOh, the one-named 'Trellis'! What a gem!
ReplyDeleteShe now signs her cards " Trellis" and has done for two years
DeleteThat's great. She is using her blog name too! You are a lucky guy.
ReplyDeleteShe has no idea where it comes from but enjoys using it
DeleteMrs Trellis is a bit of a dark horse isn't she? Clearly, she's trying to woo you while your master is abroad. If you keep shtum, The Prof will never know.
ReplyDeleteThe only old lady I love is cher
DeleteExcuse my side trip, but is that a screen on the right, to put into the open window, against bugs. I have long been jealous of you and your open windows and summer breezes. The flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteJoanne, I think it is a dish drainer and a pot brush. We dont generally need fly screens over here that much. My FIL has them on his back door and kitchen window in Scotland but only for a few months because of midges. Other than that it is just a few flies mainly. I dont know if you have midges over there. here is a link in case https://www.smidgeup.com/midges/midge-season/
DeleteThey have something similar in Canada I think, black fly season.
Sol has it right x
DeleteWinnipeg is notorious for black fly. We don't get them but we do get mosquitoes and all windows have screens and we also have screen doors. Nice flowers by the way.
DeleteShe’s one classy broad. Prince. Cher. Bono. Trellis.....
ReplyDelete...Wanda.
DeletePudding
DeleteA lovely surprise! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful colour against the white of the snow. That was very nice of Mrs. Trellis!
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely
DeleteThey do the soul good in all this snow John.
ReplyDeleteI've just had a late night adventure in the snow...more about that tomorrow
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ReplyDeleteCome again? X
DeleteMrs Trellis of North Wales probably meant them for GQT but left that at the wrong address.
ReplyDeleteShe's a dark horse x
Deletethe best gift EVAH!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed scarlett
DeleteWhat a lovely gift from Mrs. Trellis.
ReplyDeleteWell obviously somebody feels that you deserve flowers. All the colours, perfect for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThey lifted the soul
DeleteIsn't it wonderful when friends are also neighbors or at least close by? Mrs Trellis now has the appreciation of her kindness by you AND all your blog friends!
ReplyDeleteAlso, in case anyone wonders why....old post of John's..." I bought an untidy bunch of garage shop flowers that was standing by the entrance. Ones with a couple of odd looking very blue blooms included( you know the sort) and I stopped at Mrs Trellis' neat little house on the way home with them.
ReplyDelete"The house is so quiet" she said forlornly when I called in, and I was so glad I had stopped even though all I had to offer was some cheap crap flowers.
No one should be alone...not when you have lost a dear loved one.........even if that loved one was a bad tempered dog who seemed to have hated the world........
Hey ho"
Thank you for remembering jan
DeleteThat was when mrs trellis' old dog died
DeleteObviously you have done something to deserve them. Of that I have no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI'm an internet sensation
DeleteHow absolutely charming and sweet.. she is a lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteShe's also as mad as a box of frogs but in a good way
DeleteThey are perfect. Perfect for both you and your kitchen windowsill too. Ms. Moon has it right.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely.
ReplyDeleteRichly deserved
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful neighbors and friends you have!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Gorgeous flowers for a gorgeous man x
ReplyDeleteToo bloody right x
DeleteHow sweet of her! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed in friendships, John.
As u are Jennifer x
DeletePretty flowers, what a lovely surprise.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty...love flowers. I/buy them for the kitchen table every now and again.
ReplyDeleteThey look beautiful on your updated windowsill x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms from under the Trellis. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteA most welcome splash of colour and optimism in all the current extended-Winter blues.
ReplyDeleteFresh cut flowers in a vase brings an instant smile. My Mother and Grandmother had cut flowers all over the house. 💜 Gabs
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gesture. Those hyacinths are going to smell absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab surprise! Much better than all this snow...:)
ReplyDeleteHAPPY SPRING!
ReplyDeleteA nice surprise.
ReplyDeleteI think that just being you is gift-worthy.
ReplyDeleteSo, Mrs. Trellis wasn't home. Someone left HER flowers at your house. And you kept them. Nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this your broadcast provided bright clear concept.
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