Even the heavy bedthrow that is almost too bulky to carry when damp was dry in half an hour, so all of the dog bedding got a wash, before I went for a haircut and a brief shop to buy a black funeral jumper from Marks.
Mandy from next door strapped for a chat across the garden wall and we watched the butterflies on the buddliea for a while. I counted 62 on just the giant bush that overlooks the back door
We all shared the remains of a chicken for tea, and even Albert got his share and the frozen peas were wrapped in a tea towel again and placed under Winnie as she tried to cool down on the patio concrete.
Tonight I'm reading Women Beyond The Wire by Lavinia Warner,
The windows are all still wide open as the cottage tries manfully to cool down and it's nearly nine pm
I can hear music floating over the Churchyard from the old Rectory
For Rachel....see
Looks nice and cosy John. Your cottage sets the flowers off beautifully. Enjoy the book xx
ReplyDeleteI'm not read a page yet lol
DeleteYou have to wash big stuff a lot. Do your dogs smell?
ReplyDeleteWinnie does ..as most old ladies do
DeleteIn fact you are always cleaning. You must be filthy. I note you cleaned from top to bottom again.
DeleteI like to be squeaky clean, don't you?
DeleteDid you do the washing up this time? Last time you forgot.
DeleteMe? yes. My fanny is clean. The house is presentable.
DeleteYes, it's always the last job on the list.
DeleteI like to wipe my sink with windowlene as a final flourish
Photograph will be added as proof
DeleteLast time you photographed it with dirty washing up stuffed in the sink.
DeleteI was keeping it for a washing frenzy finale
DeleteI see. You don't't dry up and put it away then. You need to vacuum under the woodburner.
DeleteHaven't you got a draining board in the Belfast wonderland?
DeleteI don't hoover the soot and ash, it will bugger up me dyeing,
DeleteAnd in true Alan Bennett, northern Britain style
I " side" the pots
No, I just have the two sinks! The extra one is a godsend
DeleteI deleted because it came out in wrong place. I don't understand the ash comment. It needs vacuuming. Please delete the other deleted comment for me
DeleteSide the pots? That's probably why Chris left you.
DeleteThanks
DeleteToo Northern.
DeleteDo you scrub the step every morning?
DeleteOnce a week
DeleteI' haven't got a net curtain to soak, not that I've got a new kitchen window
You might grow old there.
DeleteI doubt I'll grow old anywhere
DeleteWith old women bringing you flowers and old farts reading your blog.
DeletePerhaps , perhaps not....where will you grow old?
DeleteHere. In my farmhouse with a few cats. I have finished with people.
DeleteNever finish with people rachel, there's always a nice friend around the corner
DeleteI can't speak of that here but, yes, I have met some new friends who I wish I had met a long time ago. But I have cast off a few people who have let me down. But I feel better for it.
DeleteI've done that too
DeleteMusic from the Old Rectory A Hot August Night?
ReplyDeleteYes , sounded folky
DeleteMrs Trellis is so kind-hearted! Are they the flowers she brought you in the vase on the mantelpiece? Or are they they the ones in the window? They are magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThe window, the ones on the mantelpiece are from another friend
Deletein pets at home I saw a cooling jacket for dogs that is like a harness. They were on offer. Love the picture of your chair with the throw. looks super inviting
ReplyDeleteIt was a gift from a friend and is super comfy
DeleteHow come your washing machine will do so many loads in one day? Mine (supposedly super efficient) takes hours to do one load. And was Mandy really strapped across the garden wall, or is that a saying I've never heard?
ReplyDeleteI haven't washed anything in three weeks
DeleteHave I missed something here? A bunch of flowers 'for staying in the village' - does that mean you are able to stay? I do so hope this is the case John - you are so important to everyone and the village is so important to you.
ReplyDeleteYes pat, I'm staying
DeleteGlad you're staying, it's your home environment.
DeleteI was wondering, too. Great news! I'm happy it all worked out for you. Carol in Philadelphia.
DeleteBrilliant news!
DeleteThere's been a bit of a theme going on John with vaginas and bushes. Are you on the change?
ReplyDeleteNever!!!! NEVER !!!
DeleteYOUR home...YOUR refuge...YOUR sanity.
ReplyDeleteJohn, you've come into your OWN. Every major change in my life generated a new haircut & a cleaning splurge. Fresh flowers, fresh linens, fresh start.
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy for you and your furry family, John.
A nice clean start ! So very happy for you.
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It feels so right that you have things settled and are staying. No more unknowns in that area must be nice.
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely news to hear you're staying put! A bunch of flowers is a sweet gesture of Mrs Trellis...62 butterflies is a lot to count when you're having a back fence chat!
ReplyDeleteWell, dear John, I've missed a few days, but took the time to catch up. I am so pleased, for both of you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a relief that you have the final word on being able to stay in your beautiful cottage, It must be a huge weight off your shoulders.
ReplyDeleteI love this.
ReplyDeleteI love the tone of your post, the pictures, everything.
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I've been following your blog for years now and I don't think I have ever commented before, I just enjoy. It has helped me through some difficult times and so I just wanted to say how happy I am for you and your little menagerie. It feels like your just reward for being a such decent, self-aware and caring human being.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you get to stay in your Beloved Cottage and Wonderful Community! It sounds Idyllic, I miss living in a Community like that and a lovely Old Historic Home.
ReplyDeleteAnother ordinary, beautiful day in Trelawnyd. Love how you bring us there with your words and pictures. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour sitting room reminds me of my own. Very different, of course, but it demonstrates a very healthy attitude to life.
ReplyDeleteAnd it’s all yours...
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A fresh start for you John.
ReplyDeleteI bought Raffie a cooling mat from Amazon, does the job... I might get myself one !
Now all you have to do is pay the mortgage. Glory be to your blog and your followers; may they gallop in the fields of buttercups and daisies.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a struggle Rachel , thank you for reminding me
DeleteAnd despite the gentle sarcasm I hope we ALL are able to gallop in a field full of buttercups......it's a nice place to be
Your blog needs me from time to time.
DeleteSo happy things have turned a corner for you John. Love your cottage and you have so many kind neighbours. Nothing like a "good drying day" to raise the spirits. Good luck for your new job. Xxx
ReplyDeleteThrilled beyond believe that you are staying in the village! Poor Winnie...the heat is tough on plump girls :)
ReplyDeleteYour cottage looks warm and inviting John nothing like a good spruce up and airing with the windows open like a new lease on life.
ReplyDeleteCan't find time to read today's post - too busy jumping for joy at the fact that youu are staying put.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you get to stay in this gorgeous home and in a village filled with friendship and love.
ReplyDeleteWhat joy to hear you are staying in your home and the village. It seems so right, I am glad it is happening.
ReplyDeleteAll that work in the heat! You're a better man than I (and that's not the first time I've said that).
ReplyDeleteClean and comfy!
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