It's been a nice 24 hours
Lockdown can be nice
If you're lucky.
The roses are a gift from my elder sister. Their fragrance is wonderful and already is filling the cottage like a warm hand. She and my brother in law chatted over the garden wall in the sun.
No real news, just checking in .....
Without the tv last night , I caught up with some Sheffield friends
I hope Mark and Claire were not booted out
There was a funeral here in the village this morning.
A lady from Bron Haul who had been poorly a long time.
She kept cats which surrounded her bungalow like confetti
One of her floral tributes was black cat.....I liked that.
Village Elder Islwyn had cut open the grave very neatly before the gravedigger arrived and we chatted for a while before I bumped into the vicar by the lytchgate.
I like the new vicar
He is bright and friendly and his smile is genuine
His white surplus glowed in the spring sunshine as he stood waiting for the funeral cars to turn up.
Hattie left me a couple of chocolate brownies on the kitchen wall this morning too and I ate them as I planted out animal Helper Pat's bedding plants into containers and baskets.
The concrete square behind the kitchen wall looks softer and greener than it did
I bought and fixed up a new tv, chatted to Blog Rachel on what's app and lit the fire before 6 pm
It's cold out of the sun
And finally! And most wonderfully
Thanks to tim and Ian
I mean, who doesn't love some chocolate brownies?! 🙂 Also, those are some beautiful flowers! 💗
ReplyDeleteI write this note with tears in my eyes after reading your"...Covid" note. Thank you for keeping this blog. I really appreciate it and your thinking.
ReplyDeleteCheers magexxxxxxxchin up x
DeleteIt's all the little things that add up to a significant day, right?
ReplyDeleteLove your garden....but where are the hosters?
ReplyDeleteThe collection is by the back door
DeleteA good day! So glad you got the tv! Now is not the time to be without a television.
ReplyDeleteThe new one is working well
Deletethat is such a beautiful spot in your garden.
ReplyDeleteI would love to come sit in your garden with a cuppa tea and some doggies and some good conversation.
ReplyDeleteAnytime x
DeleteThat bell ringing just made my heart flip flop! Congratulations to your little village church on getting that put to right.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is very inviting.
It was a special moment indeed
DeleteBrilliant to hear the church bells. We had a funeral here too and we all stood out on the street to see the hearse off for a minimal funeral for immediate family. Sad times but some bright spots in amongst it. x
ReplyDeleteSeveral of the villagers it would seem quite tearful when the bell sounded
DeleteDo you know why the bell wouldn’t ring? Was it tangled?
DeleteThis is a very happy post. It makes me feel that the world is still good.
Lovely to hear the bells - and the birds! Is there a trick to making the bells ring singly or double?
ReplyDeleteYou were quick getting your TV set up - go you!
I hope to ring the bell next Thursday
DeleteIt would be lovely to sit in your garden on your charming chairs-and-table set!
ReplyDeleteAnd drink gin and talk like old friends do
DeleteThat sounds like a most excellent day. Here's to many more of them.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice , people filled
DeleteA good day indeed.
ReplyDeleteThose are lovely roses..are they an old variety?
Yes I believe they are
DeleteThe bell is ringing! Thank you for recording it for us, it was so nice to hear! And now you will be able to ring it every Thursday night - perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat’s wonderful. Church bells give me goose bumps.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure your vicar isn't Phillip Serrel from Flog it - he could certainly be his brother.
ReplyDeleteThey do look similar pat
DeleteNice to hear the church bells. Even if one is or is not religious, they bring a sense of solidarity and unity to the whole community, I think.
ReplyDeleteBonnie in Minneapolis
Looks and sounds like a wonderful day, great to hear the bell, a sound through the ages
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear the church bell - and your garden looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sound.
ReplyDeleteI am perplexed by the different rules. In Canada right now no way would we be able to shop for a telly. Loved the bell, brought back memories of my local church in Suffolk. The bells there were rung for many years by my Uncle.
ReplyDeleteTV was picked up at supermarket Susan. I did food shopping too
DeleteIf I could pinpoint what the UK means to me it is the sound of church bells. No church bells in NZ not around here anyway. Miss them dreadfully. I hope you are staying safe John ... hugs to the fur babies.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
I am not a religious man but the sound of that church bell was so comforting. Thanks for that, John, and for that great shot of your very green garden.
ReplyDeleteLovely sequence of photos love the garden John thanks for sharing the day with us reasuring to hear the church bells it brings a village together.
ReplyDeleteHallelujah :) So lovely to hear the church bell...thank you, John!
ReplyDeleteYour little garden table and chimenea is such a sweet spot!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day: blossoms, bells, and brownies with family, friends, and passersby to share your time. Cherry on top ... the new TV and/or the fragrance of those glorious roses?
ReplyDeleteSweet dreams!
Hugs from afar, too.
The vicar looks nice.
ReplyDeleteIt is a truly beautiful place where you live John.I would love it!.The bells sound amazing.Im just imagining having all that on my doorstep and I would feel blessed...oh and the vicars smile reminds me of Chris Biggins!,Stay safe and best wishes,xx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to hear the church bells ringing! The vicar reminds me Chistopher Biggins too!
ReplyDeleteI realise that I am in a very small minority but I am enjoying the unhurried pace of life during lockdown. No rush, very few expectations and it's altogether quieter. I do still have to go out to work so maybe that helps in some way.
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks lovely.
Are you sure they are chocolate brownies?
ReplyDeleteyou boomers are shutting down the entire economy because you're afraid of a flu. Seriously, can you boomers kill yourselves? You are the most selfish generation to ever exist. You don't give a shit about climate change, why should we young people give a shit if you get sick and die of some virus? I HOPE the virus gets much stronger and kills you all.
ReplyDeleteDo you boomers realize how universally hated you are? There is not one single demographic that does not hate you- white people, black people, asians, mexicans, indians, chinese, millennials, GenX, GenZ. Something tells me that you boomers are not going to have a very comfortable or easy retirement, especially once you end up in the retirement homes.
Can you baby boomers hurry up and fucking drop dead? Enjoy your retirement homes cause we younger people will not take care of you even if we wanted to, due to the shitty economy you boomers created. Do you boomers realize that the younger generation is simply waiting for you to fucking drop dead?
You are all going to end up in retirement homes and we all know that the elderly gets treated pretty badly in retirement homes. Well, that's what you get for ruining your own children's lives. Even if your children WANTED to take care of you, they couldn't, due to you boomers destroying the economy. So I hope you enjoy the retirement homes, boomer scum!
Hello..errm,have you taken your meds today?.If not,you should get them down your neck quick,before you blow up in a puff of smoke.Maybe go and have a lie down?.Have a lovely day.
DeleteYou should seriously seek help
DeleteChurchbells, roses (especially from a sister), lush gardens, and brownies. All days should be like that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a very lovely day.
ReplyDeleteThe ringing of the bell makes me cry. I didn't realize how very much I miss that. There are many churches here with belfries and bells - they're not rung anymore. Because people complained?? I have no idea. Good for you, John, to be able to ring the bell on Thursdays. Applauding and ringing bells seems such small things for the great work you and your fellow caregivers do under all circumstances, not just this particular one. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteYou live in the most beautiful surroundings - may it ever be so.
Oh the church bell sounded so good, and those roses are lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely to hear the bell ringing. Good luck with your stint next Thursday - we'll be cheering for you as well as the NHS and Carers. I like the look of your new vicar, he looks very jolly.
ReplyDeleteI shall strain my ears x
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