The garden borders are getting more colourful
Affable Despot Jason messaged me this morning with daughter Liv’s school report. It underlined just how funny, supportive and wise above her years she is. I remember baby sitting her when she was around seven. I told Jason at the time that I thought she was a 31 year old midget hidden in a child’s body. It was nice hearing just how proud he is of her.
I remember telling her and her sister the story of how Winnie once stopped the traffic in Trelawnyd by having the biggest dump of her life right in the centre of the zebra crossing.
We were baking tarts at the time and the kitchen was filled with screams of laughter that almost shook the windows.
It’s nice to be kept up to date with the girls’news.
I return to work in another week’s time and I’ve not had the urge to go to the cinema or catch up with friends. I’ve pottered again, gardening and weeding and cleaning and organising .
It’s humid and sunny
Albert is sitting on the kitchen wall watching magpies argue in the graveyard.
His tail twitching
I love how children find bottoms, farts, poo and wee so, so funny. Pottering is balm for the soul. You've pleased yourself what and when you do things, and it feels good doesn't it? xx
ReplyDeleteNot much has happened but I’ve enjoyed the day
DeleteAh, Winnie. A true artiste in every sense!
ReplyDeleteShe was indeed….one of a kind
DeleteA beautiful spot to potter and organise in, surrounded by lovely friends and neighbours, and your furry family, makes for a more relaxing holiday than a frantic time driving around, to my way of thinking.
ReplyDeleteI’m looking forward for a holiday abroad, but not this year
DeleteJohn, your posts the last couple days brought to mind a favorite song of mine - "all we have is now, as we fly through space and time, we're only visitors and nothing's by design" by Robin Gibb. Good to hear you relaxed and enjoying your time.
ReplyDeleteThe pace of the day has slowed like it often does hours after going abroad….I’m not back on duty until next Friday night
DeleteYou may be having Magpie pie for supper!!
ReplyDeleteHumidity makes one feel almost lifeless, I feel. Puttering is good.
I was feeling a little Blanche Dubois ish
DeleteOh I still love reading about the time Winnie did a poo on the zebra crossing, aww bless her. John there is a Female welsh terrier for adoption at many tears rescue center in llanelli. Not sure if you are thinking of adopting another dog, however just thought I would let you know x
ReplyDeleteLol thank you
DeleteShe would be a possible IF Winnie was still alive
DeleteAre you sure? It has flown by here.
ReplyDeleteHasn’t it…….
DeleteSometimes home is just the place to be.
ReplyDeleteSoul rest.
Soul rest, I like that
DeleteWhat a lovely garden and you plans to enjoy home and the garden are just right. Seasoned, of course, with good memories of laughter, Winnie, beloved children, and laughter.
ReplyDeleteI read this quote today: "The world is not imperfect or slowly evolving along a path to perfection. No, it is perfect at every moment, every sin already carries grace in it." - Herman Hesse b.1877
Hugs!
Now that quote covers everything x
DeleteGlad you are enjoying your work break. Good to take time for yourself.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteHolidays at home are often the best, different, but good.
ReplyDeleteYes, I’ve enjoyed it. First week all theatre and friends , second week painting and jobs
DeleteAh Winnie. Memories never to be forgotten. The garden looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks to my sister
DeleteYour border is just coming into colour John jst as mine finishes its first flush before starting up again. It is hard to keep it going through the whole summer I find but there is plenty of green and my herbaceous geraniums are just coming out.
ReplyDeleteThe front garden has never been colourful until now
DeleteWho needs to go anywhere when you have that garden view?
ReplyDeleteI will settle for my view until I can organise that trip to Venice
Deletesometimes it's just smart to relax when you have time off.
ReplyDeleteI need to save money which helps with staying home lol
DeleteI spotted and had a closer look and you do have a fine looking obelisk there John-I Do like an nice obelisk x
ReplyDeleteMave!
DeleteHaving never seen John's obelisk I shall refrain from commenting further x
DeleteNot for the risk of trying lol
DeleteOne of the joys of life is being able to make children scream with laughter.
ReplyDeleteThe girls taught me what fun it was to have children in the house
DeleteSo nice to just potter about sometimes with no agenda, isn't it. Sounds like you are content with being home.
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