Mary was in-fact asleep sat up in the photo
There is something really satisfying when big jobs are completed at home.
After a sleep , I’ve prepared the cottage for the workman tomorrow.jobs which included clearing the bathroom and filling the log store so that the workman can park his van in the cleared driveway.
It’s overcast but warm so the lane has been busy which has been nice as it’s refreshing to see non hospice people .
Affable Despot Jason and his girls stopped to chat and Eve ( above) grabbed the opportunity to cuddle Mary.
And as I watered the flower beds I caught Pippa from the Rectory having a long conversation with Sailor John from next door.
Mrs Trellis walked past too and waved calling “ You hooo” like old ladies often do
She was eating an ice cream bought from the ice cream van that still visits the village in an afternoon and which plays just one cornetto on its speakers
What a perfect picture.
ReplyDeleteThey haven’t seen each other in an age, Mary remembered her well
DeleteA bit like my day. A quick clear up before my Sky equipment was delivered involving hoovering and clearing up some mouse remains. I don't imagine clearing your tiny bathroom took long, I have been there, done that. Hopefully once your man gets going in the morning you will make yourself scarce and have a few hours out of the way with the dogs while he gets on with the work..
ReplyDeleteYes, the dogs are going to Trendy Carol’s
DeleteI’m going shopping
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DeleteI can't decide who is enjoying that cuddle more, Mary or Eve! I hope the bathroom renovation goes smoothly. The disruption will all be worth it. xx
ReplyDeleteOh yes…..I’m leaving the workman a key , coffee and buiscuits and I’m off out
DeleteLucky Mary to have so many friends who love her! Eve looks well pleased, too.
ReplyDeleteI, too, hope the updae process in the loo goes smoothly and that there is no problem in getting the tub out of the cottage.
Hugs - Barbara Anne
Thank you babs
DeleteWhat a sweet photo of Mary and Eve!
ReplyDeleteYes….Eve is so grown up
DeleteThere used to be a 1960s or /70s bath and sink downstairs here-the man removed it and put it in the back garden under the apple tree smashed - to make it easier I imagine kept the loo and had a tiny basin and added a belfast too loo x
ReplyDeleteToo loo x
DeleteLove this slice of your village life. All the best with your noo loo! N2
ReplyDeleteNice picture of Eve and Mary.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t It? X
DeleteMay I share John-The description was on viewing this dog house-there is a vestibule"-I thought it nice but decided to turn it into a pantry-Not ideal as the man said there had to be 2 doors to the loo x
ReplyDeleteSkip to the loo my Darling x
DeleteSorry me again I think I need my Bach x
DeleteDon’t milk it
DeleteI've tried to remove myself previously-I- cannot -so I beg you please remove me- I am a chatterbox who needs to be deleted-The paramedic dog walker has left the area and gone far away sadly x
DeleteOh stop worrying lol
DeleteMary loves her cuddles from her friends. Nice photo. You must be very happy to start the new bathroom tomorrow. The completion date will be an equally wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteShe adores women , I think hattie has a lot to do with that
DeleteEve has beautiful hair x
ReplyDeleteHasn’t she?
DeleteI don't think I have ever mentioned my neighbors on my blog and I have written blog posts for ten years. I am sure that says something about me.
ReplyDeleteI’m very lucky with mine (except the new ones who are totally ignorant !)
DeleteA nice little portrait of your life in your village.
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DeleteGood luck with the bathroom job! Hope it goes smoothly and quickly! I look forward to seeing it!
ReplyDeleteDelightful photo of Mary half asleep (and of the girl holding her. ) You do have so many lovely neighbours who call on you - that is because you are nice to call on.
ReplyDeleteLook ,John dear...life is going on, finally. I think it might be what is making one and all feel better...a bit of regular normal.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine Mrs Trellis licking that cornet.
ReplyDeleteI bet x
DeleteDay one demo.
ReplyDeleteI think the old ladies I knew who said "yoo hoo" are all gone. I hadn't realised it was an elderly thing until I started thinking.....
ReplyDeleteThat's so lovely -- neighbor's walking by to holler, "You hoo" or to stop a moment to pass the time of day. That occurs occasionally on my street but I'm not out as much as I once was to enjoy the experience.
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds very Spring-like. Has 'you hoo' been lost forever?
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely picture of Mary and Eve! It is exciting that your bathroom remodel will start soon. Your village always sounds so nice!
ReplyDeleteA warm picture of village life at its best I think. I have so missed moments like that during covid and it is like emerging from darkness to light.
ReplyDeleteYes…..moments like these I notice all of the 5ime…and I’m grateful for
DeleteDid she pick Mary up while she was sleeping? The dog must really be comfortable around her.
ReplyDeleteNo Mary has a habit of falling asleep when being tickled
DeleteI have ice-cream van envy!
ReplyDeleteWe have an ice cream van that comes around Fortune Green every day in summer. I find its repetitive tunes very reassuring.
ReplyDeleteJust one cornetto …..is somewhat irritating Steve
DeleteConsidering what happened at Sainsbury today I understand why you like completing big jobs at home.
ReplyDeleteExactly !!!!
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