Leaving work, there was an ominous red sky in the morning view across the bay towards Trelawnyd ( far in the distance )
I replaced Bluebell’s windscreen wipers ( served by a snide workman from Halfords ) then drove to meet and old friend for brunch at Chester’s Grosvenor Garden centre which was a bit of a nightmare at times as it felt packed with focused grey hairs fighting for table space. We held our ground at a small table and had a lovely talk and an average fish and chip brunch.
Tonight I’m writing Christmas Cards
Storm Darragh approaches
Here's hoping storm Darragh passes by without incident. You've reminded me to write my cards. With the postal service the way it is, I need to get them posted soon! Stay safe and warm. xx
ReplyDeleteIt’s stormy already , the wind is loud and is already rattling the windows
DeleteOff night shift and onward to meet a friend for brunch. I imagine you're just waking from an afternoon of much needed sleep. Hope you had leftovers for dinner or perhaps a meal in the slow cooker to greet you when you awoke.
ReplyDeleteHope Storm Darrah takes a turn and goes back out to sea.
Hugs!
Funny no sleep. I tidied the cottage and hung battery fairy lights on the mantle and window
DeleteHow festive!
DeleteYou'll certainly sleep well tonight.
Hugs!
I hope we are all spared Storm Darragh's worst ravages.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely photo of your sunrise.
Fingers crossed
DeleteBe safe old bean
DeleteKeith
Xx
Hahahaha, yes, grey hairs do love lunching at garden centre restaurants! I speak from my own experience!
ReplyDeleteAnd they are ruthless
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ReplyDeletePerfect night to write Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteWith a small port
DeleteI’d have a large one ! But I drink Grey Goose with a twist
DeleteLee
Of course you do Lee.
DeleteThat garden centre cafe was average forty years ago!! Should have improved by now..but I'm glad you had a good talk.
ReplyDeleteThere was a similar sky, briefly, here...and Darragh is roaring and whistling around the house.
Keep safe xx
DeleteHope you and your pets will all stay safe from the storm, John.
ReplyDeleteI hope you all come through storm Darragh, it's been one after the other in the UK at the moment it seems. Be safe and keep warm and dry. We have our fair share of tropical storms over here too usually in winter but not unheard of in summer due to the tropical nature of where NZ lies.
ReplyDeleteIn the thick of the storm here! Mobiles have received red warnings. Sleeping with 75mph winds howling should be fun!
ReplyDeleteThe wind was making you lean over even when you snapped that top picture.
ReplyDeleteHigh winds and rain are never good. Hopefully the storm does not do much damage.
ReplyDeleteA brunch meet-up with a friend sounds enjoyable.
I know what you mean about garden centre cafes at times but at least you managed to have a good chat together.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone stays safe in the path of the storm. Especially those who are unable to avoid it.
We were thinking of you yesterday, the weather forecast didn't look too friendly for you in N Wales. I hope you still have a roof (and walls).
ReplyDeleteHave heard that Wales is getting a really bad battering from the storm. I hope that you and pets are safe and sound. Hugs from N.W. Italy ~ Ro xxx
ReplyDeleteI’m watching that storm. Hope it keeps a distance from you.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are safe.Yael ♥️
ReplyDeleteDitto to you, Yael. xx
DeleteWe grey hairs are good at staking out our space.
ReplyDeleteWe've got Darragh here too, though I doubt she's as severe for us as she was/is for you.
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