I’ve just found Weaver’s weak spot
Bodrhyddan Hall
The ceramic fayre was busy and quite lovely. Roger gets much attention which he secretly likes
Lots of exhibits to see and we shared a small pizza and watched the world go by
Finally I bought these metal hens for the garden
Seguidillas de La verbena de la Paloma- Grupo Talía
The lisping Choir at their very best, that final note from the sopranos lifted the auditorium’s roof as I recall
This “new” view of part of the Zarzuela ( a typically Spanish staged drama, comprising of popular songs, Opera, and dancing) features the happy anticipation of the townsfolk to an 1894 towns fair- The Fair Of The Dove
I can’t believe I will see them again in just two weeks time.
Those that know Madrid, any suggestions to visit?
I’m trying to be frugal until then, but I have splashed out for a 5£ ticket to go to the ceramic Fayre at the nearby Bodryddan Hall on Sunday. It’s beautiful ..have a look below
Watch the video, you can see Gop Hill in the distance to the right
How To Train Your Dragon
I’ve not seen the animated first version in full but the live action remake of How To Train Your Dragon seems at first glance , to be a faithful-to-the-original blockbuster which will please a whole new generation of kids.
The story of Hiccup (Mason Thames )-gentle natured son of a brusque Viking king, and his friendship with an adorable night fury dragon called Toothless, ( a cross between my old Albert and a wide eyed puppy / reptile) is pure Lassie Come Home Hollywood
The movie really comes alive when boy and dragon fly together, ( aided by John Powell’s soaringly impressive music ) but I suspect the animated version of fifteen years ago was much better
The late Albert doing his Toothless impersonation
Study Day
I was’nt looking forward to the study day if I was honest. It a new mandatory one centred around mentorship and relates to student nurse support.
To be honest I seldom see a student nurse nowadays and in my 42 years as a nurse I must have mentored hundreds, but I need to do the training! Again!
So be it.
So I chose a two day course which I could complete from home.
Teams was downloaded
The Welsh were walked.
And with a mug of coffee in hand with the art wall tastefully on show behind me. I waited to be logged in
This was at 9.24 am
Suddenly was a loud crack from the village transformer outside the school.
The electric went off and dogs near the green started to bark
God is Good I said to myself
The village Facebook page burst into life with messages about the power outage, some on the top part of Trelawnyd had their electricity restored within minutes.
It’s going on three pm and there is nothing where I am
The Welsh have gone to Trendy Carol’s as planned and I cleaned the kitchen and have scrubbed the patio clear of detritus.
I repotted geranium, and petunias, and planted out the wisteria , Ann had given me for my birthday.
I watered the dry planters and gave Flower Show Programmes to Animal Helper Pat who called over the kitchen wall to say hello.
So the day hasn’t been a total bust.
How could it?
It feels like a summer’s day
The Disney Rule
The weakness in my arm continues undiagnosed. I have had to temper my frustration with an acceptance that most nhs care is somewhat slow and disjointed.
I have, off my own back, referred myself to a Welsh Government initiative which provides free therapy time for people returning to work and this morning I met Jessimy my case manager ( yes I have a case manager!!!!!) who couldn’t have been nicer and bingo, next week I meet with a physio who is a specialist in shoulder and muscle injuries.
I’m compensating in the use of my arm , but it still is weak and I had an embarrassing time the other day, with noticeable trouble lifting a heavy set of fire logs in the supermarket in order for the clerk to scan it.
Let’s hope the physio can work their magic.
After meeting Jessimy, I drove to Dyserth to meet Chic Eleanor for lunch
She was in fine form, full of good humour and warmth,
When she says goodbye, she always hugs
And she never stops hugging until you do.
This always reminds me of this discussion of The Disney Rule
A good lesson for us all
One Day
A quiet day , it’s cold tonight,
So cold that I’ve made butter bean and chorizo soup
And cold enough for Bun to knee sit
Watching Zulu Dawn
Humm preferred Zulu
Where’s Nigel Green when you needed him
Date
I told you I had been on a sort of date yesterday.
It was an impromptu meeting arranged after a brief and light social media conversation.
And unlike that awful last date I had after Covid
( 2 hours of my life I will never get back in one lifetime)
I enjoyed chatting with this new guy for over two hours.
He was attractive, obviously bright, somewhat serious but interesting
And for the first time, in a long while I thought I’d like to chat to him again.
As we left the cafe, he turned and gave me a hug and suddenly I read the room
I felt as though I had come to the end of an interview, where I was told subtlety I hadn’t got the job
And a good natured goodbye, had just been issued.
A text later confirmed my non verbal cue
And although I’m not beating myself ( or him) up for anything
I do feel a little deflated today
Hey ho
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