Thursday. Just looked out the front door. Wet 'n windy...The weather, not me! Not much to do indoors, so it's out to get the paper and back to laze on the recliner. All domesticity done yesterday. I...
Wednesday. The sky is clear, the barometer is up, so it's looking like a nice day on the way, if a bit chilly! I can live with that, not that I get the choice, of course! Some shoplifting to do today,...
Just had a painter and decorator round to do some work on the house. Turns out he's a currently furloughed British Airways pilot ... he's made a lovely job of the landing.
My husband and I managed to put the winter cover on our swimming pool yesterday without drowning 2 x under 4 grandchildren. A feat in itself! We also have ponds in our large garden. When skimming...
In Spain and Italy I have seen people put squash or soft drinks bottles, filled with water, on their doorsteps. I have been told that this is to deter cats or dogs, or both, from fouling the pavement...
This has been my first year feeding hogs as I never had any in my garden until this Spring. I know they hibernate October/November time and mine are still feeding at the moment. Can anyone tell me...
Bobbisox if you are ready this will you please consider coming back to AB? You really are a breath of fresh air on this forum Pease do not let your detractors win. They are simple minded aggravators...
Monday. I can see the odd star or two peeping through the clouds, a nice change from the last couple of days. I might even be able to go out today, that'll make a nice change! :o} I've got some...
I've cut my finger so dinner will be delayed a little bit.
We're having steak, chips and peas with baked oyster mushroom, grilled tomatoes and baked whole shallots.
With tomato ketchup :-)...
Friday. Still dark and chilly out. The garden furniture is stowed away for the winter, so I can get the patio cleaned. So it's just the usual running around then see what the weather is doing. Have a...
we got a brick wall 1 meter height around the garden. The street goes around the garden so anyone walking on the street see inside the garden. Although there are big trees by the wall in some places...
Wednesday. No stars on display, so a dull day then! Nothing on the calendar for today, that suits me! :o} I'm sure I'll find something to amuse myself. Since it's a low energy day I don't mind. :o}...
Tuesday. Lots of cloud lurking and it's been raining. Wonderful.
All the joys of a flu jab this morning. Such fun! After that, all the usual running around.
Have a happy day everyone....
Monday. The sky is clear and there are lots of stars out to play. It's also cold again. No surprise there. I misread the clock. I glanced at it and thought, 0420, All bright eyed and bushy tailed I...
Sunday. The sky is clear and the air is cold. No wind at the moment, but it could come any time. A pleasant enough day yesterday, Mount ironing has vanished. I've got some clothes to wear now. :o}...
In the pub, seated service. Lady brought our drinks, pint for me, Coca Cola for my wife. When the barlady passed us a minute later, I told her I needed a straw for the coke. ''Just roll up a tenner...