Sorry to hear about the hay fever @Nenya - I used to suffer from it in my 20s and 30s, but Old Age seems to have got rid of it...other Stuff has been substituted, of course, but that's Life...
A Sun-Shiny afternoon in Arkland the Breezy, exactly as They forecast, and two Tasks have so far been carried out, to wit, the Paint Ing of certain parts of the wheelhouse - in bright Blue, contrasting with the red-oxide - and the assembling of a small model lighthouse for my planned seaside railway terminus diorama (00 gauge, for those interested, and based very loosely on the one-time Spurn Head/Point military line in Yorkshire). The kit is from a German firm, and, like others from the same source which I've assembled in past years, went together very easily.
Next Task is Lunch (SALMON FILLETS n'CHIPS), followed by hanging out the Shirt I washed earlier. O! the excitement !
There were several periods of rain yesterday evening, and very loud thunderclaps between 10pm & 11pm, but a wander round the garden this morning did not reveal evidence of a substantial amount of rain,
Of course, as the weather was coming on a strong SW wind, the rain would have mostly passed horizontally across our garden without making satisfactory landfall.
Enough sunshine during today which, accompanied by the aforementioned SWesterly made for a good drying day.
Elder Son called in to collect a few tomato plants, grown from seeds collected from plants I grew in 2023. I'm pleased with the germination rate, but have no idea what the fruit will be like, as the original plants might have been F1 hybrid - can't remember now.
We discussed him picking me up after my eye op (if the current date is not cancelled), and Eldest Grandson, bless him, volunteered to come with him so that they can use his blue badge if parking is difficult - the car parks are some distance from the eye hospital, which is on double yellow lines & bus a route!
Dinner this evening was slow cooked pork with Jersey potatoes, roasted roots & savoy cabbage. Followed by rhubarb from the garden with a crumble topping, and custard (Birds!)
Enough leftovers to have for lunch tomorrow, although broccoli might be needed to eke out the cabbage.
... based very loosely on the one-time Spurn Head/Point military line in Yorkshire.
Will you have a working model of the sail-powered trolley?
Here, it Brightened Up Nicely and we had a pleasant afternoon at Tafwyl, the big Welsh-language music and culture festival in Bute Park. It was busy but good and we heard an extremely interesting band who reframe long-forgotten hymns in a modern but not unsympathetic setting. It goes on into the evening, and tomorrow, and we're now watching highlights and live sets on TV.
We went for a walk this morning. I’m usually fine at six mile walks but I was really struggling today, maybe because it was so warm.
We all made various Middle Eastern things for tea. I contributed some flat bread. They tasted nice, but caused mayhem in the kitchen with sticky dough everywhere.
There was a Lord Mayor of Belfast was known for them: as in a discussion on redecorating the City Hall - 'sure all it needs is a few coats of Durex'
And the woman who'd bought one of them there coffee copulators.
It can occupy the minds of certain people. Back when we had secretaries type out our memos and reports, one of them transcribed a statement about an electronic control system into 'fast floating point copulations'. People who know about computery stuff will understand. I am happy to say that I still have a copy of it.
Today we are taking Mum to Five Miles from Anywhere, a fenland boozer that I suspect may be on @Heavenlyannie 's radar. This started as a family meal in commemoration of my late Dad's birthday hence why we are going to a pub 5 miles from anywhere (it is!), that doesn't take bookings, on Father's Day. It worked out well the last two years...
This year will be a somewhar different format as my younger nephew has brought ye plague back from uni, so my aister's household is flying the yellow jack, and my dear brother has gone shooting(!), while Mum's new man has excused himself as he feels it should be our day.
This means that Mum and I will be accompanied by @Celtic Knotweed, my brother's other half, and several of her family including a grandson. God only knows what the dynamic will be!
In other news, said dear brother had been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, so for the second time in his life*, with exceptions for thickness and dickheadery, he really does have it worse than everyone else, instead of acting as though he does.
Serving at church this morning (just as well I looked at the noticeboard after choir practice yesterday!), followed by a BACON SANDWICH for brunch, some snoozage and the laundry that didn't get done yesterday due to outbreak of slothfulness.
Meeting some of the church ladies this evening for a takeaway curry in the church hall - BEER to go with it is chilling merrily in the fridge.
I haven’t been to that pub but Mr Heavenly has been there recently with a friend who lives in a village north of Cambridge.
Thankfully, it went OK - the grandson is charming, and parents very pleasant as well though I think the wee lad might end up a worse swearer than me, as dad keeps forgetting himself!
Followed by a trip to a local nursery where I failed to not buy plants.
I always stress over visiting Mum as there's been some v rough ones in the last, but this one has been ok.
Now we just need to get back, I need to get the allotments mown tomorrow, visit the House of Pain (osteopath) and squeeze in a game of cricket on Tuesday and then it's HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!
The group service this morning was led by the Archdeacon with guitar, so I mowed the lawn and did the ironing instead. Father’s Day lunch at my son’s house, and a plated up meal for tomorrow. Home now for a cuppa before choir practice then Evensong.
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A Sun-Shiny afternoon in Arkland the Breezy, exactly as They forecast, and two Tasks have so far been carried out, to wit, the Paint Ing of certain parts of the wheelhouse - in bright Blue, contrasting with the red-oxide - and the assembling of a small model lighthouse for my planned seaside railway terminus diorama (00 gauge, for those interested, and based very loosely on the one-time Spurn Head/Point military line in Yorkshire). The kit is from a German firm, and, like others from the same source which I've assembled in past years, went together very easily.
Next Task is Lunch (SALMON FILLETS n'CHIPS), followed by hanging out the Shirt I washed earlier. O! the excitement !
And the woman who'd bought one of them there coffee copulators.
Of course, as the weather was coming on a strong SW wind, the rain would have mostly passed horizontally across our garden without making satisfactory landfall.
Enough sunshine during today which, accompanied by the aforementioned SWesterly made for a good drying day.
Elder Son called in to collect a few tomato plants, grown from seeds collected from plants I grew in 2023. I'm pleased with the germination rate, but have no idea what the fruit will be like, as the original plants might have been F1 hybrid - can't remember now.
We discussed him picking me up after my eye op (if the current date is not cancelled), and Eldest Grandson, bless him, volunteered to come with him so that they can use his blue badge if parking is difficult - the car parks are some distance from the eye hospital, which is on double yellow lines & bus a route!
Dinner this evening was slow cooked pork with Jersey potatoes, roasted roots & savoy cabbage. Followed by rhubarb from the garden with a crumble topping, and custard (Birds!)
Enough leftovers to have for lunch tomorrow, although broccoli might be needed to eke out the cabbage.
Here, it Brightened Up Nicely and we had a pleasant afternoon at Tafwyl, the big Welsh-language music and culture festival in Bute Park. It was busy but good and we heard an extremely interesting band who reframe long-forgotten hymns in a modern but not unsympathetic setting. It goes on into the evening, and tomorrow, and we're now watching highlights and live sets on TV.
There's a thought - not a working model (the Ark isn't especially draughty), but no doubt a static version could be contrived...
I have one in stock, so to speak...
We all made various Middle Eastern things for tea. I contributed some flat bread. They tasted nice, but caused mayhem in the kitchen with sticky dough everywhere.
It can occupy the minds of certain people. Back when we had secretaries type out our memos and reports, one of them transcribed a statement about an electronic control system into 'fast floating point copulations'. People who know about computery stuff will understand. I am happy to say that I still have a copy of it.
This year will be a somewhar different format as my younger nephew has brought ye plague back from uni, so my aister's household is flying the yellow jack, and my dear brother has gone shooting(!), while Mum's new man has excused himself as he feels it should be our day.
This means that Mum and I will be accompanied by @Celtic Knotweed, my brother's other half, and several of her family including a grandson. God only knows what the dynamic will be!
In other news, said dear brother had been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, so for the second time in his life*, with exceptions for thickness and dickheadery, he really does have it worse than everyone else, instead of acting as though he does.
*hip replacement at 39, 2nd at 49
Lazy day so far, I need to get dressed and got for a walk.
Meeting some of the church ladies this evening for a takeaway curry in the church hall - BEER to go with it is chilling merrily in the fridge.
Thankfully, it went OK - the grandson is charming, and parents very pleasant as well though I think the wee lad might end up a worse swearer than me, as dad keeps forgetting himself!
Followed by a trip to a local nursery where I failed to not buy plants.
I always stress over visiting Mum as there's been some v rough ones in the last, but this one has been ok.
Now we just need to get back, I need to get the allotments mown tomorrow, visit the House of Pain (osteopath) and squeeze in a game of cricket on Tuesday and then it's HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!