Showers and some sunshine today but no rainbows that I could find. However, raindrops on flowers are always so photogenic.
I love this child of my childBone of my boneBreath of my breath
Showers and some sunshine today but no rainbows that I could find. However, raindrops on flowers are always so photogenic.
I love this child of my childBone of my boneBreath of my breath
“I can’t help on who to contact. I wanted to say to you, I’ve had two prem babies, the blankets and hats that are made for them are just the loveliest things to receive, at a time when you are exhausted and worried about your baby. I will thank you because I couldn’t thank the ones who did that for my children. Now 18 & 14. X”“I had my little girl in July last year and she had one of these little hats, they let me keep it and I’ve put it in her memory box as she was wearing it in her first ever picture. Thank you so much for knitting these they are very much appreciated”
It’s March and here is this month’s planner from Action for Happiness.
Our walk was brief today in the returned bitter Easterly wind but we did spot a beautiful Camellia bloom on the path, a delicate pale pink among the russety brown of the decaying blooms.
and Heligan Pineapple Cake! Here’s the link to the very easy recipe for this delicious, fruity and moist loaf.
I mentioned once before that our lovely neighbour’s brother is in Antarctica as part of the British Antarctic Survey. Yesterday he sent some photos and has given me permission to use this beautiful one, taken by Pete as he and a pal went for a stomp up Reptile Ridge, near the Rothera Base where they are working.
We’ve had a dry and sunny, thought still cold day and I had a walk around the garden before heading off to continue the weeding at the allotment. I heard a bee but if flew off the purple Crocus just as I took the photo.
I was delighted to see a Ladybird at the back. I hope we don’t have another really bitter spell so these two precious creatures survive.
Our walk today took us through our local park where it seem some (rather rough) bulb planting has been going on.
It is lovely to see the new cones beginning to develop.
Just one bloom left from our excellent bunch of Cornish Daffodils.
The lovely Mr Smith made Eccles cakes yesterday and they are superb! In fact, in the words of Sue-next-door, an Eccles cake aficionado, “That was officially the best Eccles cake ever!”
This came my way today and made me laugh so I hope it does the same for you.
Our Cornish daffodils, bought on Thursday 11th February, are almost over. These are the last ones left. They have been just so lovely.
A couple of videos today of our wild weather – the big fir tree where many birds hang out and next door’s Camellia and Tree Fern being buffeted about. The wind has been about 30mph all day with gusts in the 50s. We’re expecting much the same tomorrow.
My Rainbow glass looks very pretty with the mini tree lights behind it.
I bought our Daffodils eight days ago and they are still giving us joy.
The sun shone today and although it was still very cold, we worked for hours in the allotment, weeding and chopping up prunings from the currant bushes. I cleared the area outside the fruit cage which is going to be a pollinators border, full of flowers, probably in purple (Verbena) white (Cosmos) and green. Watch this space. The lovely Mr S worked inside the cage.
Along the walk up the lane from the allotment there was this lovely Primrose plant growing in the hedge
The connection failed in our lovely Kokopelli doorbell and now it is fixed (by the lovely Mr S) and it works just perfectly again.
We went on an outing today! It was just to the dump and in the rain, after a dry morning and a good clear out of weeds and pruning. On the drive we saw a couple of clumps of Daffodils along the wayside. This happens all over Cornwall and must be down to generous individuals who just pop some bulbs into the hedgerows and up they pop, year after year, bringing joy to passers by.
It’s hard to show your smile behind a mask though the eyes can say it all. An inner smile is also very important.
Stuffed Peppers for supper tonight after yesterday’s carb overload!
Today, on the zoom sing, it being half-term, we were joined by LiveWire No 3 who had a lovely time. It was a joy to have her there.