As our local children start the new school year, our local knitter has produced another lovely post box topper in honour of Rick, our crossing man who sees children and adults alike safely over the road. 
We loved how this piece of street furniture has been made special with the brass cut-out of Truro Cathedral on the sides.
There are still lots of Cosmos and Dahlias flowering at the allotment so we picked a bunch to enjoy at home.
We shopped in Truro today and were very taken with all the hanging baskets and tubs which add a glorious touch of colour to every street and passage . 
We knew which way the wind was blowing but the clock was not much use for keeping us on time!
Outside the bookshop was this lovely sign with a dish of water for the dogs passing by in the heat.
Today’s blog is dedicated to my lovely singing friend M and her dear Mum who is in hospital.
Here you have a glimpse of Truro Cathedral from Cathedral Lane where the hanging baskets are glorious .
The hard working gardening team in Truro have filled the city with flowers in baskets, tubs and up lampposts, all beautifully tended and full of scented petunias. Here they are seen against the beautiful buildings on Lemon Street.. 
We had too many blueberries and they needed using up so I made some scrumptious Blueberry jam, just four little jars. 
I had my waffle with maple syrup and blueberries this morning.
Our Sweet Peas are lovely and smell divine.
On the kitchen window sill
There’s a story behind this lovely painting of Truro Cathedral by F. Robson, possibly Featherstone Robson, 1880-1936.
The lovely Mr S and I met in late October 1966 while at college in South Yorkshire. I had come from Truro and Mr S from Acton, London. Walking through Acton in early January 1967 after being in London for a few days to meet his parents as we had just decided to get married, we spotted this painting in a second hand shop and it seemed like a sign! It can’t have been expensive but I can’t remember how much. We bought it and it has had pride of place ever since.
What a treat to meet friends for breakfast again, lovely food and a long, long catch-up. Join us as we spot some charming sights as we stroll back to our car.
Going back into the bookshop was a special pleasure after such a long time. It wasn’t busy but the city of Truro was buzzing and very full of shoppers.
We now have a new supply of reading but one book that looked interesting, I left behind. Has anyone out there read it? Any comments? 
I may have to go back for it…..
The baskets and planters in Truro are looking lovely, very Spring-like.
I love the tiles and all the shapes on this bit of Truro Cathedral.
One of the Cathedral gardens is labelled ‘Wild Truro’ and in amongst the wild flowers was this bee-box. I hadn’t thought of putting pine cones in a bee-box.
Raindrops on flowers, one of my favourite subjects for photos…..
After having the hall, stairs and landing painted, we would like a new lampshade . I love this one but it is still in the shop.
It has been a misty, mizzly day but the Cathedral in Truro is always beautiful.
Truro was rather grey today but we always love being there whatever the weather. It was pleasing to see the winter plantings beginning to get colour. 
The Cathedral rises up out of the buildings and can be seen from every angle as you approach the city.This view, for those who know the city, is from Redannick.
On the way home we stopped at Chacewater Market where this display of cyclamen was very attractive at the entrance.
Truro Cathedral was looking beautiful in the sunshine today.
There are hedgehogs on the Trafalgar roundabout!
LiveWire No2 has been talking about having a guinea pig as a pet. Today we saw a lovely house to keep it/them in. 
I enjoy getting the beds ready for a LiveWire visit. The duvet covers were made by my Mum many years ago and I love the fact that the LiveWires’ Great Granny made their bed covers. ClothKitty, made by me about 40 years ago, a Wild Thing and Bagpuss await LiveWire No 4’s arrival tomorrow.
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Heavy showers were threatened in Truro today but the squirrel on top of the spire still glowed.
Buying train tickets today, I was delighted to spot this planter on the platform.
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