Doing anything nice today?

Well we were supposed to be minding GS this evening while his parents went out, but they have decided (wisely in my opinion) not to go out, but we’re sad not to be seeing him. We’ll have to do a Face Time. It is cold but bright here so may have a walk out this afternoon.

Thank god a normal thread!!
What am I doing? not a lot tidied the house, gave the dog her breakfast the shopping has arrived and been put away I think I might just have a coffee and a little read have a good day everybody.

I love Ceanothus , such a gorgeous deep blue. We have several that bloom different times. I have found they are not a very long lived shrub, and suddenly die after a few years. So I try and take cuttings ready to replace.

Just examining the large Ceanothus shrub which is covered in buds and not far from blooming---a month early I suspect. The blue/purple flowers when they do come out are a delight just outside the patio door.
Love-in-a-mist are at the ferny stage and never fail to flower each year. Geraniums too are a hardy bunch.

I wish I'd remembered to get a couple of bags of compost when I was at Asda the other day, to organise some planting in two or three empty tubs that I have. This sunshine makes you want to get cracking. I love watching plants/flowers growing.

I really should head for the shower. Then I need to put toilet cassette on my wagon and take it to empty. Then bit of shopping in village...coffee, mushrooms and nut milk. It was sunny...rather overcast now.

I went to Sainsbury's earlier than usual for me this morning.
It was actually a really good experience- I spoke to & was spoken to by several complete strangers who were
be-moaning or laughing about the empty shelves. I mean how many packets of pasta does one family need!
I did get some toilet rolls (we only had 2 rolls left so I did need it- not hoarding!) but only bought exactly the same amount of everything as I would normally get.
I came home feeling quite up-lifted but it is mad that so many people feel they have to buy everything in sight- just in case.
I am going to make some bread now- much nicer than shop bought anyway!

Having my son for dinner tonight. (Not true, he wouldn't fit in the oven) He is coming to join me for dinner tonight. I like cooking something different, and I like feeding people. So a browse round some cook books first.

I am having great enjoyment giving our Campervan a good spring clean, ready for the start of our many planned trips. I’ve bought a super new mattress topper for the bed and am looking forward to having my morning coffee in there and giving it a try out. Shame I live on a main road, but I shall shut my eyes and dream up a glorious view!

Nice to hear of normal pleasant things that people are doing instead of all the virus doom stuff! I'm only going to be doing housework though. Well, if I get finished there may be time for listening to a bit of my audio book later.

Sun is out here , so getting some weeding done , before the rain returns later ?

We’re off to stay in a shepherds hut/log cabin for the weekend. It’s our wedding anniversary and we wanted to do something a bit different. The weather’s not meant to be great, but I’m sure we’ll have a lovely, peaceful weekend.

After spending two days celebrating my GDs 18th birthday at two very nice restaurants in Liverpool I am going to have a quiet day and meet up with my pal at a local garden centre for coffee & cake,time to choose some bedding plants I think.

Well I am off to walk the dog. Didn't get far yesterday, despite leaving in sunshine, soon hit by rain and hail. Poor dog took shelter in a hedge and left me to it! So much for faithful companion.....Have a lovely day.

Sleety and horrible here this morning, so staying in to do decorating. I'm sure rubbing down and washing walls will do wonders for my fitness levels!

Off to visit a friend this afternoon for a good natter.