Good Morning Sunday

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First of all the pist wouldn't go, and then off it went without the photos! Which now follow - I hope.

Good morning from a sunny Portugal. Admittedly there is a big black black cloud as well but we had rain overnight and for now there is enough blue sky to patch a Dutchman’s trousers and the sun is shining.

A late good morning to you All from nippy but sunny Wiltshire. Late posting today as I couldn’t seem to get my head in gear to post first thing but I’ve enjoyed reading all your posts. I wish there was a way to jump back a page without loosing what I’m writing so I could comment more on all the lovely news. Marydoll, I’m so glad that you had a jolly out to Tesco’s. I often wonder what it would be like for someone from one of the very deprived countries to suddenly be faced with one of our supermarkets- we’re so lucky to have so much food and choice in their country. I bet your eyes were like this Mary .....?!!!
I loved, loved, loved the golden retriever photos this morning. I used to own probably the BEST goldie in the world! He personality was as golden as his coat - not one nasty bone in his precious body. He was put to sleep as a grand old age in my garden with his head on my lap, listening to The Archers. I adore goldies but I won’t ever have another as Zorro’s boots were too big for any other goldie to fill. I’d always be comparing which would be unfair.
The orphan lambs, all apart from my 3 invalids, moved to a new little paddock behind the house but further away. This is partly for my sanity as, every time I went into the garden and they spotted me, the racket of bleating would start up! They still feel that I should be providing bottle of milk 4 times a day, despite them now being weaned. In the invalid pen back in the barn we have Popeye, whose stitches I took out yesterday, and her 2 pals, Olive and Sweet Pea. Poor Olive has a spinal abscess. I found her flat out in the field a week ago with paralysis in all legs. She has been on antibiotics and inflamatories for a week now and today, with me supporting her hips, managed to walk a few (very wobbly) steps. It’s a long, slow haul for lambs to recover from a spinal abscess but I’ve had success before so we plough on. Sweet Pea was rejected by mum in the field and was very tiny and weak but is thriving now. Once the 3 of them are well enough, they’ll join the other orphans outside but I’ve got a feeling that the 3 little lovelies won’t ever be leaving the farm.......more blooming pets...... my poor DH dispairs of me!
Nobby continues to have a ball in the Water Meadow with his ‘ladies’ whereas poor Bogdon remains much as he has been for the past 10 days. Sometimes I think he’s improving but then at other times he seems much the same. He looks out for me in the yard now as he knows I’ll take him and extra snack or two. He’s a nice old bull - it’s such a shame.
Having done my chores this morning, I’m going to treat myself to an afternoon gardening. I’m still trying to clear the weeds so I can divide and move perennials about but at this rate, I’ll loose the window of opportunity to do this. I also want to put some muck around my roses ..... muck is one thing I’m never short of here! Wishing you all a happy, flamingo-filled Sunday.

A late good morning. I've been up a good while, but been busy with various things.

It's a brightish but breezy and cold day here in South Yorkshire. I've got some potatoes ready to plant, but as there is still night time frosts expected, I'll leave them another week, then they really must be planted. Let's hope the frost goes away by then.

That was a lovely surprise for you marydoll and I bet you feel a whole lot better for being able to do it. It's amazing how "small" things (they're not so small under present circumstances, really, are they), can make us feel, and boost our well being.

Well, I'd better get on. Take care everyone ?.

And here is is - my lovely, much missed golden boy ?

Just popped back to say: the lady in Malta is Bellasnana.
Not from memory, but from putting Malta in the search box!

Taichnan: you sound like the policeman in ‘Allo, ‘Allo! I think I may well be required occasionally to play in church so that the MD doesn’t over exert himself....

Good to hear from Marydoll with her entertaining novella and the update on the livestock was welcome from sheepandcattle.

Ashcombe I know who the lady in Malta is, unfortunately GNHQ do not take kindly to ask asking after posters by their names...

Glad you’ve posted Marydoll what an adventure at the shop, I bet later you thought of other ‘stuff’. And sheep busy, hope you get your gardening time this afternoon.

Oh Sheep your photograph is so like ours was in his old age, he gave us so much joy.

I’ve been wondering how Bellasnana is as well.

A very late arrival here - DGC were with us until about an hour ago. Just had a restorative cup of coffee and now to tidy up then plant more sweet peas - I let the first lot dry out ?. Aubergine seedlings need pricking out too.
I love lard cake Mick but I can’t remember the last time I had some.
Glad to hear about your outing Marydoll and good luck to everyone planning on going out tomorrow. I hope to go to the local auction for an outdoor plant auction. Need lavender!
I hope the day is kind to everyone.

Hello again. Poached egg on sourdough and toast + my blackcurrant jam, big pot of fresh coffee and I now feel capable about tackling the rest of the day. I've also calmed down after loosing my novelette earlier on.
Had to sort out the Sainsbury's delivery man first before food. Had a call "Am I heading in the right direction?" He was. I never tire of tell folks all about our isolated existence. It was his first question "What a lovely place. How did you find it?"

Lots more to read since I tried two hours ago. Lovely photos of the dogs: Ellianne, Dwmxwg and Sheep. Mya's best pose is being fast asleep with her head resting on something. The other day it was the concrete/metal boot scraper by the door. Another time a sawn off tree trunk stub.
grandMattie Lovely tradition about the signature. It is a work of art.
Beechnut Glad you got your wood and new path. Accurate sawing is causing problems. We had 36 sleepers delivered. Many of which MrM has had to get the mitre saw to. 4 are being replaced. They are parallelograms. Raised beds on the lean
Harrigran. Had to smile about the choice of cats or children.
Olddudders. Hope this Stephanie is a gentle one.
What lovely families Marydoll and Ginny. I'm looking to my call from dear son and trying not to worry too much. Hope his news is positive.
GrandmaFrench A friend of mine has a horse called Spirit. She persuaded me to get on him once. Fortunately he did not live up to his name but I was really nervous about it. Give me 4 wheels and pedals any day.
Sheep. I feel your frustration with GN posts. Hope Olive improves now she's on medication. Good day to split those plants.
Marydoll. My word - quite a few full trollies.

It's warmed up here a little so Mya's getting a long walk now. Her limp's gone. I did have a feel around yesterday - from paw to the top of her leg but nothing. It was obviously troubling her as she wasn't using that leg when running.

Hope we get our text for our 2nd pfizer next week. It's 10 weeks since the 1st one.

I'll not attempt my battle with the printer till tonight (before Line of Duty though).

I can't offer any fabulous flamingoes but here's are some beautiful ????for everyone.

Ellieanne what an idyllic picture - so calm and peaceful and warm.

'Give me 4 wheels and pedals any day".....oh Muse can this be you?

Hope Mya's limp was just a little strain, hope you get your 'phone call, a happy Sunday in the Cornish countryside and do make a call soon about your jab.....just in case. ?

I laughed out loud at your policeman comment, Ash. It was just perfect. Not often I laugh at predictive text, I can tell you.

Taichinan calm, peaceful and warm are three of the many good words I could use to describe Golden Retrievers. I've never met one I didn't love. Hope your day in your (Smithy?) garden is all of those things.

"Enough blue sky to make a pair of sailor's trousers" - that's a phrase I remember my parents using Dustyangel, but I haven't heard it used for years.
Sheep thanks for the latest diary update - I do enjoy your posts. What a lovely gentle face your Golden Boy had ?
Oh dear Ash, as I don't remember him I don't know whether to apologise or chuckle! ?

How sweet Grandmafrench, thank you. Warm is an outside chance, but with five teens no doubt Tick-tocking about the place I have my doubts about the calm and peaceful! (By the way, it's 'Smiddy', which may be a Scottish version of smithy)

And a last billet flux from me. Missed your post earlier Marydoll but so glad you had such a great day out - you obviously were in Marydoll heaven!

Taichinan thanks! It's all relative. True Marydoll heaven would be sitting in my beloved Rome, having grabbed lots of market bargains, people watching, eating spaghetti alle vongole and drinking vino bianco Toscano! Unfortunately, that will now be ancient Roman history! ?

Taichinan: I’m sure you will chuckle at this clip.....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGNVU5ZjlgA