Good Morning Mick. Yes, take things steady and at your own pace.
Thought I'd not be amongst the tail-end Charlies today since I woke early and am determined to get ahead before it becomes too warm.
Lunch out yesterday was enormous fun. Bit weird for us since we'd not eaten out for such a long time but what a joy to sit and wait for delicious food which has required no input from me or mine.
Have just lifted some potatoes in a big tub. So pleased with the results. It always seems a miracle to me that such wonderful new potatoes can grow from one little wrinkly one but that's Nature. These will be sampled today - cooked with a large sprig of mint and then served with a knob of unsalted butter , Haven't had potatoes for a while. My favourites are Estima, nice waxy ones but you can't get them in France.
Have a good trip, brook, something lovely to look forward to!
A little jaunt to the coast sounds good, NanKate - enjoy it. You too, Aly - safe journey. Bet you feel refreshed by your trip, Nannytopsy. I saw some friends yesterday, corner. Doesn't it lift your spirits? Sad that your friend's health is not good though.
Looking forward to more trips out and about with friends, but as you say Susan, all that interaction is surprisingly tiring. Maybe due to the amount of catching up needed. Hope your patio person turned up and got on with it, Pitt and let's have an update on The Abyss, muse. What energy and determination you have, I'm in awe. 
Grandmajean hope all is now back to normal with your little GC. Nasty scare for you I should imagine. It's great that you're back to regular walking and socialising, Blue - I'm surprised those lovely cats don't insist on coming with you. On leads, of course, or in a handy pet carrier? Don't let Urms hear you calling yourself a slacker, stilllearning.
Lovely to see you posting, Laura. Sounds like you're both turning into Capability Browns. Bet you garden looks so good. Problem is with builders is that they really do play havoc with a garden. You're so right about workmen, Nannagarra - sometimes I've wondered if they really want to earn money at all.
B9 is your restaurant called "FoodForAll" by any chance? What a hostess you must be with all those different demands. I was so impressed with your Yorkshires, by the way.
Don't let him gaslight you over the Emerald Green Velvet Sofa, Scentia. If he has no recall of the agreement, maybe buy it and when he points to it in shock, just deny its existence? Worth a try. Gwen enjoy your next week of busyness. Enjoy yourself.
Oh Dusty....just as well French meals don't offer big portions. Did you have to take days to digest the two dinners - a bit like a snake?
Be good to hear if you liked the Kate Atkinson, Grandmattie. Glad the weather is cooler for you.
Lots of warm wishes coming your way, Cherry and Auntiflo. Feel better soon, Party. Sciatica is dire!
I'm off for breakfast and a swim. Have a terrific day, if you're able everyone. If not, grab that Flamingo and go off on at least one small flight of fancy today. (Flamingo Airlines are always running and no masks, tests or quarantine needed.)
Take care. Big hugs from French France ??♀️?
