What has given you pleasure today? ( An anti-rant thread).

I got through to my GP appointment line in a few minutes.
I was given an appointment in an hours time.
I was a little late due to traffic issues but didn't miss my slot or have to wait to be seen.
The doctor I saw didn't think my situation was critical or that I needed to go to hospital
My husband drove me there and back and changed my bed and I like the feel of clean sheets
I have been able to sleep a little.
It is a sunny day and there are beautiful plants and trees outside my window and I can hear birds.
So thank you for this post on a day when I am very ill and there does not seem to be much that can be done for me medically.

Just had a Mini Milk ice lolly. Reminded me of my lovely childhood.

Taichinan, we are in the same area I believe and I saw your post after I'd posted. Enjoy the sunshine while we can.

A note through my door from a neighbour saying she knows someone who might be able to do a bit of gardening for us as my husband is very ill and can no longer keep his once lovely garden in shape.

Out in the rare scottish sunshine for 2 hours this morning at the community garden ( I volunteer) planting out cabbage, watering carrot sowings, and generally weeding. All in great company accompanied by birdsong, and a ginger cookie with our cuppa. What's not to like?
Will rest now after lunch with my crocheting and the radio.

Just a day of completing smallish jobs as I have a dodgy back at the moment. Lots of little rests but a sense of achievement nevertheless.
The weather is glorious and warm, which is a rare occurrence for the north-east cost of Scotland. We do do glorious, but not often accompanied by warm 😉

Feeding the birds in my garden & watching the Starlings rushing down & back off to where they are nesting in the trees at the bottom of my garden. Then listening to the very tiny squeaks from the nesting birds in my bushes. As there are Sparrows, Blue Tits, Great Tits, Robins & Wrens all nesting in the long line of bushes so whose babies I will not know until they fledge. So many last year it was worth the money I spend on bird food for them. Then the local flock of pigeons that my neighbour & I feed down for their food. So much pleasure in just that hour or so will keep me happy for the day!

The beauty of trees with their new leaves and especially my apple tree in blossom, and petals and branch shadows on the grass.

I rushed through my chores then put my feet up to knit and watch several TV shows I'd recorded. Also went out in the sunshine and spent time pulling up weeds. A perfect morning.

Charleygirl5

I have a clean house, bedding changed and washed and my garden weeded. I have to admit I oversaw it all!

I had to read this twice Charleygirlcl5
Lucky you.😉

I went to make an appointment at the opticians and the receptionist said she hopes she looks as good as when she reaches my age!!
Made my day!!

Going to Cartier exhibition with DD, followed by an early lunch.

Quizzer

My border collie squeaking with delight to see me after I had been out for at least ten minutes!

Wonderful. 😀

I was woken up by a falcon nesting outside my bedroom window. Later I heard a fledgling tweeting.

I picked my first Lily of the valley, now the scent is pervading the kitchen while I am doing watercolours of bees.

It's my 16th birthday (61st really I reverse numbers now lol) but may aswell be my 16th, as I've been thoroughly spoilt by my husband and my 2 very thoughtful Sons - what a pleasure xx

I had bought 6 raffle tickets just before easter to support a local food bank and community centre, I bought six tickets, and today I picked up three raffle prizes. One was a hamper of toys that come Christmas will either help out with some of the grandchildren's Christmas or what is not suitable will go to a local Christmas Charity.

My border collie squeaking with delight to see me after I had been out for at least ten minutes!

Noticing that the wegeila, which I'd thought had died, is peeping out from behind a photinia. Both are flowering well this year.

Faierynan

How kind of you. Makes you realise we should be so grateful for our health, which we take for granted when we are ok.

😔

Seeing these pop up in my garden in Scotland this morning.

Sitting in the sunshine in the back garden this morning, drinking coffee and playing Scrabble with DH. A robin joined us at the table and took an interest for a minute or two - maybe our words weren't up to his standard because he didn't stay long.

This is such a lovely thread

I have been listening to a dear little girl (3) she has been placed with my young neighbours for short term foster care. She has been busy playing, chatting and laughing just delightful.

Looking up from my dining table today and seeing the trees now in leaf, the sunshine and the blue sky through my kitchen window and thinking- 'How lucky am I to live here!'

My garden gives me enormous pleasure .
I took some photos yesterday and plan to do a huge painting of the lovely tulips

Unexpected grandson visit yesterday.
“Thought your lawn might need mowing again!”
😄