Good morning all. Mizzly here in Devon this morning so it's a day for inside jobs at least for now. I will finish painting the wall in my bedroom. Once that's done make soup (Butternut Squash) for Lunch & see whether the weather improves enough to get out in the garden
You can sew your own face masks,out of any old leftover cloth,(anything you were going to get rid of old tee shirts or shirts,tops,towels etc.?) My daughters been making for the family.im sure you can find instructions on youtube or somewhere online.
Happy birthday to all who'se got one this week!
Good Morning All x
Sunny at the moment but it was rather cloudy earlier, pleasant though.
Made a minced beef pie yesterday which will do me today and tomorrow with some new pots and broccoli today. No fancy pastry leaves on top like mum used to do.
Found the mince in the freezer on Friday so thawed it overnight. It'd been there since the beginning of March when I last shopped at Asda.
I really feel for Dragonfly and the dog. It could have been so much more relaxing without him there. I can remember my mum being mortified looking after nephew's rabbit and her ringing me constantly---it made her ill.
A Happy Birthday NannyTopsy x
Urmston your description set me up for the day. I could imagine the beautiful flowers that you'd mentioned and it reminded me of the walks my friend and I used to do before breakfast. Have you visited Gibraltar at all ?
Poor Gilly, not having much luck are you girl ? This has to be the worst of years so far with one thing and another x
I'm not even dressed yet as I've been reading the paper so must get a spurt on and get washed first and sort myself out.
Take care everyone and stay safe and well xx
Good morning Mick and all from a wet Gower. Typically, I put a load of washing in the machine late evening yesterday and one overnight! Drat!
My internet is driving me crazy, keeps going off then coming back. Hope it doesn't go now. Anyway suffice to say I haven't read all the posts.
Glad you enjoyed your Chinese meal Mick and you got a birthday pressies of a free mask thrown in
Urmstongran you so obviously enjoyed your freedom. Your description of your walk was poetic. I am so glad you got out and really enjoyed it. ☀️
Quaintirene good to have you posting with us, a positive sign that you have picked up a bit ?
Good Morning everyone from a sunny, blowy 25degs, S of France. Lovely in the garden, just dragged the net around the pool and now indoors rustling up some lunch.
Lots of things to do today but maybe won't do any of them. Going to be one of those days, I think. Spoilt for choice and filled with procrastination, that's me today. 
So an "I sits and I thinks" day in the sun will do just fine.
So good to hear about your Long Walk to Freedom, Urms. Things will get much better now for you. QuaintIrene you must keep posting - especially when you have such helpful hints. I shall try that, it'll go in my book of handy hints - yes seriously, I have one. Do hope your mood picks up even a little every single day.
That doggie, dragonfly !!!! Obviously poor little soul is uncomfortable but I bet you'll be so relieved when you can shift the responsibility back to his Mum! Take it easy until then if you can....no stress. You couldn't have tried harder.
Happy Happy Birthday to you and many better ones to come, NannyTopsy. Maybe give yourself a treat and don't count the numbers for this one - fight back against the lost weeks and stay a year younger?
Anyone else manage a wry smile at the gift of a mask with a Chinese meal? (hmm)
Did I recall that you mentioned badgers in your earlier post, Gabriella? If not, sorry. If so, then long ago in the last century I knew the Arran family (of Arran). Lady Arran rescued and bred badgers at their English home for release onto the Isle of Arran when they were ready. Hilarious conversations I had with her Housekeeper one day when she told me that between the numerous Jack Russells in the house and the badgers also in the house, it was often like a three-ringed circus! They, the badgers were allowed free run and would often appear from under beds or wherever and presented one of the most difficult cleaning challenges, I should imagine. House did not smell, though, so full points to the long-suffering Housekeeper. I last saw a badger, close up, in Sussex at the top of our road next to the Downs. It was a really warm summer night and we had take the dogs for a walk, and the cat!, when we saw a female badgers with a number of little kits playing on a grassy verge. They were doing somersaults and chasing each other - it was such a privilege to see them. The dogs were silent and mesmerised, the cat went home.......
Have the very best Sunday. Not sure there will be that many more Sundays to suffer in solitude now.....the worst has passed so looking forward must be the mantra! We can do it. Big hugs and please STAY SAFE to you all.
Cherry Why did I forget to mention you in my post? How rude! I'm losing the plot here. I do hope you are feeling stronger - not necessarily enough to do anything involving housework, gardening, ironing and other things which might need your attention - but strong enough to have an enjoyable Sunday and just potter.
I actually heard from Susan an hour or so ago and I think that she and her DD are now girding their loins to take on medical matters for Henry asap., and hopefully get to the bottom of his recent problems. I'm sure she'll let us know how he is getting on once there is a new plan - she will know just how many fans that little chap has on this forum! Have a happy Sunday
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