Unexpected

Sorry no Blog yesterday, we had three unexpected but very welcome visitors in the morning and after that the day got very busy. We had lots of messages still to get for Graham who was travelling back up to the N/W on Saturday. First stop however was to have lunch with Layla and Bella, we then all piled into the car including Ruaridh and went to Homebase and Waitrose and got all that we wanted.
Back to their house as we were baby sitting Friday night as Layla and Joe wanted to go and see the new Indianna Jones movie. We had a great time and as usual Bella kept us amused. We had fish, chips and peas for dinner which was lovely and the wee one ate all of hers up. Got her ready for bed read a couple of stories and she was fast asleep within 10 minutes. Layla and Joe enjoyed the movie.
Today dawned another hot sunny day, we had a wash then breakfast before Graham and Ruaridh hit the road North, I then went into town to get the bus to Glasgow as I was going to see Graham's mum.
Bus journey there was fine and Betty was pleased to see me, we had a biscuit and a cup of tea then went to sit out on the balcony. Layla telephoned me and Betty managed to speak to her, soon she got very tired and so when she went to lie down I left.
Good journey home, spoke to Graham he is fine. Pasta, tomato sauce, salad and bread for dinner delicious.
Just watched the first past of Broken Trail on BBC 4 enjoyed it. Goodnight

Penicuik House

Today we had a lovely time Layla took us to Penicuik House Estate. The estate is amazing lots of trees, a lake that unfortunately today was empty, an lovely old house that sadly burnt down at the end of the 19 C. Today the facade of the house appeared to be having work done on it, the preservation work on the house is also providing training and educational facilities for young people. The most stunning thing today was the walled garden, a huge walled area facing south, the gates were lovely and all the walls are still in situ, the garden however has been allowed to become overgrown and fir trees have been planted there. On the far side of the south wall all the old potting sheds are still in place albeit in disrepair, sad to see.
The weather was warm and sunny especially in the walled garden, Graham, Layla, Bella, moi and Ruaridh had a super time, though I'm sure the wee fellow wanted to have an adventure but had to be kept on his lead.
After our visit here we went to IKEA as we had to buy things for the 'new' room, but before that we went to the cafe and enjoyed our fish and chips.
Light meal tonight of scrambled egg sandwiches and a big mug of tea with a wee chocolate biscuit.
Just going to have a cup of tea then bed. Goodnight.

Students

Today it was the exams for the third year medical students and a very busy day it was, started at 0800h and finished ay 1830h, all in all a good day. Met up with lots of colleagues I have not seen in a while always good to catch up on news and gossip. Good to see lots of well kent faces amongst the patients as well.
Up early wash, breakfast then a walk to work, dreich day so not to sad to be working, this was the first damp I have seen in five weeks!
Went to the dreaded supermarket on the way home to get a few messages. Mum was at her clinic today her blood is getting to be at the level they want to see, so this next week she goes to the local clinic. The family appear to be OK, Layla and Bella met up with an old school chum of Layla's and her two bairns today and had a lovely time.
Graham made a lovely leek risotto for dinner which we had with salad.
Watched a programme about Mary Whitehouse on BBC2 tonight, never liked that woman! Goodnight.

Tired!

Travelled South today to Edinburgh as I have work starting tomorrow and Graham is having one or two hassles with his teeth so had to come down as well. We left the Glen in hot sunny weather to arrive in cold damp weather what a change. Went to see the family and have dinner with them, Bella had been to see a nursery today with her mummy and daddy as she is hoping to go for one day a week when she is two. We had a lovely meal curry with nan bread and yoghurt thanks Layla. Bella as usual entertained us no end she is a joy.
Busy at the house today and over at Christine's to water her plants, Ruaridh had a great time looking for rabbits then when we got home set off on his own to have an adventure! We left around 1415h, had a good journey down and arrived here about 1830h.
Home now and very tired so just having a cuppa then to bed, work in the morning yawn! Goodnight.

Omelettes for Lunch.

John H came today to work in the bedroom, it is almost finished now and the good news is the two upastairs windows have arrived at Jewson's so hopefully they will be delivered by next week. Another hot sunny day so we had lunch on the deck, Graham has become a dab hand at making small omelettes in the wok so he made these and we had them with bread and salad they tasted delicious, as did the cup of coffee.
Up early as John was coming, enjoyed my morning cuppa and then had a wash before breakfast, made a soda bread. Took Ruaridh for a walk along the river then into the fields were he can romp in the rushes and chase rabbits, though it was rather hot today even for him.
Worked in the garden, attempting now to start clearing the rockery--hard, hard, work but managed to get some done. Transplanted the leeks, now have three pots of them.
Had a lovely dinner cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and peas followed by a chunk of soda bread.
Going to have a shower then a cuppa then bed. Bye.

Rabbit proof ?

This afternoon Graham planted out the lettuce in three of the fish boxes, it was my job to try and stop the 'horrible bunnies' from eating them. I found some supports and put chicken wire over the ends, then stretched green netting over them, now all in place fingers crossed that it works!
Up quite early made the morning cuppa sat outside to drink this as the weather was warm and sunny, had a wash then made a fry up for breakfast it tasted delicious. Used the pullet eggs that Christine gave us before she went away they are lovely.
Took Ruaridh for his walk along the river then up to the old croft, on the way I shouted for him as he was away on an adventure, imagine my surprise to hear this voice from the other side of the river say yes, is he human or a dog:)
Back home got the deckchairs out on the deck and spent some time sunbathing. Cleared two more raised beds phew think that's the beds finished now.
Late snack, spoke to Layla they are all well Bella has now got a step up which she loves to sit on. Mum appears to be getting on OK
Had veggie fried rice with mushrooms in a sauce for dinner thank you Graham.
Just watched Jonothan Dimbleby on his journey through Russia on BBC2 great TV. Very interesting! Bye.

Ruaridh and Postie

Today Ruaridh hitched a ride with Postie back to the house, from our neighbour Christine's. Thomas her brother was visiting her and she was going back to his home for a short holiday, we had visited him and his family earlier in the year. We had walked over with the dog and had a chat and cuppa, we were just leaving when Lexi the postie arrived with the mail and encouraged the wonder dog to jump in the post van which of course he did and she drove him home whilst Graham and moi walked! She put him into the field and he waited there for us as large as life.
Today has been a super day warm and sunny even the wind was warm, went to the beach and who should be there in their camper van but John and Auria, good to see them and we had a chat before taking Ruaridh for a walk along the shore. Ruaridh just waits now for the skimming stones and loves running into the sea to try and find them!
Later on had lunch sat on the deck, then turned over a couple of raised beds and the fish boxes. Made pear marscapone custard.
Graham made a delicious dinner lobster in cream and brandy sauce with really good spaghetti, salad and bread. super!
Just enjoying a malt whisky still to do the dishes. Goodnight.

Ticks and Fleas

Had a trip over to Broadford today to visit the vets to get the wee dog's protection against ticks and fleas. Normally we get 'Frontline' for this but today I was told that this is now not as effective as it was, as there are large infestations of ticks in the
N/W that are managing to survive this. So we picked up a packet of the new stuff 'Advantix' so we will see how this works. Ruaridh did get badly attacked by ticks a week ago so hopefully this stuff will do the trick.
Went to take some photographs but the light and weather were wrong! Went for a walk on the footpath to Balmacara didn't get there but Ruaridh enjoyed his run in the woods, also lovely to walk along the lochside and see the reeds and flowers. Popped along to Duncraig Nursery to get compost and one or two plants.
Back home to a cuppa and a big piece of toast-very hungry.
Spoke to Layla they are out to two venues tonight, enjoy. Mum appears to be OK and coping quite well.
Did some ironing, then had veggie, prawn paella for dinner lovely.
Spoke to Sue in Canada she will be here for a visit in June looking forward to that. Bye.

Missing

We were in the forest today to collect fallen and dead wood, we pay to do this. It costs 20GBP for a 3 months licence and some hard work with the rip saws and loppers, but on a warm sometimes sunny day it is lots of fun, especially when the wee dog disappears. We had collected quite a large amount of timber when the midges started to appear and bite so decided to leave, we called and whistled of Ruaridh to no avail, so we headed for home. Emptied the logs off the Jeep had a drink and a pee then set off to find the dog, just got on to the road when who was running towards us yes the wonder dog!
Back home sorted the bread dough I had made earlier in the morning, then had lunch sat outside. Baked the bread, stacked the logs as Graham sawed them with the power saw, sorted the onion bed that the rabbits had attacked gave the onions a good watering! Shouted and whistled for the wee fellow who had disappeared again-came home for his dinner!
Spoke to Layla, the family are fine, spoke to mum she appears to be coming on well, went to have her hair done today.
Made leek quiche for dinner which we had with roast potatoes (courtesy of Graham) and peas it tasted delicious, probably 'cause I was very hungry.
Going to do some knitting. Bye.

Mowing and strimming.

Awoke to the sun peeping throgh the curtains, well my second time of coming too. Had to get up for a pee at 0630h and Ruaridh awoke, he came upsatirs but refused to settle, so back downstairs and out he goes to do what he had to do! He then came back upstairs and we all went back to sleep for a couple of hours. Early morning cuppa, then we had porridge, toast and coffee for breakfast. Quick wash then hung out the washing before taking Ruaridh for a long walk in the woods which he thoroughly enjoyed, great to be back in his kingdom. Really enjoyed the walk the weather was warm and even the wind was warm.
Back home had lunch then got stuck into mowing the lawn whilst Graham did the strimming. Managed to get three lots of washing done today. Spoke to Layla she is OK, spoke to mum after her visit to the clinic she is getting on fine just need to get her stablised on her new drug.
Graham made asparagus risotto with salad for dinner delicious.
Watching Bob Dylan's Indian Birthday on BBC4 very interesting. Bye.

Happy Dog

Today we headed back to the Glen, we had a good journey that took us about four hours, Ruaridh slept most of the way but he enjoyed a wee run in the heather when we stopped on the lochside for a late lunch. He was delighted to be back home, jumped out of the car and raced round the garden a few times, then disappeared, when I shouted of him he came running down the track so goodness knows where he had been.
Visited Waitrose to get messages got 6 GBP knocked off the total amount to be paid so that was good, Waitrose sent us some vouchers so we used one!
The family are all OK, my mum appears to be managing quite well, Anne is back and takes her to the clinic tomorrow.
Pasta, tomato sauce, salad and bread for dinner lovely.
Tired so going to bed. Bye.

Seacliffs Beach

We had a super time at Seacliffs beach this afternoon with the family. We arrived there around 1400h and stayed until the wind got cold and blew us home. This beach is in East Lothian and is an amazing beach, with rocks at either end and even though it was an Edinburgh holiday tthe beach was quite empty. We found a good place to sit and enjoyed our picnic, Bella enjoyed her crisps and cheese croissant but did not like the sand on her feet. However she enjoyed a walk with me as long as the red socks were on. Ruaridh was in his element the minute he was on the beach racing around and running into the ocean after skimming stones, also attempting to dig to Australia, a much happier wee dog today. He also went a walk with Joe and Bella and was in his element.
Back to the family's for a Chinese takeaway? for dinner, every time Joe phoned the takeaway the chap who answered the phone couldn't speak English so no order. Poor Joe, eventually Graham and he went to the shop to give the order and bring home the food which was delicious, Bella loved the prawn crackers and her Granpa's mushroom rice. We said bye to the family as we are heading back to the Glen tomorrow.
Tired tonight after a day in the fresh air. Goodnight.

Telephone calls.

I called my chum Liz who lives in Aberdeenshire, she was having dinner and said she would call me back. The phone rings and by the time I answer the person has rung off, the telephone rings again thinks me this will be Liz but no it's Al my chum's hubby phoning from Canada, who then puts Sue onto the phone. I was a bit taken aback when she asked me what I was doing in June, however she is coming over to visit her aunt and uncle and would like to visit us in the N/W, that would be great.
Early morning cuppa, breakfast and shower then took Ruaridh on the cycle path for his walk, he gets sooo fed up in Edinburgh no long walks, no deer and rabbits to chase, he is desperate to get back to his Kingdom in the Glen. Though he did help me in the garden today by chasing the leaves:)
Graham is out at the pub with two guys he used to work with, so Ruaridh and moi did some gardening this afternoon, it is hard work as the soil at the back is very hard. Made pasta and tomato sauce for dinner with bread and salad lovely. Going to check what is on TV, then maybe do more knitting. Bye.

Walk on the cycle path!

Today we took Ruaridh for a walk on the cycle path, he appears to be quite tired and does not enjoy being in the city. We were out for about an hour and the rain held off! Did not get a long sleep last night the wee fellow was up to our room about 0230h, he wanted out and then slept on the floor in our bedroom, before he jumped up onto the bottom of the bed and by morning he was curled up between Graham and moi:)
We had croissants for breakfast and a big mug of coffee, a wash and then out.
Back home beans on toast for lunch and a read of the paper, tried to have a doze very tired, Ruaridh thought it was a game and kept trying to get me to open my eyes.
Got ready to go to the family's as we are looking after Bella as Layla and Joe are invited to a BBQ for friends who are moving out of Edinburgh. Popped into Waitrose to buy a pizza and other messages.
Bella was in good form she makes us laugh, always a joy to be with, she loved her yoghurt and blackcurrant sauce for dinner not forgetting her olives! the pasta was no go! though the dog enjoyed his. We had a half a pizza and homemade coleslaw which I enjoyed. Played with and read to Bella then got her ready for bed, she is so good took her up and cleaned her teeth and then read a couple of books to her put her into her cot gave her a big kiss goodnight and laid down on the rug at the side of her bed.
Some chatting, one shout Ma & Da, a wee cry, peeping at me then in under 10 minutes she was fast asleep. So will I be soon. Goodnight.

Jiggity Jig

Back to Edinburgh today! Up early as Jen was leaving for school as she had an exam and I wanted to say bye to her. Also mum had the clinic today, so shower, breakfast then in a cab to the hospital. Things went well they appear to be pleased with the results, she goes to Blackpool on Wednesday with Anne then hopefully it will be the clinic at St Annes.
Said bye to mum, hopefully, slowly she will be able to recover and lead a good life, Muriel was going to pop in later today.
Got the train to Preston, then the train to Edinburgh, met a lovely young couple with an 8 months old baby girl so lots of fun on the journey.
Graham met me in Edinburgh good to see him again after 3 weeks. Over to the family's for dinner great to see Ruaridh got a lot of licks:)
Lovely to see the family Bella is really coming on trotting about all over theplace she is so much fun baby-sitting tomorrow.
Lovely pasta with cheese sauce, spinach and salad. Thanks Layla, Joe and Bella.
Having a glass of red wine luverly. Liz if you read this will be in touch soon, ta for emails. Goodnight.

Going North

My mum is slowly improving and with the help of good friends, good neighbours and various other peoples I'm sure she is going to manage just fine at this moment in time. Tomorrow after her clinic I hope to head north to Edinburgh, Graham and Ruaridh are already there enjoying the company of the family. Have missed them both, miss Ruaridh as I can't speak to him so really looking forward to seeing him tomorrow.
Up early shower and hairwash then breakfast, then sorted mum's computer with the help of Joe, (thanks Joe). Lots of messages to do today banks, shops etc.
Back home had lunch then took mum down to the building society, she managed very well. Spoke to Layla and Graham both fine Graham heading south.
Went to the library got three books for mum, then made leek risotto for dinner which we had with salad think mum enjoyed this.
Going to read/knit then bed. Bye.

Lytham!

Up early this morning as Jen had to be away to school by 0800h as she starts her exams today. Good job we were up early, managed our morning cuppa and shower then the workmen stared to arrive! First David and Andrew the gardeners, then Handy Sandy the handyman, last but not least we had the upholsterer bring back one of mum's chairs that required some work! Between eating breakfast and making cups of coffee I managed to sit in the garden for an hour or so in the sunny, warm weather.
All the men departed, mum and moi had lunch then Anne W an old chum of mum's came after I had said hello I set off to walk to Lytham. Walked on the beach then on the shore, saw some great images, took quite a few photographs, had a super afternoon. Got some messages in Lytham which is a lovely old town lots of old property, and dare I say it for me OK shops:) Jumped on the bus back to St Annes, Jen home from school made dinner fro the three of us pasta, tomato sauce, bread and salad tasted good, followed by strawberries.
Had washed the bathroom curtains so ironed them and then put them back up again.
Muriel came to have a cuppa and a chat.
Watching TV. Bye.

Raymond

Took mum to visit Raymond her hairdresser today, as she has started on warfarin thought I would mention this, as an aside I also mentioned that maybe some of his other clients were on this. Quick as a flash he said "They even come in here embalmed". Needless to say we both broke up laughing:)
Sunny again today but a cooler breeze got some messages, and then mum and I returned home. Layla had telephoned to say that she had locked Miss B in the car! thank goodness it was not too hot and the wee one sat playing with the keys and her mummy's bag, they were rescued and went to allotment where Bella slept.
Had lunch then attempted to finish my book sat in the garden to no avail. First the fishman- bought some lovely hake, then Jen at the door then Sandy mum's handy man.
Had to dash to the lawyers to keep an appoinment, did more shopping returned home and made the dinner. Poached hake, new potatoes, peas and parsley sauce-delicious.
Doorbell went Muriel at the door, she came in and had a chat for about an hour. Going to do the dishes then finish my book. Bye.

Jasmine

Today mother's friend Cathy came to visit and brought her ten day old grandaughter Jasmine. Mum was delighted and enjoyed nursing the wee soul whose daddy comes from Thailand so Jasmine has his big brown eyes and a thatch of dark hair. She was so light to hold doesn't seem five minutes since Miss B was that age, now she is romping round into everything.
Up early for the routine cuppa as mum had the clinic today, breakfast wash and shower then ready to go as Anne was taking us.
She dropped us off at outpatients and then left as we were getting a taxi home. Mum did well at the clinic and they want to see her on Friday then hopefully I can make tracks for home. Had lunch then I had to go into the town twice to get messages and go to the bank.
Graham telephoned to say he had a big hassle at the dentist he drove for 11/2 hours to be told the dentist was off sick! Then 11/2 hours back again.
Had Cullen skink for dinner lovely.
Jen has moved in she is staying here whilst her mum is away, so that is good for mum, just out for a walk with dane her boyfriend.
Just going to do the dishes then carry on with my book 'Perfect Match' by Jodi Picoult. Bye.

Reading in the garden.

Awoke to a lovely warm balmy day, leisurely cuppa then breakfast, spoke to Layla and then Graham on the telephone.Then got mum into the shower to shower and wash her hair as we have the clinic tomorrow morning, and we need time tomorrow to get ready. I then had a shower and washed my hair, then got the sunlounger and chairs organised in the garden so that we could sit out.
Put in a wash and let it wash itself! have given up for the moment on Paul Theroux's book 'Blinding Light' so now reading a new novel.
Had a cup of tea whilst mum had lunch, so lovely to sit out and feel the sun on your skin.
Just going down to the shops when Muriel arrived to see if I wanted to go a walk to Fairhaven Lake, went along for the jog and had a chat.
Back home another cuppa then I made dinner, avocado pear with prawns in tomato mayo, followed by mushroom omelette, new potatoes and garden peas rather nice.
Now going to carry on reading. Bye.

Watering

Have just spent an hour watering mum's garden, I always enjoy watering the garden something good about watching the light dry soil turn dark and moist. Anyway it is done now rain tonight anyone?
Had a great sleep last night as did mum she is so much better today, it is like night and day the difference, enjoyed our early morning cuppa. I got breakfast which we both enjoyed, then I got in the shower mum was about to have a wash when her chiropodist arrived early. Whn mum eventually had her wash and got dressed I popped down to The Square where a continental market was taking place. Lovely food stalls bought some bread and halva off this Greek guy, bread is delicious hoping to save the halva for Graham.
Back home had lunch Irene arrived to see mum, left them to chat. Lazy afternoon sorting some photographs and reading sat in the garden. Made tomato sauce and pasta for dinner with some of the Greek bread, salad and olives delicious, mum really enjoyed it.
Weather warm but quite overcast for most of the day, just going to carry on reading this evening. Bye.

Upside down times.

Should have gone to the clinic at the hospital today for mum's review, however she had a stomach upset yesterday then pains in her side so I decided to cancel the appointment. Awake at 0500h as mum was disturbed she didn't want anything but this is when I decided to cancel the clinic, too much for a wifey of 88 years. Secretary to the consultant very nice when I telephoned, a new appoinment will be sent out.
Had breakfast and then a wash, mum does not appear well at all very dozy and sleeping long periods, when she got up to the lavatory she appeared to be in lots of pain so I called the Dr. He was kind and came straight away, could not find anything just some tenderness over her ribs on the left hand side.
He left and we had a cuppa, I changed the paper lining the cupboards under the sink, then out to the shops. Saw Anne and Muriel then went down to the dreaded supermarket to get some messages.
Home warmed a tin of Heinz tomato soup for mum which she had with toast, I had rice and veggie curry with nan and yoghurt.
Getting on with the wee ones jumper and my Paul Theroux book 'Blinding Light'. Bye.
Layla telephoned earlier to say Graham had sent an email to Eddie Mair's PM programme re Gordon Ramsey's use of food in season. Yea it got read out, just listened on the playback! Well done Graham!

Dentist

Today visited the Denplan dentist at St Annes on Sea, I was told I required a filling when I payed my routine visit to my dentist in Edinburgh, made arrangements then had to cancel when mum took ill. By this time half the filling had fallen out so some emergency work was required. Lovely woman dentist surgery very calm and relaxed, she did a temporary repair job and I will see my dentist when I return to Edinburgh.
Saw Anne and Muriel on the way home, Muriel had popped in to visit mum and have a chat. Also saw mum's cleaning lady Heather, she is great and so good to mum.
Another sunny hot day, when I returned home we had lunch then mum waited for another friend to visit, I sat in the garden and read and enjoyed the hot sun.
Later had a walk along the prom took some good photographs, well I like them.
Back home dinner very laid back-Heinz tomato soup and toast then I had chips dipped in tomato ketchup hmm tasted good anyway.
Bought some Ginger beer at M&S today it is delicious layla told me about it yummy:)

Dr's and clinics.

Awoke early this morning as the sun was streaming through the window another lovely day. Made the morning cuppa then got up and had breakfast as I had an appointment with mum's Dr. Had a shower then mum had one before I made my way to the surgery. Spent a very interesting 25 minutes in the waiting room whilst I waited my turn, then a further interesting 25 minutes chatting to the Dr. Got mum's medication, and some messages for myself, back home had lunch then mum had a rest before getting ready to attend the clinic.
Anne came for us and off we set arrived there in the nick of time, staff excellent and explained all to mum who appears to be quite happy with it all. Left, back to pick up Jen from her singing then home.
Made a fry up for dinner tasted great, spoke to my auntie who has been concerned about mum good to have a chat with her.
Now going to do the dishes, and chill as the young people say. Bye.

Morrison's

Today has been scorching from the minute I woke up this morning and is still warm as I write this around 2000h. Up early as I had an appoinment with the practise manager at mum's surgery to register my concern at what had happened to the memsahib. Mum and moi had our cuppa then I had a shower and washed my hair, the conditioner that Layla bought at Boots is super must buy more.
Heather mum's great cleaning lady arrived we had a quick chat then I went to the surgery, the manager listened whilst I voiced my concerns and was helpful in other areas.
Back home chat on the phone to Graham and Layla then sat in the garden and managed to burn my chest, here's hoping it turns a lovely golden brown! The fishman came to the door got lovely fish for dinner
Anne then took me to Morrisons to get a stock of the more bulky items in for mum e.g. bog rolls, kitchen towels, washing powder etc. it was very warm in the store .
Home again made fish and chips with parsley sauce for dinner tasted delicious.
Lots to do so will say Bye.

Bread

Another wee lie in today, then a morning cuppa before breakfast. As we were just finishing our coffee (for me) tea for mum the door bell went and Muriel a friend of mum's was there. She came in to see and ask about mum, had a coffee and a chat good to see her. When she left mum went to have a wash and I started to make the bread, up to my eyes in dough and the door bell went again this time Anne who came in and had a long chat--- i finished this stage of the bread making.
Anne left mum had fallen asleep I left her for a while then we had lunch, after this I managed my shower saw to the bread and then baked it.
Went out for a walk to take some photographs, walked alng the prom then on the beach to shoot the old pier. Got some lovely photo's.
Back to mum's Layla had phoned they were on their way North, she phoned again they were at Biggar and had a good weekend and birthday for Daisy May.
Graham telephoned to say he had fallen in the river and hit his bum on a rock, what could I advise but Tiger Balm and paracetamol!!
Baked tatties for dinner with tuna/mayo, cheese, baked beans and beetroot swilled down with a beer lovely.
Going to do some knitting then read my Paul Theroux novel 'Blinding Light'. Bye.

Visitor

Had a lie in today great, this also meant having a leisurely breakfast. Telephoned Graham who was pretending he was in Hawaii sat in the greenhouse to keep warm and out of the rain:)
Had an early visitor today Sheila a friend of my mother's from church arrived at 1200h, had a chat and coffee and mum caught up on some gossip.
After she had left I got ready and set off to get some messages and have a walk. Walked along the prom and got some good photo's, specially of the kids Water-Balling see blipfoto.com/BB.
Big rain showers today but still warm. Just about to start the dinner methinks its leftovers soup, tomato sauce and pasta or baked potatoes, cheese, beans and tuna or tinned salmon sandwich. Decisions. Bye.

Library visit.

Up early to make a cup of tea and chat to mum. Had breakfast spoke to Graham on the telephone, he seems to be OK but like me a bit fed up. Mum appears to be a little better everyday which is good news, she had a shower today and I washed her hair, then she had a rest whilst I showered and washed my hair. I had to go for messages, saw Betty H on the way to the shops, feels good love the sun and warm.
Back home quick lunch as Irene mum's friend was coming to visit, had a good visit she is fond of mum.
Went down to the Free Carnegie Library got four great books.
Mum had another rest then Anne came and chatted for ages good to see her she is also very fond of mum.
Down to the fish and chip shop for our dinner- fish, chips and mushy peas delicious.
Very tired going to try and do some knitting. Bye.

Saw Bobby Ball of the comedy duo Cannon and Ball getting his messages today!

A walk along the prom prom prom!

Sorry no Blog yesterday very busy. Today dawned warm and sunny Joe arrived safe and sound last pm to Bella's delight she was over the moon. On Thursday Layla, Bella and moi went swimming the wee one is great in the water and we all enjoyed the baby pool.
Bella and moi spent a lovely time in the garden in our PJ's this morning we looked at all the pot animals G.G. Marie has and then we followed a butterfly as it flew about but we couldn't catch it! Bella had her porridge then I gave mum her breakfast in bed, Layla and Joe got up and we had a mini fry-up.
Got mum up and dressed then the family and moi went down to the prom, the little train didn't run but Miss B was very good at walking by herself and pushing our hands away! Dockter Hotfingers see blipfoto.com/Joe Blogs was playing in the square and a couple on their seperate mobility cars were dancing on them to the music. Fantastic!
Back home G.G. Marie and Bella had lunch then the family were away to Wolverhampton.
I did messages made vegetable soup for dinner with toast. Mum in bed early I sat up and watched James Taylor-brilliant gig.
Goodnight.