Grand Cru

This evening met up with some friends/colleagues for a couple of drinks at the afore said hostelry, sat outside enjoying my pear cider for almost three hours! Good company, good chat and a good laugh!
Up this morning breakfast, then after Graham left had a shower and washed my hair before taking Ruaridh to the woods. He had a great walk meeting up with Bria and hving a great play in the woods and on the park!
Back home got ready to go and visit Layla and Bella, into the car and off called in at Waitrose to get messages realised I had left my iPhone at home so returned there after shopping, picked it up and set off again!
Planted some more leeks into a pot, then the girls arrived we had lunch then the three of us with Ruaridh went by car to the allotment. Did some weeding, planting and lots of watering! Bella ate a cucumber and some strawberries. Lots of raspberries so hopefully will be able to freeze them and/or make jam!
Back to their house, left Ruaridh with the girls and left for town, Graham was picking him and the car up later!
Had a great evening home by 2030h made myself mushroom omelette, chips and peas for dinner lovely.
Did my blip and then bed. Goodnight.

Hotch Potch Day

Although I appear to have achieved various things today it's one of those days when I feel I have done very little! However here goes up and about with Ruaridh then back to bed for a wee while before getting up to make breakfast. After which Graham left for the studio and after a wash I took The Wonder Dog for a walk through the park and woods. Had a lovely walk went through the meadow which after last nights rain was soaking so got wet through but rather good to have wet jeans flapping around the ankles the older one gets!
Home hmm hung out the washing, then cleared some weeds from the side of the house at the back. Noticed we had loads of tatties so got stuck in and made lots of tattie scones. Had lunch sat outside lovely, missed the afternoon play 'live' on Radio 4 so caught it later on iPlayer very good it was too. Took the Wonder Dog for his evening stroll through the woods rather dark and gloomy thi evening
Got the meal ready for this evening, fennel in white sauce with parmigiano topping, with tagliatelle and salad tasted delicious.
Did more knitting, then to bed. Goodnight!

Memories

Today as I had to take the car out as I needed to buy compost and a container for green 'leaves' I took Ruaridh down to the shore and beach! Had a super walk along to Cramond on the way saw a wee white shoe, for some reason made me think back 30+ years to this sad story when a toddlers body was washed up on the beach at Tayport Fife, dressed in 'continental type clothing'. After a fruitless search for relatives, the wee soul the was buried in the graveyard at Tayport. A gravestone was erected by the people of Scotland in memory of 'The Unknown Bairn', a wee boy aged between 2 and 4 years found on the beach at Tayport 22nd May 1971. 'Suffer little children to come unto me.' So poignant.
After that met a dog walker out with her pack of dogs a very pleasant woman, we had a chat then moved on. Another sunny very warm day.
Popped into the dreaded supermarket as Graham told me they have the red wine we both like! got that and my messages! Then over to get the compost and the container.
Back home made the dough for the bread, changed our bed and did two washes, sorted the garden containers then sat out and had lunch.
Did some ironing then made the bread.
Graham home had a cuppa then I took Ruaridh to the woods, lovely walk though very 'dark' atmosphere!
It started to rain managed to avoid most of it by being under the trees!
Kedgeree for dinner lovely.
Watched a documentary on BBC4 in the Fatherhood series 'Father's at War' excellent.
To bed. Goodnight.

Do nothing day!

Yep today was one of those days-great! though I didn't lie in bed for too long! usual routine then up for a delicious fry up for breakfast, really enjoyed same felt I had eaten far too much!
Had a wash got ready, nice walk through the woods and meadow with The Wonder Dog.
Back home had a cuppa did more knitting and sketching so much to learn again! Enjoyed sitting in the garden.
Graham wanted to make ratatouille for dinner this meant a walk to the dreaded supermarket for aubergine and red peppers.
Spoke to mum very cheery!
Had another Alfresco meal lovely to sit out in the evening and be warm. Ratatouille, lettuce, spring onions and peas cooked in veggie stock and bread done on the new ribbed griddle pan! Amazing meal really enjoyed it!
Settled down to watch the film 'Atonement' brilliant well worth watching-must read the book again!
Spoke briefly with Layla they had a nice time over in Fife
Bed. Goodnight.

Sketching

Had a lie in today, well up with Ruaridh then back to bed with a cuppa, felt as though we were in the middle of the Industrial Revolution from 0800h, the folk opposite were getting their extension roof sorted!!
Read for a while then must have crashed out, awoke at 1100h thinking it was about 0900h:) up made breakfast boiled egg and soda bread with a big mug of coffee lovely! Had a wash then out to the woods and meadow with the Wonder Dog, he met a cocker spaniel-Charlie and had a good play on the park.
Home very lazy day did some knitting then decided it was time to attempt to start sketching again.
Had a cuppa and some oatcakes and cheese, the sat in the garden with my Moleskine and charcoal and sketched one or two items! Boy do I need practice. Enjoyed myself though.
Layla phoned they are all fine cycling to the allotment to water!
Another alfresco meal delicious courtesy of Graham! Pasta and chili tomato sauce, salads and homemade bread.. Bye.

BBQ

Had a super BBQ over at Joe, Layla and Bella's this evening the sun dipped behind the clouds but it was still warm, so we enjoyed our food sat on the deck. Layla had prepared some lovely goodies and Joe set to with the BBQ. We enjoyed corn on the cob, veggie burgers in buns, veggie sausage in pitta bread, potato salad and green salad-a lovely evening!
Up and about with Ruaridh this morning, back to bed for a wee doze. Up made breakfast then when Graham left for the studio went to have a shower and washed my hair! Once ready Ruaridh and moi set off for the woods, met Bria and they had a play, Ruaridh had to be careful as Bria is still recovering from her surgery!
Walked through the meadow again warm and sunny, saw some coots, mother coot and lots of baby coots swimming on the shallow pond. Met Mary L and had a chat she was going to the Royal Highland Show, this is where Layla and Bella were today and had a great time. I was going to go but didn't know if Border Terriers were allowed, as it turns out Layla and Bella saw lots of them so should have gone, the Wonder Dog would have enjoyed it!
Over to theirs for the BBQ at about 1500h, they arrived back about the same time. Lovely time playing with Bella on the swing, doing jigsaws, getting the bubble machine working so that lots of bubbles fly into the air, playing in the sandpit making biscuits. Joe and Graham arrived and once the BBQ was going we had dinner. Before we left Bella demonstrated how she knocks her daddy over when she is swinging, she laughs so much it is infectious had us all in stitches.
Back home now catching up. Goodnight.

Workday!

Up at 0700h boooo! as I as working at the hospital today! Ruaridh always gets up with me and I feed him and let him out!
Lovely walk to work, met up with an old Colleague Izzy we had a good chat then went our separate ways! Must be four years since I saw her as she didn't know we had a granddaughter!
Good day at work seeing old and new patients and colleagues. Day went by quite quickly!
Home around 1800h had a cuppa, spoke to mum told her we would probably be going down quite soon!
Dinner leek quiche, new potatoes and broccoli.
After dinner spoke to my chum Liz she and Cammy her grandson are hoping to visit us in the city in July-looking forward to that!
Layla phoned had a good chat Miss B wore her winter kicker boots today 18 C, Oh well that girl has style! Did a little knitting.
Getting ready for bed. Goodnight.

Allotment Day

It appears that in my calender Wednesday has become the day Ruaridh and moi make tracks to see Layla and Bella and go to the allotment, today was no exception.
After our morning constitutional in the woods where we met Ecky and Jock and Ruaridh had a great play with Jock we went to buy fish from Kev, then into the car stopped off at Waitrose before heading over to see the girls.
They had been to gymnippers so as we were all hungry we had lunch before driving to the allotment,I had bought arather nice salad at Waitrose- beetroot and carrot must make my own.
All into the car for the drive to the allotment, warm and overcast-did some weeding and watering helped Layla and Bella put up the new cloche then Bella helped to plant the cabbage and broccoli under it. Back to theirs and Graham came to collect us, spent a wee while with them, then as Bella was playing with her chums we left.
Home fish, rice and tomato sauce for dinner lovely.
To bed as I am working tomorrow! Goodnight1

Alfresco Meal

This evening as it was still very warm we ate our dinner outside. The family were here and it was lovely to sit outside to eat, chat and be entertained by Bella who had us in stitches!
Up with the Wonder Dog this morning as per usual, breakfast then a quick wash and after Graham left for the studio Ruaridh and moi set off for the woods. Had a lovely walk through the woods sunspots everywhere, walked through the meadow again nostalgia kicked in. As I approached the wee pond remembered hot sunny days as a kid when we caught frogs and sticklebacks got wet through and no-one worried! Loved to see the butterflies, bees and other insects rising in the heat!
Back home made the dinner for this evening, phoned mum she is quite chirpy having found her bell she thought someone had nicked in amongst the flowers!!
Up in the loft today as when we got the new shower put in Bella's pink potty disappeared-found it in the loft. Got rid of some items from the loft today a start-yes!
Had a shower then sat outside to eat lunch.
Left to meet up with Bella she was quite tired, though we went to the play park where she had a swing and a seesaw ate two wee fairy cakes and drank her apple juice. Then we got the bus, changed to the bus for home and lo and behold Bella fell fast asleep. Managed to get off the bus poor Bella I carried her like a sack of coal!
Arrived home, of course Ruaridh requires attention, Bella awoke very bright and breezy. Ruaridh had his dinner, Bella and moi played. Layla arrived so I got the dinner sorted, then Graham and Joe arrived and we got organized outside. Bella was a great help in setting the table.
Pasta alforno, salad and homemade bread for dinner-lovely!
Listened to the Budget will have to sit and read it up, too many things to take in all at once!
To bed. Goodnight!

Right of Way on the Longest Day of the Year!

Today was another scorcher, had a great nights sleep last night woken by the Wonder Dog at 0730h who wanted feeding and out. Back to bed for a doze then up to make breakfast for Graham and moi, before he left for work.
After Graham had left I had a wash then got ready to take the Wonder dog to the woods. Very quiet, warm and green in the woods, no-one about only met Karen with Bria who was on the lead as she was having surgery on her eye today.
Decided to try one of the 'rights of way' I heard about the other week. The meadow was amazing Ruaridh loved it, flowers in abundance and lots of bees and butterflies dashing from bloom to bloom! the 'pond' looked so different from this side.
Really enjoyed the walk, back home made the dough for the bread, then weeded the back garden ready for watering and feeding the hostas. Listened to the afternoon play on Radio 4 whilst having my lunch then I did more knitting. Made the bread.
After this as the sun was off the hostas I watered and fed all them all.
Then took Ruaridh to the woods cooler for him in there, met Dolores and Ziggy on the park she is dreading Georgie Porgies budget tomorrow from her work point of view. Graham home had a cuppa then made the dinner. Veggie risotto with avocado, tomato and basil salad-lovely.
Brought all the washing in I had done.
Going to carry on knitting. Goodnight

Sleep over!

We had Miss B for company last night. She slept soundly until 0730h this morning I think she heard Ruaridh sniffing about wondering who was in 'that bed'! Up and fed Ruaridh and let him out. Then we played for a wee while before breakfast, Graham got up to join us for this, then Bella and he returned to bed to watch a couple of episodes of 'Charlie and Lola' a great favorite! One of them was very interesting about how to plant a seed then look after it!
Bella and moi then played at various things outside, we also did a puppet show about a Dragon and a Bear and drew it so that we could remember it for future performances!
Layla arrived with. some nasturtium plants for Graham (Fathers day, Graham cycled to the office. We had coffee Bella had various things to eat then down to the shore and beach, it was roasting. Walked along the shore made a sandcastle, had ice lollies Ruaridh got his paws covered in mud and semi collapsed coudn't walk too well in the sand, I carried him to terra firma and he was fine, bella gave him a good wash in a wee burn much to his chagrin!
They dropped me off at home, phoned mum she appears to be OK few grumbles what the hell she is 90 years old!
Graham arrived home we had a late lunch.
For dinner we ate Layla's lovely potato and cheese pie with peas delicious!
Watched the fifth episode of John Adams very good. Goodnight!

Blipatbeach

Today thanks to SooB blippers had an amazing time on the beach at Gullane. Up quite early Wonder Dog fed and out. Had breakfast then I had a shower and washed my hair. Got the food we were taking and the drinks (soft) and coffee! swimsuits, towels change of clothing and yes we are off.
Around lunchtime the weather became warm and sunny, had a super drive to the beach at Gullane, by the time we arrived the BBQ, windbreakers etc were up and running! Lovely to see so many folk all happy and relaxed especially the bairns who were having great fun.
Oh we had a smashing time, great food especially Layla's potato and cheese pie and her chocolate biscuits scrumptious. Lovely to meet up with blip friends old and new great to chat and venture into the sea for a swim which was fun, I had hold of Bella who thought it was hilarious when we had to jump when the big waves crashed in! She laughed and laughed.
Eventually we went to get dry I found Ruaridh back at camp sniffing around for food!! Got dry and dressed--exhilarating!
All good things come to an end and we had to pack up and leave as Graham, moi and the family were going to the new Chop Chop for dinner!
Back to theirs saw to Ruaridh and left him sat on the sofa.
Lovely meal at the new Chop Chop different to the old one!
Bella back to ours for a sleepover, read Mr Small and Mr daydream to her in a minute she was in dreamland followed not much later by Graham and moi. Goodnight!

Allotment Morning!

Up and about with the Wonder Dog, then had a wash and breakfast, Graham left for the studio and Ruaridh and moi jumped into the car to go and see Layla and Bella. First we dropped the empty bottles and old newspapers at the recycling! then headed off to their house. When we arrived what should be in situ in the garden but a super new swing and Miss B having a super swing-she loves it!
Pushed her on the swing, then into the car and over to the allotment. Did some weeding and lots of watering, Bella and moi picked the ripe strawberries that tasted delicious, the sun shone down lovely. Then headed back to the house as the family had an appointment this afternoon, had a cup of coffee then when they left, Ruaridh and me went to shop at Asda. Great shop appeared to get lots of bargains which I like:)
Home, late lunch in the garden at in the sunshine. Made the pastry for a leek quiche for dinner! Took The Wonder Dog to the woods this evening what a change in just over a week. No wild garlic, no bluebells, daffodils all gone just a mass of different shades of green-the wee fellow enjoyed it!
On my way home Graham phoned he was at home without keys, Layla phoned the appointment had gone well. Hurried home, opened the door put the kettle on for a cuppa, which I really enjoyed.
Dinner aforesaid leek quiche, new potatoes and peas tasted good. Settled down and watched two more episodes of John Adams excellent!
To bed as we have a blipdate at Gullane beach tomorrow. Goodnight!

Journey

Left the Glen for Edinburgh today, stopped on the hill and into the woods to let Ruaridh have a walk. Lovely weather all the way down and we had a good journey though it was extremely hot the further south we got.
Arrived home around 1545h had a cuppa and a roll and cheese. Put some washing on, and put things away.
Veggie and prawn paella for dinner eaten with chapatis lovely.
Attempted to catch up with blogging not much success. Tired to bed. Goodnight.

Paddle

Both yesterday and today put on our 'crocs' and had a paddle--getting ready for wet suits! Went down to the beach walked on the sandy west beach and paddled lovely! Met a couple who had come all the way from the south of England they had been in Scotland for three weeks touring in their caravan. The Wonder Dog had a great play with their black lab.
Up early as we are leaving tomorrow for the city. Had breakfast and a wash, made the dough for bread, then vacuumed and dusted the two bedrooms, also the hall and stairs and the living room phew!
Waiting for a delivery from HIS on Skye Express hadn't arrived by 1430h so left a note and set off for the beach! On the way met the man in the van and got our strimming string.
After our super walk back home made the bread and had lunch Graham strimmed.
Had pasta and cheese sauce with chips and peas for dinner lovely!
Did my blip then to bed. Goodnight.

Ducks

Today as it was quite overcast we made our way via the village shop to the beach. Had a great walk along paddling an throwing stones for the Wonder Dog! Lots of sea pinks and lovely little yellow alpine type flowers to see. Today on the river saw the female red breasted merganser and the wee ones as did Ruaridh. He barked and they raised themselves out of the water their wee backsides going like outboard motors to get away. When the passed me they were swimming again, took this photo, coughed and they took off again. They look so funny but moved too fast to get an image!
Back home had lunch then I made a soda bread did some more strimming. Made the dough for pizza's for the dinner and some coleslaw.
Spoke to mum she is fine had been in the garden doing a 'bit', trying to get who waters her garden sorted out!!
Made the pizza's with the coleslaw tasted delicious.
Did quite a bit of knitting. Then to bed reading an interesting book 'The House of Special Purpose' about the last of the Romanov's. Goodnight.

Mushrooms

This morning we piled into the car and set off to go and see if there were any chanterelle shrooms in the woods! As you may have guessed we were too early--not a chanterelle in site. However we spent nearly an hour in the woods and The Wonder Dog loved it, though I do think he would have loved to take off on deer/fox trails!
Lovely day lots of sunshine had some lunch on our return home then did more strimming/weeding in the garden.
Sat out in the sunshine doing some knitting a lovely evening.
Spoke to Layla she is fine, Bella had been swimming with her daddy.
Delicious dinner courtesy of Graham fennel and prawn risotto with salad yummy.
Did more knitting, blipped and catching up on Blogs. Goodnight.

Sea Mist

Up with Ruaridh about 0800h fed him and let him into the garden. Back to bed read/dozed/slept until 1000h as Graham was on the move then he made the cuppa! Up and about had ashower and washed my hair felt good. Decided to have eggy bread for breakfast with a big mug of coffee was truly delicious.
Although it was damp it was warm, down to the beach with The Wonder Dog engulfed in layers of sea mist, walked along the sandy beach heading west. Had a lovely walk and a paddle in wellies in the sea. Saw a seal bopping up and down Ruaridh thought it was something to play with couldn't understand when it disappeared!
Back home crackers and cheese and a cuppa then I decided to clean the windows only got as far as our bedroom! Spoke with mum on the phone she said Uncle Harold had a fall-onto the phone to my aunt who confirmed he was recovering slowly, had a good chat with her she said she would keep in touch.
Then spoke with Layla she had a good time then today when Joe and Bella picked her up they went to Jupiter Artland looks and sounds amazing!
Graham made minestrone soup for dinner followed by tinned salmon sandwiches, then we had plum sponge pudding and custard before settling down to watch the TV series John Adams. I thought this was brilliant and really enjoyed the first two episodes which we got from Love Films hope the next four episodes arrive this week! Very late to bed Goodnight!

Knitting

Started on Bella's new jumper last night, really love knitting again!It is going to be navy blue and pink stripes watch this space!
Misty the neighbour's dog over to play with Ruaridh! after breakfat and a wash got stuck into the mowing, strimming and sawing logs-a busy five hours work had a break and sat on the deck in the sunshine an enjoyed grapes and crisps with a drink of apple juice. When finished and before the sun disappeared had out G&T's vey refreshing!
no walk for The Wonder Dog today he was very tired and enjoyed lazing in the sun!
Spoke to mum problems with her washing machine resolved by Robert H, thank goodness for him! Also to Catherine P' Birthday party which she enjoyed.
Layla left a message she is away to stay with her chum Rowena.
Christine our neighbour arrived and stayed for dinner- Graham made a lovely meal of asparagus in cream sauce with pasta and tomato and basil salad! She had a good chat, back to Inverness for her tomorrow as her brother is in Hospital there.
Goodnight.

The Beach

Awoke to rain this morning, up with Ruaridh at 0730h gave him his food and let him out, we both then headed back upstairs where I fell asleep/dozed until 0930h when Graham gave me a cuppa. Up around 1000h made breakfast and had a wash made the dough for the bread, then around lunchtime the rain eased off and we took Ruaridh down to the beach for a walk.
Really enjoyed the walk even though it was overcast! As we were leaving the beach bumped into a couple we had met last year, they had been looking out this time for the wee brown dog and us and had been here for three weeks enjoying in the main lovely weather! Nice to see them and have a chat.
Back home cuppa and oatcakes, made the bread.
Spoke to Layla received amazing video's of Bella acting as a clown today super. They are away to a photography exhibition at Telford this evening.
Aduki bean pie, new tatties, peas and tomato sauce for dinner before settling down to watch 'The Downfall of Berlin'
The events of the film are based on the real diary of an anonymous woman who lived through the liberation of Berlin by Soviet troops in 1945, suffering shockingly brutal treatment by the city's captors. Great acting well worth watching!
Goodnight!

Up North!

Today we left the city to drive to the Glen, we drove up in three and half hours in warm, sunny weather. We weren't supposed to leave Edinburgh until 1900/2000h but Graham managed to get away early so we left at 1500h arriving in the Glen at 1830h. We stopped once for a pee and for Ruaridh to have a drink at the canal.
Busy morning packing, then to the studio, walked to see Layla and Bella had a wee play with her before she left for her playgroup.
Went to the studio to get the car then went to do a big shop at Asda, when Graham had finished with his meeting he met me there. Into the car and to Waitrose to finish the shopping. Back to the house packed the car had lunch then off.
House fine, garden looks like a jungle will set to work on Saturday.
Put the food away, Ruaridh in his element chasing ? rabbits or vermin in the field, so busy wouldn't stop to play with his chum Misty.
Had a lovely meal tomatoes, garlic and parsley cooked in olive oil with pasta and salad -yummy.
Managed to get Ruaridh in around 2230h.
Tired to bed. Goodnight.

Early Start

Work today so an early start in the wind and rain. Good day at work went smoothly always good to meet up with colleagues and patients.
After work went along to the retail park had to buy a new teapot as ours broke yesterday! bought one in Homebase also strimming string as tomorrow we head to the Glen and I can guarantee the grass will need strimming abd mowing. Then to M&S for some messages.
Arrived home had a chat to neighbour Angie and her son Matthew, Graham and Ruaridh were home and a curry was on the go! Hung some washing out and ordered some chapatis to go with the curry.
Spoke to mum she is OK, helped her get the photo's of Bella that Layla had sent her in an email.
Layla and Bella had Ruaridh at the allotment this afternoon and were fine.
Delicious veggie and prawn curry with rice and chapatis for dinner.
Did some ironing then blipping and blogging then bed. Goodnight.

Woolshop!

Today I met Bella and we made our way to the woolshop to buy wool for her new sweater! The girl knows her colours and said she wanted a stripped sweater in navy blue and pink. The weather was awful, dreich and raining however we walked to the bus stop Bella enjoying the puddles on route:)Got the bus and had a wee walk to the shop, two ladies serving the first pink they showed us was so glaring one would have had to wear sunglases! Eventually settled on some lovely colours, paid for the wool then phoned for a cab, not long in coming thank goodnes as it was freezing. Soon got home and made ourselves cozy, Ruaridh as per usual delighted to see us!
We played for a wee while then Graham and Joe arrived so I got on making the dinner.
Took Ruaridh a walk in the morning he is not keen to go out in the rain but needs must, met Ecky and Jock, Ruaridh had a great play. home wet through made the roasted veg. for dinner then scrubbed the bathroom floor and vacuumed the stairs.
Had lunch then got ready to go and meet the wee one! did some shopping then off to meet her.
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Layla arrived, dinner ready, roasted veg with pasta, salad and homemade bread lovely, followed by chocolate and coffee for some!!
Played at 'Little School',Bella was the teacher calling out the register, the way she does it made me laugh, couldn't let her see me-I was making the children's food!!
The family left. Watched a documentary on Nixon on BBC 4 good. To bed tired. Goodnight.

Right of way.

Have often wondered about a couple of paths leading from the woods, one says 'No Dogs' the other looks like private property. Today I learned they are both Rights of Way. Met Winifred a dog walker and she informed me that on the way it says 'No Dogs' as long as you keep the dog on a lead no-one will say anything, on the other way as long as you don't fall in the pond that is open!
Up and about breakfast, then a shower and hair wash before taking Ruaridh to the woods, good walk before the rain came down. Spoke to Christine M. hoping Thomas is out of hospital today.
Back home got stuck into sorting some business issues, then clearing lots of old papers and shredding same. Changed the bed, cleaned the lounge, did some washing, had lunch, listened to a good afternoon play 'Pilgrim- Then Fancies Flee Away' quite good. Whilst listening did a pile of ironing!
Made the batter for the veggie Toad in the Hole.
Took Ruaridh to the woods on the way to meet Graham, he had a wee play with Bria, woods very wet.
Met Graham home and had a cuppa. Spoke to mum she is fine been out for her monthly lunch and the choir.
Veggie Toad in the Hole, potatoes, carrots and peas for dinner rather good!
Very tired. Goodnight.

White

That is the colour of the bathroom in Edinburgh from today. Up early with the Wonder Dog then back to bed with a cuppa, don't know if I slept or no, maybe dozed but it was about 1030h/1100h when we got up, it was raining!
Welsh rarebit on toast with a poached egg on top and a big mug of coffee, oh forgot the banana and strawberries I had first, for breakfast.
Wash then out in the rain with Ruaridh to the woods, short walk as it was p-----g down.
Started on the bathroom, first washed all the walls down, then the painting began. Graham did the walls and I did the 'niggly' bits, break for a cuppa and crispbreads then back to work.
Leaving it for another day after six hours. Phoned mum she is OK. spoke with Layla they are all OK.
Well earned G&T and crisps, before dinner of asparagus soup and sardines on toast, with a big cuppa.
Settled down to watch 'The Changeling' great film quite disturbing re the LAPD in the 1920s/1930's.
To bed. Goodnight.

Monsoon

Although a heavy rain shower was forecast when the rain started it was like a monsoon the drops were as big as one penny we were in Waitrose and as we left we got soaked. Continued to Homebase to get the paint for the bathroom and some rollers and brushes again! we must have shares in those companies the amount we buy:) Got some good paint "All White' must start the work tomorrow.
Up quite late taking the excess tiles back, and then some rubbish to the dump! Got the money back on the tiles even though we were over the 28 days.
Made arrangements to meet Layla and Bella at the allotment, took Ruaridh a walk on Leith Links to hot for him. Left Graham taking photo's of the cricketers and went to get water and juice, a nice young guy held Ruaridh whilst I purchased my goodies!
Very hot at the allotment Bella brought her paddling pool which Ruaridh used as a huge drinking bowl, Layla very kindly supplied lunch, we weeded, watered and had a walk round and left before the monsoon started. Back to theirs for ice cream then home via shops.
Fish, rice and tomato sauce for dinner-delicious, before settling down to watch the film Gran Torino an excellent movie! with crisps and chocolate and a glass of wine! Goodnight.

Gardening

Spent time today gardening cleared out a lot of weeds and grass from the back garden and the hostas are looking good. Also strimmed the grass at the front, it is pretty crap but looks better short!
Up with Graham, breakfast then when he left for the studio I had a shower and washed my hair before taking Ruaridh to the park and the woods, very quiet in the woods met no-one the peace was amazing!
Back home spoke to Lena my chum for ages, must arrange when we can go out for lunch. Lovely day sunny and hot, sat in the back garden for lunch with the washing billowing round me.
Spoke to mum she is fine everything OK at warfarin clinic.
Took Ruaridh for a run in the woods he had a play with a red setter called Jura who I thought was his mate Bria!
Made dinner asparagus risotto with salad delicious.
Rather tired catching up on me after working! to bed. Goodnight!

The Shore!

Only worked 'til 1230h today but have enjoyed doing the University exams. Did all the work that was required, then left to get the bus to pick up Ruaridh at the studio. Lovely day warm and sunny had to wait an age for a bus apparently someone had been taken ill and the driver had to deal with that.
Picked up Ruaridh and the car over to Asda did a big shop, bought extras for going up to the Glen next week. Then off to the shore and the beach.
Lots of cars and people there, had a great time on the beach managed a few stones in water rather difficult as the tide was out. Went to the lavie at Cramond then Ruaridh and moi sat and shared an ice cream. The traffic in Edinburgh was horrendous queues everywhere eventually arrived home!
Made dough for bread, then made tomato sauce for dinner, did some washing. Spoke to Layla Bella had a lovely time at playgroup.
Graham home, meeting he was at appeared to go well. Pasta and tomato sauce for dinner with broccoli salad and avocado,tomato and basil salad with bread lovely!
Watched the film 'The Red Baron' I enjoyed it amazing flying.
To bed. Goodnight.

Second Work-a- Day

What a difference! great day at work today! John K back and Chris D in we had a laugh and got on with the work.
Got a phone call from Graham to say he was at Waitrose with Layla and Bella getting food for the dinner. Arranged to meet them outside The Royal Victoria Hospital, good walk over, Layla and Bella looking good had taken Ruaridh and been to the allotment. They dropped us off at home had a cuppa and an oatcake and cheese helped Graham prepare the sauce for his asparagus tartlets!
Did some ironing and vacuumed. Spoke to mum she is fine goes to the warfarin clinic tomorrow.
Dinner was lovely asparagus tartlets and potatoes.
Very tired so to bed. Goodnight

Work-a-Day

Up at the crack of dawn well almost 0700h as I was working today. Raining as I set off for work, good to see colleagues and patients. A very hectic day as one of our colleagues had to call off work but eh what the hell life goes on.
Ate lots of lovely cake supplied by 'Pinkertons' and worked hard.
Home around 1800h after a visit to the dreaded supermarket to pick up some messages for dinner.
Had a cuppa and some cheese and oatcakes, did some ironing then had a lovely dinner of rice and veg with mushroom sauce courtesy of Graham.
Tired to bed. Goodnight.