On Monday we had a few errands to run in the next village so I took the opportunity to drop another batch of cards into the Hospice shop. The first batch of 15 Christmas cards was donated, as well as another 10 birthday ones. This brings the total up to 272 since March this year. A peek at the Christmas contribution below:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Preparations for the 'C' Word ....
Monday, September 15, 2025
What a Lovely Day! Successful? or Not?
We had a lovely day on Saturday at the village fair. Apart from one heavy downpour in the early afternoon, the weather was kind to us, even the sun came out to take a peep.
There were loads of entries in the apples section. Everyone had done really well with their crops so Gray didn't get placed.
I was amazed and delighted to get second place for my photograph of 'Trees' as there were a couple of dozen entries.....
Friday, September 12, 2025
I've Heard It All Now....Decision Made
At the weekend I parked my car outside our front door as I needed to go off somewhere on an errand quite early in the day and I didn't want to have to move Graham's car off the tandem driveway to get out. As I've said before, his car is automatic and totally outside my comfort zone 😕 Anyway, I LOVE my own little Fox and don't use it enough. Anyway, I parked it there for convenience and drove it several times on the Saturday. On the Sunday, the next door neighbour; a single guy in this mid/late 40's collared Gray outside and said that he was not happy with me parking on the road. My car makes the street look untidy apparently 😂
He also said that he had spoken to 'all the other neighbours in our row' who had agreed not to park their own cars on the road. I quickly texted my friend two doors down to ask if that was true and she laughed and said it was a load of rubbish. He'd spoken to his other next door neighbour on the other side who had reminded him that it was none of his business and to 'go away'.
I know I'm not in anyone's way when I do this and neighbours on the opposite side of the street (at right angles to us) are totally ok with it. I checked first. They told me to ignore 'Moaning Myrtle'. In the past I've had other people's visitors park right outside my door and then wake me up in the early hours when they retrieve their car. Indeed some of them have been visiting Myrtle himself. As you know, I was thinking of giving up my car at the end of this year. Well...A Decision Has Been Made !
I AM KEEPING FOXY LADY FOR ANOTHER YEAR !
Reasons why :
- I spoke to our friendly local mechanic who can see no reason for any looming expenditure on it,
- The Road Fund Licence has increased by just £5 this year,
- Insurance isn't due until March 2026 and is less than £300 per year
- £20 per month spent on petrol lasts me 2 months
- The buses are a 10 minute walk away down a steep hill (uphill on the way back of course)
- My hips and knees give me gyp sometimes meaning walking can be uncomfortable and standing waiting for a bus in the cold is not a good prospect for the winter
- I keep the car clean and tidy
- And...
- ....I refuse to be swayed by a singleton who owns 2 cars; one of which is the same age as mine but which happens to have a private number plate to disguise it's age!
.... yes, you guessed it....Myrtle had parked his black vehicle on the road and tootled off for the day in car number 2 🤣
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Books and Belly Ache.....
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
A Storm, August Food Spend , & Reading Matters
At last we have had the rain we craved. The weekend was wet and windy, and gave the garden a thorough soaking, although the wind had taken it's toll on a beautiful Copper Beech tree in the park. One rather large branch had completely snapped. Such a shame.....
Talk about hidden in plain sight 😏😂
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Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post. I'm sorry I haven't got around to replying but I've been so busy, what with the allotment, picking, preparing and freezing apples by the tonne. It's great to know that you are all reaping at least some benefits of home grown fruit and veg. Keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks so much for popping in. Do stay safe and well wherever you happen to be,
Angie 💗
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