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.....
We did get a rather lovely rainbow yesterday afternoon, after yet another sharp shower. As you can see, our grass has yet to recover from the drought....
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Our August food spend came in at just under budget. We allow £235 per month (£55 per week) for all food, toiletries, cleaning products etc
The actual spend came in at £229.52
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This month, August, we haven't had a treat day out because yesterday, September 1st, was our Granddaughter's 21st birthday and we had been invited to join them for a meal out last night. It was lovely to get together; 4 adults and 5 young people, and we enjoyed it. We paid for our own main courses because we knew it would be a big expense for our Daughter and Son-in-Law. The meal was served around 8pm which is a bit late for us and, although I had no alcohol, unfortunately I've paid the price with my IBS today 😕 and I feel a bit delicate 😕
Our September treat is yet to be decided.....
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I was lucky enough to pick the latest Rob Rinder book off the Best Seller shelf in the library yesterday morning. It's already a good read for me.....
This was the book I actually went to pick up. I ordered it after seeing it on Sue Hall's blog. Hopefully, no more soggy pastry bottoms!!
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Conversation of the week:
Me: Gray, what are you looking for in that cupboard?
Gray: (head and shoulders jammed in the bottom cupboard) I was just wondering whether we had any more squash, or do I have to wait until the delivery on Thursday?
Erm, what????
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 💗
I've loved both Rob Rinders books, not read this one yet, its on my list. The rain has been very welcome here as well.
ReplyDeleteI read the first, but missed out on the second book so I'll have to catch up with it if I can get it from the library.
DeleteThe rain has been very welcome, even the very loud rain last night. No more watering the garden for me thank goodness. Aww, that poor tree, I hate seeing trees like that, they are so special. Eight o'clock would be too late for me to eat these days, even on holiday we booked our table for the 6.30pm slot every night of the week.
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with men not being able to see things that are directly in front of them!! I hope your soggy bottoms are a thing of the past. ;-)
Good riddance to soggy bottoms!
DeleteRob Rinder's book are the only ones of the TV celeb books that I've thought to be really good - he knows what he's writing about for sure.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, he even makes the legal 'speak' understandable. A good plot so far....
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