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I pulled back my bedroom curtains to a view of low cloud, thick mist and yes, rain! Once again there was no point rushing to go out with George and Betty so I enjoyed a leisurely breakfast of porridge oats and fruit. We did go around 10am but when we reached the road a car pulled up and it was Janet that I’ve walked with a…

It’s still raining! We’ve been told it might be caused by El Niño that I think occurred in the Pacific end of last year but whatever is going on, the oceans are definitely warming which means more moisture in the air over our little islands. Betty is still not well but believe me, you will not want the details! I didn’t…

Oops, midnight again! Our awful weather continues but today I found myself trapped in my home by builders and scaffolders working on the property closest to my garage and the communal parking area so couldn’t go far anyway. No warning of their arrival but luckily I drove to the supermarket early to stock up on fresh…

Yesterday was busy and this morning I’m taking my car to the garage for its annual health check. I’ll pick up Sheila on the way so we can walk George and Betty while the test takes place. It’s grey, windy and cool, in other words, much of the same weather but there is an area on the edge of the village that might be…

Midnight so I’m off to bed but wanted to say hello, I will post properly tomorrow. Enjoyed a lovely long walk and afternoon of gardening because whoopee, no rain! I did smile at Barbie’s 3 posts because it reminded me of when I was a child in London there was a saying about our red double decker buses; you wait a long time…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY Enjoy your day with your family Jackie 🤩🥳

Hello everyone. I’m not sure why there is a gap in my postings and can’t go back over everything so will Just tell you it is still cold with one of those horrible winds that cut to the bone. It means when I am home I’m not inclined to be outside much. On Thursday Josh got caught up in traffic on his way to his first…

Up early this morning and I only eat a banana for my breakfast so we could get on to the moors before too many visitors arrived. It is still muddy in places and tractors taking feed up for the livestock have created deep furrows in places so I didn’t walk too fast. George behaved himself, unlike yesterday when he put on…

Happy Tuesday. Finally, a sunny day so I walked the dogs early and headed for the high moors because in the end yesterday we didn’t go out at all. The torrential rain became a monsoon and everywhere was flooding. Most drained away overnight but the ground is still waterlogged. This afternoon I had a hair appointment, then…

Monday morning and it’s windy and pouring with rain! Barney was booked to tidy a couple of trees and did arrive at 9am but we both agreed it’s not tree climbing weather, plus he is still recovering from the virus he caught so instead I made coffee and we sat and chatted for an hour. He’s such a nice young man and easy to…

Happy Saturday. A leisurely start to my morning didn’t do me any favours because it turned out I missed the early sunshine so just as I set off across the moors huge dark clouds arrived. Luckily I had the dogs’ coats in my car so dressed them, as much to keep the hail from hurting Betty who doesn’t have a thick layer like…

It’s Friday and just to keep me on my toes I’m now dealing with hefty hail storms, wet snow and a cold wind. I waited to walk with George and Betty until there was a break and we managed to get to the next door village and back before another hail storm arrived. I don’t seem to be getting much else done because I’m…

A grey and chilly day but I’ve walked across the moor with George and Betty while doing my best to avoid areas of thick, sticky mud, then drove to visit Christine and Richard who live just a quarter of a mile away from the cap park. Their black Labrador Bonnie was at the door to greet me before climbing up the front of my…

My bedroom curtains were pulled back this morning to show me a gloomy scene of thick fog so I gave myself extra time to drive to the optician because it isn’t the best road, winding through a tree lined valley. First, I walked George and Betty locally and just had time to dry them before leaving. The optician who saw me…

I’m in! It was a struggle to join the Sneakers today until I found the right email address registered when using my iPad. It’s been another cold day so I’m jealous of Sandy’s temperatures! At least it was dry and the sunrise was spectacular so I did more laundry before taking George and Betty on to the moors. As we started…

Here I am Lin and loving the hearts teapot. I’m guessing 1980’s because I owned a knitted jumper back then with a similar design! A busy day in spite of Barney again postponing his visit to trim trees, which was a shame because we finally had sunshine. It was very cold in a strong wind so I didn’t drive to the moors with…

Only 9% battery so I will say hello and return tomorrow after an overnight recharge. That made me laugh Sandy…. A sleepwalking pooch! 🤭 Jackie

Not such a happy Saturday for me because my England rugby team was soundly beaten by Scotland this afternoon! I was up early because I wanted to wash my hair before walking and Sheila said she would phone around 8am if she decided to join me. In the end she didn’t but that did mean we could walk higher and for a longer…

Hello sneakers. A quiet day for me which was enjoyable. Early grocery shopping followed by a walk on the moors with the pooches when we just missed getting caught in a hailstorm. I could see the clouds hurtling towards us s rushed back to my car. Mundane jobs, mucking out the hen house and sorting through logs to bring…

Happy Thursday. Torrential rain hitting my roof woke me around 6am and I couldn’t get back to sleep so got up, followed by Brady wanting his breakfast. Barney messaged to let me know he won’t be visiting to prune a couple of trees because he has caught a nasty cough that’s doing the rounds so at that point I went back to…

More torrential, soaking rain when I walked the pooches this morning so a complete change of clothes before going out with Sheila for the morning to shop for boots for her and bedding and towels for me. Sheila found a beautiful pair of tan leather high boots and black ankle boots as well as trainers for a great discounted…

It’s been a mild day and even the sun came out for a while. After walking with George and Betty I drove to pick up Linda and we went to a garden centre that has the car wash and valet set up. We had coffee and cake then looked around the plants on display. Spring flowers were blooming and attracting bumble bees so we felt…

Another late night! We walked in the rain as usual and the ground was so muddy I put George in the shower when we got home. Betty with her short coat doesn’t get mud sticking to her so a wipe with a towel soon works but poor George gets in a terrible mess. He is very patient as I struggle to bend into the shower cubicle…

Another foggy, rainy day and not much else going on! The usual short walk to the next village, an email exchange with Linda when we decided we will attend a council meeting on the evening of the 21st, a catch up phone call with Sheila and chicken casserole prepared and cooked in my slow cooker. As I chatted to Sheila I…

Having decided to do one job at a time outside and enjoy rather than feel pressured, I spent over an hour pruning a climbing rose that had got out of control. A couple more stragglers to cut off then I’m sure it will be feeling better! I also bleached the loo/planter and broke up the cistern with my inherited hammer I…

How frustrating. My post from last night has disappeared! 😡 it wasn’t long but did ask Lin to keep her snow and told Sandy how driving through torrential rain yesterday morning was as good as any car wash! Even posted a photo of George and Betty trotting through thick mist. I have jobs to carry out in my garden now as it…

Still grey and drizzly so we had another short walk and I’m now getting organised for housework. Also have to arrange my annual eye test and order pet prescriptions for worm and flee treatment. Soup and crackers for lunch because I’m doing my best to avoid comfort food. Happy Wednesday. I hope you are all under blue skies…

That teapot made me smile Lin. 😁 Rain and low clouds returned so I didn’t rush to walk with George and Betty and then it was just to the next village and back. A lazy day and I didn’t even bother to make pancakes for Shrove Tuesday but did sort through paperwork. It must be the mid February blues! That’s enough of doing…

Finally, a beautiful sunny day with only a hint of cool breeze. I even managed a load of laundry to wash all the muddy towels and hang out to dry! Our morning walk was on the moors but I stayed lower down where there isn’t too much mud because few cattle and ponies graze that area. Both dogs were so happy, I’m sure it was…

Rain clouds continue to follow me wherever I go. Yesterday was particularly bad and although I held off until midday when the sky cleared, we had barely been out 10 minutes when storm clouds appeared and we got soaked, more than I think so far this Winter, and last summer! Our 6 Nations rugby tournament is taking place…