Monday 9 August 2021

Monday

 Good morning!  Once again you have proved what a lovely lot you are.  Thank you, thank you for your kind and understanding comments.

Yesterday's sunshine didn't last, sadly, although it didn't rain all day and I think it feels a bit warmer, which is nice.  It's raining steadily again at the moment so not an auspicious start to the new week and I feel for the children on holiday from school (and their parents/carers).
At least I don't need to worry about the allotment!
Every now and again, I go out and give all the tomatoes a good shake to get off some of the dampness, something Dad taught me years ago.  Does it help?  No idea, but it makes me feel I am doing something to combat blight anyway!

It was a much happier day, thank you.  I pottered around in the morning, doing bits and bobs and generally just keeping busy and then drove over to Beth's mid afternoon.  We had a lovely time - well, I did and I think Beth did too.  

Neither of us are make-up girls but, as Beth is being a chief bridesmaid (not exactly a bridesmaid but you know what I mean) for her best friend next month, she decided she needed to do something so she went to Boots and one of the ladies there gave her a make up 'lesson' and sold her the appropriate products.  We had a good look at them and Beth had a go on me which was great fun and - well, I was very surprised at the difference it made.  All very girly and Alex retired to his room in disgust, poor chap!!

Beth has a few days off at some point soon and we have decided to go back so they can do something similar for me and then we can go over the road to a nice pub and have lunch together.  Or lunch first and then Boots, depending on when Beth can get going.
A real old fashioned mother and daughter day and I am so looking forward to it.

Today, this afternoon, I am off to Dad's, partly to do some more clearing and also because the boiler is being serviced, things checked over and certificates of whatever written for when the house goes on the market.
So, this morning, I am sorting stuff out, packing, getting food together, emptying the ironing basket, washing my hair and generally getting everything on order before I leave.
It should keep me out of trouble anyway!
I don't have to worry about tuition because it's off for a couple of weeks.  The family is not going away but they are having a holiday at home.  What a shame about the weather but it is supposed to be getting better - at some point!

Well, it's still pouring and even darker looking than when I started.  Most unpleasant and I must remember to pack my umbrella into the car.  I bet the ducks are happy!

As R L Stevenson said:
The rain is raining all around,
It falls on field and tree,
It rains on the umbrellas here,
And on the ships at sea.

And here's another little ditty!

Rain rain everywhere,
It soddens grass and rocks,
seeps water in your underpants,
and mould into your socks. 

Rain rain lashes down,
a torrent from the sky,
come on sunshine, show yourself,
or I will surely cry.

Stay dry, warm and safe and have a great day, whatever the weather.  xx


14 comments:

  1. Sounds like you are having such a lovely time with Beth. That's so nice to read about. Hope today goes well with the boiler and paperwork.
    Thank you for sharing the poems. Looks like rain might get here this afternoon so I shall scoot about in the garden this morning before it arrives.
    Stay safe x

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    1. Thanks - it should all be fine and I'm not expecting ant problems. Fingers crossed.

      xx

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  2. I hope all goes well at your Dad's home, sorting out what need to be sorted.

    It sounds like you had a fun girly session with Beth yesterday and you obviously enjoyed it enough to plan a repeat session for yourself. Poor Alex indeed!

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    1. There's plenty of stuff there to keep me occupied, that's for sure. :-)
      xx

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  3. It is hosing down here too so definitely an indoor day. Stay dry

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    1. It's lovely now, sunny and bright. It's just very changeable weather.
      xx

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  4. After a sunny morning, it's now peeing down again here. Sigh. As you say, very changeable. Impossible to get stuck into any outdoor stuff, or put washing on the line. Still, it gives us something to talk about! Lol. Hope the time at your Dad's goes well. Sounds like you had a lovely fun time with Beth - and another to come soon! I did have my makeup done in Boots once, many moons ago, for some function or other.....it was quite nice I suppose, but really I couldn't wait for the event to finish so I could get home and get it all off my face! I'm so not a makeup person. xx

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    1. Diane made a good point on her blog when she said that some parts of the world would sell everything they possess for a good downpour. I felt ashamed of my grumbles when I read that because I'd rather be wet than burn, any day!
      I was surprised the difference just a little make up made. It sort of brought everything into focus more. Will I be converted at my age?
      xx

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  5. Glad you had a better day. I laughed when I read about the make up session and what a difference it made. Realized the difference myself, when, after year of almost no makeup (only ever use a swat of blush and some lip gloss--and that only if I'm not wearing a mask), I made a small effort and actually put on mascara one day when going to my DD's house. She immediately noticed the difference. Hope you and Beth have a fun day when you try your Boots makeover. :)

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    1. Thanks, Mary. As I said to Sooze, it just made my features a bit more clear, a bit more focused. Interesting.
      xx

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  6. Love the poems! If I were still teaching I would share them with my students. I love poetry. I'll have to share them with my tutoring student. What fun to try on makeup with Beth! I enjoy wearing makeup but keep it pretty simple. Haven't worn as much in the last year because with masks on it's hard to see. But, even around the house I enjoy wearing foundation to cover up my cheek redness. Hope the rain stopped for your trip to your parents' house. Safe travels!

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    1. They are fun, those poems, aren't they? They make me smile.
      xx

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  7. So happy that your day is better and you will get to visit with Beth again soon.

    God bless.

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