Tuesday, 05-09-23

Good morning, everyone!  Happy Tuesday!

After changing the duvet to my winter weight one, summer has returned - of course.  It was quite a warm night but I slept comfortably on top until early morning when I snuggled under again and was perfectly comfortable.

Yesterday was gorgeous with wall to wall sunshine so I gave the tomatoes an extra drink which I hope they appreciated.  I also have three cucumbers in the offing; one might be ready tomorrow.  Lovely.

I had a lovely time at Diane's.  We sat in the garden and laughed and chatted our way through a big mug of coffee each while the painter got on with the hall.  Her home is lovely.  It used to be the old schoolhouse so it is pretty old and beautifully maintained, as is the garden.  Just the sort of thing I would look for, should I want to move (and won the lottery).  It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to sit out and relax.

Once home, I hung out the washing I had started earlier and then I bought a ticket!
If you remember, I booked two coach trips for this month.  One was to the World of Harry Potter which, very sadly, isn't happening as there wasn't enough interest and the other was to Windsor in a couple of weeks.  I've never been there before so am really looking forward to it, so yesterday, I went online and have booked a visit to Windsor Castle plus a guide book.  I'd like to have also booked a tour of the Great Kitchen but the only time available was too late to get back to the coach.
However, included in the standard ticket is a visit to Queen Mary's Dolls House and I am REALLY looking forward to that.
I will have some time left after the Castle visit and some lunch - what else is there in that part of Windsor to see/do - anyone got any ideas, please.  I'd like to make the most of my visit and I'm not sure there will be time for a river cruise - I don't want to feel rushed.  I gather there are bus rides around - are they good, do you know?

And if I really like it I can always come back again.

Thank you all for your kind comments about the current hexagonal throw I'm concocting.  I think I might be close to finishing it now, I just need to make some half hexagons and pointy bits to infill the edges to get them straight.  I have found some YouTube tutorials and will probably start on them today.  For sure, it will be ready before the colder weather starts. 

Today, I already have some washing in the machine which will be finished before I go out so I can get it all up on the line.
The biggie today is a drive over to north of Braintree to meet up and have lunch with Suze.  I'm really looking forward to this and to seeing her latest applique project.  We're meeting in a centre in a village that has antique shops, etc, as well as somewhere to eat, so it's going to be interesting as well as enjoyable.  Very exciting.

Once home again, there will be dry washing to bring in and iron ut I might wait until it cools off.  Apart from that, I have no other plans than to make dinner and chill in the garden over my hexagons!  😎

Hoping things went well for children/grandchildren starting back at school yesterday and that you also had a lovely time enjoying the current sunshine.  Stay well and have a great day!  xx