Sunday, 22 June 2025

22-06-25

Hi.  Welcome to Sunday, last day of the week and tomorrow begins the last week of June - how is that possible.
Yesterday was hot but, for me, not terribly oppressive until later afternoon when it turned a bit gloomy and the humidity descended.  You could almost touch it; my skin turned all prickly and it really was uncomfortable.  We had a few drops of rain, so few you could almost count them, the worst of the humidity lifted and the sun came out again.  I guess somewhere close by got a downpour.  Not us though!

Today's garden photos.


Both cucumber plants have flowers but they look like males.  I looked them up - Cucumber Telegraph is the type - and gather that if the insects are not around, it might be a good idea to pollinate them by hand but we will see.   The original ones I bought would have produced all female flowers but not these - oh well, as I said, we will see. 

Just a few blueberries and I plan to have them this evening to go with maple and bacon pancakes (how American!)

I've been busy this morning.  Beth and her 'new' girlfriend, Ree, and Alex are over for Sunday lunch.  I have known Ree online longer than Beth as we were both on FirstClass, the OUSA conferencing site.  However, this is in the nature of a 'meet the girlfriend/mother' type thing so I'm a bit nervous.  I expect Ree is too.
Anyway, I've prepped all the veg and it's roast chicken so no worries and easy once the prepping ia done.  I just want to tidy up a bit and sweep the carpet and that's it.  

Right, well, I'd better go.  I want to feed the tomatoes as they are now producing babies galore, and that's going to take time.
Have a lovely Sunday, everyone.  See you tomorrow.  xx

16 comments:

  1. It really is a small world, isn't it. So nice for Beth to have a new friend and you'll be fine and have lots to talk about with Ree already. I don't remember a Ree from First Class but maybe you were in a different groups. I think you and I met at Virtual Slimming originally??
    Enjoy your blueberry pan cakes, I remember those in New York state somewhere, they were massive and I could only manage half a stack, and that was a struggle. xx

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    1. You will remember her, I am sure. She was on the OUSA committee at one point - Rita Williams.
      Oh, dear old Virtual Slimming - that was a lovely group, wasn't it. I am still very much in touch with dear Sonja.
      xx

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  2. First class - that’s a blast from the past. We met on OUSA food and drink and OUSA SEN kids, Joy - first when I was a student and also when I went on to teach for the OU. In fact I think we co-moderated!

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    1. I am absolutely sure I will know you but you have come up as anonymous. I loved those two groups - such pleasant people.
      Who are you, please? xx

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    2. So sorry, Joy - I’m Nicky Webb. I’ve lived for the past 20 years in North Norfolk and I seem to recall that you visited my butcher (Rutlands in Melton Constable) while holidaying in the area. Nx

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    3. Of course and yes, I did. A blast from the past. :-) xx

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  3. Enjoy your day with the family and it’s lovely that you already know Ree. Catriona

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    1. It has been good, thank you. I've had a lovely time. xx

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  4. Lovely photos. Have a lovely visit with the family

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  5. That sounds like a delicous way to make use of those blueberries. I'm hoping my own blueberry bush might produce some fruit next season.
    I hope you all enjoyed your lunch together. Xx

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    1. I'm sure it will. Mine has been loads better since I got the water butt. They definitely prefer rain water. xx

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  6. You have a lovely visit with Beth and Rae. No baby tomatoes here yet, but lots of flowers, and the potatoes are growing great guns.

    God bless.

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    1. Home grown potatoes are just so much better than shop bought - there's no comparison.
      Lots of flowers is great! Pre tomato tomatoes!! xx

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  7. I'm glad Beth has a new friend and I'm sure you will all get on really well when you meet up.
    Your blueberries are looking wonderful. I hope you enjoyed them for tea.

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    1. We did, thanks. It was a lovely time. xx

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