Good morning everyone.

Its dry here at the moment but heavy rain is expected 

I'm off to Crafternoon - Kumihimo Braiding so looks like I'll get wet.

I'll do some washing and change the bed before I go

The museum visit went well Hazel and I'll be going back for another look round.  It's the one by the Folly.  The Keep is the other museum which is also fascinating too.

I suppose it depends how long the gardener took to do your garden Hazel but I've always found her very reasonable.
 

Good Morning everyone.

Its dry but cloudy here.

Just got a message from Paul that we are out somewhere with a picnic - so better get to it!

Kumihimo was good yesterday and I made a sweet bracelet which I promptly left on the table there so will collect it Wednesday.

Its a bit like French Knitting (with a cotton reel) but more sophisticated Starry

Good morning everyone.

Its wet here - more damp I suppose.

It was a toss up between a chill out day or gardening - so that's decided at least.

Good morning everyone.

Its dry here but very cloudy.

I'm off to bowls this afternoon.

It's been an odd day weather wise. Damp but very humid and muggy. I suppose that's the heatwave on the way.  I ordered the new lawnmower this morning and it'll be here either tomorrow or the next day at the latest. It's only got to come from Exeter, and DPD have collected it already. Amazing service from Stiga Ltd the manufacturer. It comes with a 5 year guarantee which is brilliant.  It's a Stiga Collector 140e cordless mower which uses 2 x 20v batteries simultaneously and can cut up to 60 mins on one charge or 530sqm. It's supposed to have the same power as a petrol mower. So we will wait and see. It's for when there's been a long period of rain and the grass gets too long for the little robot and the first cut after winter, so it won't be used that often, but it is needed as the other cordless mower I have, also a Stiga, is a smaller model and not man enough for the big back lawn. 

Dora's back to normal thank goodness. Her anti itch shampoo and her anti itch oils for her food arrived today, the poor thing has pollen and grass seed allergies so has scratched herself raw in some places. I'm hoping the shampoo and oil will help her.

I had lunch yesterday at a different garden centre with the gang, it was lovely. It's so nice to get out and have a natter and a laugh. I'm enjoying being sociable again.