Sitting in the Sunshine

Monday, 22nd September

What a glorious morning.Sunny and peaceful and it continued all day! Up early to make the most of it and prepared some food for the birds.Still wearing my dressing gown took my cup of tea and sat in our seat beside the hut.First visitor was a robin alighting on the apple tree,followed by two blackbirds,then some sparrows pecking on the ground.I could have sat there all morning!
However, things to do, people to see,washing to do and hang out in the sunshine!I love the fresh smell of the clothes when they’ve been dried outdoors,though I also love my tumbler drier when it’s raining! Jim the gardener arrived to cut the grass, so had to hang the clothes out later.Lovely smell of newly cut grass now.I’m getting fair poetic here, better move on.
Wrote some letters, then started printing some of John’s cards to sell at the Church for Christmas.I remember he was so proud when I first did that and they’ve always proved very popular, many people buying them to put the paintings in wee frames. Spoiled one or two at first,but soon got the hang of it.
Arthur phoned on lunch break for a wee chat, then Margo phoned later.I realised I’d forgotten to give Keir his birthday when they were down, but she said she’ll be coming before that anyway.
Later walked along the back road to Dick and Joyce's and Nettie's.Coming back later heard some young voices and stopped to watch Preston Lodge doing rugby training over the home.They seemed to be really enjoying it, though I was reading in the paper that there were concerns about the injuries that can be caused by playing rugby.I suppose there are risks in any sport.
Jean phoned when I came back, then Ray’s sister, Helen about the Quiz. Maybe it's because I'm a bit tired, but I’m getting a bit fed up with it now and really think we should just stick with the answers we have. After all we’re not really fussy about winning anyway. What would we do with ten thousand pounds worth of books at our age? Anyway, I said I would double check two of them tomorrow.Neither Rae or Helen have computers, so what we do first is try to find the answers through our general knowledge, then look through the relevant books we have, or can get from the library, then a week before it’s to be sent away,I look on the internet.Next year I think I’ll cheat a bit and just go on the internet right away! I’d better stop grumbling!
Anyway dumbed down a bit watching Corrie while getting on with my knitting then prepared for bed.

Anniversary

Thursday 6th March.

It would have been our 54th Wedding Anniversary today. So many happy years together, which I’m trying to dwell on, instead of thinking of the lonely years ahead without John. What am I talking about, I’m anything but lonely, but I just miss him so much.

Well, what’s been happening. Helen was at London last week visiting Rory and Ian and had a good time. She also visited Ian’s mother, who lives in a pretty village like the ones in “Midsomer Murders”. Brought me back something from the Tate - a model wooden hand which the bairns have been enjoying trying to draw, as they can move the fingers around. Forgot to mention Stephen came last Friday and made my meal. Salmon with parsley sauce with new baby potatoes and vegetables. I really enjoy his visits..He cleared up, washed the dishes and everything, just like his grandpa used to do, bless him.

Monday, Chris came to take me to hers for lunch and on the way, went to Shona’s wee shop at Port Seton and bought another photo album and a baby card. She has some lovely stuff. Then went to Lavender’s Blue at Longniddry, which is very expensive, but interesting. Some unusual antiques.

Tuesday, Helen took me to ENT to collect my new hearing aid. What a difference with a digital one! Everything is so clear and there’s even a button to shut out background noise!It’s much neater too and it’s grey -to match my hair!. Good Old NHS!.

Went to look for trainers on way home, but couldn’t find any that fitted properly. Bought some food in Marks (quite extravagant, but very tasty). Must try to lose weight as my back and legs are very sore, but have to keep moving.

Wednesday, Margaret came in morning,then Rita in afternoon. She was saying Alex is missing their wee dog terribly, as he was so used to taking him for walks.

I have a bit of a cold today,which is unusual for me. Was going a wee walk along to Dick’s but thought I’d better stay in. My friend Isabel is coming this afternoon, so I’m looking forward to that as we have a lot of common interests.

What a nice surprise! Isabel brought me lovely blue irises and golden carnations as a thank you for finding some vintage music for her.