Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Contrasts






I did a big Sunday dinner and had lots of the family over and we saw the sun again. The garden looks in good shape there are plenty of flowers to brighten things up, a lovely stting for the various swings and hammocks which the children enjoyed. Bridie and Joseph stayed for the three nights with their kitchen being redone and the work meaning it was easier to move out for the time being. Luckily they were house-sitting all Easter and were just down the road, so nice to do some dog walks and meet ups, especially amongst the bluebells.

In contrast, the evening dog walk saw me soaked again with a huge black cloud passing over in the midst of sunshine.Nice rainbow though. 

Similarly yesterday when at the W allotment, I was planting some peas when there was a crack of thunder and another downpour. At least I could retreat to the shed. Poor Maria got very wet leaving school as I waited for her in the car park. Another sudden and fierce downpour. 

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