Mundane News

[Reynard]

A hot and sunny day here chez Casa Reynard.

Slept OK, though it took me a while to drop off. Feeling a bit meh today due to lady issues returning after two months AWOL. Better now than over the weekend, as I'm stewarding at the joint Kensington / BOBcats show. And I'm driving a friend and her cats to the show as well, as the air con in her car has gone *fzzzzzt*

Had a busy morning. Gave Colin a bath, as he was covered in dust and bird poo. A bit of a palaver, as it was wash a bit, then rinse right away with a watering can, as the soap was drying ridiculously quickly. Still, I think I did a nice job.

Lovely luncheon of a tiger roll filed with cheese and salami, plus some fruit (watermelon, flat peach) and a

After, I spent a little time on the Reynard 893 drawing before heading out into the garden to cut some grass. Did quite a bit, and the bit around the house along with the immediate garden look so much neater. Will continue on next week.

Green bin has been put out for collection. No black bag, still not enough in it.

Tonight's entertainment will be a webchat with Gordon "Flash" Shedden.

 

[Reynard]

Time to feed the cat, and then it will be time to feed me.

 

[postman]

A lunchtime stroll a latte and a Greggs Belgian bun ,lots of icing not much taste i have had better.

 

[biggs682]

A weeding session completed on the front garden border .
Green recycling and brown garden waste bins are kerbside.
Time to relax and watch a bit of Dauphine

 

[Mike_P]

Potentially another supermarket IT issue, only around 1 in 6 self scanners were recognising customers Nectar cards in Sainsbury's this evening. Eventually worked so cheap mik and cheese acquired, oh and two iced buns

 

[Reynard]

A bitsas supper here this evening - the last of the tuna & sweetcorn pasta salad, the last of the bean salad, what was left of last night's risotto and the last two salad tomatoes.

 

[Jenkins]

The evening hot chocolate has just been made.

 

[Gravity Aided]

wutz a newspaper?

https://www.bostonherald.com/

 

[Gravity Aided]

Because I don't really like Da Globe.

 

[Gwylan]

Went cycling. First time for a while.

Circuit of Islandmagee.

Then rejoin the touroids on our adventure. Looking for cycling opportunities.

 

[tyred]

I visited Davaar Island this morning, but gave up on the going to see the famous cave painting as the path was across boulders and it was playing havoc with my ankle. I did go to the lighthouse.

I then had a leisurely ride to Carradale where I will be for the next two nights. I spent a lot of time making minor detours and spent quite a bit of time at Saddell.

I think I have the smallest hotel room ever (I'm not complaining as it was very cheap and includes breakfast). There's barely room to set my panniers on the floor and if I sit on the toilet seat in the ensuite, I can't close the door as it hits my knees.

I got roped into taking part in a pub quiz in the bar downstairs to make up a team. We didn't finish last at least! Two rounds on film related stuff. I don't generally watch films, and as it turned out, none of my team mates did either.

Running total is 139 miles. Today was short in terms of distance but included an awful lot of climbing.

When I did NCN78 in 2019, I rode from Campbeltown to Lochgilphead in one day! I think I'd really struggle to do that now. 😔

 

[DCLane]

An enjoyable evening was spent at Chatsworth House with an outdoor production of Twelfth Night. The lady in front of us was sat doing some lovely sketches of the performance.

 

[tyred]

I spotted this today. One of those " you had one job to to" situations!

In reality, the pole was probably used elsewhere first.

 

[tyred]

What a strange thing to put on a grave

 

[classic33]

What a strange thing to put on a grave

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A sign of passing from this life to the next.

I've seen similar on gravestones of people who died from infectious diseases, as a warning.