Mundane News

[oldwheels]

Went up to visit my wildlife pal who needs a bit of light relief as his wife died recently and his sister not long after so he is up the his ears in paperwork.
We set the world to rights and particularly Calmac’s new booking and ticket system. He does not have a smartphone and says he has no intention of getting one and is not going to carry his iPad around. They sent out an email telling everybody a particular ferry had been cancelled but he was nowhere with wifi so did not get it. Ructions when he arrived at the terminal.
His large garden is filling up and I got a cucumber to take home.

The guy I sold the GTech bike to seems pleased and sent a gift of biscuits via his mother who was in the area. A lot of them seem to have vanished somewhere.

I made reference earlier to Highland Games and this photo is in fact Dalmally agricultural show.
Herself is watching a model aircraft flying around. Note the welly boots compulsory for Dalmally.
We sold a lot of cotton shirts at these events and we tailored the stock to suit the expected customers. Dry socks were much in demand there.

 

[fossyant]

Still raining - BBQ looking unlikely

 

[fossyant]

If this rain doesn't stop, I'll have to open the up and over garage door, and BBQ under that - done that before !! Or I could wind out the awning over the patio.

 

[biggs682]

Still a glorious day here
Do you remember me saying we found a bee in the bathroom well we have just found another 6 !!!

 

[Reynard]

Scorchio again here chez Casa Reynard.

I have resurfaced from keeping tabs on the Le Mans 24 hours - the Radio Le Mans commentary was very enjoyable, as was (for a largely non-aligned fan) the race.

In other news, I won an auction on the 'bay for a Tissot Seastar "lobster" watch. Been after one of these for a while, and this one came complete with its original bracelet. Got it a good bit below what I'd budgeted for, so happy, especially since most tend to get separated from the bracelet. I can live with the nicks on the bezel.

Also got a mozzie bite on the little finger of my left hand. Itchy!!!

 

[Reynard]

I planted a small bay tree some years ago. Never paid much attention to it so far a trimming was concerned anyway. It is now at least 12ft in diameter and the same height.

I've done that elsewhere, which is why mine lives in a large planter. When planted in open ground, they can grow to quite a size.

 

[fossyant]

Sun is out, still raining on and off. Give it an hour ! - I'm only BBQ'ing for me and daughter - son away, and MrsF on way back from Wales but they've all had a big lunch.

 

[Mike_P]

I've done that elsewhere, which is why mine lives in a large planter. When planted in open ground, they can grow to quite a size.

The note with a conifer I bought said to protect from the wind so with the rear garden getting battered by winds of nearly any direction I thought it would not grow much

 

[fossyant]

Righty, rain has gone, and it's roastng out. Another 20 mins and I'll light up my little old cast iron 'kettle' BBQ.

 

[Illaveago]

Oh dear!
If she was hoping to keep her age a secret it's out of the bag now !

 

[PeteXXX]

Little bit of thunder going on here in Hamtun..
I had to put a waterproof jacket on to water the plants as it's raining, too ☔ 🧥 💦

 

[Reynard]

Still scorchio here. Sat back with a nice and a speculoos biskit.

 

[Reynard]

Right, time to feed the cats, and then it will be time to feed me.

 

[Grant Fondo]

That tandoori thread got my appetite going.
Just had stuffed lamb breast with bulgar wheat salad, ably supported by the elder Fondo minor who is turning in to a bit of a chef. Luvly

 

[simongt]

Around 33 degrees today, but planted six new lavenders to replace the very woody ones I'd put in 25 years ago - ! Well pleased as was able to get three different colours; purple, pink and white, all for under £13.