Saturday 29 April 2006

Flowers and the Boys in the Garden

Saturday has come round quickly ~

Thursday Lyn ~ Tom ~ Cress and myself met up to have lunch at the Red Lion ~ really had a nice time chatting and enjoying each others company ~ must do that more often ~ and as the children were at school it was a nice 'no hurry' meal

Friday now what did I get up to Friday ~ went out in my little KA ~ and driving her didn't feel quite right ~ so pulled into a  Garage that we use just down the road from here~ M took her for a quick spin and came back told me the front brakes need new brake pads so that is booked in for Tuesday morning at 9am.

Was a bit concerned to learn Bird Flu has been found  just 6 miles  from here ~ One of the workers has caught it in the form of conjunctivis ~ they are telling us it is the milder form ~ Mild or not don't like to think of all those thousands of chickens having to be slaughtered ~

Today the Sun is shining ~ and will be going shopping later and for a drive round the coast perhaps have lunch "Fish and Chips "  in one of the many pubs along our coast line ~ may even go for a pub lunch and a pint (Shandy) of course

If Oddy (barry) http://journals.aol.co.uk/oddb0dkins/WaffleandWhinge/  can do it so can I

Nin and Barney had to go in the bath every day this week

 

 

 

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lovely photos of your garden, I love the primulas, so bright and colourful! Dogs do like to roll in stuff, the smellier the better!! Have a lovely drive out today, I hope the sun keeps shinming for you. Jeannette xx

Anonymous said...

Dear Ally

Sounds as if you have had an eventful last few days. Glad you enjoyed your meal with Lyn. Have a good weekend xxx

Anonymous said...

Great pictures of the 'boys' your garden looks good too the primulas are pretty and Ilove the japonica ,we used to have one in a house I lived in years ago  Ahh,so pleased you enjoyed your day out with Lynn and Tom , sounded 'just right ',I'm going shopping too ........Jan xx

Anonymous said...

Lovely pictures Ally

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Anonymous said...

Lovely pics :o) Enjoy the drive and pub lunch  Caff xxx

Anonymous said...

GReat pictures Althea, dogs really enjoying the sunshine hope you enjoy your fish and chips. Love JOAN.

Anonymous said...

love the foxs ally

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally!

I actually saw a dog doing that last week, right on the edge of the highway.  At first I couldn't figure out what it was doing.  Then as I got closer (driving) he picked up the flat as a pancake, stiff dead thing and ran off with it.  Eeeewww!

I remember Shandy....good stuff!

Hugs
Darlene

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally.
I like your pictures of the garden and your dogs. I have now finished the pruning, cutting back feeding and have cut the grass 3 times so far. Win and I have even sat out in it on Friday with a cup of tea each and me with a book. All I have to do from now on is water and cut the grass. Dan
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Anonymous said...

Hi Ally,  I thought of you this morning when I read about Bird Flu in Norfolk.  I`m really pleased it`s only a mild strain, but those poor chickens......   Lovely photos of Nin and Barney enjoying themselves in the garden, I wish I could bath Jake more often but he won`t fit in the kitchen sink....lolol! :o)

Sandra xxxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally,
Sorry to hear you are near where the Bird Flu outbreak is...I do feel for the man who has contracted the Bird Flu too!lets hope he will be ok and it don't get out of hand...take care!


astra

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally,
Sorry to hear you are near where the Bird Flu outbreak is...I do feel for the man who has contracted the Bird Flu too!lets hope he will be ok and it don't get out of hand...take care!


astra

Anonymous said...

I enjoyed the photo's and names of the flowers.    I guess the rolling by Nin and Barney is not as innocent as it looks since they required daily bath's afterwards  lol   .        The bird flu is so prominent on the minds of everyone and I hope that science will keep it at bay.     Hopefully Mad Cow will be a thing of the past.   I have to get my riding lawnmower going soon as I have been concentrating on the trim and soffit of my new addition.    Once that is done I will be able to open it to my cabin.    Mark

Anonymous said...

Shandy? Yeah, right! Lol. There's nothing quite like eating out is there? The food tastes so much better when you don't have to cook it yourself.
scary news about the bird flu. B. x

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you had fun, its good to get out.  Yeeks, I hope that the Bird Flu stays away....Sandi

Anonymous said...

Scary about the fird flu being so close. Hope the man will be okay. Paula

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally

Yeah, scary stuff about the bird flu.    Fish n' Chips you can't beat em!
Luv Jayne x
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Anonymous said...

Hi Ally ,lovely pictures of your garden,I like the hibiscus ,a friend gave me some cowslips like you say you don't see them much .Glad you enjoyed your meal with the family .Have a good weekend.......Jeanx

Anonymous said...

    Hey there, Ally ...  Sounds as though life is good !  Glad you've been getting some nice weather, and are able to get out and enjoy your garden.  I'm just getting started on my yard, and I've got my work cut out for me !  Scary about that bird flu thing.  Cropping up everywhere now.  
  I stopped by Barry's place.  Was a fun read, and looking forward to a return visit ... thanks for sharing the link.  
   You take care, Ally, and enjoy the rest of your weekend.  Hugs, Tina

Anonymous said...

great pics! those are some beautiful flowers. i'm a sucker for flowers.
eli

Anonymous said...

Hi Ally, sorry I'm a bit late! The photo's are lovely, I love the pretty flowers in your garden! Hope you had a nice lunch ~ wherever you decided to go :-) Hope your little KA "gets well soon" lol :-)
lots of love Debbie ~xxx~
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Anonymous said...

Like the photos, sounds like you had a lovely day Thursday, I know what you mean about Oddb0dkins!  Just read an entry of his and wondered why there was no mention of his 'pub lunch' then read yours and laughed when you referred to him! You've noticed too have you!  Don't forget to comment on the meal too, just has he often does. There may be a new career here for the pair of you, reviewing pub meals across the country!!

Anonymous said...

Ally
I enjoyed the pictures very much.  It would be a scare for anyone to hear that Bird Flu has been found nearby.  I hope it is contained and islolated.  Glad to hear you had a nice time at the Red Lion with your friends.  You'll have to fill me in a little more about these "pub lunches" LOL!

Anonymous said...

Bird flu......scary isn't it?  Pub lunch sounds great, haven't had one of those for a long time!

Anonymous said...

you always have  such wonderful pictures posted

Anonymous said...

Your garden looks so friendly and comfortable.  Isn't it great that spring is finally here?
Robert