The magic of art.I can sit in the shade of the cool trees, and then go wandering into the unknown light to forgotten places. I can get lost in that painting..
Well I've had to postpone our walk in Hardwick park today instead spent several hours trying to fix a broken washing machine which I'm afraid was beyond help, so had to shell out for a new one which should be here on Wednesday so will try for the walk tomorrow all being well may help with bg levels you never know.
I am never witout my three eggs every morning. Every other day I have them scrambled in butter. Do them the way I learnt from a chef in the States. Mixed, put in frying pan with large piece of butter and mixed up with wooden skillet.4.9 this morning. Off on our early morning dog walk shortly, then to the farm to pick up milk and eggs. Then on to Gooderstone Water Gardens - Archie the dog will be happy that the cafe is now open.
Fbg 6.2
Temp 35.5
I planned my little trip in the car from yesterday afternoon (when my feminine outdoors toilet aids arrived from Amazon) , and I checked the weather apps for today from both here and my intended destination. The weather app said lovely fine sunny days for both. So I left at 5 am this morning.
It was initially a fine lovely morning, but then torrential rain came down on the Expressway. I never drive in torrential rain. My car was new just before lockdown, so, I have never driven it anywhere except to the local shops. And it and I have never had a long run together, so I was a bit apprehensive anyway.
I decided to continue my trip because the torrential rain is not going to continue...is it?
It never stopped.
My destination was the sandy beach and a paddle in the sea. And to find a tiny church and holy well.
I got to the beach but the torrential rain wouldn't stop. So no paddle, I was soaked anyway. I had bought my iPad and I was going to try a sketch on Procreate of the beach and sea. But no chance in this rain.
I went to look for the tiny church. I was lucky I found it. I wasn't expecting in these coronavirus times to be able to get inside it. But I was in luck. By now, I am a drowned rat.
Here is the church. It is literally on the side of the road embankment.
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The sky kept going from blue, to black torrential rain.
Here is a bit of info on the church. I think it is the smallest in the British Isles.
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Inside the church it seats only 6 people, and the holy well is in front of the altar, but it is covered with a metal sheet.
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Torrential rain all the way home. I didn't dry out in the car. I am in bed now with a warm cat and electric blanket and all I want to do is sleep.
The feminine aids for toileting (whichI needed because no toilets open at the mo) were really a moot point today in all that rain. But they did work...
When I got home I found the car had used a full quarter tank of fuel??? What? It was full when I left this morning. I was too cold and tired to fill it when I got home, but I will fill the tank next time I go out, and then I will know what my little jaunt cost me...
Guess what, clear blue skies outside and sun, not a hint of rain here...
I do like a Range Rover for comfort. When I worked in East Africa we had one but with a Perkins engine and more industrial suspension - a bit like a tractor with a sitting room on top.I worked on transmitters, Dunhelm, so I went up and down some very hairy roads, especially in winter. It all made the job more interesting, especially when using employer's Range Rover and having to charge snowdrifts.
D.
Thank you. Yes it really is a wonderful book to have. My mother put it in the post for me a couple of weeks ago and asked me to try copying some of the illustrations towards the back and then begin looking at the calligraphy.A wonderful birthday card for your mother @dunelm
That is a really beautiful book by Cathy Wu isn’t it.
yes - I agree that scrambled eggs done this way are delicious. I started doing them this way after reading an article by a chef.I am never witout my three eggs every morning. Every other day I have them scrambled in butter. Do them the way I learnt from a chef in the States. Mixed, put in frying pan with large piece of butter and mixed up with wooden skillet.
They taste great, I never get tired of eggs and just 1 carb each.
Best wishes
D.
Something positive on a day when your patience must have been exasperatedGuess what, clear blue skies outside and sun, not a hint of rain here
Wow that's a 'beast' of a bike MCThis is one of two
How frustrating AA hope you got a call back & some advice/confirmation.11-1pm went sarff so I shall wait until they reopen at 4pm
She looks fabulous geefullwe have done some trimming ourselves so she doesn't look too much like a walking mophead
Phew you have patience MC hope you get that call back soon.he doctor did not call back so I have to do the whole thing again today, not like them as usually they are spot on.
Something positive on a day when your patience must have been exasperated
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