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SlimLizzy said:
Belated Happy birthday to your mother and did you have good luck finding air conditioned lunch venue.
Italian all you can eat (without wasting any) buffet in St Hilaire du Harcuët is air conditioned... no idea if that's near your parents.
Driest July. I can believe it. Many of my vegetables are over before they begin, if you know what I mean, lettuce start bolting when they have only four leaves. Beans are too tough to eat. I have a few carrots and onions but really the only things with a reasonable crop are the potatoes that I planted under protest and the courgettes. Even there the green courgette seems to be giving up while the yellow one produces many more than we can eat. And the cherry tomatoes that i water illegally three times a day.
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Thank you @SlimLizzy. I fear that St Hilaire du Harcuët is a bit of a stretch as my parents live in the city of Saintes in the Charente-Maritime. Like yourself, my dad’s orchard is dry as a bone although there may be a decent crop of Mirabelle Plums. His tomatoes are doing well because he pampers them but nothing else is worth having.
 
Fbg 6.7

Yesterday morning Midnight was hungrier than usual. But it was bucketing down, so I assume there was no nighttime hunting of mice. Jade was also waiting on the other end of the swing, so I realise now she must hunt in the night, and she was hungry yesterday. Last night it didn't rain, and so I assume a successful night's mice hunting, because Midnight was not interested in breakfast at all. He was just interested in following me around the bungalow as I did my little morning jobs. He was obviously still in hunting mode because he checked out my kitchen, and found the spot where the mice come in when it is colder weather. Midnight looked at me with wide eyes. And I said, "That's why you will be Kitchen Cat, in the colder weather."

Jade came in to check the Cat Diner, just had a bite, talked to Midnight, presumably about her successful night's hunting, and left.

Ammy was next. The little black cat. Yesterday she had a heck of a hissy fit with Midnight who was sitting on the swing. She was spitting and hissing and arching her back and slashing with her claws (as she usually does). But Midnight just watched her impassively. Ammy just did not stop venting her anger yesterday at Midnight. So, Midnight jumped off the swing. Ammy retreated, still spitting and hissing. But Midnight slowly followed her, then sat down in front of her in his calm manner, and Ammy sort of lost her fire and retreated.

This morning, Ammy came in, rushing in, in her usual manner. She appears not to be a naturally calm cat, but constantly agitated. But she didn't hiss and spit at Midnight this morning, but wandered around the cat food dishes, not sure whether it was safe to eat or not. She didn't dare take a bite. Midnight is watching from above on the swing seat (the cat dishes are all below the swing seat protected from the elements). Ammy looks at me, and I talk calmly to her (my bedroom door is open to the garden as usual, and I am sitting on the bed drinking my cuppa watching). I tell her softly she is the most beautiful cat in the world, and other sweet nothings. She thinks about the food, but leaves in a more calm manner. She hasn't quite learnt the morning routine with Midnight yet.

Next is one of the Gingers. He knows the routine. He walked in calmly, and up to the swing, looks over the seat (inches in front of Midnight's face), acknowledges Midnight, gets the approval to eat, and the Ginger polishes off the rest of the cat food.

Jade knows this routine. Ammy has yet to learn it. And once she does, she will find she can eat at her leisure and in complete safety. She will learn to chill out.

A refill needed in the Cat Diner now, of everything.

And refills needed for the birds as well. I was going to talk something really interesting (at least to me) about them this morning. If nothing else crops up before tomorrow then that might be tomorrow's post...

Oh, and yesterday, Midnight came up to my bed. I'd made my morning cuppas, and got back on the bed with my iPad, when suddenly Midnight jumped. He settled himself comfortably on the very edge of the bed (for the very first time ever), alongside my leg, put his head on my foot, and went to sleep. But he didn't do that this morning. I think he is training me slowly...

Creative is a kaleidoscope in Laboscope of another photo I took of the yesterday's postbox.

Another cuppa, then feed the wild beasts...

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Good morning everyone at the start of the short weekend here in the dark and dangerous north. No idea what today will bring but we may wander down through the woods and check that the sea is still going out and coming back in. Girl in the bubble coming over this afternoon for a sleep over so that is always something to look forward to. Art bit, the start of another bunch of twigs. Have a great day if you can, hugs for the walking wounded. Time for a koffy for me.

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dunelm said:
Good morning everyone at the start of the short weekend here in the dark and dangerous north. No idea what today will bring but we may wander down through the woods and check that the sea is still going out and coming back in. Girl in the bubble coming over this afternoon for a sleep over so that is always something to look forward to. Art bit, the start of another bunch of twigs. Have a great day if you can, hugs for the walking wounded. Time for a koffy for me.

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Wow!
That tree is a whole landscape in itself @dunelm
Enjoy the deep dark woods, and the ever changing sea...
 
6.2 this morning. A really exceptionally busy day yesterday. Was so tired I secumbed to rather a lot of cashew nuts last night. Another busy day today and then 3:weeks with no classes. Hopefully I will catch up with posts tomorrow. It looks like there are loads of them.
 
06.08 OMG it's Saturday, I thought Weds - so now not a week to pack, but four days.
7.10am FBG 5.8 8.40am FBG 5.6
Good day food wise yesterday, tiny midnight snack of one bite sized piece of cheese and 8 olives. Was aiming for half a dozen, but 2 extra NP. Whole jar? That would be overeating again.
Managed two jobs out of three, but not a lot else done yesterday.
 
Morening all, sorry but a little busy here in Tilehurst Towers.
Blood sugars this morning were 9.4, hmmm thought me, me’s and myself, then I remembered what I ate and also had forgotten to inject insulin last night so that 9.4 is ok.
Now sorry but I must in the words of the moody blues Go Now.
Stay safe all.
 
Hello everyone on a gloriously sunny, azure skied Saturday in the dry but increasingly Exotic East. No not of Eden, the Ancient land of the Angles: why no North Anglia? A day to commemorate the Transfiguration of Jesus in certain circles but your mieage may obviously vary. @Krystyna23040 good news on 3 weeks break. Mmm, cashews, Simply divine. @dunelm thanks for sharing your latest coppice. They should all come in handy during the forthcoming Great Eat or Heat Festival. Has JRM not pronounced that a Brexit Opportunity yet? Mortification is, or was, all the rage in Catholicism. @gennepher thanks for sharing both the kaleidoscope and scrupulously observed details of the wild and not so wildlife in your domain. Trip across The Real Fens ™ to tidy and refresh my parents' grave today. Dad's brother now lies barely a yard to his right and their parents and one set of grandparents within 10 yards. Quite the family corner. I wonder if the flautist in the nearby barn conversion will be playing Annie's Song this time?. That was truly sublime. Then home in time for two families to make use of Nanny's Paddling Pool - how thoughtful of them. Now, y'all take care until Lizzy takes over. After which The Huger Games may seem like a documentary:arghh:.
 
ianpspurs said:
Hello everyone on a gloriously sunny, azure skied Saturday in the dry but increasingly Exotic East. No not of Eden, the Ancient land of the Angles: why no North Anglia? A day to commemorate the Transfiguration of Jesus in certain circles but your mieage may obviously vary. @Krystyna23040 good news on 3 weeks break. Mmm, cashews, Simply divine. @dunelm thanks for sharing your latest coppice. They should all come in handy during the forthcoming Great Eat or Heat Festival. Has JRM not pronounced that a Brexit Opportunity yet? Mortification is, or was, all the rage in Catholicism. @gennepher thanks for sharing both the kaleidoscope and scrupulously observed details of the wild and not so wildlife in your domain. Trip across The Real Fens ™ to tidy and refresh my parents' grave today. Dad's brother now lies barely a yard to his right and their parents and one set of grandparents within 10 yards. Quite the family corner. I wonder if the flautist in the nearby barn conversion will be playing Annie's Song this time?. That was truly sublime. Then home in time for two families to make use of Nanny's Paddling Pool - how thoughtful of them. Now, y'all take care until Lizzy takes over. After which The Huger Games may seem like a documentary:arghh:.
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Thank you Ian.
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Hello friends :)

Fbg this morning around 8am was 5.0

Had a busy week, but tomorrow might hop on the train and head to Sydney harbour for the day. Why not on a sunny Sunday

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend
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gennepher said:
Fbg 6.7

Yesterday morning Midnight was hungrier than usual. But it was bucketing down, so I assume there was no nighttime hunting of mice. Jade was also waiting on the other end of the swing, so I realise now she must hunt in the night, and she was hungry yesterday. Last night it didn't rain, and so I assume a successful night's mice hunting, because Midnight was not interested in breakfast at all. He was just interested in following me around the bungalow as I did my little morning jobs. He was obviously still in hunting mode because he checked out my kitchen, and found the spot where the mice come in when it is colder weather. Midnight looked at me with wide eyes. And I said, "That's why you will be Kitchen Cat, in the colder weather."

Jade came in to check the Cat Diner, just had a bite, talked to Midnight, presumably about her successful night's hunting, and left.

Ammy was next. The little black cat. Yesterday she had a heck of a hissy fit with Midnight who was sitting on the swing. She was spitting and hissing and arching her back and slashing with her claws (as she usually does). But Midnight just watched her impassively. Ammy just did not stop venting her anger yesterday at Midnight. So, Midnight jumped off the swing. Ammy retreated, still spitting and hissing. But Midnight slowly followed her, then sat down in front of her in his calm manner, and Ammy sort of lost her fire and retreated.

This morning, Ammy came in, rushing in, in her usual manner. She appears not to be a naturally calm cat, but constantly agitated. But she didn't hiss and spit at Midnight this morning, but wandered around the cat food dishes, not sure whether it was safe to eat or not. She didn't dare take a bite. Midnight is watching from above on the swing seat (the cat dishes are all below the swing seat protected from the elements). Ammy looks at me, and I talk calmly to her (my bedroom door is open to the garden as usual, and I am sitting on the bed drinking my cuppa watching). I tell her softly she is the most beautiful cat in the world, and other sweet nothings. She thinks about the food, but leaves in a more calm manner. She hasn't quite learnt the morning routine with Midnight yet.

Next is one of the Gingers. He knows the routine. He walked in calmly, and up to the swing, looks over the seat (inches in front of Midnight's face), acknowledges Midnight, gets the approval to eat, and the Ginger polishes off the rest of the cat food.

Jade knows this routine. Ammy has yet to learn it. And once she does, she will find she can eat at her leisure and in complete safety. She will learn to chill out.

A refill needed in the Cat Diner now, of everything.

And refills needed for the birds as well. I was going to talk something really interesting (at least to me) about them this morning. If nothing else crops up before tomorrow then that might be tomorrow's post...

Oh, and yesterday, Midnight came up to my bed. I'd made my morning cuppas, and got back on the bed with my iPad, when suddenly Midnight jumped. He settled himself comfortably on the very edge of the bed (for the very first time ever), alongside my leg, put his head on my foot, and went to sleep. But he didn't do that this morning. I think he is training me slowly...

Creative is a kaleidoscope in Laboscope of another photo I took of the yesterday's postbox.

Another cuppa, then feed the wild beasts...

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a Vast load of activity, very nicely covered..:happy:
and such a happy ending with midnight sharing the bed.

.Love it.
 
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