Welcome to blog! I started it in 2020 to chart my recovery from breaking my ankle (hence the name). I guess no-one saw a global pandemic coming. It's turned into a place where I can talk about the things happening in my life, my horse and my cats. Enjoy!
What a wonderful way to end the day. Cruising down the Norfolk Broads on the Mississippi River Boat. And celebrating my friend’s 30th birthday.
We ate, we drank, we danced and we sang. Fabulous evening. So lovely catching up with so many people.
When you get sent a video from your jumping lesson last week and this is the final frame. 😝 Sometimes I crack myself up.
Deep respect for my instructor right there!! It was an interesting lesson as I couldn’t work out why I felt so unbalanced and couldn’t get my right leg on. After momentarily thinking I’d had a stroke on the drive there (cause that’s what you do, right?!), I realised I’d put my left stirrup up 4 holes but my right only 2. No wonder I wasn’t feeling level.
Again, it’s a good job I can laugh at my own ineptitude.
It’s also a good job I can laugh at my horse’s antics. Today we headed to Blackwater for some schooling and the little monkey decided he wanted to be a race horse! 🐎 Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for forward, but I‘d prefer to make the decision about where we’re heading. 🤦🏻♀️ I’m picky like that…
I’m a little cross eyed tonight after checking the magazine I’m working on. The brain is amazing as it sometimes sees what it thinks should be here – not what actually is there!
Makes the job rather challenging I can tell you. There’s a reason why it’s a skill!
Thankfully I have other people checking it too. I did a virtual face palm on some I missed.
Still, it’s coming together nicely. Off to print soon. Another big tick!
It seems my reputation as a cat magnet proceeds me. Not a clue who this cat is. But it came out to greet me as I walked up to see Buddy. And followed me up the road.
Speaking of cats, I didn’t have the best start to the day as Dodo interrupted breakfast with a snack of his own. He came through the cat flap with a baby bird in his mouth. Managed to rescue said bird and put it in a box in the shed while I looked up what to do with it.
Went to check on it and the box was empty. I searched the shed but no sign of it. Started to question my sanity when it flew past me and out of the door.
Feeling like I’d done a good thing, I headed off into the house. Only for 10 mins later to see Dodo ‘playing’ with it on the lawn. Sadly it was cat 1 – baby bird 0. 😔
At least I tried…
The Steam Rally is back after two years. It’s been fun listening to the ‘toots’ from my house. Spotted this little beauty as I was driving back from the yard.
It’s so cute! He even ‘tooted’ to say thank you for letting him out.
Today we celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. 70 years on the throne (or in the same job). An amazing achievement.
Let’s face it, we Brits like a bit of pomp and ceremony. And bunting. We really like bunting. It’s been lovely to see so many people celebrating. I’m sure there will be some sore heads tomorrow.
The monarchy is part of our culture, our identity and our Britishness.
Thank you your Majesty. Long live the Queen.
Well that’s blood donation number 58 done and dusted!
It’s good to give back. I know there are lots of people who can’t but as I can, I do.
And I got 2 packets of crisps today. I wasn’t sure I’d eaten enough so purely medicinal.
Headed out with my friend Colette today for my 4th birthday outing. We were heading to East Ruston Gardens till we realised it was closed. Quick scramble to come up with a new plan and we headed off to Sheringham Park to see the rhododendrons.
Boy they did not disappoint!! The colours were so vibrant. Another place ticked off my Norfolk bucket list.
So this was my birthday outing today. My friend Helen took me to see the owls and other birds of prey. I was rather giddy as I’m a big fan. I love watching them and am lucky to see a lot around my house.
They’re so majestic. We saw a flying display while we were there. It’s amazing how nimble they are. Some got really close as they dived down. Just incredible.
Then we met up with more friends for dinner. We ate, we laughed, we were the last ones in the restaurant.
Now home with a big smile on my face. Thank you everyone who’s made my birthday so special.
Tomorrow I turn 52. I’m honestly not sure where the years have gone. One things for sure, I’m nowhere near done!
I’ve packed a lot into each spin around the sun. I’ve tried to live my life to the fullest. To be a kind, caring and loving person. To help others where I can. To make a life that I’m proud of. And be a person to be proud of too!
I’ve had many highs and lows, ups and downs, adventures and disasters. I’ve got many scars. I’ve got more memories. I’ve done things I didn’t think I could.
Tomorrow I will celebrate my birthday. I will raise a glass to celebrate me. And I hope you will raise one to me too.
Tales, Tails and Talus 