Show time

It’s been a long time since I was in the show ring. 2 years probably. It was good to have the smell of showshine in my nostrils again. To cheer my charges on. And bask in their performances.

It was the Norfolk Equestrian Show. Felt a bit odd being back at the show ground. It felt tiny without all the hustle and bustle of the normal show. Still it was lovely to be back with the horses.

I borrowed a hat for my grooming duties. I may look like a Victorian Orphan, but I think it really suits me. The owner did too, so she gave it to me. Great day out!

Walled garden

Popped over to Little Plumstead for lunch with a friend. We walked up the Walled Garden Community Cafe. What a brilliant way to use this space.

The planting was beautiful. It was great to catch up and put the world to rights (over a sausage roll of course).

Sunflower

I got back from my parents to find this beauty in my garden. I love sunflowers. This is the first time I’ve grown them for many many years. I’m grateful that I was gifted a few. They’re all growing well.

I had a good journey back from Sussex. The M25 was surprisingly clear. The same can’t be said about the weather. It was a tad soggy. But the lightning makes me smile. Good job too as there was a lot of that.

Road trip 2

Mum went for a spin in her mobility scooter today. It must be over 2.5 years since she last ventured out in it. She was nervous and didn’t go far, but she did it.

Hopefully it means she will be able to get out a bit more.

Road trip

I drove to my parents this evening. I had a good run through. A clear M25 is always a bonus let’s face it!!

I used to listen to music, but I’ve recently started listening to podcasts. I was listening to a couple by Dean Grazoisi on my way here. He’s a very interesting man. There were lots of snippets that really resonated with me.

Cleavers

It was bathtime for Buddy today. It’s been so hot, I thought it would be a nice change for him.

Took him for a graze while he dried off. He found a pile of cleavers (or the sticky plant to you and me). He went mad for them.

We were talking about them last week at camp. That’s when I found out they were called cleavers. Love a new fact!

Among the fields of barley

Yes I did sing the song. It’s been a week since we last hacked out and so much has changed. The barley is golden brown and the maize has tripled in size. It’ll soon be taller than us (and full of monsters no doubt).

It was still really hot even though we didn’t head out till after 6pm. After a busy day, it was just what I needed. It’s hard not to smile. Stunning vistas made better through Buddy’s ears.

Relief

My little lorry passed it’s MOT today. Needed a new tyre and a light bulb but apart from that we’re all good.

Honestly it’s so tense waiting to hear from the garage. It really is.

As you can see, Buddy was happy with the news too.