National Trust

Today my friend Colette took me to Felbrigg Hall NT for my birthday outing. First time I’d been there. In fact it was the first time I’d heard of it. So glad we went though. It’s beautiful there. Wandered round the walled garden, had lunch in there cafe, then wandered some more through the woods and to the lake.

It was a lovely day indeed. And we managed to include a saddlery and a garden centre on the way back.

Friends

There are many things in life that I have learnt. Leaving the shopping bags in car is one I’m still struggling with. Not sure why I remember halfway round a shop with a basket full of stuff though.

Still gave me a chance to buy a new bag (to join the many in my car of course).

After watching the Friends Reunion, this seemed appropriate. This one has had less work I’m guessing…

Adjusted

Saw this sticker today while at the chiropractor. It made me giggle. Mostly due to fact I read it as Barely to start off with. Thought it was a little odd.

Just goes to show that even someone who’s pretty good at proofreading can get it wrong. And how our brains sometimes sees what we think is there.

The brain is a funny old thing sometimes…

Get organised

Gave my potting shed a bit of an upgrade today. It was annoying me that I kept tripping over the tools. So I got it sorted. Practical Pip into action.

If you know me, you will appreciated that this is a big deal. I used a saw, drill and screwdriver. And I still have all my digits intact!!

It wasn’t without injury as I managed to smack my head on the door frame. Once day I might learn that one.

Roar

The kittens have made a nest in the border. It’s a great way for them to keep cool in the heat we’ve had. She says as it’s chucking it down. That’ll be my fault. I put the shade sail up. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Hugo makes me giggle. He’s found his voice in recent weeks. He’s proper chatty now. Think he’s going through the awkward teenage stage as it’s a little squeaky. Hard to take him seriously…

New views

Today Buddy and I headed over somewhere new. We went over to hack with some new people. We had such a fab time. Boy was it hot! Wearing black jodhpurs wasn’t my best idea. Talk about hot thighs!

We really are so lucky to have such beautiful scenery. And such wonderful horses.

Petrolhead

Sometimes I question my life choices. Sometimes I don’t. Today has been an example of both.

I questioned my sanity somewhat at lunchtime as I decided to mow both lawns. It was a tad warm to say the least. I’d left the front lawn to ‘No Mow May’. That proved some challenge given the rain we’d had. It was very long.

This afternoon, however, I’m loving the choice I made to help a friend out and take her and her son kart racing. My inner petrolhead is out in force. I’d love to get in a kart right now and go for a spin.

Forgotten just how much I love motorsports.