One soaking is enough

Back home after a lovely weekend away with my friends Simon and Harry.
Buddy and I managed to stay dry this afternoon. The same couldn’t be said for Simon and I this morning. We got drenched out on our walk.

Glad I took a change of clothes with me, that’s all I saying. ☔️

Blickling Hall

Ruth and I headed over to Blickling today. Well it seems appropriate given she works for The National Trust. It’s the first time I’ve been inside. It’s definitely worth it.

Things I have learnt today…

  • Anne Boleyn was born there
  • it has the most important library in all of the National Trust properties
  • when Globe Artichokes flower, they look like giant thistles
  • the Tamerind deliver!!

OK so that last one wasn’t about Blickling, but it’s still very exciting. We had the best curry tonight and didn’t have to leave the house. This could be rather dangerous!!

Visitor

Today my friend Ruth came to stay. I haven’t seen her for a good few years. But it’s been like no time had passed. We went for a long walk this evening, it was wonderful to walk and talk.

She drew this picture for my 50th. It always makes me smile. In fact I have two of her drawing in my house. Now I have the artist in person. She’s so talented.

Lopper happy

So I may have gotten a little carried away with my pruning today. 😳

This bush was taking over the driveway. Every time I reversed out, I ended up in it. So it got a good haircut. 3 full green bags later, I can reverse out with ease.

I have more border to fill and even found a hydrangea that was hiding under there.