Blossom

How stunning does this tree look?! It seems to have exploded almost overnight. Spring is definitely in the air. It was so mild today that I didn’t need a coat or gillet. And even then I was a bit warm.

After feeling utterly fed up yesterday, today I felt much more level. A good night sleep, a good pep talk and a good day really helped. Seems Positive Pip is coming back after Negative Nancy reared her head yesterday. Hopefully she’s back in her box again.

The things that I was fed up with yesterday haven’t changed. But my perspective has I guess. Sometimes you just have to accept what’s going on, sit with it and hope the answers will present themselves.

Stunning vista

I don’t think I could ever tire of this view. It makes my heart swell and it’s even better when I’m enjoying it with Buddy.

This is part of our hacking. We’re allowed to ride round the edges of the fields and there are a number footpaths too. It’s wonderful to have this on the yard’s doorstep. And it’s only about a 20 minute walk from my house.

It really is a special place for me. Sometimes when I’m hacking with Buddy, I forget to look around. But today, I did just that. I soaked in the view. It really was a wonderful way to end a rather busy day.

Camp clean up

Today was my camp clean up day. Or the start of it. It usually takes me less time that I’m actually away, so that’s something. 4 loads of washing later and I’m almost there. Probably another 2 or 3 to go though.

Thankfully it’s all drying really quickly in the hot weather we’re having. Got my tack and the lorry to clean once the washing is done. It’s amazing how dirty everything gets.

While I was hanging one load of washing out, I spotted this fuchsia in the border. It’s stunning. So vibrant! Made me smile. My garden is fairing OK in the heat. But we all need to start a rain dance soon…

Perfect blooms

This sight always makes me smile. It signals that Spring is in the air. The blooms are so perfect and vibrant. They almost look painted.

This year they seem to have more white in them than in previous years. Didn’t know that could happen. Not complaining as they look stunning.