This week has been a mix of good and bad...
The good stuff: my brother-in-law's heart operation on Friday went well and he is now home and recovering; these beautiful tulips which we bought on Saturday; driving home in dusk now rather than total darkness - I love it when the trees are silhouetted black against an inky blue sky; getting a wonderful handwritten letter from my new friend in Canada enclosing some lovely handmade crafts; cracking on with another jigsaw - Lovely Hubby and I are working on another one my mum gave us which has a wartime picture of evacuee children on - really lovely; going to our friends' son and daughter-in-law's pub today for Sunday lunch near Malton - I can honestly say it was the best steak pie and mash I have EVER had.
The bad stuff: getting pulled over by the police for speeding on the outskirts of Northallerton where it changes from a 30 to a 60 zone - hopefully I'll be able to do the speed course rather than take the points on my licence; and worse than that - finding out today when we got home that our friend Scottish Charlie has died. He was supposed to spend Boxing Day with us but wasn't very well. We thought he was getting better but obviously not. We'll all miss you Charlie, especially Lucy and Whiskers who you always had treats for.
I can't believe January is over already... I wonder what February will bring for us all ?
I can't believe January is over already... I wonder what February will bring for us all ?
Fiona x
Oh no sorry to hear you got caught, hope they give you the choice! Love those tulips they are my favourite flower. I hope February brings more sunlight and blue skies!
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DeleteReally sorry to hear about your friend Charlie's passing February has certainly been a very dark month for people that have been taken to early. Sorry you got a speeding ticket to. On a positive note your meal out sounded lovely and I adore seeing the spring flowers out it means for me the start of lighter nights and warmer weather :-) dee x
ReplyDeleteThanks Delia, I think we're all desperate Spring this year! Have a good week x
DeleteSorry to hear of you sad news, it's awlways a shock isn't it x
ReplyDeleteThose Tulips are beautiful, fresh flowers in the house always makes me feel happier. Pie and Mash, lovely comfort food, take care xxx
Thanks Marlene xxx
DeleteSorry to hear the bad news about your friend. However I am pleased your brother in law is doing well after his op. Your tulips are beautiful, one of my favourite flowers. Pie and mash sounds pretty good too. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jan xx
DeleteSorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like it was a shock. Very pleased to hear your brother in law's op went well, hopefully his recuperation will be smooth too X
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Penny. Yes B-in-L is doing really well which is great x
DeleteSo sorry to read the sad news of your friend. It seems like you've had quite a week. We were near Malton last week. It's an area I've never been to before and it is lovely. We are already planning a return visit. X
ReplyDeleteThanks Jules. Yes it is lovely around Malton. Castle Howard is definitely wortha visit. It's my favourite stately home x
DeleteJust found your blog. Glad your brother in laws operation went well,sorry about your loss and the speeding.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane. Have a good week x
DeleteHello, I've just discovered your blog from a comment you made on Gillian's recent post. So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Your tulips are beautiful - they're one of my favourite flowers. I've enjoyed reading back through some of your posts (your cottage is lovely) and have just copied out your recipe for chocolate cake! Have a good week. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Veggie Mummy, glad you found me. Tulips are so beautiful and so cheery. They've lasted really well. Have a good week too xx
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