May Blossom

May Blossoms.

Well the Election is over we have an Conservative/Liberal Alliance in other words a hung Parliament.. The next few months are going to be life changing for many. Any way that’s all I have to say on thatas I am so glad its all over.
I was more interested in welcoming my friends return from New Zealand, they spend 6 months of the year there and are now home for the summer. Its always good to see them especially Ann, we did our nurse training together, she is a good friend.
The weather has been changeable nothing new about that, only we have had rather a chilling wind and frost at night which has been unexpected. The Chelsea Flower Show has been particularly hit by frost and spoiled some displays.
Attended the Japanese Bookbinding day at Alston College T Longridge and really enjoyed the experience came away with lots of ideas and two books I had made. It was very interesting , yet simple techniques and skills are the only requirements.

The following Saturday I was opening the writing bureau, that has been fixed to the wall over the sideboard these past 30years, when it suddenly came away and crashed down on to the sideboard and me. What a shock, but it was my own fault as over the past few month I have been using it to store a couple of tea services that I never use and the weight was just too much. Needless to say the pots where smashed along with a beautiful special large blue bowl and plate I so love, and some glassware.. but I wasn’t injured just a bruised shoulder, I was so lucky. This past week I have been going around taken stuff out of all wall cupboards in a panic that more will fall. What a plonker I am.
My way of recuperating was to have a good old spending spree, I always find that a new handbag cures most aches and pains.

This week I have been out to lunch four times, so much for my resolution to restrict them. Also enjoyed a coach trip with the WI ladies to Fleetwood, we had a excellent lunch at Southfields Hotel set in wonderful gardens.We had sunshine all day, it was a Great Day out.

I am so pleased to report that my Crab Apple tree at the front appears to be recovering. It has been very sickly with a fungus and poor distribution of leaves for the last three years. It was after I had my Patio and Drive re-laid it started to wither, maybe due to being disturbed or deprived of water. Today it has a heavy covering of deep red blossom and the fungus is not as evident. I am so happy its been in the front garden for 40years I would hate to lose it.

Attended the last Historical Society evening now, until next September. We enjoyed a nostalgic trip into Bolton`s past, accompanied by many slides which generated a great deal of interest. Bolton has changed so much over the years but we could recall many of the buildings and street scenes.
I missed April`s Poetry at the Howcroft as I was in London, so I enjoyed Sunday evening poems. I have not been writing much poetry as I have been distracted by whatever and have not been inspired at all.. It will come back ! Looking forward to seeing Stue &Co this weekend, They have three new arrivals, ginger kittens and I understand one is called Rambo!!