12th June
Keeping their eyes on me.
Peacocks
Black Swans native of Australia
Mr Rooster looking after his Harem
"Can I come with you?" said the duck
Cornish Lane leading down to Popes Mill
I am home again after my visit to Pershore, Liskard and Tavistock catching up with my relatives who I haven’t seen in ages. Rested up for the weekend in Pershore with my brother Bill and his wife Carol then travelled down the motorway to see Pam and Tony in Cornwall. We had wonderful weather all the time sunny and hot totally unexpected plus the peace and quiet of this idyllic county ..... when I say quiet, Tony breeds poultry, waterfowl and other birds, so the Cockerels dawn chorus was at first surprising but I soon got used to it, the Peacocks where noisy but it really wasn't a problem.. I fell in love with one special breed of hen I called them my Fat Bottom girls in pantaloons.
Tony also has a Mine on his land called the `Wheal Mary Ann Mine` a mineral mine, not tin like most mines in Cornwall so he is a very busy guy. Pam and I had time out in Tavistock to met up with her sister Shelly who I hadn‘t seen for years,it was great to catch up.. I enjoyed the long sustained drive on the motorway, few could contain themselves to the speed limit but we moved at a steady pace without hold up or incident which was good. Back in Pershore where I was to spend a couple of days before going home Carol was kind enough to arrange for me to meet up with with my niece Emma, my nephew Chris his wife and children it was a lovely surprise. I came home loaded with plants, recipes and happy memories. Thank you Bill, Carol, Pam & Tony for your unending hospitality you are stars. XX
http://www.minecaptain.plus.com Go Visit Tony's Website
Arrived home to a very dry and dusty garden, never dreamed we would have such sunshine. After mowing the grass and watering for a couple of hours it was soon back in control, lost a few pot plants but they can soon be replaced.
By Wednesday I was really tired and had developed a persistent cough that was becoming annoying. So I took it easy for a few days before joining Betty and Lucy on our planned trip to the Annual Whit Friday Brass Band Contest taking place in the eleven villages around Oldham & Saddleworth .We set off up the M62 and with some difficulty we finally found the villages of Uppermill & Greenfield. It was a brilliant day we really enjoyed being part of the crowd watching Bands from Switzerland, Germany and all over the UK as they competed throughout the day. Afterwards we drove very carefully over the moors through a dense white fog to Holme Firth to call on Betty’s cousin who was kind enough to provide supper. We took the long way home down the M62, which was clear and bright, arriving home rather late but happy with our day out.
http://www.whitfriday.brassbands.saddleworth.org/Venues.html
Marching to the Competition Field
http://www.royal.gov.uk/HMTheQueen/TheQueenandspecialanniversaries/TheQueensDiamondJubilee2012/TheQueensDiamondJubilee2012.aspx
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/Features/DG_WP200687
Today Saturday, its cold and wet my central heating is back on and the warmer clothes out again ! But the garden is green and lush once more.
I am going to start looking for a new Computer chair as mine has suddenly started having a right sided list that is seriously affecting my back. Must admit it is ancient and has given excellent service, still looks good till you sit on it.!!
Post script :- I have mended the chair, with a six inch brass screw forced in to the gap where a metal joint had given way. It now supports the right side of the seat and I am now level. Gives me time to breath before looking for a new chair.
Feeling better every day. :~)
Bye for now XX
