Friday Chat Day

 Hello friends

Happy Friday, hope you are all well.

I've reached the end of my working week, cor blimey it has been a bit full on.

I think I am getting to grips with things.  

This new role is like starting a whole new job but I'm thankful I 

know most of the people, although I only see them virtually.

The plan is that we will need to start going back into the office in September,

perhaps 2-3 days a week. Personally I would love to remain at home.

What I have realised is that...

weekends suddenly feel very precious indeed.

Monday marked the first day of summer, hard to believe with all the rain we've had.
On that day, I took this photo of my soggy rose.

Despite the weather, isn't it the most loveliest pink.

Look at that grey sky and oh yes, that's Darcy our one eyed cat watching

me take photos - she's no help at all.

Do you recall my baby Christmas tree?

It is working so hard on growing.

It may warrant some lights at Christmas.

Crochet:

 I finished my Hello Winter Blanket, don't be fooled into thinking I did this in

one week since finishing Hello Autumn last week!

I had nearly all the squares ready to go, they just needed joining.

I love this colourway, someone on Instagram said it is very Nordic looking,

I agree.

I put it over the end of my bed and thought ...I want to keep this one.

By way of a compromise (depleting the blanket build up)

I have listed another much larger blanket for

sale in my Folksy shop - the Meadow one finished earlier this year.

I am working on my last two WIPs and then I can start something new - hurrah!

Telly:

Not a lot of viewing this week but I did catch a film on Netflix.

Highwaymen

Two former Texas Rangers are tasked with tracking and killing 

the infamous criminals Bonnie and Clyde

Starring Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson.

Oh it is a far cry from their younger days..

The Bodyguard and Cheers!

They both look aged and haggard but I'm guessing (for their sake) 

some of that is essential to the roles they are playing.

There's a lot of moody southern drawl mumbling going on

but if you can decipher that, it is worth a watch.

Back 

Episodes available on All 4 and Britbox

Comedy starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. 

A son prepares to take over the family business after his dad's death, 

but on the day of the funeral there's an unexpected mourner at the graveside.

This was a pleasant surprise, it's light hearted with great performances.

I wouldn't say laugh out loud but an occasional chuckle.

Perfect viewing whilst cooking dinner.

Other stuff:

Bella is 10! 

We had a lovely barbecue at my parents' home for Father's Day

with Bella's birthday gategrashing that event.

Here she is unwrapping one of her gifts.

And a rather unusual gift which she loves!

This weekend - trip to the tip!

Can I contain the excitement?

It is essential, the surveyor came to look at my conservatory roof

so the emptying of the conservatory is commencing - 

a bit too slowly to be honest.

I also plan to see Elliott, visit my parents and my sister -

a social whirl! 

I hope you all have something nice planned for the weekend.

Take care friends and thank you for stopping by.