Snowangel-MK

Too busy partying I guess Hopefully you’ve been thoroughly spoilt and had a weekend of treats ! I’ve already sorted out what I’m going to be doing for my birthday … I’m off to cuddle some highland coos

I made cake this morning, I’d send you a slice if I could happy birthday anyway x

It might as well be autumn or winter today, it’s certainly not feeling very summery here but I did get a beach day in on Wednesday thankfully, if only it hadn’t just been a cheeky day trip to the Norfolk coast

Well the water butts are full again and the grass is recovering, it’s certainly been easier to sleep too - I’m not looking forward to the humidity returning but hopefully we will get some decent thunderstorms out of it

Off to the sunny south coast tomorrow for the day, unfortunately it’s for a funeral the only good thing is no black to be worn (definitely good in this heat) at least I get to see the sea I suppose! Good turn out for the Summer Solstice sunrise at Campbell Park this morning, I wasn’t there myself so credit to the photographer who got up early!

Feels hotter than Spain - Master D is in Turkey with his GF they had some rain one day!

Something brewing over Wills mothers, sooo humid here I’m feeling a right sweaty Betty and I’m sitting in the shade

After missing out on the storms and rain yesterday today more than made up for it and the amber warning was certainly justified FYI Bottom right is not a pothole it’s where the lighting struck the tarmac PS I’d left the washing on the line

Just followed a gritty lorry, I know it’s chilly for June but wasn’t expecting that !

Which hasn’t abated the wife or the wind Tra la, it's the last day of May and I’m freezing cold, I was going to go out today but decided to wait until the sunshine comes back so literally chilled out at home, soup and fluffy socks - I’d like to think next month would be better but have had to remind myself that Flaming June is a painting not a forecast!

The abundance of flowers on the Common Hawthorne this year (May blossom) really is quite a show, I’ve never seen so much of it round here. The general story goes that once you see it out its flowers in full - you can take off the Winter clothes hence the saying “n'er cast a clout till May is out” Much as I would like to believe the folklore and take the huge display of blossom this year on many fruiting trees and shrubs as a sign of a cold and snowy winter to come science says it is due to 'vernalisation': a process where cold weather promotes the formation of fruiting buds. We had an extra-cold period in December, with temperatures as low as -15°C and continuous low temperatures for a fortnight. Ideal for fruit vernalisation, so the trees have flowered well this Spring.

You do, I thought I’d hidden it well behind the garden room (aka jungle) ….your powers of observation are just way too good …..my excuse (and I’m sticking to it) for the indulgence (and a slightly higher electricity bill, although being Canadian built it is very well insulated so not that bad) is that being a hydro spa it’s for medicinal use…

I wish those were mine …they are 3 different places I’ve visited this week - sadly I haven’t got acre’s myself just a fairly modest plot but then on the plus side I don’t have to pay a team of gardeners to look after it

Picnic lunches Monday, Wednesday & Friday with nice views and now a long dry sunny bank holiday weekend enjoying my own garden - almost too good to be true

Well the last two days have been great, lots of walking (without a coat) and even warm enough to be sitting and eating outdoors, sleeping and feeling much better for it too !

Well I assume they know something to put out a how to stay safe it the heat guide 5 hrs ago - I don’t think todays dizzy high of 14 degrees justified it …..hopefully everyone can start moaning they are too hot soon

Are we expecting a heat wave ?

Tis lovely ooop north, just sayin’ Drove to Yorkshire to find some sunshine and for other reasons but what a joy…blue sky and actually feels like May not September!

That was insane, hailstones and so much T&L best storm here for a long time

Boom Bang a Bang - with torrential rain - just got the washing off the line in time !

Yesterday was a day of splendour that brought the world’s eyes to our wonderful country to marvel in the spectacle of history being relived in the symbolism of the ceremony and the beauty of our regalia, such a shame the weather decided to be so typically British Today however we have been typically British and enjoyed cream tea in the garden (and before anyone comments the jam & cream on the scones are the correct way round according to how they are served at Buckingham palace)

Oh dear looks like it will be “Reign” showers on King Charles coronation parade Saturday …hopefully it will be dry Sunday afternoon I’ve been looking forward to this ..

Do euphemisms snore Looks like a dry bank holiday Monday, well this one anyway

For you, the sun will be shining… well it was here again today, walked my little legs off I have and got two very tired doggies

Haven’t quite made the big 2 0 here but close to 18 so definitely a big improvement in temps and meant being able to stay outside most of the day without a coat on - currently enjoying a sit down with a cup of tea listening to bird song and looking at my colourful flowers