Your Day (apart from gardening) - what took place?

This morning was cold, grey and light rain. Which then got heavier. Had planned bike ride So decided to paint conservatory wall. Discovered we have a leak, paint flaking off and wall feels damp. Not amused! Weather cleared about 3.30 ish so went to beach. No one there saw a whole rainbow, which was reflected in wet sand creating a rainbow ' eye ' - how cool is that . Sat on caravan steps after watching/listening to birds - Swallows swooping right over our heads - and had chat to Cows in field. Mr Bull and his 4 ladies. I love Cows, would really like to own a couple.

 

Took CL1.1 to his first proper swimming lesson, then joined him for a swim. Then off for my gym introduction, and a workout. I'm nursing several injuries at the moment, and told the gym instructor this, so she's set me up with a routine specifically designed to rehabilitate my injuries.

Then sat for a while in my dad's allotment, had a good chin wag, then takeaway curry and home, fell asleep on the sofa for a while. Still there now but awake at least. Hot salty bath in a minute then cold beer.

 

It's been a very busy morning! Have recorded some new guitar parts for a single my band are releasing soon, and have made a few options for cover artwork and been chatting with the other band members about the video-we've made the first draft, it needs a couple of tweaks but will be good to go after that.

Arranged a weekend away preparing for a friend's wedding, I'm the photographer, so going to visit the venues and find out more about what they would like from the photos. Now making some pizzas from scratch, the dough is rising before being knocked back and the sauce is on the simmer. Have a few busy days over the next few weeks so it will be good to know there are some easy meals in the freezer!

 

Sunday morning waking up in
Summerland Key, Florida. sitting in the sun. drinking coffee, getting freckles. Relaxing. Here till next Monday. Fishing later to do. Massage on Tuesday, Wednesday evening party with friends, meeting friends for lunch, somewhere. Another party Thursday with friends. Friday dinner out with 30 other friends at Michael's in Key West to celebrate our wedding ann. Saturday, big party costume party on the beach. Sunday, who knows. Later folks. have a good one.

 

thank you for the list of what we are missing out on ..... Enjoy your time!

 

We have just got back from a very relaxing week up in the Yorkshire Dales staying on the CC site at Threshfield and I must say it has been one of the best weeks weather wise

We/I took enough clothes for four seasons and to be honest I have brought most of them home unused because the weather has been so good despite some people who Mr Kandy is related to trying to put the mockers on the holiday by saying we were in for some extreme weather conditions (we were a week late for those)

We have seen so many lambs,primroses,cowslips,birds(67 for our holiday list) etc and we also had a fly over of two Hurcules planes very low right over our caravan but couldn't get a photo as I was recharging my camera battery at the time so had to watch them instead

Mr Kandy had a brilliant birthday/retirement day with lots of cards and prezzies from family and friends and is so looking forward to turning off his alarm clock tonight so now he will be able to get up when he wants (within reason)

I have already made a start on the washing and have already got one load done and also have watered the garden and greenhouse as the heat has been a bit too much for them and some of my cowslips and cyclamen in pots have wilted

Hope you all have had a good week

 

just had lunch at a nice restaurant in the Keys. picked up some frozen squid to thaw for some evening fishing off one of the piers. husband snoozing, I have a book. little to hot to stay in the sun now for this red head. on the shaded porch with a glass of wine.

 

How come the stick goes on the opposite side? I've used mine to transfer weight from my hip and knee to my arm on the same side. Surely putting the stick on the opposite side would transfer more weight onto the injured side would it not?

 

I've been using it on the bad side. I've cut the stick to be the same length as my leg, from hip to floor. I hold it at the hip, and swing it in perfect time to stay next to my foot. This was I can easily adjust the load between stick and leg while maintaining something close to a normal posture. I think this is important because I was to eventually restore normal operation

Today I have been in minimal pain, despite my 2 mile lunch time walk taking in a couple of steep hills. I seem to be gradually returning to normal thankfully. Maybe another month and I might be able to ease gently back into martial arts training.

 

Was supposed to be spending day gardening. However, weather was perfect biking weather ( hazy sunshine with gentle breeze ). So we cycled over to Melin Llynon, which is North Wales only working Windmill. Nice ride through the leafy back lanes with lots of cows and sheep to get there and then sat in tea room garden with the ubiquitous coffee and cake. Was going to buy a bag of flour, but decided against it when saw £7.00 price tag for 1 1/2 kilo bag..