I really should be getting on.
No really.... I SHOULD!
However my mug of tea, although almost finished is enough to keep me here.
But - the washing machine has fallen silent which strangely calls rather loudly to be emptied.
The carpet also rather tight lipped is pointedly saying that it needs vacuuming.
The dog, now asleep from her walk this morning snores gently with her face pressed deep into the fluff of her bed. I would like to take a quick photo but the moment I attempt to stand up her eyes fly open and she is ready for the next adventure - even if it only to the garden for a piddle....
I've a friend landing shortly - she invited herself having discovered I am now no longer working. A mixed blessing this new found freedom - I have things I want to do and I things I have to do but I am not getting round to them!
I have, to my delight, discovered another local name (to be filed under village folk law, myth and legend) for a small winding pathway on our dog walk. A narrow track, probably a pack horse originally, slips behind houses and around fields and terminates in a jumble of cottages. In summer it is a rash of flowers and weeds opening out to wider muddy tracks - perfect for dog walking away from traffic.
And I shall leave you with a couple of photo's of my Youngest's boys who were peeping beneath the banister yesterday when we visited with Willow. They were rather horrified at the thought of a stinky dog in THEIR domain😆
Hope your weekend was good and your Monday is gentle xx
I'm not sure what Lilly would do if a dog came into our house, we have always had a not dog policy because our old cat Grace was terrified of all dogs, Lilly does sit on our garage roof and watch the two standard poodles next door. My favourite name in our village is 'Cow lane' it leads to the waterfront.
ReplyDeleteI love the old names - and the more I find, the more I want to make a map for the village with the local titles rather than the OS names
DeleteWillow is just so adorable but I can that she's still shy and nervous. There's a wonderful dog in there waiting to come out.
ReplyDeleteThere is definitely a wonderful dog beneath all that angst - every now and then we get a glimpse and know we made the right decision to adopt her
DeleteI stopped working sixteen years ago now, goodness, typing that has given me a bit of a jolt, I didn't realise it was so long ago. Anyway, I don't know how I ever had the time to work now, my days are always filled with one thing or another and I never get everything done that I want to do. Awww, the cats are definitely keeping an eye on Willow.
ReplyDeleteTime flies when you are having fun!
DeleteIt always amazes me now that we are retired that we can’t keep on top of everything easily … after all we have plenty of time. It’s just so easy to … leave it till tomorrow. We end up being lazy for a bit and then we get to a point where we go hell for leather and get everything done. It is lovely being able to say yes to lots of nice things though. The balance will come I’m sure x
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to waking up in the morning and thinking ... right what shall I do today? And know that what ever it is, it is for me and not for 'someone else' - if that makes sense😊
DeleteWillow is really starting to come out of her shell and you seem to be really enjoying your retirement so far! I'm not sure that cats were impressed with their visitor!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Ellie