It sure is a time for being practical when the WEATHER is in charge. That's an unbelievable 1 May temp! So sorry about your injury! And as for that painting! WOWZERS over & over! It's beautiful!
Prue, Sorry for your accident, its so easy to happen, one moment of inattention and yikes !!!
I so feel for you with the drought restrictions. We so far havent got a hose pipe ban, so we can water freely, I do however save the water when I am running it to get hot water for the dishes save it in 2litre empty milk containers, it almost take a full one till the water gets hot enough, so its worth while doing, we use them first before the hosepipe as we are paying for the water regardless of what it is used for. I am currently in Shorts and T shirt as its meant to be 20C here, making the most of it and todays plan is painting some garden chairs, I wont be watching the paint dry as by the time I have done the first coat the one before will be dry.I have it all planned in my head.
we have showers this evening and then over the bank holiday so making the most of the drying weather.
Libby, I was walking along checking out my gardening shoes which were in my hands. The low sun was blinding and I just went bang! Old skin of course which gouges easily and I'm a bit of a bleeder despite not being on bloodthinners - so there was quite a bit of blood. Tonight, I feel a touch bruised. Worried about blood on my white sheets!
Your idea of filling the milk bottles is SO GOOD! In the city, our water takes an age to get hot and we could fill bottles, load them in a crate and bring them to the cottage!
No forecast for showers here till Sunday - possibility of 1-8 mls. Not much but for the garden at least, any would be good.
Tonight, on the dog walk, we came across one wallaby after another and any number of possums. All being forced from the bush and down into settled areas for food and water.
Extremes indeed, Janine. I suspect that when it eventually does rain, it will be flooding rains with consequent issues. But right now, I'd accept it.
It is very hard for farmers. We spoke to one today who has sold 1/3 of his flock. We will be selling a 100 pregnant and dry ewes after shearing. But the alternative is to see the farm eaten down to dirt and it doesn't return to form well when rain comes. Better to be cautious.
It must be so heartbreaking for farmers having to sell their livestock and worry about their future finances. I do feel governments should do more to protect food security, especially with the current global dramas
Goodness the drought situation sounds dire. I'm so sorry to hear of the continuing lack of rain and the extreme measures that all of you are enduring. And the farmers of all kinds - so, so hard. Sending gentle rainy wishes your way.
In happier news: Your watercolour is exquisite! I just love the delicateness of the drawing and the etherealness as well as the accuracy of the colours. Our raspberries are just starting to bud and the strawberries are flowering - garden is hope indeed!
And you found your liberty scarf! Hooray.
Wishing you strength to recover from your recent injury and to cope with difficult choreography! And always impressed that you keep going on anyway, despite the hiccups! 🌺
I still went out yesterday and planted grasses, euphorbia and miniature agapanthus in a new and very dry bed. Here's hoping!
Re injuries - hmm, bit sore and bruised and still a bit of blood but hoping salt water is doing the trick and that dressings can come off tomorrow. Ah Sabrina - got to keep going. The alternative is frightful!
Yikes about walking to your husband's ute, Prue. I hope whatever bruising or soreness remains, you heal quickly. I love your watercolor. Botanicals lend themselves to the sometimes-independent qualities of watercolors. Nicely done. I hope, too, that rain comes your way. Drought is challenging for people, plants, and beloved animals.
I swam today with daughter in law and grandson (24 degrees again! Its supposed to be the end of autumn!) and I think the salt water is doing its job. Scabs are forming and the cold water helps the swelling go down a little.
You're right about the independent nature of watercolour. It does have a mind and manner of its own, so thank you for liking what I've done.
Here's to a touch of rain tomorrow. Trouble is it's not enough to even touch the sides of anything. If we get it though, something's better than nothing, that's for sure.
Your poor hand Prue, I hope it soon heals and feels improved. Extremely glad about the Liberty hankie, I think I speak for all of your readers on this ha! You're absolutely right about gardening: patience, hope, eventual rewards or at worst, at least learning what doesn't work for another time. We've had 2 ducks- Mr.& Mrs. Mallard - who come every year to our pond just for a day or two. (Anniversary?) Anyway, this week another rogue male duck showed up and tried to come between them and was actually viciously attacking poor Mr.Mallard. I know, I know this is nature's way and all that but not this time! I opened the door and dispatched The Terrier who immediately chased the villain away and strangely, had absolutely nothing to say about the other two who gratefully swam about the pond at a discreet distance!! Haven't seen Don Juan Duck since. I will write about this in my Garden Journal Xo P.S. Love raspberries, esp yours and that PAPER is gorgeous! Heavy vellum?
Oh how I love Stanley for his courage and sense of rightness!
The paper is watercolour paper in a pad - I can't remember the gsm's but it has beautiful texture which has a lovely relationship with the pigment. I must see what it is!
Had a lovely day today re-doing my pots and tubs and placing saucers underneath them so that they can imbibe. Here's hoping...
so much to sink into here - as i sank into bed, achy and knackered after a day in the garden...this was balm. so sorry you hurt yourself and so sorry about your water shortage. I guess if you can nurture and nurse everything they will come out stronger in the end. But it's all very frightening. well done for the news avoidance...i nearly did it this week, but caved for the King's speech in USA. it was worth caving for though. good night Prue. I'd love to watch your dance class one day.xxxx
so much to sink into here - as i sank into bed, achy and knackered after a day in the garden...this was balm. so sorry you hurt yourself and so sorry about your water shortage. I guess if you can nurture and nurse everything they will come out stronger in the end. But it's all very frightening. well done for the news avoidance...i nearly did it this week, but caved for the King's speech in USA. it was worth caving for though. good night Prue. I'd love to watch your dance class one day.xxxx
Actually, I also watched the King's speeches - Congress and the dinner and thought it was gold. Better even than Hugh Grant's PM in Love Actually. Perfect content delivered so smoothly and as many have said, with subtle irony. Such an elegant speaker.
I will let you watch one of my classes when I have practiced. For many years...
YOU FOUND IT! Hurrah! I'm so happy that your hanky is not longer missing in action - it's absolutely beautiful!
Ouchie re the injury - I hope you heal quickly and painlessly.
Sorry to hear about the drought. Our hosepipe ban was finally lifted in February, after weeks and weeks and weeks of rain - so, a point when absolutely nothing needed watering, ha! But we've had a very, very long dry spell here which lasted several weeks until yesterday afternoon, when our potholey lane finally ended up with PUDDLES again! And everything feels clean. I went out into the garden (in the rain) yesterday afternoon to breathe in the petrichor - a scent that had been a stranger for far too long. It's spring here in UK at the moment, and warming up for summer. Spring came early - the 'candles' that come out on the horse chestnut trees that always flower just in time for Dad's birthday in May were in full bloom for Mum's in April - and the bluebells are pretty much over already. Time and climate move ever faster together. x
Prue, I don't know what happened to my brain: I read this but am seeing now that I never left any sign of having done so. I remember thinking that the glass demijohns are so beautiful and what a shame that they come out when the weather situation is so difficult.
But you found your Liberty hankie! Huzzah! And the painting is truly wonderful. I have friends from my days as a homeschooling parent who suggest naming three good things to help lift oneself up and over the hump of despair. The polka-dotted field would be my third!
It sure is a time for being practical when the WEATHER is in charge. That's an unbelievable 1 May temp! So sorry about your injury! And as for that painting! WOWZERS over & over! It's beautiful!
Thank you, Denyse. Yes, temperature too too hot.
Prue, Sorry for your accident, its so easy to happen, one moment of inattention and yikes !!!
I so feel for you with the drought restrictions. We so far havent got a hose pipe ban, so we can water freely, I do however save the water when I am running it to get hot water for the dishes save it in 2litre empty milk containers, it almost take a full one till the water gets hot enough, so its worth while doing, we use them first before the hosepipe as we are paying for the water regardless of what it is used for. I am currently in Shorts and T shirt as its meant to be 20C here, making the most of it and todays plan is painting some garden chairs, I wont be watching the paint dry as by the time I have done the first coat the one before will be dry.I have it all planned in my head.
we have showers this evening and then over the bank holiday so making the most of the drying weather.
Libby, I was walking along checking out my gardening shoes which were in my hands. The low sun was blinding and I just went bang! Old skin of course which gouges easily and I'm a bit of a bleeder despite not being on bloodthinners - so there was quite a bit of blood. Tonight, I feel a touch bruised. Worried about blood on my white sheets!
Your idea of filling the milk bottles is SO GOOD! In the city, our water takes an age to get hot and we could fill bottles, load them in a crate and bring them to the cottage!
No forecast for showers here till Sunday - possibility of 1-8 mls. Not much but for the garden at least, any would be good.
Tonight, on the dog walk, we came across one wallaby after another and any number of possums. All being forced from the bush and down into settled areas for food and water.
Fingers crossed for rain!
Any plastic container will do x
The extremes of weather conditions are very worrying, even more so for farmers. I hope rain comes your way soon.
Love your raspberry painting! So delicate.
Oof 😣 on your accident - I hope you are ok and recover quickly
Extremes indeed, Janine. I suspect that when it eventually does rain, it will be flooding rains with consequent issues. But right now, I'd accept it.
It is very hard for farmers. We spoke to one today who has sold 1/3 of his flock. We will be selling a 100 pregnant and dry ewes after shearing. But the alternative is to see the farm eaten down to dirt and it doesn't return to form well when rain comes. Better to be cautious.
Also, thank you re the berries. They were hard!
It must be so heartbreaking for farmers having to sell their livestock and worry about their future finances. I do feel governments should do more to protect food security, especially with the current global dramas
Goodness the drought situation sounds dire. I'm so sorry to hear of the continuing lack of rain and the extreme measures that all of you are enduring. And the farmers of all kinds - so, so hard. Sending gentle rainy wishes your way.
In happier news: Your watercolour is exquisite! I just love the delicateness of the drawing and the etherealness as well as the accuracy of the colours. Our raspberries are just starting to bud and the strawberries are flowering - garden is hope indeed!
And you found your liberty scarf! Hooray.
Wishing you strength to recover from your recent injury and to cope with difficult choreography! And always impressed that you keep going on anyway, despite the hiccups! 🌺
I still went out yesterday and planted grasses, euphorbia and miniature agapanthus in a new and very dry bed. Here's hoping!
Re injuries - hmm, bit sore and bruised and still a bit of blood but hoping salt water is doing the trick and that dressings can come off tomorrow. Ah Sabrina - got to keep going. The alternative is frightful!
Yikes about walking to your husband's ute, Prue. I hope whatever bruising or soreness remains, you heal quickly. I love your watercolor. Botanicals lend themselves to the sometimes-independent qualities of watercolors. Nicely done. I hope, too, that rain comes your way. Drought is challenging for people, plants, and beloved animals.
I swam today with daughter in law and grandson (24 degrees again! Its supposed to be the end of autumn!) and I think the salt water is doing its job. Scabs are forming and the cold water helps the swelling go down a little.
You're right about the independent nature of watercolour. It does have a mind and manner of its own, so thank you for liking what I've done.
Here's to a touch of rain tomorrow. Trouble is it's not enough to even touch the sides of anything. If we get it though, something's better than nothing, that's for sure.
Hooray for the swim and the bonus of cold saltwater's healing properties! Hoping rain comes your way.
Your poor hand Prue, I hope it soon heals and feels improved. Extremely glad about the Liberty hankie, I think I speak for all of your readers on this ha! You're absolutely right about gardening: patience, hope, eventual rewards or at worst, at least learning what doesn't work for another time. We've had 2 ducks- Mr.& Mrs. Mallard - who come every year to our pond just for a day or two. (Anniversary?) Anyway, this week another rogue male duck showed up and tried to come between them and was actually viciously attacking poor Mr.Mallard. I know, I know this is nature's way and all that but not this time! I opened the door and dispatched The Terrier who immediately chased the villain away and strangely, had absolutely nothing to say about the other two who gratefully swam about the pond at a discreet distance!! Haven't seen Don Juan Duck since. I will write about this in my Garden Journal Xo P.S. Love raspberries, esp yours and that PAPER is gorgeous! Heavy vellum?
Oh how I love Stanley for his courage and sense of rightness!
The paper is watercolour paper in a pad - I can't remember the gsm's but it has beautiful texture which has a lovely relationship with the pigment. I must see what it is!
Had a lovely day today re-doing my pots and tubs and placing saucers underneath them so that they can imbibe. Here's hoping...
so much to sink into here - as i sank into bed, achy and knackered after a day in the garden...this was balm. so sorry you hurt yourself and so sorry about your water shortage. I guess if you can nurture and nurse everything they will come out stronger in the end. But it's all very frightening. well done for the news avoidance...i nearly did it this week, but caved for the King's speech in USA. it was worth caving for though. good night Prue. I'd love to watch your dance class one day.xxxx
so much to sink into here - as i sank into bed, achy and knackered after a day in the garden...this was balm. so sorry you hurt yourself and so sorry about your water shortage. I guess if you can nurture and nurse everything they will come out stronger in the end. But it's all very frightening. well done for the news avoidance...i nearly did it this week, but caved for the King's speech in USA. it was worth caving for though. good night Prue. I'd love to watch your dance class one day.xxxx
Actually, I also watched the King's speeches - Congress and the dinner and thought it was gold. Better even than Hugh Grant's PM in Love Actually. Perfect content delivered so smoothly and as many have said, with subtle irony. Such an elegant speaker.
I will let you watch one of my classes when I have practiced. For many years...
YOU FOUND IT! Hurrah! I'm so happy that your hanky is not longer missing in action - it's absolutely beautiful!
Ouchie re the injury - I hope you heal quickly and painlessly.
Sorry to hear about the drought. Our hosepipe ban was finally lifted in February, after weeks and weeks and weeks of rain - so, a point when absolutely nothing needed watering, ha! But we've had a very, very long dry spell here which lasted several weeks until yesterday afternoon, when our potholey lane finally ended up with PUDDLES again! And everything feels clean. I went out into the garden (in the rain) yesterday afternoon to breathe in the petrichor - a scent that had been a stranger for far too long. It's spring here in UK at the moment, and warming up for summer. Spring came early - the 'candles' that come out on the horse chestnut trees that always flower just in time for Dad's birthday in May were in full bloom for Mum's in April - and the bluebells are pretty much over already. Time and climate move ever faster together. x
So true - we have spring bulbs sending leaves up already and its not even winter! I long for that earthy smell of rain. It's filled with promises.
Hopefully our dry will become wet, wetter and wettest. Fingers crossed.
Prue, I don't know what happened to my brain: I read this but am seeing now that I never left any sign of having done so. I remember thinking that the glass demijohns are so beautiful and what a shame that they come out when the weather situation is so difficult.
But you found your Liberty hankie! Huzzah! And the painting is truly wonderful. I have friends from my days as a homeschooling parent who suggest naming three good things to help lift oneself up and over the hump of despair. The polka-dotted field would be my third!