Poppy Patchwork
My little bit of this big World
Wednesday 26 June 2024
As June fades
Monday 24 June 2024
Spending
I was in Gunwharf Quays shopping outlet with SIL on Thursday, most of the shops are top brands with silly prices, we did look in Clarks and then Sketchers, where we both saw these sandals, in tan or black, we both liked tan, and the toe strap, at £26.99 they did not break the bank. On to M&S, which we spent nothing. I have a tatty blue pair of sandals which I will pop into Sally army bins.
These two plants came from our local pet shop, they are just so pretty, I am going to leave them in this Olive tree pot, it's next to our seating area.
Saturday 22 June 2024
In the ground.
Friday 21 June 2024
What am I doing
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66TRM3nIvjmmChNFoHAGDYVsnAJSv3scTEqk2cAYqtpEuq2i2qOX4z5SD9gQxNOFQNsqT0ISAd9HpqX9UPqMY9Rd3B55Giemskq0xzqMalrxuBCyi1lDWfZsgkkBhn6I0lvOX4VQFxnPl_2Z7WusK3dzC2IwKN_fTHEsdhsLeu9dwGDdG3voVdE5MjHg/s320/20240610_115758.jpg)
Monday 17 June 2024
Trooping of the colours
Sunday 16 June 2024
London
Thursday 13 June 2024
Finishes
I do love this author, the stories are based in USA, normally I prefer UK plots, but she holds you with her writing, not too gory, enough details to make a story, another great idea which kept me turning pages. Book 36 read this year.
I have finally finished this cardigan for hubby's sister, I enjoyed knitting it, the yarn and needles were huge, so it grew very quickly, which helped with the dark colour. As normal it sat in my work basket for ages before I attached the sleeves and stitched the sides together, the pattern was simple to master and very effective, it looks good, I hope she likes it, they are visiting soon.
I have a lovely new plant in the back flower bed, hubby was looking for a big evergreen plant for his front garden, he could not see anything he liked. I have been trimming the hebe in this garden in an effort to keep it small, so I asked him if it would work in his space, he loved the idea and promised to buy me a replacement. Hence this lovely Astilbe, which is perfect for the spot and hopefully finishes the planting here.
We are both reading lots each evening, preferring to switch off the TV and listen to music, we have both noticed how much better we are sleeping, which then makes us more relaxed each morning. We do not have a TV in our bedroom, and we have a no phone or iPad rule for years. Soon it will be time for Wimbledon, we both love tennis, so the TV will be on every afternoon as well as evenings, then Olympics, we again love watching, as for the football, that will pass us by.
Monday 10 June 2024
Reading
I loved this book, a very different and clever plot, twist and turns, cleverly leading to the climax, with a final twist, not your run of the mill story, I could not put it down. I have read this author before and will look out for her other books. Book 34 read this year.
Saturday 8 June 2024
Looking good
Friday 7 June 2024
Out and about
Sat in the garden last Saturday enjoying all our hard work, hubby says he's bored, can we go out please, so on Sunday we walked to Portchester castle, it was sunny and hot, so a lovely walk. We had coffee and cake at the church tearoom in the castle grounds, a perfect couple of hours, we chose not to use the car as the local roads would be hectic on such a sunny day.
Tuesday we took the express bus from the village to Portsmouth, the route now uses electric buses, which are smart and lovely to ride on, just a 20 minute journey. We decided to walk through Victoria Park and enjoy lunch as our main meal out. Finishing at Gunwharf shopping outlet, right on the waters edge, we don't come here often enough, with nice weather it's a excellent place to spend time. We did not go up the Spinnaker tower, we have been up many times before. There are lot's of D day 80 years things happening in the city, we stayed away from them, wanting just a simple day out.
It's been a very different week, Monday we popped to Fareham, got our fruit, veg and a couple other bits, I was home alone in afternoon. Managed to plant out the leeks.
Wednesday hubby was out in morning, we later walked to village, rest of the day at home, where I prefer to be. I did some cleaning inside, the house gets very dusty with doors and windows open.
Thursday hubby was back for a hospital visit, having an iron infusion, which was recommended after his recent bout of food poising. I had to stay home for a delivery, so I spent the day outside.
For those reading outside of UK, once you retire and receive your state pension, you can apply for a bus pass, which allows you free travel on all local buses, we are very lucky to be on the route between the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton, so we have a good bus network. We love leaving the car at home and getting around locally.