Friday morning we took the express bus into Portsmouth going to the south of the city, here is Gunwharf Quays, it's a mixture of outlet stores and food venues, we have been here often before. Being on the waters edge on a hot day is perfection, you can see through the natural harbour mouth to Isle of Wright and beyond.
Sitting in the warm sun under The Spinnaker Tower looking out over the water was bliss, not too busy, just how we like it, hubby got his new trainers and used his Blue Light card for discount, we were told many shops there take the card, nice surprise. We do love wondering around these bigger shops.
Saturday I had George for a couple of hours, Molly had a party to attend, Will was with Grandma and Grandpa, after a couple of hours mummy and Molly came here, Molly stayed for a sleep over, giving mummy and George time together, they went to the beach. We spend most of the day outside in the beautiful sunshine, our second day at 20⁰, I even wore sandals and shorts, first time this year.
Sunday was an early start as expected, Molly never sleeps in late, the day was cooler, still perfect sunny day, we got the laundry done and dried, we ate lunch in the garden, listening to the birdsong and watching Lilly run around. After I took Molly home we had a quiet afternoon, Molly is a chatterbox, so it was quiet, relaxing time, listening to our neighbours music, they had a BBQ, we decided not to walk to their house.
Hubby was out all day Saturday, I choose not to go anywhere, on a sunny days there is no place better than my own garden, both children love playing outside, it's all now on one level, perfect for scooters and football. I did water everywhere again, this time using the hose, I did read our water levels are OK here in the south, after such a wet winter, we don't have a water meter, we looked into it and generally we would not save much, if I factor in watering the garden as well, I think we are better off with general bills.
We had rhubarb and apple crumble with custard, I pulled my first harvest on Saturday, I used some Braeburn apples we already had, hubby put oats in the crumble, it was lovely and worth the wait for our first harvest. We both had an early night on Sunday, grandchildren wear us out.
I had a sort out of my gardening bits over the weekend, George's school has just had raised beds made, they were asking for anything to help start a garden club, I had seed trays with clear covers, some plastic hand tools and more seeds. Daughter was happy to take them, I have asked for a contact number, I have some raspberry and strawberry plants they can have. It's so pleasing when schools create gardens, I love it here when the children pick my ripe fruit to eat.
George is really growing up now, although he's sitting down he looks like he's getting taller quickly. The weather is really beautiful now, we've been very lucky.
ReplyDeleteThat is an adorable photograph of George at the beach. What a happy little boy.
ReplyDeleteWe're also enjoying some beautiful sunny days here, although the temperatures aren't quite as high. Xx
I think all schools should have a veg plot and gardeners like us could show them how to grow food for themselves.
ReplyDeleteThe weather's been really beautiful here too, it's so nice to be able to get garden jobs crossed off the list. Another nice week ahead is forecast. Yes, I'm just starting to discover how grandchildren wear you out, haha. Jack is crawling everywhere now and in to everything, I need eyes in the back of my head!
ReplyDeleteIt's good when schools encourage gardening and it will become more important as time goes on.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you were able to donate some things to the gardening club. We gardeners always have more than we really need. I'm sure it will get them off to a great start.
ReplyDeleteI think more and more schools seem to be encouraging gardens ... that is good.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
What a lovely weekend, spending time with the grandchildren, and also having time for yourselves. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Rhubarb.... yum. Looking forward to that with relish. Just seeing the first sign of life in the patch....which is now covered with snow....
ReplyDeleteIt's never to early to learn the love of growing a plant from seed. I think it is excellent for schools to encourage this worthwhile activity. I hope George's school get lots of support.
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