Colourful

I saved tulip bulbs from last year in hope they might bloom again in the spring, most of these will go into a big pot and moved into view if they come back, just 2 new packs in front of this photo this year. These don't get planted until November, I've just checked them to ensure they have not rotted.

My parcel came from Farmer Gracey, 5 new packs of bulbs, I wanted something different  this year, alongside my paperwhite daffodils saved from last year and 2 new packs, I have already planted one mixed pot. I have more pots do I will sort them in the coming days, spring should be colourful.

 I love crafting in many forms, I have always admired anyone who is artistic, I have tried many times sketching, I got OK results in school, I have a couple of water colour sets, so to aid me, I got these two books, simple sketches with the colour key to help. I am hoping this simple set up gives me the starting knowledge to do more. 

Sunday was sunny and bright, much cooler as expected, we had a lovely time chatting together over lunch with hubby's old army buddy and his wife, we did have a look outside but sat inside as it was cooler. The cushion as a gift was perfect timing, Phil's sister passed away last week, so he cheered him up. We had a quiet evening together. 

I finished 2023 book and it's ready to go to the printers, the company email arrived but was not a great deal, some money off, free postage and a nice free notebook (which I don't want), the cost of printing has gone up again, the price at the checkout was the highest ever, I am going to wait until Black Friday in November, in the past the discounts offered have been higher. 

I am enjoying The Inheritance on channel 4, these latest episodes are showing members of the group are devious, the show game plan at times has been really harsh, I really would not want to take part. Strickly has started, we are never keen on the intro show, we look forward to the improving dancing each week. Soon The Traitors with celebrities will start, and we know most of those who are taking part, which makes a change.

We have been waking up to sunny blue skies, but cold, as promised the temperatures have dropped, summer has finally gone, we packed up our outside furniture until next year, it's always a sad time for me. I can still spend time in my greenhouse, it stays warm inside, my onions are starting to show signs of life, I will plant my broad beans inside as well, most will go straight into the ground, but I will plant a few in pots incase any fail to grow.