End of Day One

The hedge is out and the fence posts are in!!

Garden extension

Today is an exciting day, although I'm still waiting 2 hours later for the workmen to arrive! 

Today we are having a fence put up at the bottom of the garden.

This photo illustrates things better. The land at the bottom of our garden was once owned by the council as allotments. Many years ago, the homeowners were offered the chance to buy the piece of land at the end of each garden. The previous owner decided not to and our neighbour purchased 3 plots. Sadly her husband passed away a few years ago now and the garden is too big for her to manage, so we are buying the plot at the bottom of our garden. 

This is still ongoing and has so far taken 18 months!!!!!!!! for the Council to lift a covenant on the land changing the land use from number 5 to number 4. Honestly, the Council Offices are literally 5 minutes away from the house and phone calls are now a weekly occurrence! As it is still in the hands of the Council, my neighbour and I have decided to go ahead with the fencing rather than lose another whole year of growing time again.

As you can see it's a good extra bit of space and as we live out in the garden during the Summer months, it's a very welcome addition. So WHEN the workmen arrive, they are going to put a fence up, top the back fence as it's a little low and there is a public right of way running along the back which is well used. The hedge is coming out and our old fence and gate is coming down. We will then start on our plans for the extra space - a busy Easter break ahead and I'm willing the sunshine to shine.

National Stationery Week

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Mother's Day

So it's Mother's Day - 

I'm thankful to my Mum for all she's done for me. I must however get a more update photo of us together, this was taken 14 years ago!!

It's also a day when I think fondly of Jeff's Mum who sadly passed away 6 and a half years ago now and is sorely missed by us all.  

Me, well I was a lucky Mum and have been spoilt rotten - tulips, daffodils, homemade flapjack and

an Emma Bridgewater 'Mum' mug - lucky me x

Thank you Sophie and Sam for being you x

The weather has been absolutely glorious today out in the garden and I was able to sit until 5.30pm with the clocks going forward - such a treat.

On a work note it is National Stationery Week this week and to celebrate, we are offering a special code from Monday to Friday to aid your shopping on our website. Look out for more info tomorrow.

Happy Birthday Mr dots and spots

Today is Mr dots and spots Birthday. He has to work but breaks up for the Easter holidays today so not too bad. The pressies are wrapped and waiting for him on his return.

 

We have cake for tea!

So Happy Birthday Jeff xx

The Cedars

Last night we had a rare night out, on a 'school night'. The Matron from Cedars Boarding House at Wells Cathedral School was retiring after 25 years of service. We were lucky to have worked with her during January 2002 until August 2004 when Jeff was Housemaster there.

I was reminded of this photo which was taken as we were leaving the Cedars, the children with their suitcases packed ready for our new adventure. We had a very happy time whilst at Wells. It was Jeff's childhood school and family home as his father had been the Junior School Head for many years. We had our Wedding Reception on Cedars Lawn and then later lived in The Cedars as Boarding Houseparents. Sam was born there and Sophie started Nursery School during our time there.

We lived in this most amazing building, taking up half of the middle floor and had these beautiful grounds as our garden out of term time. We chatted with the current Houseparents that whilst there, you never truly appreciate living in such a magnificent place. The children don't really remember their time there, Sophie possibly has vague recollections, Sam none at all, which is a shame. I wonder what next big adventure lies ahead of us, I have another one, if not two or three house moves in me yet! Just don't tell Jeff! It certainly won't ever be as grand as The Cedars.

Day off!

So today is my day off - I work 2 Saturdays then have a week off. It started well, the sun was shining and I had breakfast out in the garden. I then decided to walk down to town with the mail bags but in the process managed to pull my calf again, such that I had to hobble home! It's so frustrating!!!! 

I am so not a good patient, in fact I'm not 'patient'! I want to be up, doing, walking, being busy - not sat with a bag of peas strapped to my leg. I desperately don't won't to sabotage the good work that I've put in so far, especially as the scales showed half a stone weight loss this morning.

I know patience - sigh!

Have a lovely weekend x