Hello my Nigel lovelies!
Just catching up after a miserable weekend here - both from a weather and health perspective. Grrr. It's so annoying to be disabled, although I should be 'used to it' by now. DD cannot cope without me, as in she only goes anywhere with me and doesn't spend time with anyone else. Also, isn't able to navigate going out alone / public transport. And so off we went to the market again this morning. I got up in the night - was awake from 1am to 4am - and tripped over a pillow on the floor. So yet another injury. Anyway, I am grateful that DD keeps me going as I actually would have spent the last two days in bed, likely miserable.
@Bimblesalong ah, I think I remember your pal from Spain. Isn't he your best friend from school? Nice to have a catch up and pleased to hear that your DS2 is still doing well at the hotel. A cold drink by the river sounds just the tonic! Sorry to hear about your Mum and the frustrating alarm situation. My Dad is deaf and until recently wouldn't wear his hearing aids. Very frustrating.
Ooh. Some good purchases at the food festival there @CrushingOnRubies I'd also love to see these copper turquoise earrings. They sound gorgeous.
I think Nigel would do skate with a brown butter and caper sauce @Celiathebanshee I used to be a chef in a fish restaurant and that was pretty much our go-to for Skate. Served alongside a tomato salad is absolutely delicious. I am likely too late for this recommendation tonight, but maybe next time.
That sounds so frustrating and disappointing @petitpasta and I echo that it is not you, it is the current climate. I have eveything crossed for Friday for you.
A new lawnmower is an exciting purchase @MrsJLevinson and I can also confirm that blueberries need ericaceous compost. We have around a dozen, and in fact, my Dad has just asked me to buy some more as his allotment pal has just gifted him more cuttings.
Bless your poor DD @piscofrisco it's awful having the sickness reaction after anaesthetic. I hope she turns a corner soon. I remember having a private operation some years ago and it was palatial. The chef popped his head around my door the next morning and asked what I would like for breakfast. I said "everything" so I was treated to an absolute feast. I am lucky in that I only experience tachycardia after anaesthetic and not nausea.
The cold and grey has been a feature here too @martha79 and it's been a bit gutting after the rest of the country seems to have been bathed in sunshine. We managed a high of 10 degrees yesterday and it is raining, now. Hopefully May will bring better weather all round. Hope you're doing ok after struggling yesterday.
I've likely missed folk / stuff as my brain is still a bit addled with pain and fatigue, but hoping tomorrow is a better day 😊
Fruit trees laden with blossom here, too. It actually looks like it could be another mast year. 🤞