Garden, lunch, more plants, garden!

 This morning I worked another hour or so in the garden working along the same bed. Tina knew I wanted to get some more plants so we went out to a garden centre that doesn’t have many plants but had a good cafe, and had lunch. Very adventurous, I haven’t had black rice before!

We then actually went to B&Q as the one here has a very good garden centre. Got a collection of plants, a power washer and a small rotary washing line! Not too many plants as I haven’t got all the ground ready yet!

We went to Tesco and got very reduced Easter eggs and dropped a bag off at the tip. We had a cuppa and got changed and both went into the garden. Tina did a fantastic job clearing the weed from te path nd I got most of the plants in. A close up of the white Disney as it is so pretty.

The bonsai trees are budding nicely now,

I have eaten too much chocolate, so feeling a bit sick, serves me right. May do a bit of the puzzle as Pandora has settle in her basket this eveningl

Mixed morning and lovely afternoon walk.

 This morning I wrote a couple of letters, a load of washing and a little bit of jigsaw. Then I had about an hour in the garden and cleared some more of the bed. After lunch I thought I would do for a walk, I was getting ready when the doorbell went and it was some flowers from Darren and Tina. An early birthday gift as they know I will be away for some of the weekend. I got them into a vase before going out.

I did get ready for my walk the and had decided to go to the underpass that leads to the station. I went there with Tina a few weeks ago as she didn’t know where the station was. There was a path going away from the underpass and thought I would see where it went. That was the plan but when I got there the footpath was closed for repairs. I took a couple of pictures before deciding to walk a way up a narrow road, about wide enough for a car, but not very busy!

That way was under the A9. I didn’t have to walk very far on the road before getting to a gate onto a path. I was so pleased I went on the road as I then had the most amazing walk going up the hill alongside the river. I kept stopping to take photos as you will see. I did take the walking poles which was good as the path was quite rocky and quite wet and muddy in a few places.

I decided to turn round after that one as the path was still going up. Two pics on the way back, the plateau from the other direction, was tempting to go in! And the tree trunk I had a rest on!

An easier walk home and a truly magical walk.

I heard about the ring I designed as well today. It is definitely going to be made with a slight adaption.

Sitting now getting numb feet as the cat is sprawled down my legs!

Fairly relaxed day

 This morning we both did some household chores and I did put a few more bits in the jigsaw. After lunch I walked into Dunkeld. I did do a sketch even though it was spotting with rain.

After that I went into Corbenic for a drink and one of the girls skied me what I had be doing, so I said sketching and she and the other lass had a look and were very complimentary, which was quite sweet. I called in at the community archive store and bought this postcard which is interesting as it is the quote from Macbeth.

Took a photo on the bridge on the way back, the black headed gulls re quite small and pretty.

Back home I did alter a hat which I have been meaning to do for some time and shortened a pit of trousers which haven been on the to do list for quite so long. May get back to a bit of jigsaw this evening.

Highlights and lowlights

 This morning quite early was a highlight. There was a red squirrel in the garden, it jumped on the windowsill briefly and then went across to the flower bed I have been preparing and started digging. Tina’s photo was better than mine as she was at a different angle and didn’t get the window glare.

Squirrel and evidence of digging!

The weather was good and my legs were less painful so I got into the garden for an hour or so. I cut the two daffodils and the cleared about eighteen inches, so little be little.

I have had a couple of short sessions on the jigsaw, that is proving to be challenging, so little by little there too.

This afternoon I decided to practice the pen shading, as I had wondered yesterday if it would work using coloured fine liner pens. The Secret Garden film was on to watch while I practiced. So that was enjoyable.

Tina suggested we got the water feature unpacked, it is near the bird feeder for now but we may change that. Sadly my knees both started to ache again which was definitely a lowlight.

Taking it easy this evening with the feet up.

Pen shading and evening stroll

 I had a pretty quiet morning, a bit of jigsaw and popped out to post some letters. Had a fairly early lunch as the drawing class started at 1pm. I took a picture from one of the upstairs windows in the art centre.

The pen shading class was interesting, but not a lot to post as she showed us different techniques and said we could finish them at home. I will endeavour to finish them and practice!

After dinner Tina suggested going for a stroll, parking at the Loch of the Lowes and walking along the woodland walk. It is a narrow, single track road to the car park, and it’s closed when we arrived, so had to drive on as there was no way of turning round! We then had quite a long drive, but the plus side was we saw lots of pheasants, a small game bird, possibly a quail and best of all a hare that ran along the road in front of us before disappearing into a field. It was a very pretty ride, partly long side the loch and when we neared Dunkeld Tina parked up for us to have a walk long to the cathedral. Quite a few photos and I will make some comments now. There are black rabbits as well as the usual wild rabbits and a couple of shots of them. There were huge cut down trees and a great bench made out of one.

Picture of the puzzle tomorrow!

Shopping and printing

 This morning Tina suggested we go shopping and I said could we go to the garden centre as well as they had a 20% off everything event. I wanted a pot holder for Spiky, who was in a casserole dish! Got a nice pot, I wanted a raffia one but settled for a non pottery one and the ceramic ones are nice, but so heavy when holding a big plant. Also bought a cockerel for the garden, as you do! We had this months free drinks while we were there.

Then we went and did the food shopping. Tina was out to lunch and apart from gong to send a package I have been indoors and one of my knees decided to be very painful! I did put a few bits in the jigsaw,and them did some chores in the house. Put the cockerel outside!

Many yers ago I make clocks for people as Christmas presents. I had read an article about getting a marble effect. They turned out well but I didn’t make one for myself. When I was helping Rose get ready to move a couple of years ago she want going to take the one I made for my sister so I bought it home. Today I put a battery on and it is working so I am quite pleased.

I struggled with the printer again for quite a while to no avail, but luckily Tina got it gong for me so I can print photos for friends who don’t do tech stuff!. Will write notes this evening and get them sent off tomorrow.