Best start with just one sky picture.

Managed one without a chimney pot there, take note Mike! Had a pleasant trip out with Sandy today. We went to the Bowls Centre first as Sandy is hiring the function room there for a choir 'end of season' meal. I have never been inside although it is just over the road. It is great inside and has a nice cafe which is open to the public. Having a go at the bowls isn't too expensive either, so maybe that is something to think about. Here is Sandy checking out the function room.

The looking out from the room to the outside greens, a lovely place altogether and the staff were very friendly.

Sandy drove along the sea front of both bays on our way to Irton Garden Centre. Sandy liked this little sign she saw, and knows I have had the calligraphy pens out so made a not so gentle hint!

I love visiting garden centres, lots of lovely flowers and plenty of bees, perfect.

We saw this absolutely gorgeous oak screen, so attractive.

I asked the plant lady there what the problem is with my willow trees, I did take samples of the infestation, looked like eggs to me, but couldn't find anything similar when I was searching. She took the sample away and told me it was aphids when we were leaving and she had left a spray by the till. I also asked her about pants that are resistant to slugs, she didn't help with that  but did say that I should try Allbran!! They over eat on it, cannot resist it apparently, and then die. I really don't think it can be that easy, but it will be worth a try. We went to pick up Sandy's brother from the day centre at Gallows Close, I think he attends a couple of days a week.

When we took him home I had a quick conversation with Sandy's mum, who is 90 later this year, because she had seen the book bag I gave Sandy and wanted one for her ipad!! May try and make a few if I have time, although I have left things a bit late for Saturday and the church fete. I did buy one of the small, patio sunflowers at Irton, will try and keep it away from the slugs or surround it with Allbran!

Went to the shop with Tina when she got back from her course, we had a voucher that ran out today which enabled up to get another voucher with 8 p a litre off petrol. She got a five times voucher for points when we got some shopping so I bought the new printer that I had my eye on! Photo another day, it is still in the box.