This morning I phoned to make a doctor's appointment because the pain in my ankle was giving me some concern. He was a locum and very pleasant, gave my ankle a good check over and said I should stay off it for a while, ice it a few times a day, take the Naproxin pills and maybe get a heel wedge to not strain the Achilles too much. He said I would not have been able to get up the stairs to him if I had done anything too drastic! So, I will try using it less, and see if that makes a difference.
There is a cricket match this week, and as the visitors all park on this street it is often difficult for Darren and Tina to find a space. despite this Darren took me out to Deans, I wanted to look at the ankle wellingtons and also wanted a narrow pot and a plant so that I could put something in the colourful jug. We had a nice lunch there and then had a look around. Loved this hanging basket.

And these gazanias.

Plenty of butterflies and bees about, which Darren and I are both very keen to see and help when we can but getting insect friendly plants.

Darren dropped me off at the studio on the way back. Sandy offered to take me hope later so not too much walking today.  Sadly there wasn't room for my fairy or the snail in this weeks firing so I just have a picture of the final bowl for now.

I tried some boots on as the wellingtons I couldn't get over my instep. They were expensive so will have a think about them. I bought some pots and a new plant, but they didn't work out quite as I had hoped.
So I have put the spider plant in the jug, propped up inside to make it higher.

I will try to find a suitable container for the attractive new plant.

The storm was rolling in earlier, we have had thunder and lightening and torrential rain for a while now.

This insect won't have found much shelter on my window!

Going to give my foot the shock treatment now, may not help but it is a nice sensation!