....another bonnie morning.

30th May 2023 (Tuesday)     09.00.... This is definitely a sun-cream day; 


bright and sunny with an Easterly breeze... and I haven’t been out on the bike.   I’ll do that in the evening when everything is quieter.    I’m hoping to do a longer run in the next few days .... especially if the weather stays  warm and sunny.   I’m thinking of Colinsburgh and Balcarres.

20.30   It has been a cracker o’ day and I have enjoyed it.  The roads were busy when I went to Methil;  and even busier on the way home.  Driving isn’t as enjoyable now as it was before COVID:  there always seems to be someone in hurry.   When driving along and you check the rear view mirror and see a pair of eyeballs.... that’s unnerving.....and that’s driving in the East Neuk nowadays. 


I had a relaxing few hours with Alice... and her daughter’s Izzy and Theresa who dropped by (at different times).   There was much chatting, laughter and drinking of tea.  Alice and I also visited Marilyn, one of the neighbours who lives in the same, quiet, cul de sac.  

The roads on the journey home were, as I have already said, busy.... in both directions and I was well ready for a cuppa when I got back to Ivy.

I haven’t done much in the way of ‘work’ today but did a couple of Sudoku’s.   And fell asleep.  However, Gerry and his ‘Team’ have been busy at Ferry Lodge and a building is starting to take shape:  it’s interesting seeing it all happen.  All that work makes me feel guilty so I will make an effort of some kind tomorrow..... with the pencils.

I haven’t been out on the bike today but will go out tomorrow; the roads will be quieter. 


 I travel on ‘main’ roads only when I can’t avoid doing so... and early in the morning.  ‘Sunny intervals with a moderate breeze (E)’ is the forecast so it should be much like it was today; but it could be cloudier and cooler along the North Sea Coast.   I wonder if that means be haar?

I’m tired tonight and well ready for bed.... though not just immediately.   I’ll make the chocolate and browse the TV channels after this update.

 

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