Overcast and wet ....

3rd August 2025 (Sunday)     09.00 .... We have a dreich start to the morning , but the sky is

brightening up from the West:  the rain should clear away by morrrrrrrrrning coffee time, to give us a sunny and warm afternoon.

I've been talking to 'M' (Margaret) in New Zealand this morning.   'M's daughter Linda organised the phone call so that we could 'catch up'.   'M' is still active, but, like me, has problems walking.   She still manages to go to the Club to play 'Housie' and, though limited actively, there's no limit on happiness.    It was great hearing her again.  Unfortunately she doesn't do the computer now, so that's a bit of a bummer.  That was an exciting start to a rather gloomy morning.   

23.0    I've had another day pottering around Ivy;  so not very much of (interest) to report.   It has been a day of ironing sheets, pillow cases and a downie cover, then putting them all together to make up a bed.   I'm actually impressed with how quickly I have been able to to this:   of course,the weather being excellent was a great help. 

Maori archway - Nelson NZ
"Gales and heavy rain" is the forecast for KY9  (and most of Scotland) tomorrow so I also spent some time 'battening down the hatches'.   I have a good crop of apples this year;  most of which will end up on the ground if the forecast is correct.   There will be very few "Eve's Puddings" this year.   Usually I make a batch for freezing.   It really all depends on how windy it is.

I thought I'd give you a photo from NZ tonight.   It's  beautiful country, and full of beautiful people.



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