We woke up to blue skies and sunshine again today. Why couldn't it have been like this yesterday? The day started in a relaxed way, and Sophie and I sat in the garden with a coffee and a pastry for breakfast. I was shocked at how bad the garden looked, so when we'd finished our breakfast, I made a start by raking up loads of dead leaves and some disgusting slices of bread that had gone mouldy. Once that was done, it looked better already! While I was working away in the garden, Sophie concentrated on the inside of the house, sorting out the porridge for tomorrow, and making walnut and choc chip muffins.
The wasps were still buzzing about, so I avoided that area, but once the wasps have died in the colder weather, I'm going to cut down the two bushes affected by the caterpillars and do away with the compost bin that we don't use, and which has harboured a rat's nest as well as the wasps.
I cut back some plants affected by the drought, and Keith and I took all the cuttings to the tip. Once back, I strimmed the grass as it wasn't worth getting the lawnmower out to cut back a few wispy bits! The soil was so dry that there were cracks in the lawn, and we badly need a long session of rainfall to bring it back. While I was working away, a little robin appeared, but no cats kept me company today.
When I'd finished, I hoovered the conservatory and downstairs while Sophie took care of upstairs. We enjoyed a muffin with a cup of tea, and I wrote my blog. It was then time to relax with a green face pack (I looked delightful), and a nap followed by a hot shower. I felt a little weary after our busy day yesterday and my toil in the garden!
Keith had made a chilli for dinner, so it was great to relax beforehand and chat in the kitchen. After we'd eaten, Keith and I watched another episode of The Assassin which is quickly becoming addictive!
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