What’s top of my mind: Bugger!
Remember my new greenhouse? I had the forethought to zip tie the frame to the verandah rails, but what I didn’t think to do was to zip tie the inner shelves to the frame. It came with plastic snap-on clips, so it was all good, right?
It was a very windy day yesterday. I came home to this. The top right shelf had tipped, leaving a mess of potting mix and suddenly unnamed seedlings on the ground.
I’ve salvaged what I can, but you’d better believe that those shelves are all tightly secured to the frame now. I have a few pots that have either beetroot, tomato or something else in them. It’ll be a surprise for when I get back from my next trip.
Where I’m going: Nepal and Bhutan!
Apparently, the tour I booked in Nepal goes nowhere near the disaster zone, so it hasn’t been cancelled. At first, I felt a little weird at the thought of going over there for a holiday after what’s happened, but I guess they need tourist dollars more than ever.
Anyway, I’ll be heading to the airport a week from today.
Where I’ve been: Close to home.
I’m enjoying puddling around in the garden and spending tme with the dogs, just chilling.
What I’m reading: My Grandmother asked me to tell you she’s sorry – Backman.
It’s taking me a little longer to get into this novel, but I really love how Backman puts a story together. There’s always so much heart and gentle humour.
What I’m watching: I’m still watching junk tv.
Though by the time I get back, Slow Horses will be out on AppleTV. I can’t tell you how much I’m looking forward to this.
The novels by Mick Herron are amazing. If you haven’t tried them, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
What I’m listening to: Birds.
It’s so peaceful being retired.
What I’m eating: Things out of the freezer.
I’ve realised that I have a few months to make room in the freezer before I start harvesting tomatoes etc from my summer crop. I love using up things that I worked to preserve. I feel like Ma Ingalls.
What I’m planning: How to get a couple of lounge chairs out of Mum’s room.
The nursing home has bought a new chair for her, so the room is getting crowded. I think I’ll download Airtasker…?
Who deserves a thumbs-up: Evan29, or Conk.
Evan29 is coming away from the Edinburgh Comedy Festival with a couple of awards. This one, compiled by The List, is The Best Comedy Show of the festival!!!!
I’m so pleased and proud. He’s worked so hard for this. He has 3 shows in London before he comes home.
He’s performing in Melbourne in October. 🙂
What has made me smile: Life.
Things are pretty good here. Tom34 and Sophie have bought a house; Evan29 is killing it in Edinburgh; Georgia31 has decided what she’ll be doing in the future; Hazel hasn’t chewed any more power cords, and I’m enjoying my quiet days.
Dad joke of the day:
Wow, I just told my friend in London about your son’s show hoping he could catch it before he left. However the first one is already sold out! That’s great for your son!
Yes, bugger about the plants!
When you were working crazy and saving as a single mum, did you ever anticipate you’d live such a fabulous life?
NEVER. And that’s why I never take it for granted.