Saturday 22 July 2023

Whatever Is That?

What an exhausting end to the week!  On Wednesday afternoon we both had our regular dental check up. It is 45 minutes away. We dropped Julian off en route, so he could explore Wymondham - but then had problems getting on tot he A11 - roadworks, holdups and diversions left us driving down country roads. We got to an unmanned level crossing - only to find the roadgates padlocked - access only available to pedestrians. Bob reversed up the quiet, narrow road till he found a safe place to turn the car round. Then the heavens opened - and heavy rain made driving so hard. I finally managed to get a phone signal, to call the dentist and explain we'd be late. They were so good about it - and fortunately no treatment needed "And are you planning another holiday in Scotland?" he joked! When we finally got back to Wymondham, we needed tea and cake. Thursday was good, visiting the Castle with Julian, and then a meal at my bro's place. And Friday, more sorting out of the new bedroom drawers and taking J to catch his train home.

We got back to Cornerstones and collapsed with tea [and leftover banoffi pie] At which point Liz WhatsApped to say they were coming up to their cottage for the weekend. Further messages informed us of major holdups and diversions. I knew they'd be tired, so suggested we could prepare a meal. I went and dug up a load more potatoes. Simple grub - fish fingers, sausages, peas, sweetcorn, all from the freezer, and a huge bowl of boiled spuds. And mini cornettoes as pud. Quick, easy and just what was needed. But how did those two little girls have so much energy! Grandad and Grandma were called upon to sort out toys, read stories, serve more potatoes, pour more squash [Pleeese!] Mum and Dad sat there, clearly exhausted. 

I remembered at the start of the day that it was Friday - and delivered a birthday card to a neighbour, and given my orchids their weekly drink. But I nearly forgot to deal with the important thing outside on the garden table.  
I wonder if you have any idea what this is?
I will reveal all early next week...



16 comments:

  1. Oh, wow! Definitely a busy end to the week!
    Ooh, maybe you are making shredded wheat tie dyed mummies?

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  2. A very creative explanation (but sadly incorrect)

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  3. It does sound busy! Road works & diversions can be a pain, especially if the diversion signs are not very clear, or lead you to strange places, or leave you abandoned! I remember following one diversion that took me about 15 km out of my way; on my return I decided to risk ignoring the diversion signs (it was a Saturday evening, so no road works would be going on) and take my usual route. The road was passable, if gravelly and unmade-up, and only for about 200 m of work! That diversion really seemed a tad unnecessary!! Love FD xx

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    1. I think sometimes the extra long diversions are deliberately to keep heavy goods traffic off the quieter roads. But annoying for those of us with tiny Toyotas

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  4. Gosh I’m exhausted just reading your blog entry! I have no idea what that last photo entails, utterly intrigued!! Happy Saturday to you Angela and I love your profile photo 🩷. Hoping to pop by more often now that my brain capacity has increased a notch x

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    1. Thanks for the comment SA. Glad to see from your blog that you're feeling a little stronger lately. Have a great weekend

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  5. In Cornwall the councils wait for the Summer and then decide to redo as many roads as possible, thereby meaning that all holiday makers go round and round in circles. And we who live here stay at home!

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  6. Some little animal lately into bondage? Lesley

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  7. Looks like something that's been in the freezer??
    I bet the meal was delicious, especially with your homegrown spuds x
    Alison in Wales x

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    1. The potatoes were truly the highlight of the meal

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  8. Ah, now it's time to let your soul catch up with your body, as my Grandma Hall used to ay. Hope the weekend is a relazing delight.

    Hugs!

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  9. Our son drove to Center Parcs, Sherwood yesterday for a ten night holiday.
    The journey should have taken 2.5 hours, but after being diverted, stuck in traffic and diverted again, it took almost 5 hours!
    He was not best pleased, particularly as he'd paid quite a large fee to get early admission to their lodge, which turned out to be a complete waste of money!
    At one point he rang us for directions, as his Sat Nav was confused by one of the diversions, and was attempting to take him 82 miles north, to join the A1, only to drive 57 miles south again!
    I'm a really good navigator/map reader, so could give him a far easier and faster route, along with a telling off for not asking me to plan their route in the first place!!! X

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    1. How frustrating for them. I hope the rest of their holiday works out better

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