A break between weather fronts! We had a really wet morning while out shopping, then having lunch in a nice farm shop tea room. It was still raining when we left for home. The amazing thing is that this

The summer fine weather bubble has finally burst with several days of rain already, and more to come if forecasts are right. Going out shopping means taking at least a jacket or umbrella just in case there

We love our street markets here in the UK. We have them once a week here in Crawley, which is quite typical of most town markets, I think. I seem to remember in my childhood that markets were bigger than

Look at this crazy wooden sculpture. It is basically just a large log with staples and other metal objects hamered into it. You could call it art at a push I suppose. It must have taken some time and effort

The grass, trees, and undergrowth are looking lush and green after the deluge of rain that we have had recently. It looks like our summer has ended abruptly, although the sun has come out, the temperature

There is a great dying off going on now all around the countryside, mainly the smaller plants. Trees will follow later. September is just around the corner, and with it comes autumn. This summer has seen

Anyone for croquet? This game is here being played in the original green designed by the Pulham family in the 1880's. Apparently, the game was introduced from Ireland in about the 1850's. The old Manor

We have in our town centre a strange mosaic. I have no idea what it is supposed to represent, but it is a curious thing. There are no plaques or other signs of any description to be seen. The two characters

It was a strange kind of day weather wise. A weak weather front was tracking across the country and was due to reach us at lunchtime. I was out and about all day with some family members. We started off

Ok, so I have done a lot of walking today! The car was taken in for its MOT and service, so my legs have done all the work! 🤣. It is surprising how our car is missed when we don't have it. I dropped it

It seems a long time since I took a bike ride. Due to unforeseen circumstances and a spell of ill health It has been about three weeks. So today everything fell onto place and there were no more excuses!

Tilgate Park is a lovely place to lose yourself for a while in peace and quiet. There is a motorway which bisects the forest although you wouldn't know because any traffic noise is effectively shielded

The summer heat may be fading slowly now, but there are still many examples of beautiful flowers around. The wild fruit yield is amazing! Fruit pie and homemade wine enthusiasts will be in their element

After another day of travelling back and forth in the car, it was nice to relax a while and enjoy family company. I left late in the evening for a short walk home. There is something nice about walking

After another day of driving about the place, to put it bluntly, it was good to take a short walk to the supermarket for some refreshments! 😜 The motor car can be a curse. I must admit that I hate driving

All of my steps today were taken by just walking to the car, walking from the car park into a hospital. Walking around the hospital from time to time. Then repeated the car park routine in reverse to go

My @actifit steps may have increased for the day, but unfortunately, not for reasons that you would normally want in the circumstances! Several trips to and from the hospital today (last night, to be precise).

I am losing track of days lately! Sunday again already! Not having to go to work can be unsettling and make the weeks go fast as there is no routine anymore. 🙃. I will survive. I have some plans to keep

During a family trip to the beach today, I spotted a pretty little wild flower growing at the foot of a concrete wall. I have a habit of looking out for plants that I haven'tseen before, so I investgated.

It was not a bad day again today for two reasons. There was no hassle or reason to hurry while going about my duties for my family. Just a lazy shopping trip, which is nice because you can just browse