R's rue

They say that our mini-heatwave will only last for one more day. I am sorry that I have not been visiting other people's blogs very much nor responding to comments as usual. There just hasn't been the time. I am writing this at 6am before going back to bed for another forty winks. Today we hope to visit Rutland Water - a vast reservoir in the heart of the smallest county. Yesterday, we visited Foxton Locks on The Grand Union Canal. Constructed in the early nineteenth century, the ten locks form a  kind of staircase for narrow boats. Nowadays the traffic is all about leisure but once the locks were all about trade and commerce. The Grand Union Canal became a vital economic artery long before the railways. At Foxton Locks After Foxton Locks, Clint took us to Market Harborough where we mooched around in the sunshine, visited a few shops and had lunch in a Wetherspoons pub called "The Sugar Loaf" - named after the grocery store that once occupied the site. Apparent...

Holiday day two today.  I’m off to Mostyn Art Gallery tomorrow  afternoon then I’m catching up with an old friend for dinner. I want to plan “holiday”  things after today. Today was another “ jobs catch up day” Mandy & Sailor John from next door gave me an old bookcase a while ago . It was a utilitarian, ugly piece that sucked the life out of my office/ spare bedroom Yesterday, I sanded it down and painted it a cheerful gentle  yellow with the paint leftover from the living room. A bit rustic but certainly an improvement  I’ve gone all DIY    from Going Gently https://ift.tt/38PkvcI

High road Despite The low blow The ego Takes a bruising  When you reform Your way of thinking Every action Does not Require Reaction Disappointment is inevitable. Of that I am sure. I’m having to reframe the situation. Every setback brings an opportunity to find the reward meant for me. Slapping on the band-aid and commencing in a forward direction. Practice what you preach, girl. Live it out. Climb the mountain, swim the lap, find your footing. The world is my oyster. Mom always says there’s more than one way to achieve the goal. Pivot, don’t despair. Each day I have to remember this. Live it out, once again, I say.  Best advice, Mom ever gave? from R's rue https://ift.tt/3tl6FIo

  Ozzie My sister brought her dog, Ozzie up to the cottage for the night. The whole family is attending a wedding in October and for that  night Ozzie will be coming up to Trelawnyd to be babysat. He has never been parted from my sister before. Now I am an old hand at introducing new dogs into the household…god knows I’ve had enough experience and the secret to it has always been , stay calm, remove leads, and show everyone you are the boss. Ozzie’s introduction to Dorothy and Mary was fine. They had all met before on the occasional walk so after the initial sniff and greet all three settled down on their respective chairs and rugs to rest as I blogged and watched tv from my place on the trendy blue sofa. Then Albert appeared on the stairs. Now Albert despises new dogs  To him they are irritating stupid beings that need to be driven out of his peaceful life and home. And his eyes flashed a cold gold behind the bannisters. I watched the drama unfold and almo...