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Ferns

Ferns, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

There are ferns, bracken and thistles everywhere. And 6 foot high grasses along the edge of the garden. Its like a jungle out there.

"People are very open minded about new things.... as long as they re exactly like the old ones" Charles F Kettering

The long grass in the field at 8 am

The long grass in the field at 8 am, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

The garden at 8 am

The garden at 8 am, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Learn Worzelese with Worzel Gummidge

Its important that we all learn this song.... its as simple as falling into a duck pond.

Hidden dip

A funny ism on the Ken Bruce show this week....

"When we were children, on a long journey in the back of the car.... my Dad would shout out "look out for the hummus" when we saw the Hidden Dip roadsign ".

It was funny when Ken read it out!!!

Chick no more

The Mum and Dad pheasants are wandering around on their own today. I fear the chick is no more. Probably a cat, fox or crow is to blame.

Charles Burchfield. Willows on Vine Street. 1916.

Charles Burchfield. Willows on Vine Street. 1916., a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Paper sculptures

Paper sculptures, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Major Mitchell Cockatoo by Annawili Highfield. Her work is beautiful.

Loving Noel with stubble.

Loving Noel with stubble., a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Noel Fielding at Wimbledon - That's not a girl right, that's a...

Cat water fountains

We thought Wilson was the only one.... until we saw Fumo sat in the kitchen sink drinking water from the tap on Saturday night.

Sophie said you can get specially designed cat bowls with a water fountain built in .... for cats who like to drink their water from a dripping tap.

Bath

Bath, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

It was lovely to meet Ros Roy and Roger in Bath on Saturday. They were staying there for a few days after a week in Somerset. We had a look around the market, walked up to the Royal Crescent Hotel, visited The Holburne Museum and had a quick walk along the canal. We drank lots of tea and coffee.
Roy was nt feeling too well. I hope it was just a bug and the cider and licorice helped to cheer him up. x

The new look Holburne Museum

The new look Holburne Museum, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Balconies

Balconies, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Party talk

Party talk, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

We called in at Sophie and Mauri s on the way home from Bath. Sophie is having baby number 3 in a couple of weeks. She looked well and had made a chicken pie for us all.
Mauri will be 40 soon and they are planning a party for September. We went a little bit into party planning overdrive.... they thought it was funny that we had about 80 people coming to the party here.... and then they realized there would be about 100 coming to theirs..... including 39 children. Book that bouncy castle quick Sophie.

Super Fumo

Super Fumo, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Deacon Blue - Loaded

Lavender

Lavender, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

One always likes to match ones nail varnish with the flower one is photographing!!!
Lavender is great.
The colour and the smell.
Before I took this photo today I spotted a grasshopper nearby. I will remember in future that it is very difficult to photograph a grasshopper!!! They just wont keep still.

Bjorn Borg. Swoon.

Bjorn Borg. Swoon., a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Wow Gorillas

Wow Gorillas, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Bristol Zoo is celebrating its 175th Anniversary by placing life size gorilla sculptures around the city.... on the streets and in the parks.

Poppy field 1

Poppy field 1, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

I think it is always worth having your camera with you.
This is the prime time of year for wild flower meadows and I passed this amazing field of wild poppies today on my way home from work. I parked up at the side of the road and took a few photos.
It cheered me up after a difficult day. Saying goodbye to a participant after 4 years was never going to be easy.

Poppy field 2

Poppy field 2, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Poppy field 3

Poppy field 3, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Mum and chick

Mum and chick, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

We ve been watching this pheasant and her chick for the last couple of weeks.... and it is a small miracle that the chick is still alive!
There have been close calls with a car, a crow and next door but ones cat.
Well done to mum and dad who have protected it from all these dangers.

Geraniums

Geraniums, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

I am loving geraniums at the moment. I would love to fill up every windowsill, table top and sideboard with them.

It was lovely in the garden today.

It was lovely in the garden today., a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

The weather forecast is for rain tomorrow, so we tried to get lots done in the garden today. Lots of beautiful flowers are out at the moment.

Climbing roses

Climbing roses, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

White

White, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Megaphone

Megaphone, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

We are wondering whether using a megaphone at the party would be a bit over the top?

Hot colours

Hot colours, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Robyn 'Call Your Girlfriend' Official Video

"Now I see the secret of making the best persons.... it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth" Walt Whitman.

Its a slippery slope

The subject we kept returning to was "weight" and "putting on weight".

As we tucked into our cream tea (can we have extra cream and jam please?) we discussed the horror of going into the Next changing rooms.... this must be avoided!!! We all seem to have acquired a spare tyre at approx the same time as our 40th birthdays. How strange.

Ang thinks we need to watch our eating habits and increase our exercising.... before we get on that slippery slope. I agree.... but dont want us to lose our perspective.

We all want to feel a bit better about ourselves by the time of the party.... a summer dress would be nice.

The wierd thing is that I think they both look great. And vice versa!!!!

The kids

When James arrived here on Sunday morning he said "I smell new tech".

When Anna walked in she said "Where s the piano gone?"

When Lara went upstairs to the lounge she said "You ve got a new couch?" x

It was lovely to see them again x

The Clytha/G7 Reunion

The Clytha/G7 Reunion, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Everyone made a big effort (especially Gareth who left Plymouth at 5am) to meet up in Cardiff on Saturday. Cathy, Mark, Rick, Gareth and Tel all spent the day together...after a gap of about 18 years.... catching up and reminiscing.

"Laugh often. Talk much. Sit long"

Happy Days

Charlotte and Ang arrived on Wednesday night for their much anticipated 3 night stay to celebrate our 40th birthdays.

On Thursday we got up early and drove to Bath for the day.... it was a lovely hot and sunny day and Bath looked beautiful. We hired a deckchair each at the Parade Gardens. Visited Bath Abbey where a lunchtime recital was just beginning. Had a drink in a small cafe. Briefly called into 2 charity shops!!!! ( Charlotte actually said "this one looks promising" as we walked into Oxfam). And then we walked through The Circus to The Royal Crescent and had afternoon tea at the Royal Crescent Hotel. This was a lovely treat.

When we got home we sat in the garden and took photos around the fire basket.

On Friday we went to the garden centre and bought lots of plants. Charlotte and Ang fell asleep on the grass in the afternoon. Later when we were ready, we went out for a meal.

As they left on Saturday morning we all said we d had a lovely time.

We drank lots of wine. Ate crisps and chocolate. Took lots of photographs. Had a bit of a cry... and lots of laughs. x x

Beautiful Bath Abbey

Beautiful Bath Abbey, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

The big four o

The big four o, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

We had loads of fun drawing numbers with fire sticks.... after a few attempts we managed to create a 40 to mark the occasion. x

Fire

Fire, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.

Gill Watkiss

Gill Watkiss, a photo by Jillian DIxon on Flickr.