And stunning pastoral views. We made our way down stairs to be met by a happy Ruby.
Well we were very lucky with our Gite which though basic was very comfy and well equipped.
What to do on our first day. After breakfast I took Ruby for a walk while hubby drove to the village to pick up some supplies.
The walk was lovely and the weather was glorious. I set my sights on walking to a huge water tower before turning round. Ruby and I nearly got there but not far from our goal we passed a farm. Just as I was admiring the beautiful garden the back door of the farm house opened and two huge black dogs rushed. I immediately put Ruby on the lead, turned and started to walk back, I heard the farmer calling the dogs back. They approached us, Ruby ever a lady greeted the older dog, he then left, the second dog a large Bullmastiff puppy was more persistent. The farmer called him, Ruby ignored him, me I was scared because he barking and jumping up at us, finally the puppy returned to his master and I said a rude word!
The rest of the walk was uneventful.
We spent the rest of the day, sunbathing, walking Ruby…no more farm dog run ins. We also planned where we would go during the week.
We were amazed at how quiet the area was, so quiet and at night so dark! We could see stars and planets! 🌟
At Kat Myrman‘s suggestion,along with Jane Dougherty, I’m trying out the Lune form this month. The Lune is a three line poem, either 5/3/5 syllables or 3/5/3 words.
Out walking this afternoon with our best friends and our dogs we found this magical tree.
It’s another reminder that Autumn is definitely here. Some children or young at heart adults had spent time to make a beautiful tree out of all the signs of Autumn.
I honestly think this work of art, and work of art it is, is proof that Autumn Annie exists.
Today is Day 25 0f Just Jot It January over at LindaGHill‘s Blog. Today we have to combine our #jusjojan with One-Liner Wednesday #1linerWeds. Rules and Pingback here .
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
—Josh Billings
Welcome here we are in October already. Who stole the rest of the year where has it gone! Paul and I are so glad that you could make it here today . Come on in we have the coffee and the cakes all ready the heaters are on and the Marquee is all warmed up. The sofas and armchairs all have their cushions all plumped up! So go on spoil yourselves we have stocked up on hot chocolate now and brought in some good books for you to read too! I can hear Paul has all his guest here many of whom you will know so lets see, what have you been up to this week.IF
WE WERE HAVING COFFEE: I’d tell you it has been another busy week here. My sister has been into hospital and had an operation I have been very concerned for her but I am very glad to tell you all that the operation has been a success and she is now recuperating at home, taking things easy and doing her physio! Actually I do not know what to make of my sisters ! Another one is recovering from shingles and pleurisy together, yes together she never does anything by halves! My eldest sister not to left out is having heart problems I really need a magic wand to make then all better! OH! I have two brothers too and one of then is having serious problems with his leg! As far as I know brother number two is doing okay and on a holiday! ( Vacation to our American and Canadian friends)
IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE: I would ask if any of you remember Cat Forsley she had a blog on wordpress . She is a music maker and is in a musical partnership with Ashton Price known as “The City Rumbles Underneath “ they have made several videos . Cat stopped her blog a while back because she was so busy with music and commitments that she just could not cope , I kept her email address and kept in touch occasionally. Well imagine my delight when Wednesday morning while I was at the gym I looked up at the screen and saw ” The City Rumbles Underneath” Hearts Expire come up on the screen. I was so excited I stopped my treadmill and rushed over to tell some of the friends also at the gym that I know that singer I know Cat!
I emailed her and told her the news she was delighted and she also said they were having more success over her in the UK than in their home Canada.
Here is the video I saw at the gym.
IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE : I would tell you that I had a good afternoon on Thursday visiting a friend who was at home doing a 4 day dog sitting stint for her son while he was away . We spent a lovely afternoon chatting and looking after this charming if not huge chap! He kept us very busy demanding we play ball with him! Such a lovely dog only one problem he likes to nibble, your arms, your legs! Only gentle tiny nibbles but at 20 months old and with sharp teeth he did manage to bruise my arm!
IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE : Ask you if you’d like another cuppa or another slice of cake or biscuit even, they are all home made and totally calorie free! Everything here is!
Friday was Pilates then shopping and cooking nothing special but Saturday well ! The Newbie, my son and his wife, visiting my friend and her hubby and dogs, a walk by the river followed by a glorious sunset are some of my favourite things and to get them all in one day is just so wonderful.
The Newbie and parents came round for lunch, they tried out the high chair and cot we had procured. The husband had lovingly painted up the cot and I had cleaned up high chair. Both were a success ! After they left the husband picked some of our crop of tomatoes then we headed over to see our friends and their lovely dogs, when we left there we went for a walk along the river . It was lovely in the late afternoon, Autumn sun glinting off of the river. Then on our way home we saw some amazing skies! Here are some photos!
Some of our tomato crop
Two best boys
Sun’s rays on the river
Sun setting from the car
me being clever!
IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE: Iwould ask you if you would like another cuppa, or another cake . I’d tell you I have really come to enjoy these chats and I’d love to hear what you would tell me. Please feel free to stay as long as you like and don’t forget to visit Paul’s post now while you are here! If we were having Coffee Original idea from http://parttimemonster.wordpress.com/
