Good morning all.
Well last week flew by.
I had a lovely meet up with an old school friend at Erddig, Wrexham. A lovely walk and lunch. The gardens were very colourful.
On Thursday we went up onto the Stiperstones to pick bilberries.
It was really warm and I only managed to pick just over half a kilo but they will be delicious in a crumble or as a cheesecake topping. The views were stunning.
Then we had a walk at Attingham and a quick lunch out too.
On Sunday afternoon we went to Shrewsbury Castle to watch a small and totally brilliant theatre group perform Twelfth Night in the grounds. We sat on picnic chairs and enjoyed a gin and tonic on a lovely sunny afternoon. Again, the gardens, tubs, hanging baskets etc around our town are just gorgeous.
Sadly, this week started with our friends' double funeral. I think they had a good send off but still a sad day for all.
So making the most of every day, Annie and I had quality time together today and I collected some more of her donated fabric.
I have made two more hang about bins.
Angela ( Crafting with Jack) said she might like one.
So, for a donation to the charity, take your pick Angela! I hope you like them.
Enjoy the sunshine everyone.
I have to harvest our home grown veg today. We have loads of beans, courgettes and tomatoes.
x x Jo
13 comments:
the days out look beautiful, glad the weather behaved for you. hope you have a happy woyww Helen #2
Hello Jo 🤗 popping my head back in, I'm so sorry it's been a while! What a beautiful time you've been having ... does the soul good to meet up with good friends, spending time together 💕 Enjoy your bilberries 😋 We have plans to go pick wild berries as soon as they ripen ( not quite ready yet) we've had an odd nibble 😋 on our walks but still not quite there yet ... soon we tell ourselves.
Your Sunday afternoon sounds idyllic ⭐️ beautiful photo!
Thinking of you as I type at the passing of your friends , hugging you close 🤗 We started this week with my Aunty's funeral, never easy to lose those we love to next door.
Tooo you and Annie 💕 and beautiful fabric created into works of art 🪡 Happppy harvesting today Jo 🥒🍅 nothing tastes better than homegrown!
Sending lots of love and hugs Tracy #14 xxxx
I’m pleased the funeral went as well as these things can, it seems fitting that the lifelong couple went together in the end. I’m glad you’ve had such a lovely week being out and about too, I bet the play was fantastic in Shrewsbury Castle, we rather liked it there. Lovely little bins too, I bet they go like hot cakes!
Hugs LLJ 1 xxx
Other than the sadness of a double funeral, it sounds like you had a joyful week. I have never heard of bilberries, but if it's a berry, I'm sure I would LOVE it.
I enlarged the photo from Erddig. The flowers were really colorful. I can see why you enjoyed your visit.
Nice to be able to attend a theater on the green, so to speak. That is a beautiful castle and lovely flowers and hanging baskets. Such a lovely area where you live, dear.
Nice hang bags. You picked some lovely fabric. Happy WOYWW from # 6.
I love the latest two hang abouts Jo....oh to choose between them.
Hugs,
Annie x
Hi Jo, looks like you have had some good days out. That second photo made me think of TTD needlefelt pictures. Where do the weeks go? Happy WOYWW, have a great week, love n hugs Cindyxx #9
Lovely days out and gorgeous gardens to see! Hope the rest of your week is lovely!
Glenda #18
A busy week and sounds like a busy day to come with the harvesting on the cards.
Some lovely photos Jo, I really enjoyed them.
Hugs, neet 3 xx
Looks like you've had some great days out Jo. Sorry about the loss of your friends. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #16
So sorry about your loss, Jo. Glad the rest of your week was happy. I love bilberries; I’m not sure they grow down here.
Your little bins are great.
Take care and happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 10 x
Hi Jo, I'm late today as we've been to the fish farm this morning. The bins are so useful, I use mine at the craft club and wouldn't be without it. Pleased to see you've had a good week too. Sending you hugs and wishes for a happy and creative woyww, Angela x15x
Super hanging bins, lovely colours this week. Hugs BJ#5
You really have visited some lovely places. We hope to visit Erdigg in the Autumn. Sorry about the loss of your friends, hugs, Chrisx
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