Everything will be okay in the end – If it’s not okay – It’s not the end.
I couldn’t decide what the topic of my blog post would be today – I ruminated over it all week – and thought, maybe I should post about …
Bring in the Surgeons …
We have three large trees in the garden that need annual attention – last year husband and I tackled them by pruning as much as we could and shifting all the debris to the tip. But this year the trees have excelled themselves and the job was just too big for us to handle. So I called the tree surgeons in for an estimate – but no, too boring ~ perhaps I’ll leave that for another day …
or maybe a post about …
The Day That The Rains Came Down …
The wind was stronger – clouds racing fast across the sky – then it happened – the heavens opened. The thirsty garden soaked it up gratefully – but I felt sad that the weeks and weeks of warm, dry weather, were over. It seemed strange to pull out my waterproof jacket and dig into the depths of my handbag for my umbrella – it also seemed weird to be fully dressed. I don’t adapt well to an indoor life and as the weather turns I have to motivate myself each day to make the most of my time – I guess I’m just an outdoors kind of girl – no, that’s boring too …
Okay, so what about …
The Great Autumn Wardrobe Changeover …
I spent time changing my wardrobe over from summer to winter. Putting away the short-sleeved T-shirts, shorts, skirts and sandals and bringing out out the long-sleeved, sweaters and sturdier boots and shoes. All of which resulted in two bags of clothes and shoes to be taken to the charity shops. I am not quite sure how I accumulate all this stuff as I don’t buy very much – they just seem to multiply when I’m not looking. Very strange … no, everyone else is doing that one …
Maybe a post about …
Re-charging my batteries …
Saturday morning was a wash-out so I took some down-time to re-charge my batteries. Reading, watching a film, more reading, a bit of cooking and generally relaxing – did I feel guilty – not a bit. No, not that one either – a bit of a flimsy premise
I thought about sharing the results of a personality test – but that is a bit self-indulgent, so no, that one went in the rubbish bin too ..
Personality Test …
I do like a good personality quiz – if I see one I just have to take it – to see if I am what I think I am. This one at 16 Personalities – is very comprehensive and pretty darn accurate too. Apparently I am an empathic and idealistic individual who enjoys exploring interesting ideas known for my poetic nature, intuitive skills and pure, childlike enthusiasm. Having a talent for self-expression, revealing my secrets through fictional characters.So far so good.
Strengths - Idealistic, Seek and value harmony, Open minded and flexible, Very creative, Passionate and energetic, Dedicated and hardworking.
Weakness - Too idealistic, Too altruistic, Impractical, Dislike dealing with data, Take things too personally, Difficult to get to know.
So how does that fit in with who I perceive myself to be – most of it is spot on – not sure if I like what I read though.
By this time I am running out of ideas …
A Sure Sign of Autumn …
Is when we oil the patio furniture and store it in the shed keeping it safe and dry till the summer returns. Goodbye languid days sitting beneath the umbrella reading, watching the comings and going of birds, bees and butterflies, drinking tea and eating cake – definitely not this one - what was I thinking ! …
In the end I made the decision on a greenhouse post, surely everyone loves a post about the greenhouse - telling you about …
Bringing the Outside In …
When the weather outside is less than perfect – cold, wet and blustery – I retreat to the greenhouse to get my gardening fix. Tender plants have been brought in ready for cuttings to be taken – an insurance against a hard winter – a job that I always enjoy doing.
And my thoughts turn to indoor gardening – planting bulbs in pots for the house. When the Cyclamen season is upon us I buy loads of cheap plants and put them in old white serving dishes where they provide colour, scent and charm for a few weeks before going out into the greenhouse then being planted outdoors in a reasonably shady place – even if they don’t survive I haven’t lost much as they are so cheap at 50pence a plant – that can’t be bad.
But it doesn’t stop there – oh no! I also plant bulbs of Snowdrops, Muscari, Tazzetta Narcissus (multi-flowered), Crocus, Chionodoxa, Iris, Hyacinth – in any decorative container I can lay my hands on. Most need to be kept in the cold and dark for about 10-15 weeks to simulate winter – I do try to do this to get some flowering by Christmas – a ploy which isn’t always successful, but worth trying. Some years I just can’t get my act together in time – and always regret it.
So even though the weather is atrocious and no real gardening can be done – at least I can ensconce myself in the greenhouse and do a little pottering – in the hope of cheering up those drab winter months – bringing the outside in.
Hope you didn’t find all this too boring!
See you next week – same time, same place.
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