Monday, 30th September 2024 - Coffee Pot

I had a chat with someone today. They didn't know about by Connected Postcard Project. I thought that many of you may not either. So here it is ..... Every day for the 366 days of this year I am painting/printing a postcard and sending it to family, friends old and new. They can keep them or send them onto a friend. I have had some wonderful replies. 

What a treat of a day it's been. I got up and put on my yoga kit. After a mug of tea, putting away the shopping Tescos delivered and a coffee, Adriene and I spent 46 minutes on the yoga mat. I haven't done any yoga for weeks. I stretched bits that I haven't stretched for ages and it felt so good. 

I had a zoom meeting with a couple of other artists, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was great to talk about art to other people who understand our passion even if it is our favourite brush. I did a linocut of a coffee pot while we were zooming.

This evening Tim was in London. Tom cooked me the most delicious meal of creamy mushroom pasta topped with perfectly cooked steak. We ate it watching Back to Black drinking a glass or two of white wine. Thank you Tom I very much appreciated being cooked for.

Coffee Pot 

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Sunday, 29th September 2024 - A Copper Anniversary

It is our anniversary today. Seven years ago we got married on a windy but sunny day in the lighthouse at Dungeness. It was a very happy day. 

Today's postcard is for Tim. Copper symbolises our 7 year anniversary. I painted the lighthouse we got married in using my homemade copper and willow inks.

A Copper Anniversary
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Saturday, 28th September 2024 - Logs at Howfield

We are looking after friends hens while they are holidaying in Italy. Tim and I fed the chickens and collected their eggs. A perk of our job is that they are very keen and competent gardeners. We have had red and yellow tomatoes, courgettes and raspberries. Fabulous.

This afternoon we swung by High Brooms to do a bit of shopping in Aldi and return some plumbing bits to Toolstation. The rest of the afternoon and early evening we spent at Nick and Alli's with Si, Lesley, Mick and Lucy. Nick had enticed some crayfish into a net with tinned sardines. After a purge and a plunge into boiling water we peeled them. They were delicious fried in butter, garlic and chilli. Alli cooked us a mutton curry and a veggie one. She is a wonderful cook. Lucy had made a massive and very yummy frangipane tart. Very lovely it was drizzled with her homemade damson gin sauce. Such talented friends. 

I am very very proud of our granddaughter Raffy who came second in her climbing competition today. Harriet sent me a video of her climbing with harness and ropes and had four climbs with only one attempt at each one. Amazing. Well done Raffy.

Logs at Howfield 

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Friday, 27th September 2024 - Cornus kousa with Fruit

I thoroughly highly recommend you go and see Abba Voyage. We had a fantastic afternoon/evening yesterday with Si and Lesley celebrating Lesley's birthday. We met them on the train. We were drinking our gin and tonic when the train stopped in a tunnel. There was a bit of smoke which had caused a passenger to panic and pull the communication cord. Si had said they had seen a steam train passing through Paddock Wood earlier. The smoke got caught in the tunnel. Panic averted although Lesley did a rapid downing of her G&T. After a few train changes and following Tim's guidance we arrived in Pudding Mill Lane. The meal and drinks at Jim and Tonic at The Print House was the perfect start to our adventure. Lesley and I had a flight of gin - three different gins and a little tonic. After my meal I had a very delicious Expresso Martini. It cost more than Tim's pizza ... but it was sooooo worth it. The Abba Voyage experience was incredible.The holograms were amazing and so realistic. The music old and new was great. What a fantastic time. You must go.

Today has been a very very soggy one. Lindsey came with sticky lemon tarts and pastel de natas. So delicious. We had tea and coffee while we nattered. Thank you so much for dropping in and sharing your stories. 

I found a quick recipe using the butternut squash I had living in my vegetable basket. Two hours later it was ready.

Today's postcard is of the tree that I grew from seed. It is now 30 years old and flourishing and has some unusual looking fruit. I have looked it up on Google and they are edible. I think I will do a bit more research before tucking in.

Cornus kousa with Fruit 

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Thursday, 26th September 2024 - Jim and Tonic at The Print House

I am typing this just after midday. It's going to be a late one tonight. I don't want to blog at midnight. 

My guests had their breakfast before going off to feed the gorillas at Port Lympne. I am intrigued. I will be quizzing them about it over breakfast tomorrow.

Mark the Miele technician arrived. I took him upstairs to my bedroom where my roller iron resides. It was working perfectly when he tried it. Damn. It was hiding it's intermittent fault out of shame. He has replaced various parts. I have given it a test drive and so far all good.

Knowing we are going to Jim and Tonic at The Print House this evening today's postcard is of the restaurant - shame there were no people in the image I found. I have used a new ink pen that has a bent nib. I saw it on Instagram being used for pen and ink drawing. It is an odd one.

I need to change into something suitable for watching Abba. Talk later.

Jim and Tonic at The Print House 

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Wednesday, 25th September 2024 - Bumble Bee on Basil

 I have baked bread and chocolate brownies for new guests arriving. I had just put the brownies in the oven when my lovely sister dropped in for tea. It is Lindsey's recipe and I still use the card she wrote out for me years ago. It is looking a bit smudged but I love it. Always great to have a drop-in friend.

Cutting flowers with secateurs to make the bnb room charming I secateured my finger - just a little bit but it is damn annoying having to wear a plaster that keeps getting wet. I have tried for lots of sympathy. I got a bit.

Bumble Bee on Basil 

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Tuesday, 24th September 2024 - Tiny Fungi on a Twig

It's been a quiet day in Benenden. I caught up with lots of 'stuff'.

Harriet was in Cranbrook having her teeth shined. She dropped by afterwards. Fable was beside himself with delight to see her with lots of jumping about and happy tail wagging. I was delighted to see her too but kept my emotions more muted. We had coffee at Little Holt with Tom. I left the siblings to catch up. Back home I did a couple of hours of ironing shirts and blouses that I had been putting off. It is a tedious task. It didn't help that I am not thrilled with the book I am listening to. Any suggestions for a good murder/mystery/thriller please.

Today's postcard is of a tiny twig with tiny fungi Harriet found in our garden. She foraged some big white ones from our woodland edge and took them to Michael for identification. His advice was not to eat them as they can put you in a coma - good advice.

I cooked mussels for dinner. No chips. I cooked some little potatoes and we had them squished under the mussels to soak up the juice. 

Tiny Fungi on a Twig 

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Monday, 23rd September 2024 - Brunch and Brew

I woke up at 6.30am - far too early to get up I decided so I closed my eyes for a little doze. Next time I looked at the time it was 8.30 am. Children sleep a lot when they are going through a growth spurt. Unfortunately, I seem to be growing but widthways.

I met Pippa and June for coffee and cake in the newly opened Brunch and Brew. It was packed. It was good to see Pippa looking beautiful and youthful looking June. We missed Linda who is the corner of our quartet. I bought a blouse from The White Stuff. I have decided I don't like it now I have got it home. I also bought a shoulder phone bag. I don't like that now I have got it home. I will be returning them both.

Back home I plugged in my audio book and did some weeding. No need to cook dinner tonight as Tim mistakingly turned Tom's freezer off. Tom turned the contents of his freezer (minus the Fable's meat) into a very welcome meal. I do love being cooked for. Thank you Tom it was delicious.

Brunch and Brew 

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Sunday, 22nd September 2024 - Cousins and their Dogs

Lightening and thunder woke me up in the night. I went down to the kitchen to check Fable was ok. He was curled up sleeping on his bed. Not a dog bothered by storms. This morning he checked both doors at Little Holt to see if Tom was home. He refused his breakfast, wasn't tempted by his stinky tripe treats and sat and watched me throw his frisbee!!! He was delighted to have Tom home and so was I. I don't like to see him sad.

The community apple orchard in Iden Green was holding an open day. Tim, Tom, Fable and I dropped by and met Lindsey, Alice and Roni. The cider was very drinkable. I had a pint and fell asleep when I got home.

I am typing being bombarded by moths. It is tipping it down with rain outside but warm so we have the top of the stable door open hence the moth intrusion.

Cousins and their Dogs 

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Saturday, 21st September 2024 - Great Achievement

Tim and I went to the Ploughing Match with Fable. I got a coffee with Fable in tow only to loose the Morris. We went on a search to find them. Fable decided that he was going no further and stopped. He's a big strong dog and no pulling or coxing would get him to move until he was ready. So I stood like a lemon in the heat, it was a sunny morning, until he deemed it ok to us carry on. Tom, Jon and Cass were cycling 55 miles from London to Brighton raising money for charities while I was watching the Weald of Kent Morris eating ice-cream. Well done, a wonderful achievement.

We dropped by the Bell and Jorrocks on our way home from the ploughing at Honey Farm and had an impromptu lunch with Nick and Suzy. I had the most delicious ham and mustard sandwich. What a treat. Great pub.

Great Achievement

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Friday, 20th September 2024 - Oak and Sheep beyond The Halfway House

The torrential rain, lightning and thunder was not what my weather app forecast this morning. It passed and I met my good friend Sarah for coffee. Wendy's in Cranbrook is the best for sharing a bacon roll with a side of chilli jam. We haven't seen each other for many many weeks. She still looks the same. We had another coffee as we had lots to catch up on. We parted with the promise of getting together for dinner with Nigel and Tim.

I came home and spent a happy hour or so in my studio doing a linocut. It is of an aster which is the birth flower of September. Four misprints and I was happy with the birthday card I made for Lesley.

The Halfway House garden was warm enough to sit in this afternoon drinking gin and tonic and beer with Nick, Alli, Si, Lesley and Fable who laid under the table. We have a dinner date set at Nick and Alli's with crayfish from their lake on the menu.

Aster for September birthdays

Oak and Sheep beyond The Halfway House 

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Thursday, 19th September 2024 - Tea at Hole Park

I have scrambled guests eggs for the last time for a few days. I look forward to pottering around in my slippers and dressing gown drinking copious cups of tea in the mornings.

After a couple of mugs of stimulating coffee I stripped beds and scrubbed showers. Feeling virtuous I had a break to read my new art book. I am full of inspiration to make something big and abstract.

This afternoon we drove to Dingleden to walk with Tony and Wendy. It was sunny and surprisingly too warm to be wearing jeans. The others were sensibly in shorts. We walked along brambly footpaths, good thing I was wearing jeans, to Hole Park where we stopped for tea before heading through Christmas tree fields back to Dingleden. 

While eating homemade bean and feta burgers Tim and I watched About Time with Tom and Fable. Great film with Bill Nighy if you need feel good watch.

Tea at Hole Park 

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Wednesday, 18th September 2024 - Book and Dahlia's

I love these warm sunny autumn days with the nights drawing in. Nearly time to light the woodburner.

You might not ever see me again as my ironing pile is voracious in its growth. I now have to wait eight more days for my roller iron to be fixed. Yesterday's technician cancelled. Then you wont see me because I will be ironing. So frustrating.

After a weeding session I framed pictures and delivered them to Bayliss & Co, we went shopping with my Tescos Clubcard and stocked up on wine, flour and tinned pilchards. This afternoon I made courgette and tomato soup that we had while watching Nightsleeper - the verdict is out as to whether it is a good watch.

Today's postcard is of my bookgroup reading from Alli and flowers grown by Esther.

Book and Dahlias 

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Tuesday, 17th September 2024 - Houses on Woodchurch Green

I have found my drypoint plates that I have been searching for. This afternoon I got some framed ready to take into Bayliss & Co in Tenterden. It is run by Beth who has curated the most wonderful selection of work from local artists and I am very privileged to be one of them.

Late morning/early afternoon I sat with a group of artists from WOKAS on the village green in Woodchurch. The wind blew canvases off their easels but we braved it out for our art. I drew today's postcard of the houses around the green then turned 180 degrees and set out painting a watercolour of the church. I miss calculated. My painting is missing the church. I had a lovely few hours.

It has been months since our book group with Alli and Lesley have met. This evening we got together at The Halfway House to discuss Weyward by Emilia Hart which was brief as it was ages since we read it. I ate much needed liver and bacon. Alli has given us The Appeal by Janice Hallett to read in the form of a proper book with pages. The next book group will be closer in time so hopefully are memories of the book will provide a bit more discussion. We did find lots of other very important things to chat about.

Houses on Woodchurch Green 

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Woodchurch Green 

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Monday, 16th September 2024 - The Last Raspberries

I had a shockingly early breakfast. I am used to a bit of a lie-in. 7.40am and my guest was ready for coffee and scrambled eggs. He is delightful. At least it meant I had many hours in my day to clean out my studio where the mice have been partying.

Tim, Tom and Fable went for an afternoon walk - no whistling frisbee today. It is a good time to chat and catch up. 

The Last Raspberries 

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Sunday, 15th September 2024 - A Sunday Stroll

I woke up to the smell of croissant. After breakfast we wellied up and went out into another sunny day for a walk around Benenden with Jo and Elaine, Tom and Fable joined us. 

It could have been the last lunch we have in the garden. Tim had made soup which was accompanied by a variety of cheese, rolls and blueberry chilli jam. Oh and pickled onions that I had a craving for. 

Jo and Elaine have returned to London. It has been a lovely weekend. Having friends to stay is an excellent reason for exploring, entertaining and eating. 

I have been catapulted back into hosting bed and breakfast guests.

A Sunday Stroll 

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Saturday, 14th September 2024 - Garden at Lamb House

After drinking two mugs of tea and a coffee I was ready for the day. We took Jo and Elaine to Rye Harbour and walked thousands of steps around the nature reserve in the gently autumn sun. The cormorants were most entertaining. The Boson's Bite was the perfect place to stop for sandwiches. The seals weren't in the harbour today. Back in Rye town we visited Lamb House making the most of our National Trust cards. What a charming place. Elaine's exuberance has inspired me to read books by Henry James and E F Benson who both resided there. A hot chocolate at Knoops has been put on the to-do list for a future date as we ran out of time.

We got home to find apple juice from Malcolm and Margaret's apple trees which was perfect with ice, sparkling water and a slice of cherry and almond cake Tim had made.

This evening we went to The Woodcock with Lindsey for dinner. I had some very tasty lamb. It was buzzing with people. Back home the heating was needed for a boost of warmth while we sat drinking tea, whisky and triple sec. I am ready for my bed.

I did a sketch of the garden at Lamb house sitting on a bench in the afternoon sun. 

Garden at Lamb House 

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Friday, 13th September 2024 - Sissinghurst

This morning I spent preparing tomato tarte tatin, fish chowder and bramley apple crumble for a dinner of 8 or 9. This afternoon we picked up Jo and Elaine from Staplehurst station and made the most of their National Trust membership by taking them to Sissinghurst Castle Gardens. After a wander around the garden we had a drink in The Three Chimneys which is the best pub for a dimming afternoon. We had very lovely evening with very lovely friends I am ready for bed.

Sissinghurst 

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Thursday, 12th September 2024 - Asters for Kindness and Love

I love having bnb guests and I love not having bnb guests. We have a break of a few days which is delightful. Friends are coming to stay. I can wander unhindered in my PJs in the morning which would be totally inappropriate for paying guests.

Tim and I went out with a shopping list. Three hours later and we returned with extra things in our basket and some missing.

Mike and Pippa met us at The Ewe and Lamb in Rolvenden. We celebrated Pippa and Herbie being signed off from their consultants. Amazing. I am so proud of you both.

There is a film playing in the background as I type. Tom is working on a bit of coding. Tim's eyes are heavy. I have no idea what is going on!!! I don't think it is a very riveting watch.

I like a list. I have one for our evening meal tomorrow with good friends. I have one for food preparation. I know I will be awake in the night wondering what I have missed.

Goodnight lovely people

Asters for Kindness and Love 

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Wednesday, 11th September 2024 - Evening Walk

Tim did some major pruning of many shrubs this morning. Lindsey popped round for a cup of tea. We sat on the bench watching Fable and Fritha playing. I handed her some leather gloves to fend off the shrubs spikes so she could help me tidy and clear Tim's cuttings. Thank you for helping out. It is a job that I rather detest. 

Tim cooked me one of my favourite meals tonight. Spinach and eggs baked in a white sauce. Just perfect for a Wednesday evening.

I am typing my blog drinking a G&T that I made earlier. Tom suggested I put in the fridge and could have it after we had been for an evening walk. I was hesitant about going as it was getting dark and my home seemed so cosy. I did go and had a thoroughly lovely time, chatted with a neighbour and listened to owls twit twooing.  My G&T tastes the better for it. Thank you Tom.

Evening Walk 

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Tuesday, 10th September 2024 - Ready for the Chop

I tried ironing my bnb bedding with my push along iron. Tim said I should wait until my roller iron is mended next Tuesday. I rejected his idea. After 15 minutes of still wrinkled duvet covers I conceded defeat. I think I will hang fire until my roller iron is fixed!!! 

Harriet gave me some yellow courgettes. I chopped them up with tomatoes, red onion, red peppers, olives and anchovies and baked them. They were very delicious with salmon and jacket potatoes. Tom joined us. I love cooking for Tim and Tom after they have had a day of work. 

Ready for the Chop 

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Monday, 9th September 2024 - Satsumas in a Blue Bowl

Guests have gone. Our 88year old guest was full of life. Her advice was to keep busy and positive for a happy life. She was going home for a game of Whist and fish and chips. A fantastic philosophy.

I have someone coming to fix my Miele roller iron in a couple of weeks time.  I bought it 21 years. Will they fix it??? If not I might give up bed and breakfast. After a session of ironing today with board and iron I am not keen to keep that up.

I have been looking where to get my daffodil and tulip bulbs from for potting up this autumn. B&Q seem to be the best place. Anyone know anywhere better let me know.

We are watching a psychological film drama, called The Lost Daughter, with Olivia Coleman who seems to be able to morph into any character. It's weird and disturbing, I am not sure the best thing to be watching on a Monday evening. I cooked Carrot and Feta burgers for dinner. They sound odd but they were very delicious with taziki, burger buns I made in the bread maker, and salad and homemade chips. Tom and Fable left us after dinner as he had work to do and wasn't taken with our film choice. 

My tangerines in a blue bowl were the inspiration for today's postcard. I liked the colour combination.

Satsumas in a Blue Bowl 

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Sunday, 8th September 2024 - Missing their Brother

Damn and damn again. My loved and cherished  Miele roller iron rolls but does not heat up any longer. It needs to have an urgent repair to its heating elements. It's going to take me ages ironing bedding with my push along iron. Damn again. A walk with Tim, Tom, Fable and his whistling frisbee made me feel a whole lot better.

Today's postcard is for Matt. He was unable to come to the wedding yesterday. We missed you on the naughty table - and yes, we were put in the corner! Your sisters looked beautiful.

Missing a Brother 

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Saturday, 7th September 2024 - The hues of Dahlias

 My guests had scrambled and poached eggs and out the door ready for their day of touristing the sights.

Tim and I have spent a wonderful afternoon and evening celebrating Alex and Esther's wedding in Rotherfield. Tim knew the area but it was an enigma to me. I love exploring new places and it is less than an hour from our doorstep. It was a beautiful church wedding with a stunning bride and groom. The reception has caused many a headache for family and friends due to the venue being in a field that got sodden by the past few days torrential rain. Six tonnes of wood chippings and a couple of extra tents and we were none the wiser it all looked perfect to us. Congratulations to Alex and Esther. It was lovely being with good friends and catching up with those infrequent ones. We have plans for more adventures together.

Today's postcard is a reflection of the dahlias that Esther and Alex had grown for the wedding. They were stunning and not a slug or snail in sight.

The hues of dahlias 

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Friday, 6th September 2024 - The Ivy Barn

I am typing after a varied day. I have a little glass of red wine that is perfect.

We had torrential rain, lightening and thunder as I was showering and getting dressed this morning. I was grateful that it abated on my drive to Wickhambreaux. Harriet drove Herbie and I to Dover Hospital. He was so so so very brave. Harriet was so so so very brave. I was so so so very proud. He has been signed off after his accident last December. Just fantastic and fabulous. Herbie went back into school for fish and chips - it's Friday. Harriet and I had a coffee in The Ivy Barn. It was buzzing. They do the best cheese scones with loads of butter.

Tim saw in our new bnb guests with tea and chocolate brownies. Lindsey dropped by with Fritha and had an non alcohol g&t. I had one with alcoholic gin It is always lovely to see her and we can burble about our wonderful grandchildren. We are blessed.

The day ended with Tom cooking us an amazing and delicious guinea fowl/pasta/red wine dish. We had some glasses of wine before he headed back to Little Holt to work. Thank you Tom. So wonderful to be cooked for.

The Ivy Barn 

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Thursday, 5th September 2024 - Clarke Gate

I had a changeover to do this morning. Damn I missed out on two outings. One was painting outside but that was rained off. Another was coffee with Pippa, Linda and June. I didn't have the morning free to join them. I expect they missed me.

Fable and his whistling frisbee, Tim. Tom and I went for a walk this afternoon. The torrential rain had reduced to a drizzle. The view through a tunnel of trees is the subject of today's postcard. 

This evening we had pizza and drinks, I like the Kriek cherry beer, with Steve and Angie at a quiet McCanns. I found out lots of news about Benenden movements. I am off to bed to read my book.

Clarke Gate 

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Wednesday, 4th September 2024 - Rose from Tom

I weeded around the pond until the rain and a need for dinner set in. I am loving having Tom and Fable here. It would be perfect if we could have Harriet and her family living here too. I am sure we could fit another couple of houses into our garden. I am so proud of our grandchildren who have started the new school year bravely with a few tears from the little one and nerves from the girls. Squeezes my heart.

We are watching Sherwood. We have seen it before. It is even better the second time around. Very gritty. just found out there is another series. Excellent.

Today's postcard is a painting of a rose that Tom gave me. It is a tiny pot rose that I will transfer into the garden.... but..... as I saw two deer jumping around our flower beds today and knowing their penchant for roses it may be short lived.  

Roses from Tom 

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Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 - Grandma's Chairs

I left my guests with their scrambled eggs and Tim to keep their coffee topped up. Tom, Fable and I went for a walk this morning. We didn't meet another person on the whole walk.

I have been thinking of my grandchildren going back to school today. Big changes for them all. I send them loads of hugs and love and look forward to hearing from them and how they are getting on.

It was a lovely surprise to see a very old friend Sarah-Jane this afternoon. She left a book for the grandchildren to read. We had tea in the garden and caught up on news and a bit of gossip. I read somewhere that socialising is one of the best ways to keep an active mind. Mine must be full of beans now.

When I was little I remember sitting in my Grandparents garden in chairs that had a canopy. I always loved them. Fourteen years ago when Harriet was expecting Hetty I bought some so we could sit and rest in the garden shaded from the sun. They have had new covers and are one of my favourite places to read my book.  

Grandma's Chairs 

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Monday, 2nd September 2024 - Silver Birch for Love

Over tea, coffee, croissant and porridge we chatted about family and holidays with Dave and Josie who stayed last night. Tom and Fable joined us. I am looking forward to him staying with us.

I got the house and bnb room ready for guests who I wasn't sure would be turning up. Our last communication was in February. I made up a tea tray in preparation of their arrival and left it with Tim while I went to a WOKAS committee meeting in Tenterden. I had a great couple of hours discussing exhibition venues, get togethers and our open day. Our next meeting is a lunch in The Woolpack so we can check out their barn as an exhibition space. 

Today's postcard is of the silver birch trees in Clive's garden. They are a symbol of love. The person I am sending it to has had some tragic times. I admire her positive attitude and energy.

Silver Birch for Love 

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Sunday, 1st September 2024 - Elizabeth's Grapes

It has been been a delightful day, a little hot and sticky in places. We held a family get together in the garden. So many came including the three 20ish year olds, some very active little ones and a couple of lively not so little ones, aunties, uncles, mothers, fathers, nieces, nephews, grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters. Alice had run a marathon that morning. The Evans had been climbing. Others had driven many many miles. I was very touched that we all got together. We ate and drank and chatted under umbrellas. I have found that I quite like table tennis.

Thank you to everyone who sent kind messages about our cat, Morris. She died this afternoon. It will be very odd not to have her around. Harriet worked out she was 22 years and 4 months old. And no, I don't want a kitten.

Elizabeth's Grapes 

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