Carrying on with the Summertime outings, we visited my favourite garden centre - lovely tea and scones to be had sitting underneath the ruins on a pretty Summer's day - and although I didn't buy anything, I've got my eye on a rather nice bright pink Buddleia (Butterfly Bush) but I'm hoping it's come down in price by the time I get a chance to go back and rescue it.
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| We discovered a couple of new-to-us beaches but nearly got caught out with the parking attendant when I had no change for the meter. I put on my 'hopeless old lady looking after the grandchildren' act and he very kindly let me off that one time! |
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| There was a lot of putting up of feet on the too hot days! |
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| Through the garden gate into a rather posh stately home which is five minutes away and had an open day a couple of weeks ago. We took a picnic and did some exploring afterwards. |
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| A very grand pad indeed with spectacular views from inside, of the Edinburgh skyline. |
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| Peek-a-boo! |
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| The little-est person in the family had a staycation with his parents in this fabulous holiday home near Ullapool. This was his favourite spot. He was mesmerised by the sea (loves paddling, no matter how cold it is on his tiny toes). |
Last but not least, in the absence of the annual flower show again this year, we submitted a cake baked by the biggest girlie (she decorated the plate too!) into the online local agricultural show and won first prize (a ticket to next year's show which will hopefully be live by then). Not quite the same as attending in person but so be it.
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Thanks to everyone who visited last time. I really appreciate you taking the time to read my offerings which at best aren't so exciting in the grand scheme of things and maybe at worst, incredibly boring but nevertheless, it's a lovely way to keep in touch, don't you think?
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'Til next time.
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Your photos are just wonderful Anne .. special times spent with the ones you love. And that cake - how I wish I could reach into my screen & taste test 😉❤
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Julie. Yes, the cake was baked from scratch, she didn't even need a recipe and it was filled and decorated with all our favourites i.e. vanilla, coconut and mini-marshmallows!!
Deletecake looks really delicious and I think it's a nice touch to decorate the plate too. You have had some good times this Summer with the grandkids :) Royal Botanic Gardens look worth a visit :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Betty. We've had a really good time on our little outings. xxx
DeleteAll of your adventures sound like so much fun. I would have loved to see the parking attendant deal with you, you are a hoot! Stay safe my friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Meredith. We've made some lovely memories this summer. The girls are so easy to have around. I surely missed them this week when they went back to school.The parking attendant just happened to be young and handsome and I found it very easy to feign being a useless old crone!! x
DeleteNo wonder that's your favourite garden, it's gorgeous. Mind you, the little lad's view is incredible. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Vix. Yes, the view is stunning - it's a holiday home owned by my daughter-in-law's friend but my son was rather miffed they didn't get 'mates' rates'!
DeleteHi Annie! Oh, that cake! Yum! You are such a good granny, taking the kids on fun outings!
ReplyDeleteI hope you buy the butterfly bush! We had a fierce rain last night and my cosmos and some sunflowers took a beating. It's almost time to pull stuff up.
I hope you are well! Are you ready for Jolly? It might be a while, but he's coming for you! Love love!
Thanks Pom. Outings are much better with good company! Yes, I read about the bad weather, probably a backlash from Storm Henri? I hope Jolly gets here before our weather turns or we might both suffer from a little cabin fever!xx
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