Good morning everyone, bit of a grey day here today. Just having a cuppa then will take Heidi out for her first walk. She almost fell down the stairs, she turns around to 45°so I had to catch her while trying not to fall down myself 😱. Sainsbury’s shopping later and speedway tonight.

Evening!
Hemmy- a lovely day here too, so nice to be able to be gardening in the warm! Did you get to sit outside? Yes, the pastry was nice, not something I’d want too often!
Dave- well done catching Heidi, that sounded close…enjoy the speedway!
Jean & Nana- hope you both had good journeys home & a lovely break!
Well, managed a FD today after overindulging! Finding keto very hard work at the moment…Had a bit of stress worrying about son- he has to re-apply for his job, so is very fed up & talking about not doing that to concentrate on his business- he does have a car loan to keep paying, but also hasn’t found any properties over the last few weeks…plus he’s a moody thing it’s nice when he’s out all day at work! (His father’s genes, not mine of course 😂)
Lots of gardening done today, & had a hair cut!

Afternoon!
Dave- good that the dog owner was considerate, & that Heidi got to say hello!
Jean- boules today, or are you shattered after all your walkibg?!
Hemmy- had a sniff of some cow parsley today when out with Xena- not that bad! Major progress with her lead today- a crop sprayer in the field where we started our walk, so couldn’t let her off, she was loopy with excitement but heeled well!
Been to Mum’s to see aunt & uncle- haven’t seen them for about 18months, so lovely to meet up. Mum’s going back with them today- alot of driving for my uncle though, he’s 81, we had offered to do one way…lovely & sunny so we all sat outside. Off to take Xena to the beach soon 😀

Morning All..
A relaxing day ahead for me, hoping for a sit in the garden later..

Some shopping and a grass cut, I suppose I could push in a car wash too..

Must move and get the boy on his walk, we are both in a lazy mode he is still fast asleep.

Kay..
Safe journey to Chester, have a lovely visit to your Mum.. enjoy your break ..

Have a lovely day everyone

Jean x

Hi FBBs hope all is well with you Xxxx

A glorious day .. planting up beans today .. got tomatoes plants sorted yesterday.

Mr Pip has rolled again today third time this week and it reeks. I think its Deer .
Hopefully not tomorrow as i am going out to lunch at my favourite place by the canal. So I wouldn’t fancy cleaning him up before going Lol

I have been rather lax with the carbs count this weekend.. Crusty bread and cakes. I must stop it from now as Kristy here from Thursday till Monday .. and that means out eating and lots of extra calories. lol

Sym glad you enjoyed your away time .. a nice lot of walking there. Enjoy your relaxing time today in the garden.

HH .. Hope you are having a lovely day knowing your Mum is safe an sound.

Brads .Lots of sport to look forward too.

Take care all ..

This is our one precious life so choose the people you walk the path with carefully. Xxxx

Afternoon!
Jean- so pleased that you had a good break, the first one done, hopefully it’ll give you confidence to go again…
Dave- shame about the sport last night! Hope the speedway is better! Do you still do a Sunday roast in the summer?
Hemmy- better have a few good days before Kristy comes then! Naughty Pip!
Sadly saw a dead seal on the beach yesterday- did think of Minols & her dog!
Not as warm here today, although got hot with our double length walk- must’ve dropped Xena’s lead when I gave her a drink, forgot to pick it up- only realised as we walked back to the car, so went back over the whole walk but it’d gone 😬 Xena didn’t mind though!
Fasting today, although very hungry!
Have a good day all!

Morning All…
Cloudy start needed a fleece on this mornings walk, sun expected later..

I am fasting today..so need to get a bit busy…Charlie’s veg to make, tomato soup to be made for the freezer. some more painting on my boules two coats. A quick hoover down stairs.

It always gets a bit quiet on the bank holidays, everyone is busy…

Mel..
Safe journey to Scotland and enjoy your holiday.

Anyone else fasting today or changing days?

Jean x

Hedgehog…
There could only be two of us for boules, one might bring her visitor again making 4 but she is unsure what times she’s leaving.

See what Jan wants to do, she is going on holiday on Friday depends how busy she is…

Made my veg, forgot to buy green beans and sprouts so not as good as usual, 4 portions of tomato soup.

Having a coffee and a sit…Charlie’s in a funny sulky mood may need my company, he’s very needy!

Keep strong I am ok up to now….

Jean x

Dave…
Well done on being strong 😇…good race…
X

Morning everyone didn’t post yesterday as we had a lovely visit from my sister and brother in law which was very enjoyable especially as we could sit outside in the garden to enjoy this lovely weather we’re having at the moment. We had a lovely time away the weather was a bit unpredictable but it didn’t stop us going out and about and having some enjoyable walks in new places. I plucked up courage to get on the scales last Friday morning and was pleased to see that I’d only gained one and a half pounds despite having some lovely meals out. Must’ve been the beach walking.
Far too many posts to catch up on so just hope that everyone is doing okay.
A friend coming to have lunch today with us so have had to rejig my usual FDs of Monday and Thursday to B2B Wednesday and Thursday which I’ll find hard but I do like the flexibility of the 5:2 way of life so that it fits around your life.
Have a good day everyone whether fasting or not today and keep safe. Will be back on here tomorrow.
Nana x

Hi FBBs Hope all is well with you Xxx

What some beautiful days we are having at long last. .. early walk this morning and lawns are mown already .

I am banning myself from the garden now till tomorrow afternoon. Well maybe a quick peep lol.

Really need a good clean through inside and a big shop now. Cant wait to see Kristy on Thursday it seems a long time.

We Had a lovely lunch yesterday while watching the canal boats go by. Fasting today and tomorrow as lots of calories will be consumed this week. lol

Nana .. glad you enjoyed your time away .. well done with just a tiny gain.

Have a good day everyone in the sunshine .. all that natural Vit D.. you cant beat it.

Appreciate good people , they are very hard to come by. Xxxx

Brads .. Its Aynho on the Oxford canal… its a very pretty village. Its called the Apricot village as lots of people grow them outside their homes. All is mainly stone.

Morning everyone had a lovely lunch and catch up with my friend yesterday. First of my B2B fast days today so plan on keeping busy which includes visiting our Daughter and son in law not forgetting Grand Dog Poppy. It’s going to be another warm day today here according to the local weather forecast. Hemmy not too long before Kristy will be with you again. Is she your only child? We only have our Daughter as I was left unable to have anymore after having her but I’m so grateful to have managed to have her.
Hedgehogs mmm ice cream haven’t had a seaside ice cream in ages.
Minols hope the boys shinty match went off alright.
Dave hope the sunburn has eased and that the weather has allowed you to keep wearing those shorts.
Have a good day everyone whether fasting or not today and keep safe.
Nana x

Hi Everyone – running aroudn like a mad thing just now, so may not be around much this week…but will be back next week and catch up then.
Mx

Hi FBBs hope all is well with you Xxxx

Another glorious day it could stay like this forever .. I love it.

Had a busy day so far ..

HH … Hoovered in all the corners lol Kristy would think it strange if I had gone a bit lax with my housekeeping although she is not very tidy herself Would prefer spending time with animals and wild life lol

Nana Yes Kristy is the only child.. 41 yrs old and no sign of Grandchildren .. Very career minded. I still think of her as 5yrs old though lol

Sym .. ..well done with the Boules you did brilliantly. Must be the painting. lol

I dont think I am competitive enough to play a sport ..

Minois.. Its to hot to go rushing around in this heat. Have a good week.

Brads … Be carefull re the delivery notices there are lots of scams around.

Trying to be mindful eating today.. but have had a Toffee cream Meringue after shopping.

Take care all .. Enjoy the day.

Until its our turn we should keep clapping for others its really that simple. Xxxx

Jean I am not as good as you. I got slaughtered at bowls 21-3.Spent another 2 hours in the sun but was prepared this time. Sunburn ok I put Aloe Vera gel on it.

Dave..
I feel I throw and it is what it is..others say I am good..I don’t think so…it’s just luck…our pitch isn’t good it needs a topping of grit, we rake it but it never runs true with stones in the way, children ride their bikes around it and make a mess..the men rake and riddled all the stones out this week it was much better.

Hedgehog..
I don’t think this weather is easy with food and drink, I find it hard….hope I do ok tomorrow…

Jean x

Good morning everyone, it’s a little dull here today and 17°C so much cooler temperature wise but still feels humid.Going to watch my mate bowling today,maybe I will learn something. I will keep the shorts on though, will take Heidi out now, she had a good day yesterday meeting 5 dogs.

Hi FBBs Hope all is well with you Xxxx

A warm day again here … hoping it lasts

Had a nice early walk … just going to take it easy now .. its been a busy week inside and out in the garden.

Expecting Kristy about 4pm.. so tea and cake. lol

I am signing off now till Tuesday morning .. when it will be a strict fast.

Have a lovely weekend everyone Take care.

Confidence is knowing you are enough exactly as you are. Xxxx

Morning everyone a happy Nana here this morning as the scales rewarded me with a three pounds loss shown but it really is only one and a half pounds as it includes the one and a half pounds holiday gain. It does help to keep you motivated though.
Dave 🤞 the vote goes well for you.
Hedgehogs hope Xena has forgiven you for washing her bedding.
Our usual Friday meet up with our friends as usual and we might even venture to a pub for a drink my turn to drive tonight though.
Enjoy your weekend everyone and stay safe and sound and I’ll be back again Monday.
Nana x

Afternoon!
Nana- really well done with your loss this week ☺
Dave- another bowling team, that will keep you busy! Glad Heidi’s had some sociable walks!
Jean- guessing you’re busy again today? Another lunch out?
Hemmy- have a lovely time with Kristy!
Not going near the scales at the moment! But am having a FD (hopefully anyway, but very hungry!)…raining now, so not venturing out anywhere, had a good walk with Xena before the rain though.
Have a good day all!

Afternoon All..
A lovely lunch out with my daughter, goodness when I will see her again in about 10 weeks unless I go up in the evening. It’s a hours round trip then the visit… She is always busy with lots on with school.
Worth going to this pub again it’s ages since I have been, I saw Natalie with her mum and Oreo they had a walk up and coffee…
Very warm but no sun quite nice really, very pleasant…

Nana..
My eldest daughter is 50 next April it makes you feel old….well done on the three pounds off, get the holiday weight off 😀…Enjoy your catchup with friends pm and outing to pub tonight..we sat outside it was lovely, cloudy but warm.

Hedgehog..
Memories always hit you nice to remember him on your own, hoping mums ok while away having memories too..only two of us at boules tomorrow and Fays dashing off so just a couple of hours..give Charlie some time.

Hemmy..
Have a lovely 4 days with Kirsty, a bit of time off walking Mr Pip, I know Kirsty likes to walk him. It’s nice having company.

Dave..
Enjoy watching bowls this evening it will do you good 🤗

Walking shortly, days pass so quickly..

Jean x

Afternoon All…
A very hot day here..too hot for walking but we managed….

Stripped the bed and got it washed and made again, bedding ironed tomorrow ..the job of the day 😂

Boules a bit of a disaster, Fay was going to her mums to organise for new blinds, her mum late 80s, so she likes to be about, he was coming pm but he rang while we were playing so she had to go…a pain but I can understand why..never mind…

Sat under a tree reading this afternoon but in now it’s very hot….

Dave..
Well done on bowling nice to have a good team….playing with two isn’t enough we need four at least..the other girls was holidays and visiting…

Hope everyone is enjoying the sun..

Jean x

Afternoon!
Dave- nice that Heidi wanted to go into Church! You’re busy with all this bowling, I guess Denise gets the TV to herself?!
Jean- being a Headteacher is such hard work these days, she must be very busy…I guess the other boules players will be back soon? Charlie will be pleased to have you home today!
Nana- hope you’re evening out was good ☺
Hemmy- hope you’re having a good weekend!
Minols- I guess not that long until your son finishes for summer? Hope you have a quieter week next week!
Not done our online Church yet- hubby up late & having a lazy morning! Started off roasting here but clouding over now…opposite to yesterday, we had a nice bbq, first one this year, just us. Fasting today, & I am hungry!
Have a good day ☺

Yes come back Steve. Heidi’s had her 3 walks today so she’s having a nap now😁