Today’s guest picture comes from Liz, who is both our gardening adviser and Mike and Alison Tinker’s daughter. She got an unusual view of the Forth rail bridge from a nearby pottery cafe the other day.
Today was a write off here, gloomy at the start and gloomier as it went on. It rained all day and for a lot of the time it blew very hard too. As my foot has got a bit sore lately, I was very happy to have a good excuse to give it a rest.
I did drive up to visit Sandy to get our shared mount cutter as Mrs Tootlepedal wanted a small picture mounted. He was pleased to see me. He is finding life with a sore back rather boring, especially in weather like today’s.
I did look out of the window but there was not enough light to make this a gainful proposition with nothing on the feeder…
…and nothing in the walnut tree.
Some birds must have arrived later because as Mrs Tootlepedal was making meringues with egg whites left over from a Christmas custard…
…she saw the sparrow hawk swoop down and pick off one of our visitors. This is bad because we don’t really have visitors to spare at the moment.
I spent the afternoon wasting time trying to be clever on the computer and actually taking more time to do a task than I would have taken if I had done it in the normal way. Still, I had time to spare today so it didn’t matter much.
I am sorry for a dull post but it really was a dull day in every way today, and no amount of dressing it up could make it more interesting.
The weather should be better tomorrow.
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Well, those meringues left memories of their gorgeous taste in my mouth.
Oh, I don’t know. Mrs. Tootlepedal making meringue from the whites leftover from a Christmas custard is somehow very cheering.
It was an excellent plan.
There’s no law that says you have to post every day, but I’m glad you do.
I hope your foot and Sandy’s back feel better soon. It is boring when your activities are suddenly restricted.
My foot improved with the day of rest. Sandy’s back is taking longer. He is a bit gloomy.
Glad the foot is better!
I love Liz’s photo. 😍
It is a good one. 🙂
A wonderful view of the bridge in the guest photo. If it’s a grey and miserable day and you have a sore foot, staying in and eating meringues seems advisable. Actually, eating meringues is always advisable, isn’t it?
It is. More custard should be made.
Some days are just like that. I haven’t seen our sparrowhawk in a while. On occasion is would see a blur go by my office window as some small bird took refuge in the stand of lemon balm and spearmint, sparrowhawk in hot pursuit.
The sparrow hawk comes and goes, probably having learned that if it comes too often, there will be no birds to catch.
Those meringues look delicious!
They tasted good too.
Hope the sun shines on you soon. Those meringues look delicious.
Sometimes we need a slow day…a slow day with meringues is even better!
You are right on both counts.
What a great view of the bridge.
I agree.
May feet and backs be rejuvenated. Excellent perspective from Liz.
Not the usual shot of the famous bridge at all.
Sounds like quite a good day really after all your recent activity plus the promise of a meringue hopefully filled with cream….that’s enough excitement for anyone.
The meringues were duly filled and were delicious.
With the sweets around you, and yes I am including the scones dropped off, you are both amazingly slim….must be all the walking, peddling and gardening…not to mention all the other activities you both participate in and enjoy. You both are inspirational.
In truth, we are both struggling to remove a few unwanted pounds. Too much home made bread and good cheeses from the shops doesn’t help.
Yes, but isn’t that living life to the fullest? You both look great!
It was terrific. The firefighters are amazing.
Excellent photo by Liz. Great angles.
Sorry your foot is sore, as I had been most pleased at the long walks you were able to take around the New Year.
I’ve been craving meringues due to too much Great British Bake Off.