Things That Gladden The Heart

Surprise surprise :whoo: Three £40 vouchers arriving for 3rd place in Shotts GC seniors Texas scramble we played 10 days ago, didn't think we were anywhere near the prizes with a 63 :cool:
 
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Daisy - each and every day makes me smile...numerous times - such an adorable little monkey!

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Edit - not sure why the photos are upside down!
 
Some observations on being at the allotment late yesterday. It was hot, but there was a cooling breeeze.
To set the scene, it's in the middle of Leigh-on-Sea but look west and all you see is green.
Nearby, there is a stand of old oaks with its raucous cast of crows and magpies and busy squirrels.
Robins flicker in and out of view, asking with a cocked head if there are any freshly dug up treats.
Fox cubs skittered and tumbled around on the paths.
The joy of seeing the new seasons sweetcorn, squashes, cucumbers and beans looking vigorous and healthy.
The anticipation of harvesting the overwintered onions and garlic. They are nearly ready, but patience is required.
The blackcurrant bush, bending with fruit, giving that wonderful smell whenever it is touched.
The excitement of parting the leaves of a strawbery plant and finding one perfect fruit. The flavour is delicate, the texture perfect.
Sitting on my chair, and contemplating where to plant the winter leeks.
A few older folk came and went, just a nod of the head exchanged, to acknowledge that we were a privileged few.
 
Mark_Aged_42 said:
Some observations on being at the allotment late yesterday. It was hot, but there was a cooling breeeze.
To set the scene, it's in the middle of Leigh-on-Sea but look west and all you see is green.
Nearby, there is a stand of old oaks with its raucous cast of crows and magpies and busy squirrels.
Robins flicker in and out of view, asking with a cocked head if there are any freshly dug up treats.
Fox cubs skittered and tumbled around on the paths.
The joy of seeing the new seasons sweetcorn, squashes, cucumbers and beans looking vigorous and healthy.
The anticipation of harvesting the overwintered onions and garlic. They are nearly ready, but patience is required.
The blackcurrant bush, bending with fruit, giving that wonderful smell whenever it is touched.
The excitement of parting the leaves of a strawbery plant and finding one perfect fruit. The flavour is delicate, the texture perfect.
Sitting on my chair, and contemplating where to plant the winter leeks.
A few older folk came and went, just a nod of the head exchanged, to acknowledge that we were a privileged few.
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At the end of the day, did you find your ball?
 
seeing the t0sser who overtook 2 cars to jump the red lights get pulled up by an unmarked police car (that was one of the cars he overtook)
 
Went to the Dinosaurs in the Wild at the O2 today - loved it! The grandchildren 6 and 5 (i know, funny names for 2 kiddies) were amazed and we all thought if was fantastic fun.

These sort of days are so precious 😁
 
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