We continued our discombobulation today, when we went to Morpeth to see Jennifer. Of course, this meant going out for lunch ........ fortunately one our favourite places has just reopened after their winter hibernation - Meldon Park .... you can read more about it here. We were made very welcome in the beatiful coffee shop, and it was hard to choose what we wanted for lunch, as we were so busy admiring our surroundings
and the lovely goodies for sale
After much deliberation, Jennifer decided to have quiche, Malcolm a steak and onion sandwich and I chose the corned beef pie. It was all absolutely delicious .... and we were so busy chatting I forgot to take a photo of the food (which of course means we will have to go back and do it all again!).
After lunch we had a walk in the gardens. On the left of this photo is the coffee shop, and on the right the greenhouse ......
...... where this lovely tulip was one of the colourful spring plants for sale
Do you think this wonderful assortment were planning to have a picnic?
I had a lovely surprise in the post this week - a cd from the amazing Helen McCookerybook
As Helen often talks on her blog of her early days as a punk, I think I was expecting something raunchy and raucous ....... but I would describe the music as a mix of folk and country. I am listening to the cd in the car and really enjoying it. Thank you very much Helen, for your lovely gift.
I was also delighted with the card that accompanied the cd
it's an illustration by Dan Andreasan, called 'Felicity relaxing with her favourite books'. Do visit Helen - her blog is an eclectic mix of subjects and she also has a link to her fabulous illustrations.
It will have to be back to our routine tomorrow, as the house has been sadly neglected and is in need of some tlc- but of course being back in that routine also means that in the afternoon I will be at patch'n'chat .... which could mean a photo of cake tomorrow!