When the sun came out for about three minutes yesterday morning, I decided to go for a walk. The muddy path was as muddy as ever .........
but I carefully traversed it to see if any more lambs had arrived - but, alas, the ewes are still waiting
I walked on round to the other field, but the ewes and lambs must have been on the other side of the slope, and all I could see was the top of the old donkey
although I was disappointed at not seeing any cute little lambs, I did have lots of wonderful scenery to enjoy. I walked on down the hill, to where the funny little house was demolished last year. The garden gate is still there - if I wasn't such a good law-abiding person, I would steal it!!
just beyond the gate, I took a few steps along a farm entrance. Looking to my left, I saw (two of the three) Eildons
in front, (one of the two) Mintos
to my right, Fatlips Castle on top of the bluff
and further to my right, way in the distance, the Waterloo Monument
on the way home I had fun seeing monsters/animals in gnarly bits of old hedges
the sun was still shining, lighting up the church
of course sunshine and blue skies mean a photo (or two) of electrical gubbins!
what's that you're shouting, you want to see my favourite view?
this morning we went to Kelso, and had a potter round the shops. We then went to the Hoot'n' Cat for lunch
Malcolm had a jacket potato with cheese and pickle, and a nice healthy salad
when I asked for a coronation chicken sandwich, the waitress asked if I wanted salad or crisps with it. Immediately my inner crisp demon made me ask for crisps!!
I can hear you shouting at me again, asking if I bought anything when we were browsing round the shops. You know I love magazines, and especially first issues of magazines, so of course I had to buy this one
these super cute pincushions may have to go on the to-do list
my other purchase is a brilliant bargain! I was raking through a basket of fabric remnants when I found this piece of very heavy furnishing fabric with elephants - I think there are six repeats of the elephant. When I showed it to Malcolm, he agreed it would make smart cushions for the front lounge. I took it to the counter and asked how much it cost ......... when the shop owner said £1, I paid up quick and we made a sharp exit before she changed her mind and charged me more! The elephant is actually a much richer colour than it looks in the photo, but the camera refused to show the true colour!
a bit of fun to finish - this brings a whole new meaning to walking the dog!!