greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Well I managed to have my first full weekend at home in quite a while.
So bloody much to do, when you leave the garden for a few weeks, especially when I bought a truck load of mulch a few weeks ago.
Too crazy!
Unfortunately I got swayed into buying a wisteria on the weekend, when I actually wanted a passionfruit vine! I'm going to return it to the nursery and swop it, if I get time today.
Quite interesting having dads car at the moment, can get to do all those little chores, I usually have to wait till the weekend to do.
Makes you fat and lazy but, and I definitely don't read as much, as I do when I'm on the bus and train.
So this Friday, I can even get to the monthly greenplan sale, which I love, but usually have to get Hasi to take a sickie, for me to get there.
So the rains started so I will have a op shop on the way home, nursery and then sewing when I get home.
Suppose I should make Hasi some dinner, as I've already made some for the olds.
So that's it for now.....stay tuned
Love to whoever, that probably is just you Moo
Zak

Welsh Greetings

My last post was before Jack and Fran's visit and they are back in Aus so better get blogging.
Was great to have Jack and Fran here. We saw quite a bit and the weather was mostly kind to us. Fran kept you all updated on our goings ons so I haven't. Look forward to hearing more about their Scottish adventures.
So we have the house back to ourselves and life goes on. I have been getting a bit of work and Jules has been getting on with a few things on the  house.The days are getting shorter and the weather cooler. Have not yet put the heating on! - but mostly because I haven't really been here in the evenings with work, darts, pub, etc.
Darts is going OK this season - played four won four. Still can't get anyone to take over the captaincy so I'm still organising everyone.
There is a wool show in Narbeth tomorrow (Saturday) which we are planning on going to. Jules wants to take the van and stay somewhere overnight. Seal pup spotting on a walk on Sunday then.The weather is looking OK for it.
Jules gave me a spa package for my birthday. On Monday evening Louise and I are going. Four hours of spa with a half hour treatment followed by dinner. Will be having a back, neck and shoulders massage. Very much looking forward to it.
Pretty much all good here. Hope it's the same for you all.
Take care.

greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Does anyone want to discuss the census.
yes I do.
If you complete the census on the night the whole country is asked to,
but the system crashes because of paranoia, or it just not being able to cope with the whole country jumping on line...have you actually completed the census??

well the answer is no.
even if you dispute this, the answer is still no.
So what do they do to punish you when they have stuffed up?

they stuff reminder notices in your screen door every day till you give in...as it completely drives you crazy, because you are refusing to do it again

so I gave in, sort of.
some of the questions were answered, some were not.
The main reason for this, is that "they" damn well know where you live and who you are already and basically everything about you.

So what a bloody waste of time and money.!!

Anyway, Moo has more summer visitors at the moment, which is lovely.
I have been hanging out quite a bit with the olds, so is quite a novelty to be home tonight, having dinner cooked for me by my gorgeousness, and oh my goodness ,he is doing the dishes!!
I will not disturb him, to put the kettle on for a peppermint tea just yet, I will just enjoy watching.

And believe it or  not, I have introduced dad to peppermint and green tea. Not a complete convert, as we both love a god pot of tea, but its hot and wet as he says, so he will give it a bash.
We can consume several pots of tea in a day, which isn't really the best.
Next up lemon and ginger!!

So must go and just hang out with my gorgeousness.
Hope alls well with everyone, and the two people who will read this blog.
Love Zak

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
We have just enjoyed a lovely bank holiday weekend. The weather was lovely so we made the most of it.
On Saturday we went to Rhossili. We had heard about an art installation there to promote tourism in Wales and I wanted to see it. It was a glorious day and the car park was overflowing. Good weather certainly makes a huge difference. The installation looked amazing. It says EPIC in large mirror faced letters - google it! it will be moving elsewhere this week and has been at several sites before Rhossili. Great idea brought to you by hte people that did "the ball in the wall" apparently.
On Sunday we packed up the van and headed to Pembrokeshire. Finally got to Barafundle Bay which I had first heard about many years ago. Another beautiful day so lots of people enjoying the long weekend. It was as beautiful as I had been told. The water was too cold for me to immerse my body, so just paddled my feet. After spending some time on the beach, we had a walk around the cliff tops. Returned for another sit on the beach before heading off to find somewhere to eat and stay. Had planned to stay in a pub in Angle we had stayed at before but new landlord who doesn't allow people to stay in the car park overnight. Had a chat to a local woman who suggested another pub where we could stay so we went there. Great night, met the landlord, who loved a chat, and stayed in the van. Spent Sunday at The Stackpole Estate. A magnificent area of lily ponds, woods and beach with the beautfiul cliff tops to walk on as well. It's near St. Govan's chapel Jack (if you read this), so thought you and Fran might enjoy a visit. Such thoughtful tour guides, doing reconnaissance for our visitors.
We were extremely lucky to have some glorious weather to enjoy it all. It was great to get away. Jules always loves driving the van and he takes no encouragement to get away for a night.
Got washing and cleaning to be getting on with so shall sign off. Looking forward to Jack and Fran arriving on Sunday.
Take care all. xxxx

greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Well Moo welcome back to the blog. Its you and me baby.
However now that dads been playing around on facebook, have we lost our last hope to keep the blog alive??
Go Louise  to organise a surprise party for you!!
Did she get the photos printed that Annie and I sent her? Was a lovely evening going through old photos to pick some for you. I could have sent heaps more once I got started, but had to contain myself.
Hope you re Ok going back to work, I still cant really get my head around it, thank goodness its only 3 days a week for me.
Ive been doing some paving since Ive been home. Nothing new, just repairing some of the dodgy bits that were damaged when the guys did the gabbion baskets.
Need to do one more wall of mosaicking before I get cracking on repairing the stained glass windows, we want to put up on the south side of the deck.
Well, just wanted to drop in a few lines.
Love to all
Zak

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
Just a quick hello to keep the blog alive.
Maria has returned home safely to her family and the house is much quieter. I have had a fabulous time with Kate and Annie and Maria. Always love to have visitors to show this beautiful country off to. Not long until Jack and Fran arrive. Marty, any plans?
As all the visitors have left,  we have some glorious weather this week. What August should be!
Should be back in work tomorrow. Shall be a shock to the system.
Hope everyone is WELL and happy.
Thinking of you all.

greetings from the south coast

A few of my favourites. Annie looking a bit worried it is alive

 Cider for breakfast at the Borough markets

 On the Gower

3 sisters at 3 Cliffs bay

 Lunch at St fagans

Folks at number 70.

Such a wonderful, wonderful time.