We were both mindful this morning of our planned trip across to Draycote Water to meet up with the Halls and Waterfalls. So mindful, in fact, that we both tried hard to get ready in optimum health.
John took his time to take his medication; I took my time to do my meditation.
John’s plan worked quite well and he was ready to go well before me. My plan didn’t work quite so well and I lounged in bed until the last minute before leaping out of it into the shower. And of course, hair drying takes a while…..
Nevertheless, we were ready with a few things packed into the car in good time. “I’ve just got to find the key to the scooter!” yelled John from the garage. Yikes! I wasn’t sure he’d ever find anything in there!!
Anyhow, it turned out OK. He was able to lay his hand on the key fairly quickly, so we loaded the scooter and we were off! Not only that, but we arrived on time. Now there’s a first.
The weather was lovely and we had a great walk around the lake, watching the great variety of birds that were there, and nattering away to our hearts content. Naturally, the boys played on their scooters, zooming here and there and generally having fun. Loved it, as usual. We had a bite to eat in the café at lunchtime and stayed there until almost four o’clock. We put the world to rights. Just as we should!!!
Here we all are, grinning and gawping at the camera!! Hehehe. John looks stern and I look like a cheeky schoolgirl!!
Just as we were about to leave, we could see a hot air balloon in the neighbouring field, just firing up and lifting into the air, so we walked along the other side of the lake to watch. Stayed there for another hour…… Eeeh, but it’s good to be among such dear friends, isn’t it??
Home again and we prepped some food before I was off to Zoom chat with more dear friends!! This evening it was the college crew and what a delight to see everyone. It feels like months since we last chatted together! What an eventful summer some of our number have had. Hair-raising stories of lost children; exotic tales of family holidays; accounts of a fabulous wedding; hospital stays and, of course, COVID…… oh, but it was good to be back sharing our stories and strong friendship. Lucky, lucky us.
Take care everyone. God bless.
Great photos ❤️