A Dreary Monday

I donned my wet weather gear this morning, but fortunately the rain held off for the duration of our walk apart from for a few minutes.  

Some Canadian Geese flew overhead and then a while later we saw them all on the lake

There were many more than usual, I don't think I have ever seen quite so many on this lake, and others said the same.

We stopped for our customary cuppa at the end of the walk and I enjoyed chatting to several people.  I've been invited to join them on a walk on Thursday out of the local area, so that should be really good.  I'm looking forward to it.

I picked up some more Horse Chestnuts on the way home - I just can't help myself.

The two on the right are huge.  The photo doesn't really illustrate it properly.   They are almost double the size of the one on the lower left which is a large conker in itself.  I ought to measure them!  They were 'twins' and came out of the same pod (not sure what you call the outer shell).  The conkers are much larger this year than they have been in previous years.  

When I got home DH asked if I'd like to go out for lunch, and as I hadn't been able to pick up any fresh croissants or rolls on the way home to make our lunch with I said yes please.  We went to the Garden Centre Cafe near the Vintage Emporium, so of course called in there on the way home. 

I've been wanting a new linen basket for ages, and when I saw this Lloyd Loom one for £10 I grabbed it as I have seen them in this shop before for a lot more money than that.

It is painted a yellow colour, which is actually quite nice.  The light inside is just not good enough to capture the colour properly.

So very pleased with this bargain of the day, especially as it has been on our 'need' list for quite some time.