I stood quietly, watching and listening in a stand of bush. The birds were so busy going about their daily lives. I saw some long tailed tits, the first I have seen since living on the island, they have to be one of my favourite birds over here...they remind me a little of the NZ Fantail, but not as bold and friendly, much more cautious. There were also blue tits, robins and sparrows. It was an absolute delight.
My walk today also included spending some time on one of the local beaches. I clamber down to these beaches a bit like a mountain goat! I am getting quite adept at walking over rocks and boulders and the like. Hence the 'Fearless Friday' title.
It looks like at some stage there was a structure of some kind...perhaps steps, and a small platform/jetty?
So nice to have this lovely place to myself to sit and breath a while.
I walked approximately 4 miles today
I spent some time finishing the little rag doll for my neighbour.
A little heart embroidered on her chest, features, hair, and little felt shoes.
I wrote a little note, dated and signed the back.
Pantaloons.
The back of the dress does up with a little button
A little reversible apron. I didn't take a photo of the other side.
The back of the apron.
Out in the garden before I wrapped her and popped her through the neighbours letter box.
I spent some time just reading and had a little snooze in the afternoon before I went outside to decide what to tackle in the garden.
Yesterday I discovered a series of steps virtually buried... so decided to start uncovering them.
Not finished, but made good progress. There are 13 steps in all.
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I managed to get a shopping order to be delivered and am currently waiting on it...I've received an email and 50% of my order is unavailable (although last night everything was available when I updated it)... of course it is all the staples - the important things that aren't available. Sigh... Guess I will be having my cereal with water instead of my usual non-dairy yogurt.
We had an order today and loads was out of stock, it was not as bad as we feared, we will just have to manage.
ReplyDeleteYes I am sure we will all manage and hopefully eventually people will be a bit more sensible with what they are buying.
DeleteI so love your little doll in her cute clothes.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. :)
DeleteHow gorgeous to have the sea so close. It looks such a perfect place to be living at this time, with such lovely walks and the large garden to work in.
ReplyDeleteIt really is the most perfect place to be living during this troubling time...not sure how I would have coped to be honest if I were still in Hertfordshire...although the M25 is a lot quieter than it was!
DeleteSuch a pretty doll.and skilled work.
ReplyDeleteAs ever lovely walks.
Keep an eye out for a wren..I live them
I forgot to mention wrens. We have one in our garden that I see daily, I love them too :)
DeleteLovely little rag doll, so clever. I can't wait until we are able to get outside again.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Amy. I bet you can't! I'm guessing your house moving has been put on hold too?
DeleteLove the doll. The steps look good as well
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteUnearthing those steps must have been a bit like being an archaeologist experiencing the thrill of discovery. Amazing find :)
ReplyDeleteIt was, there is lots to discover in this wonderful garden.
DeleteAnother beautiful walk. What a great job you have done on both the steps and that gorgeous doll. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Hope you are both keeping well.
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