So that was Sunday!

A lovely Sunday afternoon stroll...and what did I see....

Small Heath Butterfly

Flower seed heads.

Purples

A nice clear path, makes for easier walking

Blackberries flowering

Light and shadows.

Watching the water lapping against the rocks.

Daisies.

I went to explore this old building today.

I'm guessing it must have been a small cottage at some stage as there is an old fire place inside.

Old metal decorative grill.

I wonder how old this is.  I tried to see if I could find any information on it, but so far have drawn a blank.

Interesting and intriguing for sure.

A grass hopper.

A black beetle, not sure what it is...till trying to identify.

Seven Spot Lady bird

Gorgeous poppy.

I also saw a rabbit and a red squirrel, but both were too quick for me to take a photograph.

In the garden today...

Newts in the pond.

I need to put the blanket weed killer in again, but I hate using poisons when there is pond life.

Giant poppy.

The plant the caterpillars are on.

Getting bigger!

Well that is the weekend almost over once again.  

Planning on spending some time in the garden early tomorrow morning.  I have some peas that are starting to grow well, must photograph them! 

Also hoping my missing Hermes parcel will turn up as it has my jam pots, jars etc in so I can start picking the gooseberries to make gooseberry jam.

Teeth Chattering Tuesday

Gosh it has been chilly today!  Lovely sunshine first thing this morning, but it soon clouded over unfortunately so had a dull look to the day.  Stanley and I managed to get out for a walk while there was still some blue sky. Percy declined to come!  

Bailey and Felix munching on carrots while I clean out their cage.  It is nice and clean with fresh warm hay which I am sure they will appreciate tonight. 

While outside I took a few quick photos of some roses that are still in bloom.

The leaves in the back garden have been racked up and put in the compost bin.

I had an eye appointment today at an eye clinic to check the white lumps (pinguelcua) in my eyes as they do on occasion give me a bit of grief.  Fortunately nothing to worry about which is what I suspected, but the optician wanted to refer me just to make sure, so I am pleased. I've been given some new drops to try for the dryness I get which should also help any irritation the lumps cause.

I finished the rabbit this afternoon.  I haven't made clothes for it yet, but had some spare clothes that I tried on for size.  I am not convinced by the rabbit... I think I am better at making Tiny Rag Dolls!  But I guess this was a first attempt with different fabric to that that was recommended.  In hindsight I think I probably should have dyed the fabric so it was darker/browner.

I think the eyes are too big, so I may replace them.

Perhaps the nose isn't quite right either...

Well the day seems to have marched by at an alarming rate as these late year days seem to now the clocks have gone back.  It is already darker in the mornings as well.  I don't like it! Many more months of it yet, and it will only get worse before it gets better, so have to try and make the most of it which I am doing, by getting out walking at every opportunity.