Hi Joyron, nice to hear from you.  Cleaning the patio is one of those boring jobs that is just so worthwhile once it is done.

 

Summer glad you are feeling a leetle better, but remember that warm salt water

I've been doing all the ironing today. Mr Yogi is taking a lot of shirts!

You two are probably going to be the smartest people in Prague Yogi

If only.

*gargles warm salt water* Ironing shirts is such a drag, but they do look nice after

Well I am still convinced Yogi, signing out now, off to read soon - night night everyone

Thank you, Squiggle.

I'm signing out too, I'm in need of an early night.

Goodnight Squiggle and Summer, goodnight everyone.

Night owl hugs.

Well done ----- --------- pleased! Hope your throat feels better in the morning.

Sweet dreams squiggle & yogi sleep well both of you Feeling much better tonight

*early birds* Good morning all I'm just getting up, feeling better that I did yesterday morning- phew! I've made a decision too I was going to drive to my mums tomorrow night after work, (its a 5 hour drive) so we could spend all of mothers day together. She then agreed to go in to work, and we'll have dinner in the evening together. I've decided to drive down on Sunday morning instead, it all round makes more sense Hope you all slept well, and happy Friday *leaves trolley of fruits, juices, teas, toasts, cereals, and of course.. Pancakes! Yogi bear pancakes in fact*

Good morning everyone

 

A repeat of the weather I've had since Monday though just cloudy rather than cloudy and misty.

 

Summer, I'm glad you are feeling better today. It makes sense to drive to your mother's on Sunday morning rather than after a day's work. Thanks for another yummy brekkie

 

Morning xx

Glad you are feeling better Summer, and yes thats a better plan  

Hi Joyron , nice to see you x 

Good morning everyone.  A much better plan Summer to drive to see your mum on Sunday morning, you will be fresher and you will both enjoy your visit more.  And I am pleased that you are feeling better this morning. Thanks for the yummy breakfast

 

Hope everyone has a good day whatever you're doing

Good morning everyone. It's pouring with rain, up here.

Good plan Summer, it makes more sense to travel down on Sunday.

Thank you for the breakfast, specially the pancakes.

I have a lot of running about to do today, so I'll pop back when I can.

 

Greetings from lunch break, it's a lovely afternoon outside. A little chilly in the breeze but nice and sunny I've been tormenting myself by reading about dogs again this morning! I hope everyone is having a good Friday. What are the weekend plans? Except yogi, I know yours can Keira come stay with me for the week?! I'm guessing she's going to Harvey's..?

Here it's still grey. In the last 5 days, apart from a couple of hours, the sky has been 100% cloud cover. As a result the temperature outside is 9 which although not cold isn't particularly warm and the blossom which came out a week ago on the cherry trees in Church Road is looking a bit sorry.

 

I hope everyone here who's travelling this weekend has a great time

 

Summer, it made me laugh that you know us so well. Yes, Keira is going to stay at Harvey's - although my son (who is visiting today) reckons it's his house.

I know that Keira would love staying with you, and going on long walks with you and Mr Summer.

 

Your weather is much better than mine - it's wellies and umbrella day, up here.

I saw some cherry trees with blossom yesterday, they looked beautiful. It's a pity the blossom doesn't last a bit longer though.

Lol yogi will she be happy or sulky when you return? El, it too has gone very cloudy here, I'm expecting it to rain anytime I love cherry blossoms, they are so beautiful. Where I grew up they have big cherry blossoms in the church yard and look like natural confetti when they shed petals in the wind

I'm not sure Summer, hopefully happy.

Good evening everyone.    Sorry I've not been about much.  Still trying to clear one patio and there are three more to come afterwards!!!

 

Won't be about much over the weekend but wanted to drop in and say have a great time away Yogi.  Love you all.   Have a good weekend whatever you are doing.   

Aww, thank you Joyron.

 

Four patios to clear, you must have a large garden. I only have a small patio area in my garden - for which I am grateful at this time of year, when it needs cleaning.

Oh wow Joyron that does sound a back-breaking task.  I hope you have some help. 

4 patio's?! Ooh I'm intrigued, joyron your garden must be large, and have room to really experiment in We have a small patio area, just enough for the rabbit hutch and a few pots, I do like it

Well done on your endeavours, Joyron

 

I thought I would post this video of cherry tree blossom in Japan

Wow El, the Japanese really like their cherry trees. I've never seen so much blossom, it's very beautiful.

Very beautiful video El, I'm sure that cherry blossoms will have a special meaning to the Japanese, they usually have a reason for choosing what they do

Summer you are correct, I found this:

 

"Cherry trees have long held significance in Japanese culture, and their blossoming season, which generally lasts only a few days, coincides with the beginning of Japan's governmental and educational calendars in April. The cherry tree, for many in Japan, symbolizes "the transience of life" primarily due to the short blooming time of the trees. The fallen blossoms on the ground can also be "likened to snow and later, as a metaphor for a warrior killed early in life," according to Spring Flowers in Japan's web site.

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  Because cherry blossoms are representative of life's fleeting nature and hold significance with relation to fallen soldiers, depictions of cherry trees and their recognizable flowers are found on a wide variety of everyday Japanese items as well as numerous works of art. According to St. Olaf University's web site, because cherry blossoms are associated with the 1800s and samurai warriors, "the flowers appear in many objects of the day, such as folding screens, sliding doors, kimono and lacquer ware, as well as depictions of Samurai."

Hi all x
Been busy again, finally got a bit of time to myself !

Interesting Yogi , i love the blossom too its very pretty, as Summer says like confetti.
Have a nice weekend Joyron and take it easy! x 

Hi Skylark.

Are you watching Corrie - I think the murderer is definitely Frank's mother.

I don't have a clue about the murderer in Corrie

 

Off to read soon, catch up tomorrow, how's the packing going Yogi?

Missed a bit of the first one, but yes she is looking a bit guilty .Hi by the way, too busy watching the TV there !

Goodnight squiggle xxxx 

I haven't started yet.

But everything is ironed and ready to go straight into the case.

Enjoy your book and sweet dreams.

When are you off on holiday Yogi?

Sorry Skylark, I went off to get the case down from the loft and got sidetracked.

We leave on Sunday morning.

If i dont get on tomorrow, Nana coming to me on Sunday, and i am spending the day cleaning (!!), have a really lovely time 

Aww thank you, I'll try.

Don't tire yourself out with the cleaning.

My son is even going to clean his room  

You should invite nana every Sunday.

 Good plan