Bridal wreath

I adore this Spiraea. This year it is magnificent. (I managed to stop Dick from pruning it in the autumn. It has to be prunes as soon as it has flowered.)

It has been wet and cold today. I chickened out of the walk and went to Hexham for a food shop and then to see the other Marjorie.

We had a really good talk about some serious matters. It’s good to have friends you can share with in this way.

Have you noticed how the prices of regular good have shot up? My shot is never over £100, but it was today. I feel as though I need to check the bill.

My blip was taken with the macro lens of the phone. I’m still practising for the photo walk!

Dick cut the grass but the rain started again.

I had a good chat with my old friend Harry. He taught me all I know about leading walks and he is sadly missed as a walk leads from our festival. (He and his wife emigrated to Dorset a few years ago!)