And I hope, like the Sundays of old, you’re having a restful and replenishing month.
Personally, the “restful” hasn’t really applied but the “replenishing” has! I seem to have been playing away more than I’ve been at home ( a wedding to attend, a holiday, friends to catch up with etc). I guess that’s what August (and the end of lockdown restrictions) is for.
One thing I was sorry to miss was the August guided walk along the Quayside. A great time was had by all and the weather was good – as you can see from the photo below. Apparently, even the Newcastle “lifers” learned a lot and saw things they hadn’t seen before (the mind boggles). If, like me , you missed this trip, watch this space as our Guide said she’d be happy to lead us on another walk at some stage.
I’m sure a lot of you have been busy in the garden and/or allotment…hard work but so good for the soul. To quote BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine “August is a great month in the garden, with many flowers, including dahlias, sunflowers and other hot-coloured blooms at their peak.” I couldn’t resist posting some of the photos you’ve sent in – a treat for the eyes.
Of course, August has also seen the Tokyo Olympics. Whether you’re a fan or not, the fact that they were able to stage them at all is impressive and GB’s 65 medals is seriously so! Did you have a favourite moment? I have to say mine was probably Tom Daley knitting in the audience – and, yes, I know its hardly an Olympic sport but it was so so good – I loved it 🙂
As the nights start to draw in, focus on the days still being lovely and the rain is still warm. I’m cherishing these days and trying to store them in my “memory jar” for winter!
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