Ok, let's just clarify that it is STILL SUMMER, no matter what the weather, the month, the bloggers of this world, the world in general, may think! But since it IS getting rather less summery, I thought I'd share my summer highlights- I saw the idea at Second Hand Susie!
1. Going to TWO mazes in the space of the week. 2 ticked off from my 'Mazes I want to visit' list.Yes, that's real list!
2. Runner bean success!!!! Up till today,I have harvested about 138 runner beans!
It's the first time I've grown veg by myself. The carrots were successful too- the courgettes have been plagued by snails and slugs though I had one or two! I also have to say that concentrating on gardening has led me to spend time with my Mum - it was lovely to garden with her with excitable chatter or companionable silence!
3. Igor Stravinsky violin concerto! Nicest flute part of the week at Music Camp. Also loved playing Beethoven's 6th symphony, conducted by Tom, from the same parts we used when I last performed it with him conducting. It was like returning home!
4. Walking on the Rannadale knots and paddling in Lake Crummock Water again with CBC and WOMOTM, my two favourite walking partners!
5. Haltwhistle outdoor pool- it was lovely swimming there again after about 3 years!
6. The best letter ever from my penpal KT- it was like a treasure hunt! An A3 sheet with numbered coloured shapes on which I had for the subsequent numbered section!
7. Going back to Barter Books in Alnwick!
9. Giggling in the car with CBC about something ridiculous-not sure what but it was funny!
10. CBC spotting a cloud that looked like an eagle! He pointed it out which surprised me since he usually groans at my, "Looooook, it's a cloud shaped like a t-rex!"-style exclamations!
11. Cat time with Chloe! Even if she meow for England!
12. Making an apple and blackberry crumble with apples from my Mum's friend Lin's garden and the blackberries I picked from the brambles which are pulling down the fence at the back of my garden. They're finally useful for a reason! And the fact I got away with using veeeeeeeeeerry out of date flour in the mix without CBC suspecting! Don't tell him!
13. Making a vegetable soup on a miserable day using my own carrots, runner beans, courgette and then adding onions, tomatoes, lentils and macaroni! It was really nice and made CBC say this is how Minestrone should be!
14. Watching about 120 Lost episodes on DVD and Youtube- so nice to see Jack, Kate, Locke, Sawyer and co again and wonder about what the smoke monster was, what was down the Hatch and who The Others were! I did this whilst making cards.
15. Making my first skirt! SO proud of myself!!!
16. Being a bookseller on Words on Water for 15 minutes!
There are so many, but these were some of the best!
What were your Summer highlights?
xx
Oh Lost, what a wonderfully made thing only to end up full of more smoke than the monster himself. Still a fun journey to get to nowhere, like a great relationship then ended up in a dead end. That pool looks so welcoming but I must resist any connections to that now passed season. Its Fall speed ahead!
ReplyDeleteChloe looks a bit like Mae! x
ReplyDeleteIt's been a great year all around but my favourite bits are our honeymoon, a trip to Go Ape with my best friend on my birthday, gin afternoon tea with Sophie in Norwich and spending time with Andy on his tractor.
ReplyDeleteMaking soup with veg you've grown yourself sounds wonderful! I don't think dead chives would be all that tasty hehe.
Next year we must visit the southwold maze. It's on my list, so it has to happen.
The runner beans look amazing!! It was a success indeed x
ReplyDeleteYou actually counted all those beans. I think it's fantastic. A nice recap of your Summer's favorite things.
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JB
All happy! All great!
ReplyDeleteYour soup is beautiful! The crumble makes my mouth water!
Love this post, Kezzie, it looks like you've been having the best summer! The shot of Rannerdale Knotts and the walk around Crummock Water is lovely - it's such a great place for walking. Your veg has come out brilliantly too! And your handmade skirt is lovely, I can't make clothes at all so I always admire that and those cards you made are adorable too - you inspire me to keep creating! - Tasha
ReplyDeleteThere are so many beautiful things, so great experiences, and I loved that you gathered in this post, the nice things! I am very proud of you, for the first skirt :) Sweet cat :) I love cats and dogs! Mazes, cards, concerts, all so great! I usually write what I learn everyday, and this post reminded of that - and then I really love it! By the way, I would like to write a letter to you on Christmas, if you allow me to :)
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I do love a shouty cat and a bit of pattern mixing, too!
ReplyDeleteOf course it's still Summer. I shall hang on to it until there's snow on the ground. I'm wearing sandals with bare arms today! xxx
First of all congrats on your gardening success...so great you managed to grow your own vegetables. I think I mentioned we planted only green pepper and cabbage this year. Our garden is tiny and we were not able to find good tomato seeds so we opted for just these two. Cabbage didn't quite make it but our pepper were great! you carrots look great btw.
ReplyDeleteYou had a lovely summer...and I'm happy you shared all this with us. Have a nice day!
That was a fun packed summer, you achieved so much.
ReplyDeleteLots of activities out and about in the lovely summer weather and some indoor ones too with all that card crafting. And all he homebaked treats, who can complain about that!
Lisa x
What are these holidays of which you speak?! I've forgotten what not being at work feels like! Never mind, one more day then I shall be reminded ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour carrots look lovely and I can't believe you made that skirt! So talented!
I guess the best bits of my summer were having visitors to show around Basel and attending my cousin's wedding, even though it was quite stressful with only having one day off for it.
The soup and crumble both look fantastic, and I have no doubt tasted all the more delicious since you picked the fruit and veg yourself :) So glad you liked the letter- was pretty pleased with that one! xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a very fun list! You've had a great summer. You clearly enjoyed your gardening and the cooking that resulted. I love the skirt too -- cute fabric! Now do tell ... will you write a post "Things I've Loved This Winter"? haha :)
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