The new neighbours have moved in. The old ones were still in the process of moving when the next van arrived with the new neighbours' belongings. The van was from Luton so clearly our new neighbours have moved quite a distance. The van remained outside overnight. Despite this it was, and is, remarkably quiet. We have yet to meet them but, at least, they're clearly not excessive noisemakers which is always of concern when you have a shared wall.
Down at the Pub yesterday it was a noisy session. The crossword never even got started, let alone completed. All the regular faces were there. Both Fran & Mrs B, the retired headmistress, have been ill this year, so it was great to see them again. In Mrs B's case it is the first time she's managed it this year! The ill-health has clearly taken its toll on our friends. At least part of that is because Mrs B, Fran & Den, are all 80 this year & their powers of recovery are slowing down. However, they are on the mend & that is the main thing. Mrs B could even raise some of the old spark & fire which makes her such great, if sometimes, dangerous company.
This week I seem to have been very tired. It's that spot of gardening on Tuesday that did it I suspect. I'm hoping later today to get on to the next stage, adding some compost to the bed, then I only have to plant the new herbs I bought at Barton Grange over a week ago. Time goes so fast. I'll also plant out the parsley & mint that have been inside over winter. I've been hardening them off all week. Next week I'll start hardening off Basil Bush, so he can be planted before we're off to France next month.
I think we're pretty well prepared for the holiday now. Just a few last minute things to do & that's it. We're really looking forward to it.
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