Some photos (Update)

Unfortunately, my vintage 1990’s Paloma Picasso glasses broke – due to old age – while they were trying to fit in my new lenses. But I am happy that they offered me another pair (above photo; description: medium sized, roundish-squarish, ombre frames, navy at the top running down to see-through shell-pink at the bottom) which I picked out and chose, after seeing one of the staff wearing them! for no extra. Officially the others weren’t allowed insurance so this was great customer service.

As you can see in the above photos, John got new glasses too! We always go to the opticians, doctors and dentists together. Which isn’t as romantic as it sounds, it’s just easier that way with my mobility problems and him not driving 😉 but, ironically, we usually have a good time, probably because we’re not sitting in front of the noisy box with the moving pictures which John adores… Description: John’s glasses are glossy black and make him look like a Pro Writer. 

Dear Grandad built his own summerhouse back in the ’80’s when I was a kid. When he passed on Dad took his summerhouse and put it up in our garden; it’d be him who’d paint it every few years to keep it looking smart and to protect the wood, but he’s not with us anymore. With my damaged hip and back I can’t do that much but I had a go at painting the summerhouse this early autumn – because it was either try or let the summerhouse die. It is already falling apart and needs nailing in places and the window frames fixing with sealant and wooden strips. I mostly sat down to sand and then paint it and for no longer than 2 x hours. Every morning, first thing. The Cuprinol ‘Cedar’ although advertised as a deep-red goes on neon-orange and dries to rust. Strange that. Even Twiglet (photo right) had to inspect.  I’ve still got the right side to do, and John, the high and awkward bits. I want it finished before the really wet and snowy weather comes.

I love my mum’s ‘Toad In The Hole’, a sausage and batter dish. Mine, made in September, is not as good as hers – the batter came out too thick, perhaps because of using almond milk instead of diary? (Too much diary annoys my allergies). Photos below.

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Healthwise, I have another MRI, this time for my hip, scheduled later this month. My physio (chiro in some countries) believes I have a labral tear. Something that should have been done 11 years ago…

Want to see some flowers?

This one guards the front door 😉

The other flowers are coming in the next post. Hope to see you then!

Love Faith + Oscar Dandelion + Pack xo

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Copyright Faith McCord 2018

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