Ladybirds

Ralph and I spotted a spotted gathering on his walk. The shrubs are covered in these little bundles of perdiness. No doubt the pundits will say it's a sure sign of good summer and no doubt the summer will be disappointing again.

New gravel for the drive

The gravel arrived this afternoon...


and Ralph checked all was completed to his satisfaction...it was :o)

Ruskington walk

It was such a beautiful day that Ralph decided to take his people on a walk around Ruskington.


First there were chickens...hundreds of them in big fields...


...then a bridge...


...then the still water before the little lock...


...then the not so still water after the little lock.


Ralph's dad found a big stick...


...then had a sit down. It was a great way to spend a couple of hours in glorious sunshine; looking forward to the next time.

Garden inprovements

Ralph's dad has dug out and levelled the front drive and laid the membrane in readiness for the new gravel. Ralph sat in the window and kept an eye to make sure all was carried out correctly. We shall soon look very smart again.

Happy Birthday, Ralph xx

Five years old today and sleeping off his birthday excesses...the treat of an extra dried sausage :o)