Photos from a couple of weeks ago when the apple blossom was in full bloom. Tiny apples are forming now, along with pears, cherries, figs. The peach tree looks ghastly this year, with peach leaf curl almost destroying the foliage. I need to take it out, but what to replace it with? I have a fig tree I could put in, but I'm not sure. An apple is probably a better bet, no-one will eat figs. Or maybe something ornamental.
We are almost at the end of a week of exams here for the youngest two. SATS for the littlest boy, and just ordinary end-of-year stuff for the middle one. I made a nice meal to celebrate, then had a horrible feeling that I hadn't done that for the other two. No-one has mentioned it yet. I am toying with the idea of secretly turning the family vegetarian. We have two vegetarians already together with one vegan, and I hardly do any meat or fish. I wonder how long it would take for them to notice?
The sunshine has been glorious hasn't it. I wore three layers and a scarf to cricket on Sunday, including my scarf, and I nearly boiled to death. But the cricket club is notoriously chilly most of the time. Hard to get it right, no? The dog has had a spring trim and is all deliciously short and velvety now, with the bottoms of his ears beautifully aligned with his jaw. When he has his hair cut it becomes apparent that he has no chin whatsoever. His moustache has been left elegantly long though, so that when he snores, one side of it blows up slightly. It's a very calming thing to watch and much better than working. I am also planning to put more pretty plants outside the window to look at as well. All in the name of calm serenity. Green is very good for looking at I think.
The littlest boy and I need haircuts too really. I have dog grooming scissors in the kitchen drawer and it's terribly tempting. Have any of you tried such a thing? Is it recommended? Who should go first?
Beautiful blossom photos. I wanted one of Bertie with his elegant moustache! I used to lop bits off my own hair when I was a student - or get my flatmate to do it. I imagine your curly hair would be much more forgiving. Sneaky vegetarianism - I wonder how long before you are rumbled! xx
ReplyDeleteOh the littlest boy should definitely go first, no question! The apple blossoms are beautiful. It's too hot to grow apple trees here (avocadoes and mangoes are more the thing), so I've never actually seen an apple blossom. Hope all goes well with the exams. xx Susan
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSpring is finally here. : )
I think I’d put in another apple- wildlife friendly, unless you’ve room for an oak? I have one spare 😉. Photo of Bert’s new ‘do please xx
ReplyDeleteWe are in the midst of GCSE's too. Since Christmas they've done nothing but testing, I think they're relieved to be doing the real thing now. Beautiful photos of bloom. Cathy x
ReplyDeleteDear CJ, loved the photos of the apple blossoms. A photo of the beautiful one is missing. You can't talk about him without giving us a photo to drool over. Is he fully grown yet?
ReplyDeleteI was never game enough to cut the hair of any family member, yet I'm great with a pair of sewing scissors cutting out fabric. I think the difference is hair moves when it shouldn't but material can be pinned down. Do you have an orange or lemon tree in your garden? Perhaps they may not grow as well in your climate. Regards, Robyn
Good post and lovely pictures. You conjure up some vivid images what with you wrapped up, Bertie's moustache and dodgy haircuts! xx
ReplyDeleteDon’t go there. Last time we tried a haircut on my eldest when he was very young we managed to snip his ear as he fidgeted so much. He still reminds us how cruel we were. You may have got away with the celebratory meal but I dare say in about ten years one of them will remember. That’s how things go here lol.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely plant lots of things by your window, it helps the muse ! Have a lovely weekend hopefully still with sunshine. B x
Nigel’s two new books are all vegetable so there’s an excuse for you. I think a policy of least said the better. There is far too much explaining and permission seeking going on these days with a certain young family I know. I think people are glad to be relieved of the responsibility. Give it a go. if there’s a riot you can always have some sausages on standby. (I’m not vegetarian but eat very little meat these days.)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful apple blossom images. I used to cut my kids hair but never have I tried to cut my hair, but I do trim my bangs myself. I am such a meat eater that I can't imagine giving it up.. too late for me. But I hope it works out for your family, I'm sure it's a healthier lifestyle. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI would recomended quince tree. I have got one in my garden (the south of the Czech republic- I think there is simillar climate like in GB there), it has got beautiful blossom (quite big and light pink)and very useful fruit. We make jellies, syrup or jam. And the smell of the quince fruit is great too. Hana
ReplyDeleteYour hair is very curly, you might get away with doing a home trim - if you are brave. I am a chicken, would never cut my hair, or the kids. I took Annie to the barbers once because it was convenient. What a mess, had to take her to a woman's salon to fix it.... As for the tree, I agree with Hana, quince is great. You need to be careful with choosing a variety that is good for your local climate, they may not readily fruit if you get one that is not suitable. Victoria plum is also a favourite, and maybe a damson? xx
ReplyDeleteThe dressmaking scissors and my nine year old's fringe are often in alignment! She hates going to the hairdressers or not having a fringe so needs must. Victoria plum every time for me. Jo xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely apple blossom - it's some of the prettiest I think. Not sure about the dog grooming scissors .... but if the littlest boy went first and it was a complete disaster, you could opt out for yourself!!
ReplyDeleteWe don't eat red meat now - just turkey, chicken, fish and veggie meals and don't miss the red meat. It's tricky eating out as most restaurants add bacon or ham to their chicken dishes. Could you just ease them into vegetarianism by cutting the red meat out first.
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