Bucket in the sky.

Replacing the telephone posts & lines along the lane this morning.

Very warm today & I had a friend here from NZ, someone I got to know when she stayed for B&B.

We sat out in the sun & drank Pimms!

Three good things:
1. Masterchef on again tonight & I can watch in peace as Harry is bowling. We normally have two TVs but as the sitting room is being decorated we have to watch one & Harry does not like cooking programmes!!
2. A B&B coming tonight for the whole of August!! He has been before so we are used to each other.
3. I have just finished a good book called Still Alice by Lisa Genova...about a fifty year old professor at Harvard who develops Altzheimers...very moving book.

[Peggy Sirk]

This is a great shot of the lineman at work. Perfect focus and such a lovely tree framing the photo.
How wonderful to have a guest for the entire month and especially one with whom you get along well... and your cash drawer will be happy. :)
Enjoy your cooking show in the peace and quiet!

[Pat Knowles]

@peggysirk Very true Peggy, the cash drawer is in dire need!!! LOL!

[Judith Johnson]

I bet that was hot work! I must make a note of your good book.

[Sue Rose]

Nicely framed through the trees. Thanks for your book recommendation. I have just downloaded it after reading your recommendation - it has good reviews so look forward to reading it.

[Jane Pittenger]

Loved that book though very heart rending

[Phil Howcroft]

Pat , i like "We sat out in the sun & drank Pimms!"...very British and a very summer activity :) ......a nice peek through your trees too :)

[Pat Knowles]

@busylady @suesmith @jgpittenger A little frightening, I kept thinking well I can't remember that address either ( I am talking about the tests they gave Alice to check for Alzheimers ) but a very illuminating book!

[Pat Knowles]

@phil_howcroft Thank Phil...you might be on the Pimms this weekend!!

[Maggiemae]

I like the vignette - makes it into a great picture without using a frame! I love master chef too - John reads his book!

[Hazel]

Sitting in the sun with a glass of Pimm's is definitely better than being in a bucket in the sky! A long term B&B is relaxing! shall look out the book - thanks for mentioning it.

[Karin Hirsch]

Poor guys on a hot day like this its better to stay down to earth in the shade. lovely processing

[Beryl Lloyd]

What a hot day to be hanging up high & nearer to the sun !!! I'd the cooldrink & the shade --no comparison is there !!

[Rick Schies]

Replacing lines, a tedious job. I did hear a lot of great reports on that book. One I need to check out

[Wendy]

Neat shot. Did they have to replace the lines because of yesterday's fire?
Sounds like a great book. So important since so many of us are getting that age!

[JH]

Yes, perfect Pimms weather yesterday! I

[Pat Knowles]

@digitalrn @farmreporter Oh Wendy I didn't know it was you...I like I can call you by name! A great book for you Rick & I thoroughly recommend it.

[Pat Knowles]

@farmreporter No just routine work I think Wendy. The book did make you think!

[Sue Wilde]

Love the light through the trees

[Diana Moss]

Gosh it must have been hot up there doing that job. much better sitting drinking pimms

[Judith Greenwood]

I have to sit through all sorts of stuff now Rachel's at home - when she's away we can gang up on Adam! The book sounds really interesting but a bit too close to home for us probably... Still haven't started my other book club books - must crack on with Kate Atkinson!

[Pat Knowles]

@judithg I got Allan Johnson for my birthday but waiting to come back off my hols before I start it...is Kate Atkinson on the list?

[Judith Greenwood]

@happypat no she isn't - I'm deviating from the list! It's an odd book and I'm sort of surprised that I'm quite enjoying it. It's a sign of Kate Atkinson's skill I think.

[Pat Knowles]

@judithg I think you will be talking about Life after life after Life....will be interested to hear your views on it...not sure if I liked her Started Early took my dog..a bit odd but I did finish it.