I came in to have a coffee after the clearing up and THUD - the postman brought me a new book - I'm so enjoying this buying books thing - I told my sister about Mum always saying when giving me birthday or Christmas money " for goodness sake don't spend it on books" and she doesn't remember Mum ever saying anything similar to her. So it seems it's only me with guilt about spending money on things I love best.
These were the two books I bought for July. I'm reading The Splendid and the Vile - it's fascinating but I'm not going to get it finished before the mobile library brings my great ol' heap of reservations.
Back outside and I remembered I wanted to wrap some duct tape around my washing line - trying to make it last a bit longer as the outer plastic has split in several places. Then I filled some small pots with compost for pegging in some strawberry runners that have appeared from the new plants in pots on the patio. I'm thinking about abandoning the strawberry bed we made when we came here - it's just too dry where it is and too far to carry water and if I don't bother with squash and pumpkins in pots then I've enough big pots to have several filled with strawberries on the patio - within reach of the outside tap and hosepipe.
After lunch I strimmed around the edges of the raspberry bed and did some more grass cutting with the ride on mower, after that it was time for a cuppa and I spent the rest of the afternoon watching the Battle of the Brits tennis. So Very good to see some live sport on TV and a favourite sport too. Saw a trail for snooker starting Friday as well.
A good day
Back Tomorrow
Sue
I was very lucky as a child when it came to books and reading. I learnt to read all by myself at age of five (we don't start our school until age of 7 here) and my mother's best friend was working in printing factory. I got about 10 books for Christmas and birthday every year. We also had a library van/bus once a week in our village, and I borrowed about 10 books per week (plus books I borrowed from our school library, which had only anciet books - I read them all) I did read so much, that the librarian/driver used to ask me if I had read this and that book, if I hadn't, he bought it for the library (and for me).
ReplyDeleteMy strawbwerries have been very productive this summer, but now, after several weeks of rain, there's mould. Pity, but such is summer around here, gives same takes some.
Didn't have many books as a child but made up for it once I earned my own money!
DeleteMost of my raspberries are autumn fruiting, but have been giving fruit since end of June. I manured them well this year and they have grown hugely and dwarfed the Gladioli wands (I shall pick those for the house so we CAN see them!)
ReplyDeleteI have always been a bookworm and asked for pony books every Christmas. I cannot imagine a life without them - it would be purgatory. Enjoy your library book bonanza when it arrives, and glad you have some live tennis (and snooker) to enjoy on tv. We are enjoying the horse racing from Goodwood . . .
Must check my new gladioli that I squashed into the cut-flower bed.
DeleteHope I can collect all my reservations from the library van apparently they've put a limit of 4 books per person - daft idea
What a satisfying day - you got a lot done! I hope you enjoy your books guilt-free!
ReplyDeletehardly any guilt now but much pleasure from owning and readin
DeleteIt was my MIL who stipulated not to spend birthday money she gave us on whatever we (husband, daughter and I and husband's sister) were interested in at the time whether it was gardening, books, CDs etc. Needless to say we all ignored her.
ReplyDeleteOur strawberries haven't done too well this year, not very many and small. We left them for the birds.
My mum would ask what I'd spent birthday/christmas money on. She seemed to think it should be spent on things for the house
Deletethat is one busy day, a read with a good book is well deserved. Though when I read the *THUD* I thought, crikey, did something break. Glad it was a nice thud! x
ReplyDeleteIt was quite a chunky book to come through the letter box and fall to the floor - a very good THUD
DeleteSue, I loved the Splendid and the Vile. It was uplifting to see what a true leader can do in a time of chaos. Instead of the ..... in the US.
ReplyDeleteI hope you like it.
Did you make it to the Boot sale on Sunday?
Thank for your blog. I enjoy reading it daily.
I'm learning lots about the background of the early war years - it's a heavy book to hold but a really good read.
DeleteThank you for reading - I love writing
Sounds like you had a very productive day. Cutting down the raspberries before their leaves go is a great idea, it is so hard to figure out what to cut later on.
ReplyDeleteIt didn't take as long as when I had 2 long rows to do at the smallholding, although they were all in nice straight lines between wires, whereas here its a bit of a muddle
DeleteWhat a lovely day you had. I've been an avid reader all my life too. A friend introduced me to Enid Blyton when I was 12 so I read all of her books from the library. When they ran out I found Malcolm Saville there and read those too. My mother hated reading so I never got books as presents except for a girl's annual each Christmas. As soon as I started work at 16 I began to buy my own and loved to see them all lined up on a shelf in my bedroom. Since December 2019 when we moved home and I had to get rid of 99% of my collection, I have been slowly buying a new book when I can as the libraries were, of course, closed for months. It was a good excuse! I'm currently waiting for 2 more to arrive in the post 🤗👍
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of Malcolm Saville books here. Not saved from when I first read them but found much more recently. A Nostalgia buy!
DeleteHope your new books arrive safe and sound
I am reading I am an Island at the moment. It is the most interesting book I have read in a long time Sue - and certainly food for thought in many ways. The stamdard of writing is exceptional - so much so that after each chapter I have to leave it until the next day so that I can really digest what I have just read.
ReplyDeleteOh that does sound good - I won't be reading it for a few weeks - looking forward to a treat
DeleteI enjoyed Erik Larsen's book. My husband didn't get far because of all the names. I learned a lot, too. I'll have to look for the other one you got.
ReplyDeleteJust gave up trying to read an historical fiction about Alexander Hamilton's wife. COuldn't get into it. Have another from the library whose name escapes me right now.
Yes, there's no point carrying on with a book if you don't like it
DeleteI am reading one of your book recommendations at the moment, Sue - "Big Sky" by Kate Atkinson - and am thoroughly enjoying it. I got it from the library, I rarely buy books. I will certainly look for more books by the same author.
ReplyDeleteNot my recommendation as I've not read it - must have been someone else!
DeleteBooks, along with crafting supplies are my downfall. I loved Christmas and my birthday because my presents were usually books.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Aunties sometimes gave books when I was little but not Mum
DeleteI thoroughly enjoyed The Splendid and The Vile. I think I've read all of Erik Larson's books. Your blog is one of my special treats each evening. Even though I live "across the pond", I still dream of village or smallholding life in Great Britain.
ReplyDeleteThank you - glad you enjoy reading
DeleteYou've done it again - I shall be hearing a (soft) thud in a day or two because I couldn't resist the 'I am an Island' book! The cover and the title pulled me in and reading a review made my mind up. Oh dear! I'll never have any money - but I do have many, many books.
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