What are you all up to today? - part 3

Just had a thunder storm here ,with hail stones as big as marbles and everything was covered in white for a while,now the sun is out

Spending the day with the gkids, was fine up to a few minutes ago now its raining

Going out for a meal later on, kids already built the lego we bought them.

Lively discussion this morning with youngest son, opposing views

Feeling much more upbeat this morning, despite the dreadful mess we all seem to be in.

Maybe my mood is because we're going away tomorrow, or because I had a  lovely 7 mile drive to the small local supermarket (Booths), or because of the brilliant weather and brilliant music in the car (sang along loudly), or the bargains I bought ( including my favourite gin - at the moment - Caorunn).

Or maybe because of the sizeable Tax Refund showing our account this morning. God Bless our accountant.

Who says farmers aren't rolling in money?

Seriously, it's always nice to get a bit back.

Mrs H just got all her interest back for last year after sending in a R40 form and I had a letter from HMRC waiting for me when we got home telling me about a refund for me

If you mean Booths in Keswick, that is a lovely supermarket (and that's from a non-shopper!)

I meant of course, tax on interest.....

Just about to head off to meet a friend for a walk, heavy shower of REALLY COLD rain with HUGE spots. Grabbed in the just dry bedding. Now got to think about walk wear

Well the devil certainly takes care of His own. Picked up friend and headed to local estate as we could walk or just have the tea and cake .  Sky cleared and we walked and chatting for two hours ending at the tearooms. Just sat down inside, no outside tables left, when the thunder rumbled and the heavens opened with the taps full on including hailstones.  Waited it out which wasn't much longer than gossiping eating and drinking a pot of tea each.  Finished off a circular walk, rather squelchy underfoot and the dropping trees.  Whole walk done it short sleeves three quarters and sandals, rain jacket confined to its bag

Spending the day with the gkids, was fine up to a few minutes ago now its raining

Going out for a meal later on, kids already built the lego we bought them.

Lively discussion this morning with youngest son, opposing views

Glad you're having a lovely time. ?

Been out on the bikes this morning, then went into Stamford this afternoon.  Lots of thunder but only a couple of showers.  Back at the van now, wine opened and Cadac on the go. 

Sounds lovely HelenandTrevor, enjoy. Pouring down here again, river in the road again.  Long may it stay dry for you

If you mean Booths in Keswick, that is a lovely supermarket (and that's from a non-shopper!)

- Kirkby Lonsdale for us. Seven miles on a quiet back road.

We're back at Northbrook Farm Club site. We got back at about 11:45 this morning, went to reception to sign back in and then got back to our van to proceed unpacking all our stuff from  the car. The warden had mown the grass all around whilst we were away. So the pitch was looking very neat and tidy.

It's a lovely evening and when we drove along the coast towards Lancing, the sun was shining and the sky and sea were both bright blue.