More Work Done on Swimming Pond

 Swollen Hand

 Normal Hand

 Long view of the pond

New boards fitted

Friday 7th August job for the day was to cut the 150 foot hedge on the left hand side of the meadow, was a warm sunny day so was dressed in shorts & tee-shirt. Got quarter way down got stung by a wasp! which at the time was painful and got stung 3 times in the finger. Sprayed on some inset spray put on my gloves! then carried on completing the job also cut all the grass. Whilst getting into a bath 3 hours later noticed my hand was very swollen. Thankfully was able to see a doctor at my surgery she prescribed antihistamines if the swelling has not gone down by morning ring 111. Woke on Saturday swelling had gone up my arm to my elbow!  I ended up in Bideford hospital! doctor was concerned of secondary infection! Arm end up in a sling for 3 days had to keep it above my heart also had a course of antibiotics. By Tuesday arm was feeling a lot better so out came the DIY tools I completed a job which should have been done ages ago which was fitting the boards to the swimming pond to hide the black liner. Rather pleased of the finish. Next project making filters for the pond & tidying up the air pipes from the air compressor the air stone are working a treat circulating the water.

Greenway

While in Paignton on holiday always do a visit to Greenway if you follow the link you will see more information on the stunning house & garden.

Took Beau a walk in the wooded area also into the garden with views down the river dart, you can arrive by boat to visit the house or take the steam train from Paignton and get off at the newly open train halt.

Found part of the garden we had not visited before mainly the veg growing area & the wonderful greenhouse.

Goodrington

Being by the harbour in Paignton we were also close to the footpath which took you into Goodrington Sands it was very popular with dog walkers. After the 1st May dogs are allowed on certain parts of the beach the winding walk took you down to the right side of the beach. The nice thing about the beach is the Paignton to Dartmouth steam train we passes close by during the day.

Brixham

 Brixham working harbour

 A lot of steps to the houses!

 Looking back into Brixham from the battery gardens

 Lighthouse on the end of the quay

 Information

Whilst on holiday in Paignton we had a day out with a visit to Brixham with a large fishing industry we love the atmosphere of the town & quirky roads around the houses on the hill which look over the town. Walked along the coast path with Beau and came across the battery gardens stunning views of the sea.  While looking out to sea up from the water close to where I was standing came a seal never seen one in their environment before only ever seen them in a zoo. loved the history of the battery gardens sadly the museum was closed but hope to have another visit later in the year.

Paignton

 Perfect Sign

 Court Yard

  Looking back into Paignton

 Great read with a glass of wine always have water in between the wine drinking

 Fairy Cove beach

 Paignton Harbour

In January booked up a early holiday with the shock news of David's passing thought we were going to cancel. Thankfully we were able to visit and it was just the tonic we needed.

The holiday cottage was the best we have ever stayed in close to the harbour, views over to Torquay from the bedroom, the house had a nautical theme throughout it was a wonderful week had to leave a day early due to someone booking a extra day.

Welland near Malvern

Britsmorton Common

The old cider press now in the garden

The old cider press now the holiday let

Owners live close by

Looking down into Malvern

Croome Lake

Information board

Newly restored ice house

Back in March a week was booked for David's funeral and to clear the house he lived in and also find a care home for my mum, being in hospital she was classed as a bed blocker so she was put into a temporary respite home. A care home was found in Malvern, wish now David would have done this sooner he could be still here spending his money.

At short notice managed to find the Cider Press holiday let even though it was far from a holiday!it was very nice location but terrible for mobile phone signal or WI-FI even though it was advertised with having WI-FI. The garden was very secure for Beau and the lady kindly allowed us to leave Beau in the let on the day of the funeral. not that he was left more than 5 hours plus he had a good walk before we left.

The plan for Sunday was to go to the house before the council workers cleared it mum was never coming back to the house and it is 3 bedroom so the council wanted it. Found that day very upsetting came out with 3 bags of mainly photos and a couple of Royal Worcester figures which were seconds! David worked for the company for 20 years he worked in the clay works he would bring home to mum the lady figures which mum liked. Upsetting coming out with just 3 plastic bags after he had lived there for 65 years but I have wonderful memories from when we were kids in the same bedroom and I have all the photos which could have easily been thrown away.The rest of the week was manic with bank appointments the funeral and collecting the ashes. When mum passes on we are going to put Davids ashes in a casket and he will be buried in the double grave with mum and dad at least they will be together again.

Did manage a few doggie walks in Malvern and did a quick visit to Croome Court Croome if you follow the link you will see a stunning place. When we lived in Malvern we saw the restoration from the beginning and when back in Worcester always try and have a visit to see the updates even though some are very quick visits around the place. Was good to see the restored ice house.