http://alisonslife-in-the-slow-lane.blogspot.com/ Life in the Slow Lane: HELLO MONDAY......with a glass of something cold!

Monday 27 May 2013

HELLO MONDAY......with a glass of something cold!

This week I'm saying HELLO, whilst offering you a glass of icy cold Sangria (or whatever your choice of beverage might be), because I'm joining up with ABI , for her monthly 'tea' meme.

 If you don't mind sitting in the sun we can sit outside, but at the moment we don't have any parasols to give any shade.....you might prefer to sit in the naya, where I have all the doors open and there's a pleasant breeze coming through.

I should explain that the shortage of parasols is due to the fact that when we threw out the old ones, a couple of months ago, we discovered that there weren't any actually in the shops yet to replace them! However, that is one of the jobs on the 'to do' list when Craig arrives tomorrow.....he is here for four days, and I think you'll be able to tell that I'm happy about that (and not JUST because of the parasols!).

By this time, hopefully, we'll be settled with our drink of choice and I'll be wanting to hear your own news....hoping that most of it is positive: that the family are well and that you are finding time for being creative.

I'm sure you're wondering why I have so many pieces of paper with names, menus and lists on them.....they are for the '60s Night' which I am helping to organise on Saturday night


If you had dropped in last night, you would have found me tearing my hair out, trying to get the numbers to tally...but all's well now and the menu choices have been sent to the restaurant.


 I'll be wondering if you joined in with SIANS 'Big swap of very little things'...and if so, would love to hear what was in the package you received...I'll also confess that I only posted my package to CHERI this morning, along with another few bits of 'Happy Mail'.

Can you hear that thunder in the distance, and do you see how the clouds are rolling in over the mountains?....I think we're in for a storm...yes, here are the first big raindrops beginning to fall- in fact it's actually hailstones! Let me shut all these doors...and please excuse Boo- she gets really afraid during storms.

As the hail turns to rain, I'll be telling you how relieved we all are that my dad is showing signs of improvement again...and although he's still in hospital, we're hoping he'll get out later this week.

Oh look...the rain's stopped just as suddenly as it began...yes, you're probably right to leave while it's dry...but please do stop by again next month:I really DO enjoy these visits!

One thing before you go....remember it's 'STORYTELLING SUNDAY' over at SIAN'S PLACE ......see you there?

Thanks for dropping by!
Take care of you
Alison xx



23 comments:

  1. Thank you I will take a glass of Sangria. Glad to hear that your Dad is making progress. I've been laid low with a migraine for two days of the weekend but fortunately it was a Bank Holiday and I've been much better today and able to scrap. I've had a lovely chat with Ben this evening, he and Rachel have just returned from a week's holiday near Edinburgh. Penny has finished her first year at uni and is now back home until the end of September. Hugh and I celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary this Thursday. Back to work tomorrow but a short week thankfully! Thank you for the drink, I must be going now. Hope that your 60's night goes well and you enjoy your time with Craig xx

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  2. I'd love a glass of sangria....and to find out more about the 60s night...that sounds like great fun.

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  3. I have really enjoyed popping in to say hello and to sit in your lovely space - remember the pretty pots too. So glad to hear your Dad is improving, and that must be a relief for you all ... Hope those hailstones don't shred your lovely flowers!

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  4. So glad to hear your Dad is improving and wonderful that you have Craig with you for a few days! I will be seeing you for Storytelling sunday I am sure! Thanks so much for joining in with me with month!

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  5. These are such fun posts--I can tell you have the gift of hospitality.

    Remind me to be in touch with you if I have ever have party planning questions. You seem to be an expert!

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  6. I will definitely join you in the naya with a sangria, sounds devine! Your 60's night looks like fun! Glad to hear your dad is improving :-)

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  7. A lovely visit - I enjoy the sun but am so desiring to sit in your naya one of these days! You're always up to organizing such fun events!!

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  8. thanks for inviting us to stop by, I always love coming here to sit and chat a while. Not too bothered by the rain, as you said it will pass and all will be good again. I look forward to visiting again when you ahve the parasols up. Take care

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  9. I was at the supermarket this morning and the woman in front of me was saying she was going to Spain next week. Of course my ears pricked up and I heard that she saw it was 39C at the moment, not sure where she was heading but it sounded good!

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  10. A visit with you is just what I needed and the sangria was perfect as was Boo! I am so happy to hear your dad is improving, I pray for him often.

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  11. Enjoy your time with that husband of yours!
    You certainly do keep yourself busy - hope the 60s night is a success.
    Good news about your Dad, hope he keeps improving.

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  12. Iced tea for me please and so loved hearing about your impending 60s night.

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  13. What fun! I've loved hearing all your news! Hope the 60s night goes well, and good to hear that your Dad is improving. (Don't worry about a parasol for me, I'm a real sunworshipper!)

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  14. 60's night sounds like a blast!

    The only parasol we ever owned blew away because it was so windy. That says a lot about our need for parasols round here!

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  15. The 60's night sounds like so much fun - but wherever do you find the time to organize all these events???

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  16. Sangria sounds fab, and the wind is just picking up here after the lovely bank holiday weekend so I appreciate the warmth. Enjoy the 60s night x

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  17. Pour me some sangria please - with lots of fruit slices! 60's night sounds like fun - although organizing the logistics never was my thing.

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  18. What a nice catch-up. It seems to me you've moved out of the slow land lately! Let's definitely sit in the naya and relax. I love a good rain after some heat has built up. Swap done; Storytelling Sunday caught me completely by surprise, and the Scavenger Hunt post goes live in a few days!
    Rinda

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  19. Great post, I really do feel like I've just been visiting you. I'm glad to hear your dad is improving. The 60s night sounds amazing :)

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  20. This was a really lovely visit and I loved the Sangria, drinking it always makes me feel like I'm on holiday. Can I come again?

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  21. What a lovely visit, thank you. And oh I'm so pleased to hear about your Dad

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  22. Pleased about your Dad and hope your 60's night goes well.

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  23. Sangria out in the naya was perfect for a lovely visit. I'm so glad to hear your Dad is improving. Hope 60's night went well.

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