Last year we had an abundance of acorns. When you have a metal roof you become acutely aware of that fact when they start to fall.
I’ve never given much thought as to how acorns germinate to become trees until this summer. The pathways around my cottage are littered with tiny oak saplings and directly below the leaves are the acorns that have ruptured open and developed roots growing into the ground and leafy stems reaching for the sky. Luckily they are easy to pull up or I would have dozens of unwanted oak trees on my property.
Every year I record the decomposition of the trees that used to house a treehouse on the edge of the beach. I love all the different stages that they’ve gone through.
I arrived at my cottage for the first time this season. Knowing we were going to be in London for a month I hired two young men (friends of the family) to go to the cottage and open it up, tidy, sweep, wipe down counters and set up the deck furniture and build me a railing for the deck. It was the best money I ever spent.
When I arrived I only had to make up my bed, cover the couches, start the fridge and put away the food. Today I will do a deeper clean of the cupboards and give all the dishes a quick wash.
This morning I made my first thermos of filter coffee and prepared oatmeal with fresh Ontario strawberries, drizzled with wildflower honey, cream and cinnamon. Yum!
For those of you who don’t know: the Bermondsey Beer Mile is a loose amalgamation of brewery bars and bottle shops, located along a stretch of railway arch that’s closer to two miles long nowadays. It is located close to London Bridge.
The most interesting parts for us were the painted doorways of the different bars.
… I was so certain that I had posted trios for last week’s challenge
I love travelling but there are some downsides when you take long air flights across different time zones. Today Deb informed me that she didn’t see my post and I assured her that I had posted trios for last week’s challenge. Of course I hadn’t. I’m truly sorry.
…watching Sevin at her school’s Sports Day and a feast with family at a Turkish restaurant
After packing my bags this morning I headed over to Finsbury Park to watch my granddaughter, Sevin, participate in the school’s Sports Day.
All the classes were divided into colours. Sevin was on the red team. As a former teacher I have to say that the activities were very well organized and the parents were well behaved. Everyone supported each other and cheered on all the participants including the children that were consistently last. It warmed my heart to see and hear the praise for all the children.
The games were also fun and the emphasis was on having a good time.
After standing in the sun for two hours I headed back towards our flat and met Kevin in the local pub where we enjoyed a light lunch.
In the afternoon we finished packing, picked up a few essentials for the flight, booked an Uber for 4:30 in the morning and tidied up the flat.
Being our last night in London Brendan wanted us to experience a Turkish meal. We got on the bus on Green Lane and headed north.
The food was delicious and we ordered the perfect amount. Farewell London. See you again in October.
Mama Cormier 