It was a great day all round. In the morning I had a hair appointment, it was time for a trim. The hairdressers were on fine form celebrating the 21st anniversary of the opening of the salon. There were cupcakes, balloons and freebies, I did however decline on the offer of a cupcake. The town was buzzing because the town carnival was taking place. I was struggling to get parked when suddenly I noticed that a car was just about to leave from one of my two favourite parking places. Perfect timing 
This was followed by a trip to Birmingham in time for lunch, which was enjoyed sitting in the sunshine looking out over St Martins Church. Unfortunatly shopping was necessary, things were needed for the summer hols. The afternoon was productive and we got home just in time to enjoy dinner on the patio catching the evening sun.
That looks nice! Not sure about the rose though… A cold dry white or a nice red, for me, I think…
I see I need to introduce you to dry robust Rose.
I know you will love it
because it is summer (at last) and warm (at last) your beverage should be vino tinto + casera
deliciously perfect
Are you going to elaborate on those ingredients?
here you are-
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinto_de_verano
perfect for summer days, especially at lunchtime
oh, all right, here you are-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinto_de_verano
delicious (To be followed by the siesta of course)
Thank you for giving me the explanation
This afternoon a Siesta was in order but I had some jobs to do. I got a bit overheated!!
Now am sitting on the patio after dinner and cooling down
A delightful meal. Cheers!
It was enjoyable. Cheers
Ha! What a coincidence – looks like you had a great day yesterday, too
That looks delicious, my compliments to the chef AND the wine connoisseur!
Not just one cupcake on a good day?
I am glad you had a great day too
On this occasion due to a very busy day the Chef was Marks & Spencers
It was such a good day I resisted the urge to indulge in a cup cake
I didn’t miss it…
I love dining al fresco which we did often in the summer months. It’s funny how we English always use a tablecloth even when outdoors.
You set a lovely table, Cherie.
Using a tablecloth outside is rather a quaint English thing
In days gone by we would have played board games after dinner, but times move on and those days are distant memories…
We’ll be following your lead this evening. I hope.
Let me know how you got on…
That look so inviting, Cherie – just the weather for it
It was very enjoyable due to the perfect weather
And you didn’t invite me…
x
It was spontaneous and I knew you were to far away to arrive in time for dinner