A friend was visiting to work on a war game scenario with Mr C followed by board games. I had just enough time for a local walk in the glorious sunshine. On my walk I took a selfie in the same place I took the rainy-day selfie on my way back from my recent volunteering at a local school.
Back at home we enjoyed a game of Pillars of the Earth. Then we sat on the patio soaking up the sunshine before a roast beef dinner.
After dinner we played another board game, Zooloretto. I have lost my touch; I didn’t win either of them… But I came a close second 
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Look with soft eyes.
See the place where the tides and the seasons and the turning of the earth all come together and everything that is becomes one.
You’ve got to seek that place with your soul.
The Legend of Bagger Vance
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My only walk today was around town shopping for hair essentials for mum. I parked in a distant car park so that I could get some steps in. I had intended to go for a more leisurely walk in the afternoon but the rain and ‘thunder’ led me to stay at home and do some household chores instead.
I was satisfied with my afternoon activity but it meant I fell a bit short on my mileage for the day.
Later in the day the clouds lifted and the rain subsided which meant that we could enjoy ‘fine dining’ on the patio.
Tags: All in One Spanish Chicken, Cherie's Place, Dining at Chez Nous, Fine Dining, Patio, Sainsbury's Meals for Two
I walk to my Thursday volunteering session at my local school whatever the weather. Usually the weather is kind to me but today it was a little damp.
Later in the day we dined out at the Bear Inn, Hodnet for a birthday celebration.
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I needed to visit the Madely dental practice to drop off a form for my mum and by the time this had been done it was time for lunch. After a bit of thought Western Park seemed a suitable place but on arrival, we found the café was closed.
We resumed our journey, pondering a suitable alternative for lunch. As luck would have it, I spotted a sign for Boscobel House which I know has a good café. I settled for a jacket potato with beans which was served tastefully with a side salad.
After lunch we walked to White Ladies Priory. I have always wanted to do this walk but on previous visits there has not been enough time. The sun was out bathing us in a warm glow and also showcasing the distant Shropshire hills.
I enjoyed my walk ‘there and back again’. Afterwards a naughty cake (blueberry and banana) was calling me… The cake was delicious, and being able to sit outside in the sunshine was an added bounus. A resiedent robin came to our table to share a few crumbs that had been left behind.
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