I had been to the rose centre a number of years ago so I knew roughly where it was. I programmed the postcode into the SatNav to get the exact location and away we went.  On arriving at the village next to the rose centre, the SatNav had other ideas and turned us off down some very narrow (one car width) but very pretty country lanes!  The rose centre was nowhere to be seen and the SatNav went very quiet so I can only think the post code covered a very large area.  Despite the lack of electronic assistance I managed to get back on the main road and navigate my way to the centre. After all that adventure the first port of call was the teashop for that much needed refreshment.

After much deliberation we finally settled on a suitable rose called ‘Remember Me‘.  The decision was made easier because certain colours were ruled out by default.  The rose will be planted behind the conservatory, to be enjoyed in the summer months whatever the weather.

I felt that my own patio was in need of a little addition and took advantage of the opportunity. I settled on Strawberries and Cream, although I had to go back to the drawing board with my choice of pot because the original was deemed too small.

Later in the day when we were leaving Mum’s house ready for an evening meal at Cherie’s Place I heard what I thought was a door shutting upstairs.  When I went to investigate I found that the door to my Dad’s office had blown to…  Which has just reminded me that my mobile phone is playing up in a very unusual way today as well…

So now I am raising my glass to say cheers, the bar in the top photo is well stocked with my Dad’s favourite tipple