Better late than never, as they say. Today the gardener arrived. He told us it would be today or tomorrow according to whether the rain gods prevailed or not. Today is a wonderful sunny day, not too warm, perfect and so they came. It was mainly the hedge that needed a short back and sides, and they trimmed it perfectly.

I gave them detailed instructions to ensure that my sweet pea and climbing roses must survive and they did a good job. I remember many years ago planting the seeds for the everlasting sweet pea which were quite a success, as they are indestructable and return every year. The original idea was to add some colour into the privet hedge, but now they have plans to take over.

Due to the almost surprise visit of the two gardeners, at 07.15 in the morning when I was still in bed, the daily routine is something completely different, but being versatile we have adapted and I find to a good advantage. My housework is done and everything is shining and nice and tidy. I now have some time and so am sitting out on the porch saying Good Morning to those that have a morning, and in preparation for those that will get a morning as soon as they are awake.

“Shall I go shopping on my own” was the suggestion from Mr. Swiss, thinking that I would now have stress. I am woman and so I improvised to the satisfaction of all. I decided I am showered, dressed to kill and we would postpone the safari in the local supermarket until later, as the gardener is still here and needs the electricity from our appartment. When they are finished, we will depart for the local supermarket, kill a few food articles, put them in the car and then return to the supermarket for lunch. They have a good restaurant, self service, clean and the food is fresh- what more could you want.

This means I will not be cooking in the kitchen and Mr. Swiss will not have to tidy the kitchen afterwards. After lunch we can return home, have something to drink and can relax with our golden oldie after dinner sleep – perfect.

I may not be around so much today, as I am now organising my trip to London, which will most likely be 11th July, so I will still be here next week. However, I now have some official documents to sort with the British authorities, most of it online and my father’s funeral to arrange.

Have fun eveyone, sleep well or have a nice day, and here is a last boring photo of the side of the hedge – again – with my flower box next to it where I also planted some of these invading sweet pea seeds and have trained my climbing rose to compliment the photo.