What are you all up to

"I'm now going to await the reports from everyone else, telling me they're basking in glorious sunshine"

was in Stubbers until about 1 hours ago, now a bit cloudy, but not cold, have had the conservatory doors open since 0730 hrs this morning, and 2 loads of washing out on the line, just waiting for the window man to come and replace 2 windows that have condensation between the panes, typical just out of the 10 year guarantee, fortunately they are 2 of the smaller windows so not too expensive, but makes my blood boil, we probably have a further 14+ windows that are at least 14 years old which are ok, you can get the moisture out by inserting some sort of gas but apparently it is only a short term fix.

Rufs your shrub is a Deutzia double pink and bees do like it.

A dry warmish but a lot of cloud about here but washing is drying and managed to get some more bits of gardening done and a bit more this afternoon.

Thank you, we have lived here 14 years and never known the name, we inherited it when we moved in, previous occupant was an old lady who specialised in growing shrubs.

"Having said that, according to Look North weather a few days ago, this has been the warmest May for a long time."

Yes, I heard that as well, ttda - and I couldn't believe it either - certainly hasn't been on the east coast. 

Sun's just come out and wind dropped a bit - so perhaps we are going to get that promised warm spell this weekend

Well, today we have nearly wall to wall sunshine around Stirling area, not roasting hot but very pleasant. It has turned a bit cloudy now , and further East It was quite dark an hour or so ago.  We had a good walk along the old railway line from Doune this morning and visited Dunblane Cathedral as well as the Leighton Library, the oldest purpose-built private library in Scotland, built in 1687, and which has just reopened after a huge restoration process. Both are certainly worth a visit.

Photos to follow when I get round to resizing them to fit the stupid requirements of this forum.

Hope the weather has improved for you Millie.  You picked an opportune time to visit Wales Micky. The weather has mostly behaved itself whilst you are here. Don't fancy staying a while longer by any chance do you?

Took advantage of the good weather this morning to have a full mornings walk. Quite long for me nowadays but enjoyed it and don't feel any ill affects.

We're having a night away later in the week mainly to see how MiL copes. She says she wants to try and with various caveats we've agreed. She knows what will happen if she is silly. Not sure OH will worry any less by getting away but it will be close by and friends have indicate they'll pop in to see if she needs anything. First time this year we will have been away. Airbnb not caravan though.

Good to read that you had a grand trip, micky, safe journey home.

B2, sorry to hear that your OH's op has been postponed, fingers crossed that the delay is not too long.

Hope all goes will with your trip away, WN, and that your MIL has no problems at home.

Tda, Enjoy your next outing and the train trip too. It certainly sounds as if you both have been busy getting the M/H ready for it.

Its ok it is the sun, we have had buckets full of it for the last 5 days, just been out on my bike, the IOW is sat there looking like a Greek island with the S0olent shimmering in the sun, took this 5 mins ago in the back garden, everywhere is looking really good, any ideas on this yellow tree, something else i inherited when we moved in ?

Hi, just looked in for the first time since we left home mid April. 

We didn't go to Italy as planned but ended up in Spain. The weather on arrival in France was awful, it was freezing in the Alsace and snowing in Switzerland. Heavy rain around the Italian lakes so we once again switched plans and headed for the sun.

We had a lovely few werks in Spain then came back north to meet up with pals near Agde for a week. The weather was fine low 20s with some cloud. Not as good as last year and previous years but we enjoyed it. We then headed east to the Provence and up into the Alps. The Gorge du Verdun was stunning as was the following days just drifting around the alps.

We then came north to one of our favourite sites near Belley to find it's no longer a touring site but all mobile homes 😡 this is happening more and more.

We are now between Macon and Bourg en Bresse. We have been dodging the rain since coming down from the Alps where we had perfect weather.

Our pals have been less fortunate than ourselves and only had decent weather the week we spent together in Southern France. The forecast though is for it to get better next week. From what we have heard from other travellers it's been cold, wet and miserable all over Northern Europe.

I think parts of the UK have seen better weather than most of France. It's wet today but we are on a lovely quiet country site where we can see the river and hear the blackbirds singing it's not that bad. Moving north slowly waiting for it to clear. We've only had 1 full day of rain so far, although we have had rain on and off at nights.

I haven't read all the posts yet as I must watch my data allowance. I hope everyone is well and no disasters have befallen you. Take care all. 

Some more photos 1st Malvern Priory we used to live near this when we first got married in a works flat and had lovely views and we used to listen to the bells of the Priory, next Upton Tower Upton upon Severn then a view from the cottage of the Malvern Hills I did take a lot more of the hills and the cottage we stayed in and lastly one of the flower arrangements at the RHS  show I went to and great weather whilst there just like a summers day.