2022 Project 365 // Days 204 - 210

 

23rd July 2022
Due to the heat, a lot of my plants are on the way out already. 
I wanted to get a photo of them before they all die, even though some already have.

24th July 2022
The complete angels Tipsy, Ginny and Sam were my support team today.
And we finally got a really good downpour.

25th July 2022
Usually, my morning pigeon crowd tops out at about 31.
Today we had at least 42...I think they are spreading the word.

26th July 2022
The bees have been loving our Hollyhock recently, however they seem to be going a little overboard
 and have been stumbling about drunk, clinging to the walls having a wash and a rest!

27th July 2022
The last bath bomb has been cracked out. 
Light the Night was released by Lush in a collection for Eid earlier this year and was beautiful!

28th July 2022
I've been after one of these for a long time and finally decided to grab one.
For when I'm out and about and not near access to sugar water, I have this little vile to help any bees who may need an extra hand. 

29th July 2022
Our hydrangea has been in bloom for a few weeks now but I hadn't gotten my annual photo.
So here it is. I much prefer the blue, but ours is predominantly pink currently.
We're going to have a play with PH and take some cuttings soon.

2022 Project 365 // Days 197 - 203

 

16th July 2022
So I have decided to get rid of my Instagram and with not editing and uploading quickly to upload there, I ended up a week behind on photo editing. Therefore I can't tell you what I did this day and all I know is that I spent too long trying to get a photo of one of the many Cabbage White Butterflies in our garden.

17th July 2022
A hug filled day at Cats Protection!
Goodbye hugs with the wonderful Angelina who is going home soon, 'can't believe you're still here' hugs with Sapphire,
a first meeting with stray Elsa, huge tandem hugs with Miles and Ronnie who I wish I could bring home
 and last but never least, hugs from the wonderful Sam from last week who has come on in leaps and bounds... who I'd also love to bring home.
(This is a recurring thought from me because if we didn't already have a full house I'd have 100% brought multiple ex-centre cats home haha).

This evening we had another very scary fire situation.
Started by kids, the same that started the last I assume.
It was so bad the fire department had recived multiple calls when we called and the fire engine had to attend.
With the temperature already being a hassard on top of discarded cigarettes, stray glass and bottles
left in the sun, ignorantly used BBQs and more, we do not need people purposely setting fires.
I was already uncomfortable living here and now I am petrified.
I am heartbroken for the loss of nature and probably loss of wildlife.
I am scared for my Reepicheep who I haven't seen since.
It was a hellish evening after a lovely day which has made my anxiety and depression even worse.

18th July 2022
I officially started my training for my Pet Berevment Support volunteer role.
This feather also gave a me a slight smile as I saw it appearing to hover by the fence.
In reality it was stuck on a spider web, so I collected it to join my already stupidly huge hoard of cast away feathers.

19th July 2022
Day 2 of the climate change caused death temperatures and I'm having a hard time keeping my ten babies comfortable.
It's sad of me to think about because we have so many things in place to help them and it's still hot,
so I can't imagine how the animals who don't get looked after as well are doing.
We are lucky that 5 of them are reptiles and need heat but it's well seen even they know something is going on.
Hela and Freya have been out and about wanting out of their vivs more than usual
so I let them both have 5-10 minutes of fun in the bath which them seemed to enjoy!

20th July 2022
Miss Athena surfaced today!
We've been re-painting the reptile room today to freshen things up and Athena wanted to watch what was going on!

21st July 2022
Although the heat has killed off a huge amount of our Hollyhock, the bees are still loving it which makes me happy.

22nd July 2022.
Sissies on their thrones.

2022 Project 365 // Days 190 - 196

 

9th July 2022
Taking photos for my 'What I Read Last Quarter' blog post and Eos decided she needed in on the action.
 It ended up being the best photo of the books too!

10th July 2022
I missed all my cat pals as I skipped last week with 2 of our babies being a little poorly and I didn't want to risk spreading any tummy bugs.
This week made up for it though, with so many little loves.
It seems that sadly many of the amazing cats we have right now are waiting a little longer than usual.
I guess people are going on holidays and enjoying the weather rather than adopting?

Anyway, I got to spend some awesome quality time with Sparkle, Solero, Whizzy & Wiggy, Kiki, Ronnie & Miles and Sam.
Sam has been having a rough time.
His door is shaded by blankets as he'd been very frightened, so before I left I decided I'd pop in and just sit for 5 minutes.
He was hiding under his blanket but I talked very softly, sang a little to him and then spotted a nose peeking at me!
All of a sudden he came out and straight over to me!
We had kisses and hugs and we sat and watched everything outside the window.
I explained to him where he was and what was going on and then it was dinner time.

I've said it before but I always tell every cat 'I love you' before leaving so they know
they are loved and that I'll be back (unless they are re-homed by the time Im next in).
Sam absolutely made my day and is why I volunteer.
Adopt dont shop. 🐈

11th July 2022
Watching the Jackdaw family doing Jackdaw things.

12th July 2022
More lovely garden visitors today.
A Dunnock, Goldfinches and the white Pigeon is back!

13th July 2022
This little man is going to turn 10 next month.
His aging has been particularly evident over the past few months and although I
hopefully have many years left with him, I've been feeling fearful of loosing him.
With Baker's history of being attacked and in turn now being a nervous, reactive dog,
simple things like walks and taking him out are incredibly difficult...
Especially when other owners and people are so inconsiderate.

However, I'm determined to make memories with him while I can.
We were heading up to do some jobs for my parents so as it was the coolest day we've had/will be having lately
and our last opportunity before the schools break up, I wanted to take Baker on the Heatherslaw Light Railway.
I went on the train here as a child, as an adult with friends and now I got to share it with my husband and Baker.
It wasn't without its stresses, but overall it was a good little activity. 🐕🚂

14th July 2022
Reepicheep was sitting waiting on the empty bird table, picking at crumbs,
when I was bringing out the fresh food for the morning.
I love to see her 🐁🖤
The clouds were also very cartoon-like this evening so I had to get a photo of the sky too.

15th July 2022
So this morning started well...
Went out to the car and somehow Mr H noticed that the back passenger tire had a nail through it.
This is like the 3rd time this has happened in this car!
 I took it down to the tire garage when they opened and we were super lucky that it pulled
right out and had only gone through the outer layer of the tred! Such a close call.

Today was also St Swithins day!
In British Folklore it is said that if it rains on St Swithins day, it will rain for the next 40 days.
Sadly, it was also very sunny in the afternoon so I'm guessing we aren't going to be blessed
with water and instead have to suffer the climate change extreme temperatures...