Birthday and Anniversary

Some new additions to the balloon pump collection from Archie.  Hazel's birthday surprises were many this morning. Lots of cards  and presents to open.  Poor Hazel has awoken with a bad back though and she's smiling despite that and the rainy weather.  It doesnt take much to cheer her up - some 3-D printed "glow-in-the-dark" bread tags from her son - the balloon pumps - the Liver Of Sulpher and other silver making stuff.  A book by the author of The Mezzonine.  Badges from Mark Pawson aquired with a torn cheque.  A trolley load of plants yesterday from the Garden Centre in Marbury. Her cup runneth over!   It was Audrey's birthday yesterday too so we went over to blow bubbles and stick balloons to her front door.  Swapped presents and had a nice chat. Thankfully the weather was better than today. Peeing down outside now! 

Birthday Treats

Lovely walk to Marbury for my birthday. Old bones creaking around the woods and fields.  Some nice presents and cards from family and friends.  New balloon pump for the collection ( we have 6 now )  from Archie, also excellent Gasper Nali vinyl LP.  Viewmaster 3-D viewer and pile of discs from Hazel.  Lots of other treats.  Nice to chat to Archie via Zoom.  Hazel made a scrummy choc cake and explosive candle!  Nearly singed my eyebrows!