Wednesday, as regular readers will know, is a a non-working day for me. It is a day to catch up, to rest, to read to potter about, to cook. This morning started with a much needed visit to the osteopath for a straighten out. He did a great job on my stiffened up body, so felt that I could treat myself to a cheese scone and pot of tea at Pravda before Pilates (featured image at the top of the post and below).
Pilates also revived body and spirit – by the end of the ‘foot regime’ my arms will certainly be stronger! I then ‘hopped’on the bus (sorry!) and headed home, picking up a small box of sushi on the way home.
I had a couple of books to return to the library, and after much deliberation, picked up another two. I spotted this little red mushroom or toadstool on the way there, and met a gorgeous black and white cat on the way home, who was not keen on my stick nor the barking dog on the other side of the road.
A parcel was delivered, full of daffodil, hyacinth and tulip bulbs. Goodness knows when or how these will get planted, but I do like the message on the box.
After getting through the ironing and doing my daily puzzles, I set about making dinner (the outcome of which will be in next Wednesday’s cookbook challenge hosted by Jo of Brookford Farm Diaries).
Posted in Wednesday Words and Whimsy hosted by Min of Write From the Middle.
Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.
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Oh, you have autumn! I always forget that! We have spring here, nothing is blooming yet, except colts foot: https://latvianmom.com/2025/04/02/coltsfoot-the-hidden-guardian-of-spring/
This autumn I need to plant bulbs as well 🙂
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Yes we are all the other way round 🙂
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Sounds like you had an abundant day of simple pleasures.
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It was a good day.
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What a wonderful day and red toadstool was a fun discovery!
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I was so glad I spotted the toadstool!
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Glad you’re still hopping along cheerfully. I’d love to join you for the scone but I’m not very good at Pilates. You reminded me that I want to order some plants for my daughter for Easter xx
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Thanks! The scones in that cafe are particularly good.
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Love how you get around with your boot and stick. Rhose cheese scones look delicious. Fun and cheery message on that box.
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It can be hard at times, but I will not let the boot and stick stop me doing things I like (but a good excuse not to do things I don’t!). The cheese scone was good.
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Cheese scones sound fantastic and like something I definitely need to eat! Lovely post, thanks for bringing us along on your day off.
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They are good, especially with a cup of tea.
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That sounds like a lovely day!
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It was good.
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A day of doing what one wants and needs is certainly good for the soul!
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It is!
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Pilates and yoga do wonders for mind, body and spirit; well done. Love that you hopped onto the bus. 😉 Happy Wednesday!
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They do indeed. I have to say the bus drivers have been so helpful, pulling in close to the kerb and so on.
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I love a cheese scone, and that one looks great!
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Pravda is famous for them – you can even attend a class on how to make them during the food festival we have here.
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You have reminded me of how long it is since I took the time to sit in a cafe and enjoy a coffee. I usually grab it on the run or have in the park after a walk.
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It is one of my favourite things to do.
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Hi, Barbara – I love how nothing ever slows you down or reduces your positivity (at least not for long). Your posts are always a pleasure to read!
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Oh thank you so much! I do my best to stay positive.
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Hi Barbara, what a lovely day! That cheese scone looks delicious and loving the sushi you picked up for lunch too. Good spotting of the red mushroom/toadstool – it’s so pretty! My first thought is that I would’ve taken a heap of photos from all different angles so I could paint it later! Thanks for linking up with us at #WWWhimsy ! xo
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The toadstool really caught my eye. It was a good day I must admit.
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A great box of bulbs to plant Barbara!! Love your post for #WWWhimsy this week – so much joy.
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Thank you!
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Good on you for not allowing life to slow down too much while you heal! Along with your other readers, I enjoy the thought of eating a hot cheese scone: one of life’s really simple pleasures!
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Trying not too! The cheese scone was very good.
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