#LOCKDOWNWEEK4 #THURSDAY #BIRTHDAYBOY ETC

Today 22 years ago it was a rainy windy day and Hugo decided it was time to announce his arrival. I was "looking forward" to natural birth but it did not go according to plan (like a lot of things in life) and he was delivered at 8 pm by caesarean section at Cheltenham General Hospital.

Hugo loves sticky chocolate cake. Made one and decorated with rasberries. Yes, there is 22 candles on the cake.

Went for a walk and did some weekend shopping as well. Walked to our local and lovely garden "Linda Vista" where the Rhododendron just started flowering. You really notice what goes on around you more during the lockdown. Nothing bad that does not bring some good, as my mother use to say. Talking about my mother, she passed away 20 years ago so did not have to live through the corona virus and the deceit from my younger sister. Family matters seems to come to mind during these difficult times. Unfortunately mine has good and bad bits. It takes a lot of patience and love to be so close to your loved ones 24/7. But so far so good!

Gardening is one good activity, keeps you sane, gives you pleasure and lasts... Ranunculus are a favourite flower of mine.

Spring is here with daffodils etc. This is part of one of our lockdown walks that takes us through the Abergavenny Cemetery.

Our garden is taking shape. This is our little courtyard just outside the kitchen. Perfect for breakfast and fika. Bench by John Reeves for Heals. Foldable table and chairs from Clas Ohlson. Green table with an upside down flowerpot as base by Jonas Bohlin. It was made for a pop up cafe during the Stockholm Furniture Fair in 1990?

Keep safe, the rainbow was created by a English lady who wanted to engage her daughter during lockdown! Now it has become an international symbol for "keep safe" during the coronaviruspandemi.

I always loved this flower. In Sweden we call them "Mormors glasögon", grandmothers glasses (spectacles). Here in the UK they are called cat´s eye. Linda Vista Garden, Abergavenny.

Abergavenny got it´s own vineyard. Sugarloaf Vineyards. Just sprouting. They also have a nice cafe/winetasting venue. Unfortunately closed during lockdown like everything else..

The vineyard is situated in a lovely spot at the foot of the Sugar Loaf mountain.

Some black humour in the window display at one of the local hairdressers!

The bluebells are coming out. Not the best area for them around here but some are around.

And that´s all for now. I am trying to keep the spirit up by smiling...soon it´s time for champagne to celebrate my son´s birthday. A good excuse for a party...