We might have known that during the best week of weather this year our management company would decide to erect scaffold next to our balcony to allow the roofers to repair a leaking chimney stack we reported two years ago.
So sitting out is limited, the lads are nice enough, friendly and chatty, but I am sure they have no desire to gaze on a 74 year old in shorts and vest and I have no wish for them to do so. Besides there is dust and debris falling on the balcony, I’d be slathered in factor 50 and very gritty.
No worries, we have in the afternoons decamped to our communal lake garden which is calm and leafy, even if the benches and chairs are rather hard. There is pleasant background sound from the running water and sometimes ducks. It’s hot, mid 20s, but never that ferocious energy sapping what we get in Italy, it’s perfect.
A couple of times MrFF has walked down to the lido, less than £3 for the afternoon with all the facilities including a cafe. The water is 21 degrees, he manages that and we both manage this temporary disruption.
So good that you have returned to this spell of super weather - even if your enjoyment has been slightly interfered with (you will be glad of the interference if we have thunderous downpours next week!) - the communal garden looks peaceful and ducks are always good companions - they always seem to have so much more about them than chickens.
ReplyDeleteGood to get the leak fixed, bummer to have it when you need your outside space most, typical.
ReplyDeleteI do think the location of Ilkley’s lido is stunning.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the lido is a good alternative to your dusty balcony. Are you not tempted to join MrFF?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful area and so glad they've finally decided to fix the chimney! lol
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Donna
Lovely swimming pool. If the weather's right you can't beat an outdoor pool.
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