Good morning it’s a bright sunny Bank Holiday Monday so far, I hope it stays that way for people who are making the most of the long weekend off work/school/college etc. 

We tend to avoid going anywhere at bank holiday times, so it’ll be a walk around the local streets and paths and time in the garden, weather permitting.

Whats everyone else up to?

Greetings from the east coast, where I am currently pitched in my beach tent and relaxing with a brisk breeze. It's been very nice so far, with only Saturday experiencing early spells of rain.

We are making the most of it and are all enjoying the family break.

In news, @super_ram might feel disappointed to learn that Ling-a-longer Chippy at the bottom of Winthorpe Avenue is up for sale. My parents have been friends with the owner, Dave, for many years. It's a shame, as it feels like the end of an era. That said, in recent years his wife had started helping out, but she's not remotely a people person. It certainly went downhill after the premises had a fire.

I've tried to catch up a few times with Dave, as I thought he would like to know about my mum, but getting past his wife's communication skills has been impossible. It's a shame, as he's a pillar of the community in that area. He's probably retiring, but I will miss the laughs. When I was younger, we used to have water pistol fights. 🤣

A bit of a mixed bag here weather wise. Some sunny intervals but also some showers in between.

Please to see that Wimbledon got promoted to league 1. They showed again today that they have an excellent defence & they finished with over 20 clean sheets for the season.

Hard luck on Walsall after being 15 points clear at the top at one point, but they faded badly in the second half of the season.

Watched a  film during the late afternoon & early evening. "Son of Spartacus" was a film I'd never seen before. It was an Italian made film. 

There are some good old films like this one currently on you tube, which are very enjoyable. 

Morning all, a bright start to the day here but looking like it’s going downhill rapidly later so best make the most of the morning.

Mrs. T wants some new clothes for our forthcoming holiday so it’ll be shopping today, deep joy. 

I’ve also got to do a bit to my home made wine which is now sitting in the garage clearing. I have a gallon of parsnip and a gallon of Rhubarb plus a barrel of home brew beer which is ready to drink. 🍺 

It's been raining all day here. The garden is starting to look lush again and the lawn is starting to perk up to

The wet weather has brought back Mr Mole who is making a few mile hills in our lawn.

Looks like we might get a return to warmer weather towards the end of the week. 

I decided to take a break from the walking & I decided to get on our exercise bike to see how it goes 

The Mrs has been using it from time to time but I hadn't been on it for a few years.

I surprised myself & managed to do 7.5KM in 25 minutes. 

So it appears that Adam Hinshelwood has become one of the the favourites to replace Maynard. Another National League Manager.

A think Notts need an experienced League 2 Manager to get out of this league.

Good morning, it’s a cloudy start to the day here, the weather is forecast to be quite warm today and tomorrow so I’ll make the most of it and get out n the garden as much as I can, not to do gardening, oh no, just to relax with a beer or two.

Oh alright I might pull the odd weed up if I feel inclined. 

Funny weather here today,warm but cloudy

 

 

The sunrise is a mythical creature @Piethagoram, I know it exists but never seem to see it. So it's very similar to League One in that respect.

Here in the land of the Germs, Monday wasn't a bank holiday but yesterday was. As a result my company was closed yesterday so I get a nice long weekend. It's too hot to go outside so I'm sitting in the living room procrastinating instead. No chippy for me, but I'll put the barbecue on later. Life isn't so bad sometimes. 

Humid and moggy here on the east coast, it's been nice but the heats starting to make me feel very tired. Just haven eating doesn't either, but it was the first thing of the day. We're aiming on going back on the beach, but I'm starting to think we'll be hit with rain.

Morning all, it’s the last day of the month, I’m up early, I’ve done all the word games now I’m going to have a few oats and raisins for breakfast to give me some fuel for the park run this morning. I’ve not done one for a couple of weeks so I expect I’ll be aching this afternoon and tomorrow.

Have a lovely day everyone.

It hasn't been a good day for the supporters of Notts. We've lost our talisman who held this team together during the last third of the season. 

Without Didzy Notts may have been in the bottom half of the table. We don't know all the circumstances why he didn't agree to an extension.

It may not have been just down to the money. Was Didzy unhappy about Maynard leaving or something else about the running of the club? We will never know the answer to that question.

Notts are a big club with brilliant support at this level, & they should be able to attract good experienced Head Coaches & players. I do hope we get some good news in the coming days to lift the gloom.

Good morning it’s a bright start to the day but the forecast is for it to be cooler.

As predicted I’m aching after yesterdays park run so I’ll take it easy today, probably have a gentle walk later. Right I’m off to do the word games now.

Have a great day everyone.

It's been a pleasant day here. Managed to get out into the garden to remove the dead spring flowers & prepare the ground for the summer ones.

It's been a good spring for the larger plants. Pride of place goes to our Hydrangea that is looking the best I've seen it for a while & it looks like we will get a good crop off our two apple trees this summer.

Of course it's essential to ensure that the plants get water during the dry spell. We've had a good amount of rain recently which has helped.