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[turps]

It would have been mam's birthday yesterday. I thought of her when we ended up at the beach for our walk, despite all the big ups and huge downs, she's still a miss.

It was also Murphy's birthday yesterday and he turned four. He's still an idiot at times but has settled down a lot.

I also had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season yesterday, and forgot that Starbucks make them far too sweet for my taste so I was soon regretting my decision to get one. It was also a weird mesh of seasons as pumpkin spice signal autumn and we were in the first day of a mini heat wave that's forecast for this week.

Which is why I've been outside reading in the sunshine yesterday and also today. It's glorious out there, the load of bedding on the line was dried within hours and I finally got to prune the grapevine that had got totally out of control, and I have a bunch of grapes! Yes, they're tiny, but still, I've grown grapes :D I also picked more raspberries and this time a couple even made it into the house.

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[omens]

Starbucks lattes are way too sweet :( same with Tim Horton's. It's always a disappoint, but I'll still try every once in a while, too. We're having a lil heatwave too! So gross :P

Grapes AND raspberries?! *_*

[sperrywink]

Wow, I would have thought you were too far north for grapes! However I guess they can grow them around here, too. I just think of southern France or Greece or somewhere like that.

[jacieleigh]

I don't think we'll ever stop missing our loved ones we've lost. Despite the ups and downs, I find my memories are more often the happy ones. And of course, now that my parents are gone, there are so many things I wish I'd asked them when they were still around. No matter how much time we have, it never seems to be enough.

I do think Murphy and Ozzie must have been cut from the same cloth! LOL. Ozzie has settled a bit, too, although he's only about 2-1/2 now. Hard to believe my Baby Kitty is 12-1/2.

It's so awesome you're able to grow your own food! Glad you're getting grapes and raspberries to enjoy!

[frausorge]

Here's a toast in honor of your mother. And happy birthday Murphy!

Reading outside sounds lovely indeed, especially when surrounded by the fruits of your own harvest.

[turps]

Yeah, it's like every year I forget how sweet they are so will try again. And, surprise! Still too sweet.

I'm enjoying having raspberries to pick, the grapes though, they're little tiny grapes. I have no idea if they'll actually grow. But still, they're there.

[turps]

I was surprised to see the grapes too, as you do tend to think they grow in much warmer climates. Saying that, while I do have grapes they're tiny and I have no idea if they'll actually grow to an eating size.

[turps]

I find my memories are more often the happy ones. And of course, now that my parents are gone, there are so many things I wish I'd asked them when they were still around. No matter how much time we have, it never seems to be enough

That's so true, I have questions too, things that I only thought about when it was too late for answers.

Yep, Ozzie and Murphy really are cut from the same cloth, both idiots at times *g*

I'm really enjoying picking my own food. I've got a small garden so don't have too much, but what I do have is delicious.

[turps]

Thank you!

I've been enjoying reading in the sunshine. I've only got room for my rocking chair, but that's surrounded by plants on all sides, so it's a lovely place to be.

[turlough]

I don't think we ever stop missing love ones who're gone *hugs you a lot*

A belated happy birthday to your idiot kitty!

We're also having a small heatwave this week which feels very strange after a rather chilly August.

Sitting in your own garden reading sounds lovely and I'm totally envious of you! There's nothing wrong with my balcony but a garden is much better! Particularly when it produces grapes and raspberries :-)

[turps]

That's very true ♥

If Murphy was awake I'm sure he'd say thank you.

The heatwave seems to be in lots of places, and you're right, feels strange because August was chilly. Apparently, it's going to be heading toward 30 all week, which feels all kinds of wrong for September.

Your balcony is lovely too. I sometimes wish I had more room for garden furniture, but that would mean losing planting space. Still, I'd love an outside couch to lounge on.

[spikedluv]

The beach walk sounds like a lovely time to think of your mom.

Happy birthday Murphy!!

I'm often very sad that I don't have a taste for coffee because I want to try so many of the flavored ones! (Though I will drink a mocha because chocolate a) makes everything better and b) goes well with coffee. *g*

[turps]

It was such a good beach walk, and a good way to remember her, you're right.

Murphy says thank you!

There are so many fancy coffee flavours, it's a shame you don't have a taste for it. Personally, my favourite will always be gingerbread, but it should be a few months for that to appear. Though, the way the shops are rushing things lately, it could be next week!