A date for my op and a date for a PIP assessment.

 I finally have a date for my op to have my gallbladder removed, 23rd July. That is, of course, providing they don't change it again.
This morning I received the dreaded letter saying my filled in application for my PIP renewal was not enough, I have to attend a face to face assessment on 30th July. This is so they can see if what have put on the form fits with what they think. I should have a good day just a week after the op. Oh and just to make things more inconvenient, I have to travel to Barnsley, it would be too simple for them to do it in Wakefield.

Since I last wrote there has been a couple of changes!

Lynsey has managed to succeed in securing herself a job. She started today, she knew a couple of weeks ago the job was hers and has been very excited about it.

 I have a new shed!
It stands where the greenhouse used to stand. The school bought it for me. This is because of one of the boys at the school decided it would be a fantastic idea to smash our greenhouse. The school headteacher was very apologetic and was very quick to replace the greenhouse. Tony asked if we could have a shed instead because it would be harder for the boy to smash the next time.

My New Shed/Hide.

It took Tony quite a while to put the shed together, it had a few teething problems, the door didn't fit properly, there were knotholes the size of a bottle cork (luckily we had some of those!).
As you can see Tony has done a very good job and I have a new place to sit and watch the garden.
We have at the last count 6 young squirrels who are not quite sure what to make of the new shed.

From the small side window, I can look out onto the birdbath. A female sparrow landed on it and took a drink, I took a photo. She must have heard the shutter. The sparrow glanced over her shoulder, did a double take then realised she was being watched and flew away into the bushes.

Sparrow is taken by surprise.

Also from the small side window, I can see the sunflower heart feeder. The young blue tits and goldfinches love this feeder and there are usually two or three on there. The young blue tit almost copied the sparrow move by move. It glanced at me, did a double take, then flew away into the bushes.

Young Blue Tit is taken by surprise.

The hot weather is not my favourite weather, it makes me swell and ache but I have managed to go into the garden a few times.

I keep trying to get some shots of bees and butterflies, I have managed to get some but I think I will keep trying to improve.

Hoverfly on an Aster.

The butterflies were easier to photograph than the hoverflies because they kept still longer.

Small White.

I have seen these Small White butterflies in the garden on many occasions.

Comma.

I have not seen one of these in the garden before, although it is said to be widespread and common.

We have had a bit of sad news in the family, Mums partner Trevor died at the end of June. She is coping extremely well and has the full support of her family. 

Oliver, the dog is also coming to terms with the disappearance of his friend. He is happy so long as he gets his food, has a bed to sleep on and the right ball thrown. I have never known a dog with so many tennis balls. Oliver decides which one he is playing with and if you try to throw the wrong one he will not play. He is certainly a little dog with a big character.

Until the next time...