Well today it was a mild day and with a bit of sun. My neighbour came round yesterday and told me that as he walked down my driveway, he saw all the lovely primroses were out. That decided it - I said that as soon as it was dry and sunny-ish, I was going to go up the drive to see for myself. Well this morning, I had my chance. I couldn't go out with my rollator because it's too big for me to get through the back door without help, so I pushed my trolley up the drive - it was hard work, but I did it. I was so glad that I did bother to go out because I've missed seeing the primroses.

Primroses and polyanthus, also bluebells are coming

More primroses up the driveway

The lovely primroses edging my drive

Oh I was so happy to see them. There are a few polyanthus (pink ones) but they'll probably be flowering in a couple of weeks. I haven't weeded the driveway for about 5 years or so, my neighbours do sometimes do it for me, but I'd rather it was left alone, so that all the wild flowers can grow.

Some more primroses

Lots of buttercups everywhere

I also noted that one of my big apple trees had fallen down, had been cut up and was safe. That meant no apple blossom from it though :( :(

Then I noticed that another tree was starting to show blossom - don't know if it's an offshoot of the old apple tree, so I took a couple of pictures of it just in case!!

The beginnings of some apple blossom -

The blossom is only small, but it's a start. Then on my way back to the house, I walked under the lilac trees and whoa .... there's actually buds starting out!!!

Lilac buds on the trees

That's a great indication that soon I'll have lilac blooms everywhere. They are late this year, but there again with the weather we've had, it's not really surprising.

I came indoors, very tired, but elated. It was well worth the trip. Just to go outside was wonderful - not something I can do easily. So that was my treat today. It's gone cold again - what is going on with this damn weather eh?

Okay folks, please stay safe and well. It's Mickey's funeral on Thursday 17th, so those of you who were his friend, think of him for a moment please.