Humble apologies for the delay in blog posts. Google Mail seem to have created mayhem at the Blogger headquarters and caused all sorts of log in problems for would be bloggers. After changing all sorts of pages and profiles and getting nowhere, I have approached it from an alternative browser which sorted out the problem immediately. If the appearance is grossly altered, I will send my sorries in advance. I am unable to see the whole page of the blog any more so I may just have to post a lot of photos on a separate post.
We are spending the hot summer weeks in the UK. We are trying not to think about the consequences for us of a no deal Brexit. We feel amazed by everyone in the UK as everyone here seems completely oblivious to the outcome for our nation, but we have learned not to raise the issue. I walked past a stand at the Farmers Market emblazoned with pale blue Brexit Party regalia and had to turn my face the other way so that I didn’t start an argument. They didn’t seem to have any interest in their publicity as people were way too engrossed in pork pies and beeswax candles.
We have been doing much more interesting things in Stone and in the Peak District. Pa Crozier had to return last week to Crete to catch up with medical scans and stuff but Ma Crozier is enjoying welcome coolth and drizzle with enough sunny intervals to make life interesting. Mr C so enjoyed a little break sitting beside the Canal at the Star Inn gongoozling the narrow boats as they negotiated the lock and we were enchanted by the metal clanking of the steel cogs which turned the sluices and worked to make the lock gates open and close. The sun was strong and the small electric scooter bought for him earlier in the year worked out well for local running about on smooth UK pavements. (It would be hopeless on Cretan tracks!)
Leo and Harri’s wedding in the Peak District was a wonderful weekend which brought together all the family from all over the world. They had event planned it beautifully with a fish and chip supper on our arrival on Thursday, a groomsmen’s BBQ on Friday with rounders and football matches. There was a really difficult quiz on a wedding theme later on that night. The big event on Saturday needed to be held indoors due to cloud and misty rain, but the sun came out after the ceremony so that all the photos could take place in the sunshine. We had a lovely time.
The cake was made by the mothers of happy couple and a sister from NZ. It worked well and looked lovely. The decor had been envisioned by Harri, the bride and with long fronds of ivy, rose petals and long lace runners on the refectory tables looked simple and lovely. Yours truly made a few hundred metres of bunting, which also looked surprisingly cheery. It was a real combined effort. If I can’t put too many photos on this page, I will post another blog after this!
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