Fritillary.

Ups and downs today. Mainly ups, the downs being passing irritations. I had a lazy morning and decided not to bother with my "to do" list. I had been going to to find coltsfoot and look for green hairstreak butterflies. It was cloudy though with a chill wind. Noticed that the fritillaries I had picked yesterday had opened in the warmth of the house. So I spent a happy time photographing and processing
Soon after nightgowns and underwear were delivered. Where I'd ordered two items only one had arrived . Just a little niggle which I left alone. Velcro ties had arrived too. I'd searched everywhere and couldn't find ones I had so I'd bought more. Began to sort out the flex on my new vacuum. It's so long it will just be a nuisance. Had a quick downstairs hoover with it first. It's a pleasure to use but sorting out the cable was a fankle and I couldn't open the dust container. I'll have to consult the instruction leaflet. Niggle number two. Put the Velcro ties away and found the ones I couldn't find before. Number three.
Decided I would treat myself to some autumn/winter cyclamen for the garden and had an enjoyable time making choices. Got to the credit card stage when the phone rang. It was Julie to make an appointment for cutting my hair. It's not happening until May but it's nice to have a date. Time passed chatting before I got back to my credit card. Payment seemed to go through OK but then I got a message saying "your basket is empty." No e-mail to confirm the order. Had it gone through or not ? Number four.
. Decided to let some time pass and went into the garden to do more clearing up. I was hungry and the wind was chilly but I got engrossed and Beaky came to keep me company. Stuck a great thorn into my thumb and bled like a pig. Number five. Came in, did some first aid, phoned and found all was well with the cyclamen but discovered I'd missed a call from Margaret. Number six. Made tea and toast with bramble jelly and realised I'd completed most of my "to do" list unawares. Going to have duck for dinner !