I had such a lovely time last night witb the Crochet Hookers. We went to Portencross beach last night instead of the village pub, for a wee change, in the sunshine.

It was just so nice. It was still scorching hot right up until 9.30pm when we left to drive home. The scenery was stunning as usual, and the company just made it extra special. We’ve never done anything like that before.

As soon as we got there we met someone that Lesley knew and got him to take our photo!! Anne had made us a Hookers on Tour sign, the minus 1 is because Jane couldn’t make it last night. Evelyn said she would bring some nibbles and we should all bring something to drink.

Surprisingly enough, some cans of alcohol free pink gin and lemonade had arrived on my door step the day before!!! It’s my favourite and I could only assume Holly had spotted them at the cash and carry while she was shopping for the pub. Such a lovely gift.

Evelyn’s spread was amazing. Crisps and dips and antipasto… and of course Lesley and Anne brought nibbles too. I was the only one that just brought my drink…. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

This was our view.

We sat for almost 2 hours until a few midges came out and then decided to go for a wander round to Portencross Castle. I can never get enough of this place!

Of course I ran down to my secret spot! Now everyone knows where it is. 😆

Sorry for such a large photo dump but I honestly can’t choose between them and there are lots more that didn’t even make this cut.

Obligatory car selfie on the way home.

I used to sit and cry for days on end about 4 and a half years ago. Anne (back left!) mentioned that she’d like to go to a crochet class and I said I’d like to do that too. I didn’t know Lesley and Evelyn.

If you’re new to the blog, thinking what an amazing life I seem to be living, then I want you to know it wasn’t always like this. I always want to remember how bad the bad days were to appreciate how far I have come.

I appreciate every single minute of it and I appreciate these ladies for always being the voice of reason and knowing when it was a bad day. They can read me like a book….. that’s a ridiculous line given that I write my life like a book but you know what I mean. 😂

I had a truly exceptional Wednesday. Who knew that was even a thing?!? In the olden days Wednesday was always just hump day. It meant there was less working week until the weekend. I was closer to getting a rest and being able to drown my sorrows in red wine.

No more. This week the weather has been our summer and that has definitely helped but I’ve lived life to the max while working at the same time.

I came home from work tonight and had a free massage at Harmony in Beith where lovely Norma worked her magic. I have one more free massage to go and that’s the end of my 50th birthday vouchers. What an amazing gift to be given.

Now I’m off into the pub to meet our friends Lindsday and Euan. Looking forward to the laugh we always have and running late fonishing this so best dash.

There’s an 0% pink gin and slim waiting for me in the beer garden!

Stay safe everyone ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️