#645 theoldmortuary ponders

Chestnut Swim 2023

For the past 3 years Hannah and her friend Emily have taken part in a charity swim to raise money for the Chestnut Appeal.

Although anatomically completely incorrect, Prostate health is close to the heart.

This year was made a little bit special by two grandchildren, there to support their Nona in her swimming adventure.

Cousins meet for the first time.

All the more special as the cousins live half a world apart.

Nona gets a first hug from a little person who lives a long way away.

Family reunions apart, a big swim was the main event.

Less than an hour after they set off. They were back.

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#365 theoldmortuary ponders

Just a regular day with a walk in the village. For Wimbledon this flamboyant cyclist is just a regular cyclist. You can see his London adventures on his Instagram page.

https://instagram.com/bondwimbledon?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Flamboyance can be the picture theme of the day, although the rest are totally natural. There is nothing like the pleasure of Charity Shop shopping in the more affluent areas of London. With three hours to spend out of the house we were very happy shoppers. A brand new cashmere scarf for £20 and the same price for a Cos dress we were very sartorially satisfied.

The vegetables also felt a little flamboyant.

Along with some very prickly chestnuts.

Breakfast of Champions or in truth the Cheese Straw that all others are judged against.

Even the fungus on the way home got the flamboyance memo.