May is one of those inbetween months! A bit spring, a bit summer, a bit do I need a brolly and a bit why am I sweating in a cardigan! It's the month of blossom, garden faffing, Bank Holidays galore and the age old question do I wear a jacket or not? So in true springtime spirit, I’ve whipped up some This or That questions all themed around May!
Gardening gloves or bare hands?
Ohh! I have to use gloves when I am gardening. I am fussy when it comes to getting my hands dirty and I hate the thought of bugs and critters touching me. I also hate the soil and dirt getting under my nails. Yuck!
May rain: cosy or annoying?
It depends what I have to do on the day that it is raining and if we have gone a while without rain, I would say I like it then and find it cosy!
Morning coffee outside or evening drink on the patio?
I like my morning coffee outside when the world is still waking up and everything is peaceful.
BBQ in the garden or picnic in the park?
Ohh! Both have their advantages and disadvantages but I think I would go for a picnic in the park. It is a lot less fuss than organising a BBQ and then having to clean up afterwards.
Dandelions or daisies?
If you ask my garden, that would said dandelions, the grass is covered with them at the moment but I know in a few weeks the daisies will take over and they are my favourite. They remind me of breaktimes when I was at school, sitting on the grass making daisy chains.
Bluebells or blossom trees?
Ohh! I would have to say blossom tree's. There are not many bluebells around near me but there has been plenty of trees with blossom on and I always think that they are so pretty!
Rhubarb crumble or Eton Mess?
This is a tough choice, I love both and think of them as perfect desserts for this time of year. If I had to chose one to eat now I would go for rhubarb crumble because I haven't had it in forever, it has to come with custard though!
Strawberries or raspberries?
Strawberries!! I like raspberries when they are pureed down or the flavour but not whole one's, they are always so tart.
Ice cream or iced coffee?
I want to pick both but I will go for iced coffee as I think of ice cream as more of a middle of summer thing. I have been drinking a lot of iced coffee lately.
Lemon drizzle or Victoria sponge cake?
Neither would be my first choice of cake but I would go for the classic Victoria sponge cake. It was the first cake that I ever learned to bake and teach my girls to bake. So simple, but so good!
Light jacket or denim jacket?
Up until a few weeks ago I would have said a light jacket but now I am all about my new denim jacket. It seems to go well with everything that I own and is just right for the weather we've been having, sunny one minute and chilly the next!
Barefoot in the grass or wellies in the mud?
I would have to say wellies in the mud, I hate walking outside, even on the grass barefoot. It all stems from when I was a teenager I stood on a wasp when I was barefoot and it hurt and still hurt days afterwards!
Open toe shoes or trainers?
Trainers at this time of year and open toe shoes in the middle of summer when it is really hot! I do have a lot of outfits which go with open toe sandals so might have to get them out a bit early this year!
Farmers’ market or car boot sale?
I would say a car boot sale. I do love rummaging for a bargain. My brother goes to them most weeks, selling and he always makes some decent money from them.
May mood: full of plans or taking it slow?
Taking it slow, we have had a busy couple of months so May is going to be about slowing down and spending less money. I have to save those pennies for summer.
What would you answer for some of these this or that questions?
Fun questions to think about! I am with you on many of them though I don't know what an eton mess is. I've never had rhubarb crumble but it sounds really good and I like rhubarb pie. We had rain yesterday in the evening and it was so lovely- my plants needed it and I loved the darkening of the sky (it's light so late here now!). Have a great day!
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