Archives for 2018 | On The Island

Saturday, February 24th, 2018Sunday, February 25th, 2018

Saturday 24th February 2018

Marion had booked her train ticket for the 9.20 train so I drove her into Canterbury. We got to the roundabout before the station and a black car cut up the inside of me as I was just about to turn right and bashed the side of my car. It was into Marion’s side but it made us both jump. Because of the surprise, neither of us got his number!! It was a single lane so he knew he was in the wrong and shot off. There wasn’t too much damage and thank goodness the wing mirror just bent back again. Some people! I dropped Marion off and then went shopping.

It was another cold day but I prefer cold and sun rather than that awful dull and drizzle.

In the afternoon we watched the football (Hammers)…they lost!

Thought for the Day – “You are rich, when you are content and happy with what you have.”

Friday, February 23rd, 2018Saturday, February 24th, 2018

Friday 23rd February 2018

We decided to spend the day in Sandwich. We started with a long walk by the river with Ellie. It was freezing especially when the wind was blowing into your face!

We took Marion to see the outside of the house and also met our new next door neighbour. He was out with one of his dogs. From there we were getting cold and hungry and so went to the Crispin Inn. It is one of Rhys’s favourites and we hadn’t been in there before. They do really good Caribbean food so we had to sample it! There were also nice chatty customers in there. PLUS…how thoughtful, this was on the wall!……

It wasn’t a brilliant day for me but then I am bound to have days like that.

Late afternoon we heard from the estate agents…exchange hasn’t happened again. It should have been yesterday, oh no it will be today…no it isn’t…..something about their contract getting lost!! Quite frankly I don’t believe anything they say anymore. There is just us buying a house, no chain anywhere but it is being made so complicated. It is easier not to think about it at all. We’ll start packing when we KNOW it is happening! Far more important worries in the great scheme of things.

We had a quiet evening in.

Thought for the Day – “True happiness comes from the effort of making others happy. Give and share your love every day.” ~ Tinku Rozaria

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018Friday, February 23rd, 2018

Thursday 22nd February 2018

Marion and I caught the bus into Canterbury. We weren’t very successful in our shopping, we found very little. The fact we both volunteer in charity shops, we ended up looking in them too. We had lunch out, so it was a nice day.

In the evening Marion and I went to see the musical “Rent” at the Theatre Royal. I had looked around the local theatres for something to go and see and this appeared to be the only production on. We agreed it was the most depressing musical either of us had ever seen and in spite of the performers being very good, we left in the interval. Not the best thing for me to see considering recent events.

Thought for the Day – “You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.” ~ Mandy Hale

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018Thursday, February 22nd, 2018

Wednesday 21st February 2018

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We took Ellie for a long long walk down to the river, she loves the water, cold or not, she doesn’t mind.

We worked up an appetite and then went to have lunch at Chom Chom in Canterbury. Their Thai red curry is so good. We then had a wander around the shops.

Thought for the Day – “Cherish your human connections – your relationships with friends and family.” ~ Barbara Bush

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

Tuesday 20th February 2018

My sister was coming to stay for a few days and so after taking Ellie we went to Canterbury to collect her from the train. As we were in Canterbury we decided to have lunch at Ambrette. I have one of their Privilege cards and so they are always doing offers. February’s offer for lunch is 3 courses for £9.95. They also give everyone an amuse bouche . Plus a hot drink is included. Marion was absolutely amazed at the quality of their food. It is rather special. We had to laugh because the waiter brought us one amuse bouche each and when we finished that he said “Oh have another” and brought us another plate each. That waiter knows us quite well , so we ended up having FIVE courses!! The food is so delicious but we were all so full.

Thought for the Day – “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The Purpose of life is to give it away.” ~ Pablo Picasso

Monday, February 19th, 2018Tuesday, February 20th, 2018

Monday 19th February 2018

A day at Demelza, it was a drizzly damp day. In the morning Heather and I cleared up the bridal department as it looked like a bus smash! They were busy on Saturday and no one had a chance to straighten it. In the afternoon Fran and I dressed one of the windows, for male fashion. Not bad as it is the first time we have ever done it.

It seems there was a bad accident in Littlebourne and the road had been shut all afternoon which meant my bus home made an enormous diversion as the whole village was cut off.

Mal had dinner ready when I arrived home.

We watched the Man City game. Well done Wigan!!

Thought for the Day – “You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sunday, February 18th, 2018Monday, February 19th, 2018

Sunday 18th February 2018

Another day when the sun was out and far too nice to stay in. We took Ellie to Minnis Bay, certainly a dog’s delight down there and so good for socialising them….not that Ellie needs any, she is very sociable, not only with the other dogs but the owners too. She can sniff their treats out for miles!

In the afternoon I cleaned all the car out and Mal washed it. So many dog hairs, mud and sand!

Later we watched the football and in spite of being a Spurs supporter I did feel a little sorry for Rochdale who played well. THEN they scored the equaliser which Mal said was my fault because I said I felt sorry for them!! At least they will now be able to plat at Wembley.

Thought for the Day – “Some old fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder