Archives for March 2021 | On The Island

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Wednesday 10th March 2021

I went shopping in the morning, getting there quite early as usual and had forgotten all the mums were there having dropped the kids off at school. I will have to change my times. It meant I didn’t stay long and probably forgot a lot I actually went for….another day! Shopping is no pleasure at all.

It was raining on and off but Mal managed to get to the allotment in between showers and put some more broad beans in.

I received a letter from Faversham Dental Department saying I had not responded so if they didn’t hear from me, treatments would be cancelled. Having waited all this time for maxillo facial I was pretty annoyed as they have not tried to contact me! I called them and left a message. Eventually they called me back and started talking about me going to a periodontal clinic in Dover!! I told her I was still waiting for three quarters of my treatment at Canterbury hospital!! Oh, she didn’t know anything about that. The right hand seriously has no idea what the left hand is doing!! I now have a “phone consultation” on Friday!! What a mix up being made worse by my dentist Penny having retired!!

Thought for the Day -“A diamond is a piece of coal that did well under pressure.”

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021Wednesday, March 10th, 2021

Tuesday 9th March 2021

A lovely walk in the sun.

We went to the allotment in the afternoon and planted the rest of the potatoes and then chatted for ages to Alan on the allotment behind.

Thank goodness they have decided to suspend the use of Manston Airport as a lorry park. Maybe now we will all stop worrying about the speed and the driving of these huge lorries along our access roads.

Thought for the Day – “It is up to you to see the beauty of everyday things.”

Monday, March 8th, 2021Tuesday, March 9th, 2021

Monday 8th March 2021

Josie’s first day back at school. Ollie and Oscar’s return dates are staggered along with the tests.

We took Ellie to the lovely seaside park in Ramsgate. Another coffee to give Alice’s cafe a bit of support. Lovely people there and dog water bowls outside.

In the afternoon we took Ellie to the vets for her vaccinations. The vet came out to take her in while we waited in the car park. She told us she sat the other side of the door and wouldn’t move, so she injected her there. Ever since her ops she thinks we will leave her again and she doesn’t want to be left. She can be stubborn! She had a check up too.

We had to have a new vaccination card as they are no longer “allowed” to put any entries on the EU pet passport she has!! Crazy.

We watched Hammers win in the evening. Good game.

Thought for the Day – “The moment you start feeling like life is a blessing, it starts feeling like one.”

Sunday, March 7th, 2021Monday, March 8th, 2021

Sunday 7th March 2021

Caroline, the lady whose allotment Mal is taking over , messaged us to say she was down there clearing things out if we wanted to know what was where. So, we walked Ellie ending up at the allotments. There are three different apple trees, raspberries, a herb garden, blackberries and much more. At least we know now where to plant things and where not to. There are also two sheds.

We also stopped by my allotment and picked some more daffodils. It was very cold again!

Back home for a roast dinner and football!

Good results with Man U and Spurs both winning.

Thought for the Day – “Everyone has untold stories of pain and sadness that make them love and live a little differently than you do. Stop judging! Instead try to understand.”

Saturday, March 6th, 2021Saturday, March 6th, 2021

Saturday 6th March 2021

Ellie’s walk and then allotment in the afternoon. The sun was out so it was a little warmer, not much but a little.

We went to have another look at Mal’s new allotment. There are quite a few raised beds already there.

Back to my allotment and I picked spinach while Mal did some weeding. We are waiting for the first rhubarb, not long now.

Thought for the Day – “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”

Friday, March 5th, 2021Friday, March 5th, 2021

Friday 5th March 2021

We went to Ramsgate to Ellie’s favourite place, a wood with lots of other dog walkers. BUT it is right next to the sea so was very cold and windy. Alison’s Sea View Cafe was open for take away, so we had a coffee, along with a wrapped biscuit and it was only £1.70!!

Mal went to the allotment, I stayed in the warm.

Thought for the Day – “We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid , or we can let them soften us, and make us kinder. You always have the choice.” ~ Dalai Lama

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Thursday, March 4th, 2021Friday, March 5th, 2021

Thursday 4th March 2021

Market day in Sandwich and so we walked Ellie along the river and a quick walk through the market. Quick because there is a pet stall where Ellie just sits down in front of and won’t move until she is given a treat! At least there are signs of Spring around.

More planning for Mal at his allotment. I stayed home and kept warm!

We watched Spurs in the evening, yes we won!

I heard some sad news that one of Torin’s girlfriends who stayed with us in the UK and in Cyprus, developed a heart condition and died. She was a lovely girl.

Thought for the Day – “It is up to you to see the beauty in everyday things.”