Year: 2021

We were up early, dropping Ellie and the car at Lou and Rhys’s and Lou took us to the airport. We were there earlier than usual as we weren’t too sure how long paper work (re vaccination documentation) would take, not as long as we thought!

It’s around a 3 hour flight to Malta so not too long and not too far to the hotel. A nice hotel right next to the sea – The Dolmen.

It had a large restaurant and then a slightly posher Delos cafe, which you have to book for. We did that on arrival. We had a good look around all the grounds and the 4 pools and there were also steps down to the sea amongst the rocks. We were all inclusive and so they stored our luggage and told us to go and have lunch, didn’t mind if we did, along with a cocktail. We ate in the Delos in the evening. Mal said it was the best steak he had for a very long time and I had a nice shellfish salad.

In the evening they had a duo singing in the Agora bar.

We took Ellie to George VI park, another lovely morning.

When we arrived home, Bob from next door was just unpacking their car. They had been on holiday. Sadly he said it was not good and all the hotel said it was because there now is a lack of staff!! That’s a shame for Louise and Bob.

I then went round to the cemetery to take some flowers and I wiped the stone as grass cuttings had stuck to it. I hadn’t realised until I wiped the side, there was a kitten hiding behind it! He thought it was a real game, chasing my hand.

In the evening we packed ready for a holiday in St Paul’s Bay, Malta. This was a holiday that had been moved several times owing to Covid and to be honest, we couldn’t quite believe it was actually happening!

Thought for the Day – “Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve peace.”

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I had my dental appointment for two extractions at my dentist, as instructed by Maxillofacial. I had the first appointment at 8.30 which was good as I was first in, no waiting about. Avraj was very good and even used the stuff to numb my gums before he injected . Now I won’t be thinking about any dentals again until I have all the maxillofacial appointments in November. Pain killers for the rest of the day.

Milly and Sol came round in the afternoon. They have moved “up North”, near Clitheroe and they are loving their new jobs. They are back down for a couple of days and so really nice that they spent time with us. Sol has one of Grandad’s marrows to take over to Lou!

Thought for the Day – “The  most wasted day in life is the day we don’t laugh.” ~ Charlie Chaplin

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We walked Ellie across the fields, to ensure she didn’t get any treats as her tummy was a little unsettled and she hadn’t eaten her breakfast.

I met the Hatters for lunch. This time we went to the Dog and Duck at Plucks Gutter and had a nice meal.

And one of Queenie and I that a hatter just sent me.

Thought for the Day –  “If you are lucky enough to get old, then celebrate it.”

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Mal walked Ellie and I went off for my day in Pilgrim’s Hospice shop to volunteer. It was just Claire and I and we had so many donations, so we kept very busy.

It is interesting the entrance to the shop, obviously Freeman Hardy & Willis in a time gone by.

Thought for the Day – “Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter. Hush until you heal.”

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As I now have some fuel, we took Ellie to King George VI park. It was foggy when we left home but the sun soon came out.

We didn’t stay up to watch the Gypsy Kings fight but instead we downloaded and watched it after lunch. I haven’t seen a fight like that since the 60’s/early 70s. Now that’s what I call boxing!

In the evening we watched the last episode of Vigil. A very disappointing ending!

Thought for the Day – “Kindness is a language the blind can see and the deaf can hear.”

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We walked Ellie and an elderly lady was in the cemetery and her mobility scooter had broken down. I carried on the walk with Ellie while Mal tried to get it going and then resorted to pushing it for her!

Back home and we set to cooking a Sunday roast on Saturday, for Lou and the kids coming round. I made the lemon cheesecake last night. We have loads of apples from the allotment, so I made an apple crumble as well. Mal then decided that he would cook the roast for a change, which he did. We had turkey from the butchers, so tasty.

What a nice surprise when they arrived as Rhys was with them, he was having today off. This time we had Oscar missing as he had a “Date”, bless him. The kids are growing up too quickly!

At least I got to see Rhys twice in a week!

Thought for the Day – “Things turn out the best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.” ~ John Wooden

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