On The Island

Shopping in Whitfield, very quick.

A long phone conversation with my friend Paula from Luton. Nice to catch up with her.

Rain was forecast and so Ellie and I went out for an early morning walk. We met lots of dogs (and their owners!) I have to say I do like the early morning walks.

Lunch was planned at Taddy’s Barn in Broadstairs for the Red Hatters. We welcomed two new ladies today, both very nice ladies who said they would love to join us. I can’t say I enjoyed my lunch though, I had curry and it wasn’t good.  I won’t be keen on going back there. But we had a good time.

 

A walk around Wingham Orchards. We stopped at the farm shop for more of their apples and also Mal bought a couple of bits for the allotment.

Back home and we ordered a prescription for Ellie’s Meloxidyl . We order from the vets and they have to verify our order to the online supplier. Much more cost effective than buying direct from the vets.  It seems to be improving Ellie’s walking.

 

A work day. It was really cold and as it is in Birchington, even colder as the wind comes off the sea.

It now seems that a lot of “bought in goods” are being shared around our shops that are staying open……7 are being closed in Kent.

Football in the evening. Difficult to watch and a draw. Not a good result.

 

During the night I got up to go to the loo, always a trial as Ellie sleeps next to me on the floor. On the way back I slipped trying to get back in bed and banged my head on the bedside table and ended up on the floor banging my arm on the way. Ellie jumped out of the way …Mal slept on! In future I think I must turn the light on and not feel my way  around in the dark!  Painful in the morning.

We still went to Knees Wood and again it was Ellie who was charging ahead! I think the meds are doing her good.

Then of course we go to the Colonels Cafe for a coffee.  If you are wondering what happens here along with the wood, it is “boys and their toys”, not just trains, anything that has an engine I think!

Then a difficult match to watch Arsenal v West Ham. Arsenal won!! No comment as Mal supports Hammers.

 

I went into Deal. The market there is very good on a Saturday.

I also managed to get two winter purple tops for Hatters . Best time to buy…the opposite season.

Deal is always quite vibrant, This is just a couple of the musicians around the streets.

Mal spent a lot of time at the allotment, planting out some of my tomatoes – I always do too many – and other vegetables that he had grown.