On The Island

We had a good nights sleep in spite of quite a wind outside.

It rained a little but in between showers we walked in the Nature Reserve.

We called in at The Warren Inn for some lunch. It really is a “proper” pub and we have been going there for years and Ellie always gets a treat…they don’t forget her. They also have a nice garden.

 

We  set off for our couple of days in New Romney. This time we were staying in another of Julie’s caravans at Shingle Bay. We book them through AirBandB and they are far better than booking them through Park Holidays as Julie leaves so much there for you. Things you always forget…washing up liquid, salt and pepper and much more. She even leaves tea bags and coffee and it is cheaper!! Her caravans are always spotless.

On the way we stopped at The Ship Hotel for our lunch. The portions are so big we couldn’t eat a desert! They always make a fuss of Ellie when we are there.

Ellie soon made herself at home on the terrace!

It was nice sitting out there with her.

We went to the cricket pitch with Ellie and fairly early as I had a “Phone call” with the doctor (booked three weeks ago. ) You can see that Ellie has given up chasing ducks!

She was very nice  and went through most things that were said before but I did manage to pin her down that she thinks it may be Haemochromatosis which is why she is sending me for another fasting blood test. Haemochromatosis was the original test that she wanted but they have so far refused!! At least she was very honest about it all. So, then I had to ring the surgery to book the test. It is now all AI!!!! It didn’t seem to understand that the doc had just referred me and so we went over and over and over things. Horror of horrors. Now I wait for the surgery to ring me back to book a date.

In the afternoon I went to a new fitness class in Eastry. It is seated as when I did pilates I struggled with my knee which was why I stopped going. It was really good to music and kept on the go for a solid hour. I think I may ache a bit tomorrow!

The beginning of Meteorological Autumn.  Rather sad summer is over and days are getting shorter.

A trip to Kearsney and although a shorter walk, Ellie still wanted to go in the stream but Mal had to help her out as it was a bit slippy.

It may be autumn but a lovely sunny day later in the morning.

My garden is looking like a jungle. I have let my tomatoes go a bit wild. I have had about 10 kilos off them already and so many more to ripen and eat! This one has taken over my olive tree and I have ten more!!

Unbelievable that all these came from two Piccolo tomatoes.

John at Kent Weather Updates used one of my photos and gave me the credit for it! Better than the BBC, they have never used any of my photos!

A good game from Hammers – they beat Wolves 4-2

We walked Ellie over to the large farmers field. We only managed to the edge of it and then we had all the walk back home but she managed two fields, saw lots of dogs and plenty of sniffs but we remember the days we did much much longer walks but now we have to listen to her. But she still enjoys them.

Early afternoon we went to the Duck Race down at The Quay. It always happens August Bank Holiday.

There was also a display of vintage cars .

I loved this Spitfire being looked after by the two dogs!

 

A walk in Knees Wood, Ellie only wanted to go part of the way round.

Very sad to hear about the ferry boat that has sunk off North Cyprus. I notice they don’t hang around, they have arrested the captain and crew. Rest in Peace  those that have been lost.