On The Island

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.

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.

I organised a Red Hatter trip on the river Medway in Maidstone in The Kentish Lady. This was a coach trip and Fish and Chips included on the boat. The coach was delayed picking us up so the driver was trying to make time up. As soon as we arrived at the side of the river there was a mad dash to the boat, we were far more sedate! This meant as the seats were 6’s together , they had  all taken their seats so we couldn’t sit together! The next thing we had to laugh about there were no tables!! The fish and chips were handed out and we had to eat them on our laps!!! We were each given a voucher and we could go to the bar and get a tea, coffee or water, included! Well, it was a real balancing act especially when the boat started moving!

The MD of the company was on board and asked what group we were and so I explained and said I had a purple hat as opposed to a red one, as it was the month of my birthday. Later he came and gave me a token and said as it was my birthday I could have any drink I liked from the bar. That was very kind.

As we weren’t sitting together, we ended up outside on the boat, far better than inside as it was such nice weather!

The photo of us with the Skipper was taken because they asked permission to use it on their “socials”. After three hours on the boat we could buy a coupon for £1 and as we disembarked we could purchase a choc ice. Of course we all did and of course Penny decided she’d catch me eating mine!

Heading home we got stuck in all the Friday traffic. It took us 30 minutes to do about 100 yards! But it had been a lovely day.

A good Red Hatter Day. And while I was out, Mal had painted the conservatory walls!

 

We decided to go to Faversham , stopping on the way in Nonington to let Ellie have a wander around the park. This lovely house is right by the park.

Unfortunately Lou and Rhys were working so we had a wander around the town and then had some lunch at Cafe Guild. We sat outside with Ellie. Lovely staff there and good prices. I had a prawn baguette which was £5.95!! Their lattes were very good as well.