Month: April 2017

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It was a lovely day with a high temperature so after we walked Ellie we packed a picnic and went to Howletts. It was busy but it covers such a large area, it didn’t seem too packed. We were lucky today as we managed to see the baby Black Rhino and also the baby gorilla.

 
My favourite is Arina the Siberian tiger as we have watched her grow from a baby. She was just chillin’ in the sun!
Back home and we had a BBQ in the garden.

Thought for the Day – “Time spent playing with children is never wasted.” ~ Dan Lantero

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We collected Violet and Tris and then spent a lot of the morning on the beach at Minnis Bay, Ellie really loves playing with Violet and it was so nice they spent a lot of time in the sea.

When we went home and by special request from Violet we had a picnic in the garden and then spent the rest of a very sunny afternoon playing out there.

Thought for the Day – “Only a child sees things with perfect clarity, because it hasn’t developed all those filters which prevent us from seeing things that we don’t expect to see.” ~ Douglas Adams

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Happy Birthday to Rhys, 42 today, makes me feel old!

Another lovely day, so a long walk with Ellie.

When we got back I went shopping. Nightmare. The shops were packed. I seriously enjoy shopping less and less. Mal always tells me to do it all online but I’m a bit fussy!

Mal went to the allotment and I cleaned everywhere and also had an hour phone call with Torin! I just can’t believe how the time just zips away.

Thought for the Day – “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” ~ Dr Seuss

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A lovely walk in the sun first thing, or rather run in Ellie’s case. Spring has to be my favourite season.

Mal then went to the allotment and I gardened at home. I am very dissapointed to read that the term time holiday dad has lost his court battle.  This means if you suck up to the Head then your kids can go away term time but if you are a poor family and maybe do not know the Head so well, you may not be able to afford a holiday at all as the decision is now with the Head of each school. I have personal experience of two working, well off parents who were given permission.  Totally unfair.

In the afternoon we went  to Wingham Wildlife Park. Thankfully the Lab chimps are venturing outside but they are still not very adventurous, poor things. I guess it will take them a while to enjoy heir new found freedom.

We are feeling very proud of Tariq as he is top in his troop for PT in the Marines.  I can’t say we are surprised as he has always been very sporty and competetive.

Thought for the Day – “You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes every day – unless you’re too busy then you should sit for an hour.” ~ Zen Proverb

 

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A lovely day so we walked Ellie through Wenderton Hoath woods. All the bluebells were out and it looked so pretty but as we approached it, we saw that masses of trees had been felled. I have to say it really saddened us. People are allowed to fell 70 trees to make clearings and allow for new growth to keep a healthy woodland but there were far more than 70.  As soon as we arrived home Mal looked it all up and discovered where they had felled was an unprotected area, the rest of the wood is protected.  Just as well he checked first as he was ready to phone the council.

It was such a nice day we went for a drive and had our lunch out. We went to the Hop Pocket in Bossingham. The food was really good but I guess because it is really “out in the sticks”  midweek it wasn’t very busy. Being a fish lover I had the Atlantic King Prawns in Garlic and chilli sauce followed by the cod. It was so good. Mal really enjoyed his too. We both resisted the really good selection of dessert! I went to the loo which was spotless and they even had individual hand towels. That was a nice touch.

In the evening we went over to Lou and Rhys’s. Rhys had just finished an aiport run to Heathrow. River and his girlfriend Maddie were home too. Tariq is home on Saturday for two weeks. He has now completed 9 weeks in the Marines and is loving it.

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It started off a really nice day so a long walk. It did cloud over later. We met several other dog walkers and chatted so that took up most of the morning! It’s surprising how quickly the time goes.

In the afternoon Mal set up all the sowing of seeds in the green house. I planted all the herbs. I still have basil going indoors but have planted lots more as I love it and use it a lot in cooking. I also like dill but haven’t tried growing that before, so I’m giving that a try.

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Ellie was very confused as yesterday I moved our bed. She sleeps in our bedroom at night and couldn’t quite decide which side she should be now. She is such a creature of habit.

A lovely day but I was working at Demelza. Jack said how much he had missed me, I guess an extra pair of hands. We do have a laugh though and he said it has all happened whilst I have been away. Matthew has left. Linda was on holiday. A new volunteer started and finished two weeks later and Gemma hasn’t been in at all while I have been away and wasn’t in this afternoon. I do enjoy it and Mal always cooks on Mondays.

Of course I had to do a bit of shopping in there, some new waterproof walking boots , a pity I have just ordered some online. Never mind I’ll have two pairs now. Some playing cards, brand new sun glasses and a brand new M&S shirt for Mal, I do wonder how people buy so much and then give it to us without even taking the labels off!

I was nice to be able to come home from work and sit in the garden.

Thought for the Day – “Rules for happiness : something to do, someone to love , something to hope for.” ~ Immanuel Kant