Year: 2020

We had a lovely breakfast in the conservatory, where we can take Ellie. It’s all very odd with no white tablecloths and most of your meal being brought to the table altogether on one huge tray.  You can also have it as room service if you prefer. We like it on our own in the conservatory! Still trying to keep away from the masses.

We then went off to Alexandra Park in Hastings. We haven’t been there before but it is an amazing park with plenty to see and keep you occupied for the day. Again a lovely sunny day.

There was plenty of space to take Ellie for a very long walk and also a woodland walk and lakes and we had a snack for our lunch at the park cafe. Ellie even had some ice cream!

Later in the afternoon we explored the hotel’s woods.

In the evening we ate in the hotel. We opted to sit outside overlooking the pool.

Thought for he Day – “Nothing is forever in this world not even our problems.” ~ Charlie Chaplin

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We walked Ellie around the woods and then went in for breakfast. She can come into the conservatory with us and had her sausage!

We are members of English Heritage and spent the morning at Battle Abbey. We have been before and so the morning was enough but it means we can use their car park free. The photo with Mal in it was the place where the Battle was in 1066.

We had our lunch in the garden of Bonney’s. It was really nice there and very popular, maybe because so many eateries we used to know in the area have sadly closed down. There were several shops gone too, such a shame.

In the afternoon we wandered around Battle and then the hotel grounds . In the evening it was still very warm so we sat out by the pool. Ellie had rolled all over the grass which was why she was grubby!

Thought for the Day – “Man, if 2020 is telling us anything………it’s telling us enjoy the moments we have and don’t take any day….anything……or anyone for granted.”

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We packed some things and then headed off for our favourite hotel in Battle. Third time lucky. We had a booking for March, then Covid, it was put forward until August but the hotel decided to open later than most and so it was moved again to September! At last! We have really been looking forward to it even though things won’t be the same.

We stopped for a walk around Hamstreet woods, a lovely walk with Ellie.

We then had  lunch at The Three Oaks, a pub we have been to before. They are a really nice couple who own it. Of course we sat out in the garden with Ellie. Mal loved his ham egg and chips! The telephone box just outside was full of paperbacks!

From there, not far to the Powdermills Hotel. It must be about 25 years we have been coming here and always with whatever dog/s we have had at the time. It is extremely dog friendly. We checked in and were given details of how we have breakfast etc. (Due to Covid) We have to wear masks in all public areas in the hotel. The staff will not be servicing our rooms during our stay but we just have to ask for clean towels/refills etc.

We unpacked and then went for a walk around the hotel’s woods and had sandwiches in the grounds.

In the evening we had drinks by the pool.

Ellie settles down with her cuddly toy, for a good nights sleep!

Thought for the Day – “The best thing about the worst time of your life is that you get to see the true colours of everyone.”

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We took Ellie for her walk and then I had to go to Westwood for some clothes I ordered. Thankfully this time they fit. I think most people just try them on in the shops even though you are not allowed to. I don’t!

Mal cleaned the car out and checked everything. Not that we have been doing that much driving this year!

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Ellie and I went out for a walk at 6.30, the sun was coming up and it really was a lovely quiet walk.

Later Lou, Ollie, Oscar and Josie arrived and we all went to the allotment. The grapes are still doing well.

We then came back here for lunch which we ate in the garden as it was still very sunny.

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After walking Ellie we met Tris and Violet at Wingham Wildlife Park. It was far busier than we expected, which meant we didn’t stay too long.

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A really nice morning so we decided to take Ellie for a walk in Deal/Walmer. We had no idea they are strengthening the sea defences!

So, we walked on to Kingsdown. We stopped and had coffee at the Zealand Arms. It may be recognisable from Joanne Froggatt’s programme she was in, ‘Liar’.

We saw two policemen on the walk back to the car. They chatted to us and we told them how rare it is to see a policeman, let alone two together! They told us Deal has 6! No wonder they were having a stroll along the sea front! We never see any in Sandwich but they told us there is a female officer here.

In the afternoon Mal painted the damp sealant on the conservatory wall…it stinks!

Thought for the Day – “Enjoy life, you never know how much time you have left.”

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