Year: 2020

Another early walk for Ellie and I and even at 5 am, she was panting. Maybe something to do with the squirrels she decided to chase! The sky was amazing.

And this is one for those of us who have been asked this question at interviews…..

I remember when I first moved to Kent I applied for a position at Canterbury City Council, Housing Dept and I really didn’t like the people who were interviewing me, so my reply to this question was “On a beach in Cyprus.” Sure enough I was! Never give up on your dreams. Instead at that time Canterbury Christ Church Uni decided I was employable!

I went shopping as the following day was supposed to be even hotter, so a quick visit.

Busy in the garden in the afternoon. So many tomatoes, we had some for lunch and these are just a few, I have seven plants!

And just how much pollen can one bee collect from my passion flowers?!

Thought for the Day – “Today I will not stress over things I can’t control. Today I choose peace.”

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Ellie and I were up and out at 5am and went for a very long walk. A lot more dog walkers this time as obviously people knew it was going to be hot later in the day.

Lou, Rhys and the kids came round for a morning at the allotment.

Then it was back to ours for lunch.

Lou had some very good news, she has been accepted at Kent Uni.

Thought for the Day – “I admire people who choose to shine even after all the storms they have been through.”

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We drove to Deal and walked to Walmer. It was hotter than we thought and our problem is we start walking and don’t realise just how far we have gone. A good thing we took plenty of water for Ellie.

We then went to the George and Dragon for lunch (another “Eat in” bargain!) I had dressed crab which was delicious and Mal had the fish and chips which was enormous and in fact worked out cheaper than the local chippie! We enjoyed our lunch out in the garden. Such a lovely day.

Thought for the Day – “Sometimes miracles are just good people with kind hearts.”

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Yet again I had to return something, this time to Laura Ashley but I have to say how nice the ladies were in there. They must get so fed up with all the returns because no one can try anything on.

Late afternoon Mal and I had booked into Fleur de Lis for their afternoon tea. This was part of the government’s “Eat in” incentive and we thought it would be good to support our local business’s. So much food for half price!

In the evening I watched the last episode of the Lost Land of the Tiger. I have enjoyed both this one and the Lost Land of the Jaguar. The Jaguar programme was better as they were finding so many new species and travelled where no man had been before.

Thought for the Day – “The world is filled with nice people. If you can’t find one, be one.”

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We walked Ellie by the river and today there was a new group of ducks, Indian Runner Ducks. They are so funny to watch the way they waddle at speed.

We went for Sunday roast lunch to Lou and Rhys’s and very good it was. Ollie made dessert, Eton Mess and that included the meringue he made. We sat and chatted in the garden about our holiday. The kids played in the pool.

I have been watching the series Lost Land of the Jaguar, truly amazing.

Thought for the Day – “The greatest prison people live in is fear of what other people think.” ~ David Icke

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We met Tris and Violet at Wingham Wildlife Park. Most of the animals were too hot and either indoors or doing very little. We did manage to have a Sollys ice cream though!

Later we watched the cup final. I didn’t want Arsenal to win!

Thought for the Day – “Smile…….it will either warm their heart or piss them off….either way you win!”

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The forecast was for heat and so Ellie and I were up and out at 4.30am! It really is a magical time of day. The first thing we did was go to the cemetery and change Torin’s flowers for some Mal brought back from the allotment. All this heat means the flowers don’t last long in full sun. The two rose bushes I planted either side of the stone have had so many blooms on them.

All the ducks were up and preening themselves.

A morning visit to the allotment, we thought it wouldn’t be quite so hot. All watered, three more courgettes, runner beans, potatoes and some roses to take to the cemetery.

In the afternoon we sat in the garden even though it was hot and we had the air con on indoors! It was the third hottest day since records began!

Thought for the Day – “I love being by myself, love being outdoors, love taking a long walk with my dogs and looking at the trees, flowers, the sky.” ” ~Audrey Hepburn

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