Year: 2020

A slightly later walk as it wasn’t so hot. As we walked through the cemetery we were both saying we would have to take some shears round as the stones were getting over grown. On the way back from the walk DDC were there cutting all the grass. They must have heard us!

The ducklings are growing!

After lunch down to the allotment. The ground is like concrete, so I had to soak a big patch to sow more courgettes. Mal did a lot more weeding, my back is fed up with weeding!

Clapping outside with all the neighbours in the evening.

Thought for the Day – “Your life isn’t yours if you always care what someone else thinks.”

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Ellie and I were up early and out walking to avoid the heat, along with a lot of other dog walkers.

I watered the roses I planted for Torin in the cemetery. One of them is in full bloom and the perfume is really lovely.

We then went to the allotment. I watered and Mal made a frame for the blackcurrants so they can be covered by netting.

So pleased to see Springwatch is back on our screens.

Thought for the Day – “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” ~ Thomas Campbell

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Ellie and I were up and out early so she had a cooler walk.

A cleaning day at home but Mal did go to the allotment for some watering.

I watched ‘Dogs with Incredible Jobs’ on the TV in the evening and thought that Ellie would make a good therapy dog. I will have to look into it. Well, she is good as my therapy dog!!

Thought for the Day – “Silence is true wisdom’s best reply.” ~ Euripides

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The sun rising wakes me in the morning. Ellie and I went out for a very early walk whilst most of Sandwich was sleeping. A lovely time of the day.

We refreshed the flowers at Torin’s grave and one of the rose bushes I planted has burst into bloom.

From there we walked along the river. Sleeping Sandwich…………..

On the way home my phone alarm went off to remind me we were driving to Letchworth Hall Hotel today, our half way stop on our way to Yorkshire for my big birthday celebration with Lou, Rhys, Ollie, Oscar and Josie. Of course, all cancelled but we are going to have an even better holiday when we are able to book things again.

As shops opened at 8am, I went shopping….amazing…..no queues so that was all very quick. No queue at Wilko either so I went in to buy some wine bottle corks. Easiest shop I have had since all this madness began!

Sadly people seem to have gone crazy today and friends tell me the beaches were packed and there were traffic jams getting into Margate. What is going on ? Has lockdown finished? I have a feeling Dominic Cummings has a lot to answer for. Mal and I went to the allotment to weed and water. It definitely needed the water.

Thought for the Day – “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

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We took Ellie over to Reculver. There were a lot more people there and none of us could decide whether we were supposed to pay in the car park as charges had been waived but no one seems to know what is happening now. Everything seems a bit of a mess at the moment with no clear instructions. All the way along the walk we could hear the skylarks singing.

After a very windy walk, we went to Lou and Rhys’s and did our Sunday morning sitting the other end of their front garden! It is lovely to catch up, just wish it was all back to normal and we could all have a hug.

We arrived home at lunchtime and just put the kettle on for a cuppa when Tariq arrived at the door. He stayed for lunch, distancing in the garden! He had just cycled 90 miles!! So, 100 miles by the time he got home!

He told us all sorts of tales of when he was in Norway with the Marines.

Let’s hope we don’t have to keep this distancing up for too much longer!!

Thought for the Day – “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” ~Charles R Swindoll

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We went to Minnis Bay. Lots of people wind surfing as it was so windy but very few sitting on the beach.

Allotment in the afternoon and I also potted some tomato plants and courgettes at home.  We took home more rhubarb and broad beans for Lou and Rhys.

Thought for the Day – ““The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment.” ~Doug Larson

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Mal took Ellie out as he opted out of shopping!! I don’t like queuing either but still have to do it.

When I arrived home, Chloe (next door) was emptying her car and told us that her and Mickey have been ill with a lot of suspect symptoms but they have been tested and don’t have Covid BUT they have no idea what they do have!!!

After lunch it was back to the allotment and it was much cooler so Ellie came too. She always finds a nice shady place. Mal worked his allotment and we had our first lot of broad beans for this year.

Sad to hear that Shearings have gone into administration. We had some good holidays with them, the friends we made at Lake Como comes to mind. So many companies will go this way.

Thought for the Day – “Think good thoughts. Say nice things. Do good for others. Everything comes back.” ~ Karma

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