Year: 2020

I went shopping and then in the afternoon we went to the allotment. I took the rosemary bush out of the garden and took it down there where it will have much more space to thrive.

No rain for a change!

Thought for the Day – “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!'” ~ Robin Williams

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It was a red hat day and I met them all at the Bowls club in Cliftonville. It’s nice to go to a few different venues.

We had lunch and planned a few more trips. It was nice seeing all the girls.

Just after I arrived home Sol and Millie came round, it was really nice to see them and they stayed for a meal. It’s good when your grandchildren come to visit, especially when they all have such busy lives.

It is also nice to hear that we made Sol a lot of memories when he was young and the boys came to stay with us in Cyprus. He talked about Grandad’s stories which Mal made up every night and I remember them all sitting there totally transfixed as to what would happen next. He talked about many other adventures we had that Mal and I had forgotten.  It’s lovely now that we spend time with Ollie, Oscar and Josie. Such a shame Scarlet and Jack miss out on so much not seeing us. I do believe in karma however.

Thought for the Day – “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh

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We took Ellie out and then Lou came round for a bit of assistance from Mal for an assignment she is doing. Rhys and I went for lunch at The Crispin. Following my dental appointment I think my taste buds had been numbed as the food didn’t taste as good as usual but Rhys enjoyed his goat curry. I also asked for a Bombay Sapphire….they didn’t have any and not for the first time. Anyway, it was nice to spend some time with Rhys as he is always so busy working.

Thought for the Day – “You can become blind by seeing each day as a similar one. Each day is a different one, each day brings a miracle of its own. It’s just a matter of paying attention to this miracle.” ~ Paulo Coelho

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I walked Ellie on my own, quite early, as I had a Maxillofacial appointment at the hospital later in the day. After all the pain last time I was dreading it.

I have to say they listened to what I had to say and were extremely sympathetic and understanding. The dentist worked on just a quarter of my mouth, root scaling but it was with anaesthetic. This was at Kent and Canterbury Hospital because I really didn’t want to return to William Harvey in Ashford. I was in the surgery a long time and Mal did worry a bit what was going on, he came with me and was in the waiting room. At least now I understand a little more what is going on. They really didn’t explain well before.

It’s a supermoon (worm moon) tonight if you can see it through the rain!

I wonder now who will be the new Captain General to the Royal Marines now that Harry has stepped down from his royal duties. It has been suggested that it may be Princess Anne.

Thought for the Day – “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ~ Dalai Lama

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Down to the allotment with Lou and the kids.

Weeding and planting more seeds. I left early to go and finish off the roast. This was followed by rhubarb crumble, the rhubarb of course coming from the allotment.

The kids did a bit more stone painting, for the labelling of plants at the allotment.

We then watched the Manchester derby. A good result. Rhys was very pleased…Man U won!

Thought for the Day – “Always be true to yourself and live your best life.” ~  John R. Miller

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We walked Ellie and then down to the allotment. She loves it down there and even though we shut off an area for her, she is content just staying there, where ever we are she is happy. This was next to me while I was weeding!

Mal went to his allotment and planted the asparagus.

We watched the Hammers game followed by Spurs. At least Spurs achieved one point!

Thought for the Day – “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.” ~ Paulo Coelho

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I went shopping in the morning,which included some gardening things, new trowel and fork, bedding plants etc etc.

In the afternoon we went to the allotment and another new load of bark chips had been delivered so we set to making another path and also Mal planted some peas. Ellie is so good and just lays down on a path. We picked some daffodils and took them to the cemetery for Torin. The rose bushes I planted either side of the stone are both doing well.

I watched Crufts in the evening as it was the gun dog group. I was disappointed the goldie didn’t win the group but it was really a stunning Irish Setter. I do love setters and had an English setter but I have to say they are all a bit crazy!

Thought for the Day – “Kindness and a generous spirit go a long way. And a sense of humour. It’s like medicine – very healing.” ~ Max Irons

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