Month: October 2022

We heard  nothing all night from Marvin but when we got up he was at the bottom of the stairs wagging his tail!

We took the dogs over the field and they were chasing around together.

I think Marvin wore himself out.

Another dog, when his owner arrived to collect him, he wasn’t too bothered about leaving!

I can’t believe how many huge mosquitoes are still buzzing around, they even sit on Ellie’s nose until I see them.

We watched the Hammers game in the afternoon, they drew!

Thought for the Day – “If you don’t own a dog, at least one, there may not necessarily be anything wrong with you, but there may be something wrong with your life.” ~ Roger Caras

I went shopping in the morning. I bought some lovely flowers for Torin’s grave as his anniversary is coming up.  Later we carried on moving furniture in the bedrooms that we started yesterday. Nice to have a change!

Mal cooked a roast, he seems to like cooking them on a Saturday, so very little to do on Sunday!

In the afternoon we had Marvin come to stay with us. He is a lovely  11 year old cocker spaniel.

He just loves affection and cuddles.

We watched the Spurs game (they won!) Later of course Strictly with lots of messages from Tariq.

We took the dogs for a late walk and then Marvin just settled down in his bed. We didn’t hear a sound from him.

Thought for the Day – “There are three things that grow more precious with age; old wood to burn, old books to read, and old friends to enjoy.” ~ Henry Ford

Tris gave me a voucher for my birthday for a meal at Angela’s in Margate. He knows how much I love fish. Today we decided we must go and use it. I don’t know why we have left it so long. It was so delicious but of course my stomach is still not right because of the antibiotics. I am getting close to giving them up.

I had scallops to start and then curried skate.

A Hammers win in the evening.

Thought for the Day – “Some of the most generous people have no money. Some of the wisest people have no education. Some of the kindest people were hurt the most.”

We walked Ellie, another sunny day.

I met up with the Red Hatters at lunchtime at the Racing Greyhound.

We had a good natter in fact Jackie and I were trying to sort out all the things like the Christmas lunch and we didn’t get to talk to everyone. It’s a lot to sort out  in a couple of hours. When I arrived home I tried to compile a list of the Christmas lunch choices as the restaurant need this in advance, only to discover some had filled my forms last meeting and again this meeting and even with different choices! Oh dear, now I need to contact them.

We also booked a Hatters convention for next September. Even confusion there too! Mal says it is because we are all old….maybe!

Thought for the Day – “Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.”~ Tennessee Williams

This came up on my memories on FB this morning. So many people have their dreams but never fulfil them. We did! It may not be everyone’s dream but it was ours and we had 14 years. We returned to the UK for many reasons and are now happy in Kent and have all those wonderful memories.

I went shopping, looking for Christmas things and collecting online orders.

Mal went to the allotment in the afternoon, taking one of my huge sunflowers which blew over while we were away, so he has chopped it up to go in the compost. I have saved a lot of the seeds.  We have so many apples, grapes and runner beans. It is surprising how well the grapes have done this year.

Thought for the Day – “First think, second believe, third dream and finally dare.” ~ Walt Disney

Mal took Ellie for an early morning beach walk while I packed. Mal sent me this photo entitled “Ever Onward”, she is going to miss this beach walking twice a day.

We had a little rain when Mal was packing the car but that soon left. We drove home stopping in Rye for a coffee.

Back home and of course all the washing to do. We also had  a dog visit for a meet and greet, a small rescue Maisie who isn’t used to being with other dogs and sometimes growls! She was fine, so we will be happy to have her stay for a day next week.

Thought for the Day –  “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” ~ Mother Teresa