Month: October 2022

We walked along the beach early, Ellie loves it so much and just doesn’t want to leave.

We tried to find somewhere nice to go and have Sunday lunch and thought we would try somewhere new, so we went to The Heron in Westham. We sat in the garden.

They brought the lunch out to us and then asked if we would like knives and forks??? Erm yes. I also asked for horseradish to go with the beef and salt, I had to ask again! The lunch wasn’t  that good and we wished we had gone elsewhere. They didn’t come out and ask us if everything was OK, in fact they never spoke to us again. Mal even said he would have desert but they didn’t come out and ask, unlike the previous days lunch at The Pilot, we should have returned there. Ah well. So we waited and waited for someone to ask if we would like anything else. We waited so long, we gave up and of course Mal wanted to get back to watch the Hammers! And they won.

Later our evening walk with Ellie along the beach, she really doesn’t want to leave the beach!

Thought for the Day – “Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” ~ Anne Frank

A beautiful sunrise over the sea for Ellie’s walk first thing.

We spent the day in Eastbourne, glorious sunshine and they really have beautiful gardens there. We went and had lunch at The Pilot Inn, a really lovely pub and we sat in their garden, a couple of drinks and I had a lovely crab salad and Mal had pork belly. He said it was the best he had ever had and my crab was delicious too. So, all the reviews I read were true. A great place to eat.

We had a long walk along the seafront in Eastbourne and then back to watch the football. Spurs won but were lucky to get a win. Then of course, Strictly! Tariq always sends me messages all through it.

Thought for the Day – “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Mal took Ellie for an early morning walk along the beach. I think I am getting all the side effects that the antibiotics mention. I just thought I was ill until Mal looked up the side effects! Lovely when we are away! I have another 3 weeks to take them.

We intended going to Seaford and then it started raining. Instead we drove to Pevensey castle and then went and had a sandwich at the Castle Cottage Tea rooms. They really are lovely people there and we were able to sit outside. They brought Ellie a biscuit out.

We then went for a very long walk.

I didn’t feel like going out in the evening . It was nice to see Ned (the goldie puppy) on Gardener’s World in the evening.

Another nice review from Daisy’s owner!

“I honestly cannot give a high enough review. Daisy my Golden was looked after so very well, I got sent beautiful pictures and she really did not want to leave when I picked her up! I would not hesitate to recommend Maggie and her husband – they are genuine dog lovers and just really nice people. This is the first time I have used such a service and was very nervous to begin with until I met them both and Ellie. I was put at ease immediately. I fear when Daisy goes again though I will really struggle to get her to leave again!”

Well, we do love dogs!

Thought for the Day – “Sometimes the biggest accomplishment in life is to find yourself.” ~ Luisa Fernanda Cicero

A morning in Eastbourne with a walk along the sea front.

We then went for lunch at The Castle Inn and although they are dog friendly, we chose to eat in their garden as the weather was so nice.

Back to the caravan and we sat on the terrace and then went for an early evening walk along the beach.

Thought for the Day – “The purpose of our lives is to be happy.” ~ Dalai Lama

 

We spent the day on the Sussex Downs and went for a very long walk from High and Over at Cuckmere. The views were stunning.

We stopped in Alfriston on the way back, a lovely town and went and had some tea at The Badgers Tea rooms. The owners were lovely and we sat in their beautiful garden. Before we left, they brought Ellie a biscuit out!

There are nice walks all around Alfriston as well.

Our dinner was in the slow cooker ready for the evening.

I was looking to see how much lodges are here and we ended up booking one for Mal’s birthday next March! It is 15% off if we book it while we are here. The lodges are even better than our caravan. Not only do we have the beach so close but also all the walks along the Sussex Downs. Ellie loves it here, there are so many other dogs too.
In the evening  we went to the clubhouse to have a drink.

Thought for the Day – “Stay strong as you live your life story and remember your blessings, no matter what circumstances you face.” ~ Dr. Damary M. Bonilla-Rodriguez

We drove into Pevensey and parked by the castle. There are a lot of walks there and so we went for a very long walk and finally went into the garden of The Royal Oak and Castle Inn. It’s a lovely pub with a huge garden and is dog friendly.

We could have taken Ellie in but we are more than happy to sit outside and just in case it rained we sat in one of the garden’s covered areas. We had a really nice lunch, I had haddock. The waitress even brought Ellie a bonio. We will have to be careful or she will be putting weight back on. It was lovely just sitting out there in the garden.
On the way back to the caravan we stopped at Asda to buy Mal some beer and while there I noticed Wilko had some men’s wellies for £5, the very same ones as we ordered online and were told a week later they didn’t have any!! So, he now has a pair. I also bought an eye mask as the curtains are very thin in the bedroom of the caravan and there is a light on outside.

We always take Ellie for a walk along the beach early evening, she really loves it.

Thought for the Day – “If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

We were up early and packed to go to a caravan in Pevensey for a few days. We hadn’t been here before but it is right next to the beach.

We stopped off in Rye and went to Tatners Street Kitchen for lunch. An amazing place and a lovely lunch. We chatted to the owner a lovely girl.

We then drove on to Pevensey . What a difference to the last caravan we had. Spotlessly clean and this time we also have a terrace with outside furniture, great for Ellie. The beach is literally 2 minutes from the caravan door. We unpacked, having a parking space right next to the caravan and then had a walk along the beach.

I was very happy when I was sent a copy of the review Nicholas (Ellie the labs owner) wrote on Rover.

“We all sometimes need to be separated from a loving member of our family- our dogs. None of us like doing it but when we do we need to know that our best friend is in the best care. Maggie inspired trust in looking after my lab from the moment I met her and her family (including her own gorgeous Ellie) were absolutely fantastic. I got daily updates on how my dog was doing which was terrific. Exercise and attention. She was treated like their own and when I picked her up 5 days later she was bright as a button. I cannot recommend Maggie highly enough. A Michelin service for dogs and of course for their owners.”

What a lovely review!
In the evening we went to the clubhouse with Ellie and sat outside having a drink.

Thought for the Day – “What matters in life is not what happens to you but what you remember and how you remember it.” ~ Gabriel García Márquez