Maggie & Mal's Adventures in North Cyprus, the UK and Beyond
Marlene never forgets where she sees a squirrel!
We defrosted the fridges and freezer. I have been running the food down, to ensure it will all be fresh when we refill.
The Hammers game in the afternoon, they lost. Followed by Spurs 2-2 and at the end both Managers red carded! Oh dear. That doesn’t happen in the Ladies football!
Thought for the Day – “When the rich rob the poor it’s called business. When the poor fight back it’s called violence.” ~ Mark Twain
Out with the dogs early. Mal has been having a run with Marlene as we can’t let her off the lead. Obviously he can’t run as fast as she does!
Lou, Rhys and the kids are paddle boarding!
We watched the Man U game, it was awful. I did text Rhys to ask if he was watching it. He gave up after 15 minutes…very wise!
The rest of the evening we sat in the garden with a drink or two.
Thought for the Day – “In the blink of an eye, everything can change. So forgive often and love with all your heart. You may never have the chance again.”
Out with the dogs early, there is a mist over the fields when we go. Quite honestly as I always say, it is the best time of the day.
Marlene met some new friends!
I went to the shops to get the last bits for our chilli courgette chutney. Mal started chopping everything and then we realised we shouldn’t have doubled the quantities as it overflowed from our TWO slow cookers and one of them is huge!
Of course it cooks down quite quickly, thankfully! It’s a very easy way to make chutney.
Looks as though they are having fun!
Thought for the Day – “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” ~ Jimmy Johnson
Early morning walk and it is always misty across the fields. Of course Marlene walks far faster than Ellie!
Mal went straight to the allotment before it heated up too much. We have loads of tomatoes and beans now.
Thought for the Day – “A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset.”
An early morning walk with the dogs. Marlene does love watching the squirrels!
Meanwhile in Menorca……………
I hope they have a brilliant holiday.
I went off to Aldi and bought some things I needed to make Spicy Courgette Chutney, worth a try as we have so many courgettes.
Another afternoon in the garden with the dogs.
Thought for the Day – “Every day brings new choices.” ~ Martha Beck
Marlene was awake early and so we were up and out with her.
Mal went to the allotment, more weeding. I sat in the garden with the dogs. Marlene is settling in really well but whines when she decides she is hungry!
Thought for the Day – “The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” ~ Andy Rooney
Mal walked Ellie while I went into Ramsgate to return some online things. I ended up coming back with far more! A new summer shirt and shorts for Mal and some white cutoffs for me. All in the sales.
Fuel has gone down again . The Gulf garage it is now 177.99, a little more expensive than the supermarkets.
Then we took Ellie to “Fatclub” at the vets, not really, Meghan the nurse just weighs her. She has now lost almost 6 kilos and is down to 31.5kg . It is a slow weight loss on purpose but Meghan said it is the best she has so, Ellie is her star pupil! We are aiming for 30kg so booked to see Meghan again in 2 months. Ellie loves going there, she hated our old vets and I had to drag her in, not at this one, she rushes through the door and jumps on the settee.
Late afternoon Marlene arrived for her holiday. She is staying with us while Lou and Rhys and the kiddlies go on their holiday to Minorca. I think she has made herself at home.
Thought for the Day – “Sometimes the best thing you can ever do for yourself , is to take a moment……sit down….and think about how incredibly blessed you are.” ~ Anita Opper