Year: 2022

We drove with Ellie to Kearsney Abbey, again before the heat was too bad so we left early.

She was straight in the water and then rolled in the mud on the edge!

We went out again at lunchtime, leaving Ellie at home, too hot for her. There was a 50’s weekend on in Sandwich. Most of it was ticketed but there were a couple of outside stages but only recorded music playing when we went there. They had some food stalls but we decided to go to our favourite down by the river, the Quayside Street Kitchen and had a “different” Sunday lunch there!

We then watched Man U and Hammers…..both losers!

Thought for the Day – “I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically dogs think humans are nuts.” ~ John Steinbeck

We took Ellie to St Mildred’s Bay for her Beach Buddies morning.

She loves it there and comes home exhausted.

Lou and Josie came round later and stayed for lunch. They brought Marlene with them so we could walk her around the field, to get her used to the smells ready for next week.  The boys were out cleaning cars and Rhys was working. We are looking after her for their two weeks holiday, so she will have her own little holiday here.

Later we watched the Spurs game. We are now top of the table!

Thought for the Day – “My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” ~ Elayne Boosler

We had a sprinkle of rain in the night, nothing to get excited about. I spent 3 hours the previous day watering the allotments. Of course other allotment holders were as well, so the water pressure was low.

Ellie and I were up early walking across the fields. They harvested yesterday, just before the drizzle of rain.

This is how dry the farmers field is, this is the footpath.

Mal arrived back late afternoon and was glad to be back home!

Thought for the Day – “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things and only the wise can see them.” ~ Paulo Coelho

Another lovely day so Ellie and I were out very early. It’s surprising how many other early riser dog walkers there are.

Lou and Rhys came round and brought some fish and chips for lunch. They also bought a stair gate, to keep Marlene in when we look after her next week. It didn’t quite fit and so they have to get an extension for it.

It was nice to see them and have a sit in the garden and chat. They are really looking forward to their holiday. They bought the fish and chips in Ossies (Sandwich) and said what a lovely young boy they were served by, so nice and polite, so I have messaged Teresa to let her know as he obviously deserves a pat on the back!

Thought for the Day – “A little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.” ~ John Mayer

Ellie and I were up early and went for a long walk across the fields.

There were huge gaps along the footpath where the ground has become so dry.

After breakfast I started painting the bannisters. It was just like being in Cyprus, the paint  drying on the brush!

Thought for the Day – “Look at the sunny side of everything.”

Ellie and I were out walking early, the ducks were still asleep.

Mal went off to see his brother Steve for a few days. It gives his wife a bit of a break.

I had a massive clean up day and emptying another box in the loft.

Thought for the Day – “Choose being kind over  being right and you’ll be right every time.” ~ Richard Carlson

Mal went to soak the allotment and later cooked the Sunday roast.

I was so looking forward to watching the Lionesses play and they didn’t disappoint. We thoroughly enjoyed the game and so relieved it didn’t go to penalties. After looking at Facebook it looks as though even people not interested in football have been watching it!

Certainly time we beat Germany!

So much for Mal soaking the allotment, it rained!

Thought for the Day –  “You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying. To the best you can do everyday.” ~ Jason Mraz