Year: 2022

Police Panto day! We, the Red Hatters always support this. Every February the Police stage a panto to raise money for charity. This has been happening for over 20 years. It’s always very silly, a lot of laughs and they always acknowledge us! This year was Jack and the Beanstalk which included Daisy the cow (seen with Jackie in the pictures).

It was as good as always. Pam had an injection in her shoulder which the doctor told her may not be too good for the following 4 hours. She said she laughed so much she forgot all about it!

Thought for the Day – “The journey of life is sweeter when travelled with a dog.” ~ Bridget Willoughby

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In an attempt to buy things to wear at the wedding, Mal and I went to Dover to De Bradelei Wharf. Success I found a dress for the wedding and there was also another I liked and so I bought that too and some summer trousers, unusual for me to find anything let alone three things in one day. Mal bought some shoes but couldn’t find a suit.

We also learned something else about Dover District Council, the new £250 million marina is unable to be used    “ still doesn’t have any boats because tidal flows mean it is too dangerous for them to be moored there.” How do these councils waste so much money? No wonder our council tax is high!! There are calls for a public enquiry!

Thought for the Day – “A wise person knows that there is something to be learned from everyone.”

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We walked Ellie before the rain started. We spent the rest of the day working on the book as some of the content we had needs finding!

Lou and Rhys returned my car in the evening……

 

Thought for the Day – “Trust people but remember: salt also looks like sugar.” ~ Paulo Coelho

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Valentine’s and so we opened our cards and Mal cooked me breakfast.

Lou and Rhys came round to take my car to the garage that they use for their taxis as my car was due its MOT. Each year we think of upgrading but if it passes, we wonder why, so keep it for another year! It is comfortable, holds masses and has been like a workhorse when we have used it for moving and many other things. Fingers crossed.

We took Ellie along Rope Walk, Mal is off for half term. We walked around town, posted parcels and went into the charity shop and bought Ellie a new teddy. She loves having teddies!

More sun so Mal went to the allotment.

We are going to make our “adventures” in Cyprus into a book and so we spent the afternoon going over old photos and diaries and it made us very nostalgic and saying “my goodness did that really happen?!” We did go through quite a lot of hassle but we did it! Achieved our dream, not many people manage that!

In the evening we had an M&S delicious Valentine meal.

The car failed the MOT. It needed two new tyres and headlight re -alignment, so the garage will do that for us along with a service. We have it for another year! The headlight problem was obviously from where Halfords replaced the headlight bulb.

Thought for the Day – “Walk gently in the lives of others. Not all wounds are visible.”

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We went for a very cold walk across the fields with Ellie. My ears were frozen when we got back.

Mal went to the allotment, he has done so well with parsnips this year so while he was down there I made some spicy parsnip soup.

We watched the football in the afternoon, oh dear Spurs! At least Hammers had a draw.

Mal cooked dinner, which was lovely.

Thought for the Day – “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions and roots spring up and make new trees.” ~ Amelia Earhart

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Mal took Ellie for her walk, avoiding all the treat givers! I went to Westwood again, I didn’t find anything for the wedding but did find some nice trousers in Next which I bought, not what I was looking for!

And our new Independent councillors have been sworn in.

In the afternoon Mal wrote a business plan for the Phoenix Centre, we have high hopes now that it will be reopened. It looks as though change is happening in Sandwich.

Thought for the Day – “Be careful what you tolerate, you are teaching people how to treat you.”

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Mal and I were feeling more positive than we have done in a very long while. We had our local elections yesterday.  In November a group was founded “Sandwich Matters”. Mal contributes by doing their website (and attending meetings). 5 Councillors had resigned, very dubious “things ” going on. Sandwich Matters put forward 5 Independents and they all had far more votes than the Conservatives. Two of them are actually for the South , where we live, which is usually ignored. Maybe only a small step to stopping the corruption and lies going on countrywide but a start. As I say, feeling much more positive that change can happen with enough effort. Well done Melissa!

By the time Ellie and I reached Dumpton Gap beach (8.30am!) it was just like summer. Ellie had a lot of fun rolling in the sand and running in the sea.

Mal finished early as the college always does on Friday. He told me another member of staff is leaving! He is now off for half term week. Yes, they have managed to persuade him to go back after half term, they have a real staff shortage.

Thought for the Day – “Never stop doing little things for others. Sometimes those little things occupy the biggest part of their hearts.”

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