Month: March 2023

Today I should have had a tooth out but after the dentist said they were referring me to the hospital, I was going to say no way…yet! The confusion is that two dentists have got involved with this. Teresa who referred me is off today and Juliette was the one who said my horrific nose bleeds were nothing to do with the extraction!  Teresa said to hold this appointment to get updates. Well, an hour before my appointment the receptionist called to say my new denture wasn’t ready and not to go in. I tried to explain everything and she told me to go in anyway to see if this can all be sorted out!

I saw Juliette and discussed with her that she thought it was nothing to do with the extraction and that I no longer felt confident receiving treatment from her and that I wanted to change to Teresa who is far more experienced. She said she totally understood and I should hear from Teresa when she is back from annual leave and she would prepare a new treatment plan for me. All that stress I went through for the last two weeks.

The workmen have been in the garden all day, even though they thought they wouldn’t be as rain was forecast – they got that wrong again, the weather men that is! They dug deep for the soak away. The bricking is coming along as well.

Mal went over to the Jubilee Centre in the afternoon to meet another trustee to iron out more things on DDC’s attempt at a lease.

Thought for the Day – “Beauty is hidden in everything, just learn how to observe.” ~ Ritu Ghatourey

Mal’s birthday. He opened all his presents and cards and then we walked Ellie across the fields even though it was very muddy and slippy. His present from River was a tour of the West Ham Stadium so he booked that straight away!

We met up with Tris late afternoon at Bottega Caruso, an Italian restaurant in Margate. With the builders working in the garden we couldn’t leave Ellie at home but thankfully they were dog friendly and welcomed her there.

Later Mal had his birthday cake!

And a special birthday present, Hammers won their game!

Thought for the Day – “Yesterday’s the past, tomorrow’s the future, but today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present.” ~ Bill Keane

Red Hatter meet up at lunchtime at Fields Cafe in Birchington.  Everyone is in favour of Hatters continuing but no one wants to be Queen. We were all at separate tables so not easy to discuss things. Julie suggested we meet up again before the next lunch to see where we go from here. Maybe a committee and a Queen in name only to register with the Hatter Society.  Our registration runs out in September.

It was nice to see everyone.

Mal’s first birthday present (for tomorrow) was a night out in Canterbury watching Kevin Clifton in Strictly Ballroom. We sat in the auditorium for half an hour after what should have been the start time. They finally announced there would be a delayed start. Another half an hour with everyone just sitting there waiting and the stage manager came on to announce that “owing to technical problems” the show was cancelled.  So, a completely wasted trip into Canterbury, extortionate car parking fee just to come back home again and it was raining.

I hope Mal enjoys the rest of his presents more than this one!

Thought for the Day – “The greatest gift you can give someone is your undivided attention.”

At least now we are not worried about the garden collapsing!

The workmen arrived at 8.30 and then it rained at 9 so a couple of hours of stopping working.

I went to the new Home Bargains in Ramsgate and Tesco on the way back for some Easter eggs for grandchildren.

In the afternoon we went to the allotment. Oh dear, that’s the end of the green house. I know it has been extremely windy while we have been away.

We picked the first rhubarb and a lot of daffodils for Torin’s grave.

At least Ellie can have a run round the allotments, it is difficult for her to get in the garden at the moment.

Thought for the Day – “Don’t let the shadows of yesterday spoil the sunshine of tomorrow. Live for today.” ~ Nandina Morris

Another morning in Eastbourne with Ellie enjoying herself too.

After a very long walk we had a hot drink along the sea front in 2 minutes sunshine!

We decided we would have Sunday lunch at the Castle and Royal Oak and as yesterday’s restaurant wasn’t very busy, Mal decided we wouldn’t need to book. Big mistake! We thought even if they were booked they have pods and a covered shed outside.  We ended up eating our Sunday lunch out in the garden. To start with the sun was out and then a really cold wind started and then it started raining! We gobbled our food up and came back to the warmth of the lodge. We should have booked or gone elsewhere. How silly of us!

Back to the lodge to watch the Hammers game, followed by Crufts.  I have been 4 times and always remember my mum winning the weekend at Crufts and she took my sister and I. Mum was getting old and we took turns sitting with her during the day at different arenas. We had dinner with some of the judges, hotel accommodation all included. It was a fantastic weekend until we got to the final Best of Show judging and mum said she felt so tired and could we go home. It was her weekend so we took her and missed the Best in Show!!! I don’t think I’ll ever get that chance again.

We had to laugh as Ellie was watching it too on TV!

The last thing we did was to give Ellie a good shower.

Thought for the Day – “Always find opportunities to make someone smile, and to offer random acts of kindness in everyday life.” ~ Roy T Bennett

We woke up to a frost but it was so toasty warm in the lodge! We drove into Eastbourne. We had thought of going beyond Eastbourne but it was quite a bitter wind so we didn’t bother. Another long walk along the sea front and a swim in the sea for Ellie  and she found a friend.

We also watched a cormorant.

We  then we went to “More than Cake” for a nice warm drink. (another dog friendly!)

Back to the lodge for a while and then we went to The Lamb at Hooe for lunch, of course they welcome dogs too and have a jar of bones on the floor inside and bowls of water.

Mal had a pie, it was rather big and then he had the cheeseboard. I had the most amazing dessert, all of it edible! It was a Black Forest Flower pot, edible flowers and chocolate flower pot.

I have to mention here that one of the reasons we left north Cyprus was lack of freedom of speech, erm, what is happening here with Gary Lineker?

Back to the lodge in time for the footie…Spurs won! Then of course watching Crufts.

Thought for the Day – “Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”