Author: Maggie Daniel

We went for a walk around Knees Wood. Ellie chose the route, we just follow her. She does like exploring there. Of course this was followed by a coffee at The Colonel’s Cafe. We sit outside and a couple of weeks ago a dog went to attack Ellie, the owner wasn’t keeping control and I had Ellie on the lead. That same dog went past us as we sat there. The only reason I knew was because Ellie started a very low growl. She obviously remembered!

It seems as though the colder weather has started, along with rain in the afternoon as Ellie has decided to use her bed at last.

Sadly Spurs lost their game!

A little shopping in Whitfield.  Something has been eating my tomatoes while we have been away, so I have now only left one pot but still  lots at the allotment. Apples and leeks came back today and the last of the beans. Also a spaghetti squash.  That will be interesting, the first one we have had.

Eight years and it never gets any easier.

We drove home from Romney stopping for a cuppa at Truly Scrumptious and of course a quick look around the charity shops.

When we arrived home I had the loveliest card and present from Zoe in remembrance of Torin. She is so sweet and kind.

In the evening we went out for a “celebration of Torin’s life” – I try! We went to Soul Chef Kitchen in Deal and had a really nice meal. We thought he had closed down and then discovered he has moved to the Portland Arms.

The food was very tasty.  We will definitely go again now we have rediscovered Dexter.

I think Ellie was relieved to be left at home.

We walked Ellie in the country park and stopped at the Visitor’s Centre for a coffee.

That was a mistake, we got very wet walking back to the lodge!

A shower and changed and then we went to The Warren Inn for lunch. Ellie is so good and just lies under the table in fact the barmaid had thought we left her at home but when she realised she was hiding, brought  a treat out for her. I had very tasty fresh sea bass with salad.

The Warren is a really nice old style pub.

Another episode of Traitors! It is hard to wait until next week!

We drove into Hythe. A cup of tea at Truly Scrumptious.

Then a wander around the shops. From there we went to the beach and then into The Lazy Shack. Whole crabs were on the menu but they had sold out, so instead I had scallop and bacon baguette. I just love the place, it is so quirky with signs plastered all over the walls so you end up reading everything around you!!  It is right next to the beach. The staff are amazing and food is served really quickly.

It really is nice going back to all these places and they are as good as ever. Back to New Romney and a walk around the country park, looks so autumny and rabbits everywhere! Mal and I did comment that we remembered the days when we couldn’t let Ellie off the lead or she would chase them but not any more!

Another episode of Celebrity Traitors in the evening.

We sorted the heat out and then it was far too hot during the night. Ellie did a lot of panting and pacing around! Eventually she went to sleep.

Mal called reception and eventually the Accommodation Manager came down to apologise. Then the workmen followed to make good repairs needed! She also brought 5 hangers.

Then off to Greatstone Beach, which Ellie loves, she even did a few runs. Her muscles are often improving. So many shells on the beach.

Late afternoon we drove to The Pilot for a lovely fish meal. Their skate is always so good.

We watched the England game in the evening and at least we qualified. We also caught up with Celebrity Traitors.

We packed some things together and headed off to Marlie for another few days in a lodge. We had lunch at The Ship Hotel, very nice as always and the bar staff are so lovely. As soon as we arrived the barman brought a bowl of water for Ellie!

A quick stop off at Sainsburys for a little food and then the lodge was ready for us.

It took us quite a while to find the boiler to turn the heating on! No instructions anywhere. We didn’t have any hangers, called reception, yes we’ll bring some….they never arrived. Also one of the bathroom wash hand basins was blocked!