On The Island

Rain was forecast and so we went out early and just about missed it. We went to Wingham Orchards. The apricots are coming along well. Ellie even had a little bit of a run, I think it is old bones with her, like the rest of us , that after she has rested she seems to limp a bit.

The rain was so light that I soaked all the garden as I have so many pots, then of course late evening it rained!

More strawberries from the allotment and lots more broad beans.

I went to the first session of “Oneyou maintaining a healthy weight”. This was suggested by the nurse I saw in January . A popular course as I have waited until now! It’s not about losing weight but all sorts of things. I found it really informative. Yes, we do eat healthy foods already but my theory is every day is a school day and maybe I can learn something new….it’s a long time since I did biology! Jane the lady who runs the course is so lovely. But a man sitting next to me was so “know it all” and kept interrupting. I have to admit, I don’t look at the AMOUNT of sugar there is in so many foods, the manufacturers ploy to get us hooked some of the ingredients they put in. Today was about food grouping and swaps to make.

In the evening we almost caught up with “Race Across the World”.

We walked Ellie across the fields in Eastry and then went to the pharmacy to collect my ear drops.

I spent some of the day sorting out Red Hatter future things. Some other Hatters from Norfolk are coming to Broadstairs next week and so we are all going to meet up. Also a show booked for next February and afternoon tea this week.

Mal now has daily visits to the allotment to try and keep up with everything. Another punnet of strawberries and loads of broad beans.

My ear has been a problem while I was on holiday and still is and Mal told me to go back to the docs. The only way is to queue outside at 8am or you don’t stand a chance of getting an appointment. I did try phoning last week and the receptionist  just told me to ring on Tuesday and make an appointment to see a “practitioner” OR  a doc in 6 weeks time!!  So, I tried the queuing method.

I was 5th in the queue at 7.50! Then it grew in the next ten minutes. So many waiting when they opened the doors that two of the practitioners started calling people into their offices to make appointments. I was lucky I had the one I did. She asked me loads of questions, looked up my notes and said as I had been twice before with the same problem then I needed to see a doc and one would phone me. I was on the way home when the doc phoned, again lots of questions and then said I needed to see a doc and gave me an appointment for later on in the day!

I went back to see the doc and she had more questions, and looked in my ears said she would not give me antibiotics as the last ones had but different ear drops and made another appointment to return in two weeks time.

 

Marion caught an early train back and I went off to work. I told Jack I was fine after Covid , just very tired.  He told me to leave early if I was too tired but I worked the day, just easier to work through it. Mind you I was exhausted by the time I arrived home!

Mal had dinner cooked ready!

We walked Ellie in Ramsgate Park, not too far as she seemed to be having a little trouble with her leg. On the way home we stopped at the Viking Ship for a coffee.

Mal cooked us a really lovely Sunday meal, half a side of salmon and Jersey potatoes and the vegetables all came fresh from the allotment. That was followed by rhubarb crumble and strawberries also both from the allotment. There are so many strawberries this year, we have had about four punnets already.

A nice relaxing afternoon in the garden which was good as I am sure I have the tiredness after effects of Covid.

 

Mal went on his foraging course and Marion and I went to Wingham Wildlife Park.

We then went for a late lunch to the Bell in Minster . It was such a lovely day, we sat out in the garden.  We asked for a bowl to give Ellie some water and this is the huge bowl they gave us!

Mal returned from his foraging course early evening, very excited at all he had learnt. They even collected everything and cooked a meal. Mal made the flatbread!

 

 

A very short walk across the fields with Ellie, she really was not up to a long walk.

We then went into Whitstable, very busy with holidaymakers. We had lunch at Wheeler’s  Oyster Bar, where Ollie works. Marion and I had the most delicious scallops.

Of course after Ollie had cooked our food , he came out and served it.

Mal had John Dory.

Marion..

After the meal we hd a good look around Whitstable.