Wednesday.

I got up at 6 o’clock,put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea and a bowl of porridge for breakfast. I then put on a loaf of bread. When the washing was done I didn’t hang it out because it was rather dull. We had a coffee and then I sat and read while H did a bit of Spanish homework. When the bread was done we got ready and went out in the car for a coffee but mainly to give it a try out and make sure it was all ok which it seems to be. I bought myself a whole new load of bedding. 6 pillow cases, duvet cover, fitted bottom sheet and a flat top sheet. Now I won’t have to get it all off, washed, dried, ironed and back on all on the same day. When we got home we had lunch, H had a cheese sandwich with celery and I had a salad. We also had a coffee. I hung the washing out when we got back because there is a strong wind blowing. I sat and finished the book I was reading and it went rather black outside so I thought I had better get the washing back in. By the time I had put on my shoes and unlocked the door it was hailing like mad!! As I finished the whole back garden, lawn,path etc was white and I had to shake it all out of my hair. Next I made a salad for my tomorrow’s lunch at the dreaded work and prepared some sprouts and carrots to go with our fish pie for dinner tonight. Now I am about to go up for a shower.

Nightmare Tuesday!

Today started off ok, I got up just before 6 30, put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I dressed and hung out the washing and then we had a coffee. H went up to have a ride on Zwift island and I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away, made the bed and started a new book. When H had finished he showered and dressed and said we would go for a drive to check our car. I put my coat and boots on we got in and the battery was as dead as a dodo!! H said we would have to go to Halfords to get a battery charger. He didn’t want to bike because he had just done miles upstairs. So we walked to the bus stop. Our busses have changed their route, they used to go right passed Halfords but we had to get off and walk quite a way which was fine. But we decided there was no point buying a charger we might as well get a new battery and done with it. The one we have on the car is 8 years old. Well I bought this new battery and a strong bag to carry it home in and we walked back to the bus stop. We had a handle of the each and had to keep changing hands, it was so heavy. We must have carried it for over 2 miles altogether and we were both worn out. We had a coffee and a corned beef sandwich then H went out and fitted it into the car. We went for a drive right away and it seems to be ok. I got my washing and was fit for nothing else! I had to cook dinner but that was easy, an M&S meal deal which was yummy.

Monday.

I was up at 6.20 and just sat and read till the others began to move about then I made a pot of tea and we all had our breakfast. We had a coffee, and I washed up, made the bed and did the ironing. At 11am we got ready to go to Wells next the sea and have fish and chips for lunch. We piled into the car only to find that the battery was dead so the car wouldn’t start! Luckily our son had his jump leads with him so he got us started and the trip was long enough to charge it right up. Our son then treated us to fish and chips which were lovely and then we drove to Cley, H bought us a coffee and we walked to the sea and back. (Saw a dead baby seal) . It was raining when we started the walk but soon stopped, it was quite windy and not very warm but a brisk walk warmed us up nicely. When we got home we had a cup of tea, H and I had a glass of wine but our son didn’t because he is driving back to London this evening. For tea we had a cheese, mushroom and red pepper omelette. H didn’t have the peppers in his because he doesn’t like them. Son and I played 2games of cribbage and he won them both!!! When he leaves I will have my bath.

Sunday.

I got up at 7.20 after an awful night. I have a cold 🤧 which is nothing much to moan about but I have this terrible ‘ graveyard ‘cough and it kept me awake for most of the night. I did a load of washing and hung it out, had my breakfast and sat about feeling sorry for myself till it was time to get lunch. H had a bacon sandwich, son had a salad and I just had a cup a soup. I am not hungry but I am thirsty all the time. This morning no 1 son rang he is fine but his firm are making redundansies so I hope his job is safe. Our daughter also rang and I am excited because she is taking me to see the Queen next Sunday. We had a nice dinner when no2 son got back from climbing. Roast chicken, roast potatoes and sweet potatoes, sprouting broccoli, carrots,sprouts and gravy. A nice cup of tea and a yogurt. Vera is now coming on so I am off to watch it.!

Saturday.

We got up at 6.30, I put on a load of washing and we had our breakfast. As soon as we had done we got ready and went to Asda for our weekly groceries. When we came back I unpacked and put everything away while H made the coffee. He then went straight up to ride 61 and a bit miles!!! After our son had had his breakfast ( a concoction of porridge, banana, honey and peanut butter!!) he and I went out on our mountain bikes. We did about 18 miles and were pretty muddy by the time we got home again. It was very windy and quite cold, (3 degrees when we left home) . We were almost home when it began to rain. I rushed to get my washing in and it was dry. As soon as I had washed my hands I made us all some lunch. H had a bacon sandwich and son and I had salad. We all had a coffee and I had a bath, we all watched the Ann Frank film then I cooked dinner. We had steak, chips and peas, pineapple and yogurt for dessert. And of course a cup of tea. After dinner we watched the new Kong film in 3D.

Friday.

I got up at 6.30, made a pot of tea and waited for H to get up. When he did we had our breakfast. I then sat and read till he made our coffee and when I had drunk mine I dressed, got the bins in, made the bed and then vacuumed all downstairs and then dusted and cleaned the kitchen while H cleaned the bathroom. When we had done we thought we would do our weekly shop a day early so we didn’t have to get up early and go tomorrow. Well when we arrived at Asda the car park was packed!so H decided we would go back tomorrow! We went to M&S for a few bits,then to the insurance centre got our house and contents insurance and calling in at the chicken farm on the way home for eggs. For lunch we had cheese on toast and coffee. This afternoon I did all the ironing and at around 4 pm no.2 son arrived. He looks well and has a nice tan. I made a beef stew for dinner which was really tasty. It was yogurt for pud. I just had a bath and washed my hair so now I am going to watch my soaps upstairs while the men watch a movie downstairs.

Thursday.

Work today was not as bad as I expected. I had my breakfast ( toast and tea ), did a load of washing. Made the bed , dressed and went to work. I had to go with Andy and we had to pick 7dozen bunches of carrots, 5 boxes of loose ones and 4 bunches of purple ones. We then went down to wash and pack them. After coffee break I had to walk back and pick a sack of sprouts and then trim leeks. Andy came back with an order for 3 boxes of parsnips then we went back to leeks till lunch break. After break we washed and packed everything which took till 2 pm. The boss came up after that and told me I had to wash the inside glass of the greenhouse! It’s something I have to do every year but it’s not a job I look forward to, I can’t reach the top so I have to stand on a box and all the water runs down my arm so I go home soaked. Luckily it was milder today. When I got home I had a cup of tea, then a bath before cooking dinner. We had eggs, chips and beans, we should have had sausages with it but I forgot to get them out of the freezer!,, I have to work again next Thursday.

Wednesday. Short blog..

There is nothing to write about today, porridge for breakfast, a load of washing done, a loaf of bread made, housework finished by 9.30. At 10 I went up and cycled for an hour and did 18.2 miles. We had a cheese sandwich and celery for lunch then H went up to ride. I sat and read my book all afternoon and for dinner we had quiche with cheesy tomatoes and mushrooms with a cup of tea. Our son should be flying home from his holiday today. I have to work tomorrow and I have to say I am not looking forward to it.

Tuesday.

We got up at 7 and had our breakfast. We both sat about, H on the computer working on his Spanish and me reading. When he had finished we had a coffee and he went up to turbo while I made the bed and did the ironing etc. When he had done we had another coffee and for lunch a pot noodle. In the afternoon I went up to turbo. I only did 19.5 miles but it was plenty far enough. When I had finished we had a bath and a glass of wine and a game of scrabble. For dinner tonight we had the same as last night. It was raining when we got up and has been miserable for most of the day but warm (12degrees) it hasn’t even got properly light all day.

Monday. .

We got up at 7, I put on a load of washing and we had our breakfast. We had a coffee and H went up to turbo. I hung the washing out and spent a couple of hours working in the garden. It was lovely, the sun was out and there was a bit of breeze. My washing dried on the line, bonus. The garden is a mess and even though I spent 2 hours out there you can’t see what I did. I hope we get lots more good days so I can get it back under control. When H finished his ride we had a cheese sandwich with celery and a cup of coffee. After that we changed and went to the nursing home to visit Philip. He was asleep when we arrived, he had been sick and looked quite poorly. However we asked him if he wanted to go to the music afternoon and he said yes. H went to find a nurse to get him out of bed etc. They used to be able to get him out of bed by just taking an arm each but now they have to use a hoist. While we were waiting for them to come Phil couldn’t keep awake but when we took him to the music room he seemed to to enjoy it. He had a cup of tea and we took him back to his room. It’s all horrible. When we left we went to our daughters to deliver her bike back. We had a cup of tea and I had a play with Macy ( their dog). When we got home we had a bath and I cooked dinner. I made a liver and mushroom casserole which was lovely and it’s a good job it is because there is enough left over for tomorrow. Our number 2 son went swimming in the sea today, I am jealous!! My boss rang, said he had seen a weather forecast and it’s going to be rubbish on Wednesday and better on Thursday so could I go then instead. I said yes but I would rather work on the rubbish day and have the better day off.

Sunday.

I got up at 6.30 after a lovely sleep, put on a load of washing and had a bowl of porridge for breakfast. After breakfast we had a coffee and I put on a loaf of bread. We tidied the kitchen and I emptied the dishwasher and put it all away. I read a chapter of a new book and at 9.50 I got ready to ride on the turbo. I rode through the Archers omnibus so I did an hour and a quarter and did 25.5miles. I am so pleased with myself because I didn’t cycle Monday because we had to go to the City in the morning and the nursing home in the afternoon, I couldn’t bike Wednesday because I worked and Friday it was housework and shopping in the morning and the nursing home in the afternoon but despite all that I have done 87.5 miles this week on a bike.😊🚴‍♀️😊. When I had finished today I had a shower and we had a fried egg sandwich followed by a hot cross bun for lunch with a coffee. I haven’t done a lot this afternoon! We had a glass of wine and watched a film. We had lasagna for dinner with mushy peas. I have come upstairs to watch dancing on ice because H doesn’t like it but when it’s over I will go down again to watch Vera with him because he likes that.

Saturday.

We both got up at 6.20, had our breakfast and went to Asda for our weekly shop. As soon as we got back we had a coffee with a cream bun and H went up to turbo. He did a five mile warm up and then he did another 65 miles.!!! When he finished he had a shower and we had lunch. We had scrambled eggs on toast and a coffee. At 2.30 I changed and did an hour. I almost managed to do 21 miles in that time! I don’t know how H does it. When I finished I had a bath and H poured the wine. For dinner tonight we had pizza and chips. H had a yogurt for pudding and I had fruit. I also vacuumed upstairs and dusted, then I did the ironing up to date. It was minus one when we got up and hasn’t got above 3 degrees all day, now it’s down to 2. We also had some rain.

Friday.

I got up at 7 and put on a load of washing and then had my breakfast. We had a coffee and I finished my book. We had another coffee and then H went up to turbo while I vacuumed all downstairs, dusted and cleaned the downstairs loo etc. I hung my washing out and got it dry, that’s two days in a row. When he had done we had cheese and biscuits with pickles plus a coffee. When we had done  I changed etc and we went to the nursing home to visit my brother in law. We were there all afternoon keeping him company. We were about to leave when H’s sister and her husband arrived so we then stayed even longer.  As soon as we got back home we had a glass of wine and watched Tipping point. When it was over I cooked dinner, we had a steak and Guinness pie, cabbage, carrots and leeks which was nice. It was minus two degrees this morning when we got up and everywhere was frosty.

Thursday.

I got up at7.15 after a lousy night with a backache and headache. I put on a load of washing and when it was done I hung it out. We had toast for breakfast as usual with a cup of tea and a little later a coffee. H did some Spanish studies and at 10 am went for his Spanish lesson. I made a loaf of bread and then went up for my hours turbo session. I did 19.7 miles in the hour so did a few more seconds and made it 20 miles. After I had showered and dressed I made some vegetable soup and we had our lunch. After lunch I did a bit of gardening and filled my brown bin. I got the washing in, we had a glass of wine and then I had a bath and washed my hair before getting dinner. We had a pasta bake with onions, mushrooms, peas, carrots, and chicken. It was very tasty. Tomorrow we are off to see Philip again, I hope his antibiotics are beginning to work. He has been out of hospital for over a month now.

Wednesday.

I was up just after 5.30, put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I sorted my work bag etc, made the bed, dressed and got ready to go to work. I had to pick 144 bunches of carrots first, Andy joined me  after I had done about half so we also picked 2 boxes of loose carrots before going down for our coffee break. After break I had to walk back up the field for a bag and a half of sprouts and then trim leeks. Andy joined me again later and we both went down at 12.30 for lunch. After lunch we washed everything we had done this morning ( it was freezing using the water. ). Finally we went back for more leeks and finished trimming at 3.45 so there was just enough time to wash them before it was my hometime. When I got home I had a cup of tea and a bath before cooking dinner. We had pork chops, carrots, sprouts and new potatoes. It was nice. I have come home with another headache unfortunately. Our no 2 son has gone on holiday today for a week of climbing 🧗‍♀️ I hope the weather stays blood for him.

Tuesday.

We both got up at 7, I put on a load of washing and we had our breakfast. I hung out the washing while H made the coffee. I read a chapter of my book and then did some clearing up while H went up to turbo. He had a good ride, a shower and then set up the bike  🚲 ready for me. We had a coffee and a bacon butty 🥪 then I changed into my cycle gear for a ride. I rode for an hour and did 18.8 miles, it was hard work as usual. H ran me a bath when I had done and then we had a cup of tea.  For dinner tonight we had a quiche with field mushrooms and cheesy tomatoes. I am not looking forward to tomorrow because I have to go to work, I haven’t been since last Wednesday so it will come very hard to me. I expect that by the time I get home I will be stiff all over. I have hard boiled 2 eggs for my lunch and I am making a salad to add to them for my lunch tomorrow.

Monday

We both got up at 7.10, I put on a load of washing and we had our breakfast. It was raining when we got up and did so for most of the rest of the day. We had a coffee and I read a couple of chapters of my book. At 9 am we got ready to go to the City. We went to Robinsons first for them to check our car after the oil incident but they could find no leeks so they couldn’t have filled it after draining it !! Next we went to Holland and Barrett for H to get a vitamin D spray and finally to the opticians for H to collect his new glasses. We went back to the car and drove to an electrical shop to buy a bulb for the standard lamp. We were home just before midday.we had a coffee and a corned beef sandwich with brown sauce followed by a hot mince pie with squirty cream. I changed into my new skirt ( a George special from Asda) and we went to the nursing home to visit Philip. They said that the Doctor had been to see him today and he has a bit of a lung infection so he is on antibiotics. He was still bright enough and we joined him for the musical workshop which we all enjoyed. When we left there  we went to our daughters so we could pick her bike up because H is going to sort it out for her. For dinner tonight we had pizza and potato wedges with yogurt for pud.

Sunday..

I got up at 7.20!!! One of my latest. We had our breakfast and then a coffee. H went up right away to ride on his turbo and I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away, then began restacking it. Next I made a loaf of bread and did some clearing up. When H finished his ride he had a shower and came down for lunch. We had bacon sandwiches and an instant coffee followed by a mince pie. We both sat and read for a while then I went up to turbo for an hour while I listened to the afternoon play on radio 4. I had did a steady ride for a change and it was nice. I had a bath when I had done. We had a glass of wine and I cooked dinner. We had the last of our Christmas turkey, it was the thighs. We also had cauliflower, mashed potatoes, carrots, and sprouts with gravy. We had a huge mug of tea, H had yogurt for his pud and I had a peach. Now I am watching dancing on ice.

Saturday H

We got up at 6.20, I stripped the bed and put a load in the washing machine and I put yesterday’s into the tumble dryer because there is no dry out. We had our breakfast and went to Asda for our weekly shop. When we got in the car and turned it on a warning light came on it was an oil can. We reversed out of the drive and then checked it for oilthere was none. We went to Asda, parked on a level spot and when the engine had cooled H checked the dip stick, empty!!! We had our M O T on Tuesday so they must have drained it and then not refilled it! We are not happy. We have to go back Monday so that’s more of our time waisted! After I had unpacked my shopping I took the washing out of the t/d then the washing out of the washing machine and put it into the dryer and did a second load. We had a coffee and a cream bun and H put my seat onto the turbo trainer ready for me to have a ride. I decided to do an hour this afternoon while the play was on radio 4 so I could listen and pedal. In the hour I managed to ride 20.6 miles, I am pleased with that my last fastest before was 20.1 so I am getting better. We had a cheese sandwich and an instant coffee for lunch. I ironed the sheets and pillows cases and put the bed back together after my bath and H opened the wine so it could breath. We watched a film he had recorded ( Captain Philips ) and then I cooked dinner, lasagne with peas. H had a yogurt for his pud and I had a peach.

Friday

H was up first this morning and made the tea, I put on a load of washing and we had our breakfast. We also had a coffee. I wrote my weekly email to my sister in law and when I had done I swept and washed the kitchen and toilet floors. Next I cleaned out both the fridges and dusted the dining room. H had a turbo and after he had showered we had a cheese sandwich and a coffee for our lunch, then it was time for me to go the hairdressers. When I got home I poured us both a glass of wine which we drank before I cooked dinner. We had sirloin steaks, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms topped with cheese, fried onions and jacket potatoes all washed down with a nice cup of tea. I haven’t had much exercise this week, it’s quite a job fitting it in, what with 2 visits to the nursing home ( that’s one day a week gone). I work another day, we had a day in the City , an afternoon at the hairdressers, then there’s the housework, the ironing etc!! The trouble is, the older you get the slower you become.

Thursday.

I got up at 6.45, made a pot of tea and we had our breakfast. We then had a coffee and played a game of scrabble. I dusted downstairs while H studied his Spanish before his lesson which was at 10.30. When he left I changed and went into the pain cave for a turbo session. I had planned to go for a proper bike ride today but it was so misty and damp I changed my mind, I don’t think breathing in the cold damp air would have done me any good. Anyway I did 18.4 miles in about an hour. When I had finished I had a bath and put my clothes on ready for going to visit the nursing home to visit Phil. As soon as H got back we had a ‘cup a soup’ and a banana. Philip was in good spirits, they held a church service this afternoon so we all went to that, it was nice. When it was over we wheeled Philip back to his room. Phil said he would really like a cup of tea so I asked a nurse and when she brought it H and I came home. When we got home it was wine o’clock. For dinner tonight we had salmon, potatoes and leeks.

Wednesday.

I got up at 5.45,put on a load of washing and had my breakfast ( porridge) I packed 2 cheese and cucumber sandwiches and a bottle of water, dressed, made the bed, sorted my bag and went to work. We did 6 bunches of purple carrots then leeks till coffee break. Then we trimmed leeks till coffee break. After that we washed and packed everything up to date and went back for more leeks and did them till 12.15 when we came down washed them etc and had our lunch. After lunch Andy went delivering and I did 96 bunches of carrots. He came back just as I finished so we packed them up and went back for a few more leeks then left the field at 3.20 for our final washing session and just finished as it was time for me to leave off. When I got home I had a cup of tea and a bath then I cooked dinner, we had spaghetti bolognese.

M O T day.

We both got up at 6.30 and had our breakfast. We then had a coffee. I made the bed, did the ironing and vacuumed upstairs. We left home at 9 am to go to the V W garage for our M O T. We were booked in for 10 o’clock and last year it took us 17 minutes to get there but we have so many road closures in our area that we thought it might take a bit longer! Well we were right, we finally arrived at 9.50. We walked into the City and bought a few bits and pieces before H’s eye test at 11am. I had bought my tv magazine on the way there and I had time to read the whole thing and do the 2 crosswords. By the time he was done it was lunch time so we went to Giraffe 🦒 and had a nice meal. We both had slow cooked ribs, skin on chips and coleslaw with a glass of wine. After that we had a wander round Chapelfield Mall then back to the car. We walked 3.9 miles. On the way home we went to the chicken farm for eggs. As soon as we came in we had a nice cup of tea. At dinner time we were both feeling full so we just had a banana. H was told he has cataracts coming on both eyes, but they won’t need anything done for years. Tomorrow I have to work 😫. My sister in law just rang to say Philip is not very well and the Doctor is going to the home tomorrow to examine him. She will be there to hear what he has to say because Phil can’t remember.

Monday.

We both got up at 6.40.and had our breakfast. H had toast and I had porridge. We had a coffee, I hung out the washing and H cleaned the car. I made the bed and we put our cycle gear on to go for a bike ride. We wanted a bulb for a fog light on our car. It was freezing cold and there was ice on the puddles. However I was as warm as toast. We cycled to Halfords along the cycle track which was in much better condition than I expected. We did 12.1 miles which was enough for us to get our exercise. As soon as we got back H put the bulb in and it works. We had a quick shower,a pot noodle and a coffee and went to the nursing home to visit Phil. He was still in bed when we arrived and had been sick. But he got up because he wanted to go to the ‘music afternoon ‘ He went to the toilet and fell over and we had to get help to pick him up. He said he was ok so we put him in his wheelchair and took him to the day room. We enjoyed the music and a cup of tea. When it was over we left.
For dinner tonight we had baked beans on toast with 2 eggs on top.

Sunday.

We both got up at 7 and while I was putting on a load of washing H made a pot of tea. We had our breakfast and then a coffee. We sat about for a bit playing scrabble on our phones. I hung out the washing and got ready to turbo while I was listening to the Archers omnibus. I did over 21 miles but the best bit was my first hour when I did 20.1 miles in 59 minutes,! I have only ever done over twenty  miles an hour once before but now I am 79 years old I didn’t think I could ever do it again. This week I have done 101 miles. When I finished I had a shower and we had a pint of shandy with a cheese sandwich and a mince pie for lunch. I watched a film in the afternoon while H had a turbo. He only did 15 miles but his average was 25 M P H !!!! For dinner we had turkey drumsticks ( our Christmas turkey) with potatoes, sprouts, carrots and leeks and gravy. we had a glass of wine and a cup of tea and now I am watching dancing on ice.

Saturday

I got up 6.15 and had my breakfast. As soon as I was done we got ready and went shopping. I had another cheap week! When we got home H made us a coffee then went up for a bike ride. I put all the shopping away, emptied the dishwasher and put everything away then I finished taking the tree down, put it away and other Christmas decorations. After H had finished he had a shower and we went out to buy a bulb got our outside light and collect my prescription from the chemist. As soon as we arrived back home we had cheese and biscuits with a coffee and after half an hour, to let it settle I changed and rode on the turbo. I did 19.8 miles in one hour. Hopefully I will manage to do 20 miles in the hour soon. I had a bath and washed my hair then we had a G and T. We watched a ‘ Marple ‘ and I cooked dinner, we had sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggs and garlic bread.It was nice.

Friday.

I had an awful headache when I left off work yesterday and still had it when I woke up this morning after a rough night. I seem to get one every time I work now so I am beginning to think I might have to give up. My boss has already paid my for the next 2 weeks so I will have to do them and I will see how I am. I had toast for breakfast and then a coffee. I just sat about most of the morning but at 11am we got ready to go to the garage to have a tyre fitted on the car. We went straight to the nursing home from there to visit Philip. We can’t see much change in him, I know he’s not going to get any better but he doesn’t seem any worse thank goodness. We stayed till they took him to the day room to play bingo then we left him, we will go again on Monday. I had a bath when I got home and when I came down H had poured the wine. For dinner we had cod in breadcrumbs, potato wedges and mushy peas.
This afternoon between my bath and dinner I took down the Christmas 🎄 tree. I will do the rest of the decorations tomorrow.

Back to work

I got up at 5.30,put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I packed cheese and cucumber sandwiches with some cherry tomatoes and a bottle of water. I made the bed, dressed, sorted my bag and went to work. I had to pick a sack of sprouts first then I joined Andyfor the rest of the day. We did 7 dozen bunches of carrots, 4 bunches of purple ones and 6 kilos of loose purple ones. Next we trimmed 10 boxes of leeksand went down to wash and pack it all. After lunch we went back and got 4 boxes of parsnips, 4 boxes of loose carrots, 3 more boxes of leeks, 4 celeriac and a  of turnips. We washed them all and by the time they were  were packed it was my home time. When I left off I had a dreadful headache ( still have it ) and I just can’t shift it. I had a cup of tea when I came home and a bath then I cooked dinner. We had steak pie, leeks, Carrots potatoes and gravy. I don’t have to go again till Wednesday.

Wednesday. .

H was up first todayand by the time I went downstairs he had made the tea and sliced the bread off for my toast. We had our breakfast and then a cup of coffee. After a while H went up to ride on the turbo trainer. He did a ride that went up the outside of a volcano 🌋.  He rode for an hour and did 17.1 miles. Then I went up and did the same ride while while he was cleaning the car. In the hour I did 18.3 miles.!!! H says he will do it again tomorrow, but faster. Luckily I have to go to work. I don’t want to do that course again it was too hard. We each had a shower and then a pat’e sandwich and a coffe. This afternoon we played scrabble on our phones and for dinner we had the rest of yesterday’s cottage pie. It will be a bit of a blow for me going to work tomorrow, it’s so long since I have been.

Tuesday.

We both got up together at6.35, I put on a load of washing, made a pot of tea and we had our breakfast. H put on a loaf of bread and we had a coffee. After that I did a bit of hand washing, the jumper I knitted for H hadn’t been washed before so I thought I would be gentle with it. When it was done I changed into cycle gear to ride on the turbo again. I did 21.5 miles. I had just started when my boss rang to say instead of working tomorrow, because the weather is going to be bad I could go Thursday instead. When I had finished H had a ride and went almost 3 miles further in the same time as my ride. We had a shower and then a bacon butty before going out in the car. First we  went to a tyre place and got them to check our car tyres and from there w e. Went to visit Philip at the nursing home. They were having a musical afternoon. We had a cottage pie for dinner, I cooked the mince,onion carrots and peas before we went out and finished it when we got home again. Anyway it was nice, we had it wth cabbage and gravy. Tomorrow I will have to turbo again now I am not working.

New Year’s Day.

I got up at 6.45 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and when H bot up we had our breakfast. I hung out the washing and we had a coffee. At 9.30 I put my cycle shorts on and went into yeh pain cave to have a bit of a ride. I rode 20 miles so that’s a nice start to the new year. We then had our lunch ( bacon butties) and then I had a bath ang got ready to go to visit our daughter and family and stay to dinner. It was a job getting there because all the roads were flooded. First we went a mile down the road and found a flood with a car stranded in the middle so we turned round and tried the next road only to find barriers up and a flood signso we had to turn round once again. Third time lucky,and it’s a good job it was because we were running out of options. Anyway as soon as we arrived we had a drink and played cards till it was time for dinner which was delicious, a full roast ( pork) stuffing, batter puds, sprouts carrots,cauliflower cheese, roast parsnip and potatoes, mashed potato, pigs in blankets and gravy. We were all full so we then had a game of scrabble before dessert. We had another game of scrabble and when it was over we left. We were home around ten so we watched a bit of tele and H went to bed. As there is nothing much on tv I will probably do the same.