Monday 30 April 2018

Last day of April. 🌧🌧🌧

I got up at 6,put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea. We had our breakfast and sat and read till our son got up around 10. He and I played a game of crib, I won, he won the day before, we were going to have a decider but we all got ready and went to Holt for lunch. We went to Byfords and it was nice, I had a crab salad and you get a whole crab, H had a pizza and says it’s the best one he has ever had and our son had a steak salad, they had coffee and I had freshly squeezed orange juice. We went from there to Sheringham Park for a walk in the rain. We walked almost 3 miles. When we got home I made a pot of tea and a salad for son before he left to go back home ready got work tomorrow. My boss rang to say it’s too wet to plant tomorrow so I don’t have to go till Wednesday.

Sunday 29 April 2018

Surprise party 🎈 ,

Yesterday was my dear husbands eightieth birthday and our 3 children arranged a surprise birthday party πŸŽ‰ for him. In the morning the 2 eldest came round with their spouses, all bearing gifts 🎁, our youngest was already here, staying for the weekend. H was pleased to see them all and happy with all his presents. The grand children either sent theirs or made excuses for not coming and said they would bring them tomorrow. Later in the day we told H that we ( no 2 son and I ) were taking him out to dinner as it was his birthday. We all got ready to go and H came out with his car keys but son said he was driving so H could have a birthday drink. We piled into the camper van and off we went. I was a bit worried he would notice the others cars on the car park but no. We went into the pub/ restaurant and son said our name and that we had a table booked. We each ordered a drink πŸ₯ƒ and they said our table was upstairs,at the bottom of the stairs I told H to go first and up we went. H says the first 2 people he saw were our eldest granddaughter and her fiancΓ©e his first thought was, well fancy that, Christie being here too!! Then he saw the 2 giant balloons, an 8 and a zero and another with 80 on and the penny dropped. There was 12 of us altogether and it was a truly wonderful evening, the food was delicious (The Fox Hevingham) the company delightful and we all had a truly amazing evening. Our daughter organised the cake which was enormous and the best cake I have ever tasted. Chocolate with chocolate dipped strawberries on top, soooooo yummy πŸ˜‹ . I wish I knew how to add photographs to my blog because I have some really nice ones of last evening and our lovely family and some great ones of H with his balloons. My husband is not one for being in the limelight so I was very impressed by how well he reacted to it all, specially when all the restaurants lights dimmed and the waitresses walked in singing ‘happy birthday ‘ with the cake, candles πŸŽ‚ blazing.
It was a joint effort by all 3 children, our daughter in law sorting the venue, no1 son sorting menus, son in law struggling through the City with the cake, with Daugter walking behind with giant balloons 🎈 and no 2 son getting us there, plus all 3 and grandchildren paying for it. We are both so lucky and and so proud to be blessed with such a wonderful children

Friday 27 April 2018

Friday.

I got up at 6.10, put on a load of washing, made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. I had buttered toast this morning because we were going shopping. We went to Asda calling at no1 sons on the way with his birthday card and present. After Asda we went to M&S for a few things. When we got home we unpacked and put everything away and had a coffee and a cream bun. My washing was finished but I couldn’t hang it out because it was raining. H went up to turbo and I vacuumed upstairs. Next I made some choc chip and seed flapjack. When it was done I vacuumed downstairs and then I made some raisin and pistachio flapjack. We had another coffee and I dusted upstairs. For lunch we had a corned beef sandwich and a bunch of grapes. I dusted upstairs and made a chicken stew for dinner. Our no 2 son came home in time for dinner, we had pineapple for pudding. I had a bath and at 7 watched Emmerdale. Tomorrow H will be 80 !!!!

Thursday 26 April 2018

Thursday.

I got up at 6.30, put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea. When H got up we had our breakfast, I had eggs and he had toast as usual. We had a coffee then I cleaned my teeth, made the bed and dressed so I could hang out the washing. When that was done I put my cycle shorts on and went up to turbo. It’s H’s Spanish lesson day and I was going to turbo when he left but I decided to do an hour before he he told and while he was out I was able to sweep and wash the kitchen and toilet floors without him jamming all over them while they were wet. So I did 20 miles in exactly 1 hour but I had to work really hard to do it. I had a shower when I was done and put my normal clothes back on. After the floors were finished I went outside and cut all the dead wood off my climbing roses. Next I brought the bins round ready to go out in the morning and dug all the dandelions out of the back lawn. When H got home we had a coffee and a  slice of cheese on toast with grapes for pudding.  This afternoon we watched a cycle race Croatia, had a bath and watched tipping point. For dinner tonight we are going to have chicken and pasts in a white wine sauce. Our Daughter just rang, she went swimming in the week so she has begun her exercise and will soon be back to full fitness and I won’t be able to keep up with her

Wednesday 25 April 2018

Wednesday work.

I got up at 5.30 put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea. I had eggs for breakfast and packed 2 cream crackers and a banana with my bottle of water for my coffee break. I dressed,hung out the washing, made the bed and went to work. I had to trim leeks till Andy came for me to pull up carrots with him. It was 9.30 when he arrived and I had trimmed 6 boxes of leeks. We pulled up 4 boxes of carrots and had our coffee break. We then washed the leeks and carrots and I went straight off to pick 95 bunches of radishes. When those were done I packed the carrots and just had time to prick out one tray of celeriac. When I got home I got H and myself a cheese sandwich with radishes and H made a pot of tea. My washing all got dry on the line and I went out to do a bit of gardening but I hadn’t been out there long when we had a thunder storm so I came in and finished my book. I had a bath and then for dinner we had chicken pie, new potatoes carrots and cauliflower.

Tuesday 24 April 2018

Tuesday.

I got up at 5.15 and just sat and read till I heard H moving about upstairs, then I made a pot of tea and we had our breakfast. I did a load of washing and made a loaf of bread. We had a coffee and I hung out the washing. I read another chapter of my book and then got on with some housework while H went up to turbo. When he finished we had a coffee and an egg sandwich for lunch. I was about to get ready to have a ride in the pain cave when it began to rain so I got my washing in and it was dry. I popped my cycle shorts on and rode while I listened to the Archers and the afternoon play and did 21.5 miles. When I finished I had a bath while H made a pot of tea and after tipping point I cooked dinner, purple sprouting broccoli, jacket potatoes and salmon. Our no 2 son rang last night and says he is coming home Friday for a long weekend and not going back till Monday evening. On Friday it’s our eldest sons birthday, he will be 55!!! Then on Saturday H will be 80 !!!

Monday 23 April 2018

Monday.

I got up at 5.40 and put on a load of washing,made a pot of tea and had eggs for breakfast.when the washing was done I hung it out, dressed, made the bed, packed my bag and went to work. First I had to pick 50 bunches of radishes then I went with Andy to pick 10 boxes of rhubarb. After we had an early coffee break. I had a chocolate bun and a banana. After that I had to fill 10 trays with peat and sow lettuce and herbs. There was 308 seeds in each tray and some of the seeds are not much larger than dust! After that I filled 150 pots ready to put courgette seeds in. By then it was 1 o’clock and I came home. We had a coffee and a bowl of cornflakes. I read my book this afternoon and for dinner we had lasagna with chips and peas. I have to go to work again on Wednesday.

Sunday 22 April 2018

Sunday.

 I got up at 6.40,put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I hung the washing out and we had a coffee. H went up to turbo and I got ready to go out on my bike. It was lovely to get outside to ride again. I only did 16.5 miles but it was far enough on my own, I end up getting a bit bored. As soon as I got back I set our sunbeds up and laid in the sun. H was still riding. He did a 20 mile warm up and then a 45 mile ride. When he had done I made us a coffee and we had sweet and sour rice for lunch. When the sun went in so did we. I got the washing in, nice and dry again. We put the bikes away and soon after it rained. We had a cup of tea with a bun and a few grapes. I had a bath and washed my hair then I cooked dinner. We had pork with new potatoes, cauliflower and carrots. Tomorrow I have to go to work!! I haven’t been on a Monday for ages.

Saturday 21 April 2018

Saturday.

I got up at 6, made a pot of tea and had eggs for my breakfast. We had a coffee and I did a bit of clearing up. H got our bikes out of the garage and at 9 we got ready to go to the track and meet our daughter and son in law and go for a ride to Reepham station where we had a drink and cakes. The men left us after around 5 miles so they could ride an extra loop and go faster. We had a lovely ride and catching up on all the news I have been missing while they were in Florida on holiday. When we left the station we all rode back together. It was a bit dull weather wise when we started out but the sun came out before we were home again. We had a cheese sandwich for lunch with a coffee. This afternoon we sat in the garden with a glass of wine and for dinner tonight we had a a chicken and bacon pasta bake. We had rhubarb crumble with cream for pud with rhubarb I picked from the garden this afternoon

Friday 20 April 2018

Friday.

I got up just after 6, put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. As soon as I was done I dressed etc and went to Asda. I called at our sons on the way with a letter that came to us by mistake. When I got home we unpacked and put everything away. I hung out the washing while H made us a coffee to go with our jam and cream donuts. I sat and read my tv magazine and as soon as I had done I put my shorts on and sat in the sun with H who was already out there. We had another coffee and for lunch we had pasta. In the afternoon I tried to lie on my front so I could get the backs of my legs the  same colour as the fronts. I couldn’t do it for long it’s too uncomfortable and boring. At 2.20 I gave up and came in for a bike ride. I wasn’t going to ride today but H has put me a different bike on the turbo and he wanted me to try it out. I only rode 11.7 miles, it was too hot. I had a bath and watched tipping point with a glass of wine.when it was over I made a pot of tea and cooked dinner. We had smoked cod, mushy peas and garlic flat breads.

Thursday 19 April 2018

Work day.

I got up at 5.50, put on a load of washing and a loaf of bread. I had eggs for breakfast then I made the bed, packed a choc bun, banana and a bottle of water, dressed etc and went to work. First I picked 60 bunches of radishes and then walked up the field to trim leeks. At 11.50 Andrew and I went down to the back of the greenhouse where we planted the first of the lettuce in the field. We pricked out 8 rows of mixed lettuce, flat lettuce, cos, lolorosa and oak leaf. When we had finish I had to pick 10 more bunches of radishes and spend the rest of my time weeding trays of leeks. When I got home H was sunning himself in the garden. I had a bowl of corn flakes for my lunch and then I joined H in the garden on my sunbed. When I came in I had a bath, made a pot of tea and for dinner tonight we had Cornish pasties with new potatoes and purple sprouting broccoli. H is expecting a parcel tomorrow so he doesn’t want to go shopping in case he misses the postman. So I will be going on my own.😊.

Wednesday 18 April 2018

Wednesday.

I got up just before 6 and put on a load of washing. I had eggs for breakfast with a cup of tea. I hung out the washing and when I came in H made me a coffee. I dusted all of downstairs and I think the dust is finally getting less. At 10.30 I put my shorts on, got our sun loungers out of the garage. H made me another coffee and he went up to turbo while I lay in the sun. When he had finished I got us each a cheese sandwich and we both sat out till 2. H went in then but I stayed and pulled weeds out of the lawn till 2.40 and I went in also. I was going to have a shower but H had run me a bath so I used that instead. I made a spaghetti bolognese for dinner and it was lovely. It had onions, mushrooms, carrot, cauliflower, peas, tomato and sweet corn and of course minced beef. Tomorrow I have to work so I won’t be able to sunbathe. I was told I will be working in the glasshouse which is typical.

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Tuesday.

I got up at 5.50 and put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea. I had eggs for breakfast and then I hung out the washing. When I came in we had a coffee and I vacuumed and dusted. I swept the kitchen floor and then I got ready to go out on my bike. I only did 11and a bit miles because I had my Aunts funeral to go to in the afternoon but I wanted enough exercise to close all 3 rings on my Apple Watch. When I came back home I had a shower and then a bacon sandwich πŸ₯ͺ and a cup of coffee. H and I went to the funeral but he didn’t want to go to the wake so we came straight back home. There was well over 100 people there and I hardly knew any of them so I didn’t mind. I got all my washing dry,3 days in a row. For dinner tonight we had quiche, grilled tomatoes and mushrooms with a mug of tea. My daughter, son in law and youngest granddaughter are all home from their holiday safe and sound.

Monday 16 April 2018

Monday.

I got up at 6.25 and made a pot of tea. I had eggs for breakfast and when H got up we emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. We had a coffee and then we loaded up our car with all the spare old carpet, underlay, 3 duvets and 2 old pillows. I spent an hour in the garden pruning. At 10 am we went, first to the dump and then to Aldiss for a coffee. When we got home we had a toasted hot cross bun and a coffee and I got ready to go out on my bike. I had a nice ride and when I got home I had a shower and sorted dinner. We had cottage pie with swede, carrots and cabbage. The next thing we have to dump will be a load of old timber. Our daughter, son in law and youngest granddaughter have begun their long journey home. Our Son got home from Greece in the early hours of Sunday morning and fang last night. He had a great holiday.

Sunday 15 April 2018

Sunday.

I got up at 6.30, put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea. We had our breakfast ( toast) . I hung the washing out as soon as the fog had lifted and we had a coffee. H got on with his woodwork, he is making new shelves for the wardrobe. We had another coffee and then got ready to go to H’s sisters  surprise 75 th birthday tea. Well she was very surprised! I don’t think she got over her shock for ages. It was very nice, I have never been to a tea party before and I enjoyed it. I loved the little sandwiches and cheese straws. It was all done by her 3 daughters. When we got home I got my washing in and it was all nice and dry again. We had a coffee and watched a cycle race. After that I washed my hair and had a shower before cooking dinner. We had chicken with mashed potato, cauliflower and carrots with gravy. We then sat and laughed at some old bits of Benny Hill on utube. We had a cup of tea and now I have come upstairs to watch the Durrells because H doesn’t like it.

Saturday 14 April 2018

Saturday

I got up at 7.20 after a good nights sleep. I put on a load of washing and had my breakfast ( 2 Banty eggs and a mug of tea.) we had a coffee and when the washing was done I hung it out. I thought there wasn’t much dry out ,there wasn’t a breath of wind but at least the fog had gone. I was amazed when I got it in at 3 and it was all dry, even a blanket I washed yesterday. At 10 H rode on the turbo while I made a loaf of bread and some choc chip buns. After that I spent an hour in the garden till H finished,then I got lunch. We had bacon butties a bun and a coffee. I was supposed to turbo this afternoon but I didn’t feel like it. I did some more clearing up and then cooked dinner. We a steak and Guinness pie with mashed potato, peas, sweet corn and gravy. We also had a cup of tea and a glass of wine. I am not sure I will be able to have a ride tomorrow because we are going out. I played a game of scrabble with my husband and I lost then I played it with my daughter and I lost again!!

Friday 13 April 2018

Friday.

H woke me up at 6.10, I put on a load of washing, yesterday’s washing into the tumble dryer and we had our breakfast, toast and tea. As soon as we had done we got ready and went to Asda. When we left there we went to Hevingham to our butchers to stock up with meat. We unpacked when we got home and while I was putting it all away H made us a coffee. After that we had to saw the bottom off the bedroom door that had the carpet fitted yesterday so it would close. We had one of our butchers sausage rolls each for lunch with another coffee, I did a load more clearing up and spent 10 minutes in the garden weeding the gaps in the path. At 2 o’clock I poured the wine, it was to celebrate all the carpets being finished. (Any excuse) after that I had a shower and we watched tv till it was time for me to cook dinner. We had lasagna and chips.  I didn’t ride my bike today so I am going to the turbo trainer tomorrow for a ride.

Thursday 12 April 2018

Thursday.

I got up at6.25 and put on a load of washing. When H got up we had our breakfast. I put on a second load of washing and we had a coffee. Next we dismantled the bed and took everything out of the bedroom ready for the carpet men again. They said they were coming after lunch. H got the bike ready for me to ride upstairs and went off to his Spanish lesson. I got my cycle gear on and the phone rang, it was the carpet men. There was a change of plan and they were coming now!!! I dragged all my bike stuff off and just managed to get some proper clothes on before they arrived. Yet again they did an amazing job and then left before H returned. By the time he got back I had cleaned up all the loose bits etc. He was amazed to find it all finished. I thought I would still have a ride but as it was getting late I just rode 15.5 miles. We had cheese on toast for lunch with a coffee and then we put the bedroom back together, the mirror wardrobe doors were a struggle, they are floor to ceiling and very heavy. Anyway at last it’s all done and tomorrow I will begin to get every where straight finally. The dust must get less in the end. For dinner we had burgers,chips, eggs , baked beans and bread and butter.

Wednesday 11 April 2018

Back to work.

I got up at 5.50, put my wet washing into the tumble dryer and had my breakfast.  I packed a banana and a hot cross bun, a bottle of water and got  dressed. At 7.30 I drove to work. I had to trim leeks first, I had done 2 boxes when the men joined me and we had to have 10 boxes. When they were done we all went down to the yard to wash and pack them. We had a coffee break and then we all went back up the field on the tractor and trailer. The men dropped me off at the bed of carrots πŸ₯• while they went to pick rhubarb. I had picked 2 boxes before they joined me and we did another 3 boxes. We all went back to the yard to wash and bag them up but when we got there the boss was waiting for me. He said the men could manage them and he wanted me to fill pots and prick out tomato plants. It was 10 to 12. I filled 160 pots and pricked out 160 tomatoes and it was 12.59, perfect . I just tidied up and came home. I had a lovely day, I really enjoyed being back at work and I haven’t got a back or headache which was what I was worried about, even my sore knee was  fine. We had a cup of tea and watched a cycle race, I had a bath and cooked dinner, we had cod, new potatoes, cauliflower and carrots.        I forgot to say that I came home with a cauliflower, a leek, 12 bantem eggs and 6 wage packets.!!!! Our no2 son rang from Greece, he is still having a great time, it’s a rest day tomorrow and then he has a couple more days climbing before he comes home.

Tuesday 10 April 2018

Tuesday.

I got up at 6.15 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and had eggs and tomatoes for breakfast. I did a bit of dusting and clearing up and then we went to B&Q for some things that H wanted. I bought some food for my roses. When we got back we had a coffee and a toasted hot cross bun. I changed into my padded shorts and rode in the pain cave for and hour and a bit. I only averaged 18 miles an hour because I have a bit of a sore knee and I didn’t want to strain it. We had cheese and biscuits for lunch with pickles and a coffee and after I had showered I sorted my indoor plants and repotted some. For dinner we had Scottish salmon with jacket potato and mushy peas. Tomorrow I have to go to work, it’s the first time since 21st February. I think I will find it a struggle.

Monday 9 April 2018

Monday.

Wet again!!! I put on a load of washing and yesterday’s into the tumble dryer. I made a pot of tea and had eggs for breakfast. We had a coffee and then we began to clear out the other bedroom ready for the final carpet, the fitters are coming Friday. I am fed up with moving furniture about. It was funny today though, we were lugging this huge box thing across the landing into the pain cave and H said to me ‘when I we get it through the door close it, I shut the door as I was told but he was inside and I was outside!! It was so funny but I guess you had to be there.😁H then persuaded me to do another woman’s race on the turbo. It was an hours ride. I don’t know why I bothered, I do more miles in an hour when I ride on my own. I had to keep waiting for the others because we were supposed to stay together. I didn’t burn half as many calories as I normally do either. He rode next and I made salmon sandwiches for lunch and did the ironing. This afternoon I read my book ,had a bath and cooked dinner. We had a fish pie with cauliflower and broccoli.

Sunday 8 April 2018

Sunday.

I got up at 6.15, put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea. When H got up we had our breakfast (toast and marmite). We had a coffee and I put my bike back in the garage because it was pouring with rain. I was disappointed because I was looking forward to going out on it again today. I will have to tumble my washing in the morning. I swept and washed the kitchen and toilet floors and cleared a space in our sons bedroom so we can put all the furniture out of the other bedroom in there and then the men will come back and fit the last carpet and finally we will be able to get the house back to how it should be. We had a fried egg sandwich and a coffee for lunch and sat down to watch Paris Rubex cycle race. Then H noticed there was a ride on Zwift called the ladies recovery ride and said I should do it, it was only for an hour so I said I would. It was quite easy and we all did 20.2 miles in the hour. I had a bath and washed my hair then I watched the last 61 k of the men’s cycle race which was good. I cooked chicken and pasta for dinner and made a pot of tea. Our eldest granddaughter ran her first 10 k run today and managed it well. So well done her. Our eldest son rang for a chat which was nice.

Saturday 7 April 2018

Saturday 7th.

I got up at 6.30 put on a load of washing and had porridge for my breakfast. We had a coffee and when the washing was done I hung it out. I got my bike out of the garage and H put my seat back on it for me and pumped it up. I made a loaf of bread, made the bed put my cycle gear on and got ready to go out on my bike. I rode both on and off road and had a lovely ride. First I went to Aylsham and my boss had a stall on the Saturday market, so I went to see him and he said he wants me to work on Wednesday!! I haven’t been since 21st February. I imagine I will find it hard going. When I got home  I had done just over 30 miles. It was nice to ride outside for a change, I won 3 awards on my ride a personal best a cup for 3rd place (fastest women) and a Queen of the mountain for fastest woman overall on a certain segment of the ride. I didn’t ever imagine I would be able to do that again at my age and I was all on my own! When I went indoors H had done 63 miles upstairs. I got us a cheese and pickle sandwich and a hot cross bun for lunch with a coffee. I had a shower and got my washing in all nice and dry. For dinner we had steak, chips and fried onions. If the weather is ok tomorrow I might go out for another ride. I have done 101 miles this week so if I do go it won’t be far. I saw baby rabbits, a kestrel, loads of primroses, white violets, squirrels, swans, geese and ducks. I heard a woodpecker, great tits and chiff chaffs.

Friday 6 April 2018

Frantic Friday!!

We got up at 6.15 and both had toast for breakfast. I dressed etc and we went to Asda for our weekly shop. When we got home we put all the shopping away and had a coffee and a cream bun. Next we took the roll of lounge carpet out of the garage and took it upstairs. Well I wish there had been someone there filming it ! We could have won £250 on ‘youve been framed ‘. It was such a struggle we managed to push it into the spare bedroom and we were so shattered we had to have a sit down and another cup of coffee. I said to H that I thought he should contact the carpet fitters to arrange for them to come and fit it. (Thinking it might be a couple of weeks) when he got off the phone he said they will be here around 12.30!!! Well it was then 9.50. We rushed upstairs and had to take everything out of the bedroom. Bed, headboard, chair, 2 tables I am storing for my daughter, then the carpet had to be pulled up, cut into strips and taken out. As soon as that was done I vacuumed the floorboards and washed the skirting boards. I had literally just finished when the doorbell rang and they were here. It was 11.15 they said they managed to get their other job finished faster than they thought they would and they were only working round the corner. They have done a fantastic job. Of course as soon as they left we had to put everything back! I think we are getting too old for all this! We had a quick lunch, corned beef sandwich and a cup of tea. It’s all taken most of the day, we had to saw the bottom off the door because the carpet is so thick. I relaxed in a nice hot bath and for dinner we had paella and patatas bravas. My cousin rang me this evening to tell me it’s our aunts funeral on the 17 of this month. She was 98 and would have been 99 in June. It’s a sad day because she is the last of my family of that generation, she was my Dad’s youngest sister.

Thursday 5 April 2018

Thursday.

I got up at 7 and when I went downstairs H had made a pot of tea, had his breakfast, emptied the dishwasher and put everything away and was sitting in the lounge watching Utube ! I had a slice of toast because he had cut me a slice of bread off ready. I did a load of washing and hung it out and we had a coffee. I made the bed , cleaned my teeth, dressed and at 10 H dropped me off at a bus stop on the Dereham road on his way to his Spanish lesson. The bus dropped me off right outside M & S. I went to the bank and then bought 2 crabs  πŸ¦€ from a stall on the market. Next I went to the best jewellers in the City to look at diamond rings. All my life I have wanted a 1 carat diamond ring set in yellow gold to match my wedding ring. I tried 2 on, one was sixteen and a half thousand pounds and the other was nine and a half thousand pounds ( I preferred the cheaper one). I have been saving up for years but I don’t think I will ever have one but at least I have had one on my finger and H might win the lottery one day!!!i bought an M &S meal deal and caught a bus home, I arrived 4 minutes before H. We had crab sandwiches for lunch with a glass of wine and watched a cycle race. I had a bath and cooked dinner. Today is no 2 sons birthday, he is 41. He rang this afternoon from Greece so we could talk to him on his birthday 😊.

Wednesday 4 April 2018

Wednesday.

I got up at 6 and watched Safari till H got up then we had breakfast. We had a coffee and then I dressed and and messed about in the garden for a bit because it was dry for once. H got the lawnmower out of the garage and cut the back lawn, it’s the first time this year. At 10 we had a coffee and a toasted hot cross bun. I dusted downstairs and did a bit of clearing up and for lunch we finished my chocolate cake and had a cup a soup. After that I but my cycle gear on and had a turbo ride. 26 miles, but I found it hard work today ,I have a sore knee and I think I might be 1 degree under because I really struggled. When I was done I had a bath and put my P Js on. For dinner we had quiche with potato wedges and grilled tomatoes topped with cheese. Tomorrow H has a Spanish lesson, his first for a couple of weeks.

Tuesday 3 April 2018

Tuesday.

I got up at 6.15, put on a load of washing and had my breakfast, (a banana and a hot cross bun.) I hung the washing out when it was done and we had a coffee. H went up for a ride and I swept the kitchen and toilet floors, wiped the worktops and the cupboard doors and cleaned out the fridge. Next I did all the ironing up to date and dusted. We had poached egg on toast for lunch with a coffee and then I went outside to do a bit of gardening. I stayed out all afternoon and when I came in I brought the washing in with me, dry. I had a bath, made a pot of tea and cooked dinner. We had cod. Jacket potatoes and baked beans.    I’ve had some lovely photos from America, white sands blue sea and wonderful sunshine. It’s been a nice change for me to get outside,it’s been ages since we had a dry day.

Monday 2 April 2018

Yet another wet day.

I got up at 6 after a good nights sleep and had a fry up for breakfast. I tumbled dried yesterday’s washing and we had a coffee. H washed up the big things and I did some clearing up. We had a coffee and I did a turbo session (26.3 miles) , as soon as I finished H changed over my seat and pedals for his and also had a ride. We had a chicken and stuffing sandwich for lunch and a hot cross bun. We watched a cycle race ( tour of the Basque Country, Spain) and then Oliver. I had a bath and got dinner, chicken with broccoli, carrots, peas, stuffing and gravy. My boss rang, he doesn’t want me this week but hopes he will need me the following week. I told him that if I am going back I would like to just do from 8 till 1 on the days he wants me and he was happy with that. Hopefully it will stop my headaches if I don’t work as long. Our son rang from Greece, his weather has improved so he is having a great time. Our daughter should be in America by now, I hope her weather is good.

Sunday 1 April 2018

Easter Sunday,

I got up at 6.30 and put on a load of washing, I had my breakfast and then we had a coffee. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away, vacuumed, dusted and then I got ready for a ride in the pain cave. I did 25.9 miles which is a nice start to April. When I had finished I had a shower then we had a coffee and a hot cross bun. Later, for lunch we had a cheese sandwich with celery. This afternoon we watched a cycle race and for dinner we had a proper Sunday roast, chicken, roast and mashed potatoes, carrots and cauliflower, sage and onion stuffing and gravy. Our daughter, son in law and youngest granddaughter are at an Hotel at the airport because they have an early flight in the morning to America where they will be for 2 weeks. I think the temperature will be a bit of a shock when they arrive after what we have been having.