Wednesday work

I got up at 5.42 and had my breakfast. I put on a load of washing, and yesterdays into the tumble drier. I packed my lunch, dressed and then sat and read a bit of my book before going to work. First I had to pick 80 bunches of beetroot, it took right up to 10 oclock because I had to pull several leaves off each beet. We had our break and afterwards I picked 12 punnets of tomatoes and then 120 bunches of carrots. When I left off I drove to our daughters to pick up our groceries. It was in our granddaughters boot because she was doing the driving in her car. On my route home I saw some huge trees that had come down in last Fridays storm and now it sounds as if there will be another one this Friday. I have to work again tomorrow, its ages since I did 4 days in a row. We watched tipping point, I had a bath and cooked dinner. We had steak with chips, fried onions and peas.

Wet Tuesday.

I got up at 5.45, made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. I packed a bottle of water and a beetroot sandwich, did a load of washing, made the bed, dressed and read my book till it was time to go to work. It was raining when I laft home and raining when I came home again. It also rained the 5 hours in between. Its a right muddy mess in the field and its beginning to get hard to walk without getting stuck. I had to pick 123 bunches of carrots which took till 9.30. Andy was harvesting broccoli then came to pick me and my cattots up and we went to the yard. We put all his boxes of broccoli in the cold store and my carrots we stacked on a barrow to wash later. we had our break and then I had to walk back up the field and trim leeks. I had to have 10 boxes full. Andy joined me when he had cut cauliflowers. We had the leeks by 12.20 so went back to the yard, packed the cauliflowers into the cold store for delivery tomorrow and I laid out the carrots ready for washing with the pressure washer. We got half way through and the pressure washer broke. It was 12.45 but the boss said I could go home because by the time he has got the new hose on it it would be time for me to go home anyway. When I got home I made us a coffee and we had a pot noodle. H has managed to book us a flu jab its in October. I read a bit more of my book and sent our daughter my shopping list. But because the last person I sent a text to was our eldest son, I sent him my shopping list.! It had taken me ages to write it out too. I watched tipping point, had a bath and cooked dinner. We had cod in bread crumbs, jacket potatoes and baked beans.

Monday

I got up at 5.50 and made a pot of tea. I had eggs and courgette for breakfast and packed my snack for work. It was cheese and tomatoes with a bottle of water and a banana. ( I forgot to eat my banana so had it when I got home ). I sat and watched tv till it was time for me to dress and get ready to go to work. My boss said he had three and a half inches of rain since I was last there on Thursday! He gave me my list which said 10 bunches of beetroot, 72 bunches of carrots , then leeks till Andy came for me. I had a box and a half when he came. We had to go to turnips, trim a box and take everything down to be washed. When that was done we had our break and then went back up the field for 5 boxes of kale,4 boxes of turnips, 5 boxes of leeks and 22 bunches of spring onions. We went back to the yard and washed the turnips and it was time for me to go home. When I arrived H made me a coffee which I had with a scone and my banana. I hung out yesterdays washing and made a pot of tea. I got the washing in after tipping point and before I had my bath and it was dry. For dinner we had quiche with cauliflower and mushrooms roasted in the oven. I have to go to work again tomorrow, with Andrew on holiday we struggle to cope with all the orders so I am having to do extra hours. I may even have to do a 5 day week.

Sunday

I got up just before 6 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. The minuite the washing was done I hung it out to see if I could get it dry before the rain started again. It was out for just over an hour and it began to drizzle so I got it in again. It had had a good blow and smells lovely of fresh air but its not dry. We had a coffee and at 9.40 I got ready to have a ride on zwift. I just rode while the Archers omnibus was on. I felt better than I did yesterday but I still found it hard work. I think I might have a cold coming because I have a bit of a sore throat and I have been sneezing. when I finished we had soup for lunch and a scone with jam and cream. Later we had a small glass of red wine. We watched cycling and when it was over I had a shower and cooked dinner. We had duck with roast onions, garlic and mushrooms. And also potatoes, carrots and cauliflower. Tomorrow I have to go to work.

Saturday.

I got up at 6.14 and H was up, had made the tea and finished his breakfast. I had a cup of tea and as soon as it was drunk H made me a coffee. He was riding on Zwift this morning so I waited till he went up and then I put yesterdays washing into the tumble drier. (its raining again) I cooked my egg and courgette breakfast and when I had done I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. I made the bed, cleaned my teeth and dressed. When the washing was dry I folded it all and put that away as well. I sat and read my book till H finished his ride and i heard him running the shower then I made us a coffee and a cheese and ham roll for lunch. I decided I had better have a ride upstairs because I dont think the weather is going to be nice enough to ride out tomorrow. I went up at around 2.30 and and rode till nearly 4. It was horrible! I found it really hard I had no energy! When I finished I ran myself a bath and had a soak. When I came down tipping point was on. When it was over I cooked dinner. We had ham, eggs and chips with sausages and a corn on the cob from work. We had stewed apple and cream for dessert.

Friday

I got up at 6 oclock after the worst nights sleep ever! I think i had about an hour. I put on a load of washing and had toast for breakfast ( because I had run out of eggs!) As soon as we had finished we got ready and went to asda for our weekly shop. Our daughter was having such a busy week we said we would do our own shop.Whhen we got home Iunpacked and put everything away while H made us a coffee. We had it with a cream do nut! I sat and read my magazine and when I had done we heard the bin men so I went out to get them in.Then the second bin men came and I got those as well, I got soaked in minuits! We had another coffee and I vacumed downstairs and got all my ironing up to date. Next I got lunch, we had a baguette filled with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo washed down with a bottle of beer. I read a chapter of my book and then I took the cleaner upstairs and cleaned up there. H took our fire apart and cleaned it all out ready for when we need to start using it again. We were pleased we put our garden furniture away yesterday, it would have taken ages to dry out after today.I made a pot of tea and we watched countdown. we had our baths and I washed my hair. When I came back down I cooked dinner. we had a yummy asda pizza with a salad. Yogurt for dessert. I hope i get to sleep tonight.

Thursday.

I got up at 5.40 and put on a load of washing. I had my breakfast, packed my lunch, dressed, made the bed and got ready to go to work. I couldnt hang the washing out before I left because it was raining. When I got to work I had to put all my wet weather gear on but it wasnt as bad as yesterday because it was cooler. I had to go with Andy and we had to pick 168 bunches of carrots, 24 golden beetroot, 24 purple carrot bunches and 20 beetroot. By the time all that was done it was 10.15 so we had our break. Next Ihad to pick 12 punnets of tomatoes, 22 bunches of spring onions and the rest of the morning was spent trimming leeks. When I got home H made me a coffee and he had hung the washing out for me. He had also stood all our deckchairs and sunbeds in the sun to dry so this afternoon I put them all away in the garage for the winter. All my washing got dry, yesterdays and todays. We had a cup of tea, watched tipping point, had a bath and cooked dinner. It was pork chops with potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and a few beans from our garden. I dont have to work tomorrow so we are going shopping because our daughter was so busy this week working etc. so we said we would get our own this week. Next Friday I have to work because Andrew is on holiday.

Wednesday.

I got up at 5 10 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. I packed my lunch and relaxed till it was time to get ready for work. I was going to hang the washing out but it began to rain. It was quite unplesant at work, wet and muddy, we had to wear all our plastic gear and it was so hot. I had to go with Andy and we trimmed 4 boxes of turnips, and then leeks till coffee break. After that I had to do 60 bunches of beetroot and finish off the bed of purple carrots. Andy came to pick me and the carrots up and when I said to him, where to next ? he said home! It was almost one oclock! I thought it was around 11.30! the morning had flown past. When I got home H made me a coffee and i had a couple of biscuits. I did a bit of gardening and pruned a huge bush. H called me in when it was time for tipping point, I made a pot of tea, We had our baths and then dinner, chicken curry. I have to work again tomorrow.

Tuesday.

I got up just after 7 am and put on a load of washing. Next Imade a pot of tea and my breakfast, egg and courgette. The first egg I took out of the fridge I dropped! I think its the first egg I have ever dropped and I cant believe how much mess it made. After breakfast I hung out the washing and H got the bikes out ready for us to go for a ride then he put on a loaf of bread. we had a small coffee and got ready to go out. It was a nice ride, we followed the signs to Postwick that is for horses, pedestrions and cyclists. From home to there and back was 30 miles.We didnt hurry because we were looking around etc. So it took us almost 3 hours. When we got home we had a milkshake and cheese and biscuits and later we had a wine. I sat in the garden in the sun for an hour to make the most of the sun because it might not be out tomorrow. we watched tipping point, had a bath and then dinner. Fish, chips, peas and grilled tomatoes. We had yogurt for pudding. Tomorrow I have to work.

Monday

I got up at 5.13 and put on a load of washing. I had my breakfast and packed my lunch. I dressed and hung out the washing. Then I sat and relaxed till it was time to go to work. I was going to pop a birthday card through our daughter in laws letter box on the way but as I turned into their road she came walking towards me, out walking her dog. when I got to work the boss had written me a list. It said 72 bunches of carrots, 4 boxes of leeks and 6 bunches of purple carrots. I trimmed 4 boxes of leeks first, then the carrots and Andy came to pick them up. The purple carrots had gone up to 18 bunches. I had to do 28 bunches of spring onions while Andy was picking sweet corn and Then we had to pick 10 boxes of curly kale and a box of black kale. we did 37 cauliflowers and 28 lettuce. we went to the yard and I packed leeks till it was my hometime. When I got home H made me a coffee, I had a bun with it and a banana and H went out back and mowed the lawn. I sat and read my book, got the washing in and made a pot of tea. we watched tipping point and i had a bath. FOR dinner we had chicken again, third time in a row. It was very tasty, fried onion and mushrooms mixed in a white cheese sauce and pasta. Work again on Wednesday.

Special Sunday

I got up at 6.35 and had my breakfast. H was going to have a turbo ride so I sat and read till he went up then I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away, we had a coffee before he went up so I began to restack the dishwasher again. I cooked some beetroot and some apples for dessert tonight. I listened to the archers and then I got ready to go out on my bike. I didnt really want to go but I hadnt done my 81 miles this week and needed 10 more miles so I went out on my own. It was amazing! I have never seen so much wildlife on one short ride. First I saw a buzzard, then 2 squirells that wouldnt get off the track and just kept running in front of me. After that I saw 3 more buzzards and a kestrel. It was a beautiful bird, its underside was a very light colour and looked golden in the sun. I cut across a field (public footpath) and saw a rabbit, we havent seen many rabbits lately. Then finally I was coming back on the track up muddy cutting hill and 5 huge deer jumped across the track one after the other right in front of me. when I got home I got H to cut the front grass and I stayed out front and did a bit of clearing up. when I came in I made a pot of tea and had a bath. Icooked dinner which was left over chicken with potatoes, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and gravy, apple and cream for pud. Work tommow.

Sunny Saturday fun.

I got up at 5.23 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. when H got up he made us a coffee and got my bike and the tandem out ready for our ride. I hung the washing out and swept and washed the kitchen and toilet floors. wiped all the worktops, cupboard doors etc etc. At 9 oclock H went to pick up our granddaughter because we were going out on our bikes. H and out youngest granddaughter on the tandem, our daughter, son in law, grandson and me. We went to Reepham station where we all had a drink of some discription and cycled back again. It was so good, the day was perfect, a bit windy but its sheltered on the track. It was the first time for the 2 on the tandem and they loved it, it all went so well and grandad only fell off once. For lunch we had another ham cheese and salad sandwich and a coffee. After lunch I sat in the garden for a while topping up my vitimin D. I put the chicken in the oven and had a shower. I started another book and we watched the bike tour, it was the time trial. For dinner we had roast chicken,roast and mashed potatoes,cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and gravy. We had stewed apple and yogurt for dessert.

Friday

I got up at 6.12 and put on a load of washing. I had my breakfast and then I dressed so we could just pop out for petrol. As we dont go anywhere apart from me going to work we havent filled the car for ages. When we came home the washing was done so I hung it out. We had a coffee and I sat and read my book for a while. We got ready to go out on our bikes but as we are going out tomorrow (H on the tandem with our youngest granddaughter) we decided not to go far. We started off on Marriotts Way and got as far as the bridge over the N D R and saw a sign for a cycle path and bridle way to Postwick. So we thought we would give it a try. It was nice, the bit we did but when we had done around 10 miles we turned round and came back because H didnt want to be too tired for tomorrow. We will do the whole thing one day next week weather permitting. We dont know how far it will be. When we got home we had a coffee and a cheese, ham and salad roll. I got the washing in, did the weeks ironing and then joined H in the garden in the sun for an hour. I picked our beans and tomatoes, washed my hairand had a shower. For dinner we had pork chops with potatoes, cabbage,and carrots. I am playing scrabble on my phone with H and he wins every game! Its so unfair! In the last game he got every s and the blanks! He also got the z x and Q most of my letters only had one point.

Thursday

I was woken up by H for the second day in a row! Thank goodness he didnt oversleep as well. I had my breakfast after I had a put on a load of washing and then I packed my lunch. I dressed, hung the washing out and went to work. My list was waiting for me on my chair.We were so busy, my list said 240 bunches of carrots, 44 purple carrots, 44 golden beetroot, 90beetroot and tomatoes with any time I had left! I nearly told the boss he was having a laugh but darent. He told me Andy would be joining me so I thought we might get it done.I did the 240 carrots and moved to the purple ones before Andy joined me. when he arrived he had another list with additions! We had to do another 24 bunches of carrots, an extra 5 bunches of purple ones, 6 more golden and another 16 bunches of purple beetroot. We got to the purple beetroot with only 40 minuits before my home time, we managed to do 65 bunches. The men would have to finish them off either when I left or tomorrow. When I got home H made me a coffee and we had a pot noodle. We watched the tour, the end of tipping point and I had a bath.For dinner we had fish cakes with with potatoes, cabbage and beans, strawberries and cream for dessert. No more work for me till Monday.

Wednesday work.

I got up at 6 oclock and put on a load of washing. I had eggs for breakfast with a mug of tea. I packed cheese and tomatoes for my break at work. When H got up he said it was raining. It wasnt anything much but I didnt hang the washing out bacause it was too dark for me to see what the weather was going to do. I dressed etc and went to work. The boss gave me a list when I got in. I had to trim leeks till Andy came to pick them up and then I had to do 36 bunches of carrots. By the time he arrived I had trimmed 8 boxes. He said we would do the carrots together because the boss was going to water some to make the digging easy for me for tomorrow when he will need lots more. We took them to the yard and had to unload everything onto the barrow and put it in the garage. We then had our break. Next I did 32 bunches of beetroot. I should have only done 30 but I had cut too much string and hadnt packed them up so didnt know when to stop! After that I had to go to the greenhouse and pick tomatoes. They are slow to pick because they are all out of mu reach and I have to keep getting on and off a box. So I have a crate with a tray of punnets on top and also a box to climb on. I have to keep moving along the rows by moving the crate getting up on my box and picking all I can reach then I get down move the crate along, pick my box up, move that and climb back up again and so it goes on. I will have to finish them off tomorrow. When I got home I quickly changed because our daughter was coming round with our groceries. When she arrived she had time for a cuppa so we got the chance to chat. When she left I had a bath, made a pot of tea and cooked dinner. We had quiche with potato wedges broccoli and cauliflower. We had strawberries and cream for dessert. Ihave to work again tomorrow.

Hot September day

I got up at 5.40 and made a pot of tea. I had 2 eggs for breakfast, I was only going to have one egg but when i put it in the pan the yolk broke so i added another. We were planning to have a long ride today but H didnt have a very good night because it was too warm so he didnt fancy doing it. We had a coffee and I had a banana. Ihad done a load of washing so I hung it out when it was done and then i vacumed all downstairs. H got the bikes out and oiled the chains etc. We did our usual ride, road and track, with a nice coffee along the way. It was really warm and hardly any wind. When we got home we were going to sit in the garden but as we were out riding almost two and threequarter hours and sitting in the sun with our coffee, we decided we had enough for one day. We had a nice cold milk shake and a cheese sandwich for lunch. We watched the tour de france, the end of tipping point and then had a nice cool shower. I had forgotten to get anything out of the freezer for dinner tonight so we had pork and apple burgers ( fast to thaw) with chips and a huge pan of fried tomatoes which I picked from the garden. Tomorrow I have to work again. They said on the tv this evening that its been the hottest September for over 4 years.

Monday

I got up at 5.30 and put on a load of washing. I had egg and pepper for breakfast, the red pepper I picked from the garden. I packed cheese and tomatoes for my break at work, hung the washing out, dressed and got ready to go to work. I had a list waiting for me, it said 15 bunches of beetroot, 84 bunches of carrots, 8 bunches of purple carrots and then leeks. I had to trim all the leeks that had been lifted. Just before I finished Andy came up with another list which we had to do together. So after we finished the leeks we had to have another 24 bunches of carrots, 2 more bunches of purple ones, 8 romanesque, 5kg curly kale, 2kg black kale and a box of broccoli. Andy had to cut some lettuce next and I had to pick tomatoes. I only had time to pick 8 punnets. They wanted 12 but it was my hometime. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a bun and a banana. We both sat in the garden for an hour in the sun, I got the washing in and we had a cup of tea. We watched tipping point, had our baths and i cooked dinner. We had potk chops with potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and runner beans. Now I have come upstairs to watch my soaps. Its soap overload this evening, they are all back, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Corrie, Eastenders, corrie again Death in Paradise and New Tricks.

Sunny Sunday

I got up at 6.25, made a pot of tea and had eggs for breakfast. H had toast and got the bikes out of the garage. We had a coffee and I read a few pages of my new book. We put our chairs out in the back garden ready for when we get back from our ride because it was supposed to be sunny. we did 22and a bit miles on our bikes, all off road, it was nice. It was sunny when we got back so we both changed straight away so we could soak up some vitimin D. I sat out for an hour but H stayed out longer. I put the bikes away and our chairs, watered my outdoor pots and the tomatoes. I picked a bell pepper from the garden to have with my eggs in the morning. For lunch we had a coffee, a bun and a banana. I had a bath and washed my hair and we had dinner, it was yesterdays leftovers, and was nice. I have done over my 81 miles this week on my bike, so I am pleased. Tomorrow i have to work.

Saturday

I got up at 7.21! an hour and a minuite later than yesterday morning! And i thought that was late. I put on a load of washing and had toast and marmalade with a mug of tea. I hung out the washing and we had a coffee. H went up to ride on the turbo and I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. Next i made some chocolate and choc chip buns. I spent a bit of time weeding till H knocked on the window to let me know he had finished his ride so I went in and made us an instant coffee. For lunch we had a ham and cheese roll with salad. The sun came out so we sat in the garden for about an hour but it was breezy and the wind was quite chilly. When we got in we had a glass of wine and watched the cycle race. When it was over I had a shower and cooked dinner. I made a pasta bake which was nice it contained chicken, peas, sweetcorn, chorizo, onion, and a cheesy white sauce.

Thursday.

I managed to lie in till 6.20 this morning, so a rare treat. I put on a load of washing and had toast and marmalade for breakfast with a mug of tea. I watched tv till the washing was done then I hung it out. H got our mountain bikes out of the garage ready for us to go out for a ride. I got on with some housework and H made us a coffee. Last month I ordered some padded knickers that I saw advertised on facebook and yesterday they arrived. THE padding is the same as is in my cycling shorts and tights. So today I thought I would try them out. They worked really well, its nice to be able to wear ordenary trousers on my bike and be comfortable. If I find the advert again I will but some more, they are so much cheaper than cycle tights. We had a nice ride, the same one we did on Tuesday but so much faster. we knocked almost 20 minuits off the time and our average was 1.5 miles faster. We stopped for a coffee at Reepham station again and it was very busy again too. We had another coffee when we got home with some cheese and biscuits. We had a glass of wine and watched the cycle race. I made a pot of tea, we watched tipping point, i had a bath, washed my hair and cooked dinner. We had fish cakes, baked potatoes and baked beans. H had yogurt for pud and i had an apple and a banana.

Thursday

I got up at 5.30 and had marmite on toast for breakfast for a change, I still had my big mug of tea though. I packed my food for work, cheese and tomatoes. I sat and watched tv till it was time to clean my teeth and dress ready for work. The boss said we were busy which is nice because the time goes quickly. First I had to trim 7 boxes of leeks, Andy joined me when I had done 5 boxes. when the rest were done we had to trim 3 boxes of turnips, they took ages. We went down for our break and then I had to pick 46 bunches of beetroot.Andy joined me again and we did 34bunches of golden beetroot. It was carrots next128 bunches. Finally we had to bunch 34 purple carrots. When we finished Andy looked ar the time and it was 12.56! So i was late leaving off again! ( 1.10) H made me a coffee and then he took me to the chemist to collect my prescription. I popped in the shop next door and bought us lollies and crisps to go with our wine. We watched the cycle race and tipping point hnd then I had a bath and cooked dinner, quiche with roast leek and potato wedges. Strawberries and cream for pudding. I dont have to work tomorrow so I hope its nice enough for us to go out on our bikes.

Work.

I got up at 5.40 and put on a load of washing and made a pot of tea. I had eggs fot breakfast and packed my lunch, cheese, tomatoes and a banana. I dressed hung out the washing and got ready to go to work. I had to trim 5 boxes of leeks first, next a box of turnips and then i had to go to the yard to help wash things. After our break I had to pick 50 bunches of beetroot and then bunch carrots till home time. I did 108 bunches.Its its getting harder to dig them up because the ground is drying out. When I got home H made me a coffee and our daughter and granddaughter came round with our groceries. I unpacked and put everything away and we watched the cycling and tipping point. I had a bath and cooked dinner. We had pork chops, cauliflower, carrots and potatoes. I have to go again tomorrow!

Tuesday

I got up at 5.20 ish and put on a load of washing.Then i sat and read till I heard H moving about upstairs and I made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. I hung the washing out when it was done and we had a small coffee. we got the bikes out of the garage and at 10 oclock we got ready to go out for a ride. We had a really nice ride, it was one we did last week or the week before. We went to Aylsham on the road and then all the way home along the track. We stopped for a coffee at the railway station which was nice and were home in time for lunch. It was 31miles. We put the bikes away and H cut the front lawn which looks better,I need to trim round the edges now. All my washing is dry again so I did all the oroning up to date. I watered my pots and the tomatoes, we watched the tour de france, then tipping point. we like to watch tipping point because we like to answer the questions but it really winds me up when some idiots keep putting the counters in too late so they ride. If it happened the first time surely you wouldnt put it in at the sametime again. One of the team of 4 was putting his in at the perfect time and all the rest were rubbish. They didnt have the sense to watch him and copy however loud i shouted at the t v! when it was over I had a shower and cooked dinner. It was cod in breadcrumbs with roast cherry tomatoes and chips. Sliced peaches and yogurt for pudding.

Damp Monday.

I got up at 5.33 and had my breakfast. I packed cheese and tomatoes for work plus a bottle of water and a banana. I watered my tomatoes, dressed, made the bed and as I was still early I cleaned the outside of the conservatory windows. Itied my hair back and went to work. I had to trim leeks first, I did 6 boxes each with 40 leeks in. Next I picked 72 bunches of carrots, the land has dried out again so I had to dig them all up plus 18 bunches of purple carrots. JUST 2 bunches of spring onions, 10 bunches of beetroot and finally 18 punnets of tomatoes. I finished everything at 1.03! I had no help at all and also had to walk miles from one job to the next. I was supposed to go again on Thursday but it got changed to Wennesday. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a slice of cake. we watched some cycling and a film, Ihad a bath after tipping point and cooked the rice to go with our chicken curry. Now i am going to watch my soaps. Eastenders I going to be back on this evening.

Sunday.

I got up at 6.20 and put on a load of washing. I had my breakfast and unstacked the dishwashed and put everything away. H said he didnt want to go out on his bike today, I wanted to go out on mine so I said I would go out on my own. We had a coffee and I hung out the washing. H then said he was going to prune the shrubery and he needed me to hold the ladder. I still wanted to go out on my bike but I said I would help him first. We started at 9.45 and didnt finish till 1.15, and then I had to get lunch.By the time we had finished I didnt want to go out on my bike any more so we h ad a glass of wine instead. we played several games of scrabble and I lost them all. For lunch we had soup and a banana, H said he was still hungry so he had a cheese sandwich. When the tour de france was over we had a shower and i cooked dinner.Wehad a burger in a bun with onion and cheese on top and salad.OUR youngest son rang this evening, he goes on holiday next week and will be away till the end of October! I dont thing we will be seeing him again till November.Tomorrow I have to go to work.

Saturday

I got up at 6.33 and put on a load of washing. I had eggs and courgette for breakfast with a mug of tea. H made us a coffee and i sat and read my book till the washing was done and then I hung it out. I had a message from our daughter asking if we were going out on our bikes today so I rang her up and we had a chat. We were going out on our bikes this morning but they didnt want to come with us because daughter has a nasty blister on her big toe and cant get her cycle shoes on. She said they would pop round and see us this afternoon. we got ready and went out on our bikes. We had a nice ride 31 miles, it was quite windy! When we got home I put the bikes away and we had lunch, cheese, biscuits and a bottle of beer. we were still drinkind our beer when our daughter and son in law arrived. we didnt have any more beer so they had wine. They both had some lovely photos of their holiday. When they left we watched the tour and then tipping point. We had our baths and i cooked dinner. We had liver and onions in gravy with potatoes. I asked H if we were going out on our bikes tomorrow and he said he didnt think he was so I might be going on my own.

Friday

I got up at 5.25 and put on a load of washing before having my breakfast. I packed my lunch, made my bed, dressed and hung out the washing and yesterdays before getting ready to go to work. I had to go straight to the greenhouse when i got there to pick the tomatoes. I PICKED 30 punnets and 2 large trays. It took till almost 11 oclock. Next I went to trim leeks with Andy, the first of the season. We trimmed 6 boxes and then trimmed a box of swedes, also the first of the season. we picked 20 bunches spring onions and went to the yard to wash everything. When it was all washed Andy went for his break while i packed and weighed it all. When i had finished it was my home time. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a hot cross bun. I got the washing in all nice and dry and watered the tomatoes. we watched the tour de france and most of tipping point, I had my bath and washed my hair before cooking dinner. We had cheese and onion quiche with grilled mushrooms and tomatoes. last evening our eldest son rang to say he had spent several hours at the hospital. He happened to close one of his eyes for some reason and noticed everything he could see with his other eye was black and white. He could see no colour at all. At the hospital they examined it and he has a bubble under the retina. It might right itself so they are leaving it at the moment but they have given him another appointment and if its not better by then they will operate. They said they will either lance it or do it with a lazer.

Wet Thursday

I got up at 5.30 and put on a load of washing. I had bell pepper, courgette and egg for breakfast and packed my lunch snack. It was raining so I didnt hang the washing out. When I got to work I had to walk to the carrots and pick 216bunches. First I had to cut 216 pieces of string! I was lucky because after all the rain I didnt have to dig them all up, i could manage to pull them up.I had just finished them when Andy arrived with another list. First we had to pick 66 bunches of purple carrots, then 34 bunches of golden beetroot. After that it was 78 beetroot and when we finished Andy looked at his watch and it was time for me to go home. H made me a coffee as soon as I got inand we sat all afternoon doing nothing just watching the cycling. We saw tipping point because the race finished earlier today. I had a bath and when I came down I cooked dinner. we had fish cakes with potato wedges, broccoli and corn on the cob. It was nice. It rained for most of the morning and we all had to wear our rain gear, we were all so hot.I have to work again tomorrow which I wasnt expecting.

Wednesday

I got up at 5.40, put on a load of washing and then had 2 ryvita and a banana for breakfast. As soon as we had finished breakfast we got ready to go to Asda to do our shopping. (our daughter is on holiday in Bakewell) While I was doing the shopping H drove round to the garage and filled the car with petrol. When we got home I unpacked and put everything away while H got our bikes out of the garage and made the coffee. We had an egg custard with our coffee and I read my magazine. when I finished we got ready to go for a ride. we had a nice ride,31 miles, 12 of them were on the road but all the rest were off road.It was a lovely morning, warm and sunny.H bought us a coffee at Reepham station and we sat in the full sun, the cafe was really busy, they have extra outside tables and most of them were full. When we got home we had soup for lunch, a hot cross bun and a beer. I watered my tomatoes in case it doesnt rain and got my washing in, all dry again. We watched the tour de France, the end of tipping point and i had a bath. For dinner tonight we had a pizza and salad, with strawberries and cream for dessert . Tomorrow i am working again.

Tuesday 1st September.

I got up at 5.37 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and cooked eggs and prppers for my breakfast. I packed a slice of cheese and 2 sticks of celery to take to work.H came down, saw my lunch box, thought it was his tub of prunes and microwaved it! I had to wash my lunch box up and start again. I went up and dressed, hung the washing out and got ready to go to work. I had to do 30 bunches of beetroot, 14 bunches of radishes,104 bunches of carrots and 16 bunches of purple carrots. I just finished when Andy came to pick it all up, I just had 20 bunches of spring onions left to do so he helped me with them. It was then 11.20 so I spent the rest of the morning weeding beetroot. I finished another 4 rows. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a banana, I got my washing in, all dry. I dont have to go to work tomorrow so we hope to go out on our bikes. For dinner we had pork chops, broccoli, carrots, potatoes and eggs.