Monday

I got up at 5.28 and put on a load of washing. I had bell peppers and egg for breakfast. I packed my lunch, dressed, sorted my work bag and then relaxed till it was time for me to go to work. The boss gave me a list which said 10 bunches of beetroot, 36 bunches of carrots and then leeks. I said this isnt too bad and he said thats just the stuff I need for my trip to Wroxham. I did my things and Andy cut greens. When he had done he picked me up and we went to the yard and washed and packed it all and put it in the van for the boss to deliver. We had our break and I started on my second list. 8 bunches of purple carrots, 72 bunches of carrots, 10 boxes of kale and then leeks till home time. Andy joined me on leeks after he had got 2 boxes of parsnips, a box of celeriac and some cabbages. on the way back to the yard we also had to get a box of sprouting broccoli. It rained from ten oclock onwards and it was cold and windy. I was glad to get home. H made me a coffee and I had a biscuit. I just sat all afternoon doing nothing. We watched tipping point, had our baths and I cooked dinner. We had gammon steaks with potato wedges, mushrooms, peas and a fried egg, a slice of pineapple for pudding. The men are watching a film downstairs and I am watching soaps. I have to work again on Wednesday.

Sunday

I got up at 6.25 after an awful night when I just couldnt get to sleep. I had a mug of tea and then a coffee. I had 2 cream crackers for breakfast. I put on a load of washing and as soon as it was light I hung out yesterdays load. When todays load was done I hung that out too. H went up to the pain cave for a ride but no 2 son and I rode outside. We did the same ride as yesterday. We had a takeaway coffee at the station which was a nice coffee again. When we got home H had just finished his ride and was in the shower, he had done over 63 miles.We did 18 and a half! We hadnt been home long when the door bell rang and it was no 1 son come to see his brother. We all sat and chatted for most of the afternoon, I put the meat in the oven. ( shoulder of lamb ). When he left I prepared the veg and the gravy. Dinner was nice, roast potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and gravy followed by stewed apple with cream and ice cream. Tomorrow I am back at work.

Saturday.

H woke me up at 6. 20 and by the time I got downstairs he had made and poured me a cup of tea. I had 2 cream crackers with butter for my breakfast then I cleaned my teeth, dressed and we went to Asda to collect his prescription. When we got home we had a coffee and our son got up and i cooked his breakfast while he put a nwe rear tyre on his mountain bike. (he had eggs and bacon). H got my bike and the tandem out of the garage and put his cycle gear on. Next he had to go and pick our youngest granddaughter up so she could ride on the tandem with him. Our daughter and son in law cycled round to join us and the 6 of us went for a ride along the track. We went to Reepham station where we had a takeaway coffee and then we biked home again. It was really nice and we all enjoyed it, riding all spaced out so we didnt catch or spread covid. Just before we left our water went off but when we got home it was back on. When we got home H took our granddaughter home while I hard boiled some eggs and prepared salads. we all had another coffee. This afternoon I did a bit of sewing, we had a beer and I made a beef stew for dinner tonight. I just had a spoonfull to try it and its yummy.(thank goodness). I will be going up for S C D. and I expect the men will watch some rubbish film. Its been a good day.

Foggy Friday

I got up at 6.30 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and we had our breakfast. I put yesterdays washing in the tumble drier to finish it off. I did a bit of clearing up and washed the kitchen and toilet floors. I did some dusting and we had a coffee. We popped out to fill the car with petrol and when we got home we got the bikes out of the garage and changed to go for a ride. we just went along the track to see what sort of condition it is in now. It was nice, its dried out nicely. When we got home we had another coffee and spaghetti on toast for lunch. I did all the ironing , we had a cup of tea, watched tipping point, had our baths and I washed my hair. For dinner we had quiche with potato wedges. This afternoon our youngest son arrived home. We havent seen him since March!

Another busy day at work.

I got up at 5.40 and had my breakfast. I packed my snack for work and then read my book and relaxed till it was time to dress and get ready for work. Before I had my breakfast I had my usual weigh in. I have lost .2 of a pound in a week. I was 133.4 last week and 133.2 this week! It was a week of hard work and careful eating for a very small reward. When I got to work I had to do 30 bunches of beetroot, 26 bunches of purple carrots and then I was supposed to pick loose carrots but when I got there, there was no boxes so I went and trimmed leeks till Andy picked me up instead. When he did he said we had to go to the yard and wash a load of things so the boss could go delivering. When all that was done we had our break. Next we had to pick 7 boxes of carrots. 6 boxes of parsnips and then leeks till it was my hometime. When I got home H made me a coffee and I drank it while finishing a chapter of my book. when that was done I cleaned my hob and wiped the worktops and cupboards down in the kitchen. I took some cod mornay out of the freezer for dinner tonight and peeled the potatoes and cut up the cauliflower and leel ready to cook for dinner tonight.H had showered after his session in the pain cave but hhe still ran my bath and put my bubbles in. Our dinner was very tasty. I dont have to work tomorrow but the boss has asked if I can work 4 days next week if he needs my.

Wednesday.

I got up at 5.30, put on a load of washing and had my breakfast, egg and yellow pepper with a mug of tea. I packed my cheese, tomato,banana and water and went up to get dressed. When I came down I tied back my hair which is getting quite long and I hung out the washing. We didnt have to de ice the car this morning! When I got to work the boss said I had to go with Andy and we were bunching carrots. We did 216 bunches by 9.30.so we went back to the yard and began to lay them out on the racks and wash them. We had our break and then I went to beetroot and had to do 44 bunches. When they were done I walked to the leeks and trimmed them for the reat of the morning. When I left off I drove straight to our daughters to collect our weeks groceries. Last week and this week I bought a feew extra things for Christmas, things like dates, figs, nuts, and booze. I have got half a bag full of goodies already, oh and sweets. I am keeping them in the beedroom so I wonder, as I watch tv there in the evenings, how much I will have left by Christmas. Daughter and granddaughter are both still looking well and healthy thank goodness. They are both in the thick of the public every day so I hope they stay safe. When I got home I unpacked and put everything away, read my tele magazine, watched tipping point, had a bath and cooked dinner. It was very tasty, pheasant with potatoes, carrots and cauliflower with gravy. I have to work again tomorrow.

Tuesday

I didnt get up till 7.32! I put on a load of washing and poured myself a cup of tea.H had already got the bikes out of the garage and he made us a coffee. I made myself a bowl of porridge and had my breakfast. I hung out the washing and started s new book, but I had only read one chapter when H said he was almost ready to go out on his bike so I went up, dressed and we went for a ride. I was windy again but the sun was out and we had a great ride. We did 35and a half miles. We saw a buzzard in a field, we dont often see them on the floor. It was huge. H found a hen pheasent on the roadside, (road kill) she was still warm when we found her. When we got home I took the breast and legs off and thats tomorrows dinner. When we got home we had a coffee and a ham and beetroot sandwich. I did a bit of clearing up and watched tipping point, we had our baths and I cooked dinner. We had sausages, burgers, mushrooms, potato wedges and eggs. I have to work again tomorrow so I must try not to oversleep again.

Monday

H woke me up at 6.15! I had overslept! I made a pot of tea and and fried pepper and eggs for my breakfast. I packed my usual food for break, sorted out my bag etc and after H hed de iced the car for me I went to work. As soon as I walked into the shed the boss asked me if I would be alright working Thursday week! I thought it was strange because I havent done this coming Thursday yet. Oh good he said, Andrew will be on holiday and its a farmers market. So I said I dont know why you thought I might have a problem with it ive worked every Thursday for weeks, and he said yes but that Thursday is your birthday! I had no idea! I thought it was weeks away. I had to fork up and bunch 120 bunches of carrots as soon as I had cut 120 bits of string to tie the bunches with. I had just boxed them up in dozens and Andy came to collect them and me. We went to the yard and washed enough for the boss to deliver on his first lot of deliveries. We had our break abd started on our second list. 10 bunches of purple carrots, 2 boxes of parsnips, 10 pieces of celeriac and then I went to trim leeks while A cut some cabbages. He joined me when he finished and we trimmed them till 12.30,moved to the kale pulled a box of curly and a box of black then moved to turnips, trimmed a box of them and it was time for me to go home. When I got home H made me a coffee and I ate my banana which I forgot to eat at work! I also had a bit of cake. We watched tv and Imade a pot of tea, we watched tipping point and when it was over I had a bath and cooked dinner. Chicken curry and leftover apple and cream for pud.

Lazy Sunday

I got up at 6.30 put on a load of washing and had a cup of tea. H made me a coffee and got himself ready to go out on his racing bike with our son in law. I waited till he had left and then I hung out the washing and made a bowl of porridge for my breakfast. When I had done I dressed and did some clearing up and swept the kitchen floor. I filled the sink with tepid water, added a few granules of orchid food and soaked all my pots. I cut off any dead roots and gave all the plants a bit of a tidy up.I sat down to read a bit of my book and to my suprise H came in. I wasnt expecting him back so soon.He had done almost 50 miles. I made him a coffee and had one myself. At 1 oclock we had lunch, cheese, biscuits and a pickled onions. We had a glass of wine later and I carried on reading my book. I made a pot of tea and had a shower. For dinner we had beef with leeks, carrots, cauliflower, potatoes and gravy. Now I am waiting for S C D results.The weekend is over too quickly! Work tomorrow.

Saturday.

We both got up together at 6.40 H got the bikes out while I made a pot of tea. We had our breakfast and then a coffee. I had egg and half a red bell pepper and H had prunes and toast. I did the ironing and a bit of dusting and read a bit of my book. We got ready to go out on our bikes around 10 and did 26 miles. The wind was really strong but didnt really bother us too much, most of our ride was side winds. The worst bits are when you pass a field gateway or gap in the hedge, you suddenly get either blown into the middle of the road or into the ditch. When we got home we had a coffee and a ham and cheese sandwich. I also had a banana. I didnt do much this afternoon because I did all my housework yesterday ready for our son coming home. I will have to do it all again next week. we watched ninga warrior, had our baths and I cooked dinner. We had salmon with jacket potatoes and corn on the cob. It was nice. Now I am watching strictly come dancing.THE WIND IS STILL BLOWING!

Friday.

I got up at 6.15, put on a load of washing and had porridge for breakfast. H got up at 7 and after he had had his breakfast he made us a coffee. I dressed and hung out the washing. Next I stripped the bed a d put on a second load of washing. We got ready and went to the butchers because our youngest son was coming home for the weekend and I needed a load of meat because he is on a meat diet. When we got home I put it all in the fridge and hung out the second load of washing. We had another coffee and a warm sausage roll from our butchers. After that I washed the toilet and kitchen floors, we had a message from our son saying he was about to leave and would be here around 1 oclock. About an hour later we got phone call from our son saying he had had an accident! He is alright thank goodness but his van is off the road for a bit. Things could be so much worse! I dare not take my blood pressure today thats for sure. I was going to ride in the pain cave but I couldnt make myself do it so H poured me a glass of wine and we both veged out in front of the tellie. I got the washing in, remade the bed, which was my exersize for the day. we had a bath and I washed my hair. For dinner we had lasagna with grilled tomatoes, mushrooms and cauliflower. I will have to try to get out on my bike tomorrow.

Rainbow 🌈 day.

I got up at 5.20 after quite a good sleep. I made a pot of tea and had a cuppa with 2 fried eggs for my breakfast. I packed a slice of cheese, a tomato and a banana with my bottle of water for my work break and after I had claened my teeth, dressed etc i sat and watched tv till it was time for me to go to work. I had to do 24 bunches of beetroot fitst and as I Was walking to my next job (purple carrots) I saw my first rainbow of the day. I did 36 purple beetroot, saw my second rainbow and walked to the orange carrots. I had to pick 48 bunches of them and saw 2 more rainbows. The men joined me on the carrots and when they were done we went to get some loose carrots. We did 2 boxes before it was time for break. On the way back to the shed we saw another rainbow! Each one was beautiful but each time we got the rain too so I spent a very wet morning in the field plodding about in the mud.After break Andrew went out on a gardening job and A ndy and I went back up the field for 5 more boxes of loose carrots, 4 boxes of parsnips and 4 boxes of leeks. On the way back to the yard we had to cut 36 cabbages, 6 red, 10 savoys, 10 January king. It was then almost time for me to leave off butt I had time to lay out the beetroot, purple carrots and orange carrots on the rack ready for Andy to wash after he had finished his lunch. while I was laying them out I saw another rainbow. When I left off Ipopped round to our granddaughters for a few minuites and at the end of her road was another rainbow. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a slice of cake. I did a bit of clearing up and we watched tipping point, had our baths and dinner. we had fish cakes with jacket potatoes and baked beans. I dont have to work again till Monday so the weekend starts here.

Work Wednesday.

I got up at 5.50 and put on a load of washing. I had my breakfast and packed my lunch. I dressed and when the washing was done I hung it out. I went to work and the boss said that he is not going to have his stall at the farmers market on Saturday because covid is rife in the Town where its being held. He says he cant chance bringing it back to us because he would loose all his staff. But the good news is that now I dont have to go to work on Friday. I still have to go tomorrow though. Andrew was sent gardening and Andy and I had to do 180 bunches of carrots. We had a bit of time left so we also trimmed 3 boxes of leeks before coffee break. After break I had to pick 24 bunches of beetroot and then trim leeks again. Andy joined me towards the end of the morning after he had cut cabbages and trimmed 2 boxes of celeriac. We did 7 boxes of leeks. When I left off I went straight to our daughters to collect our weekly shop. She says she is working extra days from now till Christmas because the Christmas rush has started to build. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a slice of cake with it. We watched tipping point, I had a nice soak in the bath and then dinner. Quiche, corn on the cob and potato wedges.

Tuesday

We got up at 6.40, I put on a load of washing and H made a pot of tea. We had our breakfast, H had toast and I had porridge. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away while H got our bikes out of the garage.I hung out the washing because,although its dull its very windy. We had a coffee and after I had dusted we got ready to go out on our bikes. We had a lovely ride, we started off and it was quite cloudy but we hadnt gone far when the sun came out. It stayed out for the rest of our ride. We did almost 36 miles. When we got home I put the bikes away and made us a coffee. We had a ham sandwich and then changed and went to the garden centre to get a new arch. They didnt have any and said they will be having them all in again in Febuary. We arent in any hurryso we will probibly wait till then. When we got home from there I made a pot of tea and we had a piece of cake. We watched tipping point, had a shower and I cooked dinner, we had fish pie with grilled cheesy tomatoes. The day has flown by. I am back at work tomorrow.

Monday again

I cant believe it! I overslept! I was talking to our youngest son last night on the phone and he asked me how I was sleeping. I told him I had just had 2 really nights in a row but there was no chance of me having another because I never sleep well the night before a work day. I didnt wake up till almost 6.30 an hour later than usual and I have to leave by 7. 25 so I had under an hour. I had to leave my washing for H to hang out. I had my breakfast, packed my lunch, dressed etc. and went to work. I had to do 30 bunches of beetroot and then carrots. By the time Andy had arrived I had picked 84 bunches. We had to move on to leeks and trim 2 boxes before going down to the yard. We had our break and then went back to get 12more bunches of carrots, 10 bunches of purple carrots, 2 boxes of parsnips, 17 pieces of celeriac, 5 more boxes of leeks and a box of turnips. It took right till my hometime. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a slice of cake with it. He had vacumed all downstairs for me so if its dry tomorrow we will be able to go out on our bikes. We watched tipping point, had our baths and dinner. It was chicken curry with stewed apple and cream for dessert. I have to work again on Wednesday.

Wet Sunday

I got up at 6.40 and put on a load of washing. It was raining again so I put yesterdays washing into the tumble drier, made a pot of tea and a bowl of porridge and had my breakfast. After breakfast I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. Next I emptied the tumble drier and the washing machine. H came down at 7.20 and had his breakfast, then made us a coffee. We both sat about for a bit and at 9.30 I got ready to have a ride in the pain cave. I rode 26 and a bit miles and I found it hard work. when I finished H made me a coffee and we had salmon and beetroot sandwiches for lunch. At 3 we had a glass of wine and a slice of my fruit and nut cake. I did the ironing, made the bed, and cwept the kitchen floor,did a bit of sewing and had a bath.As we had roast duck etc yesterday today we had fish, chips and mushy peas. Stewed apple and yogurt for dessert. Tomorrow I am at work again.

Saturday

I slept in till almost 8 oclock! I put on a load of washing and made a bowl of porridge and H poured me a cup of tea. It was raining when I got up and has rained on and off for most of the day. We had a coffee and at 9.15 H joined a race on zwift. He did 40 miles. while he was doing that I made a fruit and walnut cake which has turned out nice.Next I made a loaf of bread and cleaned the kitchen. I was supposed to turbo this afternoon but I just didnt feel like it. When H finished he had a shower and we had soup for lunch. At 3 we had a cup of tea and a slice of cake. I had a bath and we watched a film then I cooked dinner. We had duck legs with potatoes, cabbage, cauliflower and carrots. It was very tasty. The forecast for tomorrow is wet again so I am going to have to ride upstairs! I hope I feel more like doing it than I did today. Now I am watching S C D.

Friday 13th

I got up at 6.40 and put on a load of washing. I had porridge for breakfast (I had made it too thick! I didnt know wether to eat it with a spoon or a knife and fork!) We had a coffee and I hung out the washing. I emptied the dishwasher, put everything away and then went up and dressed. We popped out to a local shop because H wanted to buy me a birthday card and I wanted a bottle of milk. When we got home we had another coffee and then spent some time outside in the garden. With all the rain and wind we have had lately our arch and wisteria had blown down and all over the path so we had to cut it down. It was all a right mess but we managed to get most of it in our garden bin. When we finished we had soup for lunch and watched a film H had recorded earlier. We had a small glass of wine, watched tipping point, I had a bath and washed my hair before cooking dinner. It was liver casserole with peas and potatoes. H had yogurt for dessert and I had an apple. My washing was almost dry when I got it in and it smells of lovely fresh air.

Thursday

I got up at 4.15! (I thought it was 5.15 ! ) when I got in the kitchen and looked at the clock I realised my mistake and went back to bed. Next time I got up it was 5.50. I had my breakfast, packed my things for work, dressed and got ready to go. We werent as busy as last week thank goodness. I had to do 20 bunches of beetroot,37 bunches of purple carrots and 126 bunches of orange ones. Andy joined me there, Andrew was out gardening again. We went back to the yard picking 2 boxes of black kale on the way. We had our break and afterwards, while the boss and Andy unloaded the trailer I walked to the carrots to pick 5 boxes of loose ones. A. joined me and when they were done we had to go to leeks and have 5 boxes of them too. They took ages because the boss couldnt lift them with the machine because the ground was too wet. He had tried and had got the tractor stuck so poor old Andy had to pull them all up by hand. I tried to pull one up but they were in too tight for me to get out.By the time we had finished them it was almost 12.45 so I laid carrots and beetroot out for washing till it was my home time. When I got home H made me a coffee and I sat and relaxed because I am feeling pretty tired. Luckily I dont have to work again till Monday so its a nice long weekend. WE did our usual things, telly, baths and dinner. We had fish cakes with jacket potatoes and mushy peas. H rode 44 miles today in the pain cave plus a warm up ride.

Wednesday

I got up at 5.30 and put on a load of washing. I had egg and mushroom for breakfast again with a mug of tea. I packed my banana and cheese and tomato, my bottle of water and some cotton gloves to wear under my rubber ones. I had to pick 30 bunches of beetroot, and then walk to the carrots and bunch them. I had done 108 bunches when the tractor and trailer came to pick me up. I had my break and walked up to the leeks. I trimmed them till 11.50 when Andy came and said we had to be down by 12 oclock to wash and pack everything. So we left the leeks because we had to have some celeriac which we trimmed on the way down. We washed the leeks and celeriac with the machine then I laid out all the carrots and beetroot out on the rack for Andy to wash with the pressure washer. When he had sprayed one side I turned them all over so he could wash the other side. After that I began to pack the leeks but my alarm on my watch went off to tell me it was time to go home. When I got home H made me a coffee and I ate my banana because I forgot to eat it at work. I sat and read my book, made a pot of tea and got the washing in that H had hung out for me when the fog lifted. We watched tipping point, had our baths and I cooked dinner. We had pork chops, potatoes, eggs and cheesy tomatoes. Baked apples and custard for dessert. I have to work again tomorrow.

Tuesday

I got up at 6.20 and put on a load of washing. It was very foggy again so I put yesterdays washing in the tumble drier. I made a pot of tea and also a bowl of porridge and had my breakfast. When H got up he got our bikes out of the garage and had his breakfast. Next we had a coffee and I read a bit of my book while H Watched tv. I did all my ironing and dusted the hall and dining room. I started on the lounge but H said I had to get ready to go out on my bike. We went along the track as far as Whitwell but it was so muddy! I cant believe we have had so much rain since I was on the track on Sunday! We came back on the road,we did Reepham, Wood Dalling, Hayden, Cawston, Swannington, Felthorpe and home, 25 and a bit miles. When we got home we were both filthy! I had a shower and got lunch. We had a cup a soup for lunch with cheese, biscuits and pickle. I read my book this afternoon till tipping point a d then I cooked dinner, we had fish pie and peas followed by yogurt. Its work again for me tomorrow.

Another wet Monday.

I got up at 5.33, put on a load of washing, made a pot of tea and cooked mushrooms and egg for my breakfast. When H got up he told me its was raining so I put yesterdays washing in the tumble drier. I packed my mid morning break snack and got ready to go to work. When I got there my list was on my chair and all it said was 14 bunches of beetroot then leeks. I did the beetroot first then walked to the leeks. I had trimmed 2 boxes and started on a third when Andy came up on the tractor, helped me finish the box and we had to leave and pick 2 black kale on the way back. When we got to the yard we washed and packed everything so the boss could go delivering. We had our break and then went bsck up the field to work on our second list. When Andy started the tractor it really struggled to start. I had a lift to the carrots where I had to pick 84 bunches of orange ones and 6 bunches of purple ones. Andy joined me towards the end and after that we had to finish the the lifted leeks. We did 6 boxes. It was 12.25 when we got to the edge of the field A slowed down and the tractor stalled! He couldnt get it started again so he had to ring the boss who had to come to us in the big tractor fix a chain to the front of our tractor and tow us to the yard. By the time all this was done it was almoss my home time so i just bagged up the leeks that were already washed and came home. I have got tomorrow off. When I got home H made me a coffee and I had a slice of corned beef. We watched tipping point had our baths and dinner. It was yesterdays leftover chicken with potatoes, cauliflower and gravy.

Sunday

When I got up at 7.15 it was really foggy and 11 degrees. I put on a load of washing and H poured me a cup of tea. We had to have a coffee next because it was time for H to go to the pain cave for a ride. I said if the fog didnt lift I would ride upstairs this afternoon. Luckily for me, by about 10.40 the fog was lifting so I got ready to go out on my own. I did 18 and a bit miles on the track going over 2 miles an hour faster than yesterday. When I got home I put my bike away and made us both a coffee and H didnt even know I was home. We had a pot noodle for lunch and I swept and washed the kitcken floor before running the vacum cleaner over the rest of downstairs. Next we popped round to our daughters with a card for their 20 th wedding anniversary taking my prescripton to the doctors on the way which save me a trip tomorrow when I finish work. We had a glass of wine and I put the chicken in the oven. We had a proper Sunday roast with roast potatoes, broccoli, carrots,mashed potatoes, chicken and gravy. Work for me tomorrow.

Saturday.

I got up at 7.22 and put on a load of washing. H, who was up, poured me a cup of tea. He had had his breakfast and had already got the bikes out of the garage. As soon as my tea was gone he made me a coffee so I had to drink that as well before I could make and eat my porridge. By the time I had eaten it my washing was done so I hung it out. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. I started to do a bit of clearing up but H came downstairs all dressed ready to go out on his bike so I dropped everything and went up to get myself ready. We thought we would try the track, we were expecting it to be too wet and muddy in places and detour round the road but it was in really good condition. There were loads of huge trees down since we last rode along there.We had a takeaway coffee at Reepham station, Whitwell station was open as well and both were very busy. We sat outside in the sun and it was lovely. When we got home we had another coffee and a bun. I put the bikes away and put mine in the garage last because if its nice tomorrow I will go again. H is riding upstairs. I got the washing in and I was suprised at how dry it was. There has been no wind but it has been lovely and sunny. We had a glass of wine and I found a pizza in the freezer so we had that for dinner with a side salad.I had a shower and now I am watching S C D.

Friday

I got up at 5.35 and had my breakfast. I packed my cheese and had celery with it for a change. A bottle of water, a banana and my bag was packed. I dressed etc and then relaxed and read my book till it was time to leave for work. I didnt notice any less traffic on the roads in this new lockdown! I had to pick 60 bunches of beetroot and when I finished them I picked 3 and a half boxes of loose carrots before the men joined me. We finished the other box and a half of carrots that were needed and went down for our coffee break, it was already almost 10.30. After break I had to walk to leeks and and trim 2 boxes. The men picked me and my leeks up and we all went to the celeriac and trimmed 75 pieces, we also had to have a box of parsnips and 3 boxes of turnips. we took everything to the yard, washed and packed it and it was 1 oclock and time for me to go home. As soon as I got home H made me a coffee and I had it with a bun. I sat all afternoon watching La Vuelta and tipping point with a cup of tea. I had a shower and washed my hair. For dinner we had burgers, sausages, tomatoes, eggs and chips, followed by baked apple and ice cream. It was 1 degree when I went to work and tying my bunches of beetroot my fingers were numb. By the time we got to the celeriac I was so warm I had to take my coat off. We dont often work in our jumpers in November. As its Friday already over and I have to work again on Monday its going to be a very short weekend.

Thursday

I got up at 5.22 and put on a load of washing. I had egg and mushrooms for breakfast with a cuppa. I packed my lunch, dressed, hung out the washing and read my book till it was time to go to work. I had to pick 30 bunches of beetroot and 180 bunches of carrots. The men came and picked me and the carrots up and we all went down for coffee break. After that Andrew went gardening and Andy and I did 64 bunches of purple carrots, dug up 8 boxes of parsnips,cut a dozen and a half cabbages and then trimmed leeks till it was my home time. When I got home H made me a coffee and we both had dippy eggs for lunch. I got the washing in, ironed yesterdays and todays and watched the spanish bike race, tipping point, and I had a bath. Next I cooked dinner, quiche, mushrooms and potato wedges. we had yogurt for dessert and after that I roasted us each a bowl of chestnuts. We were so busy at work that the boss has asked me if I could go in again tomorrow, I said I would.

Sunny Wednesday

I hot up at 5. 30, put on a load of washing and had egg and mushrooms for breakfast. I packed my lunch, dressed and hung out the washing. After I had cleaned my teeth etc I sat and read my book till it was time to set off for work. I had to pick 30 bunches of beetroot and then to carrots. Andy joined me and we had to have 15 dozen bunches. It took us till coffee break. After break we dug up and trimmed 36 pieces of celeriac, picked a box of black kale and then Andy went to cut cabbages and I walked to the leeks where I trimmed 6 boxes before home time. I drove straight to our daughters to collect our groceries. She is still looking well thank goodness. when I got home I unpacked and put everything away while H made me a cup of coffee. I got my washing in and sat and watched the cycle race. We watched tipping point and I had a bath. I cooked dinner which was pasta with a meat sauce and was delicous. When I got up it was 6 degrees C this morning, yesterday it was 18 degrees when I got up, thats a funny old drop in temperature in a day. But it was a lovely sunny day in the field. I have to go again tomorrow.

Tuesday

I got up around 7 and H, who was already up, poured me a cup of tea. I made a bowl of porridge for breakfast and then we had a coffee. I sat and read my book for a while and after that I dressed, swept the kitched floor and made some of H's favourite peanut cookies. He went up to the pain cave, rode for an hour and did 25 miles! I dont know how he does it! When he finished we had a coffee and cheese and biscuits. I had a banana and changed into my cycle shorts and had a bit of a ride upstairs myself. I had a shower when I finished and H made a pot of tea. We watched the end of tipping point, we missed the start because we were watching the bike race. For dinner we had pork chops, chips and peas followed by baked apple with yogurt. when I got up this morning it was 6 degrees, yesterday when I got up it was 18 degrees! Thats quite a big drop in one day.

Monday

I got up at 4.30 ish because I couldnt sleep. I put on a load of washing and sat and read my book for an hour and then made a pot of tea, had my breakfast and packed my lunch. I watched a bit of news and when it was time I got ready to go to work. we were busy again, my first list was 20 bunches of beetroot, 24 bunches of carrots and then as many leeks as I could manage till the men picked me up. They had harvested celeriac, swedes, caulies, kale, cabbages and broccoli. We took everything to the yard, packed the greens into the van and washed everything else.The boss went off to deliver and we had our break. Andrew went gardening and Andy and I went back to the field to start on our second list.6 bunches of purple carrots, 75 bunches of carrots, 16 celeriac, a box of parsnips and the rest of the morning on leeks. We finished all the lifted leeks and it was time for me to go home. I have to go again on Wednesday. when I got home I was so pleased to find H had hung my washing out for me and it was dry. We had a coffee and a cheese and beetroot sandwich. I sat and read my book after I had done the ironing. We watched tipping point, had our baths and dinner. We had jacket potatoes, corn on the cob and haddock. We wanted to go out on our bikes tomorrow but the forecast is not good. Today in the field the wind was dreadful. At times it was a struggle just to stand up and my eyes are full of grit.

Wet and windy start to November

I got up at 7.20 and put on a load of washing. H was up and had made the tea so I poured a cup. He was going to ride on the turbo trainer so he made us a coffee and went up to the pain cave. When he had gone up I made my porridge and had my breakfast. Next I hung out the washing and emptied the dish washer. I got my bike out of the garage and got ready to go for a ride. I had planned my route which was about 21 miles. As I got to the gate it began to drizzle a bit but I thought it wouldnt be much because the forecast was for no rain. So I carried on but I was getting wet and I couldnt see through my glasses. I sheltered under a Chestnut tree! I carried on to the crab shop and bought myself a crab and the skies opened so I headed fot home. On the way I went on a search for sloes but I couldnt find any! When I got home H had finished his ride so i got us a coffee and then made some vegetable soup for lunch. After lunch I went outside and worked in the garden for about an hour. I came back inside to watch the end of the tour of spain cycle race and made a pot of tea. when the race was over I had a shower and cooked dinner. We had a chicken and leek pie with corn on the cob and potato wedges. We watched a Colombo and then I went upstairs to watch S C D. Tomorrow I am back at work. The weekend has flown by even though I had an extra day.