Tuesday

I got up at 6.15 and put on a load of washing. I had eggs for breakfast with a cup of tea. I hung the washing out and picked some runner beans. I watered the tomatoes and H got our bikes out. He oiled the chains and we got ready to go we just had a short ride because we did 30 miles yesterday but i really wanted to go because tomorrow I am having my second eye operation and I wont be able to ride again for over a week. Whe we got home we quickly changed and went to Lydl. when we got home we had lunch and H treated us to a gin and tonic. I had a bath and washed my hair. I made a pot of tea and cooked dinner. We had bacon, eggs, a burger with onions, courgette and potato wedges.

Monday (bank holiday)

I got soon after 6, made a pot of tea and had eggs for breakfast. As I got them out of the fridge I dropped one aon the floor but used what was left in the shell anyway which was really just the yolk and that was broken. I should have known that was just a hint to what was still to come. We had a coffee and i took some steaks out of the freezer for dinner tonight. When son got up I emptied the dishwasher and he had his breakfast. We then all got ready to go out on our mountain bikes.We rode to Aylsham along the track,we were almost to Aylsham when Son was stung on his neck by either a bee or a wasp. We had a coffee in a very nice new cafe and began our ride home. we tried a new off road track and hadnt gone far when I fell off! The track was just loose sand and my bike just slid away from me. I have a bruised ankle and a sore knee. When we got home I sorted lunches and our other son arrived so we all sat and chatted for a couple of hours.When he left I prepared the veg for dinner, son had a shower and I made a pot of tea. Son began packing his things and I finished dinner. steak with chestnut mushrooms, runner beans, cauliflower, kale, and broccoli. Next I had my bath and son left.His neck is looking painful. H also has 2 large bites or stings on his arm and he had long sleeves on! We did 29 miles.

Sunday (I thought yesterday was Friday!)

I got up at 6.35 did a load of washing, had eggs for breakfast and hung the washing out. I worked in the garden all morning and filled my gargen waste bin. Lunch was chicken rolls. We watched the bike race had our baths and I cooked dinnner. Duck legs with red cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, french beans and broccoli. We had strawberries and cream for dessert. Now we are about to watch a film, Elvis.

Friday ☁️🌥⛅️☀️

I got up at 5.30, put on a load of washing, made a pot of tea and had 2 eggs for breakfast.H got up at 6.15 and had his. Next we had a small coffee and waited for our son to get up. I hung the washing out and H got all the bikes out of the barage. Anyway we all got ready to go out for a ride. We did a bit of off road riding through a wood where we havent been years it was quite good. It is normally quite boggy but after our dry spell it was quite dry. We went from there to one of our usual rides and went to Reepham statation where we had drinks and H and I had a 'rocky road' cake. When we got home I got the lunches and sat about most of the afternoon. Dinner was roast chicken,nwe potatoes, broccoli, carrots, caulifwer, runner beans and gravy. Now the men are watching a horror film and I am watching Midsummer.

Friday 🌤🌤🌤

I got up at 5.30 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and waited for H to get up and cut me off a round of bread so I could have toast for breakfast. I had half spreead with marmite and the other half with marmalade. As we didnt need petrol this week I went to Asda on my own. when I got home I unpacked and put everything away and H made me a coffee and we had a cream horn. I hung out my washing and after I had read my magazine we got ready to go out on our bikes. We had a nice ride on a very hilly route. H is getting so much stronger already, soon I wont be able to keep up with him again. After we had put our bikes away I got lunch, cheese and salad rolls and a coffee.This afternoonn I cooked some beetroot, watched La Vuelter and tipping point, had a bath washed my hair and cooked dinner. We had quiche with roast courgette and potato wedges. Tonight no 2 son is coming for a long weekend.

Thursday. Rain at last, but not enough. ⛈🌧

I got up at 6.30 and H was just making the tea. When I went to bed last night there was masses of lightening so I thought it would be wet this morning but when I opened my curtains is was still dry. However the rain started at 7.15 and went on for an hour. It rained or drizzled on and off all day after that. As we couldnt go out on our bikes I did a bit of clearing up. I vacumed all upstairs and did a bit of dusting, cleaned the stairs and we had lunch. It was La Vuelta after that and then Tipping point. After our showers I cooked dinner, braised liver and onions with runner beans, carrots, new potatoes and gravy.Ice cream for pudding.

Wednesday, 30 degrees again today.

I got up at 5.30 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and had eggs and courgette for breakfast. H had a doctors appointment at 8.25 and the doctors dont even open till 8.30! When he got home we had a coffee and I hung out the washing. We then both went outside and cut some more off the back hedge. H sawed through some huge bits that I couldnt manage. We popped to the local shop for a few things to keep us going till Friday when we go to Asda. When we got home we had a couple of slices of pizza, a bag of crisps and a lolly. H bought a litre of beer so we had half each. We watched La Vuelta, had a shower and watched the end of tipping point and had dinner. chilli coc carne.

Tuesday. Still hot and no rain

I got up soon after 5 because i was fed up just laying there unable to sleep. At 6 I made a pot of tea ready for when H came down. I had eggs for breakfast. We also had a coffee.I watered the beans and tomatoes and all the pots. H got the bikes out, a road bike for him and my mountain bike. We were going to do the ride he did yesterdaybut half way round he took a wrong turn somewhere and we got a bit lost. We ended coming out on the right road but a little bit further along so the miles were about the same, it was a nice ride all through small country lanes. 30.41 miles. When we were passing through Reepham I sugested we popped to the butcher to save us a ride there later in the week.I treated us to a cornish pastie for our lunch so when we got home we put the bikes away, I made the coffee and we had lunch. We watched La Vuelta, the end of tipping point and had our bathes and then dinner, Mince with onions, carrot, peas and beand poured over a jacket spud. It was so tasty.

Monday

I got up just before 6, put on a load of washing and H, who was up poured me a cuppa. I had eggs for breakfast and then we had a coffee. I hung the washing out and watered the tomatoes and beans. When I went in I emptied the dishwasher and vacumed the hall, dining room and lounge. I swept the kitchen, downstairs toilet and the conservatory. I washed the kitchen and toilet floors and wiped worktops etc. We had another coffee and H went out on his bike while I took the step ladder and hedge clippers into the passage at the back of the garden to trim off all the overhang. It took me over 2 hoursto do and all the clearing up afterwards. I just finished when H came back. He thinks he did 30 miles but he didnt have a computer on his bike! So now he says we will do the ride tomorrow so I can tell him how far it was. (I hope he judged it right and it wasnt 40). For lunch I had a salad and H had soup and then cake. We watched tipping point, had our baths and dinner. cot with a jacket potato and baked beans. STILL NO RAIN!

Sunday

I got up at 6 oclock and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and poured us both a cup. We both had toast for breakfast. When the washing was done I hung it out and watered the pots. After I was dressed we had a coffee and I worked in the garden for an hour before H called me in to get ready to go out on our bikes. Just 15 miles and then home for lunch and a shower so we could get ready to go to our daughter and son in laws with his card and present. We had a cheeky G and T and a slice of yummy birthday cake. Our great grand children were there so it was fun and games. When we got home I madeg a pot of tea and we watched the last 40k of the vuelta. It was actually over but H had a recording. For dinner we had a stir fry with prawns.

Saturday 🌤🌤

I got up at 5.40, put the kettle on and made a pot of tea. I had my usual 2 eggs for breakfast but I wasnt happy because 1 broke as I put it in the pan. We had a coffee and I did a bit of clearing up.H got the bikes out and put me another bottle cage on mine. We left around 10 as usual and had a nice ride. We started off on the road and did the first 17 miles then got on the track for the rest of it. we ended up with 35 and a bit miles. When we had put the bikes away we had our lunch, cheese and beetroot rolls with tomatoes and a cup of coffee. The ride was amazing because I could see so much in the hedge rows just riding past. Sloes, myra bellas, blackberries etc, I think H liked it better when I couldnt see because I kept stopping to ead fruit etc. At 3 we had a glass of wine and I watered the tomatoes and beans and the pots at the back. We watched La Vuelts, had our baths and dinner, Lamb shanks in mint sauce gravy, new potatoes, and runner beans. I also made a pot of tea. H says if we go out tomorrow it will be a skort one because we are popping to our daughters and son in laws because its his birthday.

Friday 🌦🌦

I got up at 5.50 and H had already had a shave and and made a pot of tea. I had eggs for breakfast, washed and dressed and we went to Asda. When we got home H made us a small coffee and we had a cake with it. I didnt really do anything much this morning because we were leaving at 11.30 for me to have my post op examination. I forgot to say on our way to Asda we called at our daughter in laws fot our veg she had for us. There was corn on the cob, cucumbers, ( hers are so sweet)courgettes, beetroot, marrow, frebch beans and runner beans and also a punnet of raspberries. The check on my eye went well so I have been given the ok to have the other eye done on the 31st of this month. when we got home we had our lunch, cheese and beetroot rolls with tomatoes, plus cucumber for me. H made us a coffee to go with it. After that I opened a bottle of wine to celebrate my new eye because thars what it feels and works like. We watched the european championship mountain bike sace (men) which was very good. Normally they are very muddy events but not today. When it was over I had a bath and washed my hair and then cooked dinner. We had quiche with french and runner beans followed by raspberries and cream, then an egg custard. Oh and a cup of tea.

Thursday 🌦🌦

I got up at 6.15 and put on a load of washing. I was first up so I made a pot of tea. Today is weigh day and I gaiened .6 of a pound so thats over half a pound! My daughter lost a pound so I must try harder! I had eggs for breakfast. We had a coffee and I hung out the washing. I told H I didnt want to go out on my bike today, I have ridden 4 days in a row and I just didnt feel like it. I went out to clear up in the garden , went in to make a coffee and H came in to say he was glad we didnt bike because it was raining! I rushed up the garden to get the washing in. The rain soon stopped but we had another heavy shower later on.we had cheese and biscuits for lunch and chilli for dinner.

Wednesday ☁️☁️☁️☁️

I got up at 6 oclock and had eggs and tea for breakfast. We had a coffee and H got the bikes out of the garage. We just had the one shower yesterday, no rain overnight and though it was very cloudy all day today we had no more rain. We went out on our bikes just after 10 and had a nice ride, we decided to have a road ride in case the track was a bit sticky. The wind was strong and some places we passed through had had quite a bit of rain.We did almost 29 miles and when we got home H was feeling fine I am pleased to say. We put the bikes away, changed and went to Lydl. When we got backwe had a coffee and a mini pizza each for lunch and a shandy. I warered mu outdoor pots and we watched tipping point. We had our baths and I cooked dinner. We had chicken, chips, peas and a fried egg.

Tuesday☔️💦🌧

It was still dry when I got up so no rain overnight. I put on a load of washing and had tea and toast again for breakfast. Whenthe washing was done I hung it out. We had a coffee and then I emptied the dishwasher, put everything, began stacking it again with the breakfast things and wiped all my worktops. After I had bathed my eye, added the drops and washed I read a few chapters of my book. Its an old book called ' The girl who wouldnt make friends.' Its a book that I think was written for youngish kids, probibly girls. On the front end paper is written in fountain pen, To Millie with love from Mummy and Daddy. Millie Is my mum. It is dated 1926. H was waiting in for a parcel so I put my cycle gear on, got my bike out and went for a ride. I did the same ride as we did yesterday but was going to try to do it faster. Well I did it 10 minuites faster and my average was 12.7 mph. Yesterdays was 10. mph..Now its up to us to go out togerher and beat it. We had a coffee and a banana and I went outside to do a bit of gardening. It went a bit black and I thought it might rain so I got my washing in. I made a pot of tea and we had a bath. Dinner was cod in breadcrumbs with potato wedges, with grilled tomatoes and roast marrow.

Monday ☁️☁️☁️

I got up at 5.45, H was up and had opened the windows and doors to try to cool the house down a bit. He had also made a pot of tea so I poured us both a cup. I had marmite on toast for my breakfast which made a nice change.I vacumed downstairs and dusted the lounge. We had our small proper coffee and got ready to go out on our bikes. We had a short ride today because our eldest son was coming round later and we wanted time to shower and change after our ride because we knew we would be hot dnd sticky.( we were). There wasnt really any sun on our ride and it was very cloudy but it was still 29 degrees and humid. When we got home we had a coffee and a salad roll with a bag of crisps. We had tea and cake with son and for dinner we had a stir fry ( italian veg) with prawns, it was really nice and we will have it again. It was the rest of our melon for dessert.

Sunday.🌞🌞🌞

I got up at 5.50, had a cup of tea and put on a load of washing. I had my usual eggs and we had a coffee. I hung out the washing and next I made a cake. I swept the kitchen and did a bit of clearing up and then I went outside and worked in the garden. I pulled up masses of dead stuff and pruned. I also steaked up some plants that were drooping across the path.We had cheese and beetroot rolls for lunch with coffee.This afternoon we watched a mens roadrace, i made a pot of tea had a shower and cooked dinner, steak pie with new potatoes, carrots and carrots.

Saturday, even hotter.

I got up a few minutes before 6 and had eggs and tea for breakfast.We had a small coffee and H got our bikes out of the garage. I did a bit of clearing up and cleaning. Next we got ready and went for a ride. We went along the railway track as far as Whitwell station, round the back of Reepham school and then left through the wood to Reepham station which was good because it meant no road riding. We had a cold drink sitting in the shade. We came back all the way back along the track and it was so hot ( 32 degrees c) We did 23 and a bit miles H was fading a bit at the end but hes getting fitter.When we got home I got lunch which was a cheese roll with crisps for H a salad for me and we both hadd an egg cuatard for pud. We washed it down with a shandy, very refreahing. This afternoon we watched a film, H slept through most of it but I woke him up when it was over by standing up and my knee cracked and sunded like a shot from a gun! It doesnt hurt a bit though. We had a bath, I made a pot of tea and cooked dinner. We had quiche with potato wedges and I also had roast marrow, it was lovely, H doesnt like marrow. We also had some mellon.

Friday, still not!

I got up at 5.40, H was up and had made theg tea. I put on a load of washing and we had our breakfast. As soon as we were done we went to Asda. We collected some lovely veg from our daughter in law on our way past. When we got home H got our bikes out while I put the shopping away. We had a coffee and a cake, I hung out the washing and H filled the bird bath again. We got ready at 9.30 to meet our daughter and go for a ride along the track. We had a nice ride even though it was pretty hot out there. We did 18 miles but daughter did around 28 miles. When we got home we had lunch, cheese and salad sandwiches and a coffee. Later we finished the bottle of wine. We watched tipping point, had our baths and I washed my hair. Our dinner was yummy, lamb shanks in mint gravy with french beans, carrots and new potatoes. While we were on our ride it was 29 degrees!

Thursday

I got at 6 and put on a load of washing, I had eggs for breakfasta and a mug of tea. ut before I ate them I was pleased that I remembered to weigh myself. I weighed the same as last week, 135 lbs. I was quite happy with this because I havent been able to go out on my bike till today so havent had much exersize and as I have been bored I have been eating more too. But then I read last years diary for a year ago today and I only weighed 134 lbs! So its back to the grindstone tomorrow, today I had to drown my sorrows with wine suplied by our daughter. I had my first ride since I had my eye done, I was a bit worried because its so dusty and i didnt want an eyeful of it but we were only going to our daughters and son in laws which is under 5 miles away. Hubby went on his new mountain bike ( first ride ) so now he has tried it out and it worked well, he will be able to get himself back to fitness with luck. He was fine when we got home again but it was quite slow, even though its quite a hilly ride but I expect he will soon be able to go as fast as me again and it wont be long before I am unable to keep up. I got my washing in and read a bit of my book.We watched tipping point, had our showers and dinner. I made a bolignase but we had it poured over a jacket potato and grated cheese on top, it was nice.

Wednesday

I was up first so I made the tea and had my breakfast. H was up soon after. He made us a coffee and we sat in the garden from 9 to 11.It then became to hot to sit out so we both went in. I changed out of my shorts etc and we went to Lidl. When we got back home H poured us a glassof wine and we had cold mini pizzas for lunch. I put my eye drops in and relaxed for a while and we both fell asleep! We watched tipping point, had our baths and dinner. Chilli con carni followed by strawberries and ice cream.

Tuesday

I got up at 6 and put on a load of washing. We had our breakfast and also a small coffee. I had a horrible night, I couldnt sleep and saw my alarm change every hour after midnight except 5 oclock! I think it was too warm which isnt good news because its even hotter tonight! When the washing was done I hung it out and watered the tomatoes. At 10 we went to the City for H to collect his new specs. From there we went to a cycle shop for some break pads but we didnt know which ones we needed so will have to take ours out to check first. H has been talking about taking his motor off his bike because he thinks he doesnt need it any more but has to use that bike for all his off road rides so while we were in the shop I said why dont you just buy another bike, so he did. We managed to get it in the car and brought it home. We had a coffee in the City bur still had an instant one when we got home. I bought myself a crab on the market so I had that for my lunch and H had a cheese and tomato sandwich. Dinner was hot dogs with a side salad.

Monday

Another week of sunshine is predicted! I got up around 6.30, H was up and had his breakfast. I had a mug of tea then egg and courgette for my breakfast and H made us a small coffee a little later. I watered the tomatoes and H cleaned the chain etc, on his best bike because he was going for a short ride on it this morning to see how he felt. When he left I sat in the garden till he got back but it was quite cloudy. He was pleased with how he felt when he got home. I got lunch while he wiped his bike over. He had a cheese roll and so did I but with added cucumber, we both had a tomato and a coffee. I read a chapter of my book and then I went for a walk doing just over 2 mile. I ate a few myra bellas and blackberries along the way. When I got home I made us both a pint of lemon barley with ice, very refreshing. We watched tipping point, had our baths and dinner. Breadded cod baked beans and potato wedges and a cup of tea.

Sunday

I got up at 6, H was up just making the tea. We had our breakfast and a little later a coffee. I stripped my bed and put on a load of washing. I hung it out when it was done and H got his bike out because he was going out for a ride. I was so jelous. I was stuck here doing housework. We had a coffee before he left. First I swept and washed the kitchen floor, then the toilet floor, then the walls etc. I went round with the cobweb brush again and dusted the hall dining room and lounge. When H got back I got his lunch, cheese roll and a shandy. This afternoon our daughter and son in law came round to see us. It seems ages since we have seen them. I got a beautiful boquet! For dinner tonight I cooked liver and onions with red cabbage, green beans and gravy.

Saturday

I got up at 6.30, H was up and he poured me a coppa. I had courgette and egg for breakfast. I was going to have 2eggs as usual but they were so big I made do with one. We had our coffee and I went up and dressed.I bathed my eye and put my first 2 drops in and when they tad stopped stinging I walked to the shop to buy a tv magazine because I forgot to buy one yesterday. When I got home I emptied the dishwasher and did a bit more cobwebing. We had a coffee and then I made some flapjack. We had rolls for lunch, I watered the tomatoes and we watched a cycle race. Afrer our baths we had dinner, chicken curry. I did put my chair in the garden and sat in the sun but I didnt stay long it was too hot.

Friday.

I got up at 5.50. Its been a better temperature today, less humid and a nice cool breeze, loads of sunshine but still no rain. I had eggs for breakfast and we went shopping.When we got home I unpacked etc and we had a coffee and a raspberry cream puff. I got the bins in, put our chairs out and we sat in the sun. At lunch time we had a coffee and a cheese and salad roll. We watched tv this afternoon, there is a race in Spain going on at the moment. Because I cant do much at the moment I cant believe how long the days are, they seem never ending. When we cycle, we get our bikes out, sort our water bottles, sun glasses phones computers, sort our route out, disgus it, change into our cycle gear, check all the windows and doors and finally leave. We probibly only ride for about an hour and a half, but our coffee stop takes 20 minuites to half an hour, stopping to point out deer or buzzards or to eat wild plums and blackberries take up more time. Then when we get home the bikes have to be put away, lunch and coffee to get,changing out of our things etc and the day is gone its time to shower and cook dinner. Roll on the day I am allowed out on my bike again. Dinner tonight was quiche and chips.

Thursday

I didnt have a bad nights sleep considering I had just had an eye op. I have to say the worst actual pain I have had was when I got up this morning at 5.50 when I had to pull the plaster off that was holding the eye patch on. I had eggs for breakfast. We had a coffee and I emptied the dishwasher and thats about all I have done today. My eye was stuck up this morning but was fine after being bathed. One of the eye drops sting a bit but I am sure it will sting lesss as my eye heals.

Wednesday. ( eye op )

I got up at 6 after a pretty rough night. I wasnt worried about my cateract but it was on my mind and also it was too hot even with the fan on. I put on a load of washing and had eggs for breakfast . H was up and had made the tea so I poured us a cup. We also had a small coffee. I read some of my book and also did some knitting. After I had dressed I went outdide and did a bit of gardening till it was time to hsve a bit of lunch and get ready to go to the eye clinic. It all went very well. My appointment was at one oclock and we were back in the car by 2 oclock. Alot of the time was taken up by the amount of drops I had to have at interviles. It was painless . Its slightly uncomfortable at the moment but that is to be expected. H made me a coffee when we got home and later a cup of tea. He also got dinner, chilli con carni.

Tuesday

I got up at 6.40 so I was pleased with such a good sleep when it is so hot. I put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. H was already and had made the tea so I poured us both a cup and had eggs for breakfast. We had a coffee and I hung out the washing. We sat and watched the end of an old black and white film we started yesterday and when it was over we got ready to go out on our bikes. We had a nice ride, we did the same ride as yesterday but the other way round and instead of coming up muddy cutting hill we came back via the shooting school. First, at Felthorpe church we saw a beautiful snake that had been run over. Its one of the biggest grass snakes I have ever seen poor thing. In the wood round the shooting school we were lucky again when through the branches we saw 3 buzzards.I dont think we will be going that way again for a while because there are now 4 trees down, 3 of then across the track and the other beside it. We had to lift our bikes over two and managed to get under the other one. When we got home I put the bikes away and as soon as I had washed my hands I made us a coffee and we had cream crackers and cheese for lunch. After that I picked up my book and as I was about to read the doorbell rang. It was no 1 son. I made him a coffee and brought my chocolate buns out and he ate 3. He had been working on his wifes car all morning and he has got it working. Last night hubby happened to notice we had a message flashing on our answer phone. It was for me and had been left by the eye clinic. It was too late to call back as they close at 5 pm so I rang this morning. It was to check that I am vovid free and keeping my appointment tomorrow. ( yes) they said it will take around an hour and a half. Dinner tonight was lamb chops, bacon, mushrooms, potato wedges and peas.

Monday August 1st.

I got up at 5.30 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and had 2eggs for breakfast. We sat about till son got up and then H got his and my bikes out of the garage ready for our ride, son wasnt coming. We had a coffee, I hung my washing out and we got ready to go. We had a nice ride,all off road so its a good workout. 17.77 miles. A nice start to August. When we got home I got sons lunch, his usual salad, H and I had a coffee, a bag of crisps and a bun. My washing all got dry again. I put the bikes away and prepared the veg for dinner. Mushrooms, potato wedges, carrots, green beans and broccoli all to go with the baked salmon. Son left soon after dinner because he has work tomorrow. He and I watched last nights football towards the end and saw the winning goal in extra time. H and I might do the same ride tomorrow but go the other way round whict will be harder because its more uphill.