Sunday

 I got up at 7 o’clock and had my breakfast . We wanted to go out on our bikes but it was too cold and windy. So we decided not to go. I sat and read till our son got up then I went up for a turbo ride. In the hour I did 19. 1 miles.  Was slower than last week. Son went to the climbing place this afternoon. I cooked dinner for when he got back.we had leg of lamb with potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower spouts and gravy. We had raspberries ,blackberries and cream for dessert. 

Wednesday

 Today I had to go to the doctors again, I went on Monday. Today was my yearly check blood pressure, blood test etc. Monday’s was a check up for my driving license. Both appointments went well I think. On Sunday I had a ride on the turbo trainer and it was my fastest time fo the year. This afternoon my sister in law, who I meet once a month, came round. She didn’t fancy the City so close to Christmas 🎄. H stayed to see her but then went up to turbo to leave us to chat. Our youngest son is coming home on Friday for Christmas which means we will be going out on our bikes if the weather is kind to us. As he is here for 2 weeks I am sure we will get some rides in. Our other son rang today and I told him his brother was going to be here for 2 weeks  and he said he might come for a ride with us. 

Saturday

 We went for breakfast today with Santa it was great. Our daughter and son in law took us. It was just as good as last year. The children were as good as gold. We had to leave home at 8.15 and we didn’t get home and we were out till 12.30. But we did stop as a shop  on our way home for H to buy my Christmas present. We didn’t want any lunch, we were still full from breakfast but in the middle of the afternoon we opened a bottle of our Christmas wine and had a glass with a mince pie. For dinner tonight we had pizza and garlic bread. 

Friday

 I didn’t have a very good sleep last night, I woke up at quarter to five and couldn’t get back to sleep. So I got up at 5.30 and finished writing my Christmas cards, so that’s one job done. For breakfast I had the same as yesterday, eggs, courgette and tomato. I got the bins in and we went shopping. I managed to get some gluten free stuffing mix and some gluten free pigs in blankets. When we got home I unpacked and put everything away and then I did some housework. We had crumpets for lunch with butter and marmite on ,they were really nice. After lunch I started wrapping Christmas presents it was a nightmare! I couldn’t find the end of the sticky tape then when I did I stuck my fingers together,  I stuck them to the present I was wrapping, I stuck the tape to the carpet and to the roll of paper I was using. I gave up in the end and will give it another go tomorrow. For dinner tonight we had chicken chow mien, we had an orange for dessert.

Thursday

 I got up at 6.10 and made a pot of tea. Then I cooked my breakfast, eggs courgette and tomato. Before I ate it I weighed myself and I had not put any weight on in the last 2 weeks. Yesterday I did some gardening and filled my garden rubbish bin because tomorrow is the day they come to empty it. Then I went upstairs for a turbo ride. I just did half an hour. Then when I was dressed again I cooked dinner, ribs with potatoes, cabbage and carrots. We had an orange for dessert. Tonight we are having a chicken curry.

Sunday

 I had a good nights sleep,for the third night in a row. It been an awful day, I don’t think it stopped raining once and the wind was awful too. I had to ride the bike upstairs.  I did 23.7 miles and my average was 18.7mph. I rode while listening to the Archers omnibus. So 1and a quarter hours. Yesterday I just walked down to the post office to post my cards that were going abroad. For dinner tonight we had chicken with cabbage, broccoli, carrots and potatoes, we had a hot mince pie and squirty cream for dessert. Yesterday we had a curry, chicken jalfenzi , it was quite hot. 

Friday

 I had my breakfast then I emptied the dishwasher and started to restack it. I got dressed and we went shopping. After that I went to the doctors to get n appointment with a doctor for my DVLC  complete checkup. They gave me a double slot,so goodness knows what they are going to do to me. On the way home from there I called in at the post office to get some stamps for my Christmas cards, but the queue was so long I couldn’t wait. I had already spent over half an hour in the surgery and H outdoor be wondering where I was. When I want indoors he went up to turbo and I went into the garden to clear up some more hedge trimmings.  I stayed out there till I couldn’t feel my fingers. This afternoon I started to write my Christmas cards. For dinner tonight we had pasta  followed by an orange.

Thursday

 I decorated the Christmas 🎄 tree before I had my breakfast this morning . Then I had my eggs 🥚 they stayed whole so I knew I was going to have a good day. It was pouring with rain when I got up and we were supposed to be going out with out with our daughter and great grand son for a walk. Well the rain stopped in time for us to go. We drove to Whitlingham and had a lovely walk round the lake, we went for a coffee and something to eat in the cafe when we had done. The walk was just over 2 miles. Yesterday I did some clearing up in the garden and Tuesday I didn’t do anything much because it was my 86 th birthday. H took me out to lunch which was a lovely and then I didn’t have to cook that evening so it was a double treat. Last night we had bacon, eggs, pigs in blankets baked beans and grilled tomatoes. And tonight we had beef ribs with cabbage carrots and potatoes. 

Monday

 I got up at 6.30 and had my breakfast eggs 🍳. We were going out on our bikes today but H didn’t want to go and I wasn’t too keen, so H went on the turbo and son and I went fossil hunting at West Runton. We didn’t have much luck. It was freezing down on the coast and it also poured with rain. We went for a paddle and my feet instantly went numb. Son said he wasn’t going to go in but just as I was coming out he joined me so I stayed in a bit longer. From there we drove to Sheringham where we had some chips and I also had a cup of tea. We sat inside because it was still raining. From there we went to Holt, we went to Bakers and Larners where I managed to get gluten free Christmas puddings ,we went to the greengrocers as well. When we got home I had a soak in the bath to get warm again and then I cooked dinner tonight we had salmon, jacket potatoes, broccoli, and carrots. We had melon 🍈 for dessert which my lovely daughter brought us. Son has just left. 

Sunday 1 st of December

 I put a Christmas jumper on this morning and Christmas leggings.i felt lovely and warm and comfortable. I had my breakfast 🍳 eggs then I ran the vacuum cleaner over the carpets downstairs. I took 3 duck legs out of the freezer for dinner tonight. This afternoon our daughter and her husband and our youngest granddaughter came round bringing me birthday gifts I haven’t opened any of them I am keeping them till my birthday. I got a beautiful bunch of pink roses and pink baby’s breath. They are really beautiful. Later on our son and I went for a short walk to look at peoples Christmas lights on their houses. We walked a mile. When we got home I had my bath and cooked dinner. We had duck legs with mushrooms, carrots, broccoli and potatoes. For dessert we had raspberries and blueberries with cream. Tomorrow dessert will be melon because our daughter brought us one.

Saturday

 last night out youngest son came home so today we went for a bike ride. We did over 18 miles. H was going well , it was his first proper ride since his 2 operations. I think it will be my last ride aged 85. For dinner tonight we had steaks and potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli , and asparagus. Followed by raspberries, blueberries and blackberries with cream. We also had red wine. 

Thursday

 I had eggs for breakfast and then vacuumed all downstairs . I got the bins round to the front because it’s bin day tomorrow and they are here by 8.30 . H got the bikes out because we were going to bike to Halfords to book our car in for it’s M.O.T. But it was so cold . So we waited till it warmed up a bit then off we went. We booked it in and H also bought a holder for his phone that fixes on his bike. It was a cold bike ride. For dinner tonight we had fish and chips. Yesterday we had stew and dumplings.

Monday

 I got up at 6.11 and had eggs and bell pepper for breakfast. I did some housework and H said he was going to turbo so I put my shoes and coat on and went for a walk. I walked 1.88 miles. Tomorrow if H is feeling ok we are going out for a short ride. After lunch we went shopping 🛒 . For dinner tonight we had pizza and garlic bread. Followed by a hot mince pie with squirty cream all washed down with a glass of Chardonnay. 

Sunday

 I got up just before H he said he had a good nights sleep.mine wasn’t too bad but I woke up once much too hot. My eggs stayed whole so I knew it was going to be a good day. I had a ride on the turbo trainer I did 22.6 miles in 1 hour and16 minutes. For dinner tonight we had chicken curry. 

Saturday

 I got up at 6.30 and he’d eggs for breakfast. It was pouring with rain when I got up and it’s still raining now. H was feeling better today but he didn’t want to go for a walk with me because he doesn’t like the rain. I got ready to and as I went out of the front door, number 1 son drove up he had come to visit his dad. So I took my wellies off again and we all had a coffee. When he left he took me down the road so I could walk back. I walked along the track to the wood, round the back of the village pond across the field and home. . When I got home I got dinner in the oven and had a bath. Dinner was nice, liver , onions, sausage, bacon, mashed potatoes, cauliflower, carrots. spouts and gravy. My walk was 1.90 miles. 

Friday 22 nd of November

 I am going to start blogging again. I have been busy go to the hospital and not sleeping very well. But not H is home and I have caught up on some of my sleep I feel much better. He is feeling much better now and we have been doing some walks . He is horrible to walk with , he drags me along and when we are home again I am out of breath. He got his driving license sorted out today os we will be able to drive out and go for a proper walk. It’s because he doesn’t like walking around here, he says. He has got all his medication now and he seems fine. His pacemaker seems to be working well and his wound is healing nicely. Tonight for dinner we are going to have cod steaks with cauliflower, peas and hash browns. Apple and custard for dessert.

Sunday

 Today I decided to have a ride on the turbo trainer but I only had 3 hours sleep last night so I have been tired all day . So I only did half an hour instead of an hour. I hung out my washing and it was dry when I got it in. H is getting over his pacemaker operation very quickly and is already back on the turbo trainer. For dinner tonight we had stew and dumplings I made enough for four so we will be having it again tomorrow. Yesterday we had pizza and chips and I did baked apple and custard for dessert. 

Thursday

 Yesterday H had his pacemaker fitted he was home by 10 past 8 . We had to be at the at the hospital at 7.15 in the morning. The operation took longer than expected, it was an hour and a half but it should have been 20 minutes. But it’s in and working so we are happy with that. I was so tired yesterday that I got about 6 hours sleep last night. H is in pain but paracetamol help. Our grand daughter went to the hospital at tea time to pick up her grandads medication but they said our doctor has to give it to him. For dinner tonight we had meat balls and pasta in a tomato sauce. 

Tuesday

 Today I washed the kitchen floor and vacuumed all downstairs. Then I walked down to the doctors surgery with our prescriptions, it is almost 2 miles so it took me nearly an hour. H was having a dizzy day and couldn’t drive. This is a short blog because we have to get up at 4 o’clock tomorrow because we have a taxi coming to take H to hospital at 6.30 .

Sunday

 I got up at 10 past 6 , H was already up and cooking his porridge.  Yesterday we went for a bike ride, it was the longest ride we had this week. Most of it was off road, the track is in really good shape which makes the ride much easier. We did almost 24 miles.This week I have 6 out of the 7 days doing either a walk or a bike ride.  Last nights dinner was supposed to be steak but I forgot to take them out of the freezer. So we had salmon instead, the salmon was for Monday’s meal, but Monday will now be steak. It’s a good job my head is screwed on!

Thursday

 Today I finished filling my garden rubbish bin up after breakfast. My eggs stayed whole so I knew it was going to be a good day. Our son took me fossil hunting. It’s one of my favourite things to do. I love the beach and the sea. We found a few fossils but nothing very exciting.we went for a paddle and the water wasn’t as cold as we thought it was going to be. When we got home H had got my washing in and it’s nearly dry, he also cut the back grass. He didn’t want to come with us he doesn’t like the beach. For dinner tonight we had mince with potatoes carrot, broccoli, cauliflower, dessert was blackberry and apple with cream. 

Wednesday.

 Today we went for a bike ride,we did nearly 23 miles. We went to Hayden for coffee and cake at the cafe

We went by road and track it was a really nice ride. Yesterday son and I went for a walk . .tt That was nice too we walked in the woods. Tonight for dinner we had sausages, bacon, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and sprouts, stewed apple and cream for dessert.  This morning 1 of my 2 eggs broke when I put it in the pan so I knew it was going to be a bad day. I got a fly in both of my eyes while we were out on our bikes not at the same time and a bird dropped a package on my cheek. Which is supposed to be lucky, the only thing that was lucky about it was that I didn’t have my mouth open. 

Thursday

 As soon as it was light I hung my washing out. I had my breakfast 🍳 H got the bikes out ready for us to go for a ride . H had to take a call from the hospital this morning so that they could explain his operation to him that he’s having on the 6 th of November. We went for a bike ride, we did farm to fork and to Reepham then, after our coffee at bread sauce, awe came home along the track. 19 and a bit miles. For dinner tonight we had sausages, burgers, bacon, egg, fried onions and broccoli. Dessert was raspberries blueberries and cream again, but still very nice. 

Wednesday

Last night I dreamt that I didn’t wake up till 7 o’clock but then I woke up and it was just gone four as usual. But when I cooked my eggs for breakfast they both stayed whole so it turned out to be a good day. I had to go to the dentist today for a filling and an X-ray. Everything was fine. My X-ray showed that everything was fine with no decay and my filling went well, I don’t have to go back until next September. While I was out our son cut our hedge and this afternoon he repaired our gutter on the conservatory. For dinner tonight we had  duck legs with mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, broccoli and leeks. For dessert we had raspberries and blueberries with cream.

Tuesday

 I had my breakfast and laid flat on the floor because I have got a bad back. H got the three bikes out of the garage. We had a coffee and I had a piece of cake to get me round. We got ready for a bike ride we went off road and I was surprised at how dry the track was after all the rain we have had in the last couple of weeks. We went chestnutting and there are loads this year. For dinner tonight we had salmon with jacket potatoes, carrots and broccoli . Son won the crib again last night  that’s 3 in a row. Tomorrow I am going to the dentist.

Monday

 Today is our 65 th wedding anniversary and we were being taken out for lunch by our son. He wouldn’t tell us where we were going. When we got to the venue ( The Sugar Beat ) we went inside and there was the rest of our family. Our eldest son and his wife and our daughter and her husband. It was a lovely surprise. We had a lovely meal and there was a cake which is delicious and blue balloons 6 5 . They were blue because sixty five years is blue sapphire anniversary. I didn’t know this until today. We got a card from the King and Queen. Also the staff at the pub brought H and I a glass of bubbly on the house with their congratulations. We all went  our separate ways when we came out and we drove to a car park somewhere near the river and went for a walk. We were still full at tea time, only son had anything to eat.

Saturday

 well today I was cooking my breakfast when the door bell 🛎 went it was the postman, my first egg went into the pan and broke I thought oh that’s a bad omen! Then H came in with the mail and one letter was from the King . It was a card for our 65 th wedding anniversary . My eggs came out of the pan solid. But what a lovely surprise, we didn’t even know 65 years was anything. I did a load of washing but didn’t hang it out. Our youngest son came home today. He is here for 2weeks. I rode on zwift this morning. I choose a flat route and managed to get an average of 19. 2 mph in my hour ..  I was pleased with that. For dinner tonight we had steak and potatoes carrots broccoli and for dessert we had strawberries and blueberries with cream all washed down with a glass of red wine 🍷. 

Thursday

 I got up at 6.30 and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and fried my 2 eggs. They both stayed whole so I knew I was in for a good day. I hung the washing out and emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. Then H washed the kitchen floor for me, when it was dry I did the work tops . Next we got ready to go out with our daughter and great grand son (he is 2) we went to Pensthorpe. It was a lovely day, the sun came out and we had a lovely walk. Our GGS does not stop talking. Or dinner tonight we had salmon with a jacket potato 🥔 all cooked in the air fryer.

Wednesday

 I got up as 6 o’clock and had eggs for breakfast with a cup of tea. Today we had our flu jabs , our appointment was for 9.20 and today is the day I was seeing my sister in law in the City. I always catch the 9.30 bus. So we went to the surgery in the car , and we went a bit early . We were just about to sit down and we were called through it only took a couple of minutes and we were out again. H dropped me off at the bus stop and the next minute the bus appeared. I met my sister in law and her daughter and we went for a coffee and a chat. After coffee it was just my sister in law and I . We walked round the City going in shops till it was time for lunch. After lunch we both got our busses home. I walked 2.5 miles. Tomorrow we are going to Pensthorpe with our daughter and great grand son. 

Sunday

 I got up at 6.30 am and had my breakfast . I had 2 eggs on toast and a cup of tea. We decided to go out on our bikes today so I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away, while H got the bikes out. We went on the road to Ringland and then to Ling. From there we went up yet another hill to the Fakenham road then left down a little lane and on to Whitwell where we got on the track and home. It’s very hilly and now my knees are stiff. For dinner tonight we had a steak pie with potatoes carrots peas and marrow with a mince pie 🥧 for dessert. 

Friday

 I got up at 6.30 and H was already up and stirring his porridge. I fried my 2 eggs and poured the tea. When we got up this morning our car was all frozen up and the conservatory roof was covered in pretty patterns made by Jack Frost. We went to Tesco for our groceries and when we got home we had a coffee and a cream horn. As it was so cold we decided not to go out on our bikes 🚲. We thought the track would be too muddy and riding on the road when the sun is bright at this time of year is dangerous so I had a ride upstairs, I did 18.4 miles in an hour.  For dinner tonight we had a prawn stir fry. For dessert we had a mince pie. 

Tuesday

 I had another night with only 3.12 hours sleep. I got fed up just laying there so at 4 o’clock I got up and went downstairs and read my book. After breakfast I got dressed and we went to Lidl. When we got home we put everything away and had a coffee, then we got ready to go out on our bikes. We did the same ride as we did on Sunday. It was harder because we had a lot of rain over night and the track was muddy with some big puddles. But we did it much faster. I am hope I will be able to get to sleep tonight. For dinner tonight we had pizza and salad.

Monday

 I had yet another terrible nights sleep. I had my breakfast 🍳 and took my medication, I put on a load of washing and when it was done I hung it out. It’s been a lovely sunny day and it all got dry. I did a bit of dusting then I went outside to do some gardening. I planted loads of daffodil bulbs, and did some weeding. For lunch we had cheese and tomatoes. After lunch H got ready to go and spend the afternoon with his ex Spanish teacher, he went on his electric bike. I put my garden table and chairs away in the garage for the winter. For dinner tonight we had ribs, chips and sweet corn 🌽. 

Sunday

 Today we went for a bike ride we did just over 16 miles off road, there were several trees down but it must have been a few days ago because they had been cut up and pushed to the side of the track. We enjoyed the ride but the wind was strong. Yesterday I took the net off my strawberries 🍓 and wed the bed. It took me all afternoon. For dinner tonight we had a steak and kidney pie with marrow, carrots, peas and potatoes. 

On Friday we had a lovely day, our daughter and son in law took us to Sutton Hoo they picked us up at 10.30 in the morning and when we got there we met our youngest granddaughter and her boyfriend, and our grandson and his fiancée. We went to the cafe first for a coffee and cake. Then we had a walk round the house while we were waiting for our guided walk.. round the site of the graves. The weather was kind to us and it was very interesting. Then we went back to our daughters house for fish and chips for dinner. After dinner we played a game. We were taken home again and it was 8.30 so we were out all day. It was most enjoyable 

Thursday

 Yesterday I did a turbo ride but I only did half an hour because I didn’t like the program I was on. Today we went shopping instead of tomorrow because tomorrow we are going out. We also went to Next . I wanted a Winter coat or a jacket that was warm. But they didn’t have any. They had some fleeces that I liked but the zips only went a little way down so you had to pull them all over your head, which you don’t want to do if you go into a cafe. I did buy myself a shoulder bag.we had chicken and veg last night for dinner and tonight we have got pizza and salad. Mince pie for dessert.

Saturday

 I had a good sleep last night and didn’t get up till 7 o’clock. I had my eggs for breakfast and as the sun was shining I washed our towels and bath mat. When they were done I hung them out. Then I got ready to go out on my bike with H. We did 24 miles, it was very windy but we enjoyed it. When we got home we watched a cycle race. For dinner tonight we had beef burgers, fried tomatoes, bacon,eggs and chips. It was really nice. A nectarine for pudding.  My washing got lovely and dry. 

Friday

 I got up at 6.03and put the tumble dryer on, then I sat quietly waiting for H to get up. At 7.20 I was really worried, I thought he might be dead. He’s always up by 6.30. He finally got up at 7.40. He had a really good sleep. He went to bed last night at 10 PM. We went and got our shopping at 10 o’clock. And then this afternoon we went out to buy a new microwave because my old one had had it. The one I bought is more complicated and has more buttons so I am reading the instructions so I can use it. For lunch we had tomato soup and for dinner we had the left over cottage pie from yesterday with a nectarine for pudding.

Thursday

 we went for another walk this afternoon, as we got in the car it started to rain. When we got to where we were going to walk it was pouring and thunder was rumbling all around us. I he’d my Mac on and a cardigan and a t shirt and I got wet through to my skin. We were sheltered under the trees but we had to walk on some road where we weren’t sheltered. When we got home I had a bath and washed my hair. For dinner tonight I made a cottage pie which we had with cauliflower, peas and leeks. This morning I worked in the garden. For lunch we had the last 2 crumpets. 

Wednesday

 Today was the coolest we have had this season so far. It was 13 degrees when I got up. After breakfast I went outside to do a bit of gardening. It kept spotting with rain on and off but not enough to stop me. I went in when it was time for lunch. We had a crumpet with butter and marmite. At 2 o’clock we went for a walk we walked nearly 2.5 miles, we walked in the woods, it was a lovely walk and we enjoyed it so much we are going to do it again tomorrow if it’s not raining. For dinner tonight we had bangers and mash with peas and gravy. 

Friday

 Today we were going out on our bikes 🚲 with our daughter so we did the shopping yesterday. We did almost 20 miles, we went to Reepham station where we had a coffee and came back along the track and the shooting school. For dinner tonight we had lasagna with peas and spinach. I have to say my legs ache. 

Wednesday

 Last night I had a good sleep. Yesterday I gardened and made stew for dinner with dumplings. Today I did more gardening because my garden bin goes out this week and I haven’t filled it up yet. We had left over stew for dinner and a bread roll. Tomorrow we are going shopping instead of Friday because Friday we are going out on our bikes 🚲 with our daughter. She rang us today and told us that her son is in London with his work ( from Denmark)  I don’t think she is seeing him though.

Monday

 I got up at 6 and put on a load of washing, when it was done I hung it out. I had fried courgette with my 2 eggs this morning. We went out on our bikes 🚲 again today. I don’t normally do two days riding in a row, so now I have got a sore BTM . I shall have a day off tomorrow and do housework. Our son left after dinner because he’s got to work tomorrow. For dinner tonight we had salmon with broccoli, green beans and mushrooms, dessert was raspberries and blueberries with cream. 

Sunday

 I have had a pretty good week. I went to the City on Wednesday and my sister in law and I were ladies who lunch. Thursday H and I went to Pensthorpe and did a walk round the lakes. We got a free coffee because their wi fi wasn’t working so we couldn’t pay. Yesterday I went for a walk and today we went for a bike ride. We did 18 and a bit miles. It’s the hilliest ride we do but we enjoyed it. We went to Bread sauce for coffee and cake and sat outside in the sun. For dinner tonight we had beef with potatoes carrots broccoli and broad beans.. For dessert we had strawberries and raspberries and cream. I feel stuffed. 

Monday

 I got up at 6.30 and had my breakfast 🍳. I did a load of washing but it was raining so I didn’t hang it out. It’s a pity it was raining because we were going to Pensthorpe for a walk. I love it there but it wouldn’t be much fun in the wet. So when the rain stopped I went for a walk on my own. When I got home from my walk I got us lunch. We had bacon rolls and a cup of bovril. This afternoon we watched a Grace and for dinner we had pork steaks with jacket potatoes and baked beans. 

Sunday

 I got up and had breakfast 🍳 eggs and as I broke them into the pan both the yolks broke, I did not enjoy them. To make matters worse my stomach still isn’t right. I dare not go out on my bike so I had a ride upstairs next door to the toilet. I feel alright now but I did at this time last night. This afternoon I did some pruning in the garden and some hoeing. When I came in I made a dozen bread rolls. For dinner tonight I made a liver and onion casserole. With it we had potatoes, mushrooms and green beans. 

Still Friday

 I am feeling better I think. Our daughter came round anyway and on her way home she was going to bike and see her husband who was working in Horsford . So H got my bike out of the garage and I went with her it was only a short ride, just over 5 miles. I felt better after the after the fresh air. For dinner tonight we had steak and kidney pie with new potatoes French beans and carrots. Last night we had chicken thighs, cabbage, potatoes and carrots. 

Friday

 I have been looking forward to today all week because we were going out on our bikes with our daughter. We haven’t done that for ages. Well I have been up all night with the runs! Typical! It’s now 7 a m and I am still not right so I had to ring and cancel. It’s 2 years ago since I had my stroke (4th September ) so I should think myself lucky that I can still ride my bike at all. I feel as if I have let everyone down. I didn’t do anything yesterday because we were doing this ride and I wanted to be able to keep up with the others. I feel as if I wasted a whole day, and the way I feel now, after getting no sleep is that I am going to waste another one. H has just brought me in a cup of tea. I daren’t eat breakfast. 

Tuesday 3 rd of September

 Yesterday we went for a bike ride (20 miles) . Today it was pouring with rain when I got up. When we went to Lidl it had stopped. At 12.30 I decided to go for a walk but by the time I got my shoes on it had started raining again, so I sat down with H to watch the Tour of Spain bike race. When they had 87 kilometres to go the rain stopped here so I went for a walk knowing that I would be back for the end of the race. I walked just over 2 miles. For dinner tonight we have got meatballs and pasta in a tomato and pepper sauce. The pepper  I have just picked and chopped up.

Saturday

 I didn’t write a blog yesterday because I didn’t do anything except shop in the morning and go out in the afternoon for fish and chips for tea. My back is still bad but not as bad as it was. We went out our bikes today to pick some Myra bellas ( wild plums ) we did 10 miles. On the way we saw 2 cyclists coming towards us. When we got level with them they stopped to chat it was our daughter and son in law. They had just about finished their ride. For dinner tonight we had paella, and dessert was tiramisu. 

Thursday

 I didn’t have a very good sleep because every time I moved my back woke me up. As soon as we finished breakfast H got the bikes out. We didn’t go out till about 10.30 , we went looking for black berries. We found some but they were small and didn’t taste very nice so we decided not to bother. We carried on and did our ride. On the way home their was a house with apples 🍏 in a box that says please help yourself. So tomorrow we will have stewed Apple and custard for dessert. Our ride was lovely and I enjoyed it. We did 19 and a bit miles. For dinner tonight we had sausages and mash with peas and gravy.

Wednesday

 Yesterday H trimmed our hedge, he made a good job of it considering he didn’t use a ladder. I didn’t want him up a ladder because he often goes dizzy and that would not be good with a hedge cutter on a ladder. I cleared up the bits  as he cut them off. Then at dinner time I got a bad back. I don’t know how I did it. We were going out on our bikes today but  I am in too much pain. Riding my bike usually helps but as I can hardly stand up I wouldn’t be able to get on. We will try Tomorrow instead, we are going to look for blackberries. 

Thursday

 I got up at 6.10 pulled up my blind and it was raining and blowing a gale. I was very disappointed because I was supposed to be going to Yarmouth for the day with my daughter and son in law and the great grand children. Well after breakfast the rain stopped and it brightened up. We went and as we got out of the car on the car park, the sun came out. We had a lovely day taking the children on the snails and other rides. Donkey rides on the beach and paddling in the sea. The wind was too strong to sit on the beach it was blowing the sand along the shore and it was quite painful. We had sausage and chips for lunch on the market. A good time was had by all. When I got home I cooked dinner which was pasta and meat balls followed by fresh fruit. I walked over 3 miles.

Wednesday

 I had a brilliant nights sleep. I had my usual breakfast 🍳 and did a load of washing when it was done I hung it out. I filled the bird bath and watered the pots. Next I went upstairs for a turbo but I onlydid it for half an hour because my right knee was sore. We went out in car to post a birthday card . For dinner tonight we had a pork chop, potatoes carrots and green beans.

Sunday (evening)

 I worked in the garden after I had hung my washing out and cleaned the kitchen. I have finished cutting round the lawn and started the rockery now. H turboed again. For dinner tonight we had pork steaks with potatoes, peas, spinach, runner beans and samphire. Fresh fruit for pudding.

Sunday

 I was going to write this last night but my battery was flat. We went for a longer ride yesterday, when I picked the route H said he would go on a road bike to make it easier for him, I rode my M T B. We did just over 30 miles. When we got home I got lunch, cheese and salad rolls. We have only got 2of my rolls left now and we will have them today. I hope to do some more gardening today but I didn’t have a very good nights sleep so I don’t feel like doing anything at the moment. H is on the turbo again so I must get on and do something. First I will dress and then hang the washing out.

Wednesday

 I got up at 6 because I was too hot. I made a pot of tea and had my breakfast, eggs and courgette. We  were going out on our bikes today so H got the bikes out. I put on a load of washing but it was so dull I didn’t hang it out. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away and read a chapter of my book. I went up and dressed in my cycle gear and when we were ready we went out. We did 15.3 miles. When we got home I made us both an instant coffee and when I had finished mine I went into the garden and done some of the cutting round the edge of the lawn. I did it till it was too hot. For dinner tonight we had a salmon and prawn Wellington, potatoes and runner beans. It was very nice.

Sunday

 I got up at 10 past 6 and had my breakfast. I did a load of washing and when it was done I hung it out. H got the bikes out so I went upstairs to put my cycle gear on. We only did a short ride because our eldest son was coming round. We did 15 miles and when we got home I sent son a message to let him know. I then went into the garden to work . I had only just started when son arrived so I went in again. It was lovely to see him. He brought me 3 courgettes, 2 lettuces and a huge bag of runner beans. All grown bu his wife.

Tuesday

 On Saturday we went to a BBQ round our daughter’s and son in law’s. We had such a nice time. Our granddaughters were there to with their other halves and the great grand children, who kept us all entertained. The food was great 👍 and we throughly enjoyed it. We were supposed to be going out on our bikes on Sunday but it was a hot night and I didn’t have much sleep so I was tired 💤 out so we didn’t go. We went yesterday instead. We all enjoyed our ride, Ringland, Ling, Whitwell ,and Reepham. I thought I would get a good nights sleep after that ride but I was too hot again. 

Friday

 Yesterday I had a wonderful day, my daughter took me to Cromer for the day, we had a lovely day with the great grand children. They love the beach and the sea. We had chips for lunch and candy floss for dessert, so naughty. I wanted to write about it last night but I fell asleep, it must have been the sea air. For dinner last night we had jacket potatoes, beans, pork chops and garlic bread. 

Today was really hot, I walked to the hairdressers and booked to have a trim and when I got home I did some housework. I got all my washing dry again. H went out this afternoon to see his Spanish teacher. When he got home I made us a cup of tea and then we had dinner, spaghetti carbonara. Ice cream for dessert.

Wednesday

 I got up at 6 o’clock I had been awake since 3.45 it was so hot. I had my breakfast and went outside to water the tomatoes and all my pots. Next I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away then I went upstairs and changed into my cycle gear. We went out on our bikes and it was lovely and cool on Marriotts Way under the trees. This afternoon we sat in the garden and for dinner tonight we had chicken in a white wine sauce with pasta. Tomorrow I am going to the beach.

Sunday

 I got up at 6.15 and had eggs for breakfast 🍳. I got dressed and put our sun beds up on the lawn . I went out to sit in the sun and our daughter and youngest granddaughter came round on their bikes. Our granddaughter’s bike 🚲 had broken so they had to push them to ours. They were cycling to ours when it broke, our son in law was with them but he had biked back home to get his van so take the bike back. We all sat in the garden with a coffee. When they left H went upstairs to turbo. I took my shorts off and put a skirt on and went for a walk. It was hot 🥵 I did almost two miles. For dinner tonight we had lamb shanks with carrots, peas and green beans, we had a lolly. 

Saturday

 I got up at 4 o’clock because I couldn’t sleep, so I sat and read my book till H got up . I then made a pot of tea and we had our breakfast. H was feeling dizzy today so he didn’t want to go out on his bike. So I went out on my . I did 23 miles. It was a nice ride. When I got home we had our lunch a cheese roll with home grown tomatoes and a glass of orange juice. For dinner tonight we had paella, a cup of tea and some plums for pudding. 

Wednesday

 I had toast for breakfast because we were having eggs tonight with our dinner. H had taken the bikes out of the garage before I was up. Yesterday I gardened all day. Anyway, when I got up this morning and looked out of the kitchen window and our back garden looked like a scene from a Walt Disney cartoon. There was a family of blue tits round our arch hanging upside down and flying about, there were 2 gold finches sitting on the bed bath, Blackbirds on the lawn pulling up worms 2 hedge sparrows hopping about in the border and pidgins walking up the path. Any one would think we lived in the middle of the countryside. We got ready and went for a bike ride we did 23 miles on and off road. I got a bloody arm after getting caught on a bramble. When we got home I changed and sat in the garden until the sun went in. For dinner tonight we had sausages, chicken nuggets, eggs, mushrooms and broad beans. 

Monday

 I got up at 6 o’clock and put on a load of washing when I had finished my breakfast I hung the washing out. Then I washed and dressed and went out to do some gardening. I was digging up weeds when it started to rain, the sky was really black so I got the washing in again. It didn’t rain properly but I didn’t hang the washing out again. After lunch I went for a walk I went to pick some Myra Bellas it was still raining when I went but stopped by the time I got to the trees. For dinner tonight we had lamb chops with potatoes carrots broccoli and peas. 

Sunday

 I was up at 5.45 because it was too hot to sleep. I had my eggs for breakfast with a cup of tea. Then I washed and dressed and did all the ironing. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away and cleaned the sink. I took my nail polish off and did them again. My daughter was coming round to pick me up at 1 o’clock and take me out for afternoon tea. We were going with her 2 daughter’s. When she got here every one was in the car already. We drove to Hayden and went straight to the cafe. They asked us if we wanted tea or coffee and what flavour scones we wanted there were about 6 to choose from. It was a lovely tea with unlimited tea and coffee. We all enjoyed it and all came out stuffed. We then went into the church and had a look round and then the churchyard, and then we went for a walk through the park, took some photos and then home. While I was doing that H went out on his electric bike. He had a nice ride.

Saturday

 I got up at 6 o’clock and had eggs for breakfast, I took my medication that I have to take and put on a load of washing. Then I got ready to go out on my bike. When the washing was done I hung it out. We did a short ride because H wanted to be home for for the Tour de France. It was a really hot ride. When we got home we had a glass of orange juice and a packet of crisps. For dinner tonight we had pizza 🍕 and chips. I then took my medication and had a bath. I got my washing dry again.

Thursday

 I got up early and got straight on with my housework so I could sit in the sunshine. Our daughter and great grand son came round at 10 and we went to the park we were there for the rest of the morning, when Parker had had enough we came back to mine so he could play in the garden and see great grandad. when they left I sat in the garden but it was really too hot, so I went indoors and watched the cycling with H. For dinner tonight we had salmon with jacket potatoes and broad beans. I lost a pound this week, it’s the one I put on last week. I weigh 125 lbs. 

Wednesday

 I had a lovely breakfast this morning! I had 2 rashes of bacon 2 fried eggs and half a pepper fried.  Then I put my shorts on and went into the garden. Every time the sun went in I gardened and when it came out again I sat down. I was out there till around two when I went to turbo. I did 18 .6 miles in the hour. For dinner we had spaghetti and meat balls in a tomato sauce. Yesterday I made a chicken curry I haven’t made one for ages. 

Monday

 I didn’t think I would get any sleep last night but I slept quite well. I had a horrible pain in my left ankle but I put a sock on and it stopped. I have been stiff today but luckily it was a sunny morning so we both sat in the garden. We had a chicken sandwich for lunch with a beer. I did a bit of gardening. For dinner tonight we had lamb chops with cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and potatoes. 

Sunday

 Today we decided to go out on our bikes. H got the bikes out as soon as we finished breakfast. We got ready and I hung the washing out before we went. We did 18 and a bit miles. I fell off twice , I fell off once last Monday so that’s my 3 times over with, I should be alright now. I don’t think I will get much sleep tonight because I am bruised from head to foot and I can only lay on my back, and even that hurts. H fell off as well . My first fall was into a bush that had been cut down I was trapped under my bike and the bush was full of brambles so I was stuck I called H and he stopped so suddenly he fell of but I didn’t know this because I couldn’t see him. He was alright and came and got me out of the brambles. The second time I fell off hurt a lot more because we were on tarmac. My back wheel skidded in some mud. I landed on my elbow and knee.

Saturday

 Wet again. I haven’t done much to write about over the last 2 days. Yesterday we went shopping in the morning and in the afternoon I did some clearing up in the garden. Today I did some gardening this morning and this afternoon I watched The Tour de France which was very good. Tomorrow I hope to go out on my bike, I hope it’s a bit warmer than it was this morning I was cold. For dinner last night we had paella 🥘 and tonight we had bacon 🥓 eggs 🥚 sausages ,tomatoes, and chips. 

Thursday

 I laid in bed till 7 o’clock when I got up and had my eggs 🥚 for breakfast. We were going out on our bikes today so I didn’t have a coffee but when we were about to get ready it began to rain. So we decided to turbo upstairs instead. H said he would go first so we had a coffee and he went up for his ride. We have had showers all day so we made the right decision. I went up next and rode for an hour. I did 17.3 miles. For lunch we had soup and for dinner we had salmon with jacket potatoes and peas. I gained a pound last week! 

Wednesday

 I had a better nights sleep last night. My itching has almost stopped. I had fried peppers and eggs for breakfast, then I got dressed and hung the washing out. Then I got on with my housework. I vacuumed all downstairs, then I did the dusting. I polished the dining table and did the ironing. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. We had a coffee and I sat down and read my magazine. This afternoon H began watching the Tour de France, so I went out to do some gardening, I was getting on well till it rained so I had to stop and get my washing in. We had beef and rice with black bean sauce for dinner, it was nice. For dessert we had a peach.

Tuesday

 I had a dreadful nights sleep, I think I had about 2 hours. Yesterday I fell off my bike and landed in a bed of nettles, they stung me through my tights and I had bare arms. I got stung on my left leg, my arm and my  bum. When I got into bed it felt as if I was on fire 🔥 and they aren’t much better today. We went to Lidl this morning in the rain as usual and after I had put everything away we had a coffee and a cake, then I walked down to the letter box to post a letter ( in the rain ). We had leftover cottage pie for dinner tonight.

Monday

 I haven’t been out on my bike for a week! But as it was a nice day son and I decided to go for a bike ride. H was going to spend the morning with his Spanish teacher. We did 19 miles on a really hilly route so I spent most of it out of breath. We went to Reepham bread sauce. We came home along the track till where we have to go across the field to get to the shooting school. H was home before us and had got the BBQ out ready for tonight. I had a bath and made a salad to go with our steaks and sausages, we also had squeaky cheese. Fresh fruit and cream for dessert. Yesterday son and I went to Heydon for a coffee and cake after which we went for a walk in the park. There were some black clouds about and we had walked about a mile and son said, looking at the sky I think we should turn back. It’s a good job we did because we got nearly back to the car when the skies opened and it poured. 

Saturday

 I was up by 6 o’clock because I wanted to clean the patio doors. I only managed to clean one side before the sun ☀️ got no them so I will have to do the other side the next time I get up early. Next I had my breakfast 2 eggs and 2 rashers of bacon with a cup of tea. H got our bikes out of the garage ready for our ride. We did the same ride we did on Monday. When we got home we sat in the garden in the sun 🌞 I went in at one and got lunch ( pork pie and beer). We sat and watched the start of the Tour de France 🇫🇷 and at 3.30 I went and sat in the garden for another hour. Then I picked some strawberries 🍓 for tonight’s dessert. We had our baths and a cup of tea then our dinner, a burger with a large flat mushroom stuffed with garlic bread crumbs and cheese, a corn on the cob 🌽, a jacket potato and peas.

Wednesday

 It has been another nice day, it was very cloudy when we got up but warm . We decided to go out on our bikes so while I was making a pot of tea H got the bikes out. We had our breakfast and got washed and dressed and we rode 18 miles. The sun came out when we were half way round so we sat on the station platform at Whitwell and H bought us both a magnum ice cream. It was a nice ride. 

Yesterday was my middle brothers diamond wedding anniversary and we went out for afternoon tea at The Norfolk Mead hotel. It’s a very nice place. We had a very pleasant afternoon. 

Sunday (a lovely sunny day)

 I did a load of washing and hung it out. We had our breakfast and sat in the garden in the sun. We are both stiff from yesterday’s ride. I made a loaf or bread 🍞 it turned out well, I haven’t made one for ages. I watered the tomatoes and at 10 o’clock H made us a coffee. We both sat in the sun all morning. I went in at midday and got us chocolate milk shakes. We had a nice bike ride yesterday, we cycled to Coltishall . We had fish and chips sitting by the river it was nice. We didn’t want any more to eat for the rest of the day, so today we had to have what we were supposed to have yesterday. It was a cheese and onion quiche which felt like a strange dinner for a Sunday. We had it with salad, for dessert we had strawberries 🍓 that I picked from the garden, they were delicious.

Wednesday

 I put on a load of washing as soon as I got up and hung it out as soon as it was done. While I was doing that H got our bikes out ready for us to go out for a ride. We had eggs and for breakfast H had his on toast. It was sunshine and clouds all day till 5 o’clock when the clouds disappeared and it was wall to wall sunshine. When we went out on our bikes the wind was strong. For dinner tonight we had haddock mornay with a jacket potato and broad beans and cabbage. Dessert was a tin of peaches and sticky milk. I feel really stuffed. 

Tuesday

 I got up early and put on a load of washing. I had eggs and sweet pepper for my breakfast with a cup of tea. Yesterday we went for a cycle ride it was lovely and sunny ☀️ all the way round. This morning I went to the hairdressers and then to Lidl. On the way to Lidl we called in at the garden centre where I bought some net to cover my strawberries some canes to hold my gladiolus up and some wasp killer.  This afternoon I went to the dentist. For dinner tonight we had chicken stir fry and for dessert we had rhubarb from the garden with condensed milk. Tomorrow we are going out on our bikes. 

Sunday

 I got up at 6.10 and had eggs for breakfast with a cup of tea. H got our bikes out so I ate a banana to get me round. We got ready and left home at 9 o’clock, we went along the cycle track because it was too windy to be on the road. We had a nice ride, the track is in lovely condition. It’s a pity that it’s going to rain tonight and tomorrow morning because it will mess it all up again. We did 18.17 miles. My back was pretty good while I was riding. For lunch we had sardines, and for dinner we had pasta and meat balls. 

Thursday

 I got up at 7 o’clock after a good nights sleep. I got out of bed only to find my back has gone again. It’s had been better since the weekend. Yesterday we had several showers with one of them having hail in it. Today we only had one shower. I decided to turbo , I did 16 miles an an hour but then carried on for another half hour so altogether I rode for an hour and a half and did 23 miles. For dinner tonight we had pulled pork and tomatoes in a naan bread ( garlic and coriander flavour)   I went our into the garden this afternoon and did a bit of weeding but H came out and told me he had found a film I might like so I had to go back in again. 

Thursday

 I got up at 6.45 and put on a load of washing, then I had 2 fried eggs for breakfast. Our daughter was coming round this morning to take me out, so I did a bit of housework before getting ready. We went to Taverham mill (which is a river walk) . Our greatgrand children had been before and told us what we would see. They are so funny, and don’t stop talking. They both had their binoculars round their necks but refused to wear their wellies. It was really muddy with puddles along the way so they got pretty messy. We had rain and sunshine on our way round but we were under the trees when it rained, so we were sheltered had when sun was out we were in the open. Anyway we all had a good time ending up at the cafe. For dinner tonight we had spaghetti in tomato sauce with turkey meat balls. I made the meat balls last week and froze them.

Wednesday

 I didn’t get up till 7 15 because I had another bad night with my back. It was really bad when I got up but it’s not so bad now. I turboed this morning, it’s funny but it never hurts on a bike. I did an hour and a half and rode 23 miles. I would have ridden longer but H wanted to ride.for dinner tonight we had haddock mornay jacket potatoes and peas. Tomorrow I am going out with our daughter and the 2 great grandchildren . I am looking forward to that.. 

Tuesday

 I didn’t get a good nights sleep because my back is bad again . After breakfast I got ready to go to the City to have my eyes tested. They were really through and I was in there for an hour. I have to have new reading glasses but otherwise every thing is fine. It was a lovely sunny day when I left home so I went out in a t shirt and no coat 🧥 or cardigan. When I came out of the options it was pouring with rain. Luckily my bus came straight away , it was still pouring when I got off. I was wet through by the time I got home. I went upstairs and changed and H made me a hot drink and when I had drunk it we went to Lidl. For dinner tonight we had rice and beef,  for dessert 🍨 we had mango mousse and blueberries.

Monday

 Today has been a nightmare day , we were going out on our bikes, H got the bikes out and I put my circle gear on. H then said he didn’t want to go on the road because it was too windy. It was blowing a gale, we didn’t want to go along the track because we had a huge thunderstorm yesterday after it had been raining all day. So we decided to turbo in stead . So while H was setting it up for me, I changed into  my shorts and got all ready , but H couldn’t load it up because we had no internet. So I changed yet again and gardened. I wed the strawberries and did some more of the patio. We have got the internet back now.  I got a phone call today from spec savers reminding me I have got an appointment tomorrow, I am glad they rang because I had completely forgotten. Yesterday for dinner we had a roast chicken so today we had chicken with a jacket potato tomatoes and beetroot. 

Friday

 I got up at 6.30 and H was already up. We both had eggs for breakfast with e cup of tea. I put on a load of washing then went up and dressed. I hung the washing out when it was done and then H drove me to Tesco’s to do my shopping. He didn’t come in with me so shopping was really quick. After I had put everything away we got ready to go out on our bikes. It was quite cool when we started but after a while the sun ☀️ came out and then it was ok. We did 15 . 88 miles. This afternoon I started cleaning the patio. I have done half of it . It’s a pity it’s going to rain tomorrow I would have finished it. For dinner tonight we had pizza and salad. Mellon for dessert

Thursday

 Yesterday I went on the turbo, I found it hard and was disappointed with my speed. Well today H decided to have a ride on it and went to change my weight to his only to find it was already on his weight. He had forgotten to put my weight in for my ride, which meant I rode round carrying 30 lbs to much round with me. No wonder I could only ride 15 miles in the hour! I have told him that I will do it again next week and see how fast I can go.

Today I went to the City I made an appointment to get my eyes tested and bought myself a top from White Stuff and a crab for my lunch. For dinner tonight I made some turkey meatballs and we had them with spaghetti which I cooked with a tin of chopped tomatoes and some herbs,it was delicious.

Monday

 Today H was mowing the front lawn and a white van pulled up and asked us if we wanted our brickweve cleaned . They did a small section to show what it would look like. And we had it done. Next door came out and saw it and had theirs done too. That was a real bonus because theirs was a mess. It has saved me a job. I spent all day in the garden pulling up forget me nots. They have filled my garden rubbish bin. For dinner tonight we had liver and onions, with potatoes, carrots, green beans and gravy. It was nice.

Sunday

 I got up at 7 o’clock after a brilliant nights sleep and had eggs for breakfast. I put on a load of washing and when it was done I hung it out. We went for a bike ride next, it was a lovely day with wall to wall sunshine. We did a short ride which was a recovery ride for H who did a ride yesterday. We did 15 and a bit miles. When we got home the sun was still shining so we had our lunch in the garden , after we had changed into our shorts. Our Bluetits have flown the nest. They were gone when we got up this morning. For dinner tonight we had sausages, burgers, jacket potatoes, corn 🌽 on the cob and eggs.

Friday

 It was really foggy when I got up this morning, but it cleared quickly. We went to Asda and did our shopping and when we got home we put everything away and had a coffee. Next I went upstairs and put my cycle gear on and went out on my bike. I did 15.88 miles average speed 10.3 M. P H . When I got home we had lunch and I changed again and put my shorts on to sit in the garden in the sun. But the sun went in so we sat indoors and watched the bike race in Italy,  For dinner we had quiche, chips and peas. 

Saturday

 Today son and I went for a bike ride. We had a lovely ride to Reepham. We saw a kite, several buzzards and loads of butterflies. It was really hot and we went to bread sauce and sat outside in the sun with our coffee and my cake. We came home on the track, but we went there mostly on the road. We went along a new foot path we have never been on before, we met someone we haven’t seen for years ,so we had a chat 

When we got home H had finished his ride on the turbo. I sat in the garden for an hour. Then I got dinner, tonight we had chicken with potatoes, broccoli, carrots and asparagus. For dessert we had black berries, blueberries, ice cream and cream. I am stuffed. 

Wednesday

 I got up at 7 o’clock, after a good nights sleep. I put on a load of washing and when it was done I hung it out. I had my breakfast and then ran the vacuum cleaner over the dining room and lounge and took some mince out of the freezer to make a cottage pie for dinner tonight. We got ready to go out on our bikes.  We went to Hayden for coffee and cake. We each had an iced coffee. H and I had a cheese scone with butter and our son had a piece of gluten free cake. We did 24.16 miles. When we got home I got the washing in, all dry. The other 2 were sitting in the sun so I joined them. When son went to work on his van I went in to make the cottage pie. We had it with broccoli, carrots and peas. Dessert was English strawberries and cream. 

Saturday.

 Yesterday it rained here all day, it started at 8.15 in the morning and was still raining at 10 o’clock at night when our son came home from climbing. So I couldn’t go out on my bike and I couldn’t garden. So I had to do housework instead. For dinner we had duck breasts. Today was much better so we went out on our bikes. We had a nice ride,on and off road. We had coffee and cake at Reepham station. For dinner tonight we had pizza and chips. Son had a gluten free one and H and I had half of a normal one each with chips. We all had raspberries, cream and ice cream for dessert. Yesterday we had strawberries 🍓 instead of raspberries.

Thursday

 Yesterday I gardened all day. But today we went out on our bikes. We had a lovely ride going to Reepham along the track and after coffee and cake home on the road. When we got home I changed into my shorts and sat in the garden in the sun. We did 19. 53 miles. Today’s dinner was delicious we had a burger, 2 sausages, a jacket potato an egg, halloumi, broccoli cauliflower carrots and peas. I am totally stuffed!  I put on a pound this week and next week will probably be worse.

Tuesday

 I got up at 7 o’clock after a good night ‘s sleep and the sun was shining for the second day in a row. When son got up he said he was going to work on his van today. I put on a load of washing when I got up and when it was done I hung it out. I worked in the garden this afternoon and have started cutting round the bricks round the lawn. It always takes me a long time to finish it but it’s worth it because it makes the whole garden look tidy. For dinner tonight we had salmon with potatoes carrots broccoli asparagus and mushrooms. Dessert was strawberries. As soon as our son had had his dinner he got ready to go climbing.

Monday 29 th

 Today the sun was shining and the wind was blowing so I hung my washing out and H got the bikes out and we got ready and went for a bike ride. We went to Reepham station for coffee and cake. When we got home we had done 18.69 miles. The wind was strong but on the track we were quite sheltered. It was a nice ride but quite muddy. For dinner tonight we we are having roast chicken and potatoes carrots broccoli and leek. For dessert we have got Eaton mess. All washed down with some of H’s birthday wine. 

Sunday

 I didn’t get up till 7.55. I had my breakfast 🍳 eggs and sent our oldest granddaughter a message wishing her luck because she was running 🏃‍♀️ the London marathon. She did it in 4 hours and 14 seconds. While she was doing that out youngest son and I went for a bike ride. We went to Reepham along Marriotts way. We had a coffee and a cake in Bread sauce and then cycled home again. When we got home our other son was there. So we sat and had a chat. For dinner tonight we had chicken and broccoli cauliflower carrots and roast potatoes and sweet potato. Oh! and gravy. Now I am watching Britain’s got talent.

Saturday

 I got up at 6.40 and put on a load of washing. I then had my breakfast 🍳 eggs. When the washing was done I hung it out, it was really windy so I put an extra peg in everything. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. Our youngest son is home for the weekend, so today we went for a walk round the lake at Blickling Hall. It was a nice walk but very windy and quite cold. The car park was full and so was the cafe when we went for a coffee. We got our drinks from a mobile stall and took it back to the car. For dinner tonight we had duck legs with cauliflower carrots broccoli peas and potatoes. For dessert we had blackberries and blueberries with ice cream and cream. 

Thursday

 I got up at 6.45 and made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. As soon as I had eaten it I hung my washing out. Then I got ready to go to the pain cave to ride for an hour. I did 17.3 miles. When I had finished we had a coffee and I got us cheese and biscuits with Branson pickle for lunch. I worked in the kitchen cleaning the worktops and cupboard doors. For dinner tonight we had a beef pie with potatoes carrots and cauliflower. 

Tuesday

 I had a better nights sleep and didn’t get up till 7.30 . I had my breakfast 🍳 and made myself a fresh cup of tea because H had made a pot of tea and poured me a cup out an hour before I got up! It was stone cold. Next I got ready to go to Lidl. When we got home I put all the shopping away and changed into my cycle shorts to ride upstairs as it was pouring with rain as it always does on Lidl day. I rode for an hour and did 16.7 miles, I rode the London route which I haven’t done for ages. We had cheese and biscuits for lunch with a cup of bovril. For dinner tonight we had beef and rice in black bean sauce followed by a tiramisu and a cup of tea. I was supposed to be going to the City tomorrow to meet my sister in law but we have put it off till next Wednesday because the weather tomorrow is not going to be good. 

Monday

 I haven’t been able to write a blog for ages because I couldn’t get the page up to type on. I thought I would just look this morning and it came up right away,so I thought I had better blog now in case I cannot get it later. Last Wednesday is when it went wrong. We went out for dinner that night, it was our Christmas present from our youngest granddaughter and her boyfriend. They came and picked us up and took us somewhere we had never been before. It was a lovely place and the meals were delicious. I had fish and chips, because I have difficulty in cutting my food up and I am a slow eater. H had fish pie, one of his favourites. My fish and chips were very nice. H enjoyed his. 

On Thursday I went to the zoo with my daughter and the 2 grandchildren it was a lovely day out, the sun ☀️ shone and the children were as good as gold. They are a laugh a minute. On Saturday H and I went for a bike ride along the track to Whitwell were we sat on the station platform enjoying a coffee and an ice cream in the sun. Yesterday I did some housework and some gardening. I gardened for the first time this year without sleeves, it was the first time it has been warm enough, when I looked at my last years diary it was the same day as last year that I took my cardigan off. I had a terrible nights sleep last night and today I am really tired, H has just gone up to turbo but I won’t be doing anything.

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Tuesday

 I had a better nights sleep last night thank goodness. Today is the day we go to Lidl and it was raining again. I think that since we have been going to Lidl it’s rained every time except once. When we got home I got our lunch, we had a chicken roll with salad.with a cup of coffee. This afternoon we both had a turbo, I didn’t go fast because I didn’t want to upset my knees. One is now better and the other one is improving. We had a bath and I washed my hair and for dinner tonight we had rice and beef in a black bean sauce with fresh fruit for dessert.

Monday

 Last night I had the worst sleep ever. I got up 3times between 10 and 3 to go to the toilet and then I couldn’t get to sleep again . So I laid there tossing and turning for the rest of the night and today I have been so tired. It was a lovely day it I was too tired to do anything. I hung my washing out and it all got dry. This afternoon I did a bit of weeding and if it hadn’t been for the wind I could have had my jumper off. It got to 17 degrees here today. For dinner tonight we had the rest of yesterday’s chicken with a jacket potato and baked beans.

Wednesday

 I got up at 7 o’clock and put yesterday’s washing in the dryer. Then I made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. After breakfast I thought I would go out into the garden and plant my dahlias. I dug the first hole 🕳 and the rain started I carried on and planted the first one and got soaked so I gave up and went indoors. No sooner had l taken off my wet jacket when the sun came out. H made me a coffee so I sat and drank it and went out again. I dug the second hole and the rain came down and I got soaked again. This happened twice more and I gave up. I have planted about half. I have to get them in because they are starting to shoot but the forecast is for rain again tomorrow. For dinner tonight we had salmon with baked potatoes and corn on the cob. 

Monday

 I got up at 6.50 and put on a load of washing. Then I had my breakfast. When I had finished I hung the washing out. I then planted my strawberry plants. Our son was leaving this afternoon so this morning he and I went to Aylsham where we went to Bread source for a coffee and a walk round the Church and churchyard. When we left there we went and parked close to a section of Marriotts way and went for a walk . On Saturday we went for a bike ride. I had an Easter egg given to me and a chocolate bunny. I couldn’t get to sleep last night. I was buzzing on a chocolate high. I have eaten less today so I hope I get a better nights sleep.

Tuesday

 We were going out on our bikes today but we got back from shopping too late. We didn’t go as early as planned, I got H his shoes out of the shoe cupboard and as he put the first one on I noticed something on the hall carpet. I thought it was oil but it was a dark varnish. There was a tin of it in the cupboard and it had fallen over and tipped out. It’s made a right mess of the carpet plus’s H carried his shoes through to the kitchen and dripped it on to the dining room carpet as well. So we had to clear it up before we went to the shops. Then we went to the garden centre first so I could get some strawberry plants. Then Lidl then to the chemist to pick up my prescription. When we got home it had gone 11 so it was too late for us to get ready and go out. After lunch I went outside to work in the garden and spent 3 hours out there. We had beef and rice with black bean sauce for dinner followed by apple pie.

Monday

 I got up at 6.10 and made a pot of tea then cooked my breakfast. It was my usual eggs 🥚. After breakfast I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. I washed and dressed after I had cleaned my teeth. H was going to turbo so I decided to go for a walk. It was lovely, the sun was out and the birds were singing, but it was cold. I walked through the woods and the bluebells are coming up, the pond is full of frogs spawn and the pussy willows are out, the grass is white with daisies. When I got home H had just finished his ride so we had our lunch. We had a toasted hot cross bun and a coffee. For dinner tonight we had home made fish and chips. Yes we had lamb steaks with potatoes, mushrooms, garlic and corn on the cob.

Saturday

 I got up at 6.30and put on a load of washing. I made a pot of tea and had my breakfast. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away and when the washing was done I hung it out. Then I had a small coffee and got ready for a ride upstairs. I did 17 miles in an hour. Both my knees are sore. When I finished we had cheese sandwiches for lunch. This afternoon we watched the cycle race and for dinner we had duck legs with potatoes, cauliflower, carrots,peas and asparagus. 

Wednesday

 I got up at 6.30 and had my breakfast eggs next I cleaned my teeth and washed and dressed ready to go to the City on the bus. I went to the bank and deposited my check, then I walked up to M& S to meet my sister in law. I was there first this time. We went for a coffee first and then round the shops I bought a summer top from White Stuff and a shoulder bag from M&S. We had our lunch in Logans. I walked 3 miles today. We had beef and rice with a black bean sauce. The same desert as yesterday.

Tuesday

 I didn’t get up till 7.30 after a good nights sleep. After we had had our breakfast we went to Lidl. We had a cheese roll for lunch with a cup of coffee. When I had finished mine I went out and did a bit of weeding.i was out there for over an hour when I want in to watch The Tour of Catalonia. For dinner tonight we had the rest of the chicken with fried potatoes and tomatoes. We had a lemon mousse for dessert. Tomorrow I am going to meet my sister in law in the City.

Monday

 I said to H last night ‘if it’s dry tomorrow I am going for a bike ride’. And he said if its nice I’ll come with you. It was nice so we went out, we did 19 miles. I didn’t enjoy it as much as my last ride because it was a bit fast for me and I was gasping for breath all the way round. We saw 4 buzzards, a rabbit and a poor dead deer in a field. We had sardines for lunch, and chicken for dinner. It was a whole chicken and I cooked it in the air fryer. It was lovely , we had it with cauliflower carrots broccoli and potatoes. We only ate half so we are having the other half tomorrow. The skin was lovely and crisp.

Saturday

 I got up at 7 o’clock after a good nights sleep and stripped my bed and put everything in the washing machine. It was a dry day so I hung the washing on the linen line. I then had my breakfast. I told H I was going out on my bike but he didn’t want to come so I went on my own. After the heavy rain we had last night there was a lot of water laying about, and the track is really muddy again. But I enjoyed my ride, I just rode round enjoying the sunshine and the wildlife. The primroses are out all along the banks and I saw 4 buzzards, a green woodpecker and I heard a spotted woodpecker. When I got home H put my bike away for me and then he cut the back lawn for the first time this year. We had cheese and biscuits for lunch with a cup of bovril. I made my bed up again and made a beef stew for dinner. We had it with dumplings.

Friday

 I had a good nights sleep so I have felt fine today . I did a load of washing as soon as I got up and hung it out. It was all dry when I got it in. We went shopping and when we got home I did some step ups then I polished the table and we had our lunch. We watched a film this afternoon and for dinner we had a pizza and salid . For dessert we had fresh fruit with ice cream. 

Thursday

 I have been having some good sleeps lately but last night was awful. So I hope to sleep better tonight. Our daughter came round this morning with our great grand son. She and I took him to the park to play on the swings and slides etc. He didn’t stop talking. He walked all the way there and back. He is a lovely little boy.. Yesterday I gardened. We had salmon and jacket potatoes with baked beans for dinner. I don’t know why this print had changed I must have pressed something but I didn’t know what.

Monday

 I have had a lovely weekend. Saturday the 3of us went out on our bikes, we went along the track and got covered in mud. We did 22.18 miles. Sunday was mother’s day so I saw all my family which was great. Today we had a day out. First we went to Holt and had a coffee, then went to have a look round Baker and Larners , my favourite shop. From there we went to Sheringham Park for a walk and then to Sheringham for fish and chips for lunch. We had a large cod and chips, my cod was so big it hung off the plate. After that we walked down to the sea it was cold 🥶 on the beach, from there we went back to the car and home.  Our son had to leave after tea because he has to work tomorrow.

Friday

I popped to Tesco this morning to get a few things ,when  I got home we had a coffee and a cake and I hung my washing out. This afternoon I did some gardening till H called me in to watch a film. He he did a turbo ride this morning. Our youngest son is coming home tonight for the weekend. I expect we will go out on our bikes tomorrow. For dinner tonight we had liver carrots potatoes cauliflower and peas. 

Thursday

 Both my eggs broke as I put them in the pan this morning. So I thought it was going to be a bad day. But it turned out out well. As soon as I had done all my chores I went upstairs and changed into my cycle gear to ride on the turbo trainer. I did 17.5 in the hour. When I had finished it was lunch time. We had soup and then a slice of fruit loaf toasted with butter. This afternoon we watched the cycle race.dinner was pork chops with cauliflower carrots and potatoes. I have still got a terrible cough. 

Wednesday

 Today Hubbys brother and wife were coming round to see us. They live in Cyprus but have come over to visit all their  family. So I vacuumed up and dusted etc. while H turboed. I changed out of my work clothes and plaited my hair. H had a shower when he had finished his ride. When they got here H made the a pot of tea. It was nice catching up with them it’s a year since we last saw them. For dinner tonight we had a chicken stir fry. Dessert was the same as last night. Tomorrow I am going to turbo. 

Tuesday 5 th of March.

 When we got up this morning it was wet outside but not raining. Well that didn’t last long, by the time we had finished our breakfast it was raining. Everything time we go to Lidl it’s raining . When we came out of there we went to the garden centre , where I got a new liners for my hanging basket and my hay basket. We looked for strawberry plants but they haven’t any yet. When we got home I unpacked and put everything away, we had a coffee and then I went upstairs to have a ride on the bike. I did an hour and rode 17.2 miles. It was hard because I haven’t done any exercise for a fortnight because I had a cold.  For lunch we had sardines and for dinner we have got beef and rice with black bean sauce , dessert is tinned peaches with condensed milk. It’s something I used to have for pudding when I was about 5 years old.

Tuesday

 I got up at 7 o’clock after a better nights sleep, but still not good enough. We went to Lidl and when we got home I unpacked and put everything away ,we then had a coffee and an apple turnover and I went up to turbo. I did a flat course because I have got a sore knee. I did 17.6 miles in an hour, I was pleased with this because I started slowly because of my knee. We had a lovely day on Sunday it was our youngest granddaughters  twenty first birthday and we went to her party. We had a lovely time. Yesterday we went to the City, it was pouring with rain but by the time we came out of bank it had stopped so we walked up to John Lewis and had a look round, then we went to a cafe for a coffee. Tonight for dinner we had beef and rice with a black bean sauce.

Wednesday

 Today is was meeting my sister in law in the City, I was going on the bus. I got on a bus at 20 to 10 to meet her at 10.30. The last time I bussed to the City it took 30 minutes. Today it took 55 minutes. I had to send her a message to say I would be late. There were roadworks on the Fakenham road. Anyway I had a nice day , when we met we went straight for a coffee and then went round the City window shopping. We would have bought something if we saw something we liked, but nothing took our fancy. We had a panini for lunch with a salad and crisps. We had it in Swan Lane but I can’t remember the name of the place. It begins with an L . Anyway it was very nice. My bus home took exactly 30 minutes. For dinner tonight we had a chicken pie chips and peas. When I cooked the peas the microwave blew up. 

Monday

When I got up I thought the bathroom light was on and went in to turn it off,but it was the sun shining through the window.  It’s so long since we have had the sun shining early enough to come through that window. It stayed out all day. I did a load of washing as soon as I got up and when it was done I hung it out. After breakfast I went outside and did some more of the garden path. We had toast for lunch and this afternoon we went for a walk. For dinner tonight we had pork chops with potatoes carrots and cauliflower.

Sunday

 I got up at 6.30 and had my breakfast. I feel better today, yesterday I was so dizzy 🥴 I could hardly stand up. I did manage to do a bit of my path weeding, I thought getting out in fresh air might help. Today after breakfast I got ready to ride on the static bike. I did 17.9 miles in my hour. When I finished I dressed and went out to weed some more path but I only did one slab because it was so cold out there. For lunch I had a bowl of cornflakes,and dinner tonight was haddock mornay, cauliflower sprouts and potatoes. I made some cheese  sauce to pour over the veggies. It was all very nice. We had an apple 🍎 for pudding. If I am not dizzy tomorrow we are going for a walk.

Thursday

 It has rained all day. Our daughter came round this morning with our great grand son. He is such a lovely little boy.  It’s a pity that it was raining because we were going to the swings. We had bacon rolls for lunch and for dinner tonight we had chicken stir fry. I hope it’s dry tomorrow so we can go for a walk.

Wednesday

 I got up at 7 o’clock after a good nights sleep. I had eggs after I had put the washing machine on and the tumble dryer. H came down at 8 o’clock. H said he was going to turbo so I decided to do some gardening. I decided to start on the path, it’s that time of year again. I did 10 slabs which took me to the first step. For lunch we had a cup of bovril and cheese and biscuits we also had a packet of crisps. For dinner tonight we had beef and rice with black bean sauce. 

Monday

 We have had a busy couple of days, biking and walking. On Saturday we biked to Reepham where we went to bread source for a coffee and a cake. Sunday son and I went for a walk and today we cycled to Reepham again. The wind was terrible on both our bike rides. It has done a lot of damage.. There are loads of trees down along Marriotts Way, But all the ones that fell on the track have been cleared but in the woods either side are full of fallen trees. Our granddaughter came round to see us this evening. She is looking  very well. For dinner tonight we had salmon with jacket potatoes, broccoli and carrots. Yesterday we had a roast. It was leg of lamb  with mashed swede,roast potatoes and sweet potato,sprouts carrots, broccoli and gravy.

Thursday

 I got up at 7.30, looked out of my bedroom window and noticed that our car had gone. H had taken it to the garage for its M O T. He was back and watching tv. I was supposed to go with him. I had my breakfast eggs 🥚 and after I was dressed I did some housework. At 11 o’clock H said he was going up to turbo so I went out and worked in the garden. It was lovely 😊 the sun was shining and it was quite warm. I was out there for  2 hours, when I came in we had lunch, soup. I didn’t go out again, H went for the car which passed without having anything done. For dinner tonight we had chicken goujons chips and peas.

Wednesday

 I got up at 7 o’clock and took all the empty clothes hangers out of my wardrobe,63 of them! My wardrobe is much clearer now and I can slide things along the rail. Next I went down and had my breakfast 🍳. I put all the rubbish out and emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. I had to go to the doctor’s  for a blood test and a blood pressure check this morning so we went there and when we got home I went upstairs to ride the bike for an hour and I did 18.2 miles. For lunch we had cheese and biscuits and for dinner tonight we had chicken curry.

Tuesday

I got up at 7 and had my usual breakfast, eggs. We went to Lidl this morning and when we came back I was supposed to go on the turbo trainer but I was feeling really dizzy and I have been dizzy all day. I also had a stomach upset so I didn’t do it. Tomorrow I have got to have a blood test. For lunch we had cheese and biscuits with pickles. I sat and read this afternoon because of my dizziness, but I now came upstairs and I am feeling better. For dinner tonight we had rice and beef in a black bean sauce. 

Monday

 I got up at 7.32 and had my eggs for breakfast. I did a load of washing and washed and dressed then I hung my washing out. We had a coffee and played scrabble. Our no 1 son came round and we all had cheese on toast for lunch with a coffee and for afters we had some of my flapjack. This afternoon we went for a walk we walked for an hour and 20 minutes so we did over 2 miles but my phone was in my pocket and when we got home it said we had walked for 31 minutes and done a mile . It must have switched off half way round. Our granddaughter came round to see us on her way to play badminton 🏸. For dinner tonight we had sausages a burger and chips. I had an apple 🍏 for my pudding.

Sunday

 I got up at 7.37 after a fairly good nights sleep and had my eggs for breakfast. Next I washed and dressed, then I vacuumed downstairs. We had a coffee and for lunch we had yesterday’s left over stew heated up. This afternoon I was going to turbo but it was such a lovely day I gardened instead. It was lovely to get out there. For dinner tonight we had lamb shanks with mashed potatoes and peas. For dessert we had fresh fruit.

Saturday

 I got up at 7.05 after a good sleep.i had eggs for breakfast. After I had washed and dressed I made some flap jack and a beef stew for dinner tonight. H went upstairs for a bike ride. When he had finished we had our lunch, we both had a slice of toast with peanut butter and a cup of hot bovril . This afternoon we went for a walk, today we did 2 miles. H says we will have to do a couple more 2 mile walks before we go further. Dinner was lovely stew and dumplings. 

Friday

 We got up at 6.15 ,had our breakfast, I had 2 slices of toast one with marmite and one with marmalade. Then we got ready to go to Asda. When we got home I unpacked and put everything away then I hung my washing out. Next I got ready to ride on the turbo trainer. My weight was put in right today. I rode for an hour,then H had a ride. When he finished we had our lunch. We had a tin of pilchards with beetroot and bread and butter. I got my washing in and it was all dry. For dinner tonight we had salmon with peas and baked potatoes.

Thursday

 As soon as I got up I weighed myself. I am back to the weight I was before Christmas. (125.4 ) lbs. I had porridge for breakfast but I didn’t like it I will not be having it again. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away and we had a coffee and I fed the birds. For lunch we had a cuppa soup and a peanut butter sandwich. After lunch we went for a walk we went further than our first walk and next time we will go further still. When we got home we watched the rest of the detectorists. Dinner tonight was a chicken stir fry. 

Wednesday

 I got up at 6.54 and had my eggs for breakfast. H came down at 7.30. I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. I dressed and went outside to put the rubbish out. Then I got ready to go to the City on the bus. When I came home again I got off the bus a stop before mine so I could have a walk. So with walking to the bus stop, the walk in the City and the walk home I did a total of 1.56 miles. I bought a jar of cockles on the market for our lunch, they were nice. This afternoon we watched some more of the detectorists. For dinner tonight we had beef and rice with black bean sauce. I had a bath and washed my hair and now I am going to watch my soaps.

Monday Our granddaughter

 I got up at 7.44 after a good nights sleep. I put on a load of washing and when it was done I hung it out. I got it all dry. H and I went for a walk. We also booked our car in for an M O T.  H wants to start walking more and this was our first one. We walked for half an hour and we did 1.16 miles. Next time we will go further. It was very windy . When we got home we had our lunch, salad . Our granddaughter came round to see us this afternoon, it was nice because she brings us up to date with what is happening in the family. For dinner tonight we are having pork belly slices with jacket potatoes and peppers.

Sunday

 I got up at a quarter to seven and had eggs for breakfast with a cup of tea. I was going to do a ride upstairs even though I did a short one yesterday. I got on the bike and started to pedal and it felt really hard. I thought it was because I rode yesterday.( I don’t normally do two days in a row) Anyway I carried on and did two laps of a course and it took me just over an hour. When H was changing it for his ride I noticed that he had put my weight in as 157 lbs when I am only 116 lbs! So I was carrying 41lbs extra weight round with me,it’s no wonder I was slow. For lunch we had pilchards, and this afternoon we watched the detectorists , we watched several episodes. For dinner tonight we are having cod mornay, cauliflower,peas and potatoes. Tonight I am going to watch dancing on ice.

Thursday

I got up at 6.54 and had my breakfast (eggs) and when I had finished I got dressed. When I came downstairs again I got on with my housework. Our daughter and our great grand son were coming to lunch,so I wanted to get it all done before they came. H went up for a turbo. When the door bell went I went to let them in and there was this little smiling face waiting for me to open the door. He was as good as gold the whole time he was here. When they left I cleared up the toys and then H and I watched a Vera. For dinner tonight we had beef ribs potatoes and baked beans. I had a really good sleep last night, I don’t expect I will get two in a row.

Wednesday

 Today we went to the City. We went to the bank and to Holland and Barrett for some glucosamine and vitamin D tablets, we did a bit of window shopping and when we walked through the market all I could smell was chips. They smelled delicious. When we got home we had a cup of coffee and cheese and biscuits for lunch. Oh and a cuppa soup. I had a bath and washed my hair. For dinner tonight we had chicken stir fry it was lovely, H cooked it so l could dry my hair. We had peaches and cream for dessert again because we wanted to finish the cream . 

Tuesday

 I got up at 6.45 and the temperature was -5 degrees centigrade. I turned the heat on, made a pot of tea and had my eggs for breakfast. At 10 o’clock we went to Lidl. We had cheese on toast for lunch and then I went for a walk. It was freezing 🥶! I did a short walk round the block,when I got home I was frozen. For dinner tonight we are having chicken that was left over from Sunday. We are having mashed potato, cauliflower,carrots and gravy with it. We are having peaches and cream for dessert.

Monday

I got up at 6.20 and had my breakfast eggs and a cup of tea. H and I sat about till our son got up, then I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away,put all the rubbish out and filled the tumble dryer. We got ready to go out we were going to Cromer for a walk and then going to the Fox in Hevingham for our lunch. It was my Christmas present from my no2 son. When we got almost to Cromer the Ploughed fields were white with snow. When we got out of the car in Cromer we nearly got blown over. It’s the strongest wind I have ever been out in. And I am 85. We went for a short walk and an old man sitting in a shelter said you are mad as the 3 of us walked past. It began to snow and it was freezing so we went back to the car and went for our lunch. Our granddaughter came round this evening on her way to play badminton. Our son left to go home so now we are Darby and Joan again. 

Sunday

 I did a ride upstairs today because it was too cold to go out. I did 19 miles in an hour. It’s the fastest I have been for a long time.  Our son went to the gym this afternoon and H and I fell asleep 💤. For dinner tonight we had roast chicken with roast potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, Monge tout, sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. It was nice. Tomorrow our son is taking us out to lunch, it’s part of our Christmas present. Dancing on ice has started today so we had to have dinner early because it’s one of my favourite programs.

Thursday

 On Tuesday  I got stung by a queen wasp. I was sitting on my bed after my bath and I felt this excruciating pain in my right hip. Then when I bent down to put slippers on I saw a queen wasp crawling on the carpet. Even then I didn’t put two and two together. It wasn’t until I got in bed and laid on my right side and it was painful, I got up and looked at my hip in the mirror and I realised I had been stung. I had a swelling and a red patch that too big for my hand to cover. I didn’t get much sleep at all that night it itches but if I scratch it it hurts. Wednesday we had to go to a funeral and I don’t know how I managed it I was in agony. It’s still bad but I got some sleep last night because I was exhausted. I can now cover it all with my hand so it’s getting smaller. For dinner tonight we are having pie, chips and peas.

Sunday.

 I didn’t get up until 7.20 this morning I had a good nights sleep. I had eggs for breakfast, yesterday I had porridge for a change. I did a ride on the turbo at 10 am and not much else all day because my back is really bad. It’s been bad for a week now, it’s the longest I have had it for a long while. For dinner tonight we had liver with potatoes carrots and cauliflower, yesterday we had cod and chips home cooked.

Thursday

 I got up at 6 after a good nights sleep. I did a load of washing and put yesterday’s in the tumble dryer. I had my eggs for breakfast and I emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. Then I took the rubbish out, while I was outside I did a bit of clearing up in the garden. Next I did a bit of clearing up indoors because our daughter was coming round and bringing our great grand son. He is a lovely little boy and likes playing with his great granddad. For dinner tonight we had chicken stir fry 

Wednesday

 I had eggs for breakfast and then I put on a load of washing, emptied the dishwasher and put everything away, and emptied the tumble dryer and put it in the airing cupboard. Then I laid down on the floor and did a load of exercise’s then I did my “ weight “ lifting and after that I went on the turbo trainer. I only rode for half an hour because my knee was painful. For dinner tonight we had beef in black bean sauce with rice. H turboed after me but he did an hour.

Monday (1 st Jan 2024)

 we both got up at 6.30 and had our breakfast, I had eggs. I did a load of washing and emptied the dishwasher and put everything away. We had a coffee and I cleaned my bedroom windows on the inside. I cleaned the kitchen and for lunch we had cheese and biscuits. After lunch we got ready to go to our daughter and son in law’s for New Years dinner. Our son in law picked us up and drove us there.we had a wonderful roast . Beef, batter pudding , roast potato’s cauliflower, peas, carrots and gravy. Lemon cheesecake for pudding.  It was delicious. After dinner we had a game of scrabble and I won. We had loads of drink too. And our granddaughter brought us home.