Sad but happy

The neighbour we have looked for ever since her husband died 4 years ago has decided that she needs more care and security then she has in her bungalow, so is moving into sheltered accommodation in our local town. To be honest it is a welcome decision. Both her children and us were concerned about her especially after she fell recently. Two of her  children  live abroad and her youngest son an hour away, so DB and I were the first port of call in an emergency. I also went over most days to check she was ok.

It is sad, we will miss her, but it is the right thing for her to do. She was bothered about no one going to see her, I assured her that only severe illness or death would stop us form going in to see her. I will probably go when DB goes to The Evergreens, she is only just down the road.

Laundry caught up, we went to the farmers market for fresh veg. I have decided that I need to alter my way of shopping, supermarket veg is not good, so in future we will get our veg from the market. I am also going to have a weekly order delivered from either Morrison or Sainsbury.

I still have some bits to put away and the suitcases to slide under the bed. I could do with a valance that goes round the bed and hides whats underneath. Might think about it when we have the room decorated.

So mince and tatties with cabbage and carrots, I have also cooked a crumble from apples that have fallen from the tree and some blackberries.

Home again

We had a bad journey back, it took us 4 hours to get home. Lots of traffic.

We enjoyed the time away, different in that we stayed mostly local apart from our visit to Blickling on Tuesday. Very few photos taken. We were lucky with the weather, we just had a shower on the way home today. It has been quite windy though.

Yesterday we spent in Sheringham. We went to Morrison for  a fish and chip supper - 2 for 1. not bad, fish was very nice as usual. We then had a hunt for the petrol station to fill up before we set off for home.

Cases unpacked, clothes washed and in the dryer, everything put away

Nice guest house, lovely and clean and although it was a continental breakfast there was plenty to eat.

Ding supper tonight. I have taken out a kilo of mince to make into mince with tatties and bol sauce. That will keep me out of mischief tomorrow.

I now have to settle down and get some cards done and some presents sorted.

Wednesday

Wells next the Sea today, park overlooking the harbour. We decided to have lunch, sausage and chips. We left just after 3 pm. I got sandwiches and pork pie for supper.

Tomorrow is our last day before we travel home.

Tuesday

 Today we went to Blickling House, reputed to Be the birth place of Anne Boleyn. Very large house undergoing some restoration. We had a nice meal in the cafe. Called at an artisan village on the way back to our B & B.

Sandwiches and yogurt for supper. Tomorrow we plan to have a stroll round the local market.

Yesterday was fine, today we have had several heavy rain showers.

Monday

After a slow start we left home just after 12.30. Good journey, we arrived slightly ahead of time. Nice quiet ground floor room. Bed is comfortable, the shower room nicely fitted. It's a shame that the sealant is badly marked with mould.

Today we went down into the town and parked overlooking the sea. I took a picnic with us. DB had a bit of a walk round. I sat and read.

We came back and had a siesta. A cup of cappachino and then we went into Cromer. Morrison's cafe was open, so we ordered a hot meal. DB had steak pie, I had Mac and cheese there was an offer. After 3pm you got  two for the price of one. Back at our accomodation we spoke to a couple who were just going out for a meal. They are travelling on tomorrow.

We have plans to goto an artisan village to have a look round. Wednesday there is a market which we will have a look at.

We did have a bit of a panic tonight when DB could not find his wallet. After turning the car upside down he found it on the floor. Shortened my life by a few minutes at least!!

A bright sunny morning

We decided that today was Sunday as we would have to be up and at 'em tomorrow. So breakfast in bed, managed washed and dressed just after 9.30.

I have been busy pulling the last bits together, except those that have to wait till tomorrow. DB's case is packed, just the few last bits to go in mine in the morning. We are having a late, 'all day breakfast' before we set off. Will pack rolls etc for tomorrow nights supper.

DB is out in the garden making sure everything is ok. I need to nip over and see our neighbour.......her son and his wife came yesterday and took her out, want to see how they got on.

I managed to do all 6 of the snowflakes yesterday, so along with all the others I need now to soak  off the stabilizer and dry them before they get a warm press to flatten them. 6 pressies sorted.

Medication is working, if I drink much more water I think my internal organs will float. Conscious of the fact that drinking too much water can be as bad, if not worse, than not drinking enough!!

Ding supper tonight, just for a change, need to see what DB wants. I might have sweet and sour pork or possibly curry.

Its warmer

as the weather forecast said it would be. I pushed the quilt down last night was too hot.

Medication arrived just after 4pm yesterday, so I managed to get 2 lots taken, feeling better this morning.

A clearing up day, I started on the 6 ornaments yesterday want to to get them finished before we go away, case needs checking and I need to put out my clothes for Sunday. Will put a wash in tomorrow night and dry them in the dryer before we go on Sunday.

There is a Morrison order coming this afternoon with fruit etc for us to take with us. I must remember to put the cool box on to ice down overnight tomorrow.

Gardener here this afternoon, weeding needs doing and also strulch put down. I need to harden off some plants ready to be planted when we get back, I got a cheap load of bedding plants.

Supper tonight is the usual fish and chips, will also finish off the jelly thats left.