We awoke to grey skies and dull weather, which perfectly matched my mood after the argument of last night. Poor Mike had to go into work at 4am this morning, something I find utterly ridiculous. I will be so glad when he leaves this job! He has now worked every day since Monday 12 July, and won't have a day off until this Saturday, the 31 July. I think that's against the law, personally.
Keith and I went to pick him up and he wanted to go to McDonald's. Who can blame him? We queued up at the drive-thru and noticed three police cars opposite the restaurant at the entrance to an industrial estate. There was a car, which looked like it had been abandoned in a hurry, and a battered down fence... Obviously, something was going on!
We went that way home, via Pytchley, and the police were out stopping cars and asking the drivers questions, and a little further on, a police officer was out with one of the police dogs, so it looked like there'd been a chase!
Back home I tried to sort out the table in our study as it was covered with "stuff" that didn't have a home. The sun came out, and Sophie suggested going to Beckworth to buy some treats for Laura. It sounded like a great excuse to have lunch there as well!
Again, the restaurant was busy with a sign warning that service was slower than usual. Sophie didn't seem impressed with the new layout and said it reminded her of a hotel canteen! We shared a delicious sandwich and a slice of cake and indulged in a small glass of Rose (me) and an Aperol Spritz (Sophie).
After we'd eaten we mooched about and Sophie bought her treats for Laura while I purchased a punnet of mushrooms and two bottles of Rose. We rarely drink this kind of wine and I thought today was the perfect day to indulge.
Back home I had a nap for an hour and then we reconvened in the conservatory for cocktails (Vodka Martinis) and Scrabble.
Abbie joined us for dinner this evening and we opened both bottles of the Rose to try. The first, a Californian Zinfandel was lovely, but a bit sweet, whereas the French wine was delicious!
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