I was a bit dismayed to receive a phone call this morning from Booker saying that our delivery was going to be very late as the lorry had broken down... Of course, today was the day when we needed the order really urgently! In the end we had to send Dad to the branch to get some really urgent items (chips, baked beans, tuna) and eventually the order was delivered at 3.30pm!
We've seen a return to the hot, humid weather today and this afternoon has been really warm. I didn't venture out of the office much and by 4pm I was more than ready to head for home. Mikey was somewhere in Moulton so we drove through the village looking out for him and then called into one of the shops so Sophie could buy some nibbles as she was seeing her friends this evening. The shop didn't have what she wanted so we popped to the garage and I filled up with diesel. Just as I was about to use the pump my phone rang and it was Mikey to say he was at work. I'm so glad I didn't drive all the way home and then have to go back again like the other week!
Keith and I had decided to have fish and chips for dinner but we called into the pub in Old first for just one drink. It was great to sit and relax for a little while before we drove to Broughton, picked up our supper and then headed home again. I just had time to sit and digest my dinner before it was time to drive Sophie back to Moulton!
Back home again I sat and watched the first episode of Great British Bakeoff which has made a return to our screens. We'd arranged to pick Sophie up at 11pm and by the time we eventually returned home I was more than ready for my bed!
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Tuesday, 5 August 2014
Pennies from Heaven...
Today has been the first real busy day of the holidays and Mum and Dad had taken the day off! Keith came in with me first thing and as we realised it was going to be busy I called Sophie and told her to get herself in the shower as I'd be picking her up soon!
Leaving Keith at home, we drove back to work and when we saw how few cars there were in the car park she wasn't very happy! However, soon after we arrived back the rain started and our customers started to flood in, some of them with picnics as that's where they been headed before the weather changed...hmmm!
I managed to get a lot done in the office before I braved the crowds to help clear tables and wash up. We didn't leave until 5pm and it was straight home and into the bath for me as I felt all sweaty and dirty. After a laze on the bed with Keith while he watched the cricket I felt a lot better!
Leaving Keith at home, we drove back to work and when we saw how few cars there were in the car park she wasn't very happy! However, soon after we arrived back the rain started and our customers started to flood in, some of them with picnics as that's where they been headed before the weather changed...hmmm!
I managed to get a lot done in the office before I braved the crowds to help clear tables and wash up. We didn't leave until 5pm and it was straight home and into the bath for me as I felt all sweaty and dirty. After a laze on the bed with Keith while he watched the cricket I felt a lot better!
Monday, 4 August 2014
Lights out...
Today marks the start of the First World War 100 years ago and at 10pm we turned out all the lights in our house and lit a candle. I feel very strongly that we should remember the events of the war and never forget how many lives were sacrificed. Both mine and Keith's family were affected - his Uncle died in France and his father took part but luckily came home.
My Great-Grandfather fought in the war and a cousin of mine is buried with my Great Great Grandparents in Stone cemetery in Kent. He was killed in action in 1918 in France.
We watched the coverage on the television which was very moving. I find it difficult to watrch anything about the First War without crying and when they sounded the Last Post, that was it. At 11pm we extinguished the candle and I thought how terrible it must have been for the country facing war like that, especially when they all thought it would be over for Christmas.
Let's hope we never see the like of it again.
Anyway...today has been pleasantly busy at work and the forecast is for unsettled weather for the rest of the week. I'm really hoping we will be a bit busier! After work Sophie and I headed off to the gym for the first time in ages. Sophie had a problem gaining access as the gym had finally caught up with the fact that she turned 18 in April...! We will have to look at her membership and decide if we really want to carry on as at the moment we're certainly not getting the full value every month.
We had a swim in the pool and then a relaxing time in the spa. It's this that I would miss the most, to be honest, but is it really worth paying almost £100 (for the two of us) for every month?
My Great-Grandfather fought in the war and a cousin of mine is buried with my Great Great Grandparents in Stone cemetery in Kent. He was killed in action in 1918 in France.
We watched the coverage on the television which was very moving. I find it difficult to watrch anything about the First War without crying and when they sounded the Last Post, that was it. At 11pm we extinguished the candle and I thought how terrible it must have been for the country facing war like that, especially when they all thought it would be over for Christmas.
Let's hope we never see the like of it again.
Anyway...today has been pleasantly busy at work and the forecast is for unsettled weather for the rest of the week. I'm really hoping we will be a bit busier! After work Sophie and I headed off to the gym for the first time in ages. Sophie had a problem gaining access as the gym had finally caught up with the fact that she turned 18 in April...! We will have to look at her membership and decide if we really want to carry on as at the moment we're certainly not getting the full value every month.
We had a swim in the pool and then a relaxing time in the spa. It's this that I would miss the most, to be honest, but is it really worth paying almost £100 (for the two of us) for every month?
Bucket List update...
1. Visit Boughton House near Kettering
2. Watch Mad Men from the very beginning. I've reached Season 2, but it is a bit hard going at times!
3. Go somewhere I haven't been before, once a month, right up until December. In July we went to Farndon Fields Farm Shop and had a great time buying lots of delicious goodies!
4. Write a story!
5. Grow a vegetable from seed.
6. Go fishing
7. Cook something different, once a month, right up until December. In July I made nachos with chicken for the first time. It was OK, but next time I'll layer the tortilla chips with the cheese and chicken so everything melts into each other!
8. Try my hand at making my own wine.
2. Watch Mad Men from the very beginning. I've reached Season 2, but it is a bit hard going at times!
3. Go somewhere I haven't been before, once a month, right up until December. In July we went to Farndon Fields Farm Shop and had a great time buying lots of delicious goodies!
4. Write a story!
5. Grow a vegetable from seed.
6. Go fishing
7. Cook something different, once a month, right up until December. In July I made nachos with chicken for the first time. It was OK, but next time I'll layer the tortilla chips with the cheese and chicken so everything melts into each other!
8. Try my hand at making my own wine.
Sunday, 3 August 2014
Return of the sun
Today has seen a return to blue skies and sunshine. Keith and I had to go to Booker this morning to get some stuff for work, but once that was out of the way Keith went off for a walk around the Nature Reserve while I mowed the lawn and tidied up the garden. Although it's been sunny today it certainly hasn't been as hot as it was last week.
Mikey went off to Brixworth to see his friends so we had a very quiet afternoon. I had a look at my Family Tree to see if I could find any more Great Uncles who had fought in the First World War. It's the anniversary of the start of the war tomorrow and the news is full of the commemorations at the moment. I have a Great Grandfather who fought in the war but thankfully (for me!) he came back to have my Grandmother.
In the evening we had a roast dinner for the first time in ages - we've got out of the habit lately with the hot weather and it was a real treat for Keith to make a traditional dinner. Afterwards we watched the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games - can we have just a bit of a rest from sport for a while now?!
Mikey went off to Brixworth to see his friends so we had a very quiet afternoon. I had a look at my Family Tree to see if I could find any more Great Uncles who had fought in the First World War. It's the anniversary of the start of the war tomorrow and the news is full of the commemorations at the moment. I have a Great Grandfather who fought in the war but thankfully (for me!) he came back to have my Grandmother.
In the evening we had a roast dinner for the first time in ages - we've got out of the habit lately with the hot weather and it was a real treat for Keith to make a traditional dinner. Afterwards we watched the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games - can we have just a bit of a rest from sport for a while now?!
Saturday, 2 August 2014
Let it rain!
As forecast, the rain arrived today and with it, much cooler temperatures. Sophie and I went to Market Harborough at lunchtime and dodged the showers - it really came down heavily while we were having lunch in Caffe Nero sending everyone who was sitting on the "beach" in the square fleeing for cover!
Sophie couldn't resist going into New Look and treating herself to a pair of shoes and a lovely khaki anorak which she promptly wore! We ran to Duncan's and had a lovely cocktail tasting - I sampled (small samples!) a Negrino and a Lavender Martini and both were delicious. I bought a bottle of whisky for my Dad as it's his birthday in a week's time plus a couple of bottles of wine for myself. The shop was very busy and the Cocktail men were having a great time mixing all the different drinks.
From Duncan's we ran to the new Gallone's Ice-cream parlour which was almost next door. Sophie treated me to a sundae and very good it was too. The place was packed with people enjoying the sweet desserts while the rain fell steadily outside.
On the way home we called in to see Mum and Dad so Sophie could tell them all about her holiday. She'd bought them a bottle of wine and some chocolates so they were very pleased with that and they had a great time listening to all her tales, some of which I hadn't even heard!
In the evening we had a Chinese takeaway but we resisted going to the pub while it was being cooked!
Sophie couldn't resist going into New Look and treating herself to a pair of shoes and a lovely khaki anorak which she promptly wore! We ran to Duncan's and had a lovely cocktail tasting - I sampled (small samples!) a Negrino and a Lavender Martini and both were delicious. I bought a bottle of whisky for my Dad as it's his birthday in a week's time plus a couple of bottles of wine for myself. The shop was very busy and the Cocktail men were having a great time mixing all the different drinks.
From Duncan's we ran to the new Gallone's Ice-cream parlour which was almost next door. Sophie treated me to a sundae and very good it was too. The place was packed with people enjoying the sweet desserts while the rain fell steadily outside.
On the way home we called in to see Mum and Dad so Sophie could tell them all about her holiday. She'd bought them a bottle of wine and some chocolates so they were very pleased with that and they had a great time listening to all her tales, some of which I hadn't even heard!
In the evening we had a Chinese takeaway but we resisted going to the pub while it was being cooked!
Friday, 1 August 2014
Another month!
We ended another week on busy note as the weather overnight was rainy, thus making the ground wet and not good for visiting the park!
I was up early despite my late night and I picked up Mum to take her into work as Dad was waiting at home for a man to come and sort out their boiler. Their hot water has been playing up for some time now and, in fact, a lot of things are going wrong in their house at the moment. I'm not really sure I've enjoyed July to be honest and I'm mightily glad that today is the first day of August, thank goodness!
Mum and I had to go to Booker today and the place was very busy with lots of customers doing their shopping. I certainly haven't missed doing a large shop there and I think it'll be back to the ordering next week!
Today has been warm and humid and it was a relief to get home knowing it was Friday. Sophie hadn't done a lot all day and was lying in bed when I arrived home watching something on Netflix...next week she's back at work!
I was up early despite my late night and I picked up Mum to take her into work as Dad was waiting at home for a man to come and sort out their boiler. Their hot water has been playing up for some time now and, in fact, a lot of things are going wrong in their house at the moment. I'm not really sure I've enjoyed July to be honest and I'm mightily glad that today is the first day of August, thank goodness!
Mum and I had to go to Booker today and the place was very busy with lots of customers doing their shopping. I certainly haven't missed doing a large shop there and I think it'll be back to the ordering next week!
Today has been warm and humid and it was a relief to get home knowing it was Friday. Sophie hadn't done a lot all day and was lying in bed when I arrived home watching something on Netflix...next week she's back at work!
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