Well Friday anyway. When you retire the weekend doesn't really matter all the days are much the same really, the only difference is that Vin goes to Tesco on Saturday and Sainsbury's on Sunday, so we get stocked up for the week between them.
This morning a delivery came from QVC via the postman of chocolate brownies which we have for our Christmas pudding. One of those on a plate with a dollop of Creme Fraiche and a few raspberries is perfection. Suits us anyway! They are now in the freezer till the due date. Enough of the "C" word till nearer the time.
We have of course stayed in today, it all seems to be quite quiet everywhere todday, maybe everyone is getting ready for going back to school next week. Glad of that however the coffee shops will be quieter. Talking of coffee shops, Costa was bought some years ago by Whitbread for 19 million and Coca Cola has just bought them now for 4 Billion.! Now that is a good investment. Money makes money it seems.
Little Jessie has been outside for few short minutes twice today, both of them she sat in front of the back door waiting to be let in.
He carried her inside and put her in front of me for a nice stroke, but she wasn't happy and struggled to go. Ah well you cannot win them all.
Yesterday was an appointment at Aintree for one thirty. That breaks the day up nicely but it is still a rush to get there on time. Vin went off to park and then left me, not for long because Cathy called me in after a few minutes. Shehad a look at the feet and did a bit of scraping, and asked the orthopist to check the slipper that we had with us.Seems that they were thinking that the sole was rubbing the foot.so she swapped the insole round to give more support underneath. Vin came back after parking in the outside park where you get a half hour free, so we were gambling that it wouldn't be any longer. At the end of the appointment he pushed me towards the waiting area and absolutely ran off to get the car in case it ran out of time. Funny really because in the end the barrier was up so he needn't have bothered! Home then for lunch then I couldn't be bothered coming back upstairs so doing this a day late. Never mind!
Today in for a change and trying to make an appointment to get my hair cut and blowed but having a problem getting anywhere, the one I phoned in Formby couldn't make sense of an awful lot of noise in the background and the girl on the phone said it was a bad line, she wasn't making much sense anyway. The one I phoned in Hightown was an answerphone, which I hate so just hung up. Had a great conversation with someone who was supposed to be from Talk Talk and he was going " this is talk talk here just give me your bank details and we will get back to you, Funnily enough they hung up! Jane rang up at lunchtime too, she is worried because a letter we sent for her birthday hasn't arrived, hope it hasn't gone missing.
Jessie has been in her basket most of the morning, just got up when I came up here after lunch! I think her basket is too comfy.
Way too comfy!
Vin went off this morning to get his glasses from Specsavers. His appointment was for eleven thirty but he got there early, as we normally do. Seems to go in our family none of us, including Jane hate being late, so we always arrive in plenty of time. They had his glasses ready for him and his prescription which he didn't pick up last time. His glasses are great, look really good, and a bit different from his usual.
He nipped into Waitrose because we like a type of biscuit that they do with little bits of coffee in, and he got two packs of those. We did have one with our morning coffee and it was delicious, a bit of a treat really because we very rarely go to Waitrose these days. So we haven't had those for an absolute age. He also went to the library to renew his books and then came home in time for coffee. Good timing Vin. He also was very brave and called in to a hairdressers near to the old one I used to go to. They have moved and gone very expensive and a bit poncey for me. He got a price list which looks quite reasonable so I might be giving them a ring soon.
Our Jane rang this morning, she had a good time yesterday with her mates, getting back at three she said! She was off to Tesco to buy some things for the curry she likes making with chick peas and potato. Seems she is after our money so she can buy a house. They are very expensive in the area she lives in though which is a shame. It is a real problem getting on the property market.
Jessie has been out this morning. Apparently she was on the bed this morning and jumped over me but I didn't feel her at all, must have been fast asleep. She was out at lunchtime for a while and then sat on the doorstep so he had to run to let her in. Little princess.
Sitting here waiting for my cream cake!
Many many Happies Jane, a nice round thirty five today. It seems like yesterday that we had her in Aintree in their Maternity unit which is not there any more. She was seen by Vin at first because it was a Caesarian and she was taken off upstairs to the special care baby unit. A healthy 9lb 10 oz and the staff were thrilled to have a good sized baby to dress up.
She has been a good kid , and a joy to have mostly. We have had ups and downs but so has everyone. Hope she has a lovely day today, she rang up on her way to the bus to go into the city centre to meet some friends from Ticketmaster and then go to the gay bingo later. She always has a good time there. Hope you win loads.
Cool and blowy today it was really cold yesterday and I have actually had the electric blanket on for the last couple of nights. I hate being cold at night so it is a lovely cosy bed for me. Vin of course doesn't have his on because he is far more hardy than I am , but...he is in his long sleeved shirt!
Little Jessie has her own comfy spot in her basket which she really loves. That was a good buy as it is a little bit bigger so she can snuggle into it.
Remember this in Greens in 2006, veggieburger and chips?
Cosy and waiting for cream cake!
Happy Birthday to Vin for today, a sprightly 68 although he says his knees are going! His Princess didn't wake him up this morning but she was waiting when he went down to get coffees. Jane rang early to wish him a Happy Birthday too which was nice, she was off to Tesco later because she needed some bits and pieces for the weekend.
We went off to Dobbies this morning for a coffee I said i would treat him because we have used our vouchers for the month already. Had a bit of a mooch first and noticed that the first signs of Christmas things going up. Loads of cards and calendars and the first decorations up too. Big sale of garden things now as well mostly barbecues and chimneas. Just the thing for the rainy day it is today. We had our coffees then, I had a flat white in a poncey little cup and Vin had a latte with hazelnut syrup which he likes. Shopping then to get our cherry cake, shortbreads and some pasta sauce and also tea lights which were on offer. So a successful trip and a treat!
Actually the weather is very patchy today, we went through bright sunshine and rain as well. Very odd. It is a strange journey because you quite often go through patchy weather. Home to a fairly dry home and dry roads
Jessie was fast asleep in her basket when we got home, not one for greeting you at the door that one, she did plonk herself right in the doorway when I came down from getting changed though!
Nice picture of a posing cat!
23rd August 1973 we were married at Alexandra Hall Register Office in Crosby. It was a Friday and it poured with rain, but it didn't matter to us. The hall was knocked down years ago unfortunately because it was actually a lovely building . It is now a block of retirement homes. I wouldn't change much except that I wish my health was better, but wouldn't change Vin, and our Jane was a blessing. She is 35 in a couple of days on the 27th, and Vin's birthday tomorrow so it has always been a busy week. The best times were when we stayed in Orlando we used to go somewhere special on each of the days. Happy days!
We haven't been anywhere today it is raining again anyway, and quite cool and blowy. Maybe it will brighten up tomorrow.
Our Jane rang up just before lunch on her way to Tesco to get some juice, she was bemoaning the fact that she has a car sitting outside but cannot use it because of her eye. She was having lunch today with Jo one of her friends from university who is also a radiographer in another hospital in Manchester. She rung up after she had been to say she was stuffed with pizza having been to Pizza Hut for their buffet lunch. Hope she enjoyed the salad!!
Little Jessie has really settled into her new basket and gets comfy quickly. She looks lovely.
Boo! I'm coming for my breakfast!
Just an appointment to Aintree to the podiatry clinic. It was for one thirty so what we normally do is have our coffee as usual but a bit earlier, and then get ready. Leave the house at around one and most often get there right on time. Vin goes off to park and I go in and wait. Didn't have to wait long today because Cathy came for me quite quickly, took me off to her room.
Not a lot to do now actually, it is a matter of padding to protect the toe from any further damage till the operation with Mr Butcher in September. She has put a pad on the left foot as well in case that breaks down because there is a callous on it.
Meanwhile Vin was playing games in the car park in and out of the high rise one and then in the outdoor one where you can park for half an hour free. Luckily Cathy finished with me very quickly so we were on our way home by about a quarter to two. Lunch was yogit for me and humus and pitta bread for Vin.
Jessie raised her head up when we came in the door but doesn't bother getting up to greet us. Charming! Vin has brought the new cat basket in from the back of his car last night and surprise surprise she actually went into it. She spent ages padding it first and then settled down for a while. Very comfy she looked too.
I shall lie here and trip people up, but not my Daddy!
