Evening all - a horrible drizzly day that turned into just grey and blooming cold!
7.2 after being woken by the alarm on the PDM at 3.40, was 3.9 ate a Dextro tab and went back to sleep. 10 mins later another alarm, so another Dextro and half a soft stale biccie from the stash on my nightstand. Went back to sleep. Woken again 10 mins later at 4.0 so another Dextro tab which I knew would push me up into the 7s. Woken again at 4:10 by another alarm. Lost my temper, got out of bed and put the PDM on the desk in the study, closed the door and the bedroom door and went back to sleep. Blooming thing not only wakes me but also Julian and it's not fair. Anyhoo we can't hear it that far away, but oddly it never lost contact with the rest of the ironworks. The 7.2 was hardly unexpected.
Had a fair bit to do this morning so no time to post and was meeting my friend for lunch in town. We visited a new restaurant. Or rather a restaurant that has moved and started opening at lunchtimes. I had mussels in a garlic/cream broth and my friend had potted shrimp and crayfish in spiced butter. Both came with bread, though not much. We shared a portion of new potatoes. Although the mussels and potted shrimp were a decent price the new potatoes were scandalous at £6 for 4 potatoes!!! I mentioned this to the waitress who said she would feed it back. Other than that it was a pleasurable lunch and I think we will go back there.
Then went shopping and I bought a lovely pink top, which will be perfect for my holidays, in the sole shop in town that had anything of interest. Had a cup of tea and a sit down and gossip, another walk round and then Julian picked us up. I enjoyed the day.
aww
@Grannylorraine you do seem to have an awful lot of colds. Perhaps it is an allergy... so sorry... Hugs.
I could do with a holiday. I’m contemplating somewhere warm to just go and switch off my brain for a few days but can’t decide where or whether to go luxury or bargain basement. Suggestions welcome.
How about a river cruise, somewhere like the Douro or perhaps Provence. I recommend Avalon Waterways, we found it very relaxing and interesting - you could do as many or as few excursions as you wish. The cabins are so comfortable, like a luxury hotel room. The staff pamper you, the food is exquisite and the ships only hold max 169, so you never feel overwhelmed.
Ah.. have a nice evening all