No blogs since 26th August, so I thought I would put in some of my diary notes.
31st August. More work on the garden, finishing off the edges of the new lawn. Looks very nice. I will have to spend some time tomorrow cutting the grass as wet weather feeds the lawns and sunshine makes it grow. Cathy et al arrived from Niton, at 11.30am, having come to the end of their very enjoyable holiday. All looked tanned and rested after 10 days in the caravan. Never seen John looking so happy. He is really sold on the IOW, especially along the south coast. A beautiful summers day – sod’s law- the end of the holiday, so I decided to cut the lawn, but Cathy had left her bracelet and ear-rings in the caravan, so after they left to catch the 1230 from East Cowes, we went off after lunch to retrieve them. A nice journey down to Niton and bought some peppermint oil tablets at the pharmacy, to try and cure M’s IBS. Went into the PO and sent the bracelet &earrings off to Wales. Weather was still good so we decided to cut the front lawn. It looked so nice after the cut, that I cut the side lawn. Then I thought I had better cut the new lawn and finished off by cutting the back lawn. What a day. Discovered a large toad in the greenhouse. Nicknamed Horace Horsecollar. The children were intrigued. We left the door open in case he wanted to get out looking for whatever toads eat. We have a new baby squirrel – very dark brown but full of fun and he keeps us all amused.
September came in like a lion and we had sunshine all day. Had a very nice, expensive lunch at Daish's Restaurant. They certainly load up your plates down here. Mum was stuffed - so was I!