In Between Days

Tuesday.

We caught the 9.30am bus to the City. Of course that meant an early coffee at Black Sheep, a trip to Boyes to buy hamerrite paint to cover and stop the rust in our jack o lantern cauldron. 

We then went up to TKMAXX in Trinity Square to pick up an arsenic bottle Kev had ordered online, obviously I saw another bottle, smaller and ornate with a rose on it perfect for my tier tray for Valaween, for now, it looks perfect sat next to the Evil Queen. And a Vintage card banner which will go up nearer Halloween. 

We walked to the tram stop and caught the tram to the station. We walked down by the canal having a few stops on the way, drinking water as it was very warm and humid. 

We went to Homesense, and Kev found the figures he was looking for and a couple of mugs to complete the new mug station. I didnt find my item, a picture I want, but no matter, its early in code orange season, so plenty of time. 

We walked over to Sainsbury's to get some food for us and Willow. We bought a trifle as a treat as we have no doubt walked that off. We got an uber back home. I've walked 8,454 steps. That's a lot for me as my daily limit is usually 3,000 to 5,000. Ankle is puffy now, and I know I've done it, but, no pain, no gain ( or in my case, loss) 

I have however, gained a couple of bites on my legs for my trouble. I was in calf length shorts and a t-shirt, but the canal area has a lot of vegetation, and standing as well as moving water. No surprise really. A bit of tea tree oil and aloe vera gel will sort those out. 

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Friday.

We met Charlotte at the bus stop so we could catch the bus into Bridgeford. 

We went for coffee and then to get food. We were saying that since we finished work, we waste less food than we used to because we only buy what we need daily now, instead of having to buy stuff in advance because of being at work. Buying as and when we want to is great, we don't change our minds on what we want, whereas we would buy stuff and then go off the idea, fancying something else rather than what we had in. 

We came back home and Kev took what washing we had over to the laundry. 

In the evening we started watching The Vampire Lestat on BBC Iplayer, it started earlier on this week, so we waited until we could watch a few. I must admit, it is stunning, lives up to the last two seasons, and to my mind the story telling goes from strength to strength, I think Sam Reid is the ultimate Lestat, and can't imagine anyone else playing him now. I've even accepted Jacob Anderson as Louis, because he embodies Louis, and doesn't play him as a victim. 

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Thursday.

Should be subtitled, as the misadventure of those with a bus pass... For a change we went to Victoria Retail Park, we wanted to check in at the TKMAXX there as that gets less picked over that the town centre one, but still no luck on the picture. We also wanted some things from B&M, sink unblocked for the bathroom, as that is slow draining. Some exfoliating foot masks, for us both, as we both need to take care of our hard skin, without being too harsh with the foot file. 

All that was fine until we got the 45 back. We didn't know that they have two number 45 buses running, one that takes you back to the city and one that only stops in Bakersfield. Guess which one we got. Never been up there before, and we had no clue where we were. I could hear someone calling Chelle, but thought it couldn't possibly be me, so ignored it at first. Turns out it was Sue and Pete! They'd just been to the doctors and spotted us, at least they were able to point us in the right direction to get a bus back into the city. We got a 27 back to Victoria Centre and went down to Black Sheep Coffee for lunch and much needed coffee. We then got the bus back home. What an adventure, next time we really must check we have the right 45 back! 

When we got home the new Disney Halloween bag had come. Kev loves the one we got free in Disney last year, as soon as the new one came out. It gives him chance ro repair the old one and give it a much needed wash. He uses it so much. Hence why he didn't hesitate to get another one. 

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Wednesday. 

We waited in for Charlotte before getting a bus into Bridgeford to grab coffees and head to the park. They've replaced the crown with a distressed metal ball made of flowers. The gaps in between to me look like bats, but then they would to me maybe...

We bought food from M&S, Charlotte treated us to a quiche, kindly. 

We got the bus back home and chilled out by the fan as it was flipping hot outside. 30° at the hottest part of the day. 

Kev watched the Liverpool match overnight, I set the alarm for him so he could get up in time to see it, I stayed put in bed. 

It was a sticky night indoors so both fans were on max to help combat it. I am longing for some cooler nights, and days if I'm honest. Summer is lovely, but you can't beat that nip in the air of autumn, definitely my favourite season, with or without Halloween. 

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Up around 7am, showered and out the door for the 8.30 am bus, which by the way, was running late. No matter, we got off the bus at the station, walked down the canal ( good way to get our steps in ) We went straight to Homesense, to look for the faceless witch I wanted the other day. I allowed myself to get talked out of buying it, instead of going with my gut. Not really Kev's fault he didn't know that I have a plan to have a dark academia theme this year. 

Once Summerween is over, I will totally rearrange the "mantle" to echo the dark spooky theme. I made a little change for now, they'll be more as August comes around I will press on with my theme, and put all the cute Halloween decor in the bedroom. Leaving the darker aesthetic for the unliving room. 

I had spoken to Jo Harris before about a exchange she had a couple of parasols to give me and I had quite a few bits and bobs for her. A haunted castle, a candle stick of stacked skulls, a Vampire pig ( biazzare, but you know me and the creatures of the night) a mug tree ( we have so many mugs and Kev bought a new rack. Its nice to know these things will be appreciated and like the stuff passed on to Sue, looked after and loved as much as we have. 

We also grabbed a bargain today 4 glass goblets in faux irradiated green. Beautiful and at £1.30 each we snaffled them. They'll look like wicked potion no matter what we drink. Glowing faintly eerily like something from an apothecary or science lab.

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Friday.

Up early to go into the City. We wanted to check TKMAXX, unfortunately they didn't have what I want, I have an idea to change my "mantle" for Halloween and beyond. I want a sort of Dark Academia look. 

The cute stuff will end up in the bedroom. Apart from my tier tray. 

So, afterwards we went to Tesco looking to find the chocolate crumpets. We found one pack. 

We then met up with Charlotte who came down a bit later, to have Coffee at Black Sheep. 

We then had to wait an hour for a bus home, the service just gets worse. 

We eventually got home, and finished watching The Lost Symbol along with The Canadian Traitors. 

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Thursday.

We began the day with a walk down the canal to Homesense. We were treated by the selection of Summerween/Halloween on the shelves. I was really good, and only bought a candle, Kev bought 4 new bowls so he could chuck the three odd ones we had. We need plates next. Ours have nearly gone. 

We walked back and caught the number 12 from the station. Its the first time we've caught it since the 33 stopped. It dropped us off on Woodview, so we only had to walk up East Moor to get home. We saw Lillian and stood for a natter, then bumped into Kim, the supervisor over the area bungalows. We asked her to check if we could add an awning up out the front of the bungalow. She doesn't see a problem but, will check first do we dont get into trouble, and Mr Busy can't report us, because believe me he would, and take pleasure in seeing us remove it. Some people just need a high five, in the face with a wrought iron chair... 

We got home and my card bases had come from Hunkydory, so I made a birthday card I needed to make for a friend. 

After dinner we both had a glass of red wine we bought from our trip to Aldi last weekend. Its good for the heart and blood sugar control. In moderation, a jammy red really nice and rich, abd a great price point. 

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Wednesday.

We walked to the Precinct and got some bits and bobs from Heron. Including a couple of flavoured waters in cans so we could sit down and drink them before walking back. 

We waited for Charlotte to come round then went to the TBI for lunch, not as it turns out the best idea, as they didn't have a decent selection of food, and Charlotte ended up sending her wrap back as it was basically not cooked and therefore inedible. 

Kev ended up having to do her a bagel once we got home. 

We both had curries, not what we originally wanted, they were okay, but nothing amazing. 

We got home and watched The Lost Symbol series, leaving one last episode for tomorrow night. 

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Tuesday.

I had an appointment at the opticians to collect my new lenses. Thankfully these are much more comfortable and I'm hoping they stay that way. 

We grabbed a coffee from Black Sheep Coffee, before heading to The Roebuck to meet Sue and Pete for lunch. Nice to catch up with them both.

We got the bus home and once home Kev put what washing we needed to do on, before hanging it out. 

I put a card base together using my new alignment tool. Very easy to use and gives me the right position for my mats and layers. 

Later on we caught up on the programmes we missed while we were away. We carried on watching The Lost Symbol. I am enjoying Robert Langdon being played by someone else other than Tom Hanks, never my favourite actor. 

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Monday. 

Kev had to nip to the eye clinic so they could see how the drops are doing for his glaucoma. 

They were pleased, seem to have no side effects, and doing what they should.

Once back in the city we had breakfast at Maccy's ( haven't had one in an age, so a bit of a treat) then we went into TKMAXX. We saw a gorgeous potion shop and a wood witch with cut work that lights up. Both followed us home. It does mean we need to have a bit of a cull. But we know someone who will like what we are parting with. 

We came home and Charlotte was here, so we had lunch here together. All of us plumping for bagels, mine of course being low carb. 

We watched a couple of episodes of The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown on Paramount plus. Its a very good adaptation. 

In the evening we caught up with our favourite YouTube channels. Photo is of the new potion shop. We've replaced one of the spooky houses that used to sit above the bookshelf.

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Saturday.

We needed to restock some of our fresh foods, so we went into town, so we could have our fix of Black Sheep Coffee. Having had poor coffee while we were away, we needed it. 

We then got the Bingham bus and headed to Aldi, we had a side quest to buy something for someone else. That achieved, we also got some of the items from there we needed. 

We got the Bingham bus back to Bridgeford so we could get the items missing from our list from M&S.

The buses were all over the place, so we had a 25 minute wait for a Cotgrave, two disappeared from the boards, no doubt lost in the Rushcliffe triangle. 

We eventually got home, and we started the washing. Three bags of it. It was able to go out on the line as the grey and chilly start to the day had burnt off to reveal a very warm afternoon. 

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Friday.

Travel home day. We were up and ready by 8, had breakfast, then nipped to Coffee One, to get coffee before setting off. It looked like being another beautiful day. 

We got to Rugby and changed coaches to the one taking us home. We pulled in at the Casino drop off at 5.30pm. The cab back was waiting to bring us back to Cotgrave. All in all fantastic service from Sheerings and we won't hesitate to book with them again. Worth every penny extra. Especially the door to door service. 

Charlotte cane round after we got home. We gave her and Ian ( who bought her and our shopping round) the little gifts we had found them both.

We watched The Traitors final ( US) and started the Canadian version.

We had a fairly early night as we were knackered. Giving Willow lots of cuddles.

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Thursday. 

Well, we went on the trip to Bristol. Imagine if you were dropped ( if you know Nottingham) at Canning Circus, not knowing where you were in relation to the city centre. This was us, dropped quite away from civilisation on the outskirts of Bristol, it took us quite a walk to find the shops. Just a massive  urban jungle of hotels, dodgy areas smelling of weed and urine. We found Cabot Circus shopping centre after about half an hour of walking. 

You can imagine that our first  impressions of it were not fantastic. 

We did find a TKMAXX and were able to find The Frankenstein bust I was after. It means we can remove the Cary Grant version, and store him, making room for this more Boris Karlof version. The ever evolving unliving room display. 

Also found a little figure for my tier tray but that's for after the Summerween tray is changed. As I say, it's a movable feast evolving whenever I locate new treasures. 

We came back to the bus, only to find one couple had either lost their way back or decided to leave early or what. I'd be tearing my hair out, if it was me. The coach waited half an hour, but then had to go as his parking permit ran out and we all needed to get back. 

Turns out they were back at the hotel having got public transport as they were bored! How bloody selfish not to let someone know! They could have told them at the desk so that when the driver asked the desk if they had their number so he could ring them! Some people really don't think.

Later on we had food and went to the pub for our last drink. We left around 9.30pm so we had time to pack ready for home in the morning. 

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Wednesday.

A day at leisure around Weston-super-Mare. We had breakfast, then went for a decent coffee at Coffe 1# which we found while wandering around last night. Then we headed to the now open Pier. We had a cyder in Captain Jack's Bar, very well themed. Then we walked through the arcade to the Scoops ice cream cart. Had a Mr Whippy. We sat on the pier for ages, enjoying the warm sun and cool sea breeze. Eventually we dragged our arses off to gift shop, and walked the length of the shoreline stopping every so often to rest on the seats available. We ended up out the back of the Sovereign shopping centre watching kids playing on the splash pad there. We were inspired to find our own fountain. Which we did, took our trainers off and soaked our feet in the cool water. It was lovely and cold and clear. 

After a long while sat there while we dried off, we went back to the hotel to shower and change ready for dinner out at The Regent ( Yates's) and get our table for the England/Argentina match.

Of course we all know how that ended. My ears are still ringing... I do not think we will ever win a world cup again. I was three in 1966 and 60 years later here we are always the bridesmaid never the bride. 

We left the pub after it was over. Everyone was so deflated. So we sort of wobbled back to the hotel and crashed out. 

Despite the disappointment, we had a lovely relaxed day, we had both done way over our step quota. My foot and ankle were a bit swollen, but a good rest overnight and its fine again today if a little tender. 

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Tuesday.

A day at Bath. We had breakfast at the hotel, then went on the coach to Bath at ten, we got there around 12.30 pm. It was busy as there were graduation parties everywhere, proud families and lots of caps and gowns, the tourist places were a little quiet because of it. Which played into our plans We managed to get a few places ticked off which we couldn't do the last time we came. We found Penhaligans fragrance shop and I only went in to see how much they were. I had a sample ( 5ml) of Love Potion no.9 that a friend bought me a few years back and I loved it. So after a bit of uming and aghing I decided to buy the 50ml bottle. It was on my bucket list purchases, that I always fancied having. We came away with a few samples and a satin hanky for Kev with an aftershave spritzed onto it. 

After spending that much we needed a stiff drink, so we found Boaters ( side quest complete, it wasn't a Spoons!)

We then took a stroll back to the coach. 

We had dinner in the restaurant at the hotel, included in our booking as well as breakfast. Then went to the bar we found last night The Regent so Kev could watch the match. We came home after it ended. Photo is of the Grand Pier or Pie ( the R doest light up at night!) Kev took it first thing before it was open, so he didn't have to edit it in Photo Room... 

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Monday. Up at 6am. Had breakfast, fed and cuddled Willow. The relay service picked us up at 7.30am. We got the feeder coach to Rugby at 8am. Really smooth transfer. Very impressed. We got coffees at Rugby while we waited for our coach to Western Super Mare. No hassle, they certainly know their onions. Our coach was air conned and comfy. Driver was pleasant and very helpful. We arrived at the hotel around 3.30pm. It's ok, old, but newly refurbished. Only drawback is there are steps down to the bar and down to the dining room. There is a lift up to our floor however, so I think we can cope. So they have entertainment on each evening ( here we go to Neptune's again!) You'll get the reference if you've watched Benidorm... Always good for a laugh and the drinks are reasonable prices. 

Tomorrow we head to Bath. But we have a side quest, find a pub that's not a Spoons. Nothing wrong with a Spoons, but, we always find the Spoons, so now we laughingly said, let's find something a bit local. We like a side quest. 

We went for a walk after dinner as it was still warm, just round the corner a bit, and found a Yates's, remember them? Then we wandered around a bit and got our bearings, the pier was closed sadly but will open again in the morning, so we might just pop along before or after our trip tomorrow. 

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Saturday.

So we both had a crap nights sleep, my watch died, I forgot to charge it, so I don't know my sleep score, I do know it wasn't great. So I got up around 7.30am, I had a shower, and tried to make myself feel a little more human. 

When Kev got up we went into the city, we had coffee in Black Sheep, and I had one of their yummy waffles with strawberries. If you've ever had one from Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom, these are just as good. That was my breakfast and lunch, I'm struggling to use my carbs and cals at the moment because all I want to do is drink and only have a little food so, I can afford to treat myself a little. 

We are also getting our steps in despite the heat. Although we only went to Black Sheep, and M&S, we walked to Broadmarsh bus station to come home before the heat hit. 

We did the packing, with just a few bits to pop in left, there are a few bits I can't put in because I still need to use them, tablet case, kindle, lense bag, straightners and sandals. 

Always the way. So they will go in last minute. 

That done I did a face mask, used my derma wand ( yes I still have and use the one Kev  bought me for my 40th birthday. Still going strong 23 years later. Skin prepped, hair washed and straightened should be about ready now.

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Friday.

Again another hot one. I have a couple of built in bra tops. I would normally not wish to bare my bingo wings, but what the heck, have you seen worse? Maybe, you've certainly seen better, do I care? Not a great deal anymore, as I get older I've realised it doesn't matter, what does matter is I am cool and comfortable. People will judge. Let them. What someone else thinks of you, is not your problem. You can sit sweltering in a long sleeve top feeling miserable, worried someone will see your flabby arms, or you can just wear a strappy top and to hell with it. Kev loves me regardless, and he remembers me when I was so skinny I looked like I would snap in the wind. Then I wouldn't wear strappy tops because my arms were like skeleton's arms. 

Anyhow, we went to Bridgeford, went to Co-op to get the shorts I saw yesterday, new pants ( you always need new pants to take away with you) and a gift for a friends upcoming birthday. 

We had iced coffees in Caffe Nero, and then nipped into Boots for alka seltzer ( again to take with us) yes we can buy them there, but I like to pack a few 'just in case'.

We got home, and Kev dug out the case. We took the washing over and put it in as a lot of it we will pack. 

I reorganised the toiletries holder, and the travel first aid kit. So quite a productive morning.

We fetched the washing off the line and I put most of it straight in the packing cubes to go in the case. 

Later on Kev watched football while Charlotte and I sat outside with Anne and Denise and Janet.

A pleasant enough night. 

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Thursday.

We ventured into Bridgeford earlyish ( 10 to 10 bus) and went for iced coffees in Caffe Nero. We sat in there as they were quiet inside everyone opting to bake outside. The air con was on in there and it was heavenly. I've decided if this is a precursor to the heat in Hell, I'll have to somehow get my atheist butt into religion, as I will not cope. Mind you, if I do go to Hell, Satan may be worried that I will take over. Right now being in a less warm purgatory might be a good option. And don't assume that an atheist wouldn't know about Heaven, Hell and Purgatory, One, I was made to go to Sunday school, in hospital, and I had a bit of a teenage fling with Church when I foolishly believed it could heal me. I just wanted to be a regular kid. Then I realised I actually didn't  believe anything and while I loved gothic buildings and crosses I fit in somewhere entirely darker. 

Sitting reading in a churchyard with the dead was far more peaceful than dealing with the living who could be both cruel and duplicitous. 

When I started work, I would leave the shop and go to the memorial grounds near the market place to eat lunch. If the weather was foul I would have to suffer the canteen. I learned that taking a book and sitting on the comfy seats at the back of the canteen, was preferable to having to listen to inane chatter or, sitting at tables where you were not welcome ( or the topic of conversation when you left). Perhaps that was purgatory, who knows. I now think it's somewhat like the waiting room in Beetlejuice...

After coffee we went to the Co-op to find shorts for Kev for next week, which he did find, thankfully. 

Then onto M&S for salad and tofu for us both for us.  A quick pop into Iceland to get bottles of brewed cold coffee and we came home.

I rang Sheerings, and found out what time we are being picked up on Monday. We are doing the door to door pick up. So they send a car to take us to the pick up point at Mount Street. It saves us having to rely on the bus to get us there in plenty of time. 

This evening Kev watched the football while Charlotte and I sat outside. Denise and Janet joined us and we had a good natter about all sorts. It made for a pleasant night.

It was so hot overnight that Kev and I got up around two am to sit up and cool down with drinks and an ice lolly. 

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Wednesday 

Another blazing hot day 34°. 

Again we opted to stay in. Another day in 2026 paradise, hogging fans, drinking water like we have a tanker outside. Believe me, you really can't drink the water from the taps, it tastes disgusting. We don't even give it Willow, she has bottled like us. We even tried a brita water jug, awful. 

Thankfully Ian brings us a six pack of still and a four pack of sparkling every week, along with 6 bottles of sugar free pop. And even then we can run out. 

We didn't even sit out later as it was still hot and didn't cool down even by 10pm. 

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Tuesday. 

Because it was hot, I decided to stay home. I felt it the best option. Actually it was really nice to just have a chill out day. Fans full on, plenty of drinks and I eat fairly light. I helped Kev shuck the broad beans for freezing that Rona had given us. Kev did the beetroot down too and jarred it. We used the new potatoes up at lunchtime, with bacon, and some of those fresh broad beans. 

I started a new book, the bookshop below. It's sort of a mystery within magical parameters so quite different from what I have been reading. Much better than that one I gave up on. This one is beautifully written, it paints the scenes just enough for your imagination to fill in the blanks, which is what I like. I already like the lead character Cassandra. I don't know if it a series I haven't delved that far yet. 

Kev watched some football after Bake Off the Professionals, and Grand Designs. I sat with Willow and read, at the same time as planning what to pack for our holiday next week. Just a five day trip this time to Western Super Mare, Bath and Bristol. It'll be our first trip with Sheerings, dipping our toe in before booking more. I want to see if the extra money we've paid is worth it. I'm hoping for better comfort on the coaches, air con and a better standard of hotel. We shall see. 

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Monday.

Another really hot day, I dug out one of the dresses I took to Florida with shorts underneath. I had a lense appointment at 10.30, so we got the bus down and went straight there. Those sorted and ordered, we went to Black Sheep Coffee to get our regular fix. Then we went to M&S for lunch. I ordered sandwiches and only managed one, bought the other home. I didn't feel great maybe it was the heat, I'm not sure. 

We got back and all of us were drowsy. So we spent the afternoon nodding off to sleep. I had some Lucosade as I felt nauseous and that helps, it did, so it could be my sugar was low. I only had the other sandwich for tea, and didn't feel like having anything else. We had an early night. 

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Sunday.

We set off from home on the 1.50pm bus, and had a coffee in Black Sheep before going for the 58 to Arnold.

We went to meet Tracy Milano and some of the girls for a bit of a get together at The Vale in Arnold, it was great to see everyone. More people came than I had imagined would come. Lovely to see Janet, Margaret,  Linda, Heather, Amanda, Abigail, Diane, Karen and Kev's  bakery colleagues. 

There was a lovely buffet.

We were bought home after by Tracy. 

It was a lovely afternoon and evening. 

Tracy bought us home and we chilled out. Kev stayed up to watch the football, I went to bed. 

He woke me to say England had won, just, by the sounds of it. 

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Friday.

Hair day, I was so ready to get this chopped. I got there for 12.30, and by 2 15pm I was done. Amanda as always makes a perfect job of it. 

Kev met me, and we went to Streza for something to eat. 

It was good food, if a little naughty. But, I don't allow myself a day off very often, and I balanced it with a good Dinner. 

The only drawback was Malcolm was down there with his cronies, it is always awkward when he is around. I've never liked him, one he is full of shit, the only time he isn't lying is when his mouth shut. Two, he and his wife were bloody awful to us when we first moved here. He spoke to me like a piece of shit beneath his shoe. He had a bee in his bonnet about how I wasn't old enough to have moved here. But it had nothing to do with age, it was my disability that got us a bungalow here. Plus I was older than he thought. You had to be over 50, and I was 52. He told people I was only mid 40s. What he couldn't find out, and he and his wife tried, but got nothing from me, which again made him tell stories about us. So me being me ( I can hold a grudge for years, my spirit animal is a crow!) He rubs me up the wrong way just by breathing. So we eat up and left fairly quickly. 

We walked home. 

Later we sat outside, trying the new table out. We are sitting outside a lot more now. It's not as bad as it used to be. Yes Malcolm comes out, but doesn't come near me, he only speaks to Kev, because Kev listens to his bullshit, and is more tactful than me. 

So, I feel more like sitting out there now. 

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Thursday.

We had to wait in to start with Kev was getting a delivery, it was the outdoor table. 

So we had a slow start to the morning. Eventually heading to Bridgeford later on to grab sandwiches and had an impromptu picnic in the Park. We sat round the circle that used to contain the metal crown. It was still warm, but windy. 

We got all we needed and came home. 

I had notice from HRMC to say I had paid too much tax. So I had to set up an online account and prove my identity. That done I could request my tax back. 

Charlotte nipped round after work to sort out my contact lenses as I've had some real problems with these new ones. 

Appointment booked and plans updated. 

She went home and came back later to watch Traitors. 

I had a delivery too today, a canvas messenger bag. So I was able to pack away some of my smaller bags for a while. Very pleased with it.

Tonight was one of those nights when I noticed the nights starting to draw in. However, the lights we have set up in the window looked cosy and inviting. Faux flame tealight covers,  porcelain dolls heads, pillar candles and curtain lights make it almost magical. Thankfully all the tealights are rechargeable and have timers, So much easier than having to manually turn them on/off plus it saves a fortune in batteries. Safer too, having flameless ones.

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Tuesday. 

I didn't have a great night despite it being cooler. I woke with stomach ache around 4, got up and took an alka seltzer. I sat reading while it took effect and then went back to bed. Not really sleeping as such, just resting. Eventually get up at 10 to 8, to shower. 

We both got ready to head into the city to meet Sue and Pete for lunch at O'Neil's. We had a lovely catch up with Sue and Pete, sharing the events of coping with the recent heat. For both us and them. 

We left them and went to the bus stop and lo and behold Charlotte was there. She'd managed to leave early as it was a slow day. 

I felt a bit nauseous when we got home, Kev went to the corner shop and got me some Lucosade to help. Which it did. I had a bit of a nap, and woke up feeling much better. Apparently after checking, an upset tum, is par for the course when you have restarted an iron supplement. I'll give it a couple of days and see if it settles down. If it's still not right I'll contact the doctors. 

I made sure I've eaten light today.