COOKING WITH FIRE

 SATURDAY - Cooler today with a very nice breeze blowing which is making it well chilled .Picked up a 200w heater fan from Screwfix I got a strange look from the sale assistant asking if I knew it was a heater fan I said I did jokingly I told him it was not hot enough it was 26 centigrade and rising I was even sweating when I made this comment simple fact turn the heater off and  it blows cold. Helen was in getting her nails done when the technician had the same fan and Helen said it was running really cold and the shop was way chilled hence why we bought one. 

Went to the tip got rid of a load of rubbish from Helens shed along with some garden waste and domestic waste.

Went to Fox Valley change my two pairs of shorts I bought them in XL instead of  L I.am a slim bastard not. Bought some meat to barbeque chicken . ribs , burgers sausages and of course chicken .

Went to Aldi bought some strawberries , choc ices for the hounds some Franks  hot sauce and more fresh fruit and cider  . Went home dusted of the barbeque grill and filled it with charcoal and firelighters and set fire to it using my blow torch .

FISH , ICE AND SHORTS

 WEDNESDAY - Working next week then a week off also got a week and two days in August hopefully the weather is still as hot as it has been this week .

THURSDAY - Washed the car again going to try and keep it 80% clean that's a very light dust and,  grimme , no heavy marks mud or bird poo it is nice when the sun is hot using a hosepipe it is easy to keep cool no guesses how .

B TIME

 THURSDAY - Washed polished vacuumed the car interior and exterior even under the hood and boot no matter how much time and effort that  I spend to detailing it it is  never going to like its just been driven out of the car showroom for the first time the hardest to clean being the alloy wheels and tyres and maybe the carpets in the foot wells , anyway it is looking shiny black which in my eyes is job done good .

FRIDAY - Went to Fox Valley bought a pair of swim shorts/Bermudas just in case the weather improves fingers crossed it will .

SATURDAY - Fitted the new rubber pull boot handle  you have to unscrew the old handle that is left in after it snapped pop the boot liner pull the old out put the new one in push the plastic boot panel back in place and screw the new handle in place a ten minute job .

SUNDAY - Helen went up Pule hill for the summer solstice with her friends and her cousin Sharon she had flowers in her hair and some facial transfer tattoos .

Late in the afternoon we went over to my daughters house for a Fathers day barbie it was a glorious sunny afternoon perfect for outdoor cooking and eating it was very nice to catch up and chill out best way to end the week thanks to Josh for being head cook and my daughter for doing all the prepping .

ON THE COAST

 SATURDY - Went to Helen's parents in Acaster fitted the water butt to one of the fall pipes had to go to B&Q get two new brackets for the fall pipe it is only holds a 100 litres of rain water not much all considered .It might have been better under the window less chance of it getting blown over on the corner is risky but that's were they wanted it .

SUNDAY - Took the dogs to Seaham we was meeting up with Martin , Katie  and Sharon .On the way stopped at McDonalds had double sausage McMuffin hash browns and a banana milk shake took out and  saved a sausage Patties for the dogs . Got to Seaham mid morning we   parked up where we did on our  last visit .Walked down to the beach the dogs didn't seem to mind the pebble beach parts are sand but more pebbles than sand at one point both dogs got their feet wet in the waves that were rolling in. After spending a good four hours there collecting more sea glass and Hag stones that's the pebbles with the hole that goes right through. 

From here with Sharon following in her car  we headed for Kettleness beach we was going to see a waterfall but we couldn't get down to the beach from were we where parked so we went to Scarborough we parked at the harbour it is  free parking after six and walked to the grand hotel all along the beach front .We went out on the veranda of the hotel and I took some pictures of Scarborough bay which thousands of other people must have took over the years .

From Scarborough we went to Sandsend to the Fish Cottage for fish and chips we sat on the picnic tables out side to eat them they were ok they had sold out of bread cakes but the curry sauce was good and the service ok the fish could have been bigger but after being out all day smelling and tasting the sea air they tasted fine .

The dogs were not eating we took food and their food bowls with us along with fresh water they were not wanting their food or even their treats they had water at every stop but food no .They were both extremely well behaved in the car they are silent they don't jump around although they are secured using their harness and seat belts with clip in straps that then go to the lead attachment loop on their harness .

The final destination was Rudston in Driffield to see a massive monolith the tallest prehistoric standing stone in the U.K is 16 metres tall with 8m's going in to the ground and 8m's above the ground to keep it securely upright and is roughly 4,000 years old and is located in the grave yard of All Saints Church in  East Yorkshire .

HOW NOW BROWN COW

 FRIDAY - Last day of my two weeks annual leave and it is still raining typical .My Daughter the seasoned traveller is now in Milan for a short three night break will come back Monday .

Going to Slaithwaite to HD Seven  to get our hair cut amazing the sun has put in an appearance for how long who knows hopefully all day and throughout the Weekend .We did get to sit on the patio for a couple of hours before the weather changed .Planted the two small Acer trees we bought a few days ago into the wooden half barrels.

Watched the new Guy Ritchie film "I n The Grey " 10/10 a real good action film does Guy ever make a bad film .

SATURDAY -Have a guess that's right it's raining  but that does not make going back to work easier I knew when I had two weeks off going back would be a nightmare well Monday is looming .

Went to Tong garden centre bought two bags of pea gravel and another bag of compost no Acers no plants going to a garden centre and leaving with no foliage does not happen never ever first time for everything . 

SUNDAY - Took the dogs out in between the rain starting and stopping decided to go to the Brown Cow at Ackworth around fifty minutes away we saw a review come up on Facebook and it looked decent so we decided to go for Lunch table was booked for three thirty .The food was very good no complaints reasonably priced atmosphere sound quite a few people eating be awhile but would eat there again one day .My Daughter took the train to Switzerland for  day out .

GLASS BEACH SEAHAM

 WEDNESDAY - Was up at half past six took the dogs out .We was setting off for Seaham on the Durham coastline 112 miles away taking us over two hours drive to get there we have never been before so neither of us know what to expect .We got there just after ten parking was great drove down the sea front to parking places the end of town parking was three quid for the whole day .

The Seaham beach area boasts a rich history of glass production dating back to 1853. This venture eventually merged into the Londonderry Bottle Works, which operated until 1921 and produced up to 20,000 hand-blown bottles every day. The bottles were exported via ship to London and Europe. Local resources such as sand and limestone were utilized, and rejected glass—often referred to as “end of day” glass—was carelessly discarded into the sea. This waste has contributed to the sea glass we treasure today.

We did find quite a few pieces mainly clear glass with the odd few green and one small red no blue or yellow we did find some pebbles for the garden the beach is quite long and there were quite a few people hunting for glass. In the afternoon we walked down the front of the beach into town and went to Bells fish and chip shop eating in the restaurant the food was fine not  the best on the coast but would give it a second try . 

Really enjoyed the hours spent at Seaham will be going back later in the year hopefully .

THURSDAY - Relentless rain for this week and next not very good for June hopefully it gets better asp 

Applied to refinance the Skoda H.P over the next three years hopefully fingers crossed all goes well otherwise I'm without a car which means getting to work will be impossible not on a bus route and cant carshare .

GOING BANANA'S

SUNDAY - Went to the Springs shopping outlet went to Next clothes shop I bought two pairs of jeans and two pairs of shorts one also in denim I have never had denim shorts before I doubt I will be wearing them next week .I also bought a short sleeved smart casual shirt. From there went to JD Sports and bought a pair of Croc sandals and Adidas sliders as well as two Adidas T-shirts retro style. Bought Helen two pairs of shorts and a pair of brown linen trousers .

Sunday evening we had been invited to her son's house Liam and his partner Mel  for a late dinner his house is in Driglington abought forty minutes away he lives in a three bed new build they bought it in 2024 and have been in it two years how time flies .   

 MONDAY - I have all week off work its my second week annual leave and the weather is not looking great I doubt we will either have a barbeque or a pizza feast its too cold, wet and grey .We went to our new farm shop we discovered a few weeks ago whilst out driving .We bought some plumb red tomatoes they are the best I bought a steak and ale pie £7.50 , a scotch egg £5.00 , half a dozen thick pork sausages £8.50 , four slices of smoked ham £12.50 nine bread cakes at forty-five pence each a tub of coleslaw , cheese onion sandwich filler and tuna sandwich filler each around the three quid mark.

TUESDAY - Nothing remarkable went to B&M in Barnsley Helen bought three banana plants and two Japanese Acers in the evening went to Morrisons bought a few groceries and two wooden half barrel planters . 

WHITBY ONCE MORE

 FRIDAY -Set of for Whitby we didn't leave until 12.30 and it is a two and a half hour drive filled the car up with petrol that's sixty quid gone in the first ten minutes of our journey .The sun was out the air con was on and we were in no rush finally made it to Whitby  just off the harbour paid a ten quid parking fee , before strolling around the shops .It was hot and sunny a glorious day .

If you are wanting fish and chips then there is only one restaurant in Whitby to go to and that's "The Magpie" we had to queue for fifteen minutes to get a table it is worth the wait we were second in the queue some people had booked and walked in ahead of everyone queuing which is fair play

The fish was spot on the batter crispy the fish whiter than white the curry sauce very decent and the Magners Irish cider could have been colder although I got it with ice I paid for a large haddock instead of the regular Helen got the regular and I couldn't see the difference I think it is a con the same happened at Murgatroyd's size was the same as Helen's regular fish think its a way to generate more money will stop going large .Bought a post card 40p .

After eating we drove over to Scarborough we use the Sea Life car park and went to the Old Scalby Mills pub .I had a cider in Whitby so I had a coffee Helen a tea we sat on the outside wooden benches watching the sea.

BETTER PIZZA

 THURSDAY - Went back to the garden centre returned a box of solar powered string lights we had more than enough with two boxes , I got a refund I also ended up buying a Japanese Acer tree for the front garden £129 no doubt it will survive long after I am gone I planted it in a big stone pot we bought a few weeks ago I planted it myself its called Groot .

Fired up the pizza oven on the way home from Uppermill called into Tesco and bought two pizza bases cheating I know but a lot less hassle making the dough from scratch does not seem to be ideal it is also messy .The pre made pizza bases is the way to go the enter and exit the oven a lot easier than wet dough and cook and taste as good if not better. I had pepperoni with mascarpone and mozzarella cheese  one pizza is enough. It was the best yet .

 FRIDAY - It is cooler today we are setting off to Whitby at around half past twelve hopefully eating at the Magpie café decided to but a post card of every place we visit scribble on what we did and safe it for future reference should have done this years ago a great way to reflect on things in the past , hope I remember . 

FRESH PRODUCE

WEDNESDAY - Cooked outside did the bacon and egg sandwiches on the camping stove we bought a while back .The temperature outside it was already  in the mid 25's  and rising way too warm for slaving over a indoor cooker. I am sure the bacon tasted tastier cooking it outside that's three different ways I have cooked outdoors in as many days if ever the gas electric got cut off we wouldn't starve the only draw back is the great British weather  yesterday afternoon after being red hot for the best part of the day before we lit the pizza oven it rained it was still sunny but now sunny and wet .

Being off work is nice doing nothing all day is nice too , drinking apple and mango cider with ice is extremely nice eating outdoors the best not leaving home very cost effective if there are planning another lock down I wont argue .

Went to the Albion farm shop bought various produce including both white and granary breadcakes  lamb chops for Helen I also bought some fudge and tomatoes topping for the pizza bases we bought a scotch egg to eat at the picnic tables outside on the way home stopped of at the Dobcross garden centre bought some solar powered string lights which we hung up all along the garden fence panels 32 metres not the worlds biggest garden but it is one of the nicest gardens on the block even if I say so myself .

NOT COOKING WITH GAS

 TUESDAY - Finally used the pizza oven made the pizza dough from scratch was a lot of prep like always  preparation is everything .You need to be ready with the pizza at the right time to cook it perfect it is an art form and like anything you learn from your mistakes but saying that it is not impossible to get a very tasty pizza on the first run .

Keep the fire box constantly burning it does not take long for the pellets to burn away the the temperature then drops pretty quick once there is no fuel it does not take long for a tinder box of pellets  to burn away so keep adding more pellets .Another tip make sure everything is to hand the blow torch , tongs , pellets and your toppings tomato and cheese and digital thermometer .Once the flames are peaking through the chimney throw in the pizza keep rotating the pie  and be careful not to burn it from uncooked to black in a blink of an eye obviously you don't want  no black crust .and be mindful flour get everywhere just live with it its not the end of the world having a thin film of flour dust everywhere where you are making pizza .it is stressful the pressure is on but it is fun and get it right which you will the end result is worth it .Leave the cleaning to the following day its outdoors anyway .

BARBIE NO2 2026

 SATURDAY - Ten hours in Huddersfield A&E not what we envisaged for the first day of my time off ,Got out just before ten Helen had a ecg , and cat scan plus bloods and other tests she was let home on the way home bought a pizza to cook in our regular oven ,The pizza oven was delivered along with a bag of pellets , blow torch and digital thermometer  my coffee Mokka pot also and 5 x xxl black fruit of the loom T-shirts .Will open the George Foreman Pizza oven tomorrow .

SUNDAY - At Helens parents doing some gardening it is another red hot day and little fun was had toiling away pulling weeds put we did it was that hot I even said yes to a can of cold Spanish lager.

MONDAY - Had a barbie the second one of 2026  we had sausages , burgers and butter and garlic chicken breast and skewers and jacket potatoes washed down with some mango cider .When the food is on the grill it never looks enough but the reality is there is also way too much '

PIZZA TIME

 SUNDAY - Went to Hampson's garden centre  bought some more flowers for the hanging baskets I got some rum and raisin fudge .We drove to Canon Hall somewhere we have not been for ages bought a stone planter a metal rustic poppy head and a few more plants cant have enough plants .Cooked a wagyu steak for tea with chunky chips and stemmed broccoli the steak was from Aldi was one of the best steaks I have had in a long time .

MONDAY - Took the cover off the patio furniture mid afternoon I had washed and cleaned the car and was sat in the sun just a few hours before leaving to go to work .On the way back home in the early hours of the morning it was raining .Helen had covered the furniture back over .I break up this Saturday for two week annual leave . 

FRIDAY - Ordered a George Foreman pizza oven , a slatted table a blow torch and a digital laser thermometer and some wood pellets just so we can cook a few pizzas in the garden hopefully weather permitting .Work is a total shit show so glad i am off for the next sixteen days .This afternoon was the hottest weather we have had this year in the sun was out in all its glory .

THE BEST

 SATURDAY - Thinking of buying a mod out iPod classic I have a 160gb classic already but what it cost to mod it its as cheap getting one already done costing around  £199 .I want one with a see through clear case black scroll wheel and aluminium back case , will also get a leather case and some decent wired iem's. 

Went to the old St Mary's chapel near Towton a big battle of the roses occurred in 1461  it lasted for ten hours 50000 men showed up and  between 3000 to 4000 lost their lives , and  the near by stream rang red with blood .The Church was already there some of the soldiers took refuge there the night before the battle commenced .Hopefully all saw the following day .

From there we went to Woodbank garden centre which took ages to get there was ok .We finished off buy going to Murgatroyd's at Yeadon  for fish and chips it has been years since we was there last .I am not giving them a bad review as it was all ok but being honest we both agreed we both think that that Wetherby Whaler are better based on the batter ,chips and for me the curry sauce 9.25/10 saying that Murgatroyd's are still a good 8.75/10 the only fish shop I rate higher is the Magpie at Whitby we will be going there week after next hopefully weather permitting .I break up next Friday for 16 days they will be no work .

  

IT LIVES

 THURSDAY - Planted the fern £199 quid's worth of plant in the ground growing in the garden  hopefully it lives long and grows stronger year after year . Went to pick the duvet up from the cleaners all washed and dry and looking good as new .Drove down to Hampson's garden centre Helen spent £160 on plants and meatal hanging basket plus liner .I bought four pork pirs some salted caramel fudge and a slice of cherry pie .That's tea sorted tonight .On the way back home we stopped at the local garden centre Totties Helen bought a metal sunflower plaque and I bought to resin head planters for the back garden  £60 for both . 

FRIDAY - Went to Home Bragins we bought some xxl wash gel and fabric conditioner and a load of different bird foods got the dogs some treats and the cat a giant bag of dreamies . 

Took Helen for her nail appointment I went to the farm shop and bought a freshly cooked beef brisket sandwich which I shared with the dogs ,Picked Helen up went to Aldi .Put the sunflower ornament on the gardens back fence looks o,k , 

MONEY GOES

 Sunday – Helen put all her items away it was half past four the weekender event was finished.

We went to the Sovereign Inn for another Sunday dinner Helen had the turkey I had the trio as I always do, we had a side of pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese with drinks the bill was over sixty pounds. We went home and chilled the rest of the evening.

MONDAY – Went to Gordon Rigg Garden centre it’s just over an hour’s drive every time we go the sat nav takes us a different route, Helen was keen to buy an Australian fern tree this is going to be  the most expensive thing growing  in the garden at £199 hopefully it survives the British winter's we get at Hade Edge ,  she also bought trays of flowers for the three hanging baskets in the rear garden along with three liners also for the hanging baskets an expensive morning shop. I had to lay the fern down in the boot with the rear seats down it just went in.

TUESDAY – Monki pooed on our bed to make it worse she had the runs this happened when I was at work she sits on my clothes at the side of the bed whilst I am gone I scolded her first time ever nothing too harsh she knew I was annoyed I raised my voice it startled her I think   it was more upsetting for me .The bedding came off and  went into our washing machine we bagged the 13.5 tog duvet in an Ikea bag for washing to a local laundry establishment at a cost of £34 we can’t pick it up until Thursday afternoon. both dogs went to the groomers £90 , we went to Dunhlem bought a 10.5 tog king size duvet at a cost of  £75we decided on a  lesser tog rating for the summer months but to be honest its nowhere near summer at the moment .

Went to McDonalds for double sausage egg muffins with egg and cheese, hash browns a fresh orange for Helen and a caramel frappe for me £18 today is getting as expensive as yesterday.

A VERY SPIRITUAL WEEKEND

 SATURDAY - Helen was at the Masonic Hall in Huddersfield she had a table and was  doing readings form the morning to late afternoon it was her first ever event she was a little  nervous to start with but her nerves didn't last long I helped her set up her table and put her banners in place . There must have been over forty different vendors and half a dozen Psychic and Tarot readers .Everyone had good vibes and a few of us  finished the day all getting fish and chips eating them in the bar area before all  attending a performance of  two spiritualist mediums that were doing a psychic stand up  Adrian Clarke and Vicky Newton I had only three hours sleep I was nodding off I was too relaxed sorry guy's .

SUNDAY - Back ay the Masonic Hall for another fun day we did not have to get there early as we did have to do ant setting up .I went home midday to check on the dogs and get some shopping in .

Bought a book by Liam Browne "Dealer to Healer" he has been on Dragons Den getting three of the dragons to invest in his cacao business , he signed the book for me a truly great man .  

NOTHING GOING ON

 SATURDAY - Gave the sheds another coat of black and did the void space in between  them both with a 4" paint roller .

In the afternoon we went to Gordon Rigg garden centre in Todmorden we go roughly two , three times a year .We went via Saddleworth and Dobcross it is a bit longer but way more scenic .Passed a farm shop I had never seen before Albion farm shop will have to go for breakfast there when I am off in a few weeks .

 We got to the garden centre just after three the burger van was just shutting shop no burgers today .We ended up buying three terracotta plant pots at £24.99 each  , a painted pot and various plants total spend £198 on the way out there was an  ice cream van got Helen a chocolate ice cream  99 with two flakes I got an Almond Magnum.

SUNDAY - The dogs didn't get their morning walk it was way too wet and windy .Went to the garden centre bought 3 x compost and one of bark .The bark is to cover over the wires for the lights and pump wires for the water feature.

Went to the Red Kite for Sunday dinner I had the trio of meat Helen had the turkey we order more Yorkshire puddings , pig in blankets and cauliflower cheese we couldn't eat it all .The cauliflower cheese and the parsnips were under cooked and roasted .

MONDAY - THURSDAY - Nothing happening the weather is totally rubbish cold and grey not much sun I went out and bought a new hoddie in black to keep warm it was reduced to £27 .Took Helen for her eye lashes doing other than that its been work sleep eat repeat hopefully the weather will get better towards the end of the week want another barbie .

RUNNING WELL

 MONDAY - The four tier stone/slate effect water feature was delivered mid afternoon we unpacked it loads of polystyrene and got it set up and working there is two plugs one for the water pump and one for the lights .I ordered a water proof box to hose an extension lead its a collapsible one .Also ordered a orbital sander the sheds need sanding downing and re doing the paint work .We have temporality plugged the water feature into an extension reel and placed it inside the shed to keep it from getting wet should it rain .I also ordered a fish net to get any debris and leave out of the water should need arise .

THURSDAY - The painting of the sheds are nearly done will give them another coat but for the moment we are chilling out the water feature has been properly wire din and is now all water proof the covers are off the patio furniture and we are sat out in the sun  eating salmon sandwiches' and drinking coffee .I am on my laptop writing this the only draw back is I have to go to work at 16.30 never mind its nearly the weekend .

FRIDAY - Went to the yet again  tip , if it's not the tip it is either  a garden centre ,or  a D.i.y store I had  a load of polystyrene and cardboard plus a few bags of garden waste and some domestic waste. I had the afternoon sat in the sun first time for ages chilling in the sun .The water feature is quite loud a constant sound of running water we have not had to add anymore water so it is holding well .

SHEDS AND MAGNERS

 SUNDAY - Sprayed the two sheds black they look ok better than previous colours any touching up I will do tomorrow .

Went to visit Helens parents took them to Dobbie's garden centre way dearer than anywhere we go so we decided to take them to B&Q a couple of miles away the still spent £130 .

After we went to Wetherby Whaler I had extra large haddock chines curry and a bottle of Magners Irish cider.

Got home made a coffee and  watered the gardens front and back now its getting hotter the plants shrubs and bushes need their soaking .
 

GARDEN NEARLY SORTED

 SATURDAY - Have been busy nearly all of the week bought a paint gun Monday so I can blast the fence panels and anything else that needs blasting it is the best £60 you can spend saves so much time and effort it still took the best part of two days to completely paint the fence giving it two coats .

Helen bought a black wrought iron wedding arch I dug out so I could concrete in the base plates using post fix sets in 15 minutes .Painted the garden sheds Helen now wants them painting black very Goth .

Bought a smaller parasol of Amazon its two metres wide and operates on a winch it also tilts all we need now is a better water feature and maybe some more lights I was also thinking about a table top barbeque .

 

SUNDAY GONE

 SUNDAY - Yesterday I bought a 3m cantilever garden parasol assembled it way to big had to repackage it  to go get a refund from the store that  I bought it from , I got my £79.99 refund paid back to my bank via my debit card .

Went to Wentworth garden centre to the Bothy we both had beer battered fish and chips with curry sauce which is one of the nicest curry sauces out there 

THEN IT RAINED

 TUESDAY - Part of the patio furniture came today another package will be sent in the next 48 hours why it does not come as a full unit not sure hopefully it is not a fcuk up .

The window shutter for the kitchen window is also been sent it is getting fitted this Friday it is nice to know it got her safely seeing it is come from a far .

WEDNESDAY - The second part of the patio furniture arrived a lot bigger and heavier box  looks sturdier enough and easier enough to assemble all I need is a sunny day which might be the hardest bit of the build .

THURSDAY - Repainted the pergola with black stain it wasn't too bad will give it another coat tomorrow.

FRIDAY - Went to the tip the kitchen shutter got fitted it didn't take too long  .I went to the tip by the time I got back he was finished again its amazing what difference it makes  .Gave the pergola  another coat then pressure washed the patio hopefully will get the patio corner sofa assembled tomorrow depending on the weather hopefully its sunny and hot .

SATURDAY - Assembled the corner patio sofa unit and table it went together ok the labelled two of the back pieces wrong E&F , F was marked E and E was marked F once I realised ( It was manufactured in China ) all continue fairly easy one bolt was crossed threaded put in the end it all came together I didnt put the cushions on it started raining this is the U.K after all .

MORE SEATING NEEDED

 THURSDAY - Took around thirty bags of garden waste to the tip .Went and bought two wooden half barrel planters not proper barrels the modern factory made ones they still cost £25 pounds and should last a few years .we also bought two plastic containers and a terracotta pot .

FRIDAY - Helen got quite a few plants and bushes planted we also put down 15 x 50 litre bags of new bark down stop those pesky weeds coming through hopefully .

SATURDAY - Went to the garden centre at Shelley bought a rope trellis and some more plants Helen bought a couple of Acer's .In the Evening took her to Castle Hill she had five readings to do .I picked her up when she finished .

SUNDAY -We have add various garden furniture over the years wooden built heavy duty table and chairs to wrought iron table and chairs at the tiem of writing this we have nothing so today thanks to Amazon I  ordered a five seat ratteen sofa and table for the garden it comes next Thursday I will have to assemble it hopefully the weather is better than what it has been .

 

COMFY SEATS

 THURSDAY - Pick up reading glasses after all the years I have lived be a big change wearing specs .I also have some sunglasses to pick up which are also for reading .Driving home last night on the motorway M1 signs flashing no HGV fuel at Rotherham service station this is the first indication that fuel will run out if the situation regarding the war is not resolved .I do around a of fifty miles a day going too and forth to work and back my tank holds enough fuel to do 420 miles completing eight round trips with some left in the tank at what point do I say it is not possible to go to work I need fuel to get me to the local shops and to get me to a petrol station once there is fuel to get I need at least enough for 250 miles it could be days or weeks before fuel gets through .If I cant work all my payments for the car , non essential bills will stop cant work is not my fault reposes the car there's no petrol anyway .

FRIDAY - No work had to take Helen to Huddersfield A&E some new tablets she was prescribed had an adverse reaction we spent eight hours there so work was a no , no .

SATURDAY - The reclining chair we ordered in January  to match the corner sofa was finally delivered  just before midday  , took the old chair which Monki sits on  to the tip along with some household waste .She now has a new chair as of yet she as not been on it 

Went to Ikea bought four new dining chairs and covers £340 , we also bought a new unit for the kitchen that was half price 

MIND, BODY, AND SOUL , AKA FISH&CHIPS

THURSDAY - Went to Specsavers had eye test and I need reading glasses my distance is fine but to able read books with smaller print glasses are needed I have ordered three pairs one are sunglasses which I think look cool pair one get one free buy a third pair get 50% off paying £200 and I get them a week today .At work I was called to reception two police officers were there to arrest a night worker they lead him away in handcuffs through the main doors a bit out of order innocent until proven guilty the Police don't always  arrest just the guilty .He was released on bail after twenty four hours in a cell .

SATURDAY - Went to Helens parents in Acaster Malbis ended up going to another garden centre and spending another £60 on half a dozen plants'. Bought myself a 1TB external usb c  hard drive mainly to free up space on my windows laptop .

SUNDAY - Filled the tank up as we were going to York to a "Mind Body Soul" fayre at the Mercure Fairfield Manor Hotel it was o.k better than the previous ones I have been to .The hotel was quite grand I would stay there its a bit out of the centre but loads of parking on a dirt road at the side of the hotel .

Helen bought a dragons head and a willow witch figure .

From there we went to Scarborough it was very windy grey and cold with intermittent rain  .On the way back home we went to the fish restaurant "Thompsons" the food was not the best but not the worst the portions were big loads of chips it was just a bit bland .Just before home I filled the car up took £26 now  £1.49 a litre