4 April Haircut Friday

Ian was up and out early this morning with his rucksack, getting a lift with Freddie to the train station. He was heading out for an early train to get to Portsmouth for the start of his CCF course. While he's away I'm going to hopefully catch up with my friends so it'll be a busy time until I next see him in Wales.

With our travelling around I always try to sort out a haircut every couple of months, or at least when we're back in Kent. This usually means that I have to take remedial action on my fringe when needs must, with a pair of nail scissors. I have gained some experience of chopping away at it over the last few years.😆

Poor Emily, my hairdresser, always has a laugh at my attempts as I think my cut looks straight but when she's having to sort it out it's all over the shop!

Anyway, a very enjoyable girl's morning having my hair put in order first and then Amy had a cut and blow-dry. All presentable for the next couple of months!

Today we had another warm day with temperatures supposedly higher than in Málaga. Another good day for getting washing dried outside. Certainly makes a difference to having to have the tumble drier in action and the washing smells different when it's line dried. Can't quite describe it but definitely a fresh, outdoor smell!

With our next week showing a continuation of the decent weather I'm looking forward to getting some walks completed. I already have a few walks planned with friends next week.

I forgot to take any photos out and about today so you've got a picture of my sewing 😀

3 April Glorious Day

Well I certainly enjoyed today's weather which has been several degrees higher than if we were still in Roses! Even with the slight breeze it was a comfortable temperature (although still not quite t-shirt weather). Just right for a walk along the river.

Today, however, Ian and I kept our feet dry as the tide was going out. Very different to Sunday's walk when we had to wade part of the way back.

The deckchairs were out on the grassy area by the Little Old Toll House, in between the locks at Allington. Just perfect to watch the activity at the lock side as we sipped on our coffees.

Later this afternoon, while Ian went off on CCF cadet duties at the school, I sat myself out in the garden to partake a bit of exterior book reading. Then it was off for a walk to get cheese for our dinner which we'd forgotten to get on yesterday's shop. You can't have pasta bake without cheese!!

Ian is all packed up and ready for the next few weeks. He's off on CCF camp until Easter so I'll be cracking on with curtain alterations and some dressmaking with Amy. Hopefully it's going to be a creative and productive fortnight.

2 April A Collection of Balls

After a morning in Maidstone with Amy, trying to source some wool and craft items, Ian and I headed out to meet up with friends for the remainder of the day.

Despite the clear skies and sunshine it was a tad chilly. But otherwise perfect geocache weather in the lovely village of Sutton Valence and the surrounding area.

Not an area I've been to before. It has evidence of a castle.

According to the information board they didn't seem to know much about it. Everything was possible or probable!!

We managed to find 3 out of our 5 geocaches. A mixture of micro ones as well as this big ones in a large box.

Our geocache route took us along the road beside the golf course. There must be a lot of rubbish golfers as we found over 30 golf balls in the hedgerows and ditches. Paul's golfer friend is going to be very pleased with our collection.

After our lovely afternoon of treasure hunting we headed back for a delicious Spanish themed dinner washed down with Tinto. Ole!