Friday.

We managed to lay in bed till 5.45 this morning I put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. When my first load of washing was done I put on a second load and we went to The butchers for some bacon. I also bought H and I a pork pie for our lunch. When we got back I hung out the second load of washing. We had a coffee and then I vacuumed throughout, dusted, washed the kitchen and toilet floors while H cleaned the bathroom. We had our pork pie which was delicious and our son arrived home. I made him a salad for his lunch and then did a bit of clearing up in the garden, the wind and rain have knocked a lot of my plants about a bit. I came in for a bath and washed my hair before making a pot of tea and then cooking dinner. Gammon steaks, homemade chips ( which were so yummy) and peas and sweet corn. Tomorrow we hope to go out on our bikes. We will be shopping in the morning as usual.

Thursday.,

The same routine as the rest of this week and off to work. First I had to pick 50 bunches of radishes then 40 bunches of spring onions, Andy joined me just before I finished the onions because he had to take them to be washed and delivered. I then had to pick 20 bunches of golden beetroot and 50 of normal beetroot. I then had my lunch and after that I picked another 70 bunches of spring onions, 70 more radishes and then Andy joined me again and we picked 11dozen bunches of carrots. They were nice to do because after all the rain they pulled out of the ground without me having to fork them up. We took everything down to the wash area, washed and packed everything and boxed it all up ready for delivery. I just had 20 minutes left so I went to the greenhouse and twisted the cucumber plants up their strings. It was a much better day than yesterday and not such a struggle to walk as yesterday. When I got home I had a cup of tea and a bath. My daughter rang for a chat, she makes me laugh. For dinner we had fish pie with some vegetables. No 2 son is coming home tomorrow for the weekend so that's something else to look forward to.

Wednesday.

When I went to bed last night it was raining and still doing it when I got up this morning. After breakfast I packed my lunch, did a load of washing, made the bed, dressed and got ready for work. It was truly awful! pouring with rain till gone 10 and drizzling all day, even as I drove home. Trying to do anything in the field was a nightmare, I t was so sticky. I worked with Andy all day and we did 51 bunches of beetroot, 38 bunches of carrots and 400 bunches of spring onions we also washed and packed them. We both spent ages with our feet stuck in the mud, it pulled one of my wellies twice. I feel worn out just trying to walk. I hope the land has firmed up a bit by tomorrow because I have to go again, it's ages since I have worked 4 days in a row!! We had pork slices for dinner with new potatoes,broad beans, carrots and a fried eggs.

Tuesday

I got up at 6, tea and toast for breakfast. I packed 2 sandwiches for a change, ( cheese and lettuce ) I made the bed, dressed, sorted my bag and went to work. We went planting straight away and finished the first trailer load at 11.20. We all went back to the yard and I carried on with taking the shoots out of the tomatoes while the men refilled the trailer and filled a few trays for lettuce seeds till lunch time. By the time we had finished lunch it had begun to rain, we went back to the planter and carried on. The thunder was crashing and banging overhead and the rain was coming down in torrents but still we kept planting and managed to get it all done. It was almost 3pm and the boss said we could spend the last hour weeding in the greenhouse but I was wet through and frozen so I asked if I could go home, he said yes and I will only lose an hours pay. H wasn't surprised to see me! He ran me a bath right away and a nice soak soon warmed me up. When I came back downstairs my cup of tea was waiting. After that I cooked dinner, smoked haddock, a huge jacket potato and baked beans. I have to work again tomorrow and it's supposed to be wet again. I know we really need the rain but it's not nice to work in.

Monday

I got up at 6, had a slice of toast and a cup of tea, I packed myself a salad and a sandwich with 2 bottles of water. I did a load of washing, made the bed, dressed and got ready to go to work. I had to to 50 bunches of radishes and 20 bunches of beetroot then I had to join Andy and Andrew on spring onions. We had to have 240 bunches of them and they take a while because we have to peel one skin off each onion. It's nice when you come to a patch of bigger onions because you can put less in a bunch which makes it faster. All this was done by 11.50 and I spent most of the rest of the day weeding. ( not my favourite job ). The last 20 minutes was spent nipping tomato side shoots out. I have to go again tomorrow. For dinner tonight we had a pork and apple burger, mushrooms, courgette, baked beans and eggs. It was nice.

Sunday?

I got up at 5.30 and H was already up and had made the tea. I had a slice of toast and marmalade and H went up to ride on his turbo trainer while I washed up things that we don't put in the dishwasher and tidied the kitchen. I then vacuum all downstairs and then dusted it all. At 10.20 we drove round to our daughters where we had a cup of tea and a yummy cake. We stayed for about an hour ( their little dog is so cute and funny) . When we got home we had a cheese and lettuce sandwich with radishes and a bottle of beer. I did nothing much all afternoon except read my book because as I may be working 4 days in a row I thought I would rest up!!! But I have just seen a local weather forecast and it looks as if might be really wet here on Tuesday which is the day we are supposed to be planting so I might not have to go after all. I had a shower and then cooked dinner. We had a sirloin steak, new potatoes, baby carrots and broad beans. It was nice.

Saturday.

I got up at 6.20,had my breakfast, put on a load of washing,dressed and we went shopping. I managed to get all the things into 3 bags but it cost me over £84!! When we got back I hung the washing out while H made us a coffee. I watered my outdoor pots and pulled a few weeds out of the garden. We decided to go out on our bikes, it was rather dull but pretty warm. We rode almost 23 miles but it was quite slow.H didn't want to do a fast ride because he didn't want to upset his knee before his long ride on the turbo trainer tomorrow. I left him once to try a ' segment ' and managed to get joint queen of the mountain , I will have to go again tomorrow and see if I can do it faster.we had a cheese and ham sandwich for lunch with a glass of wine. This afternoon I did a bit of clearing  up and cooked dinner. We had paella with chicken and prawns and some garlic bread. It was strawberries and cream for pudding. I rang my daughter and have arranged to pop round to see her tomorrow after she gets home from work.

Friday

 We got up at 6.30 , I put on a load of washing and H put on a loaf of bread. We both had tea and toast for breakfast and later a cup of coffee. I hung my washing out and H put the bins out. I did a bit of weeding and when the bread was done we went first to the chicken farm for eggs, then to the ' kitchenary ' so I could buy a new vegetable knife, mine has disappeared! I must have thrown it out with some peelings !!  While I was there I looked at 3 tier cake stands, they have a lovely choice for hire so that's one of my problems solved. After that I popped into the chemist to collect my prescription and then we went back home and we had ham and egg sandwiches for lunch with a coffee. This afternoon I sat in the garden till it was time for me to go in and wash my hair etc. For dinner tonight we had egg fried rice with fried onions and chicken it was tasty. I have had a nice lazy day for a change.

Thursday

We both got up at 5.30, it was too not to sleep. I put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I dressed, hung out the washing,packed a salad for lunch with my bottles of water and went to work. I had to pick 150 bunches of radishes first then 70 bunches of beetroot and 10 bunches of golden ones. Then I joined Andrew on spring onions and we had to have 130 of them. We had a massive thunder storm with some giant hail stones but not much rain. We went down for lunch and after that I took the shoots out of 2 rows of tomatoes before the boss called me to go and prick out lettuces into the field and also 2 trays of fennel. It was home time then and my boss said I could help myself to some broad beans which I did and his wife gave me a dozen of her bantam eggs. When I got home I had a cup of tea then a bath before I cooked dinner. Spaghetti bolognese, it was very tasty. I don't have to work again till Monday but I might have to work 4 days next week. H says he doesn't want to go out on his bike tomorrow so I will have a lazy day and just do a bit of housework.

Wednesday

As I was working today I was up at 5.30 had my breakfast packed a salad for lunch,filled 3 bottles with water, made the bed and went to work. FirstI was lucky enough to get a lift up to the leek bed where Andy and I began pulling up the plants and we were joined by a student who is doing a bit of summer work. After we had pulled them all up we picked 10 dozen bunches of carrots, all this took till coffee break, I then had to bunch spring onions till one o'clock when we all went to plant the leeks. 24 rows. After that we all pulled and bunched onions till home time. When I got home I found a picture on my iPad of my granddaughters hand showing her engagement ring 💍 . It's beautiful and I hope they will be very happy, James is a very nice man.
For dinner tonight we had duck legs in orange sauce, new potatoes, carrots and peas. I had a nice cold shower but I am still too hot. My daughter came off her bike yesterday and has a very swollen knee thank goodness she has done nothing worse.. I expect she will have several bruises come out in the next couple of days. I have to work again tomorrow.

Tuesday

we both got up at 5am, we were just too hot to sleep. I put on a load of washing and also a loaf of bread and we had our breakfast, (toast and marmite) I hung out the washing and we had a coffee. We both sat and watched a bit of news and then I made the bed and pulled a few weeds out of the garden. I emptied the dishwasher etc. did a bit of clearing up and then sat and read my book till my loaf was cooked and then we both got ready and went out on our bikes we did 22.6 miles and it was lovely, the temperature was much better this morning, perfect for a ride. When we came back I got the washing in and made egg sandwiches for lunch with a coffee , H poured us both of wine and we sat in the jgarden. When I came in I had a nice cool shower and now I am going to prepare dinner. We are having burgers, potato wedges, grilled stuffed tomatoes, mushrooms and eggs. Tomorrow I have to work again and I think I have to go on Thursday as well. We should be pulling up the leeks from the seed bed and planting them out in the field. We have planted our first lot and these are what we call our second earlies, we will then have 2 more varieties left to plant.
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Monday ( forgot yesterday

I can't believe I forgot to blog yesterday! I had such a good day too. I was up early so I watered my pots,hung the washing out, had my breakfast (toast) cleaned the kitchen, vacuumed all downstairs and dusted throughout. Our daughter,son in law and youngest granddaughter all came round at 9.30 to give her dad aFather's Day present and card and then th3y took me to the beach. It was lovely cooler than at home but not much. We had chips for lunch and later candy floss and ice cream. We went for a paddle and the wasn't too chilly. When I got home no1 son had been round to see his dad so he was happy. I then cooked dinner, pork mash beans and carrots with gravy and then trifle for pud. Today I was up at 5.30 did a load of washing,hung it out, packed a salad for my lunch, 3 bottles of water and went to work. I had to do 50 bunches of radishes, 24 bunches of carrots and then weeding for the rest of the day which was awful. It was so hot my hands are swollen my feet hurt and I am totally worn out. We had breaded cod with oven chips and peas for dinner and I am now flat on the bed which is where I shall stay till morning.

Saturday

 I am so happy, I have had another fabulous day, we were both up by 6 am, we had our breakfast, I stripped the bed and put it all into the washing machine and we went for our weekly shop. After we had unpacked and put everything away I hung the washing out while H made the coffee. Next he put on a loaf of bread while I watered my outdoor pots and then we got ready to go out on our bikes. I thought I had to go on my own but H changed his mind and decided to go with me, Bonus. We cycled to Heydon village where a mummified hand was on display in the Church. After I had been in to look at itwe went to the tea shop and had an iced coffee which was delicious. We then cycled home again (28.6 miles) . I got lunch, cheese and tomato roll with hula hoops and a large glass of white wine. Well I don't know if it was the strong wine or eating and drinking in the strong sun, but when I got up to come in I was really dizzy!! I was in by 3 pm it was so hot outside. I won't bother to go out again today. H is just running me a bath and when I am out I will cook dinner. Chicken lattice pie, new potatoes, carrots and broad beans. Tomorrow H is staying home but I am going to the beach with our daughter,son in law and no 2 granddaughter. I will have had 3 fabulous days in a row, I am so lucky. I have strawberries for pud tonight.

A grand day out.

We were both up just after 6, I put on a load of washing while H put on the kettle and made the tea. We had our breakfast, I hung the washing out and we did a bit of clearing up and then got ready to go out. It was pretty chilly here so we both took our wind proof jackets and at 11 we left to drive to Holt.  We parked at the railway station, bought 2 return tickets and sat in the sun till it was time for the train to leave. The train took us to Sheringham, we then found a nice fish and chip restaurant and had our lunch, cod and chips with a mug of tea, very nice. After that we walked down to the sea for a nice breath of sea air. I forgot to say that when we arrived at Holt it was really hot and sunny. We then wandered back along the high street stopping for some delicious cherries 🍒. I went in to a nice little wool shop which was like letting me loose like a kid in a sweet shop ( I love wool ). H bought us both an enormous ice cream and we sat in the sun till it was time to catch the train 🚂 back to Holt and home. We just had a sandwich and our cherries for tea because we were still full from lunch.

Thursday

I was up at 5.40, put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I packed my lunch, a corned beef sandwich and a salad,hung out the washing, made the bed and got ready to go to work. First I had to go with Andy to pick 50 bunches of radishes and then we had to pick 9 dozen bunches of carrots. When they were done I had to go back to the radishes and pick another 70 bunches.When they were done I finished my weeding and had my lunch. After lunch I went to the spring onion bed and picked 82 bunches, Andy joined me and when they were done we had to do another 78 bunches of carrots. We went down to the wash area when they were done but Andrew was there to help wash and pack everything so I went to the greenhouse to nip more side shoots out of the tomatoes. I only had 15 minutes before it was my hometime. My boss said he won't need me tomorrow so H and I are planning a ' grand day out ' . For dinner tonight we had pizza and salad, it was nice.

Wednesday

I went to bed last night with a splitting headache and woke up with it this morning! I had my breakfast an took a couple of paracetamol. We had a coffee, I did a load of washing and hung it out. I worked in the garden for half an hour and then went back in to do a bit of housework before it got too hot. H was having his Spanish lesson this morning so I changed into cycle gear so I could cycle with him. As my knee was sore aswell as my head I was only going to do a few miles but when I was cycling along in the fresh air my headache disappeared and the pain in my knee got better. So I carried on and rode 24.6 miles. Half of it was on the road but up hills and the rest was off road. I biked to meet H and we rode home together. We had a fried egg sandwich for lunch and for dinner we had roast present with new potatoes, asparagus, green beans and broccoli with gravy. Our daughter rang and asked me if I would like to go to the coast with them on Sunday, yes please. We spent an hour in the garden this afternoon topping up our tans.
I have to work again tomorrow.

Tuesday

I woke up at 6, had a slice of toast and a cup of tea, packed my lunch ( a corned beef sandwich and a salad) , made the bed , dressed and went to work. As soon as I arrived we loaded the trailer up with plants and went to where we were planting. We planted till just after 12 when we went back to the yard, loaded up the rest of the plants and had our lunch. When I had finished mine I nipped the shoots out of the tomato plants till it was time to go back to the other end of the field and finish the planting. We finished just before 3 so I had to weed for the last hour. The boss said he will see me again on Thursday. If it's possible, I am even more tired than yesterday!! H poured me a cup of tea and when I had finished it he ran me a bath. I cooked dinner, we had fried chicken with mushrooms and egg fried rice , it wa s very tasty. Last night I came upstairs to watch my soaps and within 5 minutes I was asleep. No 2 son rang around 8.30 and woke me up, I didn't have a clue what day it was where I was etc.!!

Monday

We both got up at 5.45, I put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I packed a corned beef sandwich and a salad for lunch with my bottle of water. I made the bed, hung out the washing and got ready to go to work. I only had to pick 25 bunches of radishes and then go on to the weeding again. So I was weeding from 8.30 to 2 pm when the planter came up the field and the tractor and trailer with a load of greens for us all to plant. It took till 3.30 so I had to go back to the weeding for the last half hour. When I got home I had a lovely cup of tea then a bath before I cooked dinner. Pork and apple burgers, sausages, eggs beans and chips. Tomorrow we are planting again.

Sunday

I got up at 6, H had been up since just after 5 because he was going out on his bike with our son in law and another bloke. He had made the tea and sliced off the bread for my toast etc. I put a loaf of bread and before H left he got my bike out for me so I could go for a ride later. He left soon after 7 and cleaned the kitchen and then did all the ironing. I made the bed and dusted the lounge and the sun came out so I dropped everything and sat in the garden, I was still there when H came back! He had ridden 54 miles!! I decided I couldn't be bothered to go out then so I made us both a fried egg sandwich and sat back in the garden. H joined me and poured us each a glass of wine. When he went up to shower I filled a few more things out of the garden. When I had had enough sun I cams inside and watched a triathlon which was good, 4 Brits were in the first 5. For dinner we had a steak and onion pie 2ith potato wedges, carrots and minted peas, it was very tasty. I have to work tomorrow.

Saturday

 I got up at 6.20, put on a load of washing, had my breakfast, dressed and we went shopping. We unpacked and put everything away and then had a cup of coffee. I hung out the washing and then H said he didn't want to ride on the track today because it had upset his knee a bit yesterday going over the bumps. But he said we could do a road ride! So he changed my knobbly tyres for the smooth ones the bike came with and we went for a ride. H went on his best bike, it was really windy and REALLY hard work!! Our average speed was 16.9 mph. It's a long while since I have been that fast. When we got back we had a corned beef sandwich and an instant coffee. H also had a slice of cake. He poured himself a glass of wine and later he finished the bottle. We sat in the garden all afternoon in the sun. When I came in I had a shower and then cooked dinner, we had paella and some cheese and garlic bread followed by strawberries and a slice of vanilla cheesecake. H rang our son in law and has arranged to go out with him tomorrow for a ride so he has been sorting his bike out and cleaning it etc. I might go for a short ride on my own or I may just sit in the garden.

Friday

I stayed in bed till almost 7 am and when I got up I put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. H put the bins out and when they had been emptied I got them in again and hung out the washing. We had a coffee and then we got ready to go out on our mountain bikes. We had a lovely ride, I really love going out on my bike. We only rode along slowly enjoying the scenery.when we got to the N D R where the track crosses it we had to ride across the hot tarmac because they were laying the top surface down. They have also put some sort of surface on the bridge that is the track going over the new road, it's going to be a steep climb and we are looking forward to using it. We had a cheese sandwich with radishes for lunch washed down with coffee. I went outside and tied up lots of my plants that had been knocked over by the gales in the week. We had a sudden shower so I came in and  poured H a glass of wine but I didn't have one because I am cutting out a few calories. For dinner tonight we had Cornish pasties, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and potato wedges.

Thursday

It was work today so I was up at 5.30, put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. I packed myself a corned beef sandwich, 2 tomatoes, a slice of cake and a bottle of water. I made the bed but I left the washing for H to hang out because it was a bit dull when I left. I had to do 76 bunches of radishes, Andy helped so they were done before 9 and once again I spent the rest of the day weeding. So now I have a stiff neck again and my left knee is really puffy. When I got home I had a bath and a cup of tea then I cooked dinner. We had a fish pie with peas and sweet corn. I don't have to go any more till Monday so I hope my knee is better by then, my leg is up on 2 pillows at the moment. My boss said next week will be a busy one so I might have to work more than 2 days.

Wednesday

I had another good nights sleep and was up just before 7 . We had our breakfast and then a coffee.  Today H was having his Spanish lesson and I was going to cycle with him and then carry on for a longer ride, but the wind was so strong and it was pretty dull so I said I didn't want to go and he decided to go to his lesson in the car. While he was out I finished filling my garden rubbish bin and then came in and made a boiled cake which has turned out nice. When H got home I made us a coffee and some cheese and biscuits with pickle for lunch. This afternoon I sat and read my book till it was time for my shower and then I cooked dinner, pork chops, baked beans, egg and chips. I have to go to work tomorrow so I hope it's not too wet.

Wet windy Tuesday

It's my day off and it's been horrible, gale force winds and torrential rain. I did my usual load of washing but I haven't got it dry yet if it's still wet outside tomorrow I will have to use the tumble drier. After my breakfast ( toast ) I made the bed and did all my ironing up to date. We popped to a local B&Q because H wanted a few bits and pieces and when we got home we had a corned beef sandwich for lunch with a coffee and a choc chip bun. H did a ride on his turbo and I started a new book, then I just sat and read all afternoon. We had a shower and then my boss rang to say it will be too wet for me to weed tomorrow so now I don't have to go till Thursday. For dinner tonight we had a chicken curry and pineapple for pudding. If it's dry tomorrow I hope to go out on my bike.

Monday

I struggled to sleep again last night and was up at 5.25. I put on a load of washing and had a slice of toast and tea for my breakfast. I packed a salad for my lunch, filled a bottle with water, hung out my washing, made the bed and went to work. I just had to pick 50 bunches of radishes, which were done before 9 and then I spent the rest of the day weeding. By the time I left off at 4 I could hardly stand up! I now have a headache which I think is caused by my being upside down all day. I was glad of my cup of tea when I got home. I had a bath and cooked dinner, yesterday's leftover beef and gravy with mashed potato,green beans, carrot and broccoli. It was really windy at work today and I am worn out. I have to go again on Wednesday.

Sunday

I didn't sleep well, I think it's because I slept so well the night before. I had toast for breakfast with a mug of tea. We also had a coffeeand H put the chairs out into the garden. I just sat out there till our son got up and then I went in. After he had finished his breakfast he and I got ready to go out on our mountain bikes. It was a bit chilly to begin with but it soon warmed up. We went to the small village of Heyden. It's the first time he has been and he was very impressed. We walked round the village green and then visited the church. It's beautiful, so old and when we looked in the visitors book there were names from all over the world. We then went to the cafe for coffee and cake before returning home. It was almost a 30 mile round trip. While we were out doing that H was on his turbo trainer but he had finished when we got back. I sorted lunch right away, H had a bacon butty while son and I had salad. We then all watched a filmH had recorded and it was the biggest load of rubbish I have ever seen. For dinner we had roast beef, roast potatoes, new ( boiled) potatoes, green beans, broccoli, carrots and gravy, the beef was delicious. We had fresh pineapple for pudding, the other 2 had a glass of wine but I am cutting out wine because I don't need all those extra calories! I had water!!☹️

Saturday

I am amazed to say I slept till 7.50 this morning . I went to bed at 10 pm which means I had almost 10 hours sleep!!! I am always thrilled if I manage to get 6 hours as a rule.H says it's because it was much cooler last night. I had my breakfast and as soon as I was dressed we popped to Reepham to get some bacon sausages and crabs. We went in the car because we wanted to get back before no 2 son arrived. I hung out my washing and did a bit of dusting when I heard our son arrive on his motorbike. After he had unpacked,had a coffee etc we all went round to our granddaughters because it is her 27th birthday. When we arrived we had a drink, a piece of birthday cake and nibbles. We hadn't been there long when our daughter turned up with her husband and other daughter so it was great, we got to see them all, they even had the dog. By the time we got back home it was time for lunch so I went straight to the kitchen and made H a bacon sandwich and son and me a salad. When son had finished his he went to the climbing centre for the afternoon while H and I sat in the garden in the sun. After he came back and had a shower we had a bar b q which was nice.

Friday

I was up at 5 ( too hot ) I put on a load of washing and had my breakfast. When we were ready we went for our weekly shop. We were home again by 8.30 and we had a coffee, I hung out the washing and we sat outside for an hour before getting stuck into some housework. H went upstairs to turbo so while he was out I washed the kitchen and toilet floors and vacuumed right through downstairs. When H was done I got fried egg sandwiches for lunch with an orange and soda to wash it down. At 1.30 we left home to go to the hairdressers calling in at the chicken farm for eggs on the way. When we got back home it was wine o'clock and then I cooked dinner. We had chicken in wine with roast potatoes and peas. We had lemon cheesecake for pudding. It was nice. We had not been home from the hairdressers long when it began to rain and then it really poured. I am pleased because we needed rain but no 2 son should be coming home tonight for the weekend and he said he was coming on his motorbike!!!

Thursday

It's been a busy day, up at 5.40 put on a load of washing and then had toast and tea for breakfast. I packed 2 lettuce and tomato sandwiches,a bottle of water, hung out the washing, dressed and went to work. I had to walk to the radishes first and pick 110 bunches, I had almost finished when Andy turned up so he helped with the last few bunches and then took me to the broad beans where we picked 3 boxes for a customer and then he went off to do some deliveries and left me with 10 boxes to fill for another customer. When he came back I still had 3 left to do so we filled them together. We had lunch and he went off to deliver more orders and I had to deshoot the tomatoes.. ( it was hot in the greenhouse) when I had finished I walked back to the lettuce bed and pricked out 3.5 trays of lettuce before it was time for me to go home ( around 1200 plants) when I got home H had made the tea and poured me a cup. Our daughter rang she had been to Cromer for the day, she said it was lovely there. For dinner tonight we had lasagna and mushrooms it was nice. I don't have to go to work again till Monday.