And my day wouldn't have been more interesting but for the painters, and the party in the park!
Roobarb you mention the mess inconsiderate people leave around after their meetings.... I was staggered how many groups of teenagers there were milling around in the park on Friday evening, none of them distancing and some quite rowdy. Police came to try and achieve dispersal, but they didn't take any notice. Two large groups of "girls" (perhaps 16 to 18 in age,) actually had a physical fight, which is not uncommon around Devon these days I was told by my granddaughter. Happily she is not allowed to roam around aimlessly.
Diary:
It had been rather a hot and sticky night so I wasn't up with the birds this morning and unusually H woke me though he was trying to be quiet.
We needed to get the grocery shopping out of the way and wanted to be early to avoid a queue, but still it was somewhat busier than I would have liked. Being a Friday I suppose it was bound to be busy. Shall revert to Thursday next week.
My new bank card which might work as "contactless" arrived yesterday, so I have activated it, and drew out some extra cash as my oldest granddaughter will turn 17 very shortly, and will be wanting financial aid with driving lessons! How time flies! Shall be feeling grateful to see that day, as it will also be the first anniversary of my heart attack, and a good reason for a double celebration.
Step-son phoned from overseas to offer birthday greetings and update us. It is always good to hear from our "boys" and to score all 4 in the space of 36 hours is a bonus.
The painters are nearing the end of the external works and have cleared up many of the issues, so hopefully the residents are feeling more satisfied.
A walk after lunch to the end of Goodrington beach and back, then stumbled into a resident's conference at the top of the cliff walk, discussing the condition of the works done so far. The bill will be over £12,000 so we want to be sure we are getting fair value for that, and it appears satisfaction levels are low. I suggested any complaints be addressed by email direct to the Agents.
Walked down to the pharmacy to pick up next month's meds while H was doing an on-line tutoring session. The queue was being dealt with very swiftly though no-one gained entry into the shop. I had a query, so I thought I would try to get attention in the surgery adjoining, however, despite the most efficient screening system I have seen anywhere so far, the doorway is blocked by a large notice board insisting that ALL queries and appointments must be made by phone.
At 4:30 a text arrived from number one son to meet them on the beach in one hour! Washed the cherries I bought, and sliced the bread to minimise handling, then walked down to the beach. Waited there for half an hour before texting to check which beach! They were in the park alongside the beach! Had a lovely chat, and BBQ picnic, including a homemade cake with a candle, and singing. Managed to avoid being marauded by seagulls. My son and the girls had their skateboards and had a few races around the park, and DiL tried her luck with her metal detector. I was encouraged by oldest granddaughter to have a go on her skateboard. I managed to travel a short way without falling off! They stayed till about 9:30, and then had to go with no hugging which felt SO wrong. Shortly after getting back into the flat the rain started, and I felt very fortunate it held off till then.
By midnight when I finshed the book I have been reading, (Philippa Gregory; The Kingmaker's Daughter,) the wind was howling and the rain very heavy.
