.....our usual sort of week end.
For the first time in weeks I didn't have to get up at the crack of dawn to head off somewhere. I am sure Paul appreciated the lay in! But with no plans in the Ivans diary, Paul had arranged for his friend to come over and help him fix our kitchen ceiling. Many of you will be aware of our roof situation over the summer and the indoor water feature we had in the kitchen. Whilst the roof has been sorted, and no more water has come through (phew!!) the ceiling has been a mess, with a huge crack looming ominously over us. I have prayed it wouldn't fall in on us, thankfully it didn't.
Paul approximated that the repairs would take an hour or so, so I decided it would be good to make myself scarce for a couple of hours. Probably a very wise move, so I headed off to explore the delights of Swadlincote (really!). By the time I'd been to the Pipeworks and had a wonder around Sainsburys, I was bored and ready to go home. I am so used to pottering about everywhere with Paul, that when he's not there its no fun. The trouble with Swadlincote is that I always run into people I would rather not see! Anyway, when I got home work was still very much in progress and an hour later, they were just about ready to start clearing up. All things considered, it wasn't too horrendous. Once Paul had finished clearing up, washed and changed we headed over to Bretby Garden Centre to have a look around their craft fair. We didn't buy anything, but always fun to have a look around. By this point, the wind was really picking up as another storm blew in. So we decided to head home. We spent a huge part of the afternoon taking all the plates, mugs etc out of the cupboards to wash them as dust and dirt had gotten everywhere. I know - unbelievable, Kathie Ivans washing up!! I am surprised Paul didn't take photo's!
On Sunday the weather seemed to have calmed down a bit, so we headed over to Lichfield. Now that parking is only £1 on Sunday, its worth heading over there! Besides they have a Flying tiger store - woo hoo!! That was pretty much our first stop where washi tape, stickers and craft scissors were purchased. How can you not love that store! Its nice to wander around the city, there's a good mix of shops and we took a walk up to the cathedral too. Despite lots of people milling about it retains an air or calm and tranquillity! I like to admire the architecture, statues etc. And usually there is some exhibition going on, this time it was about Elias Ashmore - was a celebrated English politician, astrologer and student of alchemy. Ashmole supported the royalist side during the English Civil War, and at the restoration of Charles II he was rewarded with several lucrative offices. He was born in Lichfield 400 years ago, the exhibition was a celebration of this.
We decided to have brunch at the Brewhouse, we have been there a few times before and always enjoyed the food. Sadly this time was a disaster! Paul ordered the veggie breakfast, which after a bit of a wait arrived. Alas my eggs benedict did not, the lady who brought the food out, said mine was on the way so Paul started eating before it went cold. A few minutes later the same lady cam back - empty handed....WHAT!!! Apparently due to technical difficulties they were unable to poach an egg for the benendict - seriously?? Have they not heard of a saucepan? Having been offered scrambled eggs and declined them, I 'settled' for a bacon roll. When this arrived my mood didn't improve, tiny pieces of cremated bacon in a role - not what I had in mind. That was returned with the comment 'this is beyond awful, just give me my money back, I'll eat elsewhere'. Money duly returned along side a plate of the thickest toast I've ever seen - the young girl that worked there was determined I wouldn't leave completely hungry. Not sure I'll be in a hurry to go back after this experience, which is a shame. The staff are lovely and they can produce delicious food. Ah well, these things are sent to try us! Hopefully next week end normal service resumed, with fun activities and no washing up!
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