Friday 20 April 2018

FRIDAY : THORPE - BRADGATE - LRI - THORPE

A nice relaxing breakfast with the owners of the B&B today (G&G).

Moo and AuntPear arrived to take us to Bradgate this morning.  It was another glorious day with temperatures touching 22* but it felt much hotter.  AuntPear drove us and we walked from the car park to the new memorial Garden where I decided I would like a memorial leaf, but only somewhere where no one else’s leaf was, then decided I didn’t want one when everyone decided they might join me.  Honestly, I still can’t get a bit of peace and quiet, even when I’m a leaf!!!!

The deer were out lazing in the sunshine.  There were also a lot of people about.  We walked the path and I climbed a small hill and we meandered along nicely, chatting and laughing.




We visited the memorial garden, played Pooh Sticks on PoohBidge (I think I won) and had a quick tea in the cafe.







Unfortunately I had to cut our walk short as I had a hospital visit to do but it was a good walk and I saw everything I wanted to see (it made me feel quite sad as I love it there and it is one of the places I often think about).














AuntPear drove us past the reservoir and I jumped out of the car to take photos even though the car behind was not happy we were slowing and stopping!  She dropped me at FossePark taking Moo back to Grandmas and Grandad then drove me to the hospital.


MrsElderflowrMeadow was looking much brighter and had just done a short walk to the window (aided). The dreaded tube had gone and she was drinking and nibbling a piece of dry toast.  I only had an hour but we made the most of it.  I have my whole body crossed that she can overcome this hurdle of not eating so she can get more strength and start moving about more.  She has done one week and has done so well.  Another two to go in Hospital and another three weeks of rest at home.  It was very tough and sad to say goodbye.

Grandad drove me home and showed me some more sights.  I tried to check in for my flight tomorrow but the stupid site said I had tried too many times (with the correct references I might say) and would have to try in 24 hours. Doh,  considering I will be on a plane in 24 hous BA, that might be too late!!!!!!  This annoyed me on top of feeling sad plus various emails from the Football Club which were frustrating too!!!!!!

I left Moo and Grandma preparing the ‘Cards Feast’ for later and met AuntyMiaow, UncleTuc, LittleT and Hen at the local Thorpe pub for a swift half.  AuntyMiaow walked me back.  It was very sad to say goodbye.  By the time I got back I was properly bawling and had to call Huffle.  He told me it was time to come home now.

Moo helped me pack my big case with all the chocolate and gifts I have been given or bought.  It weighed just under what it should thank goodness.  I have had to leave a few toiletries but I decided on chocolate over smellies!!

This evening AuntPear, UncleGrump, CousinE, CousinD, HB and GeorgiePorgie came round and we ate the feast and played cards.  It was a lot of fun and a very good night.



Saying goodbye to Moo, HB and AuntPear wasn’t easy either.    Oh dear, why is this so hard?


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