under another sun

A rainy morning, which we spent tidying the house.  Beth came around for the day. I left her and Lorraine deep in conversation and took a long walk, walked west along the coast and then doubled back. Walking on the path just inside the little park of the Salts Recreation ground, just down the road from us, I noticed distinct sea litter on the path, whelk eggs and mermaid's purses. I then continued along to Seaford Head, and lurked in its golf coursed foothills and explored the streets on the Eastern rim of my new town. As I walked I was listening again to the audiobook of The Trees by Percival Everett, which I am enjoying. Just great to get out and stretch my legs a bit. Home and after a shower, sat with Lorraine and Betty chatting for some time, and prepping a Sunday roast with loads of veggies. Had a nice chat with Beth, as Lorraine needed a power down for a while. Heard about her pal Olivia who knows she is having a baby girl, who is going to be called Margo. Apparently Olivia ...

Mother's Day in the UK at least. The sun shining this morning, and all well. Lorraine and I got up to have coffee and a bite of breakfast. Maureen called, feeling unwell, and Lorraine called an ambulance. This arrived quickly and they did tests on her, and then took her back to hospital. Lorraine and I did a spot of gardening, and then Lorraine drove to Ashford. She arrived at the Hospital when the doctor was making their rounds. Luckily Maureen's was well enough to be released back into the wild. A stressful start to the day for everyone. Beth was due to call around this morning and spend some time with Lorraine, but they bumped that till next weekend.  Meanwhile I called Mum and had a pleasant chat with her. She sent me and Lorraine a note thanking us for the Mother's Day card. Felix has mange, and Mum has a treatment for him. There are foxes in her neighbourhood. He must have caught it from a fox. I aim to zoom up to see her and Mas next week. They were going to the Joll...