It's a beautifull day, after an early morning frost the day has developed into a glorious spring day. I walked out earlier and the sun was very warm and the sea was glistening, lots of people were out and about, like me, perhaps part timers with time to themselves, though a great deal of retired people as well. LOTS has a large population of over 60's and who can blame them for wanting to be by the sea on a day like today!
This morning I have spent time at home wading through the normal chores and then a couple of hours spent at the sailing club helping out Jane who is preparing a meal for Friday night supper. John was organising a fondue night, but has been stuck with a gastric flu bug and had to pull out, Jane as usual has taken on the responsibility at the drop of a hat. I offrred my help in capacity of assistant, I enjoy cooking, but certainly couldn't take on the mantle of preparing a meal for thirty. I like to feel in control in the kitchen and get flustered easily. Steve and I work as a good team whenever we entertain, I usually prepare ahead of time and Steve takes up the reins, he is a good cook, though he is very modest and would disagree. Were off to Bristol tomorrow morning, Steve is up to London tonight to meet with colleagues for a night out, he is unsure about going, the long journy home puts him off. I'm glad he has decided to go as I know that he really wants too!
Its now Saturday morning, Steve is still sleeping, but we have only got to get up and go when we are ready. I went back to the club last night and helped with the serving of the meal. I watched Jane as she cooked, she is such a competent cook, she was a little dissapoined that so few had turned up, but those who were there enjoyed the evening. I won a bottle of whisky in the raffle, pity I don't drink it, but I know a few people who do. Jane and I chatted as we worked together, she said that she was really glad that we had moved to Lee. I'm really glad too, we have made new friends here and life is good!
Well I think I shall make Steve some tea and we can get going off for our break away, mustn't forget to pack my cossie...