Day 4432 (18/02/2022)

Last day of the course and there was quite a storm over most of the country. Then a slow and careful drive home, where we had lost a few of the new fence panels.

Had a lovely seafood risotto for dinner.

Day 4431 (17/02/2022)

Another day on the course and then had dinner at the hotel.

Had the chicken strips, then the chicken curry.

And a chocolate brownie for afters.

All very tasty. 

Day 4430 (16/02/2022)

Another day of training and gave a presentation to students in the late afternoon, then went out for a meal and a drink with people I know from the University.

We went to the local Italian, which I always enjoy. 

Day 4429 (15/02/2022)

Second day getting up early, I hate it but its got to be done.

Anyway second day of the course, seems to be going OK.

Met up with an old friend for dinner and had some nice tapas.

Day 4428 (14/02/2022)

Its Valentines Day but my wife is 240 miles away at home and I'm in Preston all week.  

I was up early for work, with a nice breakfast and then walking to the room in the rain :-(

Then in the classroom for the first time in 2 years.

Then back to the hotel, where i did some work and had a meal.

 

Day 4426 & 4427 (12 & 13/02/2022)

In the morning we had a lovely breakfast at the hotel.

Then we had a walk around a very cold & windy Bridport.

Then we went off to Lyme Regis for a walk around and some coffee & cake.

Then home for dinner.

On Sunday I saw my Mum & Dad and then made a quick but tasty chicken dinner.

Then a very long drive up to Preston. I have made the journey loads of times before but because of Covid this was the longest drive for two years and felt like it.     

Day 4425 (11/02/2022)

I ended up working thru the night as a few cases came in the needed dealing with but I grabbed a few hours in bed in the morning.

In the evening we went off to Bridport for some time away for Valentines Day.

The hotel room and the food was very nice.

Day 4424 (10/02/2022)

Another busy day at work and in the gym.

Just about ready for next weeks course.

 

Day 4423 (09/02/2022)

Gym and work.

Just about ready for next weeks course.  

Day 4422 (08/02/2022)

It was an early start as I was meeting a friend from my days on the vans for a Costa as they passed thru.  

Day 4421 (07/02/2022)

Back to work and back to the gym.

Day 4419 & 4420 (05 & 06/02/2022)

It's the weekend with lots to do but time to relax.

In the evening I did a vodka rigatoni for dinner, with a nice caprice salad and a few other bits, plus a very nice glass or two of Worthing Gin

On Sunday I made a nice roast beef dinner, with multicoloured heritage carrots & a beef dripping gravy, very tasty.

Day 4418 (04/02/2022)

Another busy day in the office with a 2hr online presentation in the morning and meetings in the afternoon. 

I've been busy this week so have not really been to the gym but must go again next week but must get everything finished for Preston.  

Had some nice fish & chips in the evening. 

Day 4417 (03/02/2022)

Another busy day in the office.

 

Day 4416 (02/02/2022)

Another busy day in the office.

my wife did a nice curry in the evening. 

Day 4415 (01/02/2022)

Its February already.

Up and out fairly early as we had to drop my car off for a service and mot. It was really expensive but I do like the video they send you of the car on the ramp being checked. 

We stopped off for a slightly disappointing but cheap breakfast at Costa then  a busy day in the office.

In the evening we had an early Two For Tuesday as I was online afterwards.

Day 4414 (31/01/2022)

A busy day in the office and then off to Bristol in the afternoon to lay some flowers on Mary's grave on what would have been her 90th Birthday.