Saturday, 10 August 2013
Day 22. Another Exploration!
My idea of going to the pool is scuppered by the weather. What started out as not a bad day, seemed to be changing. It was now grey and quite windy. I decided to adventure to the supermarket on my own. It's only across the main highway. Clive gives me instructions on crossing the road - we both end up bursting with laughter! He genuinely said " well Di, you would tell your children the same thing". I was just helpless! He means well and is such a stickler for precision. Working in security, although his area is cyber security, he sees every possible area that is dangerous and a security breach is possible. I even have detailed instructions of how to go the the laundry room. - about 20 yds away. I must check inside before I close the door and always keep the door shut at all times- although it is so hot in there! I know he says America is a different ball-game from Rimpton! - He is so right!
I enjoy my trip, although as usual bought probably quite a lot to carry. I was so surprised two men asked to help me carry my bags - little did they know, they would have to carry them home for me! Everyone here drives everywhere. The first time we went to the pool, Clive asked if I wanted us to drive there. It's about 500yds away!
Spent the afternoon watching an episode of The History of Jazz. It's so interesting. This was part two, about Louis Armstrong. It's a great series. Clive has the DVD s, thought Tina & Dave might enjoy watching them. They love music and also history.
I am struggling to get these photos onto the blog. Clive says I should write the instructions down. I wish I could, every time I get one on, it's seems to be just luck! Couldn't tell him how I did it. He just laughs at me!! ( Dave will understand!)
Friday, 9 August 2013
Day 21. Thursday Night is Lobster Night!
The most beautiful day! Blue sky, sunshine and a lovely breeze!
Clive working today. I'm off to explore local stores just outside the complex. Then off to the pool.
Shops a little disappointing, so off to the pool.
I find my usual spot, and set off for my swim. Well, I have finished my swim and then start a little walk around and start to chat with one of ' The Golden Girls'. This lady is wearing her very smart straw sun hat, glamorous sun glasses, matching bright pink lipstick and nail polish. She actually is very attractive and a really nice lady. We have a good chat and she is very welcoming to me. She is called Sarah and lives in the apartment's opposite us. I read my book, get some ray's and go back for lunch.
Clive now calls me A Golden Girl. I think he is pleased I am making female friends. Also I am not getting bored while he is working. We listen to music in the afternoon and I take a nap. We are going for a Lobster Dinner tonight at The Quarter Deck, Mmm, so looking forward to it!
Off we go to the restaurant. We are a little later than we hoped, as Clive was at an important section of his work. We have to wait for about half an hour for a table. It is so nice there we didn't mind. They have sports on tv's and there is such a vibe there. It's a fun place to be. Lobster was great, as was the wine! We then decide to go to Jaxsons for an Ice Cream! We have one scoop of Black Cherry and one of Rum and Raisin. Delicious!! We sit outside the ice cream parlour and eat it. When you see the size of some of the ice creams, you wonder how people eat them. It was after 10.30pm when we left and there were still long lines waiting for both ice cream and the restaurant. I'm going to try Crunchy Peanut Butter flavour next time!
Lovely evening!
Clive working today. I'm off to explore local stores just outside the complex. Then off to the pool.
Shops a little disappointing, so off to the pool.
I find my usual spot, and set off for my swim. Well, I have finished my swim and then start a little walk around and start to chat with one of ' The Golden Girls'. This lady is wearing her very smart straw sun hat, glamorous sun glasses, matching bright pink lipstick and nail polish. She actually is very attractive and a really nice lady. We have a good chat and she is very welcoming to me. She is called Sarah and lives in the apartment's opposite us. I read my book, get some ray's and go back for lunch.
Clive now calls me A Golden Girl. I think he is pleased I am making female friends. Also I am not getting bored while he is working. We listen to music in the afternoon and I take a nap. We are going for a Lobster Dinner tonight at The Quarter Deck, Mmm, so looking forward to it!
Off we go to the restaurant. We are a little later than we hoped, as Clive was at an important section of his work. We have to wait for about half an hour for a table. It is so nice there we didn't mind. They have sports on tv's and there is such a vibe there. It's a fun place to be. Lobster was great, as was the wine! We then decide to go to Jaxsons for an Ice Cream! We have one scoop of Black Cherry and one of Rum and Raisin. Delicious!! We sit outside the ice cream parlour and eat it. When you see the size of some of the ice creams, you wonder how people eat them. It was after 10.30pm when we left and there were still long lines waiting for both ice cream and the restaurant. I'm going to try Crunchy Peanut Butter flavour next time!
Lovely evening!
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Day 20 Is everything bigger in USA?
Off to hospital again for another appointment for Clive! All test's so far are inconclusive. Doc's all seem to think all ok but Clive knows he is not completely better yet. The hospital took most of the morning. Then off to the lab for more blood tests.
Clive had been up working from about 4.30am, so he goes off for a nap. I think I will get my ironing done. - what do you think of my ironing board? I seem to be able to manage but it did make me laugh the first time I saw it! You see everything is not always bigger over the pond!
Went out for a walk this evening. This time I wore long trousers and a long sleeve shirt - mosquito defence required.
Movies tonight. We had half of one to watch from the night before. It was very good, we gave it 4 stars!
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Day 19 A day by the pool.
Clive is really trying to get back into work mode. I take myself off to the pool- it's so lovely there.
When I arrive there, I feel like I'm almost on a set for ' The Golden Girls '. Older ladies in the pool with their sun hats, sun glasses and jewellery on! They just seem to walk about and talk to each other. I reckon I must join in - I now have to go with the flow! So I set up my umberella, sun lounger and in the pool I go. It's so lovely there. Music playing and so clean and quiet. I have a great swim ( and a little walk about) want to fit in! I then go and read my own book. I then saw Denise, a lady that lives in our block. That was nice. We have a chat, she and her boyfriend have a Harley Davidson, so I tell her all about my friends Tina and Dave. She is a really nice lady, she's the lady that told us about The Quarter Deck Bar, on the Pier. We are probably going there for dinner tomorrow, as they have a Lobster Dinner night on a Tuesday and Thursday. It's only about £10.00 pounds for a whole Lobster and one side dish! Can't wait.
It was nice to have some time alone but I missed Clive's detailed conversation! He always tells a story well. I think he missed me. He did say he had got a lot of work done though. I think he feels more comfortable now knowing I can amuse myself. I think he sometimes forgets I've lived on my own!
When I arrive there, I feel like I'm almost on a set for ' The Golden Girls '. Older ladies in the pool with their sun hats, sun glasses and jewellery on! They just seem to walk about and talk to each other. I reckon I must join in - I now have to go with the flow! So I set up my umberella, sun lounger and in the pool I go. It's so lovely there. Music playing and so clean and quiet. I have a great swim ( and a little walk about) want to fit in! I then go and read my own book. I then saw Denise, a lady that lives in our block. That was nice. We have a chat, she and her boyfriend have a Harley Davidson, so I tell her all about my friends Tina and Dave. She is a really nice lady, she's the lady that told us about The Quarter Deck Bar, on the Pier. We are probably going there for dinner tomorrow, as they have a Lobster Dinner night on a Tuesday and Thursday. It's only about £10.00 pounds for a whole Lobster and one side dish! Can't wait.
It was nice to have some time alone but I missed Clive's detailed conversation! He always tells a story well. I think he missed me. He did say he had got a lot of work done though. I think he feels more comfortable now knowing I can amuse myself. I think he sometimes forgets I've lived on my own!
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