No beach trip today, but after the dog walk, it was a breakfast of bread, cheese and fruit (and yoghurt for some). After this, we went for a drive and returned to the Valley of Rocks. My daughter and I went for a short dog walk, nothing compared to what we did two years ago.
After this, it was lunch then a train ride which I loved and the others liked. Actually, I think that Leia liked it as well. My daughter, Leia and I went in 3rd class while my wife and son travelled 1st class, dogs not being allowed in the posh carriages.
We have rested through the rest of the heatwave today and have just finished playing the Horrible Histories board game where I came last finishing behind someone who was not able to answer a multiple choice question on the death of Julius Caesar!
Again a relaxing day, again at Woolacombe. We did leave at lunch so that my son could watch Never Have I Ever. We are not sure what we are to do tomorrow though.
That was an enjoyable sunny day. We went to Woolacombe Beach, early due to the expected heat today and relaxed. I took Leia for her usual walk in the morning and afterwards we set off to the beach. There were few people there when we arrived, but that changed as the day went on. Part of the beach is set aside as a dog free zone and there is a stream that separates it from where we were. Leia who had not eaten this morning or opened her bowels on her walk made use of the giant kitty litter tray. Other dogs did the same, the best example was one which did a poo in the stream and watching the owner frantically finding the poo bags while children played in the water downstream is going to be a lasting memory.
Anyway, after the long walk my daughter took her for on the beach, Leia is shattered. She was quiet while we ate at The Boathouse in Instow. I enjoyed eating there, but my wife did not and my son felt it was not worth the money.
We relaxed today. After the morning walk with our dog, my wife and I went on a shopping trip before returning with food, this being a lot of cheese and other things. We ate with the children, my favourite cheese being Stinking Bishop, which I have not had in a long while.
Other than this, we rested, having fun at the pool and just recharging batteries. With the heat, staying put was sensible, especially so considering that Leia has not been at full health herself. She did get to watch my daughter and I in the pool but got upset at times thinking that we were fighting or drowning on occasion.
The film that we all watched was Wild Target. My daughter and wife remembered watching this before, but I cannot remember it, though some parts appeared familiar. I have no idea if this comedy was true to the original, and while I understand that critics did not like it, I did. Yes it did have a predictable plot, but it was the enjoyable set of characters which made this come to life. I am glad that I watched it and while I would not go out of my way to watch it again, if it was on the television, I would probably keep it on.
Today has been a relaxing day. A trip to eat out again, great food, huge portions though.
It was a stay at home day. My son and I used the hot tub while the family was playing a game. My daughter and I later played throw and catch with Leia and one of the other dogs who is living here for a week. We had tried to play earlier, but three dogs came over. One, Leila we played with later, the other, Leo, a golden retriever, while friendly to us, likes to assert his dominance, either by trying to hump Leia, which she does not like, or by play fighting, but he is a bit too rough for her. She did not mind them chasing her and later, when we were playing in a closed off orchard, did not mind playing with Leila either.
We were going to try the pool out, but one child did not like the look of something in it, saying it was dog poo and the other refused to go to it with just me. We may get a chance to try it out again tomorrow as the other guests here are to head to the beach. While my daughter is keen on this, with the incoming heatwave, I think being by the pool will be a better idea.
Later in the day, we returned to The Bell Inn, at Chittlehampton. Knowing that we were to go there, I did not eat lunch but still was too full with my main course to have pudding! As before, good food with huge portions. On our return home, it was another round of the game (my daughter was pleased as we won this time) and then we finished watching The Interview.
My daughter is a dirty rotten ice cream thief. But more on that later.
I woke late. Or rather I got out of bed late. Leia woke my wife and me early, but as I had been up late watching Man on Fire with my daughter she woke and looked after her while I slept.
Man on Fire is an awesome film. I watched it many years ago, twice in fact. Once an edited version on a plane, and then a few months later with friends. I had bought it on DVD but it is in a box at home, but I have watched it and the deleted scenes. It is an amazing film, one that still brings me to tears. It is the masterpiece that the character Creasy decides to create.
Anyway, after doing some shopping with my wife, we returned home. I hid some ice cream in the freezer to surprise my daughter with. We went to South Moulton to return to a shop that the others like while I took Leia for a walk. After this it was a trip to North Moulton for lunch. Lunch was okay, but nothing compared to the meal we had yesterday.
For dinner we had a takeaway, when there I bought some treats for my son, well for all of us, but it is my son who likes them the most. I had chosen badly, and instead ate some ice cream that had been hidden. That was when my wife told my daughter about the other hidden ice cream. It is Strawberry Shortcake flavour and is one of my favourites. I was to let me daughter know about it later, but when she heard it was in the freezer, she found it, and then to ensure that I would not eat it, licked the top of it!
Anyway, I am about to take Leia out for a nighttime walk so she does not wake us up in the morning again. Good night!
Today we watched Wedding Season. One of the children chose it. As a Rom-Com, it was okay, good even. The issue I have with them is that they are predictable fairytales. What I look for in them is how well they are out together and if there is anything new. With this being an Indian romance in the USA, it did offer something not often seen, at least by us. While not a masterpiece, I do recommend this for light watching on Netflix.
We retuned to the Pyne Arms again today. After today’s meal, we hope to return as we had a great time. My wife was not as keen on her main course, but the vote was that the Wagu beef burger was the best burger I have ever tasted. Each of us want to try something different when we return. It was an amazing day when we got there and the image was taken near the pub.
Last of all, Arsenal. I have finally got to watch the game. It was a match I was very nervous about considering the score last season. From the highlights, we were lucky to win and our defence will be tested against better teams, but it was good to get the three points. Hopefully our youthful team will pull through the challenges that they will face and finish in the top four…
